The Dallas Cowboys host the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 1, a matchup that puts linebacker Josh Sweat in the spotlight. ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes multiple teams, including Dallas, are eyeing a trade for Sweat ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. Sweat, coming off a 16‑tackle, 2‑sack stretch with the Cardinals, recorded a strip‑sack against Matthew Stafford and previously posted a career‑high 12 sacks in 2025. The Cowboys, now 3‑4, have bolstered their pass rush with Rashan Gary and rookie edge rusher Malachi Lawrence, while the Cardinals sit 2‑5 after a recent loss to Denver. The game offers Dallas a live look at Sweat’s impact before any deal materializes.
Before his debut as CBS’s lead analyst for the Broncos‑Chiefs Week 8 showdown, former NFL star J.J. Watt tries to take an early‑morning walk at Empower Field and is turned away by security. Despite passing a facial‑recognition scan, the Broncos staff refuse entry because Watt lacks an official NFL Events credential—a rule clarified by league communications. The incident, shared by Watt on The NFL Today+, highlights the strict access protocols introduced league‑wide in 2024. Watt, newly signed to a multiyear CBS deal after Tony Romo’s exit, respects the security decision as he prepares to join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson in the broadcast booth.
Jaylen Waddle is listed as questionable for the Broncos' Week 8 showdown with the Chiefs on Nov. 1, 2026, after aggravating a chest injury. Despite a muted start in Denver—just one two‑yard catch in his debut at Arrowhead—Waddle remains the Broncos' top receiver and could be pivotal in the AFC West clash (Broncos 5‑2, Chiefs 5‑1). Sources cite his health trending upward, and ESPN projects him for 10.85 PPR fantasy points, though he hasn't broken 10 points in three weeks. Fans and fantasy owners will be watching to see if he can finally break his yards‑and‑touchdown drought against Kansas City.
Russell Wilson and Sean Payton probably aren't going to be hanging out anytime soon, but the retired quarterback still feels his former head coach is going to get the win Sunday.
Week 8 Sunday afternoon kickoff features a slate of matchups across CBS and FOX, highlighted by the Ravens‑Bills, Browns‑Steelers, Colts‑Jaguars, and Titans‑Bengals at 1 p.m. ET, followed by Chiefs‑Broncos and Patriots‑Dolphins at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS. On FOX, the Vikings take on the Lions, Cardinals clash with the Cowboys, Raiders face the Jets, Falcons meet the Buccaneers, and the Chargers play the Rams at 4:05 p.m. ET. The night caps with the Commanders hosting the Eagles at 8:20 p.m. ET in Northwest Stadium.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirms the Indianapolis Colts are willing to trade star running back Jonathan Taylor before the Nov. 10 deadline, seeking at least a second‑round pick. The Giants, Packers, Vikings, Broncos and Bengals have all entered talks, with the article ranking their chances. The Giants top the list but may lack draft capital, while Green Bay could offer a four‑pick package if no first‑rounder is needed. Minnesota sits second with depth at running back, Cincinnati offers strong draft assets but faces salary‑cap constraints, and Denver rounds out the contenders.
The Denver Broncos, sitting 5-2 after seven games and eyeing a Super Bowl run, are hunting a true workhorse at running back. With no clear lead RB, they’ve set sights on veteran Jonathan Taylor, who has logged 140 carries for 587 yards and eight touchdowns this season and boasts a career 4.8 YPC and 83 rushing scores. Former Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson even hinted Taylor’s agent should consider Denver. As the November 10 trade deadline looms, the trade talk could reshape the Broncos’ offense and give quarterback Bo Nix a reliable ground threat.
Field Gulls previews NFL Week 8 Sunday games for Seattle Seahawks fans, noting a quiet morning without an international matchup. The 10 am PT slate features Ravens @ Bills, Browns @ Steelers, and Vikings @ Lions. At 1:25 pm PT, the Chiefs‑Broncos AFC West rematch follows a tough opening‑night loss to Kenneth Walker. Seahawks supporters are urged to watch the Chargers‑Rams clash, with the Rams favored but the Chargers seeking a first win after a bye. Sunday Night Football pits the Eagles against the Commanders.
A Sunday morning report from a member of the NFL on CBS' broadcast team indicates that the Broncos will have their leading receiver Sunday.
The AFC West showdown in Week 8 pits the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver Broncos at Mile High, with the division likely shaping into a two‑team race. After Kansas City’s 31‑10 rout in Week 1, the article forecasts a tighter contest: the Broncos hope to curb the Chiefs’ run game—Kenneth Walker III’s 173‑yard debut and Emmett Johnson will test Denver’s fifth‑worst rush defense—while Patrick Mahomes seeks redemption after a 20‑3 loss to Seattle, aided by the return of Rashee Rice. Denver’s quarterback Bo Nix, riding a three‑game streak and a 222‑yard, one‑TD performance against Arizona, could breakout against a Chiefs secondary missing cornerbacks Mansoor Delane and L’Jarius Sneed. The piece highlights each team’s strengths, key injuries, and the potential for a decisive divisional battle.
Week 8 NFL action faces a weather showdown as at least five games could be hit by rain or thunderstorms. The Bills‑Ravens, Vikings‑Lions and Browns‑Steelers are among the marquee matchups, while the Bengals‑Titans, Falcons‑Buccaneers, Jaguars‑Colts, Broncos‑Chiefs and Dolphins‑Patriots all carry a 36%‑50% chance of precipitation, with some forecasts calling for heavy showers and a flood watch. Unless lightning strikes, all contests are slated to start on time, but fans should expect slick conditions across multiple venues.
The Indianapolis Colts are weighing a trade of star running back Jonathan Taylor as the 2026 NFL trade deadline looms. ESPN’s Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter list the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings as primary suitors, with FOX’s Jordan Schultz adding the Cincinnati Bengals. The Colts have reportedly turned down a second‑round‑pick offer and may demand a package similar to the 2022 Christian McCaffrey trade (multiple mid‑round picks). While the Giants have draft capital, sacrificing it could cripple their 2027 draft strategy, leaving the trade’s outcome uncertain.
Four NFL teams — the Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings — are reportedly at the top of the trade chase for Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, according to insiders Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. Indianapolis seeks a package similar to the 49ers’ deal for Christian McCaffrey (second through fifth‑round picks), though some say the price is steep. Taylor, 27, entered 2026 with 587 rushing yards, eight TDs and a new two‑year, $44 million extension, and is slated to play against the Jaguars Sunday.
Kansas City heads into Week 8 against Denver with tight‑end Travis Kelke’s ankle seemingly under control. After limited practice Thursday, Kelke participated fully on Wednesday and Friday and carries no injury designation for the game. He logged 44 receiving yards against Seattle last week, matching his season average, and posted 71 yards in the season‑opening win over the Broncos. The Chiefs also probe wide‑receiver options for Patrick Mahomes, according to insider James Palmer. Kelke’s status appears fine, but the offense may get a boost before the deadline.
The Chiefs must exploit Denver's weaknesses to bounce back and complete a season sweep of the Broncos in Week 8.
Denver should have its top target in the lineup for a crucial AFC West showdown with the Chiefs.
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, the Indianapolis Colts have shifted from keeping star RB Jonathan Taylor to openly fielding offers. Adam Schefter says the asking price mirrors the 2022 package the 49ers gave the Panthers for Christian McCaffrey—multiple mid‑round picks, likely a second‑rounder plus a Day‑3 selection. Teams reportedly interested include the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, each grappling with weak backfields. Taylor, an elite back with two contract years remaining, could fetch a McCaffrey‑type return, though a more modest haul seems probable.
The Denver Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8, a pivotal AFC West showdown with both teams sitting at 5‑5. A win puts the victor atop the division, and a second Chiefs win would give them a head‑to‑head tiebreaker after sweeping Denver in Week 1. Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle, sidelined by a chest injury, is listed as questionable but “trending in the right direction” according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. With RB RJ Harvey out and safety Talanoa Hufanga sidelined, Waddle could be crucial for Bo Nix against Patrick Mahomes.
The Kansas City Chiefs got off to a high-flying start this season, sitting at 5-0 after their first five games. While, on paper, things could have been better, the record showed that the Chiefs were back to their old tricks.
The Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) host the Denver Broncos (5-2) Sunday, Nov. 1, at 3:25 p.m. Arrowhead Time on CBS (locally KCTV‑5). The game returns to Mile High's natural grass after a 31‑10 Chiefs win in Week 1, though Denver has won the last two meetings and swept the Chiefs last season. Key details include Chiefs –1.5 odds from FanDuel, referee Clete Blakeman, and streams on NFL+. Radio options feature Mitch Holthus on KFNZ (English) and Oscar Monterroso on Audacy (Spanish), while Broncos coverage airs on KOA 850 AM. The matchup impacts the AFC West race.
The New York Giants and Denver Broncos see their hopes of acquiring star running back Saquon Barkley dashed as sources confirm the Eagles will not trade him before the Nov. 10 deadline. Both teams, sitting 4-2-1 in the NFC East and just a half‑game behind Kansas City in the AFC West, were eyeing Barkley to bolster playoff pushes. Philadelphia, despite a 2-5 record, plans to keep the three‑time Pro Bowler for future draft leverage. The trade rumor dies, leaving the Giants and Broncos to seek other upgrades ahead of Week 8.
The Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos at 3:25 p.m. on Nov. 1 in a pivotal Week 8 AFC West clash. Both teams sit near the top—Chiefs 5‑1, Broncos 5‑2—so a Chiefs win would extend their division lead to three games thanks to a head‑to‑head sweep, while a Broncos victory would tie the standings and give Denver a tiebreak edge due to a tougher remaining schedule. Denver’s defense, now the NFL’s No. 3 scoring unit and league‑leading with 21 sacks, faces a Chiefs offense that relied on Kenneth Walker’s 173 rushing yards in the season‑opening win. Experts project a close game, with a 20‑16 Kansas City advantage.
A recent SB Nation Reacts poll reveals only 16% of Arizona Cardinals fans confidence in the team's direction after a 12‑play, three‑point drive against Denver. Despite offseason upgrades on the offensive line and at running back, scoring has slumped under head coach Jonathan LaFleur and starter Jacoby Brissett. Fans are pushing for 19‑year‑old quarterback Carson Beck to take the reins, viewing him as a potential cure before blaming the coach. The Cardinals enter the Cowboys matchup as full‑touchdown underdogs on FanDuel, with a projected team total of 23.5 points.
It's unlikely the Patriots will make a major deal, and I don't think they need to in order to compete for a Super Bowl title. While the Patriots' current injury situation is not ideal — and 180 degrees different than last season (that was predictable) — they are going to get a lot of players back with a lot of ballgame left, including some very challenging games (Bills, Vikings, at Chiefs, vs. Broncos) to prep/make their postseason push.
Not everyone is convinced K.C. will roll over Denver again, but the majority rules in the Chiefs' favor.