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W at Falcons · Sun, Nov 8 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 7 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
| ATL | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Record6–2
T-1st in the AFC North
Sun, Nov 15 8:20 PM ET vs Steelers
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Bengals and Eagles call off trade that would have sent Arnold Ebiketie to Cincinnati.
The Eagles had agreed to send Ebiketie to the Bengals for a 2027 sixth-round pick, but a league source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia that the deal fell through. CBS Sports reported the trade would have cost Cincinnati a 2027 third-round compensatory pick tied to Trey Hendrickson's departure to Baltimore. Ebiketie, on a one-year deal, has 25 tackles and two QB hits this season without a sack, and unless Philadelphia finds another trade partner he stays with the Eagles.
Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · CBS Sports · Bleeding Green Nation
CBS Sports says a Bengals front-office blunder over the rules left Cincinnati red-faced at the deadline.
The Jaguars made a trio of trades Monday, and CBS says Jacksonville is going all-in on a championship run. Kirk Cousins is heading back to Minnesota, according to the same CBS piece.
Source: CBS Sports
Week 10 power rankings roundups put the 49ers on top, with the Bears and Lions among the contenders.
Windy City Gridiron gives the 49ers an A-plus at midseason and the Bills an A, while calling the Bears 7-2 with a bye week ahead. Pride of Detroit says the Lions, at 6-2 with four straight wins, rank in the top 10 of every national ranking it tracks. Most of these rankings come from fan blogs and national outlets, and the grades reflect no moves made before the trade deadline.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Windy City Gridiron · Pride Of Detroit
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No. 2 in the 30-second version
Vikings acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick.
The Seattle Seahawks haven’t made any trade deadline day moves as of yet, but their Week 10 opponent just made a significant move at the quarterback position. Kirk Cousins is reuniting with the Minnesota Vikings, with the Vikings sending a 2027 third-rounder to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Sources: The Guardian · CBS Sports · Silver And Black Pride · Daily Norseman
Kirk Cousins will receive checks from the Vikings, Raiders and Falcons this season, per the NY Post.
According to the NY Post, the Falcons owe Cousins $8.7 million this season under a clause in his contract, while the Raiders had opened the year owing him $1.3 million. The Vikings will pay him about $650,000 for their final nine regular-season games. Pats Pulpit, a fan blog, notes Minnesota visits New England in Week 14.
Sources: NY Post Sports · CBS Sports · ProFootballTalk · Silver And Black Pride
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Chiefs reportedly agree to acquire receiver Josh Downs from the Colts for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks.
Downs had requested a trade from Indianapolis and has 33 catches for 354 yards with one interception this season, according to ProFootballTalk. Kansas City lost receiver Tyquan Thornton to an ankle injury earlier this season, according to Behind the Steel Curtain. Kansas City will also send a 2027 seventh-round pick to Indianapolis.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · ProFootballTalk · Niners Nation
Eagles trade defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
NBC Sports Philadelphia says Davis signed a $78 million, three-year extension eight months ago and had a disappointing season, with half a sack through eight weeks. The move clears the way for the Eagles to keep Moro Ojomo, and Philadelphia is now 2-7 after a seven-game losing streak. Bleeding Green Nation, citing ESPN, reports Jacksonville also acquired safety Jessie Bates III in a separate deal.
Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · CBS Sports · Bleeding Green Nation · Big Blue View
Bills trade a second-round pick to the Titans for safety Amani Hooker, who comes with a fifth-round pick.
ESPN reported the deal, which came just before the NFL trade deadline. A Buffalo Rumblings analysis says Hooker is signed through the 2028 season and has five interceptions this year. Fans on both sides viewed the trade as the Bills filling a clear need in the secondary.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Buffalo Rumblings · Music City Miracles
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