The Philadelphia Eagles, now 2-4 after Jalen Hurts' season-ending blood‑clot issues, are weighing a trade for star running back Saquon Barkley. A proposed deal would send Barkley to the Denver Broncos for J.K. Dobbins, a 2027 second‑round pick and a 2027 fifth‑round pick. While Denver, fresh off a 30‑16 win over Arizona, hopes Barkley can boost Sean Payton’s offense, the trade raises salary‑cap concerns given Barkley's $41.2 million extension through 2028. The Eagles would gain draft capital and a cheaper back, but must absorb contract penalties. The article breaks down the financial and roster implications for both clubs.
In the latest Pickaxe and Roll episode, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets’ overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 26, 2026. After a sluggish start and boos from Ball Arena, the Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter and OT, sparking talk about fan‑team tension and the mounting pressure for the season. Blackburn also highlights a standout rookie performance, examines the impact of media scrutiny, and asks whether the added pressure can fuel a positive turn. The podcast offers detailed analytics and updates for hardcore Nuggets fans.
The Denver Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 in Week 7, moving to 5-2 ahead of a showdown with the Chiefs. Quarterback Bo Nix sparked the win with 222 passing yards, a TD, and a 62-yard rushing TD — the longest by an NFL QB since 2022 — boosting his stock. Linebacker Alex Singleton led the defense with 19 tackles and a sack, while backup RB Jonah Coleman delivered 54 rushing yards on six carries. Conversely, J.K. Dobbins, tight end Evan Engram and receiver Troy Franklin saw their value dip due to limited production. The article breaks down each player's stock impact after the game.
Waiver‑wire addition Bam Knight shines in Arizona’s 30‑16 loss to Denver, handling 43 of the Cardinals’ 53% offensive snaps. He logged 48 rushing yards on seven carries and caught three passes for 15 yards, out‑producing fellow back Tyler Allgeier despite fewer touches. Over the past two games Knight has amassed 161 yards from scrimmage on 27 touches, a big jump from only three carries early in the season. With Jeremiah Love still sidelined by an ankle injury, Knight’s expanded role makes him a tempting flex pick in 12‑team PPR leagues, especially against a Dallas defense that’s allowed 899 rushing yards in six games.
The Colorado Avalanche enter this week looking to steady their season after an uneven stretch of results. A convincing victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning offered a reminder of the…
The Kansas City Chiefs stumble 20-3 to the Seattle Seahawks, sparking a flood of criticism from Arrowhead Pride fans ahead of their upcoming clash with the Denver Broncos. A community poll highlights offensive tackles and wide receivers as the most worrisome units, with many commenters blaming the lack of a true WR2 and injuries to players like Skyy Rice and the Thornton line. Social‑media reactions range from calls to trade GM Brett Veach to cutting kicker Harrison Butker. The article compiles these heated takes, illustrating the growing doubts about a 5‑1 Chiefs squad poised for a pivotal weekend showdown.
The Nuggets played a "big" lineup with Trevon Brazile and the starters. They need to test it out again.
The Phoenix Suns opened the 2026‑27 season 1‑1, enduring a 41‑point loss to Portland before beating a Stephen Curry‑less Golden State Warriors squad at home. New acquisitions Luke Kennard and Miles Bridges showed flashes, with Kennard hitting three threes and Bridges scoring eight points. However, the starting backcourt of Jalen Green and Devin Booker struggled, posting a –21.6 net rating, while rookie center Khaman Maluach contributed modestly on offense but improved rebounding. The Suns now face a two‑game stretch against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets, both top Western Conference teams, this week.
Former All‑Star DeMarcus Cousins slams Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. on “Run It Back,” calling his roster‑building around Stephen Curry a “s*** job.” Cousins claims the team’s 0‑3 start reflects an outdated, overly small lineup and questions why Dunleavy remains employed, noting the lack of a true star big man beside Curry. The comments come as Golden State seeks its first win of the 2026‑27 season against the Denver Nuggets on Oct. 26.
On The Draymond Green Show, Warriors forward Draymond Green sides with Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, condemning Denver fans who booed their team during a comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Green echoes Jokic’s call for supporters who turn on their club to stay home, highlighting the tension between player expectations and fan behavior after the October 26, 2026 victory.
For the second straight week, the Arizona Cardinals failed to get it done in the red zone. What is going on within the 20-yard lines?
The Calgary Flames have snapped a winning streak, clinching three straight victories over Carolina, Minnesota and Detroit, and now gear up for a packed week featuring games against Toronto, Edmonton, Seattle and Colorado. The Monday Mailbag tackles key topics: goalie Devin Cooley’s rare three‑game start streak, Yan Kuznetsov’s steady defensive play and his partnership with Zayne Parekh, and the latest buzz on Parekh’s pending contract extension. Readers also get a quick look at the top‑20 prospect rankings, with Chase Harrington and Jonathan Castagna highlighted as the season’s biggest movers.
Ryan Ritter’s 2026 stint with the Colorado Rockies ends in doubt after a 13‑game, .158‑average showing that left him with just three singles and one RBI. Despite a strong Triple‑A track record – .323/.430/.460 with five homers and 12 triples in 60 games – his major‑league power and consistency have stalled, resulting in an -0.1 rWAR and a return to Albuquerque. The article questions whether the 25‑year‑old infielder can break his apparent minor‑league ceiling and earn another roster spot under GM Paul DePodesta.
After missing most of the 2026 season due to a hamate injury and a delayed recovery, Rockies outfielder Jared Thomas returns to the Arizona Fall League with a clear mission: regain his swing and confidence. He posted .239/.327/.457 over 14 games, including a 5-for-13 stretch that earned him AFL Week 3 honors, and added a home run, two triples, three doubles, nine RBI and five steals. Thomas emphasizes patience, a positive mindset, and the support of teammates like Blake Wright while adapting to experimental outfield positioning rules at Salt River Fields.
The Denver Nuggets are missing forward Cam Johnson for the upcoming game against the Golden State Warriors after an ankle sprain that kept him out of Saturday’s overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Listed as doubtful, Johnson’s absence adds to a thin bench already plagued by injuries to Spencer Jones and Julian Strawther. Coach David Adelman will need his core players, including Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, to step up. The Warriors also face questions, with Alpha Diallo doubtful (wrist), Gui Santos questionable (knee tendinitis), and Brandon Williams and Charles Bassey listed as probable. Both teams are scrambling for depth as they aim to rebound from a disappointing 2025‑26 season.
Ryan O'Reilly scored twice and factored in four points as the Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 Sunday at Bridgestone Arena.
Bo Nix fuels Denver's 30-16 win over Arizona as he throws for 222 yards and rushes for a 62‑yard touchdown, accounting for three scores. The Broncos, now 5-2, break a 6-6 tie before halftime with Nix’s long run and pull away with touchdowns to RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins, plus two Wil Lutz field goals. Arizona’s Jacoby Brissett tosses for 272 yards and a TD, while tight end Trey McBride posts 111 receiving yards, but the Cardinals fall to 2-5. Denver improves its AFC West standing behind a balanced 377‑353 yard attack, while the loss leaves Arizona last in the NFC West.
The Denver Nuggets host the Golden State Warriors at Ball Arena on Monday, October 26, at 10:00 PM ET.
Patrick Mahomes suffered his first career start without a red‑zone visit as the Kansas City Chiefs fell 20‑3 to the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 26, 2026. The loss snapped a 152‑game streak—spanning regular season and playoffs—where Mahomes had at least one red‑zone appearance. Mahomes completed 19 of 33 passes for 165 yards and an interception, while the Chiefs managed just 213 total yards and three of 11 third‑down conversions. Seattle’s defense stifled the offense, and Jaxon Smith‑Njigba hauled in nine catches for 150 yards and a TD. The defeat drops Kansas City to 5‑1 heading into a Week 8 clash with Denver.
Sean Payton reclaimed play‑calling duties for the Denver Broncos and the team has gone 3‑0, improving to 5‑2 and sitting a game behind the Chiefs. While Payton’s 23.3 points per game outpace Davis Webb’s 18.5, Webb’s offense averaged 280.3 yards versus Payton’s 256.3, and Webb’s two losses came against the league’s top teams. Recent costly Payton calls—a reverse that injured Jaylen Waddle and a late‑game pass that forced overtime against Seattle—raise questions about whether the Broncos should hand the headset back to Webb. The article weighs the statistics and the risk of high‑profile blunders to argue for a possible coaching adjustment before the Chiefs showdown.
In Week 7 the Las Vegas Raiders fell to 3‑4, seeing their playoff chances dwindle as they endure a fourth straight loss. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos bounced back with a 30‑16 victory over the Cardinals, highlighted by QB Bo Nix’s 62‑yard rushing TD and a strong defensive showing from LB Alex Singleton. The win narrows Denver’s gap with the Kansas City Chiefs, who suffered their first loss of the season, falling 20‑3 to Seattle as Patrick Mahomes posted modest numbers and was held to a single interception. The AFC West now stands with Kansas City at 5‑1, Denver 5‑2, Raiders 3‑4, and the Chargers 0‑6, setting up a pivotal Broncos‑Chiefs clash next week.
The Phinsider reviews the Miami Dolphins' most consequential trades of the past year as they rebuild. In November 2025, the team dealt edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Eagles for a 2026 third‑round pick used on blocking tight end Will Kacmarek, while Phillips secured a $120 million contract with the Panthers. In March 2026, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick moves to the Jets for a seventh‑round pick that became EDGE Max Llewellyn, and Fitzpatrick posts solid numbers for New York. Also in March, the Dolphins shipped wideout Jaylen Waddle and a fourth‑rounder to Denver for multiple high picks, later turning those into a trade package that brought CB Chris Johnson and several rookie depth players, while absorbing a $26.3 million dead‑cap hit. The recap weighs each deal’s financial impact and on‑field results to gauge whether the Dolphins’ aggressive roster shake‑up is paying off.
After losing their second straight, a 4-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, the Avalanche needed a “get right” game. They had just that, a strong 6-3 win over one…
Trey McBride shines on National Tight End Day despite Arizona’s 24‑17 loss to Denver, hauling in 10 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown. The veteran now tops the NFL with 59 receptions and leads tight ends with 472 yards, edging out Jaxon Smith‑Njigba. The article also notes Larry Fitzgerald’s upcoming Ring of Honor induction, the promotion of rookie Evan Hull, and injuries to Jeremiyah Love, while linking broader NFL news such as Aaron Rodgers’ touchdown ranking and Christian McCaffrey’s injury.
Fans of the Arizona Cardinals believe the team is cursed after a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk was held at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025. Since that event, the Cardinals have lost ten straight home games, including a 30-16 defeat to the Denver Broncos that dropped them to a 2-5 record. Their last home victory came on September 14, 2025, a 27-22 win over the Carolina Panthers, and they haven’t reached the playoffs since 2021, with their last playoff win in 2016. Attendance remains high, but victories at home remain elusive.