In The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha provides a snapshot of the hottest stories and trends heading into Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season, including:

Top three risers/sliders from Week 9

Three games worthy of NFL Pro deep dives

Most intriguing game of Week 10

Way-too-early MVP rankings

But to kick things off, 10 players and coaches who could influence the second half of the season ...

We're rounding the midway point of the season now that Week 9 is winding down. We still have quite a bit of parity, but it also feels like more clarity is coming with each passing week. There's more buzz around perennial heavyweights like the Ravens, Bills and Chiefs. There also is more genuine hope in places like New England, Indianapolis, Chicago and Carolina these days.

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