Month: October 2024

Will Levis last played in Week 6 as he continues to recover from an AC joint sprain. The second-year quarterback has not developed as hoped this season, but he should return to the top of the depth chart when healthy. Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holtz indicated on Thursday (via team reporter Jim Wyatt)

Believe it or not, we’ve made it to the halfway point of the NFL season. With a loaded slate of games ahead in Week 9, let’s break it down with our betting looks and predictions for each matchup.  Houston Texans @ New York Jets Thursday, Oct. 31, 8:15 p.m., Amazon

Following the Amari Cooper swap, more Browns seller’s trades are expected. Za’Darius Smith has emerged as perhaps the top post-Cooper trade chip, but two members of their interior D-line profile as candidates to move. More definitively, Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline indicates the Browns will trade Quinton Jefferson if they receive an

Las Vegas ranks 26th in scoring (18 points per game) and 28th in total yardage. DVOA slots Getsy’s offense in that neighborhood, measuring it 27th through eight games. Although Antonio Pierce is not contemplating a change, the Raiders HC took aim at his play-caller amid a four-game skid. “It has

Luke Getsy came to the Raiders after the team’s negotiations with Kliff Kingsbury broke down. Eventually pivoting to a Commanders offer (with some help from minority Commanders owner Magic Johnson), Kingsbury sought a three-year deal from the Raiders, who were offering a two-year pact. The Raiders circled back to Getsy,

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen received criticism from some within the NFL community when he benched second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran Joe Flacco for reasons that may or may not have been related to Richardson taking himself out of this past Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans because

Thrown around as a talking point before the 17-game schedule took effect, the prospect of two bye weeks is back on the table thanks to the early negotiations for an 18-game slate. Roger Goodell said recently the prospect of a two-bye season will be in play if another regular-season expansion

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa received some criticism after his inability to catch a shotgun snap resulted in a safety during this past Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals that Miami lost 28-27.  Tagovailoa spoke with reporters on Wednesday and rebuked those who blamed him for the club’s slump to 2-5 on

As the Steelers have climbed to 6-2, they have seen Russell Wilson deliver two promising starts in wins over the Jets and Giants. Those conquests still do not appear to have moved the AFC North leaders out of a wide receiver market they have populated for months. The Steelers have

Earlier this week, second-year pro Anthony Richardson of the Indianapolis Colts became the latest quarterback drafted since the spring of 2021 to be benched by his first NFL team.  During Wednesday’s edition of the “Unsportsmanlike” program, ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. offered advice to signal-callers not yet eligible to play at the

October 30th, 2024 at 7:26pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Houston Texans Los Angeles Chargers Miami Dolphins New England Patriots New Orleans Saints New York Jets Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

Jordan Love wants to play against the Detroit Lions in what will end up being a huge matchup for the Green Bay Packers in Week 9 of the NFL season. He wants to play, but is it best for him to play as he tries to recover from a groin

October 30th, 2024 at 7:34pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s practice squad moves: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers Jacksonville Jaguars Los Angeles Chargers Signed: CB Kendall Williamson Miami Dolphins New Orleans Saints New York Giants Signed: OT Garret Greenfield New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles Signed: OL Braeden Daniels Pittsburgh

Entering Week 9, the races for key end-of-season awards are taking shape. In the AFC, a former national champion is a leading contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Meanwhile, a conference quarterback is making a great case that he’s deserving of another MVP, but he must hold off this

The Bills are still counting on their veteran linebacker to make a late-season return. Coach Sean McDermott told reporters that the Bills still see a path where linebacker Matt Milano plays during the 2024 campaign (per Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic). The coach added that Milano continues to move “in

Entering Week 9, the races for key end-of-season awards are taking shape. In the NFC, there’s a hot duel for Offensive Rookie of the Year that includes two quarterbacks. Meanwhile, another QB in the conference is making a strong case for MVP. Here is a closer look. NFC East DALLAS

It is not especially common for a highly drafted quarterback to be benched and then resurface as a long-term starter with that team, but two players from the 2023 draft are attempting such climbs anyway. Anthony Richardson has followed Bryce Young in being benched during the first half of his

The coach added that Milano continues to move “in the right direction” as he recovers from a torn bicep. McDermott also noted that Milano continues to have an impact on the current squad, with the coach lauding the player’s leadership during the rehab process (per ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg). “There is

The Saints have dropped six-straight games and sit towards the bottom of the NFC standings. The team would be a logical seller ahead of the deadline, and the front office is willing to consider trades…on their terms. During an appearance on WWL Radio this week, GM Mickey Loomis acknowledged that

The Houston Texans are clearly banking on second-year wide receiver Tank Dell emerging as a viable replacement for Stefon Diggs.  On Tuesday, the Texans placed Diggs on injured reserve after he suffered a season-ending ACL tear in a, 23-20, Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer

Less than one week remains until the 2024 trade deadline. An offseason measure to move the deadline back one week passed, sliding the deadline beyond Week 9 after it had resided the Tuesday following Week 8 since 2012. That opens the door to more activity this season. The 2024 offseason

Each week, Yardbarker highlights the most important people leading into the week’s NFL games.  From players to coaches and beyond, here are the 10 most important people to keep an eye on in Week 9.  QB Jayden Daniels | Washington Commanders  In an 18-15 Week 8 win over the Chicago

Za’Darius Smith continues to come up in trade rumors, despite the Browns snapping their losing skid in Week 8. While Cleveland is not prepared to deal Myles Garrett due to the reigning Defensive Player of the Year remaining a cornerstone presence, Smith looms as a player likely to be dealt

On Wednesday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen insisted that his decision to bench starting quarterback Anthony Richardson in favor of backup Joe Flacco had nothing to do with Richardson going to the sidelines for one play during this past Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans because the second-year pro was “tired.”  Richardson later

The Bears have designated guard Ryan Bates to return from injured reserve, per KPRC’s Aaron Wilson, bringing reinforcements to a Chicago offensive line that has endured multiple injuries this season. Bates now has 21 days to practice with the team before he must be added to the active roster; otherwise,