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The Baltimore Ravens are set to bolster their quarterback depth by acquiring Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The trade is expected to finalize this weekend ahead of Baltimore’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Details on the terms of the deal remain pending.
Sam Darnold is ruled out with a quad injury for the Seahawks’ Week 9 showdown against the Arizona Cardinals, leaving backup Drew Lock, who is nursing an elbow issue, to start. Lock previously slammed Arizona 31-7, completing 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards and three TDs. The Cardinals must tighten their defense—boosting pressure and limiting big plays—to avoid another costly loss, despite Seattle’s quarterback uncertainty. Coach Mike Macdonald’s decision reshapes the matchup, but Arizona can’t assume an easy win.
The Baltimore Ravens are set to trade for quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals, according to Adam Schefter. The deal should finalize this weekend, but Brissett will miss Baltimore’s Week 9 Thursday night game against Jacksonville. With Lamar Jackson on IR and Tyler Huntley out for the season, the Ravens face a quarterback crisis. Brissett, 33, has started eight games in 2026, posting a 63.3% completion rate, 1,719 yards, 10 TDs and seven INTs. He previously played for the Patriots, Colts, Dolphins, Browns, Commanders and Cardinals.
Seattle Seahawks will start former Missouri star quarterback Drew Lock on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals after Sam Darnold is sidelined with an injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Lock, who threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-7 Week 2 victory over Arizona when Darnold was out, makes his second start of the season. The 2019 second‑round pick, a former Denver backup, hopes to replicate his dominant performance as Seattle fights to stay alive in the NFC West.
Tyler Allgeier earns his first NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor after a breakout performance in Week 8. The Cardinals rallied from a deficit to beat the Dallas Cowboys in overtime, with Allgeier posting 147 rushing yards, 44 receiving yards and two touchdowns—including a 63‑yard run, the longest rushing TD of the season. Stepping up amid injuries to Jeremiyah Love and Bam Knight, he posted a plus‑96 rushing yards over expected, the best Arizona mark since 2018. The award marks the team’s third NFC Player of the Week this season, its highest total since 2021, and hints at a new offensive spark for Arizona.
With Sam Darnold sidelined, Drew Lock is in line to start for the Seattle Seahawks against the Cardinals.
The trade deadline chatter centers on the Colts, Jaguars and Titans. ESPN’s Adam Schefter flags QB Daniel Jones as a surprise candidate, while offers linger for RB Jonathan Taylor and WR Josh Downs; DT Grover Stewart, TE Mo Alie‑Cox and WR Keenan Allen also float on the market. The Jaguars are aggressively courting interior D‑line help, eyeing Eagles DT Moro Ojomo and Cardinals S Budda Baker, and field interest in WR Brian Thomas Jr. from the Chiefs. Titans insider Terry McCormick says deals are “slim,” though RB Tony Pollard could fetch a mid‑round pick, with S Amani Hooker, WR Calvin Ridley and DE Jacob Martin also listed as trade bait. The deadline looms Tuesday.
The Seattle Seahawks, defending Super Bowl champions, rule starting quarterback Sam Darnold out with a quadriceps injury suffered during Monday night’s 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. Coach Mike Macdonald says Darnold is week‑to‑week and won’t play in Sunday’s NFC West clash with the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 8, prompting backup Drew Lock to start. Lock, who helped Seattle win a comeback against New England and threw three TDs in a previous win over the Cardinals, will be supported by rookie Jalen Milroe. The Seahawks sit 4‑4 and hope the change sparks a turnaround.
The Seattle Seahawks enter Week 9 at 4‑4 and a road favorite against the Arizona Cardinals, but starting quarterback Sam Darnold is out with a quad injury suffered late against Chicago. He has thrown for 1,478 yards, 10 TDs and nine interceptions this season. Backup Drew Lock, who is also nursing a wrist issue, will start, with Jalen Milroe seeing reps in practice. Coach Mike Macdonald stresses the win is crucial for NFC West tiebreaker hopes, making the quarterback shuffle a key storyline.
Two weeks into the 2026‑27 NBA season, Howard Beck reports that rival executives are already eyeing three marquee players. Denver’s Nikola Jokic sounds “testy” after clashing with fans, prompting 29 front‑office leaders to consider ways to acquire him before his extension expires next summer. Miami’s Bam Adebayo appears “aggravated,” blaming the media as the Heat stumble to a 2‑5 start alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Phoenix’s Devin Booker, labeled as “wasting talent,” endures a 1‑4 start for the Suns. While no trades are imminent, Beck notes the league’s “bad vibes” have front offices taking notes on potential moves.
The Seattle Seahawks will enter Week 9 without starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who is sidelined with a quad injury and a cracked rib sustained in Monday night’s loss to the Chicago Bears. Coach Mike Macdonald labels Darnold "week-to-week," prompting the return of Drew Lock to the starting lineup. Lock, who filled in for Darnold in Week 1 and has thrown 4 touchdowns—all to Jaxon Smith‑Njigba—in two full outings without a turnover, missed his last two games with an elbow injury but is now healthy. He will face Gardner Minshew II, who steps in for benched Jacoby Brissett, in the Seahawks’ home rematch against the Arizona Cardinals.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will be sidelined with a quad injury for Sunday's matchup against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, head coach Mike Macdonald announced Wednesday.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold suffers a quad injury on Monday Night Football against the Bears and will miss Sunday’s home game versus the Arizona Cardinals. Veteran backup Drew Lock, who previously helped Seattle beat the Cardinals on the road, gets the start. The Cardinals will be led by Gardner Minshew, who recently replaced Jacoby Brissett after a comeback win over Dallas. Kickoff is set for Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET in Seattle, and the Seahawks hope Lock can replicate his early‑season success without Darnold.
The Arizona Cardinals are weighing a tough trade deadline decision as veteran safety Budda Baker, a longtime franchise staple, draws interest from the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says both contending teams see Baker’s experience and versatility as a boost for their playoff pushes, while Arizona’s losing streak could make moving the player more likely. The trade talk also includes defensive end Josh Sweat, linked to the Dallas Cowboys, and quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who signed a reworked contract in August and may be open to a mid‑season move.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirms that starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who suffered a quad injury in Monday’s game, will miss Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. The 29‑year‑old will be listed as week‑to‑week but not placed on IR, with veteran Drew Lock slated to start Sunday. Darnold, a former 2018 first‑round pick, has thrown for 1,478 yards, 10 TDs and nine interceptions this season across seven games. The move follows his three‑year, $100 million deal with Seattle after stints with the Jets, Panthers, 49ers and Vikings.
The trade deadline buzz centers on Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson, whose thumb injury and lack of a recent extension have sparked speculation about his future. ESPN analysts note his hefty 2027 cap hit and no‑trade clause, suggesting a possible trade if a new deal stalls, with the Cardinals’ benched Jacoby Brissett and even the Colts’ Daniel Jones emerging as potential targets. Cleveland, despite an 11‑pick haul and a 5‑3 record, is likely to focus on depth at tight end or the defensive line rather than a marquee move. Pittsburgh is actively scouting receiver upgrades to support Aaron Rodgers in his final season. Key player names include Jackson, Jacoby Brissett, Daniel Jones, Derrick Henry and Rashod Bateman.
The latest trade‑deadline chatter centers on several NFL teams. The Bills could trade for Cardinals safety Budda Baker if Arizona agrees. The Dolphins, despite a poor record, aren’t eager sellers but would consider strong offers for DT Zach Sieler and OT Austin Jackson. Jets running back Breece Hall emerges as a surprise candidate, though insiders say New York likely retains him to bolster a deeper backfield and give HC Aaron Glenn a chance. OLB Will McDonald IV is also off the market. Meanwhile, the Patriots adopt an opportunistic stance, eyeing cheap depth pieces at DT or OLB and may flip high‑salary players like DT Christian Barmore for future assets.
In this week’s Cowboys roundtable, the panel blames offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer most for the 27‑20 loss to Arizona, citing his poor play‑calling, conservative game management and failure to exploit a 5.6‑yard left‑side run advantage. Critics also point to Jerry Jones’ franchise leadership and a lacking team culture, while noting defensive lapses and missed assignments that turned a solid first half into a collapse. The discussion highlights missed opportunities for creative plays like Sean Payton’s screen pass and questions the overall direction of Dallas’s coaching staff.
The Phoenix Suns (1‑4) head to a seven‑game homestand on Oct. 21, 2026, seeking redemption against the Portland Trail Blazers (5‑1) – the same team that humiliated them with a 41‑point loss in the season opener. With Mark Williams out (left‑shoulder surgery) and Jordan Goodwin and Rasheer Fleming questionable, Phoenix hopes Jalen Green’s improving playmaking can spark a turnaround. Portland, despite missing Ja Morant and Shaedon Sharpe, boasts depth and a roster built for resilience. The preview highlights the injury report, recent stats, and the stakes of this pivotal matchup.
After a 10‑point loss to the Chicago Bears, Seattle’s Seahawks tumble out of the top‑10 in the latest national power rankings. CBS Sports and Bleacher Report each drop them six spots—to 14th and 13th—citing Sam Darnold’s struggles and a 4‑4 record that makes the win over Kansas City look like a fluke. More lenient outlets move the Seahawks only a few places, with NFL.com placing them 7th, ESPN at 8th, and Pro Football Talk at 9th. The average ranking fell from 5.8 to 10.2, and questions loom over offensive coordinator Brian Fleury’s future as Seattle heads into a Week 9 showdown with the Arizona Cardinals.
Charles Bassey is quickly becoming a key boost for the Golden State Warriors, addressing their longtime center shortage. In six games he posts 6.8 points on 64% shooting and five rebounds, but his real value lies in rim protection and pick‑and‑roll efficiency alongside Stephen Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg. Bassey delivered 19 points and 8 rebounds in a win over the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 2 and posted a +14 rating in the comeback against the Lakers on Oct. 30, even blocking Walker Kessler. With veterans Draymond Green and Al Horford aging, Bassey’s presence offers the Warriors a reliable, defensive spark they can’t ignore.
Defense was the Phoenix Suns' calling card during their 2025-26 turnaround. Now, through five games, they rank dead last in defensive rating.
The Portland Trail Blazers head to Phoenix on Thursday, Nov. 4, for a showdown against a struggling Suns squad (1-4). Portland boasts a perfect 5-1 record, including a historic 43‑12 first‑quarter blowout in their season‑opening win over Phoenix. The Blazers carry key injuries—Ja Morant, Shaedon Sharpe, Jayson Kent and John Tonje—while the Suns list Jordan Goodwin as questionable and Mark Williams out. Phoenix relies on offensive firepower from Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Miles Bridges but ranks last in defensive rating. Expect another high‑scoring game with Portland favored to extend its road streak.
The selection marks Tyler Allgeier's first player of the week honor of his career. He is the third Cardinal to win a player of the week award this year.
A developing situation in Minnesota has sparked questions before Monday night's showdown.