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The NFL’s second half opens with tight division races and big stakes. In Berlin, Indianapolis seeks a reset after Pittsburgh’s beatdown, boosted by new cornerback Sauce Gardner, while a revamped Colts secondary challenges careful Michael Penix Jr. Baltimore visits Minnesota behind Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and a resurgent defense against returning J.J. McCarthy. New England’s six-game surge meets Tampa Bay’s grit in a Drake Maye versus Baker Mayfield duel. Out West, the Rams face the short-handed 49ers and the Cardinals try to upset the 6-2 Seahawks. Monday brings Eagles at Packers, two contenders still searching for consistency.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.