The Texans are 3-1 in their last four games and are 5-5 heading into Week 12. Houston has won two consecutive games with Davis Mills at QB. 

Starting QB C.J. Stroud suffered a concussion vs. the Broncos in Week 9. He missed Weeks 10 and 11 for the Texans. Houston has a quick turnaround in Week 12 with a game on Thursday Night Football vs. the Bills. Ahead of that matchup, the Texans have already ruled C.J. Stroud out due to a concussion. It will be his third consecutive game missed.

Davis Mills will make his third consecutive start for C.J. Stroud in Week 12

Texans QB CJ Stroud is out for Thursday night’s matchup vs the Bills. He still has not cleared out of concussion protocol.

Texans QB Davis Mills starts again.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 18, 2025

This is now the second time in C.J. Stroud’s NFL career that he missed at least two games due to a concussion. Stroud missed Weeks 15 and 16 with a concussion during his rookie season in 2023. C.J. Stroud started all 17 games for Houston in 2024. With the Texans ruling Stroud out for TNF, he’ll miss his third consecutive game due to a concussion. Not ideal for the Texans.

NFL insiders expect C.J. Stroud to return in Week 13 when the Texans have an ACF South matchup vs. the Colts. In the meantime, Davis Mills will make his third consecutive start for Houston. He’s made four appearances for the Texans this season and is 2-0 in his starts. Mills has led Houston on a game-winning drive in each of their last two games. The team is back to a .500 record at 5-5 thanks to Mills.

CJ Stroud (concussion) has been ruled out for TNF vs. Bills

Stroud will miss his 3rd straight game pic.twitter.com/A3uIgeNrIC

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) November 18, 2025

Houston has an incredibly tough matchup on their hands in Week 12. They will face one of the top offenses in the NFL, led by Josh Allen and the Bills. In their last game, the Bills scored 44 points vs. the Buccaneers. Buffalo’s offense is averaging 29.2 points per game in 2025. That is tied wth the Lions for the fourth-most in the NFL.

Bills QB Josh Allen had six total touchdowns in his Week 11 win vs. Tampa Bay. That included three passing and three rushing touchdowns. Houston’s defense will have to play one of its best games of the season to stop Buffalo’s offense. Josh Allen is 11-4 in the regular season when playing in a dome. Can the Texans’ defense step up and limit Buffalo’s damage on TNF in Week 12?

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After a 27-14 loss to the Patriots on TNF in Week 11, the Jets are 2-8 in 2025. New York started the season 0-7 and then won two consecutive games. 

They followed back-to-back wins with a loss to New England in primetime. Ahead of their Week 12 matchup vs. the Ravens, head coach Aaron Glenn is making a change at QB. After nine starts and a 2-7 record, Justin Fields is being benched. Veteran QB Tyrod Taylor will start for New York in Week 12. The Jets will be on the road to face the Ravens.

Tyrod Taylor will make his second start of the season in Week 12 for the Jets

The Jets are making a quarterback change, benching Justin Fields in favor of veteran Tyrod Taylor, per source.

New York faces Baltimore in Week 12 and ranks last in the league in passing yards per game. pic.twitter.com/Hf7y5WCZGH

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) November 17, 2025

This offseason, the Jets signed QB Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million deal. That included $30 million guarenteed and a $15 million signing bonus. In 2025, Justin Fields has started nine of New York’s 10 games thus far. He missed the Jets’ Week 3 matchup vs. the Buccaneers due to a concussion. Fields is averaging 139.9 passing yards per game this season. That is by far the lowest in the NFL. Additionally, that is the lowest in the NFL sicne 2022 when the Bears passed for 130.5 yards per game. Justin Field was the QB of that Bears team.

Against the Patriots on TNF in Week 11, Justin Fields had 116 passing yards for the entire game. Including just 23 passing yards in the first half. In his last five starts, Justin Fields has passed for 505 yards. After New York’s loss to the Patriots, head coach Aaron Glenn said the team would be “evaluating everything.”

Jets have officially benched Justin Fields, per @DMRussini

Tyrod Taylor will be the starter pic.twitter.com/1jbXvj8uaj

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 17, 2025

On Monday, NFL insider Dianna Russini announced that the Jets are benching Justin Fields. Backup QB Tyrod Taylor will make his second start of the year for New York. Taylor is in his 15th professional season and second with the Jets. The 36-year-old started in Week 3 for New York when Justin Fields was out with a concussion. They lost 29-27 to the Buccaneers. Taylor had 197 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.

New York will be on the road in Week 12 to face the Ravens. Baltimore is on a four-game win streak after starting the year 1-5. The Ravens are 5-5 heading into their game vs. the Jets. Tyrod Taylor will see his first action sicne replacing Justin Fields in the second half of Week 7. Can he lead the Jets to their third win of the 2025 season?

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On Sunday in Week 11, the Falcons were at home to face the Panthers. Earlier this season, Atlanta lost 30-0 to Carolina in Week 3. The Falcons were swept in the season series by the Panthers and are 3-7 in 2025. 

Atlanta still has seven games left in 2025. Against the Panthers on Sunday, starting QB Michael Penix Jr. re-aggravated a knee injury from earlier in the year. Penix was forced to exit early, and Kirk Cousins came in to finish the game. NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Falcons are fearful Penix suffered a season-ending knee injury. Michael Penix is seeking a second opinion. If Penix is unable to play the rest of the year, Kirk Cousins will take over.

Kirk Cousins is more than ready to finish the season at QB for the Falcons

ESPN sources: Falcons QB Michael Penix suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury during Sunday’s loss to the Panthers. Penix will be seeking a second opinion, but it is not encouraging. pic.twitter.com/GiWa64ofSN

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 17, 2025

In the 2024 NFL draft, the Falcons used the eighth overall pick to select Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington. He was one of six quarterbacks taken in the top 12 picks of his draft class. The NFL media was shocked to see the Falcons select Penix. Just one month before the 2024 NFL draft, Atlanta signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract.

Cousins started the first 14 games of the 2024 season for the Falcons. Michael Penix Jr. started the final three games and was the starter to begin the 2025 season. Kirk Cousins is being paid $40+ million per season to be the Falcons’ backup. However, Michael Penix re-aggravated a knee injury in Week 11. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the team is fearful that Penix could miss the remainder of the season.

Michael Penix overcame so much already:

2018 torn ACL
2019 season-ending shoulder surgery
2020 torn ACL
2025 another season-ending knee injury

He’ll be back pic.twitter.com/BIz1qPHZtA

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) November 17, 2025

The 25-year-old QB is seeking a second medical opinion. If Penix is unable to go, Kirk Cousins could start the final seven games of 2025. The veteran QB has appeared in three games and made one start this season. Cousins played for Micahel Penix, who suffered a bone bruise. He missed their Week 8 contest vs. the Dolphis. The Falcons lost that game 34-10.

Micahel Penix re-injured the same knee that forced him to miss one start earlier in the year. In college, Michael Penix Jr. tore his ACL in 2018 and 2020 in his right knee. Penix suffered a bone bruise in Week 7 in his left knee. To make matters worse, Penix reinjured his left knee in Sunday’s loss to the Panthers. Now, Penix could miss the final seven games of the 2025 season. Not ideal for the 3-7 Falcons who are in line to miss the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season.

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After a 42-26 loss to the Rams in Week 10, the 49ers are 6-4 in 2025. Backup QB Mac Jones has started six consecutive games for San Francisco. Starting QB Brock Purdy was dealing with a lingering toe injury. 

However, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced on Thursday that Brock Purdy will return in Week 11. That is massive for the 49ers, who are looking to make a playoff push in the NFC. If the season ended today, San Francisco would be the eighth seed. They must be the seventh seed or higher after Week 18 to make the playoffs. That starts with a win in Week 11, Brock Purdy’s first game since Week 4.

Brock Purdy is starting at QB for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 11

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announces that QB Brock Purdy will start in Week 11 vs. the Cardinals. pic.twitter.com/rN3tuuHqpK

— NFL (@NFL) November 13, 2025

In a Week 1 win vs. the Seahawks, 49ers QB Brock Purdy suffered a toe injury. He missed two consecutive games for San Francisco. Backup Mac Jones came in and won two games for the 49ers. They were 3-0 by the time Brock Purdy returned in Week 4 vs. the Jaguars. However, Purdy re-injured his toe in a 26-21 loss to Jacksonville. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Brock Purdy looked “a little off” vs. the Jaguars.

The 25-year-old needed to rest and recover from his toe injury. Purdy was forced to miss six consecutive starts for the 49ers. In that time, Mac Jones has led the Niners to a 3-3 record. For the season, Jones is 5-3 in his eight starts. He’s thrown for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Who knows where the 49ers would be if they didn’t have Mac Jones this season? He’s been an invaluable backup for San Francisco.

Kyle Shanahan announced Brock Purdy will start this Sunday against Arizona. pic.twitter.com/2UAgHTroGd

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) November 14, 2025

Luckily, the 49ers will see Brock Purdy return in Week 11 vs. the Cardinals. Tight-end George Kittle praised the team for having two talented QBs. He said Jones did a great job keeping the team moving while Purdy missed time. Over their time together in the NFL, Brock Purdy and George Kittle have grown a strong connection on and off the field.

Another 49er is expected to make their return to the lineup in Week 11. Rick Pearsall has been out sicne Week 4 due to injuring his posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Initially, the Niners thought Pearsall would miss a few games. That quickly turned into six consecutive games missed. San Francisco is on the road this weekend to face the Arizona Cardinals. Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall are returning to the lineup for the first time sicne Week 4.

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Ten games into the 2025 season, the New England Patriots have already doubled their win total from 2024. Last season, the Patriots finished 4-13. Heading into Week 11, New England is 8-2 in 2025. 

Second-year pro Drake Maye is playing at an MVP level, and the team has more stability with Mike Vrabel as head coach. On Thursday Night Football in Week 11, the Patriots are at home to face the 2-7 New York Jets. The team will be without two key offensive players. Rhamondre Stevenson and Kayson Boutte are both unavailable due to injury.

New England will not have Rhamondre Stevenson and Kayson Boutte in Week 11

From @GMFB: An early look at some key injuries for #Patriots–#Jets on TNF tonight. pic.twitter.com/AXMMoGo3CR

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 13, 2025

To begin 2025, Rhamondre Stevenson has been the Patriots’ starting running back. He’s missed two consecutive games for New England due to a toe injury. NFL insiders have already said that the 27-year-old is out on TNF in Week 11 vs. the Jets. It will be his third straight game missed for the Patriots. While Stevenson has been out, rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson has been the starter. The second-round pick had a breakout performance in Week 10 vs. the Buccaneers.

Henderson had 14 carries for a career-high 147 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. His previous high was 75 rushing yards in Week 8. TreVeyon Henderson looks to be the RB1 of the future for the Patriots. However, NFL insiders have reported that the team will turn to veteran Rhamondre Stevenson when he is healthy. New England could second-guess their decision if Henderson has another strong start on TNF vs. the Jets.

Patriots ruled out RB Rhamondre Stevenson and WR Kayshon Boutte for Thursday night’s game against the Jets. pic.twitter.com/MkDnPkYbyX

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 12, 2025

Additionally, the Patriots will be without third-year WR Kayson Boutte in Week 11. He missed his first game of the 2025 season in Week 10 due to a hamstring injury. Boutte started 13 games for the Patriots in 2024 and appeared in 15 games. The former sixth-round pick finished the year with 43 catches for 589 yards and three touchdowns. Nine games into the 2025 season, Kayson Boutte has 23 catches for 431 yards and five touchdowns.

The 23-year-old is off to a much more efficient start in 2025. He’s been a deep threat for Drake Maye, who is 13-17 on passes that traveled 20+ yards in the air. Kayson Boutte has been the recipient of more than a few of those deep passes. Unfortunately, Boutte will miss his second straight game due to a hamstring injury in Week 11. New England still has Stefon Diggs, Demario Douglas, Mack Hollins, and Kyle Williams at their disposal.

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After a 4-1 start to the 2025 season, the Steelers are 5-4 heading into Week 11. The team has lost three of its last four games. Pittsburgh is at home in Week 11 to face the Bengals. 

Ahead of that matchup, the Steelers made a free agent signing. Former Chargers CB Asante Samuel Jr. has signed with Pittsburgh’s practice squad. The 26-year-old suffered an injury in Week 4 of the 2024 season and hasn’t played sicne. Samuel needed spinal fusion surgery and has made a full recovery. He’ll be a much-needed addition to the Steelers’ secondary, which allows the most passing yards per game this season.

Asante Samuel Jr. is now a member of the Steelers’ practice squad

One added comfort level for the #Steelers: The doctor who performed Asante Samuel Jr’s surgery is Dr. David Okonkwo, who is the #Steelers team neurosurgeon. His first-hand knowledge of the injury helped. Samuel, by the way, has passed his physical. https://t.co/eKk0oxK8TI

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 12, 2025

In the 2021 NFL draft, the Chargers used a second-round pick to select Asante Samuel Jr. out of Florida State. He played the first four seasons of his career with Los Angeles. Samuel appeared in 50 games and made 47 starts for the Chargers. Over the first three years of his career, Samuel gave the Chargers solid production at CB. During the 2024 season, Asante Samuel Jr. suffered a serious injury that required spinal fusion surgery.

Since the injury, Asante Samuel Jr. has been working his way to get back on the field. He hasn’t appeared in a game in well over a calendar year. At the beginning of November, Asamate Samuel Jr. was cleared by doctors. He visited with the Packers, Bears, Vikings, 49ers, Panthers, and Steelers. However, Samuel Jr. ultimately chose Pittsburgh.

Steelers signing CB Asante Samuel Jr. to practice squad. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/JuNvwfCGBl

— NFL (@NFL) November 11, 2025

On Wednesday morning, NFL insiders confirmed that the 26-year-old is signing with the Steelers’ practice squad. He’s a solid addition for Pittsburgh on paper. When healthy, Samuel Jr. has been productive. Additionally, the Steelers need some serious help in the secondary. Heading into Week 11, the team allows 269.4 passing yards per game. That is dead last in the NFL.

Pittsburgh is right near the league average for rushing yards allowed per game in 2025. The team has an issue on defense, specifically their secondary. Through nine games, the Steelers are allowing a league-high 39.7 pass attempts per game to their opponents. There’s no guarantee that Asante Samuel Jr. will fix the Steelers’ defense. We’ll have to wait and see how quickly he can make an impact. The Steelers are at home in Week 11 to face the Bengals.

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Following a 0-7 start to the 2025 season, the Jets have won two straight. That includes their 27-20 win at home in Week 10 vs. the Browns. The Jets are now 2-7. 

Against Cleveland on Sunday, Jets WR Garrett Wilson suffered a knee injury in the second half. ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported that Wilson is expected to miss three to four weeks. The fourth-year pro avoided surgery and will rehab his way back onto the field. Garrett Wilson could potentially return on December 7 vs. the Dolphins if he misses exactly three games.

Garrett Wilson is set to miss time due to a knee sprain for the Jets

Bad news for the #Jets offense: WR Garrett Wilson is expected to miss at least 3-4 weeks with a knee sprain, source says. Good news is no surgery, just rehab.

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) November 10, 2025

In the 2024 season, Jets’ Garrett Wilson has played in seven of the team’s nine games. Earlier this season, Garrett Wilson suffered a knee injury. He missed Weeks 7 & 8 for the Jets and had an extra week of rest during their Week 9 bye. Garrett Wilson returned in Week 10 for New York at home vs. the Browns. The 25-year-old had zero catches on three targets and had to exit the game early.

Wilson suffered a different injury on the same knee that forced him to miss Weeks 7 & 8. He exited the game in the second half and did not return for the Jets. As a team, New York had just 54 total passing yards in their Week 10 win. Running back Breece Hall caught a 42-yard touchdown from Fields in the fourth quarter.

Jets WR Garrett Wilson is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a knee sprain, per @RichCimini. pic.twitter.com/fyydqYytou

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) November 10, 2025

Without Garrett Wilson, the New York Jets have underwhelming options at WR. The Jets have rookie WR Arian Smith, Isaiah Williams, Tyler Johnson, John Methcie III, and Adoni Mitchell. After Garrett Wilson, Tyler Johnson’s 10 catches for 87 yards are the second-most of any WR. Rookie TE Mason Taylor is second on the team this season with 30 catches for 246 receiving yards and a touchdown.

The Jets’ 143.8 passing yards per game in 2025 is by far the worst in the NFL. Justin Fields has started eight of nine games for the Jets and is averaging 142.9 passing yards per contest. That is the second-lowest of his career, only to his 2024 campaign with the Steelers. Passing the ball has never been a strength of Justin Fields. It will not be any easier moving forward with Garret Wilson set to miss time. New York is on the road in Week 11 to face the 8-2 New England Patriots.

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In Week 10 of the 2025 season, the New York Giants had a 10-point lead with less than four minutes. However, the team blew another fourth-quarter lead. They’ve done that four times in 10 games. 

Amid a 2-8 start, the Giants’ ownership made a change. Head coach Brian Daboll was fired after four seasons with New York. Daboll led the team to the playoffs in his first season and won Coach of the Year in 2022. Since the start of the 2023 season, the Giants are 11-33. Brian Daboll finished with a 20-40-1 record as head coach of the New York Giants.

The New York Giants fired Brian Daboll on Monday after a 24-20 loss to the Bears

Sources: Brian Daboll is out as the Giants head coach. pic.twitter.com/ITkKOdgRu3

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 10, 2025

Ahead of the 2022 season, the New York Giants cleaned house. They hired Joe Schoen as the general manager and Brian Daboll as head coach. The pair spent multiple seasons together with Buffalo. Schoen was an assistant GM to Brandon Beane, and Daboll was Buffalo’s offensive coordinator. During the 2022 season, the Giants went 9-7-1 and made the playoffs. The team even won a playoff game for their first time sicne their Super 46 victory vs. the Patriots.

However, the results have been less than favorable for Brian Daboll in the three years since the 2022 season. Since the start of the 2023 season, New York is 11-33. That includes a 6-11 finish in 2023, a 3-14 finish in 2024, and a 2-8 start to 2025. Insiders have reported that Joe Schoen will remain general manager of the Giants. He’s expected to stay with the team for the rest of the season to help hire a new head coach.

Brian Daboll has been relieved of his duties; Mike Kafka will serve as interim head coach.

: https://t.co/IH63AEqwwl pic.twitter.com/quKIBitNc7

— New York Giants (@Giants) November 10, 2025

In a joint statement with co-owner Steve Tish, Giants owner John Mara had this to say about firing Brian Daboll.

“The past few seasons have been nothing short of disappointing, and we have not met our expectations for this franchise,” said Mara. “We understand the frustrations of our fans, and we will work to deliver a significantly improved product.” – John Mara

Assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will be New York’s interim head coach. Kafka has been with New York since the start of the 2022 season. He previously served as the quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator for the Chiefs. Mike Kafka has been a finalist over the last two seasons for head coaching openings. This will be another test for the 38-year-old to be a future head coach in the NFL. Who will be the next head coach of the New York Giants?

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The Seahawks were at home in Week 10 for an NFC West battle with the Cardinals. Seattle previously beat Arizona 23-20 in Week 4. By the end of the first quarter, it was 21-0, and the Cardinals never stood a chance. 

When the game was over on Sunday, the Seahawks walked away with a 44-22 victory. The final score is not indicative of how dominant the Seahawks were in Week 10. Against the Cardinals, Jaxon Smith-Njigba had five catches for 93 yards and a touchdown. Seattle’s third-year pro has made NFL history through nine games. He is just the third player in league history to have at least 75 receiving yards in each of their first nine games to begin a season.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has made his presence known as WR1 for the Seahawks

Jaxon Smith-Njigba joined Antonio Brown from 2014 and Michael Irvin from 1995 as the only players in NFL history with at least 75 receiving yards in each of their first nine games of a season. pic.twitter.com/TktG5WwUMP

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 10, 2025

After a 44-22 win vs. the Cardinals in Week 10, the Seahawks improved to 7-2 in 2025. Additionally, the team has won four consecutive games. Offensively, Seattle is one of the top teams in the NFL this season. Their 30.6 points per game rank third in the league. On top of that, Seattle’s 246.1 passing yards per game in 2025 is the seventh-most in the NFL. The Seahawks have been an explosive passing offense to begin 2025.

That’s thanks to the connection between Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Credit to the Seahawks for trading D.K. Metcalf this offseason and knowing they had a legit WR1 in Smith-Njigba. As WR2 for the Seahawks in 2024, Jaxson Smith-Njigba had 100 catches for 1,130 yards and six touchdowns. Through nine games in 2025, Smith-Njigba has 63 catches for 1,041 yards and five touchdowns. His 115.7 yards per game is the best in the NFL this season.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 17-game pace:

119 receptions
1,968 receiving yards
9 TDs

Still on pace to break Calvin Johnson’s single-season record pic.twitter.com/b00i1Ti3SH

— FanDuel (@FanDuel) November 10, 2025

With 93 receiving yards in Week 10, Jaxon Smith-Njigba made NFL history. He is just the third player to have at least 75 receiving yards in each of their first nine game to begin the season. Jaxon Smith-Njigba joins Randy Moss (1995) and Antonio Brown (2014). Additionally, his 1,041 receiving yards through nine games are the fifth-most since the league merger in 1970.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is off to a historic pace to begin the season for Seattle. He is showing no signs of slowing down. Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba have connected six times this season for a pass of at least 40 yards. Seattle’s all-time receiving record is 1,303 yards by D.K. Metcalf in 2020. With the rate he is playing at, Smith-Njigba will likely hit that before Thanksgiving. Right now, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is on pace to break Calvin Johnson’s single-season receiving record of 1,964 yards.

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On Sunday Night Football in Week 10, the Steelers were on the road to face the Chargers. Heading into the two-minute warning in the first half, Los Angeles had a 5-3 lead. 

The Chargers cashed in with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Justin Herbert to Ladd McConkey to take a 12-3 lead. In the end, Los Angeles won the game 25-10. During the game, Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen made franchise history. Late in the fourth quarter, Allen caught a jet sweep pass from Herbert. That was his 956th catch as a member of the Chargers. Passing Hall of Famer Antonio Gates for the most receptions in franchise history.

Keenan Allen has the most receptions in the history of the Los Angeles Chargers

Keenan Allen is now the Chargers all-time leader in receptions with 956

PITvsLAC on NBC
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock pic.twitter.com/Uo9ag3bnJx

— NFL (@NFL) November 10, 2025

With a third-round pick in the 2013 NFL draft, the Chargers selected WR Keenan Allen out of California. The 2025 season is Allen’s 13th professional season and 12th with Los Angeles. After the 2023 season, the Chargers traded Keenan Allen to the Bears. Allen’s tenure with Chicago lasted just one season. He had 70 catches for 744 yards and seven receiving touchdowns. Following the 2024 season, the Bears traded Keenan Allen back to the Chargers.

Through 10 games in 2025, Allen has 52 for 539 yards and four touchdowns. On SNF in Week 10, Allen had two catches for 19 yards. His second catch was a historic one for the six-time Pro Bowl WR. That was Keenan Allen’s 956th career reception with the Chargers. That passed Hall of Famer Antonio Gates for the most receptions in franchise history. According to NFL insiders, Keenan Allen approached the coaching staff about setting up his historic catch in the fourth quarter.

Keenan Allen. A certified Charger legend. pic.twitter.com/yuMaXOO6S4

— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) November 10, 2025

Late in the game, Keenan Allen had just one catch on the day. The Steelers’ defense was playing him tough. Allen approached head coach Jim Harbaugh with an idea. The Chargers had a comfortable lead, and Allen asked if he could catch a jet sweep for an easy catch. Allen said the coaching staff called him a “genius” for even thinking of that late in the game.

Jim Harbaugh said after the game that Keenan Allen had family in the building Sunday night. He was happy the veteran WR was able to set the record in front of the home crowd. With seven games left in 2025, Keenan Allen will continue to add to his record. The 33-year-old had 955 career receptions in 87 fewer games than Antonio Gates. When his career is over, Keenan Allen will go down as one of the greatest players in Chargers’ history.

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Entering their Week 10 matchup vs. the Chicago Bears, the New York Giants are 2-7.  They are on a three-game losing streak. During the 2025 season, New York has dealt with injuries at kicker. 

Veteran Graham Gano is in his 16th professional season and sixth with the Giants. Over the last three seasons, Gano has missed continuous time due to injury, and it has hurt the team. He’s been available for five of the team’s nine games to begin the 2025 season. Once again, Gano is dealing with lingering injuries. Head coach Brian Daboll told the media that Gano will likely not play in Week 10. Younghoe Koo was elevated from the practice squad and will kick for the Giants vs. the Bears.

Younghoe Koo will start for an injured Graham Gano in Week 10

#Giants HC Brian Daboll said Younghoe Koo is expected to handle kicking duties on Sunday vs. the Bears with Graham Gano dealing with a neck injury. pic.twitter.com/JUOWg1IU6z

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 7, 2025

To begin the 2025 season, Younghoe Koo was a member of the Atlanta Falcons. In Week 1, Atlanta was in a close game with Tampa Bay. There were six seconds left in the game, and the Falcons were down 23-20. Younghoe Koo lined up to attempt a 44-yard field goal and shanked it wide right. The 31-year-old was benched in Week 2. On September 19, 2025, Younghoe Koo was released by the Falcons.

Parker Romo was Koo’s replacement at kicker. On November 4, Romo was released by Atlanta. Younghoe Koo signed with the New York Giants’ practice squad on September 23, 2025. Despite Graham Gano being out due to injuries, the Giants went with kicker Jude McAtamney. He started Weeks 4-7 for the Giants. McAtamney missed several extra points in Week 7 in what was a 33-32 loss for New York.

Younghoe Koo said he’s “very ready” to kick this Sunday vs. the Bears and talked about adjusting to the Giants system

“Everybody has a different way of doing things. I had enough time to get it ready with the guys” pic.twitter.com/98hFB1uNuy

— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) November 6, 2025

He was released by the Giants, and Graham Gano was healthy enough to return in Weeks 8 and 9. However, the veteran kicker is currently dealing with a neck injury. Brian Daboll announced that Gano will not be available in Week 10. Younghoe Koo will be the starting kicker for the Giants. He hasn’t appeared in a game this season sicne Week 1 with the Falcons. Last season, Koo was 25-34 on his field goal attempts.

It’s worth noting that kicking conditions will be less than ideal in Week 10 when the Giants travel to Chicago. On Sunday, the high is 38 degrees, and wind gusts will hit 20 to 30 miles per hour. Additionally, there is a 38% chance of light snow. Knowing the weather conditions, expect both teams to have some kicking troubles in Week 10.

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After starting the 2025 season 1-2, the Denver Broncos have rattled off seven consecutive wins. The team is 8-2 through their first 10 games after a 10-7 win on TNF. 

Las Vegas scored the first touchdown of the game in Week 10 and went up 7-0. However, Denver’s defense held the Raiders scoreless for the remainder of the game. The Broncos’ offense struggled as well, but scored 10 points, and the team won. Through their first 10 games in 2025, the Broncos have 46 sacks. They are on pace to break the NFL record for sacks in a season.

Denver’s defense is playing at a historic rate through the first 10 weeks

Broncos had SIX sacks vs. LV, taking their team total to 46 after 10 games

That’s more than 25 teams had ALL of last season pic.twitter.com/zuCVtILu36

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) November 7, 2025

While both offenses struggled on TNF in Week 10, it was the Raiders’ Geno Smith who was battling the pass rush all night. Las Vegas tried controlling the game on the ground, but Denver’s defense stood tall. Ashton Jeanty carried the ball 19 times for 60 yards and scored a touchdown. While Jeanty had a decent performance, it was overshadowed by the Raiders’ struggles offensively. Geno Smith finished the game with 143 passing yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception.

Denver’s defense was getting after the QB all night. They finished the game with 22 QB pressure, 11 QB hits, six sacks, and one interception. Geno Smith and the Raiders stood no chance vs. the Broncos on TNF. Through their first 10 games of the 2025 season, Denver has 46 sacks as a team. They are on pace to break a record that has been in place for over 40 years.b

Broncos defense against the Raiders:

6 sacks
11 QB hits
22 QB pressures
1 INT pic.twitter.com/KiejWHT90c

— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) November 7, 2025

The Chicago Bears recorded 72 sacks as a team in the 1984 season. Denver is on pace for 78 sacks as a team in 2025. Their defense is playing at a historic rate to start the year. Can the Broncos keep up that type of production in their final seven games? Leading the way for Denver this season is Nik Bonitto with 9.5 sacks. That is the third-most in the NFL. He had 1.5 sacks on TNF vs. the Raiders.

Jonathan Cooper is fifth in the NFL with 7.5 sacks in 2025. Additionally, Zach Allen is tied for 11th with 6.0 sacks on the season. As a team, Denver has 45 sacks this season. That is 17 more sacks than the team in second place. The Broncos needed every bit of their pass rush in Week 10 vs. the Raiders. It was a low-scoring game that was won through defense, special teams, and field posistion. Denver will face the Chiefs in Week 11 and has a bye in Week 12.

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Through eight games in the 2025 season, the Texans are 3-5. Houston is coming off a narrow 18-15 win vs. the Broncos in Week 9. 

During the second quarter vs. Denver, Texans QB C.J. Stroud took a nasty hit to the head when getting tackled. The 24-year-old missed the remainder of their Week 9 game vs. the Broncos. Backup QB Davis Mills came in and finished the game for Houston. NFL insiders have already reported that C.J. Stroud is still in concussion protocol. The Pro Bowl QB will not play in Week 10 vs. the Jaguars.

The Texans will be without C.J. Stroud in Week 10

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said QB CJ Stroud “will be out” this week versus the Jaguars as he remains in concussion protocol. Texans QB Davis Mills starts. pic.twitter.com/ruGBhQ32Tj

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 5, 2025

In his first 32 career starts, Texans’ C.J. Stroud was 19-13. That included a 9-6 finish in his rookie season and a 10-7 record in 2024. Additionally, he’s led the Texans to two consecutive postseasons and has won at least one playoff game each time. To begin he 2025 season, Houston is off to a 3-5 record with Stroud as their starter. The Texans will play their third consecutive home game in Week 10 vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Houston will be without QB C.J. Stroud, who is still in concussion protocol. Stroud suffered a concussion early in the second quarter of the Texans’ Week 9 loss to Denver. The third-year pro was 6-10 for 79 yards before he exited the game. Davis Mills came in and finished the game for Houston. Mills was 17-30 for 137 yards. All 15 of the Texans’ points in Week 9 were from Ka’imi Fairbairn’s field goals.

That was not an illegal hit on CJ Stroud

Somebody has to show him how to actually slide
pic.twitter.com/RiokUiE4yo

— Mike Cima (@Ci_World) November 2, 2025

Davis Mills was a third-round pick by the Texans in the 2021 NFL draft out of Stanford. Over five seasons, Mills has appeared in 40 games and made 26 starts for the Texans. He is 5-19-1 as a starter in the NFL. Mills’ last start came during the 2022 season. He made 15 starts for the Texans that season. With C.J. Stroud as the starter for the last three years, Davis Mills has appeared in 12 games for Houston.

The 27-year-old will make his first start in nearly three seasons in Week 10. Houston is at home to face the 5-3 Jaguars in an AFC South divisional game. Davis Mills’ last NFL start was Week 18 during the 2022 season. He was 22-38 for 298 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. He led the Texans to a 32-31 win vs. the Colts. The Texans hope that C.J. Stroud can return in Week 12 when Houston faces the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Tuesday, October 4, at 4:00 p.m. EST was the 2025 NFL trade deadline. To the surprise of many, the New York Jets were sellers. The team parted ways with two franchise cornerstones on their defense. 

Sauce Gardner was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two first-round picks. Additionally, Quinnen Williams was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a first and second-round selection. An absolutely stunning move by the first-year general manager, Darren Mougey. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Mougey explained that trading Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams was not a “teardown” for New York.

The Jets parted ways with two franchise cornerstones at the 2025 trade deadline

Jets GM Darren Mougey said the trades of Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams are not a “teardown.”

Story via @RichCimini:https://t.co/QV1wDYE5pV

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 5, 2025

On July 22, 2025, the New York Jets signed CB Suace Gardner to a four-year deal worth $120.4 million. He was set to be under contract with the Jets through the 2030 season. However, New York was offered a trade package for Gardner that they could not refuse. The Jets traded Sauce Garnder to the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, October 4. In return, the Jets received the Colts’ first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, along with WR Adoni Mitchell.

That was not the only trade New York made ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. General manager Darren Mougey traded defensive lineman Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys. Williams was the third overall pick by New York in the 2019 NFL draft out of Alabama. In the trade with Dallas, the Jets received a 2026 second-round and 2027 first-round pick from the Cowboys. The pick in 2027 will be the most favorable of Dallas’ two first-round picks that year.

Jets future draft picks after today’s trades:

2026
1st-round pick (NYJ)
1st-round pick (IND)
2nd-round pick (NYJ)
2nd-round pick (DAL)

2027
1st-round pick (NYJ)
1st-round pick (DAL)
1st-round pick (IND) https://t.co/rea59x9G9h

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 4, 2025

Speaking with the media on Tuesday, Jets GM Darren Mougey had to answer a ton of questions. With the moves they made yesterday, it’s evident the Jets are thinking about the 2026 season and beyond. However, Mougey said the team hasn’t given up in 2025. Additionally, Darren Mougey said the trades by the Jets on Tuesday are not a “teardown” for the team.

New York is the first team since 1967 to make multiple in-season trades to acquire a first-round pick. Now, the Jets are at a turning point in their franchise. They’ve traded away two defensive gems and are still searching for a franchise QB. The team is loaded with first-round draft capital to try and find their QB of the future.

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On Monday Night Football in Week 9, the Dallas Cowboys hosted the Arizona Cardinals. As they have all season, the Cowboys’ defense struggled. Even with backup Jacoby Brissett in the game, Dallas lost 27-17. 

The team is now 3-5-1 through their first nine games. ESPN’s MNF broadcast mentioned the Cowboys could make a trade ahead of Tuesday’s deadline at 4:00 p.m. EST. That’s exactly what happened on Tuesday morning. NFL insiders announced that the Cowboys traded a 2026 7th-round pick to acquire LB Logan Wilson. He’s played in 76 games over six seasons and has made 65 starts.

Logan Wilson is now a member of the Dallas Cowboys after a trade on Tuesday

Bengals announced they now have traded LB Logan Wilson to Dallas in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/rI038I3hbY

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 4, 2025

With a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, the Bengals selected LB Logan Wilson out of Wyoming. As a rookie in 2020, Wilson played in 12 games and made two starts for Cincinnati. By his second season, Logan Wilson was a full-time starter for the Bengals. He’s had at least 100 combined tackles in each of his last four years with the Bengals. Despite being voted a team captain in 2025, Logan Wilson was playing a reduced role.

He was benched in Week 6 for rookie LB Barrett Carter. Through eight games and seven starts in 2025, Logan Wilson appeared in 67% of the Bengals’ defensive snaps. On Tuesday morning, NFL insiders announced that the Dallas Cowboys have traded with Cincinnati to acquire the veteran LB. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones compared Logan Wilson to former fan-favorite Leighton Vander Esch.

A deal for Dallas: Cowboys are finalizing a trade to acquire Bengals MLB Logan Wilson, sources tell me and Todd Archer. Earlier Monday, Jerry Jones told Stephen A. Smith that the Cowboys have made a trade ahead of Tuesday’s NFL deadline. It is expected to be for Wilson, for whom… pic.twitter.com/lhQak0jaHG

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 4, 2025

Logan Wilson still has two years remaining on a four-year, $36 million deal he signed with the Bengals in the 2023 offseason. In 2025, the Cowboys are 31st of 32 teams in total defense and scoring defense. Only the Bengals are worse. Jerry Jones said Logan Wilson can come in and immediately give the Cowboys production at linebacker.

Heading into Monday’s game vs. the Cardinals, the Cowboys had allowed at least 136 rushing yards per game to their opponent. While the Cowboys held Arizona under 136 rushing yards, Dallas could not get a stop when it needed to. Backup RB Emari Demercado led the team with 14 carries for 79 rushing yards. Dallas has a bye in Week 10, and that will give Logan Wilson time to get acclimated with his new team. His first opportunity to play for the Cowboys will be MNF in Week 11 vs. the Raiders.

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In Week 9, the Washington Commanders were at home to face the Seattle Seahawks. By halftime, it was 31-7, and the Commanders’ defense struggled mightily. 

Seattle had a 28-0 lead before Washington responded with a touchdown. The final score was 38-14, and the Commanders are now 3-6 in 2025. That’s more losses than they had in the entire 2024 regular season. Against the Seahawks on SNF, three players on the Commanders’ roster suffered a season-ending injury. That includes Jayden Daniels, Luke McCafrrey, and Marshon Lattimore.

Washington was hit with three massive injuries in a Week 9 loss to Seattle

#Commanders injuries on Sunday night:

* QB Jayden Daniels: Dislocated elbow.

* CB Marshon Lattimore: Torn ACL

* WR/KR Luke McCaffrey: Broken collarbone

Rough. pic.twitter.com/etAYXpZpMH

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 3, 2025

After a 12-5 finish in 2024, the Commanders have taken a massive step back in 2025. That’s largely because the team has been hit with several injuries on offense. In Week 2 vs. the Packers, veteran RB Austin Ekeler suffered a season-ending torn Achilles. Additionally, WR Noah Brown suffered a groin injury and has been on the IR since. On top of that, WR Terry McLaurin has missed five games due to injury this season. Not ideal for the Commanders.

Not to mention that 2024 Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels has missed three games this season due to injury. In Week 9 vs. the Seahawks, the Commanders’ 2025 campaign came crashing down. The Commanders were down 38-7 in the fourth quarter, and Jayden Daniels was still in the game. Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow and had to exit the game. Media members and fans were left questioning why head coach Dan Quinn still had the Pro Bowl QB in the game.

Since the start of the regular season, 17 Commanders players have suffered injuries that have or will cost them time. Of those players, 13 were starters at the time of their injuries.

So far, the team’s total missed games to injuries is 59 (and counting). pic.twitter.com/NXtdmOxVJG

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) November 3, 2025

Jayden Daniels is expected to miss significant time, if not the remainder of the 2025 season. The Commanders still have eight games left to play. Marcus Mariota will start for Washington while Daniles is out. On the opening kickoff of SNF in Week 9, Commanders WR and kick returner Luke McCaffrey suffered a broken collarbone. Another devastating loss offensively for Washington.

McCaffrey will finish the year with 11 catches for 203 receiving yards and three touchdowns. On 26 kick returns in 2025, he had 769 yards. Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore suffered a torn ACL in Week 9 vs. the Seahawks. Lattimore has taken a step back in his production. However, he’s one of the top CBs on a weak Commanders secondary. Losing Lattimore for the remainder of the season is a tough blow. What will Washington’s record be to finish 2025?

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Jordan Love and the Packers were at home in Week 9 vs. the Carolina Panthers. Green Bay was in their new “1923 Classic” jersey. It was a navy uniform with gold numbers and stripes on the shoulder. Additionally, it featured a hand-painted helmet meant to look like leather. 

The Packers’ offense struggled against the Panthers in Week 9. Despite scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter to tie the game, Green Bay lost on a walk-off field goal to Carolina. During that 16-13 loss to the Panthers, Packers’ TE Tucker Kraft suffered a serious knee injury. He had to be carted off the field. The team fears that Kraft tore his ACL and could miss the remainder of the 2025 season.

All signs point to Tucker Kraft missing the rest of the regular season for Green Bay

The Green Bay Packers are still awaiting results on the MRI but the initial belief is that Tucker Kraft tore his ACL, per @RapSheet

Such a sad ending to a historic season for Kraft. pic.twitter.com/IP20dIA0Rt

— SleeperPackers (@SleeperPackers) November 2, 2025

With a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, the Packers selected TE Tucker Kraft out of South Dakota State. As a rookie, Kraft played in all 17 games and made eight starts for Green Bay. During his 2024 campaign with the Packers, Tucker Kraft started all 17 regular-season games. He finished the season with 50 catches for 707  yards and seven receiving touchdowns.

To begin 2025, Tucker Kraft was off to an incredibly hot start for the Packers. Entering Week 9, he led the team in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. Against the Steelers in Week 8, Tucker Kraft has seven catches for 143 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Arguably, the most productive games of his young career.

Losing to the Panthers was bad.

Losing Tucker Kraft for the season would be far worse.

Breaking down what it means for both the Packers and Kraft now and in the future: https://t.co/VKzfamJaPN pic.twitter.com/97T6yNU5bU

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) November 3, 2025

Against the Panthers in Week 9, Tucker Kraft finished the game with two receptions for just 20 yards. That’s because Kraft suffered a serious knee injury in the third quarter. Kraft had to be carted off the field, and that is never a positive sign. After the game, head coach Matt LaFleur spoke as if the Packers would be without Kraft for the rest of the season.

LaFleur mentioned that other players must step in in Kraft’s absence. Losing Tucker Kraft is a massive blow to the Packers’ offense. He was Jordan Love’s top target to begin the 2025 season. Green Bay is known for spreading the ball around with Jordan Love, but Kraft was always his go-to target. Now, the team will likely be without the 25-year-old for the remainder of the 2025 season. The Packers have Luke Musgrave and John FitzPatrick as their backup tight ends. Without Kraft, Muasgrave and FitzPatrick will see increased playing time.

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In Week 8, the Jacksonville Jaguars were on a bye. The team was in London the previous week to face the Los Angeles Rams. They lost that contest 35-7 and are 4-3 on the season. 

Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter had the best performance of his career in Week 7 vs. the Rams despite the loss. He had a career-high eight catches for 101 receiving yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately, Jaguars fans were hit with brutal injury news on Friday. Travis Hunter suffered a knee injury at practice on Thursday. Head coach Liam Coen announced that Hunter will be placed on the IR and will miss at least four games.

Travis Hunter is out at least four weeks for the Jaguars after suffering a knee injury

Jaguars are placing WR/CB Travis Hunter on injured reserve due to a knee injury, per HC Liam Coen. Hunter now will miss a minimum of four games. pic.twitter.com/vZ9pJsaieF

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2025

Jacksonville had the fifth overall pick heading into the 2025 NFL draft in April. However, general manager James Gladstone made a massive trade with the Browns. Cleveland had the second overall pick in the draft. Gladstone swapped first-round picks with the Browns in 2025 and gave them a 2025 fourth-round pick as well as Jacksonville’s 2026 first-rounder. The Jaguars had the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft after a trade and were able to select generational prospect Travis Hunter.

The 22-year-old was one of the most intriguing prospects in his draft class. Hunter was a star at the collegiate level, winning the Heisman Trophy in his final season. In college, Travis Hunter played both ways for Colorado. He was a WR and CB full-time. Many expect that for Hunter in the NFL, but he’s been used more on offense. Through seven games, Hunter has played in 67% of Jacksonville’s offensive snaps.

The #Jaguars will place WR/CB Travis Hunter on Injured Reserve with a knee injury, knocking him out four games, according to coach Liam Coen. pic.twitter.com/XBGJSIEsS3

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2025

Additionally, Hunter has been on the field for 36% of the team’s defensive snaps. Travis Hunter has 28 catches for 298 yards and one touchdown. He also has 15 combined tackles, three passes defended, and one fumble recovery. At practice on Thursday, Travis Hunter suffered a knee injury. Head coach Liam Coen announced Friday that Hunter has been placed on the IR.

Hunter is set to miss at least the next four games for Jacksonville. The earliest he is eligible to return is in Week 13 vs. the Tennessee Titans. By that time, Hunter will have missed well over a month for the Jaguars. That’s because this injury happened right after the bye Week at an unfortunate time. The Jaguars will need players like Brian Thomas Jr. and Parker Washington to step up while Hunter is out. Tight end Brenton Strange is currently in the IR as well and will be eligible to return in Week 11. Can Jacksonville’s offense survive without Hunter?

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After a 2-0 start to the 2025 season, the Arizona Cardinals are 2-5. They’ve lost five consecutive games by a combined total of 13 points. Two of those five losses were decided by just one point. 

For their last two games, Arizona has been without starting QB Kyler Murray. In a 22-21 loss to the Titans in Week 5, Murray suffered a foot injury. Backup Jacoby Brissett was forced to start two consecutive games for the Cardinals. ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss reported that the Cardinals anticipate Kyler Murray returning on Monday Night Football vs. the Cowboys in Week 9.

Can Kyler Murray get the Cardinals back on track after five straight losses?

Cardinals are preparing quarterback Kyler Murray to start Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Jonathan Gannon said Thursday.

Story via @joshweinfuss:https://t.co/d9bFcDXYae

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 30, 2025

Kyler Murray suffered a foot injury in a Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The former #1 overall pick was forced to miss Weeks 6 and 7 for Arizona. Additionally, the team had a bye in Week 8. This gave Kyler Murray extra time to rest and recover. Arizona is desperate to get back in the win column and compete in the NFC. However, the other three teams in their division already have five wins. The Cardinals have a lot of catching up to do.

While Kyler Murray was out, veteran backup Jacoby Brissett started two games for the Cardinals. He passed for 599 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception in two games. However, Arizona did not win either of those contests. Kyler Murray is healthy for Week 9, and head coach Jonathan Gannon anticipates his starting QB returning vs. Dallas.

QB Kyler Murray is a PERFECT 9-0 at AT&T Stadium

2-0 with Arizona Cardinals
1-0 with Oklahoma
1-0 with Texas A&M
5-0 with Allen (HS)

(@USATODAY) (H/T @Kyle_Youmans) pic.twitter.com/STBc2j9inh

— SleeperCardinals (@SleeperAZCards) October 30, 2025

So far in 2025, the Dallas Cowboys have struggled defensively, and the play has been inconsistent. Their offense is the second-best in the NFL this season, with 30.8 points per game in 2025. However, their defense is allowing 31.3 points per game, the second worst in the NFL, only to the Bengals. That bodes well for Kyler Murray and the Cardinals in Week 9.

This is a perfect opportunity for the Cardinals’ offense to have one of its best performances in 2025. The Cowboys’ defense is allowing an average of 258.6 passing yards per game this season. Through five starts in 2025, Kyler Murray is averaging just 192.4 passing yards per game. Will he see increased production in Week 9, or will Arizona crumble vs. Dallas? The Cardinals are on the road for MNF in Week 9 vs. the Cowboys.

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In their first seven games to begin the 2025 season, the Raiders are 2-5. Las Vegas had a bye in Week 8 and is home in Week 9 to face the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

For their last three games, the team has been without the production of All-Pro TE Brock Bowers. The second-year pro suffered a posterior cruciate ligament injury and a bone bruise in his left knee. This happened in the season opener. Bowers tried playing through the injury but was shut down for three consecutive games. Coming out of the bye, NFL insiders have reported that Brock Bowers is expected to make his return in Week 9.

After missing three consecutive games, Brock Bowers is back in Week 9 vs. Jacksonville

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers said he’s “ready to roll” after missing three straight games to recover from a knee injury.

Story via @ryanmcfadden_:https://t.co/PideY4esEz

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 29, 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders look to get back on track in Week 9 with their top pass catcher returning to the lineup. Brock Bowers has missed the last three games due to an injury in his knee. He attempted to play through the injury in weeks two through four. However, the coaching staff had to shut Bowers down for his own good. While he wanted to be on the field for his teammates, Brock Bowers needed time to recover. Missing three straight games and having a bye week gave Bowers nearly a month to rest and recover.

After a long wait, the All-Pro TE is expected to be on the field in Week 9. That’s a massive boost for a Raiders passing attack that has been lackluster. Over the last six weeks, the Raiders have totaled 926 passing yards. Ranking 32nd in the NFL over those six weeks. Additionally, QB Geno Smith has 10 interceptions this season, and nine of them have happened in the last six games.

#Raider TE Brock Bowers (knee) will be a full participant at practice today. pic.twitter.com/nW6pp5RHUe

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 29, 2025

Geno Smith will see his top target return to the lineup in Week 9 vs. Jacksonville. Head coach Pete Carroll said the team is “really happy to have him (Bowers) back.” In the first game of the season, Brock Bowers had five catches in eight targets for 103 receiving yards. On the season, he has 19 catches on 27 targets for 225 receiving yards.

At practice on Wednesday, Pete Carroll said that it looked like Brock Bowers was playing at full speed. Additionally, Carroll noted that Bowers “stole the show a little bit. So, we’re thrilled to have him back.” All signs point to the 22-year-old TE being a full go this Sunday. Las Vegas will look to save its season after a 2-5 start. They are at home in Week 9 to face the 4-3 Jaguars, who have lost two straight.

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