Kelly Stafford, wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, publicly criticizes the NFL’s schedule that leaves Los Angeles with essentially no true bye week. The Rams play on Thanksgiving Eve against the Packers after a Week 10 game on Nov. 25, then face the Chiefs on Thursday night, totaling 10 days of consecutive play. With a 4‑4 record and a grueling travel load of 34,847 miles, the team eyes upcoming matchups versus Washington and Arizona. Stafford’s Instagram rant highlights broader league moves to add Black‑Friday games for higher viewership.
The Ravens trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett receives a provisional B+ grade, as Baltimore (4‑4) scrambles for stability after injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. Brissett brings 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and familiarity with coach Israel Woolfork, but will likely back up rookie Joe Fagnano before seeing action. The Cardinals also earn a B+ by moving Brissett, who was demoted to third‑string after naming Gardner Minshew the starter, to recoup value despite unknown compensation. Both teams address roster needs, but the final verdict hinges on the trade price.
NBA legend Eddie Johnson fires another shot at Draymond Green after the Warriors’ 116-113 win over the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 2, 2026. Johnson ridicules Green—calling him the “ultimate groin kicker”—in response to Suns rookie Charles Bassey’s criticism of Phoenix’s physical play. The game saw Green ejected after two technical fouls and multiple scuffles with Suns’ Khaman Maluach and Dillon Brooks. Johnson’s jab continues a months‑long feud that began with Green’s remarks about Jordan Poole and Charles Barkley, sparking back‑and‑forth exchanges on X. The latest spat highlights Green’s storied history of on‑court confrontations.
The Dallas Cowboys suffered a historic 24-10 fourth‑quarter collapse, losing 33‑30 in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals and falling to 3‑5. Despite pouring five of seven 2026 draft picks into a revamped defense anchored by safety Caleb Downs, the unit remains near the league bottom, allowing 26.6 points and 385.4 yards per game. Meanwhile, head coach Brian Schottenheimer draws criticism for his $5 million salary—about one‑quarter of top coaches—sparking debate as owner Jerry Jones, whose franchise is valued at $15.5 billion, dismisses any link between pay and wins. The Cowboys now travel to Indianapolis to face a 2‑6 Colts.
The Buffalo Bills, sitting 6-1 and boasting the league’s highest‑scoring offense, still rank 24th in points allowed, with a passing defense that concedes the third‑most yards in the NFL. Ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline, GM Brandon Beane is reportedly eyeing a fix in the secondary, targeting two‑time First‑Team All‑Pro safety Budda Baker of the 3‑5 Arizona Cardinals. Analyst Jeremy Fowler notes the Cardinals might entertain a move despite Baker’s contract through 2027, offering Buffalo a potential short‑term upgrade that could become a long‑term solution.
The Baltimore Ravens are set to acquire Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett, with the trade expected to be completed by the weekend ahead of the Ravens' Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 16. Brissett, who started eight games for the Cardinals and posted a 63.3% completion rate, 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and 7 INTs, is being brought in after Lamar Jackson (thumb surgery) and backup Tyler Huntley (toe injury) are both out, leaving the Ravens with a fourth QB this season. Brissett, now a free agent after a trade request, could become a realistic QB2/QB1 option for fantasy managers, while the trade deadline looms on Nov. 10.
The Cardinals have dealt with a banged up offensive line all season, but one of their starters is on the path to returning.
After a decade and 1,662 plate appearances, the Pavin Smith era with the Arizona Diamondbacks ends. Drafted seventh overall in 2017, Smith never secured a full-time role, posting a modest 0.2 bWAR and 0.9 fWAR. He peaked with a Rookie of the Year nod in 2021 and a three‑homer game on Sept. 8, 2024, but his OPS slumped to .188 in 2023 and his playing time dwindled. Despite solid performances in Triple‑A Reno, he couldn’t translate that success to the majors. The article reviews his inconsistent tenure, injuries, and the brief resurgence in early 2025 before his departure.
Two weeks into the 2026‑27 NBA season, rival front offices are already eyeing Nikola Jokić (Nuggets 3‑3), Bam Adebayo (Heat 2‑5) and Devin Booker (Suns 1‑4), according to The Ringer’s Howard Beck. The report notes Kyrie Irving also makes the watch list, and executives are monitoring the struggling Pelicans (3‑4) and Kings (1‑6). Jokić, still averaging a near‑triple‑double, rebuffed booing fans and hints at a contract decision next summer, while Adebayo, now paired with Giannis Antetokounmpo, averages 16.3 points as Miami tries to shed a 0‑4 start. Trades could surface before the Feb. 11 deadline or next off‑season.
The Baltimore Ravens acquire veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals amid looming season‑ending injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. Fans and analysts weigh in: some praise Brissett as a solid bridge starter who can keep the offense watchable, while others doubt the move given the team’s broader roster issues and question the low‑round draft pick cost. The trade, likely a 5th‑ or 6th‑round pick, positions Brissett to debut against the Chargers, offering a chance to spark a struggling playoff push.
The trade deadline heats up with the 49ers eyeing a major addition, according to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. On the Cardinals’ side, edge rusher Josh Sweat may need a salary sweetener, while safety Budda Baker becomes a potential target for the Bills or Jaguars, says Jeremy Fowler. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who restructured his deal for a midseason move, is headed to Baltimore, with the deal set to finalize after Thursday night. The Rams, meanwhile, sit out the market after reacquiring Myles Garrett and awaiting Davante Adams’ return from IR.
Four days after warming up for the Dallas Cowboys, Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is traded to the Baltimore Ravens, who lost starters Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley to injury. The move, announced by Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort, makes Brissett a likely rental for Baltimore’s 4-4 season as they hunt a playoff spot. Arizona promoted veteran Gardner Minshew to starter for the upcoming Seattle game, bumping rookie Carson Beck to backup, while Brissett drops to QB3. The trade details remain pending, but the veteran’s low salary and AFC North experience could boost the Ravens.
Rival NBA executives are zeroing in on the early struggles of the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns, according to Howard Beck of The Ringer. Despite the Nuggets sitting at 3‑3, the Heat at 2‑5 after pairing Bam Adebayo with Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Suns at 1‑4 following a 17‑point collapse against the Warriors, the focus is on star players Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo and Devin Booker. Beck notes the quick interest in established talent when teams underperform, though no trade rumors are confirmed yet.
The Arizona Cardinals are set to trade veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, with a deal expected to close by the weekend. Brissett, benched after starting 20 consecutive games for Arizona, could become Baltimore's starter amid a quarterback crisis—Lamar Jackson faces season‑ending thumb surgery and backup Tyler “Snoop” Huntley is out with turf toe. Rookie Joe Fagnano will start Thursday against Jacksonville, but Brissett may take the helm by Week 10 against the Chargers. The Ravens sit 4‑4, last in the AFC North, and this move signals they still aim for a playoff push.
Out of the blue, the Seahawks will have to prepare on a short week for a must-win NFC West rematch with the Cardinals minus their starting quarterback, who suffered multiple injuries in Monday’s loss to the Bears.
The Vikings’ brief pursuit of veteran QB Jacoby Brissett collapses as the Baltimore Ravens acquire him from the Arizona Cardinals, per Jordan Schultz and Adam Schefter. With Kyler Murray nursing a hamstring and only backup Max Brosmer available, Minnesota’s QB woes deepen. The trade, expected to finalize after Week 9, leaves the Vikings scrambling for alternatives before the Nov. 10 deadline, eyeing possible moves for Kirk Cousins or other options amid mounting pressure ahead of their Monday Night Football clash with the Bills.
The Baltimore Ravens trade for quarterback Jacoby Brissett after Lamar Jackson’s thumb surgery and Tyler Huntley’s season-ending injury. While fans hoped he’d debut against Jacksonville, ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the deal won’t clear in time for Thursday night, and Brissett is slated to start in Week 10 on Monday Night Football versus the Los Angeles Chargers. In the meantime, backup Joe Fagnano took snaps against the Jaguars, but the Ravens fell short. Brissett, who was demoted to third‑string by the Cardinals last week, now has a chance to steer Baltimore’s season.
The Baltimore Ravens trade for former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett after injuries land Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on IR. Brissett, who has thrown for 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and seven picks this season, is slated to start once the deal closes this weekend, although Joe Fagnano will still start against Jacksonville on Thursday. Jackson’s injury appears season‑ending, and Huntley is unlikely to return. The Ravens, 4‑4 and last in the AFC North, face the Steelers on Dec. 20 and Jan. 10 as Brissett brings a pocket‑passer style rather than a running threat.
The Baltimore Ravens trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett as injuries sideline Lamar Jackson (thumb) and Tyler Huntley (turf toe). Brissett becomes the starter, with Joe Fagnano as backup and Kedon Slovis as third‑string. In Arizona, Gardner Minshew II takes the starting role after Brissett was benched in Week 8 versus Dallas. Brissett’s best performance came in Week 6, completing 68.6% for 218 yards with no turnovers in an 18‑16 win over the Rams. The deal is expected to finalize this weekend.
The Phoenix Suns must secure a morale‑boosting win over the Portland Trail Blazers after a crushing 124‑83 loss in their season opener. With the Suns sitting at 1‑4 and the Blazers at 5‑1, the article outlines three critical keys: reestablishing a defensive identity, improving rebounding to limit second‑chance points, and increasing physicality and perimeter control. Without these fixes, another defeat could deepen doubts about the team’s toughness and identity. The piece emphasizes that a victory would not only avenge the early embarrassment but also signal a turning point for a struggling Suns squad.
The Baltimore Ravens, reeling from injuries to starter Lamar Jackson (thumb surgery) and backup Tyler Huntley (turf toe), trade for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Brissett, 33, logged 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and a 79.7 passer rating in eight starts before being benched for Gardner Minshew. He joins rookie Joe Fagnano, who will start in Week 9, with Brissett slated to take over in Week 10 against the Chargers. The move follows the Ravens signing former Pitt QB Kedon Slovis from Green Bay's practice squad, as the team navigates a quarterback drought through Week 13 before Jackson’s potential return.
The Baltimore Ravens, reeling from season‑ending injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley in a Week 8 loss to Buffalo, trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals. Reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the deal is expected to finalize this weekend, though Brissett won’t debut against the Jaguars Thursday. The move ends the Ravens’ quarterback crisis and signals a shift from relying on an undrafted rookie to a seasoned starter.
The Arizona Cardinals trade veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens after eight games of uneven play—63.3% completions, 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and seven interceptions—and a costly loss to Dallas that saw Gardner Minshew spark a 33-30 OT win. With Brissett on a $15.5 million guaranteed 2026 contract and the Ravens scrambling for depth after Lamar Jackson’s thumb surgery and Tyler Huntley’s turf‑toe injury, the deal is expected to finalize this weekend. Arizona now pivots to Minshew as starter and rookie Carson Beck as backup, leaving the franchise to re‑evaluate its offensive identity.
The Arizona Cardinals trade veteran QB Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, ensuring he won't start when the Los Angeles Rams meet the Cardinals next week. After Brissett's 18-16 upset win over L.A. on Oct. 18, Arizona pivots to Gardner Minshew as starter, with Carson Beck as backup. The Ravens, reeling from injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler "Snoop" Huntley, plan to start undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano while Brissett competes for the job. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks bench Sam Darnold for Drew Lock against Arizona, signaling rapid shifts in the NFC West.
After Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley both go down with season‑ending injuries, the Baltimore Ravens have turned to veteran Jacoby Brissett. The 33‑year‑old, who started eight games for the Arizona Cardinals this year, is being traded to Baltimore and will likely take over in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano will start the Thursday night Week 9 game versus Jacksonville, but the Ravens hope Brissett’s 11‑year NFL experience—63.3% completion, 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and seven picks—will stabilize a 4‑4 team. The deal, reported by Adam Schefter, completes after a flurry of practice‑squad signings and will be finalized after the Jaguars matchup.