Five Black presidents have been hired to lead N.F.L. teams, an influx some hope could provide a blueprint for diversifying leadership even as the league struggles to improve head coaching searches.
The Eagles face the Cowboys in a game that looks very different without Jalen Hurts. And some matchups, like the Giants at the Vikings, are just plain fun.
The Broncos bet big on Russell Wilson, the Packers went all in on defense and Tom Brady endures. But did any N.F.L. team position itself to ascend higher than the Los Angeles Rams this season?