More ESPN+ content , What/who is underachieving? Trubisky's time as the starter in Pittsburgh is over, and the 2017 first-rounder will likely be cut after the season, given his $8 million unguaranteed base salary in 2023. ET). The biggest issue on defense is forcing takeaways. Losing sturdy DT Lawrence Guy to a shoulder injury is a contributing factor, but that alone doesn't fully explain the alarming past six quarters the defense has played against the run. But Mills threw 11 interceptions through his first 10 starts and was benched. The Seahawks can't afford to lose to teams they should beat when the 49ers are hitting their stride, having already overtaken Seattle in the NFC West. -- Ben Baby, Next game: vs. Chiefs (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Steelers get: WR Amari Rodgers, 2023 fourth-round pick. The Dolphins didn't have a first- or second-round draft pick due to the Tyreek Hill trade. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. As if getting gashed by Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon wasn't enough to have the Bears licking their wounds after a Week 2 loss at Green Bay, Giants running back Saquon Barkley totaled 145 yards on 31 carries and earned 94 of his rushing yards after first contact in Week 4. -- Kevin Seifert, Defensive efficiency: 76.1 But the kicking game remains a question mark, as Robbie Gould has an 81.3% field goal rate and has had two kicks blocked, while punter Mitch Wishnowsky has had an attempt deflected, as well. The season began on September 8, 2022, with the defending Super Bowl LVI champion Los Angeles Rams falling to Buffalo in the NFL Kickoff Game, and will end on January 8, 2023.The playoffs are scheduled to start on January 14 and will conclude with Super Bowl LVII, the league's What to know: The Vikings reversed the bad karma of their historic Week 11 loss to the Cowboys by beating the Patriots, their second victory over a winning team in the past three weeks. Jones has totaled just 34 total snaps so far this season, making five tackles in his limited action. Steelers done? 2022 NFL Free Agent Top 100 Rankings | 1-10. Sure, he might not find that opportunity. The Chiefs should move forward with the strong running from Pacheco and Jones and the pass-catching from McKinnon, even after Edwards-Helaire returns. The Eagles are being hit by injuries at positions with questionable depth of late, including tight end (Goedert), slot corner (Avonte Maddox) and now safety. The answer is yes, but the 49ers haven't yielded a second-half score since a Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, a streak of four games. Harold Landry III is done for the year with a torn ACL, while Bud Dupree has been limited to 21 snaps over the past four weeks with a hip issue. One is that the Rams would need the Bears to follow in Denver's footsteps and eat as much of Quinn's contract as possible. The offense has been so bad with three-and-outs and turnovers that the defense continues to be forced back on the field. -- John Keim, What/who is underachieving? The official trade deadline for the 2022 NFL season is November 1st. -- Mike DiRocco. That's the long version of saying that if Baltimore's pass defensewhich has ceded the most passing yards (1,261) in the NFLstruggles again soon, it won't be a surprise. What to know: It looked so, so familiar. With explosive offenses coming up, the D-line better healthy fast. League rank: 8th. Replacing the demoted Zach Wilson, White delivered the Jets' best passing day of the season. The same isn't true for the Ravens, who typically mine the league's compensatory formula for all it's worth. The Seahawks and Lions are currently holding some highly valuable picks thanks to the struggles of the Broncos and Rams. Atlanta still holds tiebreakers over Seattle and San Francisco, but the Falcons have also lost three of their past four games. It turns out they were not only wrong about that, but they also overestimated the performance they'd get from their returning veterans. The Jon Gruden regime that drafted Ferrell is gone, and the Josh McDaniels administration has already declined Ferrell's fifth-year option. But they're going to have to rush the passer more effectively if that is going to continue. Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka's aggressiveness was exploited on the reverse to Anthony Schwartz that resulted in a 31-yard touchdown on the opening drive, and once again, linebacker Devin White was slapped with a costly penalty that resulted in a 51-yard field goal. The Panthers probably aren't trading McCaffrey, but with nothing to play for in 2022, they could absolutely move on from some of the lesser-used players on their roster. (Mike Garafolo), Re-signed on a two-year deal worth $8 million. We saw the first moderately significant swap of October when the Falcons quietly shipped linebacker Deion Jones to the Browns for a swap of late-round picks. Plus, four of the Raiders' last six games are at home. NFL betting odds, picks, tips: Bengals solve Browns; Jets sweep Bills? Roundtable: Who has been the top waiver wire pickup so far this season? When running back Joe Mixon returns after being out with a concussion, Perine has earned the right for a few more carries. Hughes has a pair of two-sack games already this season while playing 62% of the defensive snaps for the Texans. Now, Michel isn't a superstar, but he's a solid back between the tackles and a player McVay seemed to trust at times last season when he was with the Rams. NFL betting odds, picks, tips: Bengals solve Browns; Jets sweep Bills? Even the return of two starting linemen did nothing to help, and Kamara's fumbles put his total at four this season, tying a career high. Colts get: OL Cameron Erving, 2024 seventh-round pick The Chargers seemed to phase Michel out of their rotation in Week 5, as he went from averaging 14 snaps per game to racking up two against the Browns -- and that in a game where the Chargers ran all over Cleveland. This defense's ability to close games should come in handy as the Niners make their postseason push. Safety Lamarcus Joyner is coming off his best game (two interceptions), but the Jets need better coverage from S Jordan Whitehead and MLB C.J. The biggest issue on defense is a consistent pass rush. The Dallas Cowboys then ended a three-game losing streak on the holiday by outlasting the NFC East rival New York Giants. Let me go back to my mock draft of trades from April and pitch a Claypool-to-Packers deal for the second time. First-year Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has already shown his hand as the team continues its rebuild with an eye toward the long term. We'll start with a pair of deals that would send playmakers to Buffalo: Jump to a notable trade proposal: How each contender got exposed Sunday. It's been a bit of a high-wire act that seems destined to hurt Philadelphia in one of these games. The Lions are 2-7 against teams currently .500 or better. -- Courtney Cronin, Next game: vs. Packers (Sunday, 1 p.m. This season, Baltimore defenders are making it too easy with missed assignments and no consistent pass rush. It was clear the Saints were going to have trouble running the ball against the 49ers' rush defense, but the outcome was even worse than expected, with quarterback Andy Dalton leading New Orleans with 21 yards. If there's one thing Cincinnati could improve, it's the pass rush. Irrelevant' to rookie starting QB: The twists and turns of Brock Purdy's journey to the 49ers, Ravens' Tyler Huntley thrives as the underdog, Commanders' receiving trio could hold key to playoff berth, Broncos ending 13-game loss streak to Chiefs would mean 'everything'. Panthers get: 2024 fifth-round pick. McCaffrey seems entirely superfluous for a Panthers team going nowhere, while the Bills could use him as a valuable target in their passing attack. Reinforcements could be on the way if Ugo Amadi recovers from an ankle injury that held him out of the past two games and Elijah Molden eventually returns from injured reserve. To put that in context, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor generated 30.3 EPA as a runner over the entire 2021 season. 32, plus PLENTY of movement in between. What to know: One way or another, it looked like Jordan Love would get his shot in 2022. CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND -- Jordan Raanan, Next game: vs. After that, Buffalo mostly played rookie Christian Benford and Dane Jackson. But with the trade of C.J. (Ian Rapoport), Re-signed on a three-year, $9 million deal. The Las Vegas Raiders also won on a walk-off, overtime touchdown (for the second straight week) against the Seattle Seahawks. Why is the Seahawks' defense regressing? The biggest issue on defense is finishing the game. Let's make one more Rams deal and get them a viable running back. When Aaron Rodgers left Sunday's loss in the third quarter because of an oblique injury, it opened the door for Love, the third-year backup and possible heir apparent. What does the league pecking order look like after the opening wave of free agency? Jackson entered this game completing just 24% of his throws that traveled more than 20 yards in the air (which was better than only the benched Zach Wilson in the NFL). On the field, it's a great fit. The team's best rusher is reserve Dawuane Smoot with five sacks. Now that Kenny Golladay is dealing with a knee injury, Kendrick Bourne may be a rising name on the trade market. Quinn | Trubisky | Montgomery. How will they fare with new teams? The 2022 NFL trade deadline was one of the busiest in recent memory. Defensive efficiency, powered by ESPN's Football Power Index, is rated on a 0-100 scale, based on the defense's contribution to scoring margin on per-play basis and adjusted for strength of opposing offenses faced. This was an issue last year, and it continues to be one this season. -- Brooke Pryor, Next game: at Falcons (Sunday, 1 p.m. SEA | TB | TEN | WSH, Defensive efficiency: 62.7 We paired each response with the team's defensive efficiency rating and where that stacks up in the league. It ranks first in touchdowns allowed per drive and second in points allowed per drive. -- Sarah Barshop, Defensive efficiency: 39.6 But if this is strictly a pain management issue, and if Fields can do more in practice this week, the Bears may opt to let him play against the Packers. ET). The Colts have had a revolving door at left tackle, which is a recipe for disaster, as well as right guard. NFL Week 14 betting tips: Five props that pop, 'I don't know if you can write it any better than that': Inside Baker Mayfield's stunning debut with Rams, Josh Allen leads 21-second game-winning drive; Bills move ahead in AFC East race, Cowboys top Giants to pull away from NFC East rivals, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Defensive coaching staff, General manager Brian Gutekunst gave defensive coordinator Joe Barry and his staff a unit with seven first-round picks plus four veteran free agents who were supposed to help offset what everyone knew would be a transition year for the Packers' offense. Signed to a three-year, $25.2 million extension before the 2021 season, Davis is in a curious situation with the Chargers. Barnwell on how the Eagles, Cowboys and Giants got here, Odell Beckham Jr.'s best NFL team fits: Where the wideout could -- and should -- sign. I wouldn't want to listen to sports radio in New York the morning after this trade happens, though. The Buffalo Bills completed a late comeback to beat the Lions, who have won just six Thanksgiving games since 2000. League rank: 21st. Absolutely. What to know: During training camp, Washington envisioned Brian Robinson excelling on power carries and helping control the clock. The biggest issue on defense is the pass rush. Rudolph should only cost a conditional late-round pick, but it's a worthwhile lottery ticket for both sides. -- Kevin Seifert, What/who is underachieving? 1 receivers to surpass 100 yards in games. The problem is the coverage, specifically the safeties and linebackers. ET). Travon Walker, who was the 2022 No. Jones has occupied double-teams and affected the passer, but for Crosby to remain effective, the Raiders would love for Jones, who signed a three-year, $51 million free agent deal with Las Vegas this spring, to start getting home, too. I've tried to honor each team's salary cap capabilities and flexibility as part of each deal. ET). Whether it is a player, coach, position group or specific on-field play, we identify where there is a need for improvement on every squad. Cleveland is now on the verge of being eliminated from the postseason before December, and an underachieving defense is the biggest reason. -- Todd Archer, Some well-timed interceptions and sacks have minimized the damage of what has been one of the NFL's most porous pass defenses. The Cardinals have been able to get to the quarterback and get their hands on him at times, as was the case against Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes, but getting opposing quarterbacks down has been a struggle. At an average of 7.8 air yards, they are higher than the league average. They need to find a long-term answer at quarterback. -- Lindsey Thiry, Defensive efficiency: 53.6 In the fourth quarter, opposing quarterbacks have posted an NFL-best 88.6 QBR against the Ravens, throwing five touchdowns and getting sacked twice. The former Defensive Player of the Year only has one sack in five games this season, but he just finished an 18.5-sack season with the Bears. What to know: The Raiders have righted their ship and are in the midst of another unlikely winning streak after Sunday's overtime decision against the Seahawks. The biggest issue on defense is injuries to the secondary. The Rams were without cornerbacks Troy Hill (IR), David Long Jr. and Cobie Durant on Monday night against the 49ers, although they did get safety Jordan Fuller back. Buccaneers get: OL Joe Haeg Nobody collects failed first-round cornerbacks like Chiefs general manager Brett Veach, and while Kansas City added three corners in April's draft, first-rounder Trent McDuffie is on injured reserve. While that list should include the Chicago Bears, a more interesting spot is the Dallas Cowboys. -- Rob Demovsky. Veteran Byron Jones has yet to play this season, but the Dolphins have preferred undrafted free agent Kader Kohou to Igbinoghene, who didn't play a defensive snap before Week 5. -- Jake Trotter, That's right, it's in all caps. Of Arizona's 19 sacks this season, only 5.5 have been from edge rushers. He requested a trade during the preseason and racked up 102 yards in an August game against the Giants, but he hasn't been active for a single regular-season game in 2022. The Ravens used to get offenses off the field when they had Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Terrell Suggs forcing clutch turnovers. The semifinals are set! But this group's scoring production has almost been cut in half this year, and it has way too much talent for that to happen. They had a pile of big gains against the nickel, including a 43-yard run by Josh Jacobs in the third quarter. Jackson then finished off the drive hitting Josh Oliver for a 12-yard score, his first touchdown pass since Nov. 7. It doesn't appear Christian Watson is ready to jump in as an immediate starter, either. But Robinson has continued to slowly progress, surpassing 100 yards for the first time in his career against Atlanta. It was Washington that was executing Atlanta's offensive game plan, and pulling it off with more precision. Players and coaches have talked about the need to communicate more from the get-go, and not just as the game progresses. In the final Thanksgiving contest, the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots battled back and forth until the Vikings pulled away late to earn the victory. Patriots get: WR Robbie Anderson. Last season, Bourne made 55 receptions for 800 yards and five touchdowns. A healthy Adams would be making a difference as a run defender and a pass-rusher. The question is ultimately if Mason Rudolphwho's playing out a one-year dealis content to re-sign and serve as a long-term backup or wants to chase a starting role elsewhere. -- Jeff Legwold, Herbert makes case to get paid Quinn would be this year's Miller -- the veteran No. His one mistake, a fumble, he recovered and scored on. Josh Allen, the 2019 No. NFL Week 14 betting tips: Five props that pop, 'I don't know if you can write it any better than that': Inside Baker Mayfield's stunning debut with Rams, NFL Week 11 takeaways: Mahomes brings Chiefs back, Cowboys make a statement, Eagles survive Indy scare. Let's overreact to NFL Week 4: Cooper Rush as Cowboys starter? The latter ranks 87th out of 92 wideouts. The Ravens are 3-of-9 in the red zone the last two games, including 2-of-5 on Sunday. San Francisco ranks near the top of the NFL in nearly every major defensive category, but the offense has been near the bottom of the league in a number of areas, most notably points scored. According to ESPN Stats & Information, the Bengals allow their opponents to convert on third-down rushes 69.6% of the time, which is worst in the league. It's always possible Rodgers could return next week, but if not, the Packers will get the look at Love they need to evaluate his future. League rank: 13th. From injuries to defending the run, every team has something it can improve on. with concussion, From 'Mr. BUF-DET | NYG-DAL | NE-MIN The Texans looked worse than last week against the Washington Commanders when they had only 5 yards at half. ET). How dramatically will the Carolina Panthers rebuild? If Gardner-Johnson misses extended time, it could spell problems for the back end. What to know: The Colts' offensive inconsistency has been the most consistent thing about their wayward 2022 season. 7 overall pick, has three sacks and a team-high 13 QB hits. The 2022 NFL season will kick off a week from Thursday as the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams host the Buffalo Bills (8:20 p.m. He has played just 49 offensive snaps this season for the Jags (three catches for 54 yards) and has a little under $1.8 million remaining on the final year of his deal, so Arnold could use a change of scenery in advance of free agency. Against the Dolphins, the Texans barely had more yards (32) in the first half than the Dolphins had points (30). Morocco see off Ronaldo, Portugal; Kane heartbreak as England fall to France, In his likely World Cup finale, Ronaldo's calm, subdued effort not enough for Portugal, From 'Mr. What about another prominent running back, though? The unit actually did a nice job against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, so the panic meter has probably dipped. Their turnaround on defense was key to their four-game winning streak, but they've struggled against the run since. In August 2021, the Bengals swapped former first-round pick Billy Price for Giants defensive tackle BJ Hill and landed on an impact contributor, with Hill racking up 5.5 sacks in the regular season and 1.5 more during their run to the Super Bowl. The league-leading list of players on injured reserve, including running back Javonte Williams, has not helped, but the recap of this season will be topped with this offense's failings. Well, he was closer to league-average on the positive side than Akers has been on the negative side, and Akers has pulled that off across about half as many carries. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF -- Alaina Getzenberg, Next game: at Patriots (Thursday, 8:15 p.m. With Cleveland linebacker Anthony Walker done for the year (left knee), the team needed another off-ball linebacker to play alongside Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. Chandler Jones, the free-agent pickup who signed a three-year, $51 million deal to join Las Vegas, is credited with half a sack; that is less than practice squad call-up Tyler Hall, a cornerback. -- Ben Baby, Defensive efficiency: 60.8 The Patriots entered the game as the NFL's 31st-ranked red zone offense and were going up against the league's last-rated red zone defense. Vikings opponents are catching 75% of their targeted passes, the second-highest rate in the NFL. Okwuegbunam was back up to 21% in Week 5, but the Broncos also activated second-round pick Greg Dulcich from injured reserve, which could cost Albert O his spot in the lineup. PJ Walker is 2-3 as the starter with a Total QBR of 23.8, which would be next to last if he had enough playing time to qualify. What to know: The Seahawks are going in the wrong direction after a disheartening overtime loss. The Dolphins also are averaging a league-worst five yards per punt return and allowing a league-high 30.15 yards per kick return. Welcome to the most interesting storyline for the rest of this season. Yes, they're thin up front, with injuries to edge rusher Joey Bosa and linemen Austin Johnson, Otito Ogbonnia and Christian Covington, but it's inexplicable how poorly they have stopped the run. More NFL coverage . The Chiefs received meaningful contributions from Isiah Pacheco, Jerick McKinnon and Ronald Jones against Los Angeles in their first game without the injured Clyde Edwards-Helaire. As the second month of the 2022 NFL season intensifies, front offices around the league will start to heavily consider trades. Mosley. There should be no surprise when the Bills are linked to any Panthers player, given how often Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane returns to add players from his former organization. JAX | KC | LV | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN Entering Sunday, five of the Bengals' final seven opponents were ranked ahead of Cincinnati in the AFC standings. Four of them came through the air, which has sparked questions about the secondary. If the 49ers' defense can stay reasonably healthy, they don't need an offensive juggernaut to be a contender. He was an every-down corner in the slot last season, but after Los Angeles signed Bryce Callahan and J.C Jackson this offseason, his role has disappeared. Remember how good Taylor was last season? League rank: 16th. -- Nick Wagoner, Defensive efficiency: 51.0 Let's execute a classic change-of-scenery trade for two frustrated receivers. -- Todd Archer, Next game: vs. Colts (Sunday, 8:20 p.m. Safety C.J. The biggest issue on defense is getting pass rush from someone other than Maxx Crosby. Below, we checked in with NFL Nation reporters across the league and asked what the biggest issue faced by each team's defense is. But with the protection improving and players getting healthy, the passing game could improve down the stretch. That's going to cost the Rams more in draft capital, just as it did with the Miller deal a year ago. Early on, executives want to see if internal development can address any issues. The biggest issue on defense is run defense. -- Josh Weinfuss, What/who is underachieving? Bourne was a standout for the Patriots in 2021, but he fell into Bill Belichick's doghouse this offseason. As a team, the Bears rank 31st with 15 sacks through 11 games, and the uptick of blitz packages to manufacture more pressure isn't enough to right the ship. What to know: Thanks to the Falcons' loss to the Commanders, Tom Brady and the Bucs remain in first place in the NFC South, but losing All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs for any length of time and possibly the remainder of the season after he was carted off the field with a left leg injury could have devastating ramifications. Kadarius Toney was traded; Kenny Golladay has been nonexistent (four catches, 51 yards this season); Sterling Shepard is out for the rest of the campaign following surgery on his left ACL; and rookie Wan'Dale Robinson finished his rookie season with six games after suffering a right ACL injury on Sunday. Its defense has faced the third-most pass attempts in the NFL this season. In others, I'm arguing it's time for a more significant player to move on to a more competitive team. CeeDee Lamb emerges as a WR1 It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The biggest issue on defense is the run defense. On the Cowboys' opening drive, one pass went for 31 yards while the other five plays managed a combined 9 yards. It also reflects the Miami Dolphins' loss on Thursday night to the Cincinnati Bengals after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) left the game on a stretcher. Sunday's 26-16 loss to Arizona was a prime example as the Cardinals had the ball for just over 38 minutes to 21:25 for Carolina. After dropping back-to-back games and slipping out of the AFC playoff picture, Sunday's matchup against the struggling Cards was a must-win. Coach Sean McDermott said White played within the range of snaps they expected. Should the Chiefs continue to use the three-player running back rotation for the rest of season? ET). Have the Broncos' offensive woes finally broken the team's defense as well? The Rams entered Sunday's contest with a 0.9% chance to make the playoffs, so their focus going forward should be to see if players such as running back Kyren Williams or wide receivers Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell and Brandon Powell can have roles going forward. League rank: 14th. DT Folorunso Fatukasi had been a key part of the success, but he went down with a quad injury against the Eagles and his status going forward is unclear. Rashad Weaver has filled in admirably with four sacks and seven knockdowns, but with Dupree's status looking shaky, the Titans could stand to add at least one edge rusher to help fuel their hopes of competing this postseason. But if they keep winning, Heinicke likely continues to get the starts. Watch game, team & player highlights, Fantasy football videos, NFL event coverage & more Coverage breakdowns and an inability to stop the run (the Pack rank 24th in rushing yards allowed per game) have helped ruin this season. Football Power Index rankings Will the Giants be healthy for the stretch run? What's going on with the Ravens in the red zone? He threw three touchdowns, connected with 10 different receivers and did it all without much help from the ground game for three quarters. A six-game winning streak and a record of 8-7 heading into the final two contests? Getting defensive tackle DJ Reader back in the fold should boost the unit, but Cincinnati has been gashed on the ground far too often this season. The Chiefs have some adequate options to return punts, including Justin Watson and, when he returns from injured reserve later this season, Mecole Hardman. There have been mishaps in almost every game, ranging from roughing the kicker infractions to getting beat on fake punts. Our power panel -- a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities -- have evaluated how teams are stacking up through 11 weeks. Through four games, Tennessee has given up five plays of 40 yards or more. He averaged just over 2.0 yards per route run as a rookie but fell to 1.7 yards per route run in 2021 and just 0.7 this season. League rank: 25th. Indianapolis, tied for 30th in scoring with the Houston Texans, played one of the uglier halves of football you'll see in the first half Monday night, generating zero yards of offense in the first quarter for the second time this season. Packers get: WR Chase Claypool, 2024 seventh-round pick The 27-year-old Rudolph, nevertheless, may want to test the market in the offseason. Through three weeks, the Baltimore Ravens' secondary hadn't played well. -- Turron Davenport, What/who is underachieving? (Ian Rapoport), Re-signed on a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum. Can the red-hot Bengals finally get a win against the Browns? Before that throw, Jackson was having one of his worst passing games (13-of-29 for 168 yards). Bourne, whose contract runs through 2023, would be a solid addition for a receiver-needy roster. Losing Chandler Jones has been a major factor in the edge rush's struggles. The Saints need Marcus Davenport and Cam Jordan to consistently step up, while getting production out of 2021 first-round pick Payton Turner, to have success moving forward. Michael Pittman Jr. said Indianapolis expected different kinds of matchups, but the Steelers deployed a two-deep safety alignment that prevented Indianapolis from stretching the field. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Garrett could return next Sunday following last week's single-car crash. Can the red-hot Bengals finally get a win against the Browns? League rank: 31st. Let's run through 15 realistic trades that could make sense for both sides. While he put up a 1,000-yard campaign as a rookie, the tight end essentially moved into a new offense with a new quarterback, Marcus Mariota. League rank: 28. League rank: 6th, Everything you need this week: Jason Sanders has hit just 76.5% of his field goals this season, leaving Miami with the fifth-worst field goal rate in the league. -- DJ Bien-Aime, Next game: vs. Browns (Sunday, 1 p.m. Now, the conversation shifts to the second-string spot. Irrelevant' to rookie starting QB: The twists and turns of Brock Purdy's journey to the 49ers, Tiger and Rory vs. Spieth and JT: Top moments from The Match, Brittney Griner's release met with shock, relief from the Phoenix Mercury, 796 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker, Scott Van Pelt gives his Winners for Army Navy and NFL Week 14. Even though they managed to score TDs on three of five such trips in Sunday's loss, the Steelers haven't scored enough points overall, averaging just 17 points per game. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Darnold did exactly what interim coach Steve Wilks envisioned -- and what former coach Matt Rhule needed. -- Michael DiRocco, Everything you need this week: Minnesota would need the Chargers to eat some money to make this deal work, but Davis would be a significant upgrade in the slot and a possible solution next year, too. ET). The nickel package has struggled with veteran Terrance Mitchell and second-year player Caleb Farley finding their way as they rotate opposite of Kristian Fulton. Buffalo, on the other hand, is lacking a difference-maker at running back. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques, Defensive efficiency: 58.2 ET on Nov. 1, and USA TODAY Sports will keep you up to date with the news on all the top trades. His completion rate (55.6%) is the exact same as last season -- and that's not good. They face the Cleveland Browns with former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson next week. ET). -- Rich Cimini, Next game: at Vikings (Sunday, 1 p.m. Gregg Rosenthal spotlights some of the best contract signings thus far, with the Buccaneers finding value and the Chargers wisely breaking the bank for a true CB1. What to know: The Chargers' playoff hopes are alive after a daring decision by coach Brandon Staley to go for a two-point conversion for the win over the Cardinals rather than kicking an extra point and settling for overtime. A multitude of running backs punishing an opposing front seven, running no matter the down and distance. In a rematch of their divisional round game last year, Cincinnati's victory in a low-scoring game at Tennessee showed the same mettle that helped the Bengals make a deep postseason run last season. They haven't gotten a consistent pass-rush from anyone other than linebacker Uchenna Nwosu. Add to that the stunning regression of Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly and one of this team's perceived weaknesses has become a detriment to the entire offense. Cincinnati has one of the best defenses in the NFL. His late-game heroics in a win over Tom Brady could ultimately be a fitting finale. Off the field, there are two problems. Bears get: 2023 fifth-round pick. Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. 7 overall pick, has three sacks and a team-high 13 QB hits. -- Kevin Seifert. The writing is on the wall for Claypool, who still seems out of sorts in Pittsburgh. Signed through the 2024 season at $17.5 million annually, the 32-year-old isin theorynearing the back end of his effectiveness. Washington has surrendered an NFL-best 12 plays of 30 yards or more -- 10 of those have been pass plays -- often because of blown coverages. Well, the Raiders' next four games are against teams that have a combined record of 18-25 in the Chargers (6-5), Rams (3-8), Patriots (6-5) and Steelers (3-7), before closing out against the 49ers (7-4) and Chiefs (9-2). Chargers get: 2024 seventh-round pick. But the defense dominated, and the Niners got their fourth win in a row and first shutout since October 2019. Getting solid play from all three backs hasn't happened much this season. -- Eric Woodyard, Defensive efficiency: 41.1 Over the last two weeks, Jackson is 2-of-10 passing for 17 yards in the red zone. NFL Week 4 takeaways: 49ers roll, Raiders get a win, and everything we learned from wins by the Cowboys, Bills, Chiefs and Eagles, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. If the defense truly wants to be elite, it will have to stand up to the test. Commanders (Sunday, 1 p.m. Diontae Johnson just signed a three-year extension, George Pickens is looming as Pittsburgh's latest exciting young wideout and tight end Pat Freiermuth has impressed when healthy. Bills get: RB Saquon Barkley, 2023 seventh-round pick TE Kyle Pitts, The expectations on Pitts might have been unfair to start the season. Do Giants trust Jones? -- Lindsey Thiry, Next game: at Raiders (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. He played within the system, got the ball to receiver DJ Moore, didn't make any mistakes and let the defense do the rest. The result is a unit that ranks next to last in actual points allowed (26.9) and expected points allowed (minus-66.84). Can the red-hot Bengals finally get a win against the Browns? After dropping three straight, there are plenty of issues to point to on the defensive side, but the root of it stems from Watt's absence. -- Michael DiRocco, Defensive efficiency: 47.3 The biggest issue on defense is allowing big plays. In his place, they'd send Oruwariye to the Raiders. He played his largest snap count of the season in the Week 5 win over the Lions, but that was only because Nelson Agholor was benched after his drop led to an interception. With a big game coming up against the Patriots, White's availability could be key as the defense continues allowing opposing No. The Ravens renting Montgomery for the rest of the season would probably net them a sixth- or seventh-round compensatory pick in 2024. Barnwell predicts the next QBs to get benched: Did Pittsburgh wait too long? Dick Vitale: Remembering Jim Valvano today, this week and every day after, V Week 2022: Donate now to support the V Foundation and fight cancer, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Bourne would add a starting-caliber option to the Cowboys' receiving corps and bolster the team's chances of navigating a talented NFC in the postseason. Special teams, The Chiefs are among the best in the kicking game year in and year out -- but not so much this season. And if he's made that known, the Steelers should try to get some value back for him before it happens. The biggest issue on defense is getting gouged on the ground, again. The smarter play might be to protect Stafford from these meaningless games and hold him out for the remainder of the season. Haeg is one of the few competent veteran lineman not getting regular reps around the league. -- John Keim, Herbert makes case to get paid ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN -- Katherine Terrell, Next game: at Buccaneers (Dec. 5, 8:15 p.m. It didn't help that they spotted the Chiefs 14 points with two lost fumbles in Week 4. The 2022-23 MLB offseason is underway, and we've got you covered with grades and analysis for every major signing and trade this winter. Barkley makes more sense for the Bills than McCaffrey. The 29-year-old, who spent last season with the Steelers, hasn't been needed in Cleveland. (1:55). Pickens also had three other big receptions for 57 yards. But the receiving production is not even close to a season ago, with 28 catches for 356 yards and two touchdowns. Will three straight road games in December reveal who the Dolphins really are? Already an ESPN+ subscriber? Especially with Josh Jacobs carrying the offense at Seattle with 303 total scrimmage yards -- the most in a game in Raiders history -- and the defense doing just enough. Knox and backup Tommy Sweeney have both struggled to stay healthy, leading the Bills to rely on Quintin Morris a week ago. Arnold would offer some veteran security and the flexibility to play more two or three tight end sets when the situation calls for another big body. 1 receiver after a stint on injured reserve. 4 overall in 2019. 1 edge rusher getting a chance to play next to a future Hall of Famer on the interior. Make Your Picks. The defense has been much improved from a season ago, but this is the next step toward being the type of unit that defensive coordinator Dean Pees wants to have in Atlanta. Devin Duvernay has been more impressive than expected as Baltimore's second wideout, but the Ravens could still use another receiver to compete with players like Tylan Wallace and James Proche. I thought he was a revelation last season and looked to be a building block for the Lions, but he has struggled in 2022 and was a healthy scratch last week against the Patriots. The Panthers restructured Anderson's deal, so he's actually cheaper for the remainder of the year than Bourne, and he would offer a downfield speed threat that the Patriots don't currently have on their roster. Welcome to Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season, which opened on Thanksgiving Day with three games. The Giants are 19th in the NFL with a pass rush win rate of 41.2%. Travon Walker, who was the 2022 No. The offense had a personality transplant, all because of White, who made coach Robert Saleh look like a genius for making the change. -- Jake Trotter. It was enough to get the job done against New Orleans, but San Francisco can't afford such a flat offensive performance next week with old friend Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins coming to town. They look really solid from front to back, even with safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, formerly of the New Orleans Saints, acclimating to a new position and team. 1 receiver A.J. Pro Bowl cornerback J.C. Jackson missed Weeks 1 and 3 after undergoing ankle surgery in August, and when he did give it a go in Week 2, he said he was playing at less than 100 percent. Claypool probably isn't on this roster in 2024, and the Steelers could use extra picks after they traded away their 2023 fifth- and sixth-round selections. Yet the passing attack has struggled, ranking 21st in yards per game, 25th in yards per attempt and 28th in completion percentage. We haven't seen the Bills make significant investments at running back since coach Sean McDermott arrived in town. Welcome to Week 12 of the NFL regular season. QB Zach Wilson, Look, no one expected Wilson to be Josh Allen in Year 2, but the 2021 No. Leonard has been ruled out for Thursday night's game at Denver. Coach Sean McVay traded him to the Dolphins in 2018, and Quinn later said he felt "suffocated" in Los Angeles and that he "was not a West Coast guy." Will the mounting injuries catch up with them? Love never got a third possession because the Packers' defense couldn't get a stop in the final minute. No matter what the situation calls for, Hurts continues to prove he can adapt and deliver. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Chargers cut Michel when they feel Isaiah Spiller is ready to play, so this would just be making that move now and getting a late-round pick in the process. He set a new franchise high with 158 rushing yards -- a mark previously held by Michael Vick (130 yards) -- and thanks to a monster first half, became the first player in at least the past 30 seasons to have 125 pass yards and 125 rush yards in a half. It's one of the many reasons they're winless, and it has made them vulnerable in the play-action game, too. The biggest issue on defense is defending the pass. 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