Who's up, who's down, what's next for each team?

The early window saw numerous slip-ups and back-and-forth action between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills.

In Orchard Park, the Bills and Dolphins couldn't stop each other, and the decisive blow was a 61-yard field goal with five seconds left that gave Buffalo (7-2) a 30-27 victory over Miami (2-2). 6) gave).

Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) defeated the Cleveland Browns (2-7), while the Baltimore Ravens (6-3) made a statement with a 41-10 victory over the inferior Denver Broncos (5-4). handed over.

In the late window, the Green Bay Packers (6-2) host the Detroit Lions (6-1) at Lambeau Field in a battle for first place in the NFC North. Then continue Football on Sunday eveningsit's the Minnesota Vikings (5-2) and Indianapolis Colts (4-4) at US Bank Stadium, with both teams looking to get back in the win column.

SUNDAY

My opinion: Denver (5-4) enjoyed a weak schedule through the first two months of the season, picking up wins over the Panthers, Buccaneers, Jets, Raiders and Saints. The Broncos played Baltimore (6-3) and received an education. Lamar Jackson went 16-of-19 for an MVP-caliber 280 yards and three touchdowns against one of the NFL's best defenses. For the Ravens, the win means they are just half a game behind the struggling Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, while the Broncos fall four games behind the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West's loss list.

Create stock: Another game, another big day for Derrick Henry. Henry scored twice and ran for 106 yards, maintaining his pace for a 2,000-yard rushing season. If Henry achieves it, he would be the first player to repeat the feat.

Inventory reduced: The Broncos entered Sunday ranked first in yards per game against (4.4), but were outscored by the trio of Jackson, Henry and receiver Zay Flowers with 7.3 yards per game. Now Denver takes on the Chiefs in Arrowhead, another big test for a young team.

Next: Broncos at Chiefs, 1 p.m. ET, November 10; Bengals at Ravens, 8:15 p.m. ET, November 7

My opinion: Washington (7-2) continues to march toward a largely unexpected playoff spot, securing a season win over New York (2-7). The Commanders remain in first place in the NFC East thanks largely to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who had 244 total yards and two touchdowns, while Daniel Jones threw for zero yards in the first half before finishing the afternoon with 174. With its best team years prior, Washington should consider making a move before the trade deadline, whether to bolster the defense or give Daniels another weapon from the outside.

Create stock: Dante Fowler Jr. deserves some credit. When Fowler entered Sunday with 4.5 sacks, he grabbed two more from Jones, helping him tie for the team lead. With Jonathan Allen out this year, the Commanders need to push forward. Fowler provides it.

Inventory reduced: It might be time to bench Jones for good. Yes, going to Drew Lock isn't ideal, but nothing about the Giants is. Coach Brian Daboll may have to make the move to maintain some sanity in the locker room while giving fans something to hold on to.

Next: Steelers at Commanders, 1 p.m. ET, November 10; Giants at Panthers, 9:30 a.m. ET, November 10

My opinion: Buffalo (7-2) didn't have an easy day against Miami (2-6), but the result was right. The Bills scored on all but one of their offensive possessions after making a three-pointer early in the game, except for an interception by Jalen Ramsey at the goal line. Josh Allen threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns on 6.0 yards per attempt, but made the big plays when needed to help Buffalo extend its lead in the AFC East. As for the Dolphins, it's hard to argue that they have any hope of making the playoffs.

Create stock: Oddly enough, it has to be a kicker who missed an extra point early in the game. Tyler Bass seemed lost for most of the season, but he could have redeemed himself both in the city and internally with a 61-yarder and won the game.

Inventory reduced: Keon Coleman had a good rookie season but had a rough day on Sunday. Coleman dropped a would-be touchdown and turned it into an interception. He also dropped a perfect pass on the final drive, but was bailed out after a helmet-to-helmet hit by former Bills safety Jordan Poyer.

Next: Dolphins at Rams, 8:15 p.m. ET, November 11; Bills at Colts, 1 p.m. ET, November 10

My opinion: With Dallas (3-5) losing both games to Atlanta (6-3) and Dak Prescott due to a hamstring injury, the Cowboys should sell out in the next 48 hours. Given Jerry Jones' ethos, the Cowboys probably won't accept their fate, but the reality is that Dallas is going nowhere in a division where both the Commanders and Eagles are clearly superior. As for the Falcons, they have a firm grip on the NFC South. If Atlanta can continue to compete late into the season, they will be on the verge of hosting their first playoff game since 2016.

Create stock: Kirk Cousins ​​​​couldn't have been better. He completed 19 of 24 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers despite losing receiver Drake London early to a hip injury. When Cousins ​​plays well, Atlanta has a balanced attack that can cause problems for any scheme.

Inventory reduced: Dallas' offense should be embarrassing. Even though Prescott went out early, going 3 of 13 on third down and 1 of 5 on fourth down is a shame. The unit also helped concede nine penalties, repeatedly putting themselves in bad positions.

Next: Cowboys at Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET, November 10; Falcons at Saints, 1 p.m. ET, November 10

My opinion: Justin Herbert had a very slow start to the season statistically, but he's coming into his own in the last few weeks. Los Angeles (5-3) now sits in second place in the AFC West, with Herbert having thrown for at least 270 yards in each of the last three games. Although the Chargers allowed six sacks, they overcame those mistakes with a dominant defensive performance alongside Herbert throwing down the field. Meanwhile, Cleveland (2-7) seemed reborn last week with Jameis Winston, but the Browns were in a coma again, allowing six sacks while Winston threw three interceptions.

Create stock: Even in defeat, Myles Garrett showed why he is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. Against elite tackles like Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, Garrett recorded three sacks and five quarterback hits.

Inventory reduced: It must be Winston. After throwing for 334 yards in a surprise upset of the Ravens last week, he returned to the form that made him a backup. The veteran threw three interceptions, including one in the end zone, to nearly end Cleveland's hopes.

Next: Titans at Chargers, 4:05 p.m. ET, November 10; BYE

My opinion: Cincinnati (4-5) did what it had to do…finally. The Bengals won their first home game of the season on their fifth try, defeating a Las Vegas team (2-7) that had no direction and a coach who was fighting for everything. Antonio Pierce benched Gardner Minshew II for the second time this year, replacing Desmond Ridder. Apparently Minshew also played defense, with that unit allowing Joe Burrow to complete 27 of 39 passes for 251 yards and five touchdowns. With Tuesday's trade deadline approaching, the Raiders should be open for business.

Create stock: Chase Brown stepped in and produced in Zack Moss' absence. The Bengals' second-year defensive lineman ran for 120 yards and had five catches for an additional 37 yards. It was a career day for the Illinois product.

Inventory reduced: The Raiders aren't good, but what's Pierce's plan? Minshew came on as a substitute for Aidan O'Connell earlier this season. Then O'Connell was injured and Minshew was substituted for Ridder two weeks later. It's the sign of a coach who is out of answers after just nine games in his first year.

Next: BYE; Bengals at Ravens, 8:15 p.m. ET, November 7

My opinion: It's time for New Orleans (2-7) to realize its situation. The Saints are in eternal cap hell and are coming off a seven-game loss. It's time to start taking calls on anyone even remotely worth moving, including Pro Bowl corner Marshon Lattimore. The loss to Carolina (2-7) should tell New Orleans everything about the state of its franchise. For Carolina, the victory is a huge achievement for Bryce Young, who earned his second NFL victory. Young was solid, throwing for 171 yards at 6.6 yards per attempt with one touchdown and one interception.

Create stock: The Saints are having a memorable season, but we can't ignore Alvin Kamara, who totaled 215 yards on 35 touches, providing virtually all of the Saints' offense. He's been a one-man show far too often this year.

Inventory reduced: Dennis Allen's tenure in New Orleans. The Saints have been ravaged by injuries this season, but Allen did nothing to shore up the squad until the guys got back. His career record of 26-53 suggests there is no reason to believe he should be viewed as the future in New Orleans.

Next: Falcons at Saints, 1 p.m. ET, November 10; Giants at Panthers, 9:30 a.m. ET, November 10