Devils Gameday Preview: Back-to-Back Concludes Against Avalanche
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the New Jersey Devils will face the Colorado Avalanche for the season series finale, rounding out the second half of a back-to-back on the road. Last…
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‘They’ve improved every week’: Andy Reid says these aren’t the Broncos KC beat in Week 1
Mahomes is coming off his roughest game of the season, and he says the defense waiting for him in Denver looks a lot like the one that caused it
Chiefs vs. Broncos Fantasy Football Worksheet, Week 8
Sharp Football Analysis’s Week 8 fantasy worksheet breaks down the Chiefs‑Broncos clash. Kansas City (rank 2) enters Denver (rank 14) as a –1.5 favorite with a 21.5 implied total versus a 20.0 over/under. The Chiefs rank 2nd in offensive yards per play (6.4) and allow the fewest sacks + turnovers (2.0). Mahomes is coming off a sub‑par 165‑yard, 0‑TD game in Seattle but remains a QB9‑10 fantasy option, averaging 14.6 points in Denver. Denver’s defense limits completions to 56.4% and allows only 6.3 yards per attempt, while the Broncos run the fewest plays per possession (5.1). The worksheet also notes Bo Nix’s surprise 62‑yard TD run, but his passing remains below expectations.
Your 2026 NFL Week 8 announcing schedule
Awful Announcing releases the full Week 8 NFL broadcast roster. Highlights include the Ravens‑Bills AFC showdown on CBS (Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker) with Lamar Jackson returning, and the Vikings‑Lions NFC North clash on Fox featuring Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady. CBS’s marquee game pits the Chiefs against the Broncos with Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt, while ESPN’s Monday Night Football showcases the Bears at Seahawks with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Additional matchups and announcer lineups are detailed for Thursday’s Prime Video game and all Sunday games across CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN.
Why Yaxel Lendeborg’s hot start to Warriors career is no fluke, puts him on Rookie of the Year path
After a 0‑3 start, the Golden State Warriors finally snapped the skid on Oct. 28, 2026, thanks to rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s breakout performance in Denver. Lendeborg poured in 31 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and dished six assists, becoming the first Warriors rookie since Stephen Curry in 2010 to log a 30‑10‑5 line. The 24‑year‑old, a former Michigan champion, credits veteran guidance from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green for his confidence surge. His dominant showing against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets ignites a new Rookie‑of‑the‑Year conversation and gives the Warriors fresh momentum heading into their next matchup with Minnesota.
Broncos’ Pat Surtain II, Talanoa Hufanga Week 8 injury updates will have Patrick Mahomes shaking in his boots after Chiefs’ Seahawks disaster
The Denver Broncos are weighing the Week 8 return of cornerback Pat Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga as they gear up to host Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Both DBs missed the 30‑16 win over Arizona with ankle injuries—Surtain has been in rehab since Week 4, and Hufanga is entering his third week of a two‑to‑three‑week recovery. Neither is officially cleared, but their potential comeback coincides with the Chiefs rebounding from a 20‑3 loss to Seattle, where Mahomes threw an interception. The Broncos‑Chiefs clash airs Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS.
Patrick Mahomes laments Rashee Rice’s absence, as he takes pressure off other Chiefs WRs
Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs’ offense will breathe easier if Rashee Rice returns from a hamstring injury. Rice, who posted 13 catches for 190 yards and a TD in his first three games, was Mahomes’ go‑to rhythm receiver on quick slants and YAC. His absence lingered as Kansas City fell to Seattle and relied heavily on Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy. With the Broncos visiting on Nov. 1, Andy Reid hints Rice may practice this week, raising hopes he’ll start against Denver and help revive the passing attack.
Red Wings could reportedly trade Dylan Larkin and another player soon
Detroit’s trade saga may soon snap as interim GM Shawn Horcoff intensifies talks to move captain Dylan Larkin and young defenseman Simon Edvinsson. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Larkin has expanded his no‑trade list to ten U.S. clubs, now including the New Jersey Devils alongside interest from Minnesota, Carolina, Colorado, Dallas, Florida, Tampa Bay, Vegas and Washington. Horcoff is actively courting rival front offices, seeking top‑tier young centers and elite prospects in exchange for the core pieces. The Red Wings remain patient, rejecting offers they deem insufficient, and will hold out for a “home‑run” return that matches Detroit’s long‑term re‑tooling plan.
Nikola Jokic isn't soft-launching his departure after the Nuggets' slow start
Nikola Jokic's future with the Denver Nuggets will remain a topic of discussion.
Seahawks Reacts Survey: Call your shot on Seahawks vs. Bears!
Field Gulls' latest SB Nation Reacts survey asks fans to predict the upcoming Seahawks‑Bears showdown on Monday night. After recent losses to the 49ers and Broncos, Seattle hopes to rebound against Chicago, whose last meeting was a 6‑3 slog. The poll pits coaches Mike Macdonald vs. Ben Johnson and highlights Caleb Williams facing Quenton Nelson, while Coby Bryant remains sidelined. Readers are invited to vote on the winner and margin—one, two, or three possessions—for either team. Results will be posted later in the week.
Sammy Peralta had a short layover in Colorado in 2026
The 2026 "Ranking the Rockies" feature highlights reliever Sammy Peralta's brief stint with Colorado. Drafted by the White Sox in 2019, the 28‑year‑old made two rocky appearances for the Rockies, posting a 10.13 ERA in 2.2 innings, including a rough debut opener on May 19 against the Texas Rangers and a June 11 outing where he surrendered a solo homer to Carson Kelly but struck out Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ. After being optioned and designated for assignment on June 21, Peralta cleared waivers, signed a minor‑league deal with the Angels, and finished the season with a 6.20 ERA over 14 games. He now pitches for the Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican League.
NHL Tonight, October 28, 2026: Flyers at Capitals, Flames at Oilers, Devils at Avalanche and Maple Leafs at Kraken, with Goalies, Injuries, DFS and Parlays
Four games, two road teams on the second night of a back-to-back, and starting goalies still up in the air in most of them. Everything you need before puck drop.
Denver Broncos LB Alex Singleton named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Denver Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton earns AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his Week 7 showdown with the Arizona Cardinals. Singleton records a season‑high 19 tackles (12 solo), two QB hits, a tackle for loss and a sack in the Broncos' 30‑16 victory— the most tackles by any defender so far this NFL season. He becomes the second Bronco to win the award this year, joining safety Talanoa Hufanga, and the first linebacker since Cody Barton in 2024. The accolade arrives as Denver’s defense seeks revenge against the Kansas City Chiefs next week.
Avalanche Game 13 vs New Jersey Devils: Roy Returns, New-Look Lines, Notes & How To Watch
The Colorado Avalanche (6-5-1) host the New Jersey Devils (8-4-0) at Ball Arena on Oct. 28, with a 7:08 p.m. MT tip‑off. After a 1-3-0 skid, Colorado shuffles its lines: Nic Roy returns to the second line, moving Nazem Kadri back to center on the third, while Fedor Svechkov shifts to the fourth line and Parker Kelly slides to his natural wing. Mackenzie Blackwood, now 3-1-0 in his last four starts, guards the net, while the Devils roll backup Jake Allen after Connor Hellebuyck’s debut. Injuries include Zachary L’Heureux (upper‑body, week‑to‑week). The game airs on Altitude TV and 92.5 FM.
Nuggets suddenly have a problem cleaning up the defensive glass
The Nuggets have been uncharacteristically bad on the defensive glass to start 2026-27.
Kansas City Chiefs Sign 5x All-Pro Ahead of Week 8 vs. Denver Broncos
The Kansas City Chiefs add five‑time All‑Pro kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad ahead of Week 8 versus the Denver Broncos. Tucker, released by the Ravens after a 10‑game suspension in 2025, impressed in a 30‑kick workout and could be promoted to challenge struggling veteran Harrison Butker, who is 11‑for‑16 overall and 5‑for‑10 beyond 40 yards. Chiefs officials hope the competition will boost special‑teams performance as the team positions itself as a Super Bowl contender midway through the season.
Avalanche battle red-hot Devils on Iron Flame night
The Colorado Avalanche host the New Jersey Devils on Iron Flame Night (Oct. 28, 2026) as the Devils chase a four‑game winning streak. The Devils, now 8‑4‑0, have scored 16 goals and allowed just six since Oct. 20, highlighted by a 5‑1 win over Dallas with rookie goalie Connor Hellebuyck. The Avalanche, 6‑5‑1, struggle on the road, dropping their last three away games, including a 6‑2 loss to Nashville. Expect a lineup shuffle with forward Nicolas Roy returning. Both teams aim to swing momentum before the 7 p.m. MT showdown.
Jonathan Taylor would not only help the Broncos win, he’d help Bo Nix succeed
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt argues that Nix plays best as part of a balanced offense, and that a back like Jonathan Taylor could help unlock the passing game
Report: Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle aggravated chest injury, but could play Sunday
9NEWS and 104.3 The Fan insider Mike Klis added that he expects Jaylen Waddle to be listed as "questionable" to play against the Chiefs
Former Rams’ kicker held ‘impressive’ workout for Chiefs
Former Los Angeles Rams kicker Harrison Mevis impressed the Kansas City Chiefs in a recent workout, but the team ultimately chose veteran Justin Tucker for the place‑kicker role due to Tucker's experience. Mevis, who posted a 92% field‑goal rate in 2025 but struggled at 50% in 2026 before being released after a blocked overtime kick vs. Buffalo, remains a free agent. The Chiefs are looking to replace under‑performing Harrison Butker, who will try to keep his job against the Denver Broncos Sunday, while Tucker hopes to revive his career after off‑field issues.
“I’ll Be Damned”: Travis Kelce Puts Chiefs Locker Room on Notice Ahead of Broncos Clash After Seahawks Loss
After a 20-3 loss to Seattle—the Chiefs' first defeat of the 2026 season—tight end Travis Kelce vows the locker room won’t repeat that performance ahead of a Week 8 showdown with the Denver Broncos. Kelce celebrated a career milestone, reaching 1,104 receptions to tie for fifth all‑time, but the winless effort highlighted offensive woes: Mahomes threw 19‑of‑33 for 165 yards, no TDs and one interception, while Kenneth Walker III managed just 36 rushing yards. Special teams missed two field goals, and the offense converted only 3‑of‑11 third downs. Denver enters the game at 5‑2 with a league‑best 21 sacks, so Kansas City must tighten its protection and finish drives to stay atop the AFC West.
The Nuggets are inching closer to an uncomfortable Nikola Jokic reality
The Denver Nuggets have struggled out of the gate thus far this season, raising questions about the future of star Nikola Jokic.
Preview: Colorado primed for revenge against New Jersey
The Colorado Avalanche (6‑5‑1) head to Ball Arena on Oct. 28 to avenge a 4‑3 loss to the New Jersey Devils (8‑4‑0) from a week earlier. With forwards fully healthy except Zach L’Heureux, coach Jared Bednar lines up a refreshed roster, while goalie Mackenzie Blackwood is slated to start after eight appearances this season. The Devils, riding a four‑game winning streak and a league‑best 62.75% expected‑goals rate, will rely on Jake Allen after Connor Hellebuyck’s recent debut. The matchup pits Colorado’s identity crisis against New Jersey’s surge, offering a pivotal back‑to‑back showdown.
Broncos’ Jaylen Waddle injury update puts Chiefs game status up in air
The Denver Broncos sit 5-2 after a 30-16 Week 7 win over Arizona, but wideout Jaylen Waddle’s status for the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs is uncertain. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports Waddle aggravated a chest injury on a reverse play, and head coach Sean Payton takes full blame for the call. He has 26 catches for 276 yards and one TD this season, and his availability hinges on practice reports before the Nov. 1, 4:25 p.m. ET showdown at Mile High. If sidelined, the Broncos will lean on Courtland Sutton as Bo Nix’s primary target.
Warriors rumors: Dubs blame ‘woe-is-me attitude’ for last season’s failures
The Warriors snap their season opener with a win over Denver, but an ESPN report reveals internal turmoil over last year’s 37‑45 record. Sources say the team blames a “woe‑is‑me” mindset tied to schedule woes and injuries, especially Kristaps Porzingis’s arm injury and his costly $20 million guaranteed salary. Draymond Green, thrust into the starting center role, rejects excuses, while rookie Yaxel Lendeborg shines. Management may even consider voiding Porzingis’s contract if he refuses to report. The Dubs now aim to build momentum against a Minnesota squad missing Anthony Edwards after knee surgery.
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