The Tennessee Titans enter the Week 8 bye at 1-7 under new head coach Robert Saleh, following an overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 1. The article examines Saleh’s first season compared to former coach Brian Callahan and highlights his candid admission that the team is “confusing.” With nine games left, analysts discuss how Saleh can steer the franchise back on track. The piece also notes other AFC South news, including the Jaguars‑Ravens matchup and the Ravens’ quarterback shuffle after Lamar Jackson’s IR placement.
Week 9 will begin with a Thursday matchup that looked better a few weeks ago than it does now. The Jacksonville Jaguars will visit the Baltimore Ravens, who won't have starting quarterback Lamar Jackson or backup Tyler Huntley because of injuries.
The Steelers sit 6-2 atop the AFC North heading into a Week 9 bye, and while their post‑bye slate looks tougher at first glance—including a rematch with the Bengals, games against the Eagles, Broncos, Jaguars and two Ravens—their final nine opponents have a combined winning‑percentage almost identical to the first eight (0.471 vs. 0.484). Only three of those teams hold winning records, and several lack starter QBs. With a 77% playoff chance and the third AFC seed, Pittsburgh’s second half isn’t dramatically harder than the first, keeping their path to the postseason promising.
Jaguars receiver Parker Washington and Ravens wideout Zay Flowers should remain in fantasy lineups amid questions, while Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid has a daunting Week 9 matchup.
The Baltimore Ravens are finalizing a trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who was demoted to third‑string by the Arizona Cardinals just days after starting a game. The move comes as Baltimore deals with injuries to star QB Lamar Jackson (thumb) and backup Tyler Huntley (toe), leaving the team scrambling for a starter ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brissett, who struggled against the Dallas Cowboys before being replaced by Gardner Minshew, could soon lead the Ravens’ offense, though he won’t be eligible for the upcoming game.
The Ravens (4-4) host the Jaguars (5-2) on Thursday Night Football after clearing rookie guard Olaivavega Ioane from the injury list. Ioane, the No. 14 pick from Penn State, suffered a left MCL strain in Week 7 but upgraded to full participation and has no official designation, making him available for the offensive line. Fellow linemen John Simpson and Roger Rosengarten also return from limited practice status. The line aims to improve after allowing 28 pressures and four sacks last week.
The Jacksonville Jaguars list running back Bhayshul Tuten as a game‑time decision for Thursday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens after he missed Monday and Tuesday practices. Head coach Liam Coen says Tuten felt better and may practice Wednesday, but his availability remains uncertain. Defensive end Travon Walker is also questionable. Tuten’s presence could be pivotal for Jacksonville’s ground game, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. emerging as a potential fantasy fill‑in if Tuten sits out.
Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Tennessee: the AFC South finally has a dedicated seat on the couch.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen lambasts his squad after a loss, saying the effort wasn’t good enough and hinting at a possible quarterback shuffle, though he still views Daniel Jones as the team’s best chance to win. Jaguars wideout Brian Thomas Jr. faces trade chatter, but coach Liam Coen praises his maturity and his Week 8 touchdown against the Colts, promising to keep him involved. Meanwhile, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is entering the final year of his rookie deal and, according to anonymous coaches and an AFC exec, is developing into a potential league‑leading salary candidate as his command and passing improve.
Former Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III says injuries are the franchise’s biggest hurdle as Lamar Jackson faces a season‑ending thumb surgery one day after returning from a high‑ankle sprain. The Ravens fell 36‑10 to the Bills, dropping to 4‑4, and backup Tyler Huntley left with a toe injury, forcing rookie Joe Fagnano into his debut. With the team outscored 71‑23 in the last two games and the quarterback depth exposed, Baltimore must decide its next move before Thursday’s clash with Jacksonville, while the trade deadline looms.
The Steelers are actively exploring trade options to boost their wide‑receiver corps, eyeing Indianapolis rookie Josh Downs and Jacksonville's Brian Thomas Jr. as potential upgrades for the 6‑2, 8‑5 Pittsburgh squad. Recent moves by the Las Vegas Raiders suggest a familiar receiver could become available, adding another intriguing angle to Pittsburgh’s hunt.
The Kansas City Chiefs held workouts for nine free agents on Wednesday, adding wide receiver Jacob De Jesus to the practice squad. The tryout list featured DBs Alex Austin, Dan Jackson, Jalen Kimber, Roman Parodie; WRs Bub Means, Justin Shorter, Jalen Walthall; and DT Jay Tufele, a former 2021 fourth‑round pick who has bounced between the Jaguars, Bengals, Jets and Lions. Tufele most recently logged 12 tackles in 12 games for the Jets in 2025 before being cut by Detroit in July.
The Philadelphia Eagles add defensive back Christian Braswell to their practice squad, announced on Nov. 4, 2026. The 26‑year‑old, a 2023 sixth‑round pick (202 overall) by the Jacksonville Jaguars, spent 2024 toggling on Jacksonville’s practice squad, signed a futures deal in 2025, and was released with an injury settlement after being waived last month. Braswell has appeared in three games for the Jaguars this season before joining the Eagles.
The Jaguars roar back from a bye with a 42-7 Week 8 win over the Colts at EverBank Stadium, and two‑way star Travis Hunter Jr. steals the spotlight in the fourth quarter. After rookie linebacker Branson Combs drops his first career interception, Hunter dashes to recover the ball and hands it to his teammate, prompting a flood of fan praise on social media. Commentators lauded Hunter’s humility and team‑first attitude, calling him a "glue guy" and a locker‑room leader. Jacksonville now heads to Baltimore for its Week 9 showdown.
Opta Analyst breaks down the 2026 NFL landscape after Week 8, separating true contenders from pretenders. The Chicago Bears lead the NFC North with an 85.2% playoff chance (6‑2) after bolstering their defense with Jeffery Simmons, while the Detroit Lions sit at 82.6% (5‑2) despite defensive inconsistency. The San Francisco 49ers dominate league‑wide with a 96% playoff probability (6‑1, +58 point differential, 51.6% offensive success). The Cincinnati Bengals rank second in team rating (13.29) and hold a 93.2% chance (offensive success 48.96%). Buffalo Bills (91.6% chance, 6‑1) and Jacksonville Jaguars (82.4% chance, 5‑2, +85 points) also feature strong cases, each with favorable remaining schedules. The analysis uses offensive/defensive success rates, point differentials and schedule strength to forecast the second half of the season.
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The Ravens head into Week 9 without quarterback Lamar Jackson (thumb injury) or backup Tyler Huntley (toe injury), forcing third‑stringer Joe Fagnano to start against a Jaguars defense that ranks first in the league with just 77.4 rushing yards allowed per game. While the Jags haven’t allowed a 75‑yard runner in 24 contests, Baltimore’s Derrick Henry remains a workhorse, entering the game with 632 yards and eight touchdowns on a league‑leading 158 carries. The clash pits Henry’s heavy workload against Jacksonville’s elite run defense, creating a high‑stakes showdown for both teams.
The Steelers are reportedly eyeing a wide‑receiver overhaul before the trade deadline to boost Aaron Rodgers' final season. With Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson on IR and DK Metcalf underperforming, ESPN’s Dan Graziano cites Josh Downs, Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr., and a potential sweep for Chargers rookie Ladd McConkey as top options. Former Jets teammate Garrett Wilson also surfaces as a high‑profile but likely costly target. GM Omar Khan must decide quickly as Pittsburgh hopes its defense, run game and line can carry a deeper playoff push with added pass‑catching firepower.
The trade deadline heats up with the 49ers eyeing a major addition, according to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. On the Cardinals’ side, edge rusher Josh Sweat may need a salary sweetener, while safety Budda Baker becomes a potential target for the Bills or Jaguars, says Jeremy Fowler. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who restructured his deal for a midseason move, is headed to Baltimore, with the deal set to finalize after Thursday night. The Rams, meanwhile, sit out the market after reacquiring Myles Garrett and awaiting Davante Adams’ return from IR.
After the Colts’ crushing 42-7 loss to Jacksonville, head coach Shane Steichen confirms Daniel Jones remains the starter for Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys. Rookie backup Anthony Richardson, who replaced Jones in the second half, publicly backs the veteran, saying he supports Jones 1,000%. Richardson threw two passes for eight yards and rushed for four in the loss, while Jones finished 19‑28 for 144 yards, one TD and two interceptions. The 2‑6 Colts hope the endorsement helps steady the quarterback controversy amid a four‑game skid.
The Arizona Cardinals are set to trade veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, with a deal expected to close by the weekend. Brissett, benched after starting 20 consecutive games for Arizona, could become Baltimore's starter amid a quarterback crisis—Lamar Jackson faces season‑ending thumb surgery and backup Tyler “Snoop” Huntley is out with turf toe. Rookie Joe Fagnano will start Thursday against Jacksonville, but Brissett may take the helm by Week 10 against the Chargers. The Ravens sit 4‑4, last in the AFC North, and this move signals they still aim for a playoff push.
The Baltimore Ravens trade for quarterback Jacoby Brissett after Lamar Jackson’s thumb surgery and Tyler Huntley’s season-ending injury. While fans hoped he’d debut against Jacksonville, ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the deal won’t clear in time for Thursday night, and Brissett is slated to start in Week 10 on Monday Night Football versus the Los Angeles Chargers. In the meantime, backup Joe Fagnano took snaps against the Jaguars, but the Ravens fell short. Brissett, who was demoted to third‑string by the Cardinals last week, now has a chance to steer Baltimore’s season.
The Baltimore Ravens trade for former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett after injuries land Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on IR. Brissett, who has thrown for 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and seven picks this season, is slated to start once the deal closes this weekend, although Joe Fagnano will still start against Jacksonville on Thursday. Jackson’s injury appears season‑ending, and Huntley is unlikely to return. The Ravens, 4‑4 and last in the AFC North, face the Steelers on Dec. 20 and Jan. 10 as Brissett brings a pocket‑passer style rather than a running threat.
The Philadelphia Eagles surprise fans by announcing former Patriots one‑game starter Joe Milton will start this Sunday, sparking debate over his merit versus current quarterbacks like the Ravens’ Jacoby Brissett and questioning if the Eagles are now the NFL’s “saddest” team. The episode also covers a wild Week 9 preview, a doctor’s take on Philadelphia’s QB situation, the Jeffery Simmons‑styled Bears, and praise for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ new uniforms. Listeners get a mix of election‑day banter, football speculation, and midseason outlooks.
The Baltimore Ravens, reeling from season‑ending injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley in a Week 8 loss to Buffalo, trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals. Reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the deal is expected to finalize this weekend, though Brissett won’t debut against the Jaguars Thursday. The move ends the Ravens’ quarterback crisis and signals a shift from relying on an undrafted rookie to a seasoned starter.