
Ricky Saints Beats Trick Williams to Retain NXT Title at Halloween Havoc 2025
Ricky Saints defeated Trick Williams at Halloween Havoc on Saturday to retain the NXT Championship. Several weeks ago, Saints and Williams joined forces as part of Team NXT in the four-on-four men’s elimination match against Team TNA on the NXT vs. TNA Showdown edition of NXT. Saints was chosen by


Monday Night Football: Chiefs run past Commanders 28-7
The Chiefs are the Chiefs again. They won their third consecutive game, blowing out the Commanders in the second half for a 28-7 win. The Chiefs are now 5-3, while the Commanders lost their third in a row to fall to 3-5. Patrick Mahomes threw interceptions on the Chiefs’ first


Reports: Broncos CB Pat Surtain diagnosed with pectoral strain
An MRI revealed Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain has a pectoral strain, according to multiple sources. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is considered week-to-week, though he won’t play on Sunday against the Texans. He could land on injured reserve, which would keep him out for four weeks. Surtain


Bengals say Joe Flacco is day-to-day with a shoulder injury
Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco did not miss any snaps after briefly going into the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Jets, but it looks like he will be on the team’s injury report this week. Head coach Zac Taylor said at a Monday press conference


Brock Purdy ‘Getting Closer’ to Return from Toe Injury, 49ers’ John Lynch Says
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is still uncertain to play in Week 8, but he is making progress in his recovery from a turf toe injury. During his weekly appearance on KNBR (h/t David Bonilla of 49ersWebZone.com), 49ers general manager John Lynch said Purdy is “getting closer” to returning:


Antoine Winfield TD was nullified by official on other side of field blowing whistle
In the second quarter on Sunday, Saints receiver Rashid Shaheed fumbled, Buccaneers cornerback Antoine Winfield scooped the ball up and raced 47 yards to the end zone. But Winfield did not score a touchdown. That’s because an official blew the play dead after Winfield recovered. Why? No one seems to


Sunday Night Football: Jordan Love, Tucker Kraft lead Packers to 35-25 win over Steelers
Late in the second quarter of the Sunday night matchup between the Steelers and Packers, Pittsburgh’s Aaron Rodgers hit DK Metcalf for a 2-yard touchdown and Green Bay kicker Brandon McManus missed a 44-yard field goal. The score was 16-7 at the break. But the second half was a wildly


Justin Fields Reportedly Will Be Jets’ QB1 vs. Bengals, Tyrod Taylor Out With Injury
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields reportedly will start on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals after Tyrod Taylor was ruled out with a knee injury. Brian Costello of the New York Post reported the news Saturday, noting Taylor will not travel with the team to Cincinnati. Fields will get the


Cam Skattebo carted off with serious injury
Giants running back Cam Skattebo was carted off the field today with what looked like a very serious injury. Skattebo was taken to the ground while attempting to catch a pass and his right foot and ankle bent very awkwardly. It was an ugly sight and teammates were getting emotional,


Deebo Samuel, Terry McLaurin Set to Play for Commanders vs. Chiefs After Injuries
Washington Commanders wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin will return to the lineup for Monday night’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Samuel and McLaurin had been out of the lineup with heel and quad injuries respectively, but head coach Dan Quinn told reporters that both are ready to


Ravens need a win to avoid tying their worst-ever seven-game start
Now that we know it will be Pro Bowler Tyler Huntley and not two-time MVP Lamar Jackson at quarterback for the Ravens against the Bears on Sunday, the question is whether the 1-5 Ravens can win a game. With a loss, Baltimore will match its worst seven-game start in franchise


Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane’s Next Best Fights After UFC 321 Results
The obvious next opponent for Aspinall should be Gane, who seemed to be in control of the fight during the first round before the accidental eye poke. Given the lack of a decisive result, fans will undoubtedly want to see what Aspinall and Gane can do under different circumstances. If


Trey Smith doubtful for the Chiefs, Kareem Hunt is set to play
The Chiefs are likely going to be without right guard Trey Smith for Monday night’s game against the Commanders. Smith has a back injury and did not practice at all this week. He has been listed as doubtful for Monday. Assuming Smith is out, the Chiefs will be missing two


Top Draft Needs of Every NFL Team in 2026 for Week 8
We’ll take a look at one of the Saints’ secondary needs, running back, this week. But the organization should be heavily entrenched in this year’s guard class, and Penn State’s Olaivavega “Vega” Ioane is a name to keep an eye on. “Ioane is the top pure guard in the class


Sean McDermott is 8-0 after bye weeks, best record in NFL history
No coach gets his team ready to play after a bye like Bills head coach Sean McDermott. The Bills are 8-0 after bye weeks with McDermott as head coach. No head coach in NFL history has that many wins after byes without a loss. That’s bad news for the Panthers,


Ray-Ray McCloud III, Giants Reportedly Agree to Contract After Falcons Release
Ray-Ray McCloud III and the New York Giants reportedly agreed to a contract one day after the wide receiver was released by the Atlanta Falcons, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution‘s D. Orlando Ledbetter. McCloud was a healthy scratch each of the Falcons’ past two games, a 24-14 home win against


Kyle Shanahan: Brandon Aiyuk could return to practice as soon as next week
The 49ers could open wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s 21-day practice window as soon as next week, coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. “Yeah, I believe he’s getting a lot closer,” Shanahan said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “It could [happen next week]. I think we’re week-to-week now, so hopefully, it will


Jayden Daniels Out for Commanders vs. Mahomes, Chiefs with Injury, Mariota to Be QB1
Injuries have been a major storyline of Jayden Daniels’ 2025 season. That will continue at least through Week 8 Daniels will miss Monday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a hamstring injury, and Marcus Mariota will get the start. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport noted on Wednesday that it’s


Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner out, Aaron Glenn doesn’t name starting QB
No matter who is at quarterback on Sunday, the Jets will be down a couple of their top players. Head coach Aaron Glenn has ruled out both receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) and cornerback Sauce Gardner (concussion) for Sunday’s matchup with the Bengals. Moreover, Glenn did not officially announce a starter


Kevin O’Connell: If J.J. McCarthy is healthy, he’ll play
Thursday night’s blowout loss to the Chargers was the fifth straight game that the Vikings played without quarterback J.J. McCarthy and watching Carson Wentz try to battle through injury throughout the night raised the question of whether it is the right time to go back to McCarthy. McCarthy injured his


Kevin O’Connell: “I did not have our team prepared to play”
The Vikings, as of Sunday morning, were 3-2. They’re now 3-4. And the loss to the Chargers was the low point of the season, a 37-10 blowout loss. After the game, coach Kevin O’Connell was candid. “We got outplayed,” O’Connell said. “We got outcoached. We did not — there are


After serious knee injury, Tyreek Hill doesn’t rule out retirement
Agent Drew Rosenhaus has said that Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill will return from a serious knee injury and play next season. Hill was more equivocal on the subject of when, or if, he’ll play again. “Right now, I’m happy with being with my kids,” Hill told former teammate Terron Armstead


Sol Ruca Reveals Injury After WWE SmackDown, Latest on Halloween Havoc NXT Title Match
Sol Ruca announced Tuesday on NXT that she will not be able to defend the Women’s North American Championship against Blake Monroe at Halloween Havoc on Saturday due to an injury. Ruca’s tag team partner, Zaria, offered to defend the title against Monroe on her behalf, and Sol agreed to


Christian McCaffrey, Bijan Robinson both on pace for 1,000 yards rushing and receiving
In NFL history, only three players have finished a season with more than 1,000 yards both rushing and receiving. This year, a fourth player could join that list — and one player who has already done it could do it a second time. 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who had


2025 MLS Cup Playoff Bracket Schedule, Predictions and Odds for Wild Card Round
Portland (+115), Bet (+245), Salt Lake (+210) Real Salt Lake was the last team to clinch a playoff spot, earning their way into the dance on Decision Day with a 2-2 tie against St. Louis. Star Diego Luna started 27 games, scored nine goals and six assists. He does everything


DeMarvion Overshown returns to practice, expects to play Nov. 17
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown had a limited practice on Wednesday, his first practice since tearing his anterior cruciate, medial collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments in his right knee on Dec. 9. Overshown knew that Wednesday was his first practice in 317 days. He plans to return for the Nov. 17


WWE World Title Booking Fumble, Rocket Ship for Bron Breakker and More Raw Fallout
The Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California hosted the October 20 edition of Raw on Netflix, highlight by a night filled with championship opportunities. This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page


Justin Field: I didn’t hear Woody Johnson’s comments, he’s entitled to them
Jets owner Woody Johnson’s comments about quarterback Justin Fields made a lot of headlines on Tuesday, but none of them made their way to Fields himself. That’s what Fields told multiple reporters at a Wednesday media session that he did not hear Johnson’s comments. Those comments credited head coach Aaron


Broncos’ Dre Greenlaw Suspended After Altercation with Ref from Win vs. Giants
The NFL reportedly suspended Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game without pay for an altercation with an official following Sunday’s win over the New York Giants. After an appeal, the NFL announced the suspension was upheld: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport first reported Monday the suspension came for the


Raiders had former Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman in for a tryout
Former Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman was in Las Vegas on Tuesday to try out for the Raiders. Hardman was most recently on the Packers’ practice squad at the start of this season but hasn’t played in a game in 2025. A 2019 second-round pick of the Chiefs, the 27-year-old


Saints sign RB Velus Jones Jr. to the active roster from the practice squad
The Saints officially placed center Erik McCoy and running back Kendre Miller on season-ending injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. McCoy tore his biceps in Sunday’s 26-14 loss to the Bears, and running back Kendre Miller tore his ACL. The Saints used one of the roster spots to sign running


Brandon Graham Ends Retirement, Agrees to Contract with Eagles for 16th NFL Season
The Philadelphia Eagles lost one notable defensive player when Za’Darius Smith stunned the NFL world with his in-season retirement, but they are gaining a franchise legend to help out on that side of the ball. The Eagles announced Tuesday that Graham has agreed to terms and will suit up for


Brian Daboll: We’re hurting right now, but we have to get back on the horse
There are many things from Sunday’s stunning 33-32 loss to the Broncos that the Giants would like to do over, but there are no plutonium-powered DeLoreans available to take them back in time. That means they can only move forward from blowing an 18-point lead in the final six minutes


Monday Night Football: Jaxon Smith-Njigba goes for 123 yards, Seahawks win 27-19
The Texans picked up four takeaways off of the Seahawks on Monday night. But Houston’s offense struggled mightily to finish drives and Seattle ended up with a 27-19 victory to keep pace with the Rams and 49ers in the NFC West. Seattle raced out to a 14-0 lead with a


Browns Let Joe Flacco Have Final Say in Bengals Trade After Being Benched for Gabriel
The Cleveland Browns allowed veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to make the call about his next steps after benching him for rookie Dillon Gabriel, according to The MMQB’s Albert Breer. Breer reported Monday that Cleveland informed Flacco it would pull the trigger on a trade if he wanted a fresh start


Vikings are “disgusted” by racial slurs directed at Isaiah Rodgers
Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers sounded off earlier today about racial slurs directed to him on social media. The Vikings organization has echoed his concerns, in no uncertain terms. “We are disgusted by the racial slurs directed at Isaiah Rodgers following yesterday’s game,” the team said in a statement. “As we


Bryce Young Reportedly Out vs. Bills, Latest Update on Panthers QB’s Injury Return
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is expected to miss this week’s game against the Buffalo Bills after suffering a high-ankle sprain during Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, according to Tom Pelissero fo NFL Network. Young left the game late in the third quarter after appearing to get stepped


Mike McDaniel: “Everything is on the table” with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa
The biggest headline from Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel’s post-game press conference related to his staunch refusal to not consider thinking about his job security. McDaniel said something else of interest when discussing the three-interception performance from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. McDaniel was asked this question: “What will your conversation be with


Raheem Morris: It’s embarrassing, my fault we had 10 defenders on third-and-13
Christian McCaffrey had a terrific performance in San Francisco’s Week 7 victory over Atlanta. But on one critical play, the Falcons made things a lot easier for the 49ers’ offense. With Atlanta’s defense needing a stop on third-and-13 with 2:46 left in the fourth quarter, McCaffrey got loose for a


Maxx Crosby Reportedly ‘Should Be OK’ After Knee Injury in Raiders’ Loss to Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders fans can take a sigh of relief. Star defensive end Maxx Crosby, who exited Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with a knee injury, “should be OK,” according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Rapoport noted that pulling Crosby from the game was “more of a precaution


Cowboys take 7-0 lead on their first drive
The Cowboys won the coin toss and elected to receive. After KaVontae Turpin’s 30-yard kickoff return, the Cowboys needed only five plays to go 66 yards for a touchdown. Dak Prescott threw incomplete on first down when the Commanders sniffed out the screen. He was 2-for-3 for 18 yards thereafter,


Brandon Graham Reportedly Eyes Eagles Return After Za’Darius Smith’s Shock Retirement
The Philadelphia Eagles lost one notable defensive player when Za’Darius Smith stunned the NFL world with his in-season retirement, but they reportedly could be gaining a franchise legend to help out on that side of the ball. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday that defensive end Brandon Graham is “strongly considering


Buccaneers optimistic Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka can both play Monday night vs. Lions
Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka both have a good chance of playing Monday night against the Lions. Although they’re officially being termed game-time decisions with hamstring injuries, there’s optimism in Tampa Bay that both can play, according to ESPN. Evans has been out since injuring his hamstring


Darby Allin Beats Jon Moxley as Sting Returns in I Quit Match at AEW WrestleDream 2025
Darby Allin defeated Jon Moxley in an “I Quit” match at AEW WrestleDream on Saturday with some help from an old friend, Sting. The match was simply brutal, with both wrestlers dishing out a ton of pain. Moxley gained the advantage, thanks in part to the Death Riders. However, Chaifetz


Packers switch planes, after delay of more than five hours
The Packers’ Saturday night schedule will be undergoing a bit of an adjustment. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the team has changed planes after an extended delay due to mechanical issues. The original plane was supposed to leave for Arizona at 2:30 p.m. ET. The replacement plane is expected to


UFC Fight Night 262 Live Winners and Losers, Results
If at first you don’t get a ranked matchup, try, try again. Fourth-ranked middleweight Reinier de Ridder was set to meet sixth-ranked Anthony Hernandez atop the UFC’s 13-bout Saturday card at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, but Hernandez was felled by an injury and replaced by No. 9 contender


Bill Belichick brushes off a question about Mike Lombardi’s Saudi Arabia fundraising trip
Among the various recent reports regarding the goings-on within UNC football under Bill Belichick, one stands out. General Manager Mike Lombardi took a preseason trip to Saudi Arabia for the purposes of raising money for the program. North Carolina confirmed in a statement that Lombardi made “an exploratory fundraising trip”


Kyle Shanahan: Brock Purdy is making progress, but Mac Jones will start Sunday night
Mac Jones will be the 49ers’ starting quarterback on Sunday night against the Falcons, but Brock Purdy is getting closer to returning. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Purdy is making progress in what he can do on the practice field but isn’t ready to be active. “He


Deleted NFL Films video about Brian Branch angers Lions
Sunday night’s game between the Lions and Chiefs sparked a variety of storylines that echoed deep into the week. Along the way, the NFL committed an unforced error from its in-house media operation. Via MLive.com, NFL Films posted a video from the show NFL Turning Point regarding Branch’s “long game,”


Joe Flacco now holds the regular-season edge over Mike Tomlin
No, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin didn’t want to face Joe Flacco again. Last year, Tomlin told his players to keep Colts starter Anthony Richardson upright, so that they wouldn’t have to deal with Flacco. And when Richardson was injured, Flacco beat the Steelers. Including last year’s game and the prior