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[Cody_Russell]

Wait, that’s all it took to trade for Chase Young?
49ers, the Lions competition, loading up.

[Newbomb Turk]

Young to SF for a third rounder.

[Mainevent]

Well, fuck.

[jaadam4]

They might be looking more for a CB or maybe Holmes didn’t want to mess with the chemistry of the DE

[edindetroit]

1:35 p.m. -- The Minnesota Vikings are acquiring quarterback Josh Dobbs in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals, per reports.

You've got an uncle in the football business Josha Dobbs, Joshua Dobbs...

[ghandi]

Why are the Bears trading for Sweat? They are giving up a 2nd rounder for a 2 month rental?

[Newbomb Turk]

Donovan Peoples Jones a Lion.

[whatever_gong82]

Donovan Peoples Jones a Lion.

Ok, but we still need help with the D-Line, corner, and maybe running back.

[LightninBoy]

Wait, that’s all it took to trade for Chase Young?
49ers, the Lions competition, loading up.

Valenti show is reporting that if the 49ers don't resign Young at the end of the season, they will get a 3rd round compensatory pick. What a boss move by Lynch.

[whatever_gong82]

[Mainevent]

Valenti show is reporting that if the 49ers don't resign Young at the end of the season, they will get a 3rd round compensatory pick. What a boss move by Lynch.

Valenti not exactly breaking news there - that's how that works. But only if SF doesn't go out and pick up other FAs. It's a good roll of the dice for a stacked team on a short term rental.

[froot loops]

The Lions don't look to be a candidate to get comp picks next season unless they really go whole hog in extending existing players. The Niners are 11 million dollars over in 2024 currently but 14 is tied into Gregory. They are are a candidate to get comp picks.

I personally would have liked to get Sweat or Young, but I think the Lions pass rush woes are overrated.

[whatever_gong82]

NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Eagles, Ravens at the top, plus something scary for every team


(I'm only listing the top 10 and the entire NFC North. - whatever_gong82)

Josh Kendall
Oct 31, 2023

Happy Halloween, NFL fans.

The Power Rankings are getting into the spirit of the season by picking out something scary associated with each team. Some of these are scary for fans of a given team, while others should be scary for the team’s upcoming opponents.

We hope all of them give you insight into where we stand with the NFL season nearly halfway complete.



1. Philadelphia Eagles (7-1)
(Last week: 2)

Sunday: Beat Washington Commanders 38-31

Something scary (for others): A.J. Brown

The 6-foot-1, 226-pound wide receiver/cyborg is playing at a historic level. He had eight catches for 130 yards Sunday against Washington and now has topped 125 receiving yards in six consecutive games, becoming the first NFL player in history to do that. He is second in the league in receiving yards (939) behind only Tyreek Hill.

Up next: vs. Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET



2. Baltimore Ravens (6-2)
(Last week: 3)

Sunday: Beat Arizona Cardinals 31-24

Something scary (for others): Lamar Jackson under Todd Monken

The Ravens’ new offensive coordinator has the Ravens’ old quarterback playing at an MVP level. In the last three weeks, no quarterback in the league has more total expected points added (24.98) than Jackson, according to TruMedia, and his completion percentage (70.5) and yards per attempt (7.8) are on pace to be career highs.

Up next: vs. Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET



3. Miami Dolphins (6-2)
(Last week: 4)

Sunday: Beat New England Patriots 31-17

Something scary (for others): Jalen Ramsey is back.

The veteran safety returned against the Patriots, just 94 days after suffering a meniscus tear in the preseason. The seventh-year cornerback had an interception that he returned 49 yards in his Dolphins debut, which will open up even more options for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. The Dolphins are 16th in the league in defense (allowing 329.4 yards per game). If that improves and the offense keeps humming, Miami will be a problem.

Up next: at Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET (Frankfurt, Germany)


4. Kansas City Chiefs (6-2)
(Last week: 1)

Sunday: Lost to Denver Broncos 24-9

Something scary (for them): Anything happening to Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City fans know what it’s like to hold their breath over news of their quarterback’s health. More than at any time since the Chiefs’ run began, Kansas City seems completely carried by its quarterback this season. With Mahomes suffering from the flu and posting the second-lowest passer rating of his career (59.2) Sunday, the Chiefs lost to the Broncos for the first time in 17 meetings.

Up next: vs. Miami Dolphins, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET (Frankfurt, Germany)


5. Detroit Lions (6-2)
(Last week: 6)

Sunday: Beat Las Vegas Raiders 26-14

Something scary (for others): A playoff game at Ford Field

There has never been one. The last time Detroit hosted a playoff game was on Jan. 8, 1994, and their home field was the Pontiac Silverdome then. The Silverdome has since been demolished, and General Motors doesn’t even make Pontiacs anymore. But the Lions are good again, and their home field was raucous for “Monday Night Football” as rookie Jahmyr Gibbs had a breakout game with a season-high 152 rushing yards. Imagine it for a playoff game. The Eagles should make sure the Lions stay in their rearview mirror.

Up next: Bye


6. San Francisco 49ers (5-3)
(Last week: 5)

Sunday: Lost to Cincinnati Bengals 31-17

Something scary (for them): This losing streak

After starting 5-0, the 49ers have lost three in a row for the first time since October 2021. Brock Purdy is 26th in the league in passer rating (77.9) during the losing streak. In Weeks 1-5, he led the league in passer rating (123.1) Having offensive tackle Trent Williams (ankle) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) out again Sunday didn’t help the top-heavy Niners. (Of course, San Francisco fans shouldn’t fret too much. That 2021 team went to the NFC Championship Game.)

Up next: Bye


7. Seattle Seahawks (5-2)
(Last week: 12)

Sunday: Beat Cleveland Browns 24-20

Something scary (for others): Boye Mafe’s ascent

The second-year outside linebacker is starting to look like an old-school Seattle defender. He has at least one sack in five consecutive games, the second-longest streak in team history. On Sunday, he had eight tackles, four quarterback hits and a fumble recovery. Seattle offensive tackle Charles Cross apparently said he’s more of a challenge to block than Myles Garrett.

Up next: at Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET



8. Cincinnati Bengals (4-3)
(Last week: 11)

Sunday: Beat San Francisco 49ers 31-17

Something scary (for others): Joe Burrow is back.

And he’s bringing Ja’Marr Chase with him. Burrow was 28-for-32 for 283 yards and three touchdowns against the 49ers on Sunday. Chase had 10 catches for 100 yards. Since shaking off a preseason calf injury, Burrow has led the Bengals to three consecutive wins, and he leads the league in passer rating (111.8) in that span. Chase is averaging 124 receiving yards in those games.

Up next: vs. Buffalo Bills, Sunday, 8:20 ET

9. Dallas Cowboys (5-2)
(Last week: 9)

Sunday: Beat Los Angeles Rams 43-20

Something scary (for others): This version of Dallas

The Cowboys led Sunday’s game 33-3 late in the second quarter. We’ve seen them do this to teams. Their first three wins were by a combined 108-13, but this was the best team the Cowboys have done this to. Cornerback Daron Bland returned his third interception for a touchdown this season, joining Derrick Brooks and Darren Sharper as the only players to do that in a single season in NFL history.

Up next: at Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET



10. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2)
(Last week: 8)

Sunday: Beat Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10

Something scary (for others): Trevor Lawrence getting hot

We could have just added “in the playoffs” to this one because Jacksonville feels as good a bet for the postseason as any team right now. After Sunday, they have three more wins than the other three teams in the AFC South. The Jaguars have won five in a row, and Lawrence, who was 24-for-32 for 292 yards against the Steelers, looks like he’s starting to find his groove.

Up next: Bye


24. Minnesota Vikings (4-4)
(Last week: 16)

Sunday: Beat Green Bay Packers 24-10

Something scary (for them): Kirk Cousins’ injury

Cousins was playing perhaps the best football of his career before suffering a torn Achilles on Sunday. He is second in the league in passing yards per game (291.8), and that will end up being the second-highest single-season number of his career. Rookie Jaren Hall finished the game Sunday, but coach Kevin O’Connell indicated after the game that all options, including signing a street free agent or making a trade, are on the table to fill Cousins’ large shoes.

Up next: at Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET


27. Green Bay Packers (2-5)
(Last week: 27)

Sunday: Lost to Minnesota Vikings 24-10

Something scary (for them): Jordan Love’s play

The man Green Bay hoped would take over (somewhat) seamlessly for Aaron Rodgers is 32nd in the league in completion percentage (57.7). Only Zach Wilson has had a worse rate in any season since 2020. And it’s not because Love is taking deep shots. His 6.4 yards per attempt rank 26th in the league, and he’s tied for the league lead in interceptions (eight).

Up next: vs. Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET


31. Chicago Bears (2-6)
(Last week: 30)

Sunday: Lost to Los Angeles Chargers 30-13

Something scary (for them): The quarterback decision-making

Tyson Bagent is a great story, but how can the Bears go into the season with an undrafted rookie from Division II college football as the only option behind Justin Fields, who plays a style that makes him vulnerable to missing time? Fields, who missed Sunday’s game with a thumb injury, has already been ruled out for this week. The Bears need him back. Bagent threw two interceptions and had a passer rating of 62 against the Chargers.

Up next: at New Orleans Saints, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET



Josh Kendall , a Georgia native, has been following the Falcons since Jeff Van Note was the richly bearded face of the franchise. For 20 years before joining The Athletic NFL staff, he covered football in the SEC. He also covers golf for The Athletic. Follow Josh on Twitter @JoshTheAthletic

[whatever_gong82]

NFL Draft order 2024 projections: Giants, Patriots enter the mix for No. 1




By Austin Mock and Nick Baumgardner
5h ago


How did Week 8 of the NFL schedule shake up the possible 2024 NFL Draft order?

To get an update on where things stand, we turn to Austin Mock’s projections. Mock projects the score for every game and the final winning percentage for every team using his NFL betting model. The model phases out older data and uses data from this year as the season progresses. The simulation then runs 100,000 times after each day of games to give us, in this case, our projected top-10 draft order, plus each team’s projected win total and playoff chances.

2024 NFL Projected top 10_As of 10-31-2023.jpg


A few thoughts on this week’s projections:

1. Has a fourth team entered the “race” to No. 1?

The projected top three shuffled a bit, but the teams remain the same: Arizona flipped back to No. 1 overall, while the Bears now holds picks 2 (via Carolina) and 3. Who winds up where is difficult to project right now, especially with Carolina ultimately determining one of those picks. Panthers QB Bryce Young is improving, and now the team has a bit of confidence after a win over Houston — we’ll see if it matters.


Chicago is still very much a mess, though, and the Cardinals are the Cardinals.


The bigger question here: Will the Giants wind up being in the No. 1 pick discussion, as well? They had eight passing yards Sunday (you read that right), in an overtime loss to the Jets. There are winnable games left on New York’s schedule (including a trip to Las Vegas this week), but this is not a good football team right now.

The defense has hung tough and kept the Giants in games. But, while it’s fair to note that Brian Daboll had no crystal ball for Daniel Jones’ neck injury, that defense is likely going to wear out sooner than later.


2. Josh McDaniels, Bill Belichick race to the bottom

It’s hard to say which team is in more of a stock-down situation right now: the Raiders or the Patriots?

New England came to life two weeks ago with a thrilling win over Buffalo. But while the defense was able to keep Miami from breaking the scoreboard Sunday, Mac Jones’ offense went back to looking very blah. Las Vegas, meantime, did absolutely nothing Monday night against a Detroit defense that has talent but can be pretty streaky.

From a passing-game standpoint, that was a worse offensive performance — with a relatively healthy Jimmy Garoppolo — than what the Raiders produced in a loss at Chicago two weeks ago. Frustration is bubbling in the locker room. How much longer will Maxx Crosby and company be able to keep the team in games?

Las Vegas is currently projected to land the No. 8 pick; New England is at No. 5. Both situations are bad and seemingly getting worse.


3. How ‘bout those Titans?

The Will Levis effect is real, at least according to our projections. After getting four touchdowns from their rookie QB in a huge win over Atlanta, Tennessee’s projected-wins number improved by two (5.4 last week to 7.4) and its draft spot moved six spots (No. 4 to 10). The Titans ran the ball well versus a stout rush defense, and most importantly, Levis was accurate when asked to throw.

Levis had arm talent worthy of the top half of Round 1 coming out of Kentucky. The biggest questions surrounded his week-to-week consistency. However, Levis also played through a hand injury for much of his final college season, which is no longer the case.


We have to see him do it for more than one game, but Levis — in theory — is a perfect fit for everything Mike Vrabel wants to do. Stock up … for now.


4. And how ’bout those … Broncos?

Make it two in a row for the Fighting Sean Paytons, after a “what just happened” 24-9 win over the Chiefs. Defensively, plenty of what’s going well in Denver right now appears somewhat sustainable — the Broncos got terrific pass-rush outings Sunday from Baron Browning, Nik Bonitto and Zach Allen.

We’ll see how many more performances like that Denver can muster. The schedule features plenty of winnable games, but hardly any breathers for a team that’s still struggling to move the ball on offense.



5. Detroit’s NFC North lead feels massive

With a win over the Raiders, Detroit (93.6-percent chance to win its division) enters its bye week at 6-2, with a ton of winnable games left and an NFC North filled with ailing peers. The Vikings are 4-4, but have lost Kirk Cousins for the year — and Justin Jefferson was already hurt.


The Lions have two games left with Minnesota and two more against the Bears, who are still flirting with the title of “Worst in Football.”

And that’s not all: Detroit also hosts Denver and Green Bay, two more very beatable opponents. The toughest remaining games on the schedule are at the Chargers (Nov. 12), at New Orleans (Dec. 3) and at Dallas (Dec. 24). Life’s good for Dan Campbell.

[DanO]

"Something scary (for others): A playoff game at Ford Field

There has never been one. The last time Detroit hosted a playoff game was on Jan. 8, 1994, and their home field was the Pontiac Silverdome then. The Silverdome has since been demolished, and General Motors doesn’t even make Pontiacs anymore. But the Lions are good again, and their home field was raucous for “Monday Night Football” as rookie Jahmyr Gibbs had a breakout game with a season-high 152 rushing yards. Imagine it for a playoff game. The Eagles should make sure the Lions stay in their rearview mirror."
----------------------------------------------------LOVE IT!!!