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The 30-second version
- NFLPatrick Mahomes was a full participant in Chiefs practice Wednesday after an MRI showed nothing too serious.
- NFLChiefs' Xavier Worthy practiced fully Wednesday after leaving last Sunday's game with a hamstring injury.
- NFLBroncos and Chargers call off trade sending Daiyan Henley to Denver, and he stays with Los Angeles.
The 5-minute version
W vs Jets · Sun, Nov 8 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYJ | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| KC | 0 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
Record6–2
2nd in the AFC West
Sun, Nov 15 1:00 PM ET at Falcons
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Patrick Mahomes was a full participant in Chiefs practice Wednesday after an MRI showed nothing too serious.
ProFootballTalk reports Mahomes was hurt Sunday and initially looked like he had a significant elbow injury, but he has missed no practice time. Mahomes said he is in a great spot and that pain management is the next step. USA TODAY notes he has tossed five touchdowns over his last two games after a two-game slump.
Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Chiefs' Xavier Worthy practiced fully Wednesday after leaving last Sunday's game with a hamstring injury.
According to Arrowhead Pride, head coach Andy Reid called Worthy day-to-day, and Patrick Mahomes (elbow) was also a full participant. Rookie defensive tackle Peter Woods (neck) has not practiced since leaving the Week 8 game, and starting right tackle Jaylon Moore (ankle) did not practice after leaving the Week 9 game. Omarr Norman-Lott (knee) was limited, and he must be activated by Tuesday, November 17 to play this season.
Source: Arrowhead Pride
Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the Colts before Tuesday's trade deadline.
ESPN says Downs brings speed, route running and big-play ability to a Kansas City offense that needed all three. The fan blog Arrowhead Pride notes Downs led Indianapolis with 354 receiving yards this season, behind only Travis Kelce's 482 among Chiefs pass catchers. Per Pro Football Focus, nearly 80% of his pass-play snaps have come in the slot.
Sources: ESPN · Arrowhead Pride
Around the NFL
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Broncos and Chargers call off trade sending Daiyan Henley to Denver, and he stays with Los Angeles.
The deal, agreed at Tuesday's trade deadline for a 2027 fourth-round and 2028 fifth-round pick, was canceled late Wednesday, and neither team gave a reason. The trade was reportedly pending a physical, and ESPN reported Henley took one at the Broncos' facility Wednesday. Henley, who leads the 0-8 Chargers with 51 tackles, is in the final year of his rookie deal and is slated to become a free agent in March.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · LA Times · ESPN
The Bengals and Eagles called off a trade that would have sent edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to Cincinnati.
NBC Sports Philadelphia reported the deal would have canceled out a 2027 third-round compensatory pick the Bengals are due after losing Trey Hendrickson, since Ebiketie was signed by Philadelphia as a compensatory free agent. Bengals coach Zac Taylor apologized and said it was on Cincinnati's end. Ebiketie, 27, has played in all nine Eagles games with 25 tackles, two quarterback hits and no sacks.
Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · ESPN · CBS Sports · Cincy Jungle
Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins from the Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick.
It looks like teams rally have been calling the Chargers about Justin Herbert’s availability during this tumultuous 0-8 season. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Vikings made a number of calls around the league while searching for an available quarterback. That group apparently included Herbert, Geno Smith, and Daniel Jones.
Sources: CBS Sports · Field Gulls · Revenge of the Birds · Bolts From The Blue
Drew Lock will start at quarterback for Seattle against the Raiders while Sam Darnold is ruled out.
Lock was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice with right elbow and quadriceps injuries, according to ProFootballTalk. Darnold, who has rib and quad injuries, did not practice and could return in Week 12 after the bye. Lock threw for 175 yards and a touchdown on 19 of 28 passes in the 17-3 win over the Cardinals.
Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk
The Eagles traded defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Davis signed a three-year, $78 million extension eight months ago and had half a sack in the first eight weeks of this season, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Athletic's Daniel Popper gave the Eagles an A+ and the Jaguars a D-, while CBS Sports' Garrett Podell gave the Eagles an A and the Jaguars a B-. The trade clears room to keep Moro Ojomo, and NBC Sports Philadelphia argues the Eagles should extend him.
Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · Bleeding Green Nation · Big Cat Country
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