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The 30-second version
- NFLBears beat Buccaneers 27-24 on Sunday night, with Caleb Williams leading the winning drive late.
- NFLVikings acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick.
- NFLChiefs reportedly agree to acquire receiver Josh Downs from the Colts for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks.
The 5-minute version
L at Bears · Sun, Nov 8 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 24 |
| CHI | 14 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
Record3–6
T-3rd in the NFC South
Sun, Nov 22 1:00 PM ET at Lions
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Bears beat Buccaneers 27-24 on Sunday night, with Caleb Williams leading the winning drive late.
Windy City Gridiron says the Bears never trailed, though Williams had his worst game as a pro and Rome Odunze dropped passes again. Luther Burden III suffered a concussion on a helmet-to-helmet hit from Rueben Bain Jr., and the fumble on that play led to a Tampa Bay tying touchdown. Falcoholic reports Williams threw four interceptions in the game.
Source: Windy City Gridiron
Buccaneers, 3-6 and half a game out of the NFC South lead, face Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.
Bucs Nation says Tampa Bay remains close enough in the division to be a team to watch before the deadline. Its roundup points to a Pewter Report podcast on trades GM Jason Licht should make and a tracker of league-wide deals, including Jessie Bates and Jacoby Brissett.
Source: Bucs Nation
Bears beat the Buccaneers in an ugly win, and Devin Bush earned praise for his play.
Windy City Gridiron calls the win ugly but says it puts Chicago at 7-2 heading into its bye week. The fan site compares Bush to Roquan Smith, citing his run stops and a hit on Emeka Egbuka on a jet sweep. It also credits Jeffery Simmons and says Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams were instrumental to the team's success.
Source: Windy City Gridiron
Around the NFL
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
No. 3 in the 30-second version
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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