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W at Chargers · Sun, Nov 8 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 10 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 44 |
| LAC | 3 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 22 |
Record3–5
2nd in the AFC South
Sun, Nov 15 1:00 PM ET at Browns
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Texans beat the Chargers 44-22 on Sunday, though they still sit at 3-5.
Battle Red Blog says Houston led 38-9 before the Chargers scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns in garbage time. The Texans recorded eight sacks to the Chargers' one, and the blog argues that two of Houston's three wins came by blowout.
Source: Battle Red Blog
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Bills beat Vikings 23-6 on Monday night, with Josh Allen throwing for 234 yards.
The Bills improved to 7-1, while the Vikings lost their second straight game and have not scored more than 16 points in their past three. Minnesota started Carson Wentz in place of Kyler Murray, who was out with a hamstring injury, and Wentz finished 8-of-25 for 81 yards with two interceptions. James Cook ran for 107 yards and a touchdown on 31 carries, and Tyler Bass made all three of his field goals to extend his streak to 24.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Blogging The Boys
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Browns coach Todd Monken says he has not picked Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders for Week 10.
Watson returned to the lineup after clearing concussion protocol, and Sanders filled in during Sunday's loss at New Orleans. Dawgs By Nature, a fan site, reports that ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said per a source that the Browns plan to start Watson against Houston, but says Monken denied that a decision had been made. Monken said the staff had reviewed the tape but had not yet met to discuss the starter.
Sources: CBS Sports · Dawgs By Nature
Around the NFL
Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is reportedly expected to miss a few weeks with a knee injury.
Stevenson hurt the back of his knee late in Sunday's 45-27 loss to Green Bay, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported it is a plantaris tendon issue that will not require surgery. He has been one of New England's most dependable backs, with 399 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 102 carries. With TreVeyon Henderson also sidelined indefinitely, Corey Kiner, who has 244 rushing yards this season, is set to take on the lead role.
Sources: ESPN · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · Yahoo Sports · ProFootballTalk
Eagles trade defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and 2029 second-rounder.
Davis had signed a three-year, $78 million extension in March, and the Jaguars also acquired safety Jessie Bates III from Atlanta and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from New Orleans on Monday. According to Big Blue View, the Eagles are 2-7 after a 19-11 loss to the Giants on Sunday. The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.
Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · CBS Sports · Bleeding Green Nation
Falcons trade safety Jessie Bates to Jaguars for a 2027 second-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick.
Adam Schefter reported the trade, and Jonathan Jones reported that Atlanta will absorb part of Bates' contract. Bates is in the final year of his deal and is expected to seek a new one, according to Big Cat Country. Bates started all 60 games in Atlanta since 2023, with 14 interceptions and 11 forced fumbles, per the same report. Jacksonville lost safety Eric Murray to a season-ending injury.
Sources: CBS Sports · ESPN · The Falcoholic · Big Cat Country
James Cook carries 31 times for 107 yards as Bills beat Vikings 23-6 on Monday night.
ProFootball Talk reported that 31 carries is the most any running back has had in an NFL game this season. Bills coach Joe Brady leaned on Cook against a Vikings defense that has been teeing off on opposing quarterbacks. Cook led the NFL with 1,621 rushing yards last season and is averaging more carries and yards per game in 2026.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk
Rams' Puka Nacua likely to go on injured reserve with knee and toe injuries, per McVay.
McVay said Nacua has an MCL/PCL sprain as well as turf toe, according to ESPN. CBS Sports reported the Rams will likely also be without Davante Adams. ESPN reports the Rams will explore 'all avenues' before the trade deadline.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports
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