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W at Dolphins · Sun, Nov 8 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 19 |
| MIA | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Record6–2
T-2nd in the NFC North
Sun, Nov 15 9:30 AM ET vs Patriots
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Dolphins place quarterback Malik Willis on injured reserve with a groin injury.
An MRI showed the injury had developed into a core muscle issue, but it is not season-ending and Willis will miss at least four games, according to The Ringer's Tom Pelissero as reported by ProFootballTalk. Kyle McCord is expected to start in Willis's place, and Miami also placed defensive tackle Zach Sieler on injured reserve. Willis has 1,396 passing yards with six touchdowns and six interceptions this season.
Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · The Phinsider
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Jets make almost no moves at the trade deadline, keeping edge rusher Will McDonald IV despite his trade request.
The only trade was sending backup safety Andre Cisco to the Lions for a future sixth-round pick, according to Gang Green Nation. Reports said the Jets had been offered a second-day pick, possibly as high as a second-rounder, for McDonald. The 2-7 Jets have lost four straight, and McDonald has become a situational player under the new 3-4 scheme.
Sources: NY Post Sports · Gang Green Nation · Pride Of Detroit
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Dolphins captain Zach Sieler is out for the season with a ruptured biceps.
CBS Sports reports Sieler ruptured the biceps on the opening play against the Lions but still finished the game. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sieler is expected to miss the rest of the season and needs five to six months to recover. Miami is expected to lean on younger tackles Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers.
Sources: CBS Sports · The Phinsider
Around the NFL
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
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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