After a 33-30 overtime loss to Arizona left the Dallas Cowboys at 3-5 in Week 9, critics are urging the dismissal of head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Former Cowboys star Dez Bryant took to X on November 5, suggesting 11‑time Pro Bowler Jason Witten as a replacement if owner Jerry Jones decides to act. Bryant highlights Witten’s 16‑year playing career (255 games, 1,215 receptions, 72 TDs) and recent coaching success, including state titles at Liberty Christian School and his interim offensive coordinator role with the Oklahoma Sooners following a staff shake‑up. The article examines whether Witten’s emerging coaching résumé could make him a viable Cowboys head coach.
The Los Angeles Rams face a cornerback crisis after free‑agent Jaylen Watson is out for the season with a shoulder injury. Coach has turned to Josh Wallace, who has stepped up in recent weeks and now ranks 10th among NFL corners with at least 20% snap share, posting 1 interception, 17 catches for 126 yards and a 49.7 passer rating despite six coverage penalties. While still a step behind Trent McDuffie, Wallace’s volume (245 coverage snaps) exceeds both Watson and McDuffie this year. With the trade deadline looming, the Rams must decide whether to trust Wallace as a home‑grown solution instead of seeking external help.
Week 8 proved mixed for former Minnesota Gophers in the NFL. The biggest headline is Dallas tight end Brevyn Spann‑Ford emerging as the Cowboys’ TE1, hauling in four catches for 31 yards in an overtime loss to the Cardinals. Antoine Winfield Jr. returns to the Packers’ secondary after a stint on the IR, while rookie Terell Smith makes his Steelers debut on special teams. The stretch was marred by a season‑ending elbow injury to safety Eric Murray (Ravens) and a bye for the Texans. Other notable performances include Jack Gibbons’ 11 tackles for Arizona and Madrid Boye Mafe’s sack and forced fumble for Cincinnati. The recap covers each Gopher‑linked player’s snap counts, stats, and injury updates.
Jonathan Taylor’s future with the Indianapolis Colts hangs in the balance as trade rumors swirl ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. In a candid TikTok, his wife Ayanna describes the family's anxiety, questioning whether they must pack up and miss their daughter’s first Halloween. While the Colts have already moved key players—Zaire Franklin, Michael Pittman Jr., Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner—the running back remains under a two‑year, $44 million extension and boasts 610 rushing yards, eight touchdowns and 202 receiving yards this season. Sources say owner Carlie Irsay‑Gordon still views Taylor as a rebuild cornerstone, yet interest from Giants, Vikings, Seahawks and others keeps his fate uncertain.
The Seahawks head into Sunday’s NFC West showdown with the Cardinals battling a slew of injuries. Defensive tackle Leonard Williams misses practice with a stinger, while nose tackle Brandon Pili is out with a back injury, weakening the run defense against Arizona’s Tyler Allgeier. Backup quarterback Drew Lock, limited by a right elbow, is slated to start after Sam Darnold’s injury, but a further setback could push rookie Jalen Milroe into his NFL debut. The offensive line is also shorthanded, with guard Quenton Nelson and tackle Josh Jones limited. Arizona limits wideout Michael Wilson (rib injury) and DT Walter Nolen (ankle), while backup RB Bam Knight sits with a concussion.
Here is the Cardinals' injury report ahead of the team's Week 9 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
Despite solid goaltending from Joonas Korpisalo, the Wolf Pack couldn't get anything going in their first visit to Chololatetown of the season.
Earnest Brown IV, the Chicago Bears' 6'5", 270‑lb defensive end wearing #99, is currently on the practice squad. Born Jan. 8, 1999 in Aubrey, TX, he played college football at Northwestern and has three NFL seasons under his belt, appearing in 12 games with 14 total tackles and 5 solo stops but no sacks. Brown’s 2022 and 2023 stats show limited action, and the profile lists his basic bio, physical measurements, and roster status as of the 2026 season.
The Raiders have big decisions to make ahead of the November 10 trade deadline,...
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Week 8 reshapes the AFC North as the Steelers surge to 6-2 with a 27-6 rout of the Browns, while the Ravens fall to 4-4 after a 36-10 loss to the Bills and quarterback Lamar Jackson suffers a season‑ending thumb injury on his first snap back. Pittsburgh dominates on both sides, rushing for 200 yards and sacking Deshaun Watson eight times. Cincinnati beats Tennessee 43-36, improving to 5-2 behind Joe Burrow’s 462‑yard passing night. Meanwhile, Cleveland’s loss drops them to 5-3, and Baltimore trades for Jacoby Brissett after injuries to Jackson, Tyler Huntley and rookie Joe Fagnano. Key performances include Jaylen Warren’s 143 rushing yards and Tee Higgins’ 155 receiving yards.
Rich Hribar’s Week 9 Worksheet breaks down the Cowboys‑Colts clash for fantasy owners. Dallas is a -6.0 underdog, projected total 28.75 points vs. Indianapolis’ 22.75. The Cowboys rank 4th in scoring plays (5.0 per game) but allow 4.8, while the Colts sit at a league‑worst -11 turnover margin and 31st in both passing yards/play and rushing yard differentials. Dak Prescott posted a QB9 (19.8 pts) despite modest 195 passing yards, but his 6.8 ypa sits at a career low and he’s 5th in expected points. The Colts’ Daniel Jones is a QB2 option with low fantasy upside (single‑digit weeks in five of eight). Takeaway: Prescott offers upside if you need a QB1 boost, but the Colts’ defense and turnover woes favor a Cowboys‑heavy lineup.
Quarterback Bo Nix, the Denver Broncos' spark plug, boasts 15 game‑winning drives and 12 fourth‑quarter comebacks since his 2024 debut – the most by any NFL QB in that span and tied for the best start in league history. After a dramatic comeback win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Nix addressed his “clutch” label, saying he’d rather be “big clutch” when the pressure hits. Nix has helped Denver climb to a 6‑2 AFC West lead and a spot in the AFC Championship last season, though an injury sidelined him before that game. The Broncos face the Carolina Panthers Sunday.
If Justin Herbert really is "throwing deli meat" on the field this season, the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback certainly isn't going to admit it.
The Kansas City Chiefs released an injury update on Wednesday, noting tight end Travis Kelce (87) as limited in practice alongside four other players. Kelce, who posted five catches for 67 yards in the 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 9, missed most of the session due to an ankle issue but practiced fully on Friday and suited up for the game. The Chiefs, now 5-2 after two straight defeats, hope Kelce’s availability will give quarterback Patrick Mahomes a reliable target as they prepare to host the New York Jets Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.
Former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles erupts on Brandon Graham’s podcast, accusing the organization of overreacting to former‑player criticism. He warns that internal "blitz meetings" reveal a culture of dysfunction as Philadelphia slides to a 2‑6 start, its worst opening since 1999, and grapples with Jalen Hurts’ season‑ending blood‑clot issue, Jeff Stoutland’s February departure, and Lane Johnson’s retirement. Foles insists his and Graham’s insights are meant for fans, urging the team to block out media noise and focus on fixing the problems. The rant underscores growing tension between Eagles leadership and outspoken alumni.
The Seattle Seahawks add former 49ers quarterback Adrian Martinez to their practice squad after starter Sam Darnold is ruled out with a quad injury for Week 9 against Arizona. With Drew Lock nursing a right elbow issue and rookie Jalen Milroe as the next option, Martinez—26, undrafted in 2023, 47‑college starts, 9,752 passing yards and 45 rushing touchdowns—offers a new depth piece. He earned UFL MVP and Championship Game MVP honors with the Birmingham Stallions in 2024, and saw limited NFL action with the 49ers last season. Seattle also signs LB Jamie Sheriff, releasing Jimmy Ciarlo and WR Malick Meiga.
The Illini tallied an 84-50 victory over the Titans on Wednesday night.
The Vikings host Super Bowl‑favorite Buffalo Bills in Week 9 at U.S. Bank Stadium, both sitting 6‑1. Head coach Joe Brady leads the Bills, whose star QB Josh Allen and breakout RB James Cook (100+ yards each game) fuel a high‑powered offense, while defensive end Gregory Rousseau boasts seven sacks. Minnesota, led by coach Kevin O’Connell, trails the Bills in the AFC and must curb Allen’s dual‑threat play and contain Rousseau’s pass rush to avoid a second straight loss after their Week 8 defeat. The Vikings lead the all‑time series 9‑6, but the Bills sit atop the AFC as the number‑one seed, hoping to finally break through to a Super Bowl.
The article argues that the criticism of Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is partly misplaced, citing his abysmal November stats—9 interceptions, just 2 wins, a 32nd‑ranked passer rating and low completion percentage—while highlighting systemic roster failures. The Colts’ overhaul of the receiving corps, injuries to Alec Pierce, reliance on under‑prepared players, and an overuse of Base‑to‑11 formations have left the offense without speed, averaging only 2.4 yards per play in those sets. Combined with a surge in penalties and poor offensive line play, the environment has prevented Jones from being the solution the team hoped for after his costly contract. The piece calls for a broader context before blaming the quarterback alone.
Skeptics around the league say 15 straight one-score wins can't last, but Palmer sees a sideline, a coach and a quarterback who expect to find a way.
The Steelers have experienced their share of ups and downs through the first half of the season, but they are 6-2 and at the top of the AFC North heading into the bye week. In achieving that record, there have been some encouraging developments that could help sustain their success through their nine remaining games.
Rob Gronkowski opens up about the NFL moments he misses most, from locker‑room camaraderie to the tunnel‑run and crowd energy that fueled his eleven‑year career. He recalls his final game with the Buccaneers in the 2021 NFC Divisional Playoff and says scoring a touchdown would be his ultimate thrill if he ever suited up again. Gronk highlights his 92 regular‑season and 15 playoff receiving touchdowns—an NFL tight‑end record—and his 17‑touchdown season in 2011 with New England. Now a full‑time analyst on Fox NFL Sunday, he also notes the continued support he and Tom Brady give each other at the network.
In the Depot After Dark segment for Nov. 4, the Steelers reflect on their dominant Week 8 win over the Browns, a 31‑10 victory that avenged their earlier loss. Players share upbeat reactions, recounting key plays and celebrating the triumph with teammates. The team also highlights a community initiative, offering free lunches to fans at the stadium. The brief roundup packs the post‑game buzz, player quotes, and the charitable giveaway, giving readers a quick glimpse of Pittsburgh’s celebratory mood.
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who hasn’t played since a knee injury on Oct. 20, 2024, has filed for NFL reinstatement and will report to the San Francisco 49ers' training facility on Friday. The 28‑year‑old, former All‑Pro on a $120 million contract, remains under contract with the 49ers, forcing the team to decide whether to reinstate, trade, or release him before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. General manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan have previously indicated they don’t plan to bring him back, making his return a pivotal moment for the franchise.
After a 24-9 defeat to the Rams, Chargers QB Justin Herbert finally responds to Rams DB Quentin Lake’s “throwing deli meat” and “seeing ghosts” jabs. Herbert, who threw 24 of 42 for 257 yards with two interceptions and no touchdowns, says the team stays focused on football and ignores outside noise. The loss, highlighted by interceptions from Lake and cornerback Trent McDuffie, left the Chargers winless at 0‑7 heading into a home game against the Houston Texans and CJ Stroud. Herbert’s season stats sit at 1,398 yards, five TDs and ten picks, underscoring a challenging year for the former Oregon star.