The New York Jets, now 2‑5 after a historic loss to the winless Miami Dolphins, aim to bounce back in Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders at MetLife Stadium. The Raiders sit on a four‑game losing streak after a 3‑0 start, while the Jets hope Aaron Glenn can salvage his job by capitalizing on a healthier offensive line and their best skill‑set in a decade. Historically, the Raiders have dominated recent matchups, winning four of the last five, but the Jets seek a turnaround to avoid a 16th straight playoff miss. Kickoff is just after 1 PM EDT on November 1, 2026.
The Patriots head to Miami for a must‑win against the 1‑5 Dolphins as they chase AFC East relevance. Defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr admits the team's heavy man coverage—ranked second‑most in the league—has limited takeaways, leaving New England 20th in turnovers with just seven picks and fumbles combined. Kuhr says the unit must blend tighter man play, anchored by star corner Christian Gonzalez, with more zone concepts and increased pressure to spark more game‑changing plays. Meanwhile, injuries have thinned the receiver corps to three healthy options, prompting the promotion of ex‑Dolphin Ryan Miller from the practice squad. The Patriots have already used 65 players this season, the third‑most in the league.
The Phinsider’s live thread for Week 8 (Nov 1, 2026) previews today’s early NFL games starting at 1 PM EST and a Sunday Night Football matchup. Key early games include the Ravens (4‑3) at Buffalo (5‑1) with the Bills favored by 3 points, the Colts (2‑5) facing the Jaguars (4‑2) as 10.5‑point Jaguars, and the Vikings (6‑0) visiting the Lions (4‑2) with Detroit a 3‑point underdog. Other highlights: Titans @ Bengals, Cardinals @ Cowboys, Raiders @ Jets, Browns @ Steelers, and Falcons @ Buccaneers. Sunday night pits the Eagles (2‑4) against the Commanders (1‑4‑1) on NBC/Peacock, with Washington favored by 5.5. The thread also invites Dolphins discussion while prohibiting illegal stream requests.
Week 8 NFL action faces a weather showdown as at least five games could be hit by rain or thunderstorms. The Bills‑Ravens, Vikings‑Lions and Browns‑Steelers are among the marquee matchups, while the Bengals‑Titans, Falcons‑Buccaneers, Jaguars‑Colts, Broncos‑Chiefs and Dolphins‑Patriots all carry a 36%‑50% chance of precipitation, with some forecasts calling for heavy showers and a flood watch. Unless lightning strikes, all contests are slated to start on time, but fans should expect slick conditions across multiple venues.
The Miami Dolphins fans will be tailgating in what could be severe weather this afternoon, making the game that much more entertaining and unpredictable.
AJ Brown misses the Patriots' Week 8 showdown with the Miami Dolphins after a knee flare-up forced him out of Thursday and Friday practices. The injury adds to a high‑ankle sprain he suffered in Week 1, leaving New England’s receiver corps thin with Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins already on IR. In three games, Brown has managed only nine catches for 101 yards and no touchdowns, plus three drops and a 45% catch rate. The Patriots’ medical staff says he cannot safely suit up, putting rookie quarterback Drake Maye in a tighter passing game.
The Miami Dolphins host the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 4:25 p.m. ET in Hard Rock Stadium. CBS will air the game, with streaming on Paramount+, fuboTV, YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket) and NFL+. The Patriots sit 4‑3, second in the AFC East, and are a -7.5 point favorite (moneyline Patriots -390, Dolphins +310) with a 41.5 over/under. Miami, riding a Week 7 win over the Jets, looks to snap a streak of losses; New England seeks rebound after a Week 7 loss to Chicago. Key injuries include Dolphins WR A.J. Brown (questionable), CB Carlton Davis III (questionable) and Patriots QB Drake Maye (questionable).
The Phinsider breaks down Miami’s two guard prospects after the Dolphins’ 27-13 win over the Jets in Week 7. Rookie left guard Kadyn Proctor, who hasn’t allowed a sack in six games, is ruled out for Week 8 with a concussion, opening the door for backup Jarrett Kingston. Second‑year right guard Jonah Savaiinaea returned from an ankle injury and posted a solid PFF grade of 49.4, showing marked improvement from last season. Both guards helped pave the way for five straight 100‑yard rushing games and multiple fourth‑quarter scores, though their individual PFF grades still sit below league average. The weekly tracker will continue to monitor their development throughout the 2026 season.
The Atlanta Braves sign 28‑year‑old infielder Vidal Bruján to a minor‑league contract, assigning him to Triple‑A Gwinnett as depth. Bruján, who has appeared in 271 MLB games for six clubs since his 2021 debut, posted a career .197/.266/.272 slash line and a modest 53 wRC+. His most recent big‑league stint was a 74 wRC+ stretch with the Marlins in 2024. After brief stops with the Twins, Mets and a 2025 Braves waiver claim, he spent most of last season in Triple‑A, hitting 113 wRC+ and stealing 16 bases. Atlanta plans to invite him to spring training as a non‑roster utility option, with potential bench duty at second base, shortstop, third, or right field.
The Dallas Mavericks, off to a 4-2 start and already beating contenders like Houston and Miami, now face a crucial trade‑deadline decision. Young star Cooper Flagg leads the team with 26.8 points per game, while Kyrie Irving, back from an ACL rehab, contributes 21 points, five assists and a perfect free‑throw record. Irving’s resurgence has boosted his trade value, prompting rumors that Detroit and other clubs may bid for him. Mavericks GM Masai Ujiri must choose between pushing for a playoff run or selling Irving for future assets, a dilemma that could shape Dallas’s rebuild after a 26‑56 finish last season. The storyline will intensify in January as the team’s performance continues.
The Detroit Red Wings have recalled left‑winger John Leonard from the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins for their upcoming Florida road trip against the Panthers and Lightning. Leonard, 28, has tallied five goals in six Griffin games this season and finished last year with 33 goals in 47 AHL contests, earning a spot on the AHL Second All‑Star Team. He previously posted 80 goals over two seasons, including a 36‑goal campaign with the Charlotte Checkers. Detroit signs him to a one‑year, $850,000 extension, boosting the roster to the 23‑player limit and adding depth to a forward line still searching for scoring targets.
Elliotte Friedman reveals that the trade list for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin will likely be reshuffled within the next 24‑48 hours. While the exact destinations remain unclear, Friedman notes that teams such as Florida, Vegas, and Colorado could become involved, signaling a possible shift in the negotiation landscape.
Insider Elliotte Friedman reports that Detroit’s Dylan Larkin may revise his 10‑team trade list within the next 48 hours, potentially adding or dropping clubs to speed up a move. While teams like Florida, Vegas and Colorado seem unlikely, the Montreal Canadiens have emerged as a possible suitor, given their perceived assets and fan interest after the recent Wings visit to the Bell Centre. Larkin’s original list included Minnesota, Florida and Vegas, with seven more U.S. teams added later. After sitting out a game in protest, Larkin was suspended and is now missing portions of his $8.7 million salary, with unpaid earnings around $150,000 and rising.
After snapping a 1‑5 start with a Week 7 win over the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins fan confidence soars to a season‑high 97% heading into Week 8 at home against the New England Patriots. The Dolphins enter the game as seven‑point underdogs, while the Patriots (4‑3) aim to avoid back‑to‑back losses and stay near division leader Buffalo (5‑1). A SB Nation Reacts poll shows fans now expect three to four more victories, up from a preseason 4.5‑win projection. Can the rebuilt roster keep the optimism rising?
The Colorado Avalanche fire on home ice, with Martin Necas scoring in the second period against the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena on Oct. 31, 2026, while Cale Makar and Nazem Kadri add to the offensive surge. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens extend their winning streak as goalie Jacob Fowler shines, and Sidney Crosby sets a new NHL record for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The roundup also notes Detroit’s late‑game collapse against St. Louis, veteran forwards edging toward a Flyers return, the Devils’ impressive early‑season stats, San Jose’s coaching frustrations, and Anton Lundell’s breakout role for the Panthers.
After a 17‑13 defeat to the winless Miami Dolphins in Week 7, the New York Jets slip to 2‑5 and fan confidence plunges to just 33 percent, according to SB Nation’s weekly poll. The loss follows an ugly road defeat to the Patriots and sets up a critical clash with the Raiders that could drop the record to 2‑6. With upcoming games against the Chiefs and Bills, the Jets’ competitive window looks to be closing, and poll numbers may near zero unless they reverse the negative momentum.
A fan rebuts former Marlins exec David P. Samson’s claim that MLB no longer needs radio, arguing that radio remains a free, accessible way to follow the Braves—especially in the car during the postseason via the 680 The Fan app. He highlights the nostalgic bond between baseball and radio, cites John Smoltz’s broadcasts, and warns that dismissing radio ignores older fans who still tune in weekly.
The Miami Heat can finally prove they've officially turned a corner with their upcoming five-game road trip.
After an embarrassing loss last week to the previously winless Miami Dolphins, who also hadn’t held a lead all season, the New York Jets sit at 2-5 entering today’s matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Jets have been a competitive team this season, but that isn’t enough. They continue to struggle to make the ...
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The Florida Panthers get an off‑day before their Monday night clash with the Detroit Red Wings at Amerant Bank Arena. With John Gibson still reeling from a shaky 5‑4 loss to the St. Louis Blues—where he surrendered five goals on just 15 shots—the Panthers may face backup netminder Daniil Tarasov in Detroit. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Checkers host the Iowa Wild at 4 p.m. today.
The Patriots will be without A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson against the Dolphins, putting added pressure on these three playmakers to step up.
New England heads to Hard Rock Stadium with three healthy receivers on the 53-man roster, pushing DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry into bigger Week 8 roles.
The Patriots, now 4‑3 and AFC champs, host the 1‑5 Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, with kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET. The game airs on CBS (WBZ‑TV 4 locally) and streams via Paramount+, NFL+, YouTube (out‑of‑market), NFL Game Pass (international) and SiriusXM. Patriots are favored at -7 with a 43.5 O/U (FanDuel). Live text updates start around 4 p.m. ET on patspulpit.com, and fans can join real‑time chat through the SB Nation app.
Lionel Messi avoided a suspension because of the little-known MLS rule and will be available for Inter Miami.