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NFL Mock Draft Has the Dallas Cowboys Making a Desperate Reach for a Position of Need
The Dallas Cowboys are already in danger of a lost season and have many needs that they will look to fill in the 2025 NFL Draft. A new mock draft came out that fills one of those needs, despite being a massive reach. Josh Edwards of CBS Sports released a new 2025 NFL mock draft in which he has the Cowboys selecting running back Ashton Jeanty at No. 9 overall. Jeanty is a Heisman Trophy candidate and clearly the best running back in the 2025 NFL draft class.
Shedeur Sanders Is Not a Top-20 Prospect in 2025, per NFL Draft Expert’s Big Board
There is a good chance that Shedeur Sanders will find himself being selected among the top-5 overall draft picks during the 2025 NFL Draft. But according to one prominent NFL draft analyst, the Colorado Buffaloes star quarterback isn't even among the top-20 players entering the next draft cycle. Dane Brugler of The Athletic recently released his top-50 NFL Draft 2025 Big Board. In it, he justifiably placed Sanders' teammate, two-way star Travis Hunter, as the top overall player in the coming draft.
4 NFL Stars Who Can Challenge Lamar Jackson For The 2024 NFL MVP Award
If the 2024 NFL season ended today, there is no doubt that Lamar Jackson would win his third NFL MVP award and become the first player since Aaron Rodgers (2020, 2021) to become a repeat winner. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback has put up sizzling stats since the start of the campaign. With four games of three touchdowns or more, Jackson boasts the NFL’s top interception-to-touchdown ratio, tossing 24 touchdowns and just two picks through his first 10 games this season.
New York Jets’ Morgan Moses Is Playing Through MCL Sprain, Knee Fracture, And More
The New York Jets are getting a superhuman effort out of starting right tackle Morgan Moses, who is playing through some painful injuries right now. Speaking with reporters on Monday, Moses divulged he’s been playing through an MCL sprain, a meniscus issue and a fracture in his knee, per Brian Costello of the New York Post.
Christian McCaffrey, Fantasy Football Stars Who Could Carry You To The Playoffs
Fantasy football just hasn’t quite been the same this year without star running back Christian McCaffrey in lineups across the nation. The San Francisco 49ers starter has missed the team’s first eight games with Achilles tendinitis in both legs. The good news is that he’s expected back for Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and if he can stay on the field down the stretch he’ll be a boon to fantasy football general managers angling for a playoff push.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry Are The NFL’s Most Terrifying Duo
There isn’t another duo in the NFL to compare to the one in the Baltimore Ravens backfield, which consists of quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry. These two men are simply terrifying for opposing NFL defenses, and breathtaking to watch for the rest of us. On Sunday, going against a darn-good Denver Broncos defense, Baltimore’s dynamic duo was electric, sparking a blowout 41-10 victory for the Ravens, who were on the road in Week 9.
NFL Rumors: Detroit Lions Expected To Trade For Za’Darius Smith
The Detroit Lions have been in the NFL rumor mill of late, as insiders report the franchise is looking to add a defensive end to replace Aidan Hutchinson. On Sunday, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk ramped up those rumors when he reported that there is an expectation that the Lions will trade for Cleveland Browns veteran Za’Darius Smith.
New Orleans Saints Star WR Chris Olave Taken To Hospital: Lost Consciousness On Field
New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Chris Olave was stretchered off the field and then taken to a hospital after suffering a blow to the head/neck region during Sunday’s NFL Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers. Olave was injured during the first quarter when attempting to catch a pass from Derek Carr. Two Panthers defenders converged on the receiver, who then fell to the ground and lost consciousness, per Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports.
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott Will Not Play In Week 9 Vs Falcons
The Dallas Cowboys will reportedly not have running back Ezekiel Elliott for their NFL Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram shared the stunning news on Saturday, noting the running back did not travel with the team and citing an undisclosed reason for Elliott’s absence. This breaking news is tough for a Cowboys team that needs a win badly, and for an offense that has already struggled to produce on the ground this season.
NFL Rumors: New York Jets Taking Trade Calls For WR Garrett Wilson, Davante Adams
The New York Jets are reportedly receiving NFL trade deadline calls from opposing teams interested in making a deal for star receivers Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported this NFL rumor Saturday, noting that the Jets “have received calls about the availability of wideout Garrett Wilson and corner D.J. Reed.” She added that after Thursday night’s win there is not an expectation that the NFL franchise would make a trade.
Dallas Cowboys Get Brutal Injury News: Trevon Diggs Has ‘Tear’ In Calf
The Dallas Cowboys are trying to stay afloat in the NFC Playoff picture at 3-4, but the NFL franchise got horrible injury news ahead of its Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Speaking with 105.3 The Fan on Friday, team owner Jerry Jones revealed star cornerback Trevon Diggs has an injury, calling it a “tear” in his calf. Todd Archer of ESPN shared the news on social media.
4 Detroit Lions Trade Targets Ahead Of Deadline: Azeez Ojulari Tops List
The Detroit Lions are one of the hottest teams in the NFL, and at 6-1 they have a real chance to win the NFC’s top seed in 2024. After losing superstar defensive end Aidan Hutchinson , however, there is a real need to their upgrade defense via trade ahead of the November 5 NFL trade deadline. Discussing this topic with an anonymous NFL general manager, Dianna Russini of The Athletic came away with four players who could be trade targets of the Lions to fill this void.
3 Kansas City Chiefs Trade Targets Ahead Of NFL Deadline
The Kansas City Chiefs have already made two big moves ahead of the Nov. 5 NFL trade deadline, and they may not be finished adding to their roster. As they continue their quest for an unprecedented three-peat, the repeat champion Chiefs recently traded for veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and edge specialist Josh Uche. Now, according to two NFL insiders, the Chiefs are reportedly looking to add another skill position player to the mix.
Top-3 Kansas City Chiefs Trade Targets Ahead Of NFL Deadline
The Kansas City Chiefs have already made two big moves ahead of the Nov. 5 NFL trade deadline, and they may not be finished adding to their roster. As they continue their quest for an unprecedented three-peat, the repeat champion Chiefs recently traded for veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and edge specialist Josh Uche. Now, according to two NFL insiders, the Chiefs are reportedly looking to add another skill position player to the mix.
Allen Lazard’s Chest Injury Could Force The New York Jets To Keep Mike Williams
The New York Jets are reportedly placing wide receiver Allen Lazard on injured reserve due to a chest injury. This means Lazard will miss at least four weeks of action, and it could also mean the Jets will not trade Mike Williams, who has been rumored to be on the market for weeks. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the news about Lazard’s placement on injured reserve on Thursday, just hours ahead of the team’s prime-time matchup against the Houston Texans.
J.J. Watt Calls Out The Jets, Aaron Rodgers Over Cayenne Pepper Drink ‘Fountain Of Youth’ Claims
The New York Jets are in danger of being out of playoff contention at 2-6, and their aging quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, is struggling to live up to his own standard of excellence.
Top 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets To Replace Stefon Diggs
If you were one of the many fantasy football general managers who selected Stefon Diggs early in your draft, it’s time to scramble to find his replacement on the waiver wire. The Houston Texans star receiver is out for the season after sustaining a non-contact ACL injury that landed him on injured reserve. Looking ahead, there are a number of wide receivers to consider as replacements who aren’t being utilized heavily in most fantasy football leagues.
NFL Trade Deadline: 5 Players Who Could Be Dealt, Including Marshon Lattimore
The NFL trade deadline is on the horizon, and there are some outstanding players who could be on the move to help teams pushing for the playoffs. Tuesday, November 5, at 4 p.m. ET marks the end of the NFL trade cycle in 2024. Teams like the New Orleans Saints, who have dropped six straight games after opening 2-0, are likely going to be sellers, thanks to players like Marshon Lattimore and others who may not be included in the franchise’s vision for 2025.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson Is In Danger Of Becoming The NFL’s Next Trey Lance
Will Anthony Richardson start another game for the Indianapolis Colts? According to head coach Shane Steichen, it’s no sure thing. Asked that very question on Wednesday after he announced that Joe Flacco will be the Colts’ starting quarterback “going forward,” Steichen told reporters, “That would be great. We'll see,” per Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star.
4 Houston Texans Trade Targets After Stefon Diggs Placed On IR
The Houston Texans have reportedly placed superstar wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who suffered a season-ending knee injury on Sunday, on injured reserve. Dianna Russini of The Athletic shared the news Tuesday, noting it was a non-contact injury that ended Diggs’ 2024 campaign. With Diggs now out for the season, the Texans have to be thinking about adding to their championship-caliber roster for the second-half push.
Colts Make Shocking Decision, Bench Anthony Richardson For Joe Flacco
The Indianapolis Colts are putting former first-round pick Anthony Richardson on the bench, replacing the young quarterback with veteran Joe Flacco. ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the stunning news on Tuesday, writing that, “Coaches met this morning and made the seismic organizational decision to change QBs.” This news comes on the heels of a Sunday of drama for Richardson, who has struggled early and often in his professional career.
The New York Giants Must Move On From Daniel Jones As Starter, Draft QB In 2025
The Daniel Jones experiment has to come to an end after the 2024 NFL season, if not well before it. It’s time for the New York Giants to move on, and they absolutely must draft a quarterback in the first round next April. Jones produced another stinker of a performance on Monday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers, proving once more that he isn’t the franchise quarterback the Giants hoped he would be when they inked him to a four-year contract extension in 2023.
Dallas Cowboys In Danger Of Lost Season As 2024 Schedule Intensifies
The Dallas Cowboys told the NFL world during the offseason they were going “all-in” to pursue a Super Bowl in 2024. Seven games into the campaign, they are in danger of missing the playoffs altogether. Following another tough loss to the San Francisco 49ers on NBC Sunday night, the Cowboys fell to 3-4 on the 2024 NFL season. If the season ended today, Dallas would be the 13th seed in the NFC due to tiebreakers and a 1-3 record in the conference.
Commanders star rookie Jayden Daniels has NFL's highest-selling jersey, per Fanatics
Jayden Daniels jerseys are selling like hotcakes. The Washington Commanders first round rookie quarterback has played his way into the hearts and minds of NFL fans everywhere. According to Fanatics, no other player has sold more jerseys in the past week than Daniels (h/t Fox Sports). Drafted second overall in April, Daniels has been putting together a mind-blowing first quarter of the 2024 NFL season. In particular, his play the past two weeks has been exceptional.
Best RB in 2025 NFL draft, Ashton Jeanty goes Beast Mode on 64-yard touchdown
Ashton Jeanty wasted no time at all making his presence felt in Week 5. The Boise State star running back proved once more he is the top player at his position in the 2025 NFL Draft with a stunning rushing touchdown. Check out the moves Jeanty puts on the Washington State defense. The dynamic running back broke multiple tackles on his way to a scintillating 64-yard touchdown score.
Potential No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Hunter shows off absurd skills on interception
It's understood by now that Colorado Buffaloes superstar Travis Hunter is the best player in college football. And seemingly every week now, he's proving he may just be the first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. On Saturday as the Buffaloes battled UCF, Hunter showed off his defensive skills with an interception that had the sports world in awe.
Mike McCarthy discusses defensive struggles facing Mike Shanahan offense
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Chiefs rookie Carson Steele must step up after Isaiah Pacheco injury | Sporting News
Undrafted rookie sensation Carson Steele took the NFL world by storm during the preseason. Now the Kansas City Chiefs running back needs to step up to the challenge of replacing Isaiah Pacheco. The Chiefs got bad news on Monday when X-rays revealed a broken fibula that will keep Pacheco out of action for "weeks." "It's going to take a little bit of time," Reid told reporters on Monday.
Mike McCarthy discusses defensive struggles facing Mike Shanahan offense
The Dallas Cowboys have one of the most dangerous defenses in the NFL. Despite that, it's a defense that seems to get blown out by offenses run by coaches from the Mike Shanahan coaching tree. That certainly was the case on Sunday when the Cowboys hosted the New Orleans Saints in their 2024 NFL home opener. The Saints absolutely savaged Dallas' vaunted defense with their outside zone running game.
Chiefs' Andy Reid gives troubling update on Isaiah Pacheco ankle injury
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Chiefs' Andy Reid gives troubling update on Isaiah Pacheco ankle injury
Isaiah Pacheco is a major cog in the Kansas City Chiefs offensive machine, but an ankle injury took him out of action Sunday. It was in the fourth quarter when Pacheco injured his ankle, causing him to exit the game for good. Before being injured, Pacheco still finished the game as the team's leading rusher, piling up 90 yards on 19 carries while adding 21 more yards on five catches.
Chiefs second-round pick benched after brutal mistakes against Bengals
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-assessing-every-rookie-offensive-tackle-week-1-2024 The Kansas City Chiefs saw enough out of starting left tackle Kingsley Suamataia on Sunday, benching the second-round rookie midway through the fourth quarter. Suamataia was having a very rough time keeping Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson away from Patrick Mahomes' blind side in Week 2.
NFL world reacts to Chiefs fooling Bengals with big-man touchdown
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NFL world reacts to Chiefs fooling Bengals with big-man touchdown
There is nothing better in the NFL than watching an offensive lineman score a touchdown. That is what fans were treated to on Sunday when Kansas City Chiefs backup offensive tackle Wanya Morris caught a pass from Patrick Mahomes for six. The Bengals were completely fooled on this play. Morris ended up wide open for the easy touchdown. BET YOU DIDN'T HAVE THIS ONE ON YOUR BINGO CARD‼️ pic.twitter.com/Ofs3uCZN9d — Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 15, 2024 This play had the NFL world buzzing.
Cowboys star defender passionately defends DC Mike Zimmer after blowout loss
Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Cowboys were lambasted on Sunday by the New Orleans Saints, and the team's defense was largely to blame for the embarrassing loss. However, star defensive end Micah Parsons isn't hearing any talk about Mike Zimmer being blamed for the performance. Parsons was on social media after the team's 44-19 loss to the Saints.
Patrick Mahomes makes outrageous TD pass to Rashee Rice look too easy
The Kansas City Chiefs needed a spark, down by a touchdown to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes provided it when he made a ridiculous touchdown pass to Rashee Rice. The best players always make outrageous plays look easy. Mahomes was no different on his 44-yard touchdown strike to Rice. Check out the precision from Mahomes, who dropped this deep pass in a bucket. 44-YARD TD FOR NO.
Cowboys suffer embarrassing loss to Saints: 3 takeaways from Week 2
The Dallas Cowboys have some soul-searching to do after getting blown out at home Sunday by the New Orleans Saints. One week after embarrassing the Cleveland Browns on the road, the Cowboys embarrassed themselves in front of their home crowd. By halftime, the Saints were up 35-16. At the end of the game, the score was even more lopsided as the Saints walked out of Arlington with a stunning 44-19 victory over America's Team.
Cowboys have worst first-half defensive performance in 20 years vs Saints
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports After watching the Dallas Cowboys dismantle the Cleveland Browns last week, the last thing fans may have expected was a ghastly performance in Week 2. Unfortunately for them, Dallas has not lived up to expectations in NFL Week 2. In the first half of their home opener Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, the Dallas defense put up a performance the likes of which we haven't seen in 20 years.
CeeDee Lamb sparks Cowboys with electric 65-yard touchdown vs Saints
The Dallas Cowboys, down 21-6 in the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints, had CeeDee Lamb come to the rescue with an incredible touchdown. Midway through the quarter, quarterback Dak Prescott delivered a short pass to Lamb on the right side of the field. From there, the superstar receiver did the rest with an electric run after the catch. Check out this Cowboys highlight, which you'll probably see on SportsCenter later tonight.
NFL All-22 spotlight: Buffalo Bills star DT woke from his slumber vs Dolphins
Ed Oliver spoke a simple truth about the game of football after his Buffalo Bills triumphed on Thursday night. "All 11 guys played together. It makes it easy on us," Oliver told media in the locker room after the game. "If everybody does their job it makes it easy on everybody." Oliver did his job Thursday night, and then some. After a forgettable Week 1 performance that saw the Buffalo Bills star defensive tackle post a goose egg on the stat sheet, Oliver dominated the line of scrimmage.
Maybe the Buffalo Bills won't need Josh Allen to carry them, after all
The Buffalo Bills are only going to go as far as Josh Allen takes them. That's been the narrative for years now. Maybe that doesn't have to be the case in 2024. On Thursday night, Buffalo went into Hard Rock Stadium with nasty intentions. They set the tone early, kept the pressure on with a full team effort in all three phases of the game. In the end, they walked out of the stadium with one of the most impressive wins we've seen so far in this new NFL season.
Chiefs' Hollywood Brown placed on IR, will require shoulder surgery
Hollywood Brown was hoping to make it back to play in Week 2 for the Kansas City Chiefs. Instead, the speedy wide receiver has been placed on Injured Reserve and will undergo surgery. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media broke the sad news on Friday. Rapoport notes that Brown "aimed to get back on the field this week. Instead, with his shoulder not healing as it needed to, he'll head to IR and have surgery." This injury was sustained by Brown on the very first play of his preseason with the Chiefs this summer.
Chiefs land star pass rusher in proposed blockbuster 3-team trade
Haason Reddick is a problem for the New York Jets, but their problem could become a major solution for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Jets still don't have Reddick on their active roster. The Pro Bowl pass rusher has not once shown up for work since being traded to New York from Philadelphia in March. With that in mind, it's not surprising that there are trade rumors swirling around this dynamic edge rusher.
Bills RB James Cook torches Dolphins for 3 first-half touchdowns
The Buffalo Bills went up by 17 points in the second quarter, 24-7, thanks to an incredible 49-yard touchdown run by James Cook. The dynamic running back had a big assist from the big men up front, hit the hole hard, and was gone. .@thegreat__4 flippin' in! 📺 #BUFvsMIA: @PrimeVideo pic.twitter.com/ONVTCiFJh8 — Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 13, 2024 This incredible 49-yard touchdown was the third of the game for Cook.
WATCH: Bills TE Dalton Kincaid takes nasty hit to the helmet
Tight end Dalton Kincaid took a hard hit to the helmet during the first quarter of Thursday night's game between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills. After making a catch from Josh Allen, Kincaid fell to the ground and then had his helmet whacked by a passing defender's knee. zero snaps for Dalton Kincaid since this hit pic.twitter.com/TvMvlDzMz6 — Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) September 13, 2024 This hit ended up taking Kincaid out of the lineup.
WATCH: Bills roast Dolphins with awesome 4th-down TD by James Cook
The Buffalo Bills gambled early on Thursday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins, and it paid off big. A fourth-down touchdown pass from Josh Allen to running back James Cook put them up 7-0 in the first quarter. Check out this gorgeous play design from Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady. It completely fooled the Dolphins defense, leading to an easy touchdown score for Cook. F̶o̶u̶r̶t̶h̶ ̶d̶o̶w̶n̶.
Bill Belichick compares Cowboys' Dak Prescott to legendary NFL Hall of Fame QB
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