The New York Giants have reportedly backed away from a Jonathan Taylor deal as the Indianapolis Colts’ asking price proves too steep. Insider Josina Anderson says the Giants cooled on the trade, which reportedly demands a first‑round pick plus a high second‑rounder and multiple later selections. Taylor, who has posted 610 rushing yards, eight touchdowns and 21 catches for 202 yards in eight games this season, would fit head coach Brian Harbaugh’s physical, downhill offense, but the price barrier may keep him in Indy.
A look at the history between the Cowboys and Colts ahead of Sunday's game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Jonathan Taylor is slated to start for the Indianapolis Colts against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9 on Sunday, November 10, 2026, despite swirling trade rumors ahead of the NFL trade deadline. The Colts plan to keep their leading rusher on the field, where he enters the game with eight rushing touchdowns and a favorable matchup against a Cowboys run defense that has struggled against inside rushes. While a trade could be announced after the game, coaches are unlikely to limit his snaps, aiming to showcase his health and value to potential suitors such as the Giants, Vikings, and Broncos.
The New York Giants appear to have stepped back from pursuing Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, citing an overly steep price. Sources say the team is focused on adding a defensive tackle and is unwilling to match Indianapolis’ asking price of a first‑round pick or a package similar to the 49ers’ McCaffrey deal. The Giants reportedly offered a second‑rounder and a 2028 fifth‑round pick, which wasn’t enough. Taylor, 27, is entering the final year of his contract after a recent two‑year, $44 million extension and has logged 610 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in eight games this season. The Colts are likely to keep him for now and may revisit trade talks in the offseason.
Taylor carried 8 times in last week's 42-7 loss at Jacksonville, and Indianapolis has reportedly turned down a second-round pick plus another selection for him.
The Daily Norseman’s Week 9 NFL Discussion previews a full Red Zone Sunday before the Vikings’ Monday Night Football debut. Highlights include an international kickoff in Madrid where the Cincinnati Bengals face the Atlanta Falcons at 8:30 a.m. CT, plus detailed broadcast maps for FOX and CBS games across the U.S. Key matchups: Cowboys‑Colts, Giants‑Eagles, Rams‑Commanders, Packers‑Patriots, Raiders‑49ers, Cardinals‑Seahawks, Jets‑Chiefs, Broncos‑Panthers, Lions‑Dolphins, Browns‑Saints, and Texans‑Chargers. Sunday Night Football features the Buccaneers at the Bears, while the Steelers and Titans are on bye.
As the Cowboys and Colts stumble into the season’s midpoint, both teams face mounting pressure—Dallas after losing three of its last four, Indianapolis amid a four‑game skid and a front‑office fire sale. The preview highlights five key storylines for Sunday’s clash: the uncertainty of each side’s running back depth, the Colts’ overly cautious short‑pass game under Daniel Jones, Dallas’s chance to exploit Indy’s vulnerable run defense with Javonte Williams and former Colt Tyler Goodson, the potential for costly turnovers reminiscent of the infamous "Blunder Bowl," and the broader implications of the teams’ declining fortunes. Readers get a clear picture of what to watch in what could be a pivotal matchup.
After fracturing and dislocating his right thumb in the Ravens' Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills, two‑time MVP Lamar Jackson told his teammates to "just stay alive" and vowed to return before season's end. The injury, which required surgery and placed him on Injured Reserve, carries a six‑to‑nine‑week recovery timeline, keeping a late‑season comeback possible. Jackson, who helped Baltimore start 3‑1 with a 324‑yard passing game against Indianapolis, has already missed time with a Grade 1 ankle sprain in Week 4, and the team now sits 4‑5 after a 33‑10 loss to Jacksonville. His message aims to rally the squad as backup QB Tyler Huntley also battles injury.
Week 9 brings a crucial Eagles showdown as the New York Giants visit Philadelphia. At 2.4% playoff odds, a win would lift the Eagles to 3-6 before their bye, while a loss could boost their 2027 draft position to as high as No. 2 overall. The guide breaks down how every other Week 9 game impacts Philly’s draft order—root for the Colts, Falcons, Dolphins, Commanders, Panthers, Chargers, Packers, Raiders, Cardinals, Buccaneers, and Bills depending on which teams threaten the Eagles’ slot. It also notes the Eagles’ ownership of Baltimore’s fifth‑round pick after the Ravens’ loss and the A.J. Brown trade effect on New England’s pick.
The Dallas Cowboys (3-5) face a must‑win showdown against the Indianapolis Colts (2-6) in Week 9 on Nov 8, 2026. Kicking off at 1:00 PM EST at Lucas Oil Stadium, the game airs on FOX and streams via FOX Sports, with radio coverage on 105.3 The Fan and SXM. FanDuel lists Dallas as a -5.5 favorite, and the blog predicts a 27‑24 Cowboys victory. The post also highlights the SB Nation app’s new game‑chat feature for fans, plus links to the Cowboys depth chart and roster.
The Dallas Cowboys could be responsible for whether or not the Indianapolis Colts trade Jonathan Taylor after the two teams face off in Week 9.
The New York Giants have approached the Baltimore Ravens about acquiring running back Justice Hill, not Derrick Henry, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hill, a 28‑year‑old former fourth‑round pick, has 240 rushing yards and 111 receiving yards this season and scored a 65‑yard touchdown in the Ravens’ recent loss to Jacksonville. The trade interest aligns with the Giants’ backfield injuries—Cam Skattebo is doubtful and Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on IR—leaving Devin Singletary as the primary option. With the trade deadline looming, the Giants also eye Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, while the Ravens have made clear they won’t move Henry.
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, NFLTradeRumors.co pitches ten speculative deals that could reshape the second half of the season. Highlights include the Bears swapping a 2028 fifth‑rounder for Eagles CB Riq Woolen to bolster Chicago’s secondary, the 49ers offering a 2028 second‑ and fourth‑round pick plus a sixth‑rounder for Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. to fill San Francisco’s injury‑hit receiver corps, and the Rams acquiring Colts WR Josh Downs for future mid‑round picks as Los Angeles seeks depth with Davante Adams returning from IR. The article notes insiders expect 12‑20 trades league‑wide, with six already filed, echoing the busy deadline action of 2022.
The Cowboys place rookie OLB Malachi Lawrence on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games and making him eligible to return by Week 13 against Seattle. Meanwhile, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is fined $9,528 for a helmet-to-head hit that knocked out Cardinals RB Bam Knight. Heading into Week 9 at Indianapolis, Dallas hopes to stay within striking distance of the NFC East lead, despite recent slip‑ups and the Giants’ surprising surge, while analysts debate the impact of Jonathan Taylor and the Cowboys’ defensive adjustments.
The Indianapolis Colts refuse to give up without a fight, and they must answer these four questions to beat the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9.
The Indianapolis Colts play the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9, and this is what you need to know before you tune into the game.
The Indianapolis Colts are fielding trade offers for quarterback Daniel Jones ahead of his start against the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 8. Teams including the Ravens and Vikings have inquired, as the Colts aim to amass draft picks and mitigate the $10.51 million injury guarantee in Jones’s $88 million, two‑year deal. Jones, coming off an Achilles rehab, has thrown for 1,542 yards, 5 TDs and 9 INTs in eight starts this season and was held in a 42‑7 loss to Jacksonville. Coach Shane Steichen reaffirmed Jones as the team’s best chance to win, while the Colts, now 2‑6, also juggle recent trades of guard Quenton Nelson and DT DeForest Buckner. The Cowboys, 3‑5, lead the all‑time series 11‑6.
The Vikings, sitting 6-1, face a quarterback crisis as Kevin O’Connell’s offense stalls. With Carson Wentz slated to start Monday Night Football and rookie Max Brosmer a future project, Minnesota’s realistic trade targets narrow to two veterans. Reports indicate the Colts may entertain offers for former Viking Daniel Jones, a seasoned but underperforming QB with size and prior ties to Minnesota. The alternative, and likely preferred, option is a low‑cost acquisition of Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders, who is posting 2,124 yards, 19 TDs and only five interceptions on a $1.3 million contract. If the Vikings can secure Cousins, they boost their Super Bowl‑caliber defense; otherwise, they may gamble on Jones as a short‑term fix.
The Colts are amid a trade‑deadline fire sale, but head coach Shane Steichen affirms running back Jonathan Taylor remains on the roster, while wideout Josh Downs, who has asked for a trade, says his focus is on the Week 9 showdown with the Cowboys. In Houston, the Texans add WR Marvin Harrison Jr. for a second‑round pick and also acquire Kayshon Boutte, with GM Nick Caserio explaining the move fits their short‑term plans and isn’t tied to draft concerns. Meanwhile, Titans rookie linebacker Anthony Hill, who has started all eight games with 82 tackles, uses the Week 9 bye to self‑evaluate and improve. The piece offers a snapshot of recent roster moves and player remarks ahead of key upcoming games.
The Cowboys travel to Indianapolis for a Week 9 clash that could salvage both faltering franchises. Dallas must tighten its defense to contain Jonathan Taylor, who has 610 yards and eight TDs, while pressuring a turnover‑prone Colts offense now missing All‑Pro guard Quenton Nelson. Offensively, the Cowboys need to revive their ground game through Javonte Williams and balance it with Dak Prescott’s 14 TD passes, despite recent struggles in the red zone. Predictions from BTB writers are split, with two favoring a Cowboys win (33‑24 and 31‑24) and one siding with Indianapolis (30‑27). The outcome may determine which team’s season still has hope.
Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots legacy is distilled into six iconic moments, from the quirky draft‑day celebration in 2010 to his breakout 49‑yard catch against Washington in 2011, a thunderous 26‑yard TD run versus the Colts in 2014, and his ferocious block on Terrell Suggs in the 2011 AFC Championship. The list also highlights his clutch chemistry with Tom Brady—two crucial fourth‑down conversions in the 2015 AFC Championship—and his triumphant Super Bowl send‑off in February 2019 after overcoming multiple injuries. Each snapshot underscores why Gronk remains a Hall of Famer and a defining figure of the Patriots’ 2010s dynasty.
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, the Indianapolis Colts are likely to move star running back Jonathan Taylor after firing GM Chris Ballard and trading veterans Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. The article evaluates three top suitors: the 6‑1 Minnesota Vikings, who need a running boost for quarterback Kyler Murray’s injured backup; the 4‑2‑1 New York Giants, looking to shore up a shaky ground game amid injuries to Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Cam Skattebo; and the 6‑2 Denver Broncos, who sit 26th in rushing and could use Taylor’s explosiveness to complement Bo Nix. Each team’s playoff aspirations and trade‑price challenges are explored.
The Dallas Cowboys sit 3-5 with a league‑worst 25th‑ranked rushing attack (94.1 ypg) despite Javonte Williams' 528 yards and eight TDs. Trade chatter swirls around Colts star Jonathan Taylor, who sits at 610 yards and eight touchdowns this season, but owner Jerry Jones again refuses to move, citing cost and roster stability. Legends like Michael Irvin argue the Cowboys need a game‑changing back as they head to Indianapolis, where Taylor will test their vulnerable defense. A Taylor deal would demand hefty draft picks and a $44 million extension, leaving Dallas to rely on its current backs and a defense that must improve.
Four Jacksonville Jaguars were fined $39,187 after the 42-7 Week 8 rout of the Indianapolis Colts. Tight end Brenton Strange and defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro each owe $11,941 for unsportsmanlike conduct and a facemask penalty, respectively. Linebacker Dennis Gardeck receives a $9,722 fine for a blind‑side block, and special‑teamer Branson Holmes is hit with $5,583 for helmet‑related unnecessary roughness. The penalties add to a growing list of Jags fines this season, while no Colts players were fined for the game.
After a crushing loss to the Cardinals, the Dallas Cowboys sit 3-5 and tied for last among NFC wild‑card hopefuls, but they remain mathematically alive in the NFC East and the postseason. Week 9 hinges on a must‑win against the Indianapolis Colts; a loss could trigger a season‑ending trade deadline overhaul. The guide highlights division foes—Eagles, Giants, Commanders, and Rams—and spots potential wild‑card helpers like a Cardinals upset over Seattle, plus hopes for AFC teams to beat NFC rivals ahead of Dallas. Draft positioning for 2027 also looms, especially if the Packers’ first‑round pick lands with the Cowboys.