In a mid‑season review, Niners Nation’s writer checks the accuracy of four bold predictions made in August for the 2026 San Francisco 49ers. The most on‑track call was a 6‑0 NFC West sweep, with the 49ers already half‑way through that perfect divisional run after wins over the Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals. The forecast that Mike Evans would set a career‑high in receptions fell short—his pace projects only 76‑77 catches, and an Achilles injury clouds a 100‑reception season. Jack Jones did not lead the team in interceptions, and the hoped‑for Maxx Crosby acquisition never materialized despite a strong trade deadline. The author reflects on the team’s moves and what still lies ahead as November approaches.
The Seahawks snap out of a loss to beat the Arizona Cardinals 17‑3 on Nov. 8, moving back above .500 despite seven key injuries. The All‑22 film shows modest offensive line progress but still highlights serious pass‑protection and run‑blocking lapses, especially from Anthony Bradford versus newcomer Quenton Nelson, and communication breakdowns across the line. Defensively, Seattle shines—limiting Arizona to 198 yards, forcing three sacks, a turnover on downs and keeping the opposition scoreless after the opening field goal—but edges remain vulnerable to interior runs and second‑level exploitation. The game offers a mixed review: a needed win with defensive strides, yet glaring O‑line issues that must be fixed for playoff hopes.
Myles Garrett is on the brink of NFL history as the Los Angeles Rams edge closer to surpassing Jared Allen for second‑most sacks in a player’s first ten seasons. Tied at 128.5 sacks, Garrett needs just one more sack against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10 to sit alone in second place behind only Reggie White’s 145. The 30‑year‑old defensive end returned from knee surgery with a three‑sack, forced‑fumble performance in a 20‑13 win over Washington, reaffirming his elite status after a trade from Cleveland. The Rams sit 5‑4 heading into the Cardinals matchup, making Garrett’s milestone a key storyline.
Week 10 fantasy tight end rankings spotlight Las Vegas’ Brock Bowers as the clear top‑tier option after a 111‑yard, TD night in Week 9. Trey McBride (ARI) and Tyler Warren (IND) round out the elite TE1 and high‑end TE2 picks, respectively, while sleepers include injury‑watch TJ Hockenson (MIN), target‑heavy Kyle Pitts (ATL) and hot‑handed Darren Waller (CAR) after his 90‑yard, TD outing. The article also flags several players with practice‑status concerns—Kincaid, Henry, All, Fannin, Njoku, Ferguson, Kmet and Hockenson—suggesting managers monitor updates before setting lineups.
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Collin Gillespie has struggled for form so far this season with the Suns, and the franchise must take some blame after their offseason roster moves.
Rookie quarterback Carson Beck makes his first career start in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Rams after Gardner Minshew’s season‑ending elbow injury. Despite losing top receiver Michael Wilson (51 catches, 546 yards, 2 TDs) to a fractured vertebra and Kendrick Bourne to IR, Beck says he’s built chemistry with the remaining group during practice. He’ll lean on less proven options Reggie Virgil and Devin Duvernay, while star tight end Trey McBride—now the team's leading receiver with 73 catches, 598 yards and five touchdowns—faces added pressure to support the rookie. Beck remains confident heading into the matchup.
The post‑trade‑deadline edition of the 2027 NFL Mock Draft 6.0 examines how recent moves reshaped next year’s draft board. The biggest shock was Jacksonville trading a first‑round pick for Eagles DT Jordan Davis, giving Philadelphia, the Jets, Browns and Titans multiple first‑rounders. The Jets now sit with three top‑13 picks, making them the most intriguing team. The mock highlights top targets: Chargers eye Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith; Titans consider South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart; Dolphins favor Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker; Jets (via Indianapolis) target Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore; Eagles look at Texas QB Arch Manning; Jets also like Miami QB Darian Mensah; Commanders eye Texas DE Colin Simmons; Buccaneers pursue Indiana WR Charlie Becker; Cardinals consider Notre Dame QB CJ Carr. The draft outlook reflects the trade deadline’s impact and shifting prospects as college season wraps up.
The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams share a unique NFL distinction: each franchise once called St. Louis, Missouri, home before relocating. The article traces the Cardinals' origins back to a 1898 Chicago gym team, their evolution through the Racine Cardinals era, and their status as the oldest continuous NFL franchise. It notes the Rams' similar Midwestern stint and highlights the Cardinals' recent 18-16 win over the Rams in Week 6 of the 2026 season. By juxtaposing the two teams' historic moves, the piece underscores a singular piece of league trivia that no other clubs possess.
Ten games into the 2026‑27 season, the Phoenix Suns face criticism for a redundant, undersized lineup and declining chemistry. With injuries and past trade mishaps (Ayton, Durant, Beal dead money) mounting, the Suns are linked to four potential swaps: Darius Garland, Anthony Davis, Domantas Sabonis, and Paolo Banchero. While Davis offers elite upside, his health risks loom; Garland may not fit a defense‑first scheme; Sabonis could address the Suns' rebounding and size woes; Banchero promises youthful versatility. The author argues the aggressive ownership of Mat Ishbia should prioritize a move that resolves the center position, making Sabonis the most plausible fix. Readers get a clear breakdown of each candidate and why size and rebounding are the Suns' biggest needs.
In this follow‑up for Baseball Prospectus, the author revisits six mid‑season projections made in May—three pitchers and three hitters—to see how they held up through 2026. He admits misreading the power surge of Athletics rookie Carlos Cortés, who slumped to .223/.293/.333 with just six homers after an early .311 slugging promise. He correctly predicted the fade of Diamondbacks veteran Ildemaro Vargas, who managed only three more home runs after a brief April burst. Ozzie Albies’ Braves comeback also trends as expected, with improved contact and reduced strikeouts. The piece offers a candid self‑assessment of scouting instincts and highlights the need to factor bat speed and swing velocity in future forecasts.
The Hornets (4-7) head to Phoenix on Nov. 12 for Game 11, with a tentative 9 p.m. ET tip‑off at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Charlotte hopes the returns of Moussa Diabate (quad) and Grant Williams (hamstring), who makes his season debut, will bolster a lineup that also misses Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller and Dennis Schroder. Phoenix, missing Mark Williams (shoulder), remains healthy but struggles defensively despite a recent three‑of‑four winning stretch. Both teams sit near the bottom of the standings, with the Suns relying on Devin Booker’s efficiency and an offensive committee led by Miles Bridges, Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green. The Hornets are +7.5 favorites, and the matchup offers a chance for Charlotte’s shooters to exploit the Suns’ porous defense.
Nike Basketball launches three new performance categories—Flight, Force and Uptempo—tailored to how players move on the court. Flight, built for explosive lifts, powers the G.T. Flight with Zoom Strobel and Cushlon 3.0 foam and is linked to LeBron James and Ja Morant. Force targets sustained power and stability, featuring ZoomX 3.0 foam, synthetic armor upper and is associated with A’ja Wilson and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Uptempo emphasizes reactive speed and court feel, using ZoomX 3.0, Air Zoom Strobel and a low‑profile design, and is paired with Devin Booker, Caitlin Clark, Kevin Durant and Sabrina Ionescu. The categories will shape all Nike basketball shoes, helping consumers pick a model that matches their play style.
The Lakers beat the Bucks 123-112, but three guards left the game with injuries. Austin Reaves hurt his left heel on a dunk and will get further imaging Thursday after negative X‑rays; his return remains uncertain. Luka Doncic suffered a mild right‑ankle tweak after a foot‑contact with Kyle Kuzma and says he should be fine for the next game. Collin Sexton required stitches to his temple after a head‑on collision with Ryan Rollins, with his availability still unclear. The Lakers improve to 11‑2 and have three days to recover before hosting the Suns on Sunday.
Luka Doncic tweaked his ankle after a step‑back jumper against the Milwaukee Bucks, but says he’s fine. The Lakers held a 21‑point lead (111‑90) before the injury, and Doncic finished with 32 points, five rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes. Both he and teammate Austin Reaves received positive updates, and with three days of rest before the road trip ends against the Phoenix Suns, the Lakers expect both guards to be available.
Despite a rocky 4-6 start and a subpar game for Devin Booker, the Phoenix Suns have quashed the latest trade rumors. NBA insider Mike Scotto and owner Mat Ishbia both reaffirmed that Booker will remain in Phoenix, citing his recent contract extension and the team's commitment to building a championship around him. Booker has led the Suns in scoring and assists, and the squad has won three of its last four games, including a rare victory over the Houston Rockets. While the Suns' standing in the Western Conference remains a concern, the franchise insists Booker is their long‑term cornerstone.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 11, but the win is marred by a left heel injury to Austin Reaves. Reaves attempted a dunk in the third quarter, landed awkwardly, and left the game after a brief attempt to play. Coach JJ Redick confirmed X‑rays are negative and there’s no Achilles concern, with further imaging scheduled. The Lakers also dealt with minor injuries to Collin Sexton (facial laceration) and Luka Dončić (ankle twist). The team now enjoys a rare extended break before facing the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
Arizona Diamondbacks left‑hander Eduardo Rodriguez posts a career‑year in 2026, posting a 2.89 ERA (fifth in the NL), a 16‑7 record (second‑most wins), 1.24 WHIP and 143 strikeouts over 189.2 innings. His performance earns him seventh place in National League Cy Young voting, ahead of Mason Miller and Jesus Luzardo, and lands him his first All‑Star nod. Rodriguez also helped Venezuela win the World Baseball Classic, delivering 4.1 scoreless innings in the title game. The veteran’s consistency proved vital as Arizona battled injuries, positioning him as a key piece heading into 2027.
Carson Beck reacted to being named the Cardinals' starting quarterback, quite a trip up the depth chart from two weeks ago.
The Sacramento Kings sign veteran center Mason Plumlee to a non‑guaranteed deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 36‑year‑old, who posted 1.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in 8.6 minutes per game last season with the Hornets and Spurs, saw a larger role with the Suns in 2024‑25, averaging 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds. The move addresses the Kings' big‑man depth issues after a 1‑10 start, injuries to Ben Simmons and rookie Maxime Raynaud, and Precious Achiuwa filling in at power forward.
The Sacramento Kings, reeling from a 1-10 start, sign veteran center Mason Plumlee to bolster a thin frontcourt. The 36‑year‑old, now in his 14th NBA season, becomes the 10th team of his career, having played for the Nets, Blazers, Nuggets, Pistons, Hornets, Clippers, Suns, Spurs and a brief stint with the Thunder. Plumlee, a former Duke first‑round pick, averaged 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds last season with Phoenix. The move addresses recent depth concerns after Domantas Sabonis missed games with knee soreness, leaving Dylan Cardwell and Precious Achiuwa to guard the paint. The Kings hope Plumlee’s size and experience help snap the skid ahead of Friday’s home game against Portland.
Eduardo Rodriguez received NL Cy Young votes for the first time since 2019.
Jacob Misiorowski sweeps the NL Cy Young award, but Arizona’s Eduardo Rodriguez earns a nod, finishing 7th with two fifth‑place votes and 2 points. Rodriguez posted a 2.89 ERA (5th in the NL), 16 wins and third‑most innings pitched, though his bWAR (4.7) and fWAR (3.2) lag behind due to a higher FIP. The piece notes his turnaround from back‑to‑back 5+ ERAs and his $80 million, four‑year deal signed in 2023, suggesting he’s finally living up to expectations. Rookie reliever Brandyn Garcia also garners a fourth‑place Reliever of the Year vote after a 1.93 ERA in 57 games.
Jordan Goodwin is proving to be the Suns’ best return on investment. After missing four games, the 23‑year‑old guard exploded for 18 points in just 13 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers, shooting 6‑of‑7 overall and 5‑of‑6 from three‑point range (a 126 % true‑shooting percentage). Coach Jordan Ott praised his energy and improved shot‑making, while Devin Booker highlighted his spacing and defensive hustle. Goodwin’s relentless intensity and "culture‑amplifying" role are seen as a perfect match for his contract, contrasting with higher‑paid teammates like Jalen Green. The article argues that his impact on both ends of the floor makes him the ideal example of price‑for‑value in Phoenix.
The NFC roundup notes key moves: Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur praises WR Michael Wilson’s future and confirms his return next season. The Falcons add K Jake Moody from the Ravens’ practice squad, attracted by the indoor kicking opportunity, while RB Brian Robinson lands on IR after a practice setback in Madrid. Meanwhile, the Vikings acquire QB Kirk Cousins from the Raiders, citing offensive familiarity and production, and address internal reactions and LB Blake Cashman’s concussion concerns ahead of the Packers game. All teams look to solidify their rosters as the season progresses.