The NFL's schedule makers have a really, really hard job. Trying to fit together a 272-piece puzzle in a way that makes sense, is (relatively) fair and takes into account all of the external factors like concerts, other sporting events, etc. is a massive undertaking.

Next year, though, maybe tight ends will request a friendlier schedule for their one day in the spotlight. It was a quiet National Tight Ends day -- the fourth Sunday in October since it was semi-accidentally created by Jimmy Garoppolo and George Kittle in 2018 -- but not necessarily all their fault.

With six teams on bye, we didn't get to see Trey McBride ( Cardinals ), Brock Bowers ( Raiders ) or Sam LaPorta ( Lions ). Plus, longtime standout T.J. Hockenson ( Vikings ) as well as rising rookie tal

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