The Denver Broncos edged the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24 on Nov. 1, 2026, snapping Kansas City’s two‑game skid and moving Denver to 6‑2 atop the AFC West. After the Broncos took a 28-24 lead with 1:56 left, Patrick Mahonds drove the Chiefs to the 1‑yard line, but a false‑start penalty erased a potential Rice touchdown and a sack by Malcolm Roach on fourth down sealed the win. Postgame, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix admitted he was “scared to death” when Mahomes got the ball back, praising the veteran’s clutch reputation. Nix finished 20‑32 for 222 yards and two TDs, while Mahomes threw for 321 yards and three TDs.
Tuesday’s NFL roster moves see a flurry of practice‑squad shuffles and injury‑list placements across the league. The 49ers add DE Robert Beal, while the Bengals put DE Cashius Howell on IR. The Bills cut DB Chauncey Gardner‑Johnson. The Broncos revamp their practice squad with DB Ugochukwu Amadi, DT Jordan Miller and RB Jaret Patterson. The Commanders claim RB Robert Henry and place three starters on IR. The Eagles release WR Quentin Skinner and waive DB Jakorian Bennett. Multiple teams, including the Cardinals, Falcons, Jets, Lions and Patriots, also make key releases, signings and IR moves.
After a Week 8 bye, the San Francisco 49ers remain tied for the NFL’s best 6‑1 record, but power‑ranking sites shuffle them. ESPN drops the Niners from No. 1 to No. 2 behind the Bills, who just thumped the Ravens 36‑10. NFL.com moves San Francisco up to No. 2, noting a healthier roster could keep them elite. The Athletic and CBS Sports also keep the 49ers at No. 2, while FOX Sports ranks them No. 3 after a bounce‑back from a 29‑20 loss to Atlanta. Meanwhile, the Jaguars, Broncos, Bears and Vikings surge or fall in the top ten. The rankings highlight health, recent wins over the Rams, Broncos and Seahawks, and upcoming matchups with the Raiders, Cowboys, Vikings and Seahawks.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett pockets a $285,000 bonus despite being benched in Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys. His contract pays $285K for each win in which he plays at least 50% of snaps, up to ten wins. Because Brissett had already met that threshold in earlier victories—including 212 yards vs. Denver and 218 yards vs. L.A. Rams—the benching didn’t void the incentive. The Cardinals rallied 33‑30 in overtime with Gardner Minshew leading the comeback, but Brissett’s early‑season performance secures his payout.
Portland gave Scoot Henderson a surprise start after Ja Morant’s hamstring injury, keeping Jrue Holiday’s minutes low and thrusting the former G League Ignite star into a "sink‑or‑swim" stretch that could determine his future as the Blazers’ point guard. Coaches stress simplicity and defense, urging Henderson to play his natural game. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a two‑game skid—despite missing Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace—with Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander dropping a season‑high 43 in a 117‑112 win over Cleveland. In Denver, Nikola Jokic’s early‑season numbers dip, prompting concerns as his offensive rating falls, while head coach David Adelman adds sister Kathy as a special assistant.
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The Denver Broncos add running back Jaret Patterson, defensive tackle Jordan Miller and defensive back Ugo Amadi to their practice squad, releasing wide receivers Eli Pancol and Cam Ross to make space. Patterson, 26, a former MAC Offensive Player of the Year and three‑year starter at Buffalo, has bounced between practice squads and a futures contract with the Chargers, appearing in six games for them in 2025 with 159 rushing yards and a TD. The updated squad now lists 18 players, including LB David Agoha and RB Cody Schrader.
Patrick Mahomes threw for 321 yards and three scores, but a late false‑start on right tackle Jaylon Moore erased a potential 1‑yard touchdown to Rashee Rice, sealing a 28‑24 loss to the Denver Broncos on Nov. 1. The call—made with four seconds left—prompted former Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil and Andy Reid to question the officiating, as Mahomes was sacked on the next snap. Kansas City’s 11 penalties (105 yards) contributed to the defeat, dropping the Chiefs to 5‑2 while Denver moves to 6‑2 and takes the AFC West lead. The Jets visit next Sunday.
The Colorado Avalanche continue their brief road swing with a 5 p.m. MT showdown against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus. Riding a 5-2 win over Chicago and sitting 9‑5‑1, the Avs keep the same lineup from the night before, adding Keaton Middleton but retaining Noah Juulsen in the third pair. Columbus, 5‑7‑0 and anchored at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, will debut Val Nichushkin after his cap‑dump trade from Colorado. Goaltending sees Scott Wedgewood between the pipes for Colorado and Cam Talbot for the Jackets. Both teams look to prove their recent moves as the Avs aim to extend their surge.
The Steelers’ once‑feared second‑half schedule has softened after eight weeks of play. Initially pegged at a .495 opponent win percentage, the remaining games now average a .471 win rate thanks to injuries and coaching changes that have derailed teams like the Eagles, Texans and Ravens. Pittsburgh sits 6‑2 atop the AFC North and expects several injured players to return soon, improving its chances for another division crown and a playoff spot. With a less daunting lineup in weeks 10‑15—including the Bengals, Eagles, Broncos, Texans, Jaguars and two Ravens matchups—the Steelers can focus on controlling their own performance.
With Jonathan Taylor and Tony Pollard reportedly available, the midday show says it's time for the Denver Broncos to upgrade their backfield
A new report fuels speculation that the New York Giants are the most aggressive suitors in a bid to trade for Colts running back Jonathan Taylor after an injury to Cam Skattebo. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport told ESPN that a move makes sense for the Giants, who are now shifting focus from defensive backs to shoring up a struggling 3.9‑yard rushing attack. Taylor’s power and vision could boost the backfield and aid rookie Malik Nabers, while at least four other teams—Vikings, Bengals, Broncos and Packers—also monitor the deal ahead of the trade deadline.
In a new Mile High Sports podcast, Denver Post reporter Troy Renck highlights the Broncos' iconic goal‑line stand, Bo Nix’s clutch fourth‑quarter heroics, and Denver’s strong push for another AFC West title, underscoring the team’s home‑field dominance.
Only the 6-1 Bills are ahead of the Broncos right now -- with the two teams meeting on Christmas Day at Empower Field at Mile High
After a surprising 5-1 start to the 2026-27 season, the Portland Trail Blazers secured a 1-0 win over the Denver Nuggets on Nov. 2 and now face a daunting November slate. With 14 games left—nine against likely 2027 playoff teams and eight potential conference‑finalists—the blog invites fans to predict the Blazers’ final November record, listing matchups against the Suns, Lakers, Spurs, Thunder (twice), Kings, Timberwolves (twice), Bucks, Knicks, 76ers, Warriors and Pelicans. Will Portland go 15-0, tumble to 1-14, or land somewhere in the middle?
The Chicago Blackhawks fall 5-2 to the Colorado Avalanche after blowing a 2-0 lead, dropping to 4-10-1 on the season. Defensive woes persist as the team ranks near the bottom in zone‑exit possession (41.6% vs. 52% league average) and they now sport the NHL's worst power play at 10.6%. Injuries mount: defenseman Bowen Byram is placed on IR retroactive to Oct. 15, while veteran right‑winger Patrick Kane exits with an upper‑body injury and will miss several games. AHL enforcer Dillon Boucher is called up to replace Byram as the Hawks head into a challenging road trip against Florida, Tampa Bay and Carolina.
The Oklahoma City Thunder launch the 2026‑27 season with a 4‑0 streak, but injuries to Jalen Williams (fractured fibula, dislocated ankle on Oct. 25), Cason Wallace (torn left shoulder labrum) and Chet Holmgren (right‑knee patellar tendon tear) threaten their title quest. With Williams out for the season and Wallace and Holmgren sidelined for months, the burden falls on MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander to carry the offense. GM Sam Presti must decide whether to trust the team's depth—players like Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain—or use the $15 million Disabled Player Exception and explore trades. The article weighs short‑term fixes against preserving the Thunder’s long‑term development strategy.
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The Chiefs' 28-24 loss to Denver highlighted a stark drop in their pass rush, producing just two pressures on Bo Nix after a season‑opening blitz that generated four sacks. The article breaks down why interior tackle Chris Jones excelled when aligned in the B‑gap, while end George Karlaftis led the NFL in batted passes (seven) and recorded the team's lone sack. It also examines missed assignments by Ashton Gillotte and rookie R. Mason Thomas, and notes that the lack of pressure from other rushers allowed Nix timely throws, especially in the fourth quarter. Jones stresses the need to win one‑on‑one battles, but the Chiefs' stunts often left gaps for Denver to exploit.
Colorado Rockies’ 2026 rookie Gabriel Hughes finally cracks the majors after a turbulent climb. Drafted 10th overall in 2022, he missed 2023-24 with Tommy John surgery, rebounded in Triple‑A Albuquerque, and earned a call‑up on July 3, 2026. In his debut he closed out a game against the San Francisco Giants, then posted a quality start in his first outing versus the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the first rookie since Peter Lambert (2019) to do so. Despite a 6.33 ERA and an 0‑8 record over 14 games, his strike‑out ability (32 Ks in 25 Triple‑A innings) and recent low‑hit outings hint at untapped potential. The article weighs his flashes of power against the refinement he still needs.
The Portland Trail Blazers seize a statement 118-110 road win over the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets, improving to 5-1 in the 2026‑27 season. Beyond Jamal Murray’s 35 points and Jokic’s near‑triple‑double, the piece highlights the Blazers’ newfound cohesion: balanced ball movement, collective defense and a team‑first mindset not seen since the peak Lillard years. Coach Micah Nori’s continuity system and GM Joe Cronin’s roster construction are credited for turning a previously fractured squad into a unified unit, with role players like Sidy Cissoko thriving. Fans are cautiously optimistic that this unity could sustain the Blazers’ early success.
The Leafs face a brutal November stretch with eight of their next nine games at home against Utah, Montreal, New Jersey, Colorado, Minnesota and Edmonton. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who has let in three or more goals in nine of his first ten appearances, must rebound quickly or risk losing the starter role to Anthony Stolarz. Former GM Brian Burke joins the Leafs Morning Take to defend Bobrovsky, critique the Chayka‑Marchenko trade, and weigh in on Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna and the team's bottom six ahead of his Hall of Fame induction. The episode also highlights Movember fundraisers and upcoming podcast hosts.
The Colorado Avalanche post their first three‑game winning streak of the season with a 5‑2 triumph over the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 3, 2026. After a chaotic first period—including a bounce‑back goal for Chicago and a disallowed Avalanche goal—the Avs responded with two rapid goals to tie the game, then added three more. Jaden Schwartz and Nazem Kadri each netted twice, Devon Toews scored the empty‑netter, and T.J. Hughes contributed two assists. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood made key glove saves as Colorado pulls ahead in the early season race.
Patrick Mahomes acknowledges the Chiefs' 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, saying his own play put kicker Harrison Butker in a bad position after a 54‑yard miss that could have extended the lead. Mahomes threw for 321 yards, three TDs and a 73.2% completion rate, while running back Emmett Johnson posted 128 receiving yards. The defeat drops Kansas City to 5‑2 and hands Denver the AFC West lead. Butker, who has missed six field goals this season, now faces scrutiny as the team added veteran Justin Tucker to the practice squad.
Portland Trail Blazers beat Denver Nuggets 118-110 on Monday. Deni Avdija scored 28 points; Donovan Clingan posted 17 points and 18 rebounds.