Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. Today's installment covers:

A pair of trades that significantly boosted one contender.

But first, an assessment of some unanticipated early returns in the ground game ...

Heading into the sixth Sunday of the 2025 NFL campaign, five unexpected names top the board in yards per carry among qualified players:

Jacory Croskey-Merritt , Washington Commanders: 6.6 yards per carry

Travis Etienne , Jacksonville Jaguars: 5.8 ypc

Rico Dowdle , Carolina Panthers: 5.7 ypc

Javonte Williams , Dallas Cowboys: 5.7 ypc

Breece Hall , New York Jets: 5.3 ypc

While running backs are typically judged by total rushing yards or rushing yards per game, astute evaluators pay closer att

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