Monday Morning Bag Skate recaps the latest NHL action, highlighting the Panthers' 3‑2 win over the Blackhawks and the Canadiens' 4‑1 victory against Chicago, both reported by the Sun‑Times, Tribune and Athletic. It also notes ex‑Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones' lukewarm welcome back to the team and previews the Blackhawks' upcoming week (10/22) with a "show, don’t tell" approach.
Greg Dulcich gave Miami Dolphins OC Bobby Slowik more reason to get him involved in the passing game moving forward.
In a dramatic homecoming, the Ottawa Senators steamroll the Florida Panthers 5-2 on October 21, 2026, as Brady Tkachuk returns to the Canadian Tire Centre to a chorus of NSFW chants from the crowd. While Ottawa celebrates the rivalry win, the roundup also notes T.J. Hughes impressing the Avalanche, an upcoming NHL expansion draft outlook, and Connor McDavid’s record‑chasing start, among other league updates.
Lars Eller nets the decisive goal with 2:23 left in regulation, giving the Florida Panthers a 3-2 road victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Chicago strikes first at 2:34, but Florida rallies, tying the game before Eller’s late winner clinches the win. The win marks a key road triumph for the Panthers on October 26, 2026.
Well, it was a good ride. Eh, not really. For all intents and purposes, the New York Jets’ utterly abysmal 28-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins brought an end to the Aaron Glenn era in Florham Park. Barring a miracle, the question is now “when”, not “if”, the Jets will begin their search for the ...
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Week 8 waiver-wire picks for standard‑scoring fantasy leagues spotlight five under‑owned players (all under 55% rostered on ESPN). RB Jonah Coleman (DEN) returns from injury with 6.0 YPC and could see a larger role; WR Omar Cooper Jr. (NYJ) posted back‑to‑back 100‑yard, 1‑TD games; WR KC Concepcion (CLE) broke out with 129 receiving yards and some rushing scoops; RB Seth McGowan (IND) earned 11 carries against Minnesota amid trade rumors around Jonathan Taylor; and WR Caleb Douglas (MIA) returned from an ankle break with two touchdowns in Week 7. Each listing includes recent stats, usage trends, and ownership percentages to help managers decide who to add now.
TreVeyon Henderson shows promise but has been quiet in his sophomore season, playing just 13 of 54 snaps in the Patriots' 24-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. Coach Mike Vrabel says Henderson remains trusted, though injuries—including a recent high‑ankle sprain and an August ankle issue—and the rise of third‑back Corey Kiner have limited his usage. Since returning in Week 2, Henderson has logged 57 touches for 248 yards and one TD, projecting roughly 700 yards and three scores this year versus 1,132 yards and 10 TDs in 2025. Vrabel believes Henderson will see more action down the stretch, possibly as early as Week 8 against the Dolphins.
The Miami Heat's early-season struggles could end up being a blessing in disguise.
The New York Jets should look at one of these 10 Aaron Glenn replacements after the team's horrible home loss to the Miami Dolphins.
The New York Jets suffered a humiliating Week 7 loss to the winless Miami Dolphins on Oct. 25, 2026, prompting calls to end Aaron Glenn’s short‑lived head‑coaching tenure. The article highlights the 0‑8 AFC East start, a 107‑6 halftime deficit over the past two games, and the team’s struggles to involve star receiver Garrett Wilson. It argues Glenn, despite his franchise legacy, is outmatched and likely won’t return in 2027, leaving owner Woody Johnson as the decisive factor.
After slipping to 0-6, the Los Angeles Chargers endured a swamped bye week as fans mocked quarterback Justin Herbert on social media, coining jokes like “Tank for Jeremiah Smith” and “0‑17 incoming.” The ridicule intensified following the Miami Dolphins’ win, leaving the Chargers alone at the NFL’s bottom. Boomer Esiason even floated a trade for Herbert and Dak Prescott, while Cleveland media debated a possible Browns deal. The Chargers next face the Rams on Nov. 1 at SoFi Stadium and host the Texans a week later, hopeful that the return of lineman Joe Alt could spark a turnaround.
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher attends his second NFL game of the year at MetLife Stadium for the New York Jets' 28‑24 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 25, 2026. While featured in the Jets' "Celebrity Spotlight," Gallagher looks visibly unimpressed, waving briefly before turning his head down. The Jets fall to 2‑5, with Geno Smith throwing for 287 yards, three TDs and one INT, and Braelon Allen rushing for 104 yards. Dolphins QB Malik Willis contributes 208 passing yards, two TDs and a rushing score. The post notes Gallagher’s prior London game and his band’s recent MetLife concerts.
Three winners and three losers from the New York Jets' Week 7 loss to the previously winless Miami Dolphins, Aaron Glenn's eighth-straight AFC East loss.
The Miami Dolphins won their first game of the Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan era; it was a team effort.
Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley celebrates his first NFL win, guiding the team to a 28‑25 comeback triumph over the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2026. The victory ends a 0‑5 start and marks Hafley’s debut win at MetLife Stadium, his home state. Quarterback Malik Willis threw for 208 yards and two TDs, adding a rushing score, while rookie Caleb Douglas caught both touchdowns, including a 63‑yard strike in the fourth quarter. Hafley praised his players’ resilience, recalled locker‑room water celebrations, and stressed the importance of staying process‑focused as Miami prepares for a Sunday showdown with the New England Patriots.
The New York Jets fall to the winless Miami Dolphins 28-25 in Week 7, dropping to 2-5 and intensifying calls for head coach Aaron Glenn’s dismissal. Despite Geno Smith’s 287 yards and three touchdowns and Omar Cooper Jr.’s 115 receiving yards, New York’s defense surrenders 156 rushing yards and a critical 63-yard TD to Caleb Douglas, allowing Miami to build a 21-7 halftime lead and convert all three fourth‑down attempts. Malik Willis throws for 208 yards and two TDs, while Ollie Gordon II rushes for 103 yards and a score. The loss fuels scrutiny of Glenn’s game management and defensive schemes, with analysts urging the Jets to consider a coaching change before the 2027 season.
The Miami Heat open the 2026‑27 season at a historic low, slipping to 0‑3 – their worst start since 2007 – after a 115‑110 loss to a short‑handed Charlotte Hornets. The Heat erased a 21‑point deficit, tied the game at 104, but fell short, now outscored by 47 points over three games. Giannis Antetokounmpo, limited to 14 points, lamented the team’s lack of tone, while Coach Erik Spoelstra bluntly warned that the system isn’t working and urged players to inspire each other. The franchise faces a crucial early‑season turnaround.
Anthony Edwards pours in 26 points in 28 minutes as the Minnesota Timberwolves dominate the Toronto Raptors 117-94 in their home opener, extending their perfect start to 3-0. The win marks the Wolves’ third straight victory by over 20 points, following similar blowouts of the Miami Heat and another opponent. Minnesota’s early-season surge keeps them unbeaten heading into the next matchup.
The New York Jets fell to the Miami Dolphins, dropping to 2-5, and a new stat highlights their woes: they have been outscored 107‑6 in the final two minutes of the first half over 24 games under head coach Aaron Glenn. Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin blasted the trend on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, urging the Jets to practice two‑minute drills daily. The Dolphins stretched their lead to 21‑7 just before halftime. Despite early‑season promise against Green Bay and Detroit, the Jets can’t convert to wins, and Glenn’s job may be on the line as they prepare to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 1.
The Miami Heat sit 0-3 after a 115-110 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, but ClutchPoints argues panic is premature. The piece highlights the steep adjustment required for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, the first true big‑man duo since the Bosh‑Shaq era, noting Adebayo’s modest 13 points, seven rebounds and 42.9% shooting. Defensive woes are evident as the team ranks 27th in defensive rating, despite a roster boasting Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and Klay Thompson. Players like Mitchell and Bobby Portis Jr. echo the need for chemistry and trust. The article stresses that early‑season growing pains are expected and that the Heat’s ceiling remains high.
The Dallas Mavericks (1-2) travel to Miami to face a 0-3 Heat team fresh off high‑profile offseason moves, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson and former Mavs sharpshooters. The preview highlights Kyrie Irving’s return from injury management and Cooper Flg’s questionable status after a shoulder scare, while noting the Heat’s reliance on Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo for scoring. Dallas boasts one of only four teams shooting above 50% early this season, contrasted with Miami’s sub‑42% field‑goal rate. The article outlines three key angles: the impact of Irving and Flagg, the challenge of containing Antetokounmpo, and the statistical edge the Mavericks hold heading into the 6:30 p.m. tip‑off at the Kaseya Center.
Aaron Glenn’s decision to keep all three timeouts unused in the closing minutes of the first half cost the Jets a chance to stop Miami’s 91‑yard drive, leading to a 28‑25 loss to the Dolphins on Oct. 26, 2026. ESPN’s Mike Greenberg blasted the blunder as “inexcusable,” citing Glenn’s 5‑19 record and 0‑8 AFC East mark. The Dolphins, 1‑5 under new coach Jeff Hafley, surged with Malik Willis’s 2‑yard TD and a 63‑yard catch‑and‑run by Caleb Douglas. Geno Smith threw for 287 yards and three TDs, while the Jets fell to 2‑5. Fans even chanted “fire Aaron Glenn” as the coach promised to improve.
The Miami Dolphins avoided 0-17 with a gutsy win over the New York Jets on Sunday. The question now becomes: can the Dolphins avoid 1-16?
Jarvis Landry, a five‑time Pro Bowler, claims former Dolphins coach Adam Gase traded him to Cleveland in 2018 to ‘kill’ his career. Despite the move, Landry posted 81 catches for 976 yards in 2018, a career‑high 1,174 yards in 2019, and earned four more Pro Bowl nods while the Browns struggled until a playoff‑bound 2020 season. Landry, who never wanted to leave Miami, later called Gase’s trade comment a joke, and the receiver finished his career with the Saints in 2022.
After the New York Jets fall 28-25 to the Miami Dolphins on October 25, ESPN’s Mike Greenberg launches a scathing attack on head coach Aaron Glenn, calling the loss “absolute disgrace” and urging the Jets to fire him. Greenberg lambasts Glenn’s halftime timeout decisions, saying the coach’s game‑management is among the worst in the NFL. Glenn defended his choice not to use a timeout to regain possession, but Greenberg called the explanation “inexcusable.” The backlash highlights growing frustration among Jets fans and the media’s uneasy role in critiquing the team’s leadership.