The Raiders’ 2026 draft class shines amid a 35-21 loss to the Rams, with four rookies on the field. Second‑round pick Treydan Stukes logs all 72 defensive snaps, while fourth‑rounder Mike Washington, despite foot and back injuries, adds 27 yards on six carries, highlighted by a 21‑yard run. Other rookies see limited action: No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza appears only in mop‑up, third‑round Trey Zuhn sees five offensive snaps, and sixth‑round Malik Benson records just three snaps and two punt returns. The preview also hints at how these youngsters might be used against the New York Jets.
The New York Jets are finding that Demario Davis still has the mind for the game, but his body is running out of gas as the missed tackles pile up.
For much of the 2025 season, the New York Jets’ special teams was a greater threat to score than the offense. The Jets scored four special teams touchdowns in 2025, including three from their punt return (2) and kick return (1) units. They had a third punt return touchdown called back by a dubious penalty. ...
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The Miami Dolphins finally break their winless streak with a 28‑20 victory over the New York Jets on October 25, 2026, snapping a 2‑5 season for New York. The offense erupts for 360 yards—its fourth‑most against the Jets this year—and scores its second‑highest point total allowed by the Jets, while a late 3:24‑minute drive capped by a fourth‑and‑1 "Tush Push" conversion seals the win. Defensive highlights include a top‑10 showing in run defense, though the pass unit still surrenders a high completion rate and several big plays. The win is celebrated as a morale boost against a hated rival, though consistency remains a question.
TotalProSports releases its Week 8 NFL Power Rankings after a wave of upsets left only one undefeated club. The list shuffles several struggling teams: the winless Los Angeles Chargers sit at 32, while the Arizona Cardinals tumble to 31 after a 30‑16 home loss to Denver. The Miami Dolphins climb to 30 following a 28‑25 win over the Jets, highlighted by Malik Willis’s dual‑threat performance. The Tennessee Titans drop to 29 after a 27‑24 defeat to Cleveland, and the Washington Commanders sit at 28 while regrouping on their bye. The Jets and Colts also slip, landing at 27 and 26 respectively. The rankings set the stage for the next round of matchups as teams fight to climb out of the early‑season slump.
The NY Jets are in the gutter and probably on the verge of another head coach search. And two MN Vikings coaches may already be on their shortlist.
After the Chiefs’ first loss of the season, GM Brett Veach faces a deadline to overhaul a beleaguered WR corps missing Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Kansas City is exploring trade options before the Nov. 10 deadline, targeting eight possible receivers. The list includes veteran DeVonta Smith (Eagles), 26‑year‑old Garrett Wilson (Jets), speedster Quentin Johnston (Chargers), and former first‑rounder Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars), each with varying draft pick packages on the table. The article breaks down each prospect’s production, contract status, and fit with Patrick Mahomes’ passing attack, highlighting the urgency to secure a top‑tier target.
Week 7 spotlights Indiana alumni across the NFL, highlighted by Kaelon Black’s first career touchdown for the San Francisco 49ers (12 carries for 63 yards, 1 TD). Other standouts include Raiders’ backup QB Fernando Mendoza (6‑of‑8, 48 yards), Giants LB Micah McFadden (10 tackles, 2 TFL), Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. (5 receptions, 115 yards, 1 TD) and Chiefs tackle Kahlil Benson (53 offensive snaps, starter at left tackle). Several former Hoosiers were inactive or on IR, while practice‑squad players saw limited special‑teams action. The roundup provides snap counts and season totals for each IU alumnus.
The New York Jets are having a bad 2026 NFL season, and have just lost another game. The team lost their Week 7 game to the Miami Dolphins with a narrow score of 25-28. It was the first victory this season for the Dolphins, who had lost all five of their previous games. The Jets […]
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New York Jets safety Dane Belton doesn't want people to use the word "salvageable" when discussing their chances of rebounding from a 2-5 start.
The New York Jets’ offensive line has been the subject of immense scrutiny to begin the 2026 season. Key short-yardage runs are not being converted, clutch sacks are being allowed galore, and Braelon Allen is having to break two tackles on every carry just to average four yards a pop. Many culprits have been involved ...
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Week 7 AFC report cards reveal a mixed bag: the Broncos (A) dominate the Cardinals, while the Chiefs slip to D+ after a Seattle loss. The Bengals earn an A+ with a comeback win over the Ravens, who fall to D+. The Patriots sit at B‑, the Jets at C‑, and the Dolphins secure an A after beating New York. In the AFC South, the Titans earn B‑, the Colts D+, and the Texans C+. Bye weeks give the Bills, Chargers and Jaguars a reset. Grades highlight surprise victories and disappointing defeats across the conference.
Gridiron Experts highlights the top Week 8 waiver‑wire pickups as the season’s injury bounce‑backs reshape lineups. Quarterback Geno Smith (Jets) returns as a solid Superflex/2QB streaming option after a 3‑TD, 287‑yard effort versus Miami, while Miami’s Malik Willis offers upside with his rushing floor despite a tough New England matchup. Running backs Bam Knight (Cardinals) and Jonah Coleman (Broncos) earn flex and RB3 value respectively, with Knight poised for a favorable Dallas clash and Coleman emerging as Denver’s primary back. San Francisco’s Kaelon Black is a cheap handcuff stash behind McCaffrey, and rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. (Jets) is the must‑add WR3 after two 100‑yard, touchdown weeks. These picks provide low‑risk upgrades as bye weeks mount.
The New York Jets have seen many players underperform, hence their 2-5 start to the season. There have also been positive flashes, like the development of Gang Green’s skill-position groups on offense. However, the negatives have outweighed the positives, especially in recent weeks. Atop the list of players who have failed to live up to ...
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In Week 7, the Miami Dolphins snap their losing streak with a 28‑25 win over the New York Jets, earning their first victory of the 2026 season. First‑year quarterback Malik Willis earns the week’s MVP after completing 14‑of‑21 passes for 208 yards, two passing TDs, and a rushing TD, posting a 130.7 passer rating and the fifth‑best single‑game EPA per drop‑back all season. Willis also joins the elite club of QBs with 1,000+ passing yards and 200+ rushing yards this year, alongside Josh Allen, Drake Maye, and Deshaun Watson. The article notes the team's uncertain future but highlights Willis as the new spark for the Dolphins.
The Las Vegas Raiders will keep veteran Kirk Cousins under center for their Week 8 matchup against the New York Jets, shelving rumors that top overall pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza would make his first career start. Despite a four‑game losing streak after beginning the season 3‑0, head coach Klint Kubiak says Mendoza will see action later, not this week. Jets fans may recall Mendoza from the previous season when they lost the top draft pick to the Raiders on a tiebreaker, but his potential debut remains delayed.
“If they even had a competent quarterback, imagine how good they’d be right now!” How many New York Jets seasons immediately come to mind when you read that sentence? Whether it’s the wasted elite defenses in 2022 and 2023, the 2019 squad that went 7-5 with Sam Darnold but was unwatchable without him healthy, or ...
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The Miami Dolphins secure their first win of the 2026 season, edging the New York Jets 28‑25 in Week 7. Quarterback Malik Willis leads a balanced effort, while defensive tackle Zach Sieler makes a key play late in the fourth quarter. The victory marks head coach Jeff Hafley’s inaugural triumph and sparks a new celebratory tradition with a wrap‑covered elevator door in the team facility. The article compiles reactions, player grades and related coverage from the Sun Sentinel, Palm Beach Post, SI and other outlets, highlighting the significance of the win for a 1‑5 Dolphins squad amid ongoing trade rumors.
The New York Jets would be giving up on the 2026 season if they were going to drop Geno Smith at quarterback in favor of Cade Klubnik.
On Oct. 27, 2026 ESPN’s Rich Cimini told the “Jets Collective” podcast that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is unlikely to fire GM Darren Mougey and will likely let him head the search for the next head coach. Cimini compares Mougey’s role to Joe Douglas’s hiring of Robert Saleh, suggesting Mougey could become the point person in the coaching interview process. While Aaron Glenn’s future remains uncertain, Mougey’s job appears secure despite past missteps, and he may finally have a chance to shape the franchise’s direction.
Week 7 sees 11 Maryland alumni on NFL fields, highlighted by Raiders right tackle DJ Glaze, who posted his best blocking grade of the season (76.9% overall, 83.7% in pass protection) despite Las Vegas’ 35-21 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Glaze allowed no pressures on 53 passing plays, marking his cleanest performance since Week 3. The Raiders fall to 3-4 and head to New York for a Sunday showdown with the Jets. The roundup also notes other Terp contributors, practice‑squad moves, and several bye‑week updates.
After a 31‑10 blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks that left the Chiefs without a red‑zone threat, Kansas City is reportedly canvassing trade options ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says the club is probing for a wide receiver, hoping to regain Rashee Rice once his hamstring heals and to replace the injured Tyquan Thornton. Former NFL star Calvin Johnson even suggested a move for Jets rookie sensation Garrett Wilson. With injuries piling up at receiver and a shaky performance from kicker Harrison Butker, the Chiefs' front office is under pressure to act.
The win by the Miami Dolphins has left Jets fans hoping for a head coaching change that probably won't come.
Geno Smith finally delivered the Jets' best passing performance of 2026. But after another brutal loss, could it be too late to save the team's demise?
Two‑time Super Bowl champion Asante Samuel blasts Patriots WR A.J. Brown on the “Say What Needs to Be Said” podcast, using Jaxon Smith‑Njigba’s 28‑yard TD catch against the Chiefs as the benchmark for a No. 1 receiver. Samuel argues Brown’s missed deep ball—one of three drops in a 10‑target, 27‑yard outing against the Jets on Oct. 18—was pure effort failure, not a talent issue. Brown, who has logged nine catches for 101 yards in three games after a high‑ankle sprain, faces mounting criticism as New England’s 4‑3 record slips. The Patriots hope a fresh look against Miami will silence the doubts.