With the NFL season reaching its one-third mark, we’re finally starting to get a clearer sense of what each team truly is. Still, this has been one of the most volatile starts in recent memory as no clear juggernaut has emerged, and plenty of teams remain optimistic about their postseason chances. As we dive into the NFL gameweek 6 storylines, the schedule is stacked with pivotal matchups that could define the early playoff picture.

After a shocking Thursday night blowout that saw the reigning Super Bowl champions fall to the Giants, here are the five most fascinating narratives to follow in the NFL this weekend.

1. Kyle Shanahan Faces Proficient Baker Mayfield in Battle for NFC Supremacy

Heading into the season, most analysts expected the Eagles, Packers, and Lions to dominate the NFC.

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