The New York Jets add defensive lineman Amari McNeill to their practice squad, announced on Oct. 27, 2026. The 23‑year‑old played two seasons at Tennessee before transferring to Colorado, where he started 11 of 32 games and compiled 77 tackles and seven sacks in 38 collegiate appearances. After going undrafted in the 2026 NFL draft, McNeill signed with the Chiefs but was cut in the final roster trim. The Jets seize the opportunity to develop the former college standout on their practice roster.
Russell Wilson says the Seahawks’ trade for Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson most benefits quarterback Sam Darnold, allowing him to run more play‑action and target star receiver JSN. The deal, announced on Tuesday, follows Seattle’s recent win over the Kansas City Chiefs and aims to boost Darnold’s struggling season after a poor showing against Denver. With running back Zach Charbonnet expected back from an ACL tear, the move could revitalize Seattle’s offense before the trade‑deadline. The Seahawks head into a primetime home clash with the Chicago Bears on Monday.
The Seattle Seahawks boost their offensive line by acquiring eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts, as reported by Adam Schefter. Nelson, whose contract expires this year, is heading to Seattle before the Colts potentially lose him in free agency amid a 2-5 season that may trigger a fire‑sale rebuild. The trade arrives after Seattle’s primetime win over the Kansas City Chiefs and could aid a shaky run game with Zach Charbonnet still sidelined. The Seahawks now face the Chicago Bears at home Monday.
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The Steelers are reportedly eyeing a receiver addition before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and analysts Mark Kaboly and Jason La Canfora. Despite acquiring D.K. Metcalf in 2025, Pittsburgh’s front office feels another offensive playmaker is needed. Potential targets include Chargers’ Ladd McConkey, favored by QB Aaron Rodgers, and Jaguars’ Brian Thomas Jr., a former LSU All‑American now in the third year of a $14.4 million rookie deal (9 catches for 105 yards and a TD in 2026). Sources suggest the team may act as the deadline approaches.
The latest NFL Week 8 power rankings from Blogging The Boys show the Dallas Cowboys climbing to #20 after their Monday night victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite the Eagles’ struggles, the win nudges the Cowboys up from last week’s #24 spot. The rankings still favor the Buffalo Bills (#1) and San Francisco 49ers (#2), with the Detroit Lions surprising at #3. Notable moves include the Chicago Bears at #4, Jacksonville Jaguars #5, and a dip for the Kansas City Chiefs to #12. The list rounds out with the Los Angeles Chargers as the only winless team at #32.
The Chiefs' latest snap counts reveal some telling changes in playing time after their ugly loss to Seattle.
After a 20–3 loss to Seattle, Chiefs coach Andy Reid publicly urges kicker Harrison Butker to rebound from two costly misses—a 58‑yard attempt in the second quarter and a 45‑yard try in the fourth that went wide right. Reid praised Butker’s prior consistency but stressed the urgency to fix his recent slump, which has dropped his accuracy to 68.8% and left him near the bottom of NFL kickers on long attempts. Butker acknowledged a poor warm‑up and vows to stay smooth and focus on each kick, while the team evaluates solutions.
Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season saw the Las Vegas Raiders flop once again, but it was the same story for their AFC West foe Chiefs. The Broncos are surging again.
The Chiefs tumble from No. 2 to No. 4‑6 in this week’s power‑rank roundup after a 20‑3 loss to Seattle in Week 7. Media outlets cite Kenneth Walker III’s drop to just 36 yards, a missing Rashee Rice, and a lack of big‑play receiving as reasons for the offensive slide, while Mahomes managed only 165 yards and an interception. Despite the setback, analysts agree Kansas City remains a playoff contender and may need to trade for a receiver before the deadline.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says his romance with Taylor Swift has sparked a surprising ripple through NFL families. Strangers now thank him for prompting fathers and daughters to bond over football, sharing stories of girls getting curious about the sport after Swift’s high‑profile game appearances. While Kelce acknowledges a surge in Chiefs fans and a 400% jump in his jersey sales following Swift’s September 24, 2023 debut at a Bears game, he emphasizes the personal impact—new family traditions and shared moments—over merch or ratings. The veteran TE highlights how the celebrity link is converting casual onlookers into football‑loving households.
In Week 4 the Chargers outscored the Seahawks with a season‑high 23 points, as Justin Herbert threw for 189 yards, a TD and two picks. By contrast, Patrick Mahomes’ recent outing against Seattle produced only 165 yards, one interception and zero touchdowns, leaving Kansas City with just three points in a blowout loss. The piece highlights the Chargers’ strong personnel—top running back, two All‑Pro linemen, elite tight end and veteran coach—while poking fun at the Chiefs’ slump, and then lists links to upcoming Chargers news, betting odds, draft recap and broader NFL updates.
Windy City Gridiron's Week 8 NFL Power Rankings spotlight quarterback play after Week 7. Josh Allen (Buffalo) leads an unbeaten 5-1 Bills, while Brock Purdy (San Francisco) remains an MVP contender despite recent wobbliness. Minnesota’s Kyler Murray earns a C‑ rating despite the Vikings’ perfect record, and Patrick Mahmares (Kansas City) impresses on his ACL comeback. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville) and Jared Goff (Detroit) receive A‑grade marks, with Goff’s 14‑0 TD‑to‑INT ratio highlighted as MVP‑worthy. Caleb Williams (Chicago) also earns an A as the Bears sit 5‑2. The rankings set the stage for the upcoming trade deadline and shifting playoff picture.
With injuries clouding things at offensive tackle, the Chiefs could turn to the trade market for much-needed help.
After the Chiefs’ first loss of the season, GM Brett Veach faces a deadline to overhaul a beleaguered WR corps missing Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Kansas City is exploring trade options before the Nov. 10 deadline, targeting eight possible receivers. The list includes veteran DeVonta Smith (Eagles), 26‑year‑old Garrett Wilson (Jets), speedster Quentin Johnston (Chargers), and former first‑rounder Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars), each with varying draft pick packages on the table. The article breaks down each prospect’s production, contract status, and fit with Patrick Mahomes’ passing attack, highlighting the urgency to secure a top‑tier target.
Week 7 spotlights Indiana alumni across the NFL, highlighted by Kaelon Black’s first career touchdown for the San Francisco 49ers (12 carries for 63 yards, 1 TD). Other standouts include Raiders’ backup QB Fernando Mendoza (6‑of‑8, 48 yards), Giants LB Micah McFadden (10 tackles, 2 TFL), Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. (5 receptions, 115 yards, 1 TD) and Chiefs tackle Kahlil Benson (53 offensive snaps, starter at left tackle). Several former Hoosiers were inactive or on IR, while practice‑squad players saw limited special‑teams action. The roundup provides snap counts and season totals for each IU alumnus.
After a 20‑3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on October 25, the Seattle Seahawks’ run game finally sparked, highlighted by Emanuel Wilson’s fourth‑quarter touchdown. While Wilson’s numbers look promising, the win raises fresh questions about the depth of Seattle’s backfield: Can rookie Zach Charbonnet reach game speed, will Jadarian Price secure carries, or does the team still need a proven talent like Jonathan Taylor? With left tackle Charles Cross nursing a high‑ankle sprain and the defense continuing to dominate, the Seahawks sit 4‑3 and must decide if a RB trade is essential to sustain momentum.
In a 20-3 defeat at Seattle, the Kansas City Chiefs' defense struggled to stop the Seahawks' sustained drives, despite ranking second‑fewest points allowed (17.2) through Week 7. Seattle converted 11 of 16 third downs and held the ball 12 minutes longer, stringing three long third‑and‑long conversions into a field goal, a touchdown, and another field goal. Chiefs coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s man coverage repeatedly broke down, with slot corner L’Jarius Sneed and safety Chamarri Conner unable to contain Sam Darnold’s quick‑release passes to Jaxon Smith‑Njigba and Cooper Kupp. Zone schemes offered little relief, and an early sack by George Karlaftis was negated by Darnold’s escape, leading to the decisive score. A stronger field‑goal from Harrison Butker could have kept the game within reach in the fourth quarter.
The Kansas City Chiefs, 5-0 early in the 2026 season, drop their first game 20-3 to Seattle and face a wide‑receiver crisis after injuries to Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Chiefs are top candidates to acquire former Jaguars first‑rounder Brian Thomas Jr., who has seen his production plunge to nine catches for 105 yards and one TD this year. With free‑agent Tyreek Hill stalled by legal issues, Kansas City eyes Thomas before the Nov. 10 trade deadline to revive Patrick Mahomes' passing attack.
Week 7 AFC report cards reveal a mixed bag: the Broncos (A) dominate the Cardinals, while the Chiefs slip to D+ after a Seattle loss. The Bengals earn an A+ with a comeback win over the Ravens, who fall to D+. The Patriots sit at B‑, the Jets at C‑, and the Dolphins secure an A after beating New York. In the AFC South, the Titans earn B‑, the Colts D+, and the Texans C+. Bye weeks give the Bills, Chargers and Jaguars a reset. Grades highlight surprise victories and disappointing defeats across the conference.
The Kansas City Chiefs are actively scouting wide receivers ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline, with ESPN insiders Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler flagging Indianapolis Colts' Josh Downs as a top candidate. Injuries have depleted Kansas City’s receiving corps—Rashee Rice is out with a hamstring, and Tyquan Thornton faces a lengthy ankle recovery—leaving Travis Kelce at 343 yards and rookie Cyrus Allen with just one catch in the recent loss to Seattle. Downs, a 25‑year‑old third‑round pick, leads the Colts with 307 yards in seven games and could be available as Indianapolis considers moving assets. The trade chatter also puts the Steelers in the mix for receiver upgrades.
In a world of doom and gloom, someone has to be the light. Kansas City lost in a miserably embarrassing fashion on Sunday, but let's try to find what good actually came from this.
Kenneth Walker III sparks controversy after the Chiefs’ 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 25, 2026. The defeat ends Kansas City’s 5‑1 start and sees Walker, the NFL’s rushing leader with 665 yards, record just 36 yards on 14 carries. Skipping the post‑game handshake, he retreats straight to the locker room, prompting fan backlash and speculation about his motives. Walker, a former Super Bowl LX MVP who left Seattle for a three‑year, $43.05 million deal with the Chiefs, now faces criticism as the team prepares for its next matchup against the Denver Broncos.
The Seattle Seahawks dominate the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 at Lumen Field on Oct. 25, handing the Chiefs their first loss of the season. Amid the game, NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth mischaracterizes a key play, claiming the interception was caused by two Seahawks receivers colliding, when video shows the ball was already secured by Chiefs DB Nohl Williams. Fans flood social media with criticism of Collinsworth’s inaccurate call. The Chiefs now turn to a matchup with the Denver Broncos, while Seattle prepares for the Chicago Bears.
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs fall 20-3 to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7, snapping a 5-1 start to the 2026 season. Mahomes completes 19 of 33 passes for 165 yards, one interception and no touchdowns, while the offense stalls at just 213 total yards. A key moment goes viral as wideout Xavier Worthy drops a perfect pass in the fourth quarter, prompting visible frustration from Mahomes. The Chiefs manage only a 50-yard field goal by Harrison Butker, and Mahomes admits the loss “sucks” but vows to learn before next week’s showdown with the Denver Broncos.