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The 30-second version
- NFLSteelers reportedly could trade veteran linebacker Cole Holcomb before Tuesday's deadline, per SI's Albert Breer.
- NFLDrew Lock hurts oblique in Seahawks' 17-3 win over Cardinals; Week 10 status up in the air.
- NFLBrowns lose to the Saints after a failed two-point try decides the game, drawing questions for Todd Monken.
The 5-minute version
Record6–2
T-1st in the AFC North
Next · Sun, Nov 15
8:20 PM ET
Sun, Nov 15 at Bengals
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Steelers reportedly could trade veteran linebacker Cole Holcomb before Tuesday's deadline, per SI's Albert Breer.
Breer wrote that the Steelers are also sniffing around at receiver, according to Behind the Steel Curtain. Holcomb has recorded one tackle and four assists this season and has been with Pittsburgh since 2023. The blog argues the inside linebacker depth is thin behind Payton Wilson and Patrick Queen.
Source: Behind the Steel Curtain
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Browns lose to the Saints after a failed two-point try decides the game, drawing questions for Todd Monken.
According to Dawgs By Nature, the end-of-game decisions by head coach Todd Monken and QB Shedeur Sanders will dominate discussion, including the failed two-point attempt. The Browns were penalized 10 times for 58 yards, with several more flags declined. The fan blog also criticized the defense's tackling, especially Ronnie Hickman's.
Source: Dawgs By Nature
Steelers and Bengals meet next week with the AFC North lead on the line, per Behind the Steel Curtain.
Pittsburgh holds the lead over Cincinnati on tiebreaker from a 30-27 win in Week 3, but a Bengals win would give them sole possession of first place. The blog notes the Steelers are 5-2 in their last seven games against the Bengals. Cincinnati reached 6-2 with its 34-17 win over Atlanta.
Source: Behind the Steel Curtain
Around the NFL
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Drew Lock hurts oblique in Seahawks' 17-3 win over Cardinals; Week 10 status up in the air.
Lock went 19-of-28 for 175 yards and a touchdown while starting for the injured Sam Darnold, who missed the game with quad and rib injuries. Coach Mike Macdonald said Lock's status for Week 10 against the Raiders is up in the air. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Darnold is in jeopardy of missing Week 10, so Jalen Milroe is next on the depth chart, and Seattle added Adrian Martinez to the practice squad.
Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · CBS Sports · Field Gulls
Justin Herbert leaves Chargers' 44-22 loss to Texans with a left middle finger injury.
Herbert was sacked eight times and threw his NFL-leading 11th interception before leaving in the second half. Coach Jim Harbaugh said the finger could be a fracture and that Herbert wanted to stay in the game. Herbert threw a 58-yard touchdown to Quentin Johnston, and the Chargers fell to 0-8.
Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · USA TODAY Sports
NFC Playoff Picture: Bears up to the 5 seed with the win over the Bucs.
The Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to fall to 3-5. Despite being two games under .500, the Panthers are still in first place in the NFC North. Crazy.
Sources: Windy City Gridiron · Cat Scratch Reader · Mile High Report · Acme Packing Company
Packers running back Josh Jacobs suffered a fractured finger in the first quarter at New England.
Jacobs had four carries for five yards before leaving, and coach Matt LaFleur said the team is hopeful he can play through the injury. Kaleb Johnson had 14 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown in his absence, and Pierre Strong added eight carries. According to The Athletic's Matt Schneidman, Jacobs said the fracture is to his right ring finger.
Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company
Bears overcome five giveaways, including Caleb Williams' four interceptions, to beat Buccaneers 27-24.
Williams' four interceptions were the most he has thrown in a game in college or the pros, and Tampa Bay scored just 10 points off the five giveaways. Tampa Bay tied the game late with a Bucky Irving touchdown run and a two-point conversion, and the Bears answered with a 38-yard Williams pass to Colton Loveland. Chicago improved to 7-2.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk
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