After a crushing 6-2 defeat to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Colorado Avalanche (9‑6‑1) aim to rebound at home against the Nashville Predators (6‑4‑5) on Nov. 5, 2026, 7:30 p.m. MT. Nashville leads the season series 1‑0 after a 6‑2 win, but the Predators enter on a two‑game streak, fresh from shootout victories over Tampa Bay and Carolina. Colorado must sharpen both offense and defense, with Nathan MacKinnon, Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar anchoring the projected lineup, while goaltender Juuse Saros backs Nashville. The matchup promises a test of whether the Avs can erase the earlier loss and even the scoreline.
The three-time MVP Nikola Jokic can score from anywhere on the floor, but the morning show wants to see him take over more often when games are on the line
The Colorado Avalanche (9‑6‑1) face the Nashville Predators (6‑4‑5) Thursday at 7:30 p.m. MT in a clash that could swap their Western Conference standings, nudging the Avs into the last wild‑card spot. After a 5‑goal loss to Columbus, Colorado seeks revenge for a 6‑2 defeat in the last meeting and must tighten its road play and penalty kill. Nashville, fresh off a 4‑1 win over Carolina and with Adam Edstrom on a two‑game scoring streak, will test the Avs' defense, especially against Juuse Saros, who holds a 9‑4‑2 career edge over Colorado. Projected lines feature MacKinnon, Makar, Josi and Stamkos.
Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II reveals his personal top‑5 wide‑receiver list, ranking Seattle’s Jaxon Smith‑Njigba at No. 1 ahead of Ja’Marr Chase, Puka Nacua and Justin Jefferson. He can’t choose between Dallas’s CeeDee Lamb and veteran Davante Adams, so he splits the fifth spot. The rankings, shared in a Jordan Schultz interview and posted on X, offer a rare look at how a 2024 Defensive Player of the Year evaluates elite pass‑catchers. Surtain’s picks underscore the difficulty of comparing receivers with differing strengths and give fans insight into his matchup mindset.
The Miami Dolphins host the Detroit Lions in Week 9 on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. CBS will broadcast the game with Kevin Harlan and Trent Green, but only Miami, West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers viewers will see it locally; the rest of Florida gets other matchups. NFC North markets—including Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Chicago, and Toledo—will also receive the Lions‑Dolphins game. The Dolphins sit 1‑6 after a Week 8 loss, while the Lions are 5‑2 and aiming for a playoff push. Additional Florida games: Jets‑Chiefs, Broncos‑Panthers, Browns‑Saints on CBS; Cowboys‑Colts, Giants‑Eagles, Packers‑Patriots on FOX; and Buccaneers‑Bears on Sunday Night Football.
The Broncos have been linked to Jonathan Taylor through multiple reports, but if they're going to trade for him, it might have to wait a little longer
Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson earns the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week honor for his Week 8 performance. Johnson posted 128 receiving yards— the most by any NFL running back this season—and a 73-yard touchdown catch, the longest play for the Chiefs this year. He also added a 15-yard run, totaling 143 all-purpose yards, the fourth‑highest single‑game mark for Kansas City in 2026. Johnson beat nominees Jonah Coleman (Broncos), Mike Washington Jr. (Raiders) and Wesley Bailey (Rams) to claim the vote. He now has 314 scrimmage yards on 34 touches and has moved the chains 11 times this season.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have two Silver Slugger finalists: catcher Gabriel Moreno and outfielder Corbin Carroll. Carroll, the 2025 winner, posted a .239/.328/.467 slash line with 22 homers, 33 doubles and an MLB‑leading 17 triples in 156 games. Moreno, a two‑time Gold Glove winner, captured the NL batting title at .311, added 16 homers, 33 doubles and an .874 OPS. Both face tough competition from players like Jackson Chourio, Pete Crow‑Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, Fernando Tatis Jr., Jordan Walker, James Wood, and Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman. The winners will be announced on November 17.
Nikola Jokic brushed off the media critics and had a great game for the Nuggets in their victory over the Raptors.
Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman is a Silver Slugger finalist for the second consecutive year, aiming to become the first Rockie to repeat the honor since Trevor Story. Goodman’s 2026 season featured a career‑high 41 home runs—the first 40‑plus total for Colorado since Nolan Arenado in 2019—along with a .245 average and .839 OPS, earning him a second All‑Star berth. He competes against Arizona’s Gabriel Moreno, who posted a .311 average and .874 OPS. The award will be decided on November 17.
The NFL trade deadline brings potential roster changes for all 32 teams, with PFF identifying each franchise's biggest need and eight ideal trade scenarios. Buffalo could target safety Jessie Bates III, while Denver and Minnesota are among the teams linked to possible upgrades involving Jonathan Taylor and Kirk Cousins.
A new report says the New York Giants can only finalise a blockbuster trade for Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor just before the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 10. The Giants, now 4-2-1 and leading the NFC East, are targeting a running back upgrade and are competing with the Vikings and Broncos. ESPN’s Dan Graziano predicts a trade is likely, but Indianapolis plans to wait until after the Giants’ Sunday game versus Dallas before revisiting offers. The Colts reportedly want a second‑round pick and more, a price that may rise, while New York’s lack of 2027 fourth‑ and fifth‑round picks could complicate the deal.
Week 9’s Start & Sit guide highlights three starters and three benchings. Quarterback Malik Willis (Dolphins) earns a start against the Lions thanks to a +5.3 matchup edge and his rushing upside, while Tyler Shough (Saints) is a sit facing Cleveland’s stout defense. Running back Jonah Coleman (Broncos) gets the green light against a soft Panthers run defense, but Giants backup Cam Skattebo is a sit due to injury and limited role. Wide receiver DeMario Douglas (Patriots) is a start if A.J. Brown and Hunter Henry remain sidelined. The article breaks down projections, snap shares, and defensive rankings to help fantasy managers fine‑tune their flex decisions.
The Denver Broncos focus on securing a bye week rather than looking ahead to their upcoming clash with the Carolina Panthers, who are coming off two losses. Denver will be missing defensive starters Brandon Jones and Talanoa Hufanga, but the team remains intent on clinching that crucial rest period.
The Colorado Rockies have replaced fired pitching coach Alon Leichman with former Chicago White Sox instructor Ethan Katz after a disastrous 2026 season where the staff posted the league’s worst ERA and second‑worst FIP. According to the DNVR podcast, the change wasn’t just about performance; it stemmed from a clash of philosophies. Leichman’s experimental approach—openers, dugout pitch suggestions, and heavy analytics—conflicted with other staff members, leading to mixed messages for players. The front office ultimately chose Katz, who is described as “very hungry for information” and open‑minded, to unify the pitching strategy and build on new tech initiatives like Catapult vests and Plantiga inserts. The article explores how this philosophical shift could shape Colorado’s pitching future.
The Panthers return from a mini‑bye after back‑to‑back defeats to the Buccaneers and Packers, firing defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero—who now coaches the Broncos they face. Both teams sit atop their divisions (Panthers 6‑2, Broncos 6‑2), but the Panthers must halt a losing streak while Denver, led by mobile QB Bo Nix, pushes for the playoffs. Key concerns include the Panthers' bottom‑ranked rush defense, their struggle against mobile quarterbacks, and a porous offensive line that allowed six sacks to Bryce Young against Green Bay. Injuries further thin the line, with OG Damien Lewis out and backup Corey Bullock limited. Cornerback depth is also tested as they prepare to contain Broncos receivers like Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton.
In this second NBA 2K27 simulation, Brew Hoop imagines a realistic Milwaukee Bucks season. After waiving several fringe players and swapping forward positions, the Bucks start with Ryan Rollins, Tyler Herro, Kyle Kuzma, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Myles Turner. By December they sit 7‑24, prompting a trade that sends AJ Green and Jericho Sims to Denver for Marvin Bagley III, Zeke Nnaji and a 2028 second‑round pick. The team climbs to 18‑41 by the All‑Star break, with Herro leading at 17.1 PPG, Kel’el Ware averaging a double‑double, and Turner's trade value lingering. They finish 26‑56, 13th in the Eastern Conference, ranking 27th offensively (110.6 PPG) and 19th defensively (121.2 PPG).
The article examines the Colorado Rockies' swing toward analytics under Paul DePodesta and the resulting sidelining of veteran staff. After hiring DePodesta a year ago, longtime figures like Clint Hurdle, Ron Gideon and Rick Matthews departed, leaving the 2026 rebuild lacking old‑school insight. The piece contrasts this with the Milwaukee Brewers, who blend data and gut instinct to win a World Series. A recent coaching change—replacing analytics‑only pitcher coach Alon Leichman with former Rockies pitcher Ethan Katz—offers a hopeful middle ground. The author questions whether the Rockies can avoid a costly error by re‑integrating traditional baseball wisdom.
Fantasy managers were optimistic about the Denver Broncos offense entering the 2026 season. The group was coming off a strong […]
The NFL Week 8 Special Teams Report highlights standout performances from gunners, vise players, long snappers and kick coverage and return units. Dylan Laube's kickoff return touchdown earns play of the week honors, while Buffalo players lead several special teams categories. PFF grades identify top contributors, including Denver's JL Skinner and Nate Adkins on the kick return unit.
Kansas City Chiefs second‑round pick R Mason Thomas debuted with a sack against the Broncos but still faces a sputtering pass rush—only nine sacks league‑wide in 2026. Veteran DE George Karlaftis, recalling his own delayed rookie production in 2022 (first sack after Thanksgiving, 5.5 sacks in his final seven games), offers guidance to Thomas and fellow rookie DT Peter Woods. Karlaftis stresses perseverance, film study, and incremental improvements, citing his own post‑bye‑week breakthrough as proof that patience and hard work eventually translate into more pressures and sacks.
The Denver Broncos face a secondary crisis ahead of Sunday’s Week 9 showdown with the Carolina Panthers. Starting safeties Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) and Brandon Jones (hamstring) missed Wednesday’s practice, leaving their availability in doubt. Hufanga has been out for three games since his injury against the Los Angeles Chargers, while Jones entered the Chiefs game as questionable. The injury list also includes cornerback Kris Abrams‑Draine (ankle) and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike (shoulder). With only two practice sessions left before final designations on Friday, Denver may have to rely on depth in the defensive backfield if both safeties sit out.
For Week 9 fantasy owners, the article flags three RBs to start: Broncos' Jonah Coleman (vs. Panthers, who allow the second‑most fantasy RB points), Chiefs' Kenneth Walker II (vs. Jets, a 12th‑ranked RB defense, after a recent dip), and Browns' Quinshon Judkins (vs. Saints, the league’s worst run‑defense). It advises benching three others: Bengals' Chase Brown despite a decent matchup, Raiders' Ashton Jeanty against the stingy 49ers, and Ravens' Derrick Henry in a game with a rookie QB against Jacksonville's top RB defense. Use these insights to set your lineup.
The Los Angeles Rams suffer a major blow as Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylen Watson ( #35) is placed on IR for the season following shoulder surgery that aggravated a prior dislocation incurred against the Denver Broncos. Head coach Sean McVay praised Watson’s impact and hopes he returns stronger next year. Meanwhile, defensive end Myles Garrett ( #95) resumes practice after missing the first seven games due to knee surgery; the Rams will decide his availability for the upcoming Washington matchup later this week. In a side note, rookie quarterback Quentin Lake ribbed Chargers star Justin Herbert on a podcast. The team now faces a defensive reshuffle ahead of their next game.
The Denver Broncos, sitting 7-2 after a dominant AFC West win over the Chiefs, gear up for Sunday’s clash with the Carolina Panthers before their upcoming bye. Despite the Panthers’ two‑game skid and the recent firing of defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, Broncos players stress they won’t underestimate the ‘playoff‑caliber’ Panthers, who have already defeated the Lions and Falcons. Denver’s injury report shows WR Pat Bryant cleared to play, while safety Talanoa Hufanga and others sit out with ankle and hamstring issues. The game could determine whether the Broncos stay on track for the postseason.