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32 Thoughts Ahead of NFL Week 9

Each Friday throughout the 2024 NFL season, we're performing a leaguewide check-in with quick-hit takes about all 32 squads based on news, fodder, trends and/or results.

On the brink of the trade deadline, the buzz has hit a crescendo.

Let's jump into what's dominating the national football conversation this week.

AFC East

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    Buffalo Bills: They've won every game they've absolutely been supposed to win, repositioning themselves as the team to beat in the AFC from my perspective. Again, though, none of it means much until they host the Chiefs in Week 11.