Kendrick Bourne lands on injured reserve after an ankle injury in the Cardinals' 33‑30 OT win over Dallas, ending his rookie Arizona stint with 26 catches for 263 yards in eight games. To replace him, Arizona promotes Harrison Wallace III and re‑signs former wideout Zay Jones to the practice squad, while Michael Wilson plays through two broken ribs and remains a questionable WR2/flex. Tight end Trey McBride, now the clear TE1 in PPR formats, should see a boost in targets. Fantasy managers are advised to monitor Wilson’s health and consider Zay Jones as a quicker‑than‑expected depth option.
Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love (third overall, 2026) lands on injured reserve with a high‑ankle sprain after a tackle in the 33‑30 overtime win over Dallas, sidelining him for 4‑5 weeks. In six games he has 268 rushing yards, one rushing TD, 11 catches and a receiving TD (3.5 yds/carry). His absence boosts Tyler Allgeier, who signed a two‑year deal, into a flex‑able RB2 role, while Bam Knight sees more carries. Fantasy managers should stash Love if they have IR space; otherwise consider dropping him and targeting Allgeier (or Knight) ahead of the Week 9 clash at Seattle.
With the Cowboys sitting 3-5 after a 33-30 loss to Arizona, trade rumors swirl around wideout George Pickens. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tells "NFL Live" he would be "beyond stunned" if Dallas moved the 25‑year‑old, emphasizing the team’s reluctance to part with future assets. He notes that while salary cap pressures exist, the Cowboys could follow the Bengals’ playbook to retain talent. Pickens has 39 catches for 533 yards and two touchdowns in eight games and is slated to face Indianapolis in Week 9.
Late in the fourth quarter, Dallas led 27-17 when Cowboys defensive end Rashan Gary's roughing‑the‑passer penalty erased a third‑and‑10 incompletion and gave Arizona a fresh set of downs. One play later, Gardner Minshew connected with Trey McBride for a touchdown, cutting the lead to 27-24 and sparking a comeback that ended in a 33-30 overtime loss for Dallas. While other lapses hurt the Cowboys, Gary's helmet‑to‑helmet hit is pinpointed as the turning point that handed the Cardinals a lifeline.
The Seattle Seahawks were blown out by the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, sparking a heated debate over the team's woes. Despite the return of running backs Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price and the debut of former Colts lineman Quenton Nelson, first‑year offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's unit remains ineffective, with Tory Horton posting a career‑high 43 snaps but only three catches for 26 yards. Defensively, Mike Morris and Rylie Mills logged career‑high snap counts, while Drake Thomas returned after a bye. Special teams saw Morris lead with 23 snaps. The Seahawks now face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9, with their NFC West standing at risk.
After a 33-30 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Dan Orlovsky bluntly told ESPN’s “NFL Live” that the Dallas Cowboys’ offense is outdated, despite having talented players like Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Javonte Williams. He criticized the unit for being vulnerable to blitzes, rarely using tight splits, stacks or pre‑snap motion, ranking among the league’s lowest in those categories. Orlovsky’s comments put additional pressure on head coach Brian Schottenheimer as the Cowboys aim to bounce back against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday.
The New York Giants have secured cornerback Greg Newsome II on a three‑year, $46 million extension, with $32 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal, averaging $15.3 million per year, follows Newsome’s impressive six‑start stretch this season—25 tackles, six passes defended and an interception against Arizona. Drafted 26th overall in 2021, Newsome joined the Giants on an $8 million one‑year deal in March after a 2025 trade from Jacksonville. While his health is a question—he missed Week 7 due to concussion protocol—the extension signals the Giants’ commitment to building continuity in their secondary.
The Arizona Cardinals officially placed RB Jeremiyah Love and WR Kendrick Bourne on injured reserve, prompting a roster shuffle. They promoted practice‑squad WR Harrison Wallace III to the active roster (jersey #83), re‑signed TE Rivaldo Fairweather to the practice squad (#46), and moved TE Kenny Yeboah to practice‑squad IR while releasing DL Cam Horsley. The moves were announced on November 3, 2026, following a recent loss to Dallas, as the team works to address its growing injury list.
The Dallas Cowboys slump to a 3-5 start after a 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals, sparking fierce criticism of head coach Brian Schottenheimer and his staff. On ESPN’s First Take, former Cowboys star Michael Irwin delivers a brutal "my dead mom could coach them better" rant, while Stephen A. Smith also questions Schottenheimer’s credentials and suggests replacing the defensive coordinator. The Cowboys’ defense ranks last in total yards allowed and near the bottom in points and rushing yards surrendered. Owner Jerry Jones says no immediate coaching changes are planned as the team prepares for a Nov. 8 matchup with the Colts.
The Dallas Cowboys squandered a 14‑point fourth‑quarter lead in a 30‑27 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, exposing the team’s ongoing collapse. Luck helped early, with a muffed punt, a fumble recovery by James Mitchell and an interception return setting up the lead, but the offense sputtered, relying on scrambles by Dak Prescott and failing to protect him or sustain drives. The defense, once dominant with five sacks and two takeaways, turned sloppy late, over‑pursuing and allowing the comeback. Both units underperformed despite a roster featuring Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and a strong O‑line, leaving fans questioning the Cowboys’ ability to close games.
The Arizona Cardinals held a Tuesday workout featuring seven offensive players: RBs Ulysses Bentley, Jermar Jefferson, Elijah Tau‑Tolliver; QBs Carter Bradley; and WRs Tyler Johnson, Joseph Manjack, Jamari Thrash. Thrash, a former Georgia State and Louisville standout and 2024 fifth‑round pick of the Browns, was waived after an injury designation. He logged nine games in 2025 with 10 receptions for 107 yards. The session signals the Cardinals’ continued search for depth on the offensive side of the ball.
The Detroit Lions hosted former Cardinals linebacker Owen Pappoe for a visit as Brad Holmes continues addressing the team's injury-depleted defense.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett pockets a $285,000 bonus despite being benched in Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys. His contract pays $285K for each win in which he plays at least 50% of snaps, up to ten wins. Because Brissett had already met that threshold in earlier victories—including 212 yards vs. Denver and 218 yards vs. L.A. Rams—the benching didn’t void the incentive. The Cardinals rallied 33‑30 in overtime with Gardner Minshew leading the comeback, but Brissett’s early‑season performance secures his payout.
Two days after the Cowboys' 33-30 overtime loss to Arizona, owner‑coach Jerry Jones says the defensive collapse doesn't merit major changes. He stresses the unit is still in a rebuilding phase that began last season, noting turnover in defensive coordinators and a roster overhaul featuring rookies Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence. Jones points to the first‑half performance—holding the Cardinals to 3 points and sacking them five times—as evidence the defense is trending upward, despite the second‑half lapse. He calls the loss a disappointment but not a surprise and expects continued improvement as draft picks gain experience. Dallas sits 3‑5 and heads to Indianapolis on Nov. 8.
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck is one step closer to starting after the team reshuffled their quarterback depth chart on Monday.
Former NFL star Steve Smith Sr. declares the Dallas Cowboys "done" after their 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals, citing a struggling defense and the impact of Gardner Minshew II, who threw three fourth‑quarter TDs. Smith also defends wide receiver George Pickens’ decision to leave the field, calling it emotional maturity amid hamstring issues. He highlights Tyler Allgeier’s 63‑yard touchdown run and notes the Cowboys fall to 3‑5, while the Giants lead the NFC East. The piece previews Dallas’ next game at Indianapolis on Nov. 8 and the upcoming Nov. 10 trade deadline.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer says in‑game adjustments are the core of coaching, admitting the team failed to adapt enough in the 33‑30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 2. He highlighted the Cardinals’ second‑half surge—467 total yards, Tyler Allgeier’s 147 rushing yards and two touchdowns, Michael Wilson’s 111 receiving yards and the game‑tying score with six seconds left, plus Trey McBride’s late touchdown. Schottenheimer stressed limiting opponents’ playmakers, getting the ball to Dallas’ stars, and the staff’s self‑critical film study as they seek solutions. The Cowboys, now 3‑5, head to Indianapolis on Nov. 8.
Two days after a 33-30 overtime defeat to the Arizona Cardinals, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones publicly defended quarterback Dak Prescott, insisting he isn’t injured or distracted despite questions about his health, focus and age. Jones highlighted Prescott’s 195‑yard, 1‑TD performance (19‑of‑29, 7 rushes for 20 yards) and praised his play given poor protection—Dallas was sacked four times and averaged just 2.4 yards per carry. Both Joneses blamed blocking lapses, while coach Brian Schottenheimer called Prescott a competitor. The Cowboys, now 3‑5, head to Indianapolis to face the Colts on Nov. 8.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s early struggles are expected, calling the team’s growing pains “no surprise.” Schottenheimer is 10-14-1 in his second season, with a 3-5 record after a 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Jones emphasized the trade‑offs of hiring a first‑time head coach versus an experienced one and noted he’s not considering a coaching change. Schottenheimer echoed the need to raise the standard as Dallas prepares to face the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 8.
Two days after the Cowboys fell 33‑30 in overtime to the Cardinals, owner Jerry Jones declares on 105.3 The Fan that there is “zero correlation” between coaching salaries and NFL wins. Jones, facing criticism for underpaying staff, cited a study of all 32 teams while defending head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who is 3‑5 this season in his second year. Reporter Jane Slater later revealed a veteran coach’s agent confirmed Jones won’t pay $13 million-plus. Jones also rules out an in‑season firing, recalling only Wade Phillips was dismissed mid‑year in 2010. The Cowboys head to Indianapolis on Nov. 8.
Former Cowboys QB Ben DiNucci slammed Dallas after their 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8, calling the defeat “absolutely embarrassing.” The Cowboys led 24-10 in the fourth quarter but allowed backup Gardner Minshew to engineer four straight touchdowns, including an 80‑yard drive that forced overtime. Dak Prescott finished with 195 yards, one TD and no interceptions, while Dallas posted just 261 total yards against Arizona’s 467. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer blamed a “tale of two halves” and poor execution in all three phases. The loss follows earlier collapses to Baltimore and Tampa Bay, reigniting criticism of the Cowboys’ inability to close out games.
Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett hits the NFL trade market as the Arizona Cardinals move him to third‑string behind Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck, according to The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones. At 33, the 6’4", 235‑lb passer—drafted No. 91 in 2016—has career‑long accuracy of 62.1% but has never cemented a starting role. The Minnesota Vikings, sitting 6‑2 with Kyler Murray struggling and injured, face a deadline on Nov. 10 to decide if they’ll add Brissett for a late‑round pick to protect Justin Jefferson’s dwindling production. The article weighs Brissett’s experience against Murray’s upside as Minnesota eyes a QB solution before Week 9.
The Windy City Gridiron argues the Chicago Bears have become the NFL's top team after a dominant stretch in early November 2026. Since quarterback Caleb Williams returned from injury, the Bears have led 158:33 of 180 minutes, never trailed, and defeated recent Super Bowl participants—the Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals. With new additions like Jeffery Simmons and a strong defense, the author contends the Bears now have the personnel to win a Super Bowl, even urging further upgrades such as Khalil Mack. The piece also notes the only real NFC threat is the 49ers and the AFC's Buffalo Bills.
Gridiron Experts’ Week 9 waiver wire list highlights streaming and depth options across key positions. Quarterbacks: J.J. McCarthy (Giants) earns a Superflex stream after a solid 20‑28‑252 debut and a favorable matchup at Philadelphia, while Gardner Minshew (Cardinals) becomes a starter but faces a tough Seattle test. Running backs: Mike Washington Jr. (Raiders) offers 25‑carry volume against the 49ers; Tyler Allgeier (Cardinals) provides big‑play upside if injuries persist; Kenneth Gainwell (Buccaneers) posts back‑to‑back 140‑yard games but meets a strong Bears run defense. Wide receivers: Makai Lemon (Eagles) delivers consistent PPR floor despite potential target drop with DeVonta Smith’s return, and rookie Jordyn Tyson (Saints) is a stash pending practice clearance. The piece flags each player’s role, matchup and fantasy value for Week 9.
The Cowboys fell 33–30 in OT to Arizona as rookie safety Caleb Downs exited with a concussion after a fourth‑quarter tackle, while edge rusher Malachi Lawrence logged two pressures and a QB hit but suffered an ankle injury. LT Overton’s fumble recovery was the class’s highlight, and Jaishawn Barham and special‑teamer Camden Brown saw limited action. The report breaks down each rookie’s snap count, stats and impact, noting the need for more consistent production from the young defensive unit.