Since the 2021 season, the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers and Tennessee Titans have been given the NFL's earliest bye week twice. This is generally thought to be a disadvantage considering it means these teams have to play 13 straight games without a break. Plus, that's not even taking the playoffs into account.

USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 9 showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts