The NFL trade deadline is always exciting for fans and teams alike. This year’s deadline was no different, with several big names being traded.
This year’s trade deadline was historic since, in the NFL, there were ten changes on the last day, with a total of 15, which exceeded previous dates. In 2018, 5 changes were made in one day.
Miami reinforces both sides of the ball.
The playoffs inspired the Miami Dolphins to beat teams like the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens. Bradly Chubb seems to be the solution for Miami if they want to improve their defense.
Two days after taking him from the Denver Broncos, they did not hesitate to sign him until the 2027 season with a possible contract extension worth $100 million and potential incentives that could add up to $111.25 million.
So far this season, the Dolphins have conquered 15 key pieces even though they are outside the top 20 in the league. Jalen Phillips is the team leader and has only suffered three takedowns and nine hits. Although Chubb comes in with 5.5 sacks and great strength, there is a question mark regarding his injuries.
Miami could not leave its offense alone, and that is how they brought in Jeff Wilson Jr from the San Francisco 49ers to create a glorious reunion with Raheem Mostert and Mike McDaniel.
In the air, these players are the third-best offense, but on the ground, they are the 28th in the NFL, where we count an average of 88 yards per game.
McDaniel has his strength in the running game, but he knows that he now has excellent virtues in the air with the presence of Wilson and Mostert; since that is his strength, it cannot be denied that they looked for this type of game.
McCaffrey and all variants in San Francisco
Christian McCaffrey is one of the first changes that already have games with San Francisco, and if we talk about the last one, we can say that it was quite a show.
He ran, caught, and threw for TDs, something we haven’t seen in the NFL for five years. Regardless of who is in Quarterback, we know San Francisco must go for the running game. If we talk about Jimmy Garoppolo, we know he will be forced to unload more on the running backs because he does not have enough speed as a running back, as Trey Lance does.
Christian McCaffrey is enjoying his first year of the four that extended his contract for $64 million. The 49ers will owe him $36.8 million for the remaining three years.
McCaffrey reinforces the injury problems that have weakened the offense at running back. For a week, they had to count on rookies Tyrion Davis-Price and Jordan Mason in the absence of Elijah Mitchell. Kyle Shanahan knows that he will have excellent opportunities with the arrival of McCaffrey.
Ravens and their weak defense.
Roquan Smith is in Baltimore. His sudden arrival just one day before the deadline is intended to bolster the defense. The team needs a leader and champion; with Roquan, they know they have what they’re looking for. He is the leader in tackles, with 83 on his list. He is the only one boasting multiple sacks and interceptions this season.
The Ravens hope Smith will fill the void and build a good defense. He comes to expose the lack of Patrick Queen and Josh Bynes.
Although they need offense, the most important thing is defense, and they know that the Bills, Chiefs, and Dolphins are the target to beat.
Vikings, a low profile, but they achieved some exciting changes
T.J Jockenson arrives quietly in Minnesota but clearly understands that his arrival is essential. Irv Smith JR is on the 8-10 week disabled list.
Minnesota has the lowest average in the NFL at 7.3 yards, but Hockenson averages 56.4 yards per game, making him sixth-best in the league.
Minnesota’s offense has passing weapons in Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen, and Hockenson will be the perfect fit they need. This income comes to only cook short-term problems and is projected into the future with the youth and talent of the great Hockenson.
Super Bowl LVII odds
Buffalo Bills +290
Philadelphia Eagles +500
Kansas City Chiefs +500
San Francisco 49ers +1100
Dallas Cowboys +1100
Baltimore Ravens +1400
Minnesota Vikings +1800
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +2000
Miami Dolphins +2500
Cincinnati Bengals +2800
Los Angeles Chargers +3000
Seattle Seahawks +3500
Tennessee Titans +4500
Los Angeles Rams +5000
New England Patriots +6000
New York Jets +7000
New York Giants +8000
Cleveland Browns +13000
Denver Broncos +13000
Green Bay Packers +15000
Arizona Cardinals +15000
Las Vegas Raiders +15000
Atlanta Falcons +15000
Jacksonville Jaguars +15000
New Orleans Saints +15000
Washington Commanders +25000
Indianapolis Colts +40000
Chicago Bears +50000
Detroit Lions +50000
Pittsburgh Steelers +100000
Carolina Panthers +100000
Houston Texans +100000
At the moment, the changes and trades made by the NFL teams have not strongly impacted the odds of favorites winning the Super Bowl, but as the weeks go by and the players settle into the teams, we will be able to see some changes.
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