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Sauce Gardner's fourth quarter in Indianapolis is the best argument against a Lions trade. #OnePride
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Sauce Gardner's fourth quarter in Indianapolis is the best argument against a Lions trade. #OnePride
The New York Giants defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 19-11 at Lincoln Financial Field, moving to 5-2-1 and staying atop the NFC East. Dominic Zvada scores all 13 of New York’s points, converting four field goals—including a 53‑yard opener and two fourth‑quarter kicks (38 and 49 yards)—while Jameis Winston throws a go‑ahead TD to Isaiah Likely. Saquon Barkley’s 3‑yard run accounts for Philadelphia’s only touchdown; Jake Elliott’s late field goal caps the Eagles’ 2-7 record. The Giants’ defense shines with Arvell Reese’s 12 tackles and three sacks, and the special teams’ performance proves decisive.
New Orleans Saints rally to a 23-22 overtime win over the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 8, 2026, snapping a 3‑5 streak and tying for first in the NFC West. After Browns QB Shedeur Sanders joked about a "knowing smile" before the game, Saints edge rusher Carl Granderson called it disrespect and the defense responded with five sacks. Audric Estime paced the ground game with 72 yards and a TD, while Tyler Shough sealed the victory with a 15‑yard two‑point conversion pass to Juwan Johnson. Sanders' late 39‑yard TD to Harold Fannin fell short as the Saints' defense held firm when it mattered most.
The Kansas City Chiefs got back in the win column with a double-digit win over the New York Jets. While the Chiefs ultimately won the game in blowout fashion, things weren't necessarily looking great in the second quarter.
DeMarvion Overshown didn't play in the Cowboys' Week 9 win, but he still managed to get called for a costly penalty.
Legendary quarterback Tom Brady felt the love in his return to Gillette Stadium to call Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers.
Patrick Mahomes shrugs off a scary right‑elbow strip‑sack by Jets defender David Bailey to lead Kansas City to a 35‑12 victory over New York on Sunday. The veteran completed 23 of 31 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns, while Kenneth Walker III rushed for 102 yards and a score and Travis Kelce added a rushing TD and led receivers with 72 yards. Mahomes told reporters, “If I’m able to play, I’m gonna play,” emphasizing his pain‑tolerant mindset as the Chiefs chase a playoff berth.
Patrick Mahomes took a hard hit, but finished the Chiefs game against the Jets. He will undergo testing on his injured elbow
With the NFL trade deadline nearing, Jonathan Taylor's time with the Indianapolis Colts could be coming to an end.
Ahead of the NFL trade deadline, a ClutchPoints insider says the Chicago Bears should trade for former defensive back Nahshon Wright, not Khalil Mack. Wright, who posted a breakout 2025 season with Chicago—five interceptions, eight takeaways and a Pro Bowl—has struggled in New York, appearing in only three games on special teams after signing a $5.5‑million one‑year deal. Insider Josina Anderson argues a Bears‑Wright reunion would be mutually beneficial and urges the move to happen quickly.
Washington’s season sputters as the Commanders fall 20‑13 to the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 8, 2026, slipping to 5‑5. Head coach Dan Quinn lambasts the team’s “complementary football,” citing only three points from fourth‑down stops and a crucial fumble that killed a late‑game tying drive. The Commanders mustered 313 offensive yards but went 3‑of‑12 on third down, while the Rams racked up 343 yards and converted all three fourth‑down attempts. Quinn, in his third year, stresses the need for all three phases to click as the division leader heads to Landover.
The Denver Broncos rally with a 13‑point fourth‑quarter surge to beat the Carolina Panthers 26‑21, improving to 7‑2 before their bye week. Quarterback Bo Nix throws for 237 yards, two TDs and a 91.8 passer rating, while key third‑down conversions—including a 3rd‑and‑6 to Courtland Sutton and a 3rd‑and‑5 to Pat Bryant—spark the comeback. Jonah Coleman scores two touchdowns, and defensive end Nik Bonitto seals the win with a strip‑sack on Bryce Young. Despite concussions to Riley Moss and Jaylen Waddle, the Broncos head into the bye with several players expected to return.
As the NFL trade deadline nears, the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly targeting a defensive tackle upgrade to plug recent run‑defense lapses. After surrendering 230 rushing yards one week and 154 the previous, GM Nolan Teasley is exploring options beyond offense, with names like Grover Stewart, Davon Godchaux, Nathan Shepherd, Christian Barmore and Bobby Brown III circulating. While former Dolphins DT Zach Sieler is out of reach, the Vikings have already spoken with the Colts about Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor, and potentially Stewart, who’s entering the final year of his contract. The focus is on adding a run‑stopper before Tuesday’s deadline.
The Kansas City Chiefs improve to 6-2 after a 35-12 win over the New York Jets, but kicker Harrison Butker’s woes continue—he missed his seventh field goal of the season, a career‑high total after just eight games. Head coach Andy Reid refuses to discuss the issue in the post‑game press conference, saying he’ll address it later in the week and isn’t ready to make any decisions now. While Butker remains perfect on extra points (95.5%), his inconsistency has led the Chiefs to add former Ravens star Justin Tucker to the practice squad as a backup. The team now turns its focus to a road matchup with the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10.
Shedeur Sanders' first start of the 2026 season ended with an overtime loss, but the Cleveland Browns' second-year quarterback still put together a tremendous showing against the New Orleans Saints.
The Green Bay Packers lose starting Will linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper to a chest injury just before facing the New England Patriots. Hopper, who had only two snaps at halftime, is replaced by special‑teamer Nick Niemann, while other linebackers Jason Bullard and Josh Jacobs also battle injuries. With Zaire Franklin and Edgerrin Cooper already out, Green Bay leans on practice‑squad rookie Kristian Welch for depth. The team hopes to maintain their lead despite a depleted linebacker corps.
The Kansas City Chiefs snapped a loss streak with a 28‑14 home victory over the New York Jets on Nov. 8, 2026, despite quarterback Patrick Mahomes briefly exiting with an elbow injury after a hit and fumble. Mahomes returned, looked fine, and helped Kansas City pull away in the second half. Coach Andy Reid later joked that Mahomes will be "sore tomorrow," praising trainer Julie Frymyer for keeping his arm loose. The win improves the Chiefs to 6‑2, and they next travel to face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
The Philadelphia Eagles may reshuffle their roster ahead of the NFL trade deadline, with tight end Dallas Goedert potentially on the move. Goedert tells The Athletic’s Zach Berman he’s focused on the present and isn’t worried about a trade, noting a recent “good conversation” with GM Howie Roseman but acknowledging that “anything can change.” A possible destination floated is the Seattle Seahawks, who need a reliable underneath target for Sam Darnold and run a TE‑heavy scheme. With two Super Bowl appearances and a 2024 championship under his belt, Goedert remains a key physical presence for Philly, but his future hangs in the balance.
The New Orleans Saints edged the Cleveland Browns 23–22 in Week 9 on November 8, 2026. Saints outgained the Browns, 392 total yards to 345.
Aaron Donald beams after finally sharing the Rams’ defensive line with Myles Garrett, who returns from injury to post three sacks in a 20‑13 win over the Washington Commanders. Donald, who missed the season opener, joked that some of Garrett’s sacks were “our sacks” and praised the duo’s immediate impact. The pair aim to keep the momentum rolling as Los Angeles prepares for next week’s matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
With the D.J. Reed out with an injury, the Detroit Lions gave struggling veteran Rock Ya-Sin more opportunities, and he made the most of them.
The 49ers are actively hunting a receiver before the Nov. 8 deadline, with FOX’s Jay Glazer and SI’s Albert Breer linking them to Colts WR Josh Downs and also eyeing a pass‑catching tight end, per Adam Schefter. Meanwhile, the Cardinals’ OLB Josh Sweat draws trade interest despite salary hurdles, while OLB Baron Browning emerges as a more feasible mover and CB Garrett Williams may be on the chopping block, according to The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones. The Rams, however, are expected to stay idle, as Jones notes any significant trade would be surprising.
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts 27‑23 on Nov. 8, 2026, while wideout CeeDee Lamb set an NFL record with 641 career receptions before turning 28, surpassing DeAndre Hopkins. Lamb hauled in 10 catches for 195 yards – his second‑best single‑game total – and added his seventh touchdown of the season, marking his eighth 150‑yard game overall and third this year. The win lifts Dallas to 4‑5, keeping them within striking distance of division leader New York (5‑2‑1).
The Los Angeles Rams rally past the Washington Commanders 20-13 on the road, thanks to big plays from Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett. Nacua rebounds from a fumble to haul in a crucial third‑down deep pass, then scores a red‑zone touchdown, boosting his season total to 70 catches. Garrett forces a turnover by stripping quarterback Jayden Daniels, adds a sack late to set up a 4th‑and‑20, and finishes with three sacks in his first game back. Key defensive stops by Byron Young and a pass deflection from Emmanuel Forbes seal the win.
The New York Giants snap a 13‑game road losing streak at Lincoln Financial Field with a 19‑11 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 8, 2026. Rookie linebacker Arvell Reese makes NFL history as the first rookie since 1999 to post 10+ tackles, 3+ sacks and a forced fumble in one game, finishing with 12 tackles, three sacks and one turnover. Jameis Winston steps in for injured J.J. McCarthy to throw a go‑ahead TD, while Dominic Zvada nails four field goals, including a 53‑yard try.