In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha spotlights 10 people who will shape the second half of the 2025 NFL season. Plus, who's up and who's down? And what's the most intriguing matchup of Week 10?

The AFC playoff picture is far from settled as the NFL hits the midway point of the 2025 campaign, but Judy Battista breaks down seven Week 9 developments that could ultimately impact the conference race.

Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from Sunday's action in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

Who unseats Baker Mayfield for the No. 1 spot in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings? Which player bumps Josh Allen from the top four? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh after Thursday's win praised quarterback Justin Herbert for his "stellar performance" against the Minnesota Vikings.

Justin Herbert was stellar and the Chargers defense was suffocating as L.A. defeated the visiting Vikings on Thursday night. 

Who bumps Sam Darnold from the top five in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings? Which player falls 12 spots? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.

NFL.com's Matt Okada previews Week 8 of the 2025 fantasy football season with a NFL Pro insight deep dive.

NFL.com's Eric Edholm breaks down three must-know storylines for Thursday's game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from Sunday's action in Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season.

Who ousted Josh Allen from a top-three spot in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings? How high does Jaxson Dart rise after his prime-time triumph? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert received high praise from head coach Jim Harbaugh after Sunday's Week 6 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from Sunday's action in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.

Who dethroned Josh Allen for the top spot in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.

Trevor Lawrence is fresh off one of the biggest games of his career, but is the Jaguars quarterback facing a bad matchup on Sunday? Check out Michael Florio's QB starts and sits for Week 6 of the NFL fantasy season.

History tells us that 50 percent of the NFL's 3-2 teams will make the playoffs. With that in mind, Maurice Jones-Drew offers his predictions on which of this season's seven such teams will advance to the tournament.

Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from Sunday's action in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season.

Which player enters the top five in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings? Who falls 12 spots? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season.

NFL.com's Matt Okada previews Week 5 of the 2025 fantasy football season with a NFL Pro insight deep dive.

Should you trust Jaxson Dart to build on his impressive first career start? Check out Michael Florio's QB starts and sits for Week 5 of the NFL fantasy season.

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha assesses nine teams sitting at 2-2 -- separating the contenders from the pretenders. Which teams have legitimate potential? And who could fall by the wayside? Plus, who are the top five MVP candidates entering Week 5?

Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from Sunday's action in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.

Which player is closing in on the top spot in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Will Caleb Williams stay hot? Is it time to move on from Kyler Murray? Check out Michael Florio's QB starts and sits for Week 4 of the NFL fantasy season.

NFL.com's Mia Fowler and Matt Okada breakdown four Week 3 plays worth rewatching with All-22 on NFL Pro.

Watch every touchdown from Week 9 of the 2025 NFL Season.

Watch every teams best play from Week 9 of the 2025 NFL Season.

Highlights of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's best throws and runs from Week 9 where he was responsible for 3 touchdowns against the Tennessee Titans during the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run against the Tennessee Titans during Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert rushes for 30 yards against the Tennessee Titans during Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completes a 19-yard pass to wide receiver Quentin Johnston against the Tennessee Titans during Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completes a 21-yard pass to wide receiver Ladd McConkey against the Tennessee Titans during Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers fullback and defensive end Scott Matlock catches a 2-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Herbert against the Tennessee Titans during Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completes a 34-yard pass to tight end Oronde Gadsden II against the Tennessee Titans during Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert talks about the Chargers recent offensive line play that has led to team success.

Watch every touchdown from Week 8 of the 2025 NFL Season.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert talks to the media about big win over Minnesota Vikings in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's best plays from his three touchdown game vs. the Minnesota Vikings during Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre Harris reels in a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Herbert.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen gets air following 9-yard pass from quarterback Justin Herbert.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert dumps a 27-yard touchdown pass into wide receiver Ladd McConkey's hands following a 94-yard drive.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert rushes up the middle for 18 yards.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert locates wide receiver Ladd McConkey downfield for a 16-yard gain.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert carves the Minnesota Vikings defense on 18-yard scramble.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert hurls a quick 8-yard pass to tight end Oronde Gadsden II for a touchdown.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert lasers a 13-yard pass to tight end Oronde Gadsden II.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert locates wide receiver Keenan Allen for a 17-yard gain.

NFL fantasy analyst Marcas Grant, NFL network host Kimmi Chex and NFL fantasy analyst Adam Rank tell you who has a chance to have a big game for tonight's "TNF" matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Minnesota Vikings for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.

"NFL Fantasy Live" host Patrick Claybon and fantasy analysts Michael Florio and Adam Rank discuss which players fantasy scores will be higher or lower in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.

Watch every touchdown from Week 7 of the 2025 NFL Season.