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.
The Denver Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs in a crucial Week 8 AFC West clash at Empower Field. Denver leans on a top‑10 defense that allows only 20.1 points and ranks fourth in sacks (3.0 per game), but its offense sits 30th in the league, averaging just 20.6 points. Meanwhile, the Chiefs sport a balanced attack that ranks fifth in total yards (380.5) and a stingy defense that yields 17.2 points, though they struggle on third down and in the red zone. Key factors include Broncos pass‑rushers Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto pressuring Patrick Mahomes, and the availability of Denver’s WR Jaylen Waddle and Chiefs’ RB Kenneth Walker III. Injuries loom for both sides, with 10 Broncos and 11 Chiefs on the report.
The Indianapolis Colts have rebuffed an offer consisting of a 2027 second‑round pick and an extra selection for star running back Jonathan Taylor, signaling they will only trade him for a first‑rounder before the November 10 deadline. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, Taylor's team‑friendly contract—front‑loaded with a $15 million signing bonus and modest base salaries for 2027 ($15 M) and 2028 ($9.46 M)—makes him an attractive asset with no trade‑request pressure. Potential suitors such as the New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings must now raise their bids, or the Colts will retain the 27‑year‑old rushing champion for their 2027 roster.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton praises the growing confidence and pass‑rush production of OLB Que Robinson, noting his increased snap counts. In Kansas City, a rumored clash between Chiefs coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and offensive tackle Josh Simmons is downplayed by Mahomes, who says the team is having “hard conversations” but staying focused and moving in the right direction. Meanwhile, Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins admits the pressure of a rookie first‑overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, and highlights tight‑end Tre Tucker’s expanding role. Running back Ashton Jeanty calls for better communication with the offensive line to improve the ground game.
Former Oklahoma defensive standout Nik Bonitto, a 2021 No. 64 NFL draft pick for the Denver Broncos, blasted his alma mater after the Sooners’ 42‑25 loss to South Carolina on Oct. 31, 2026. Posting on X, Bonitto said, “I love my school but this is crazy – gotta make a change,” urging program reforms. South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers and quarterback, who threw for 302 yards, three TDs and two picks, dominated the game, leaving OU at 4‑4 with no College Football Playoff hope. Bonitto, who logged 117 tackles and 19 sacks at OU (2018‑21), joins the growing chorus demanding changes in Norman.
Taylor Rapp is moving up, while Cody Schrader is set for his first regular-season playing time in a Broncos uniform.
With the NFL trade deadline just two weeks away, Daily Norseman asks whether the undefeated Minnesota Vikings should add former Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor. The piece weighs the potential boost against a tight cap—only $37.7 million projected for 2027—and the risk of sacrificing future flexibility, especially with key contracts expiring for players like Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones and Justin Jefferson. It outlines the likely cost: a $4.4 million salary plus incentives and at least a 2nd‑ and 3rd‑round pick, while the Colts seek a first‑rounder. Competing suitors include the Packers, Broncos and Seahawks, making the decision pivotal for a deep playoff run.
Saturday’s NFL roster moves see several teams reshuffle practice squads and address injuries. The Bears cut DB Anthony Johnson, while the Bills elevate Geno Stone and A.J. Woods and sign Te’Cory Couch. Denver promotes G Gavin Ortega and RB Cody Schrader, signs DB Taylor Rapp, and puts RB R.J. Harvey on IR. The Chargers and Chiefs each lose a starter to IR (Derwin James, L’Jarius Sneed) and add practice‑ squad defensive backs. The Cowboys activate DB P.J. Locke; the Raiders activate WR Jack Bech. Numerous other clubs—Browns, Cardinals, Jets, Patriots, Ravens, Steelers, and more—elevate or sign players from their practice squads.
The Denver Broncos place running back RJ Harvey on short‑term IR after a knee injury in Thursday practice, sidelining him for at least four games. Harvey, a key offensive weapon, joins fellow IR stints for Tyler Badie and safety Talanoa Hufanga ahead of Sunday’s Week 8 showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. To fill the gaps, the club elevates RB Cody Schrader and OL Gavin Ortega to the game‑day roster, while veteran safety Taylor Rapp is promoted to the active roster. Starting left tackle Garett Bolles remains questionable with a hip issue.
The Indianapolis Colts have officially placed running back Jonathan Taylor on the trade block, with five teams—Denver, Green Bay, Minnesota, New York Giants, and Seattle—already engaging in talks. Sources say the Colts have received at least one offer that includes a second‑round pick and are targeting a return comparable to the 2022 Christian McCaffrey deal. Taylor met owner Carlie Irsay‑Gordon this week, who expressed personal affinity but acknowledges the trade value. With the Colts 2‑5 and a new GM search underway, the deadline to move Taylor is Nov. 10.
Jared Harrison-Hunte signed with the Cardinals on Sept. 1 and appeared in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos. He tallied one tackle.
Jonah Coleman is beginning to carve out a larger role in Denver's backfield just as the Chiefs are trying to recover from an ugly defensive performance against Seattle.
The Denver Broncos placed RB R.J. Harvey on injured reserve on Oct. 31, sidelining him for at least four games and leaving the backfield short on a versatile receiving threat. With the NFL trade deadline looming, the injury could accelerate Denver’s pursuit of Colts star Jonathan Taylor, who leads the league with eight rushing touchdowns. The Broncos, whose ground game averages just 3.8 yards per carry, see Taylor as an elite three‑down back to bolster their playoff push, especially as the New York Giants appear to back away from the deal.
The Denver Broncos place rookie RB RJ Harvey on short‑term IR ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Kansas City Chiefs. Harvey, sidelined by a knee injury in practice, will miss four games and can return as early as Dec. 6 against the Dolphins. The move hurts Denver’s rushing attack; JK Dobbins, Jonah Coleman and Cody Schrader may see more snaps. Harvey has logged 87 yards on 24 carries, 217 receiving yards on 25 catches and two touchdowns this season. The Chiefs sit atop the AFC West at 5‑1, while the Broncos sit at 5‑2.
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero reports that the Indianapolis Colts are fielding trade interest for running back Jonathan Taylor, but the franchise demands a premium return. The Colts turned down a 2027 second‑round pick plus an extra pick, signaling they hope for at least a first‑rounder—similar to the package the Panthers paid for Christian McCaffrey in 2022. Taylor, 27, is the team's 2nd‑all‑time rusher (8,185 yards, 77 TDs) and just signed a two‑year, $44 million extension. He currently totals 587 yards and eight touchdowns on 140 carries (4.2 YPC) in a 2‑5 season. Supects include the Bengals, Broncos, Packers, Vikings and Patriots, but Indianapolis says any offer must “blow them away.”
The Denver Broncos announced several roster moves ahead of their Week 8 showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. Running back RJ Harvey, the No. 60 overall pick in the 2025 draft, is placed on injured reserve after appearing in six games this season with 87 rushing yards, 217 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The team also promotes RB Cody Schrader and lineman Gavin Ortega to the active roster and signs safety Taylor Rapp. Harvey is in the second year of a four-year, $7.35 million contract.
Harvey landed on the Broncos' injury report Thursday due to a knee problem.
The Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) head into their AFC West showdown with the Denver Broncos (5-2) on Sunday missing two key cornerbacks. Rookie Mansoor Delane is sidelined by a shoulder injury, and veteran L’Jarius Sneed lands on injured reserve with a lingering knee issue, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Despite Denver’s struggling offense—just 270 yards per game—quarterback Bo Nix could find opportunities against a shorthanded Chiefs secondary. Coach Steve Spagnuolo faces a test, likely rotating new concepts to cover the gaps while the Chiefs aim to protect their first‑place grip on the West.
The Steelers promote wide receiver Brandon Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns, marking his third and final elevation this season. Johnson, 27, has seen limited action—three snaps vs. Tampa Bay and eight vs. New Orleans—and has yet to be targeted. Injuries keep starters Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson on IR, leaving backup Ben Skowronek questionable with a calf issue. The team also signs practice‑squad tight end Brandon Smith to the 53‑man roster. Johnson, an undrafted UCF alum, has 26 career receptions for 335 yards and five TDs across stints with Pittsburgh, the Broncos and the Raiders.
The Chiefs will face the Broncos without Mansoor Delane and L'Jarius Sneed, forcing major adjustments in the secondary.
The Dallas Cowboys activate safety P.J. Locke and promote tight end James Mitchell from the practice squad. Locke, a 29‑year‑old undrafted rookie from Texas, signed a one‑year deal with Dallas last offseason after stints with the Steelers, Broncos and a two‑year, $7 million contract in 2024. He’s appeared in two games this season, starting once and posting three tackles. Meanwhile, the team elevates Mitchell, adding depth at tight end.
Seattle’s defense, under Mike Macdonald, has just shut down the Broncos (17 points) and the Chiefs (only three points) in back‑to‑back games, forcing quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes into modest totals. Now the Bears, 5‑2 and led by rising offensive mind Ben Johnson, arrive in Seattle. Johnson’s motion‑heavy, balanced attack will test Macdonald’s scheme, especially against quarterback Caleb Williams, whose pocket play is Seattle’s priority. The tight‑end battle—Chicago’s Colston Loveland (26 catches, 244 yards, 2 TDs) versus Seattle’s Ernest Jones—could also swing the outcome. The preview highlights how Seattle must keep Williams in the pocket while containing the Bears’ versatile offense.
But the Broncos' willingness to make a big trade such as one for Jonathan Taylor could ride on Sunday's result.