Now the Texans' offseason will center around discovering which quarterback coming out in the 2023 draft can accelerate this rebuild. After Baltimore totaled 126 yards in the second half in Week 3, and Green Bay totaled 199 yards on 35 carries overall in Week 4, it has exposed a vulnerability for the Patriots. Hughes has a pair of two-sack games already this season while playing 62% of the defensive snaps for the Texans. While the choices are subjective, our focus is on immediate-impact players who could reasonably be available via trade. Mims ran a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash at the combine, so he has the speed to make teams worry downfield, and he was regarded as a solid blocker coming out of school, which is an essential for any receiver in Baltimore's offense. Honestly, there's very little to nitpick the Bengals' defense about. The smarter play might be to protect Stafford from these meaningless games and hold him out for the remainder of the season. With the run-heavy Ravens next week, the Broncos need some complementary football -- as in an offense that at least eats some time when it doesn't score any points -- or their defense will get pulled down into the losing swirl as well. The Panthers restructured Anderson's deal, so he's actually cheaper for the remainder of the year than Bourne, and he would offer a downfield speed threat that the Patriots don't currently have on their roster. NFL betting odds, picks, tips: Bengals solve Browns; Jets sweep Bills? From 2018 to 2021, Jackson had completed 60.2% of his red-zone passes, throwing 59 touchdowns and two interceptions. The move essentially was a salary dump for a player the Falcons have been trying to move all summer and had already paid an $8.5 million bonus in September. What to know: It looked so, so familiar. ET). I thought he was a revelation last season and looked to be a building block for the Lions, but he has struggled in 2022 and was a healthy scratch last week against the Patriots. Trubisky isn't a starting-caliber quarterback, but his mobility makes him a passable backup if Wilson needs to miss time. Quinn would be this year's Miller -- the veteran No. Will Lovie Smith be one-and-done as head coach? O'Hanlon: Important World Cup stars NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, Dec. 6. ET). Sunday's 26-16 loss to Arizona was a prime example as the Cardinals had the ball for just over 38 minutes to 21:25 for Carolina. What to know: The Bills offense has some issues, but their stars performed when they needed them which is an important step. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2.The NFL Network also broadcast The Jaguars have to figure out what went wrong because they face Dameon Pierce, Jonathan Taylor and Saquon Barkley the next three weeks. Capping off the day of games was the Philadelphia Eagles getting their 10th win of the season in a matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The official trade deadline for the 2022 NFL season is November 1st. They've now won all eight games they've played that have been decided by one possession, tied for the longest winning streak in such games for one season in league history. With Cleveland linebacker Anthony Walker done for the year (left knee), the team needed another off-ball linebacker to play alongside Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. With no special teams role, Mims can't be active as the Jets' fifth wideout on game day. Buccaneers get: OL Joe Haeg But with more than $9.2 million in base salary remaining due to Quinn this year, the Bears would probably need to restructure the contract and pay about $8 million or so in a signing bonus. Should the Chiefs continue to use the three-player running back rotation for the rest of season? It's not as if those throws are particularly short. During the offseason, Poles started to trim big-money and/or long-term financial obligations. BUF-DET | NYG-DAL | NE-MIN The offense has been so bad with three-and-outs and turnovers that the defense continues to be forced back on the field. Only two players have posted a 100-yard receiving game this season. The Seahawks and Lions are currently holding some highly valuable picks thanks to the struggles of the Broncos and Rams. -- Jake Trotter, Defensive efficiency: 51.0 (Tom Pelissero), Signed a five-year, $70 million deal that includes $28 million guaranteed. QB Zach Wilson, Look, no one expected Wilson to be Josh Allen in Year 2, but the 2021 No. Chargers get: CB Kris Boyd, 2023 sixth-round pick The Jets would be 8-2 if Wilson had been merely average in his two losses. It's only reasonable that Robert Quinn could be next. Raiders get: CB Amani Oruwariye. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? League rank: 22nd. He came into the league looking like he would develop into a physical, versatile cornerback, but defensive coordinator Josh Boyer hasn't been comfortable giving him meaningful snaps. At 4-8, is the Cardinals' season over? Jones has totaled just 34 total snaps so far this season, making five tackles in his limited action. A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup, Man City's Castellanos is settling nicely in WSL, just in time for Man United's visit. Entering Sunday, five of the Bengals' final seven opponents were ranked ahead of Cincinnati in the AFC standings. Dick Vitale: Remembering Jim Valvano today, this week and every day after, V Week 2022: Donate now to support the V Foundation and fight cancer, The NFC East suddenly is the NFL's best division? League rank: 3rd. The Eagles are being hit by injuries at positions with questionable depth of late, including tight end (Goedert), slot corner (Avonte Maddox) and now safety. Cincinnati has one of the best defenses in the NFL. They've allowed 415 yards off play-action, which is the fourth most in the NFL. But Robinson has continued to slowly progress, surpassing 100 yards for the first time in his career against Atlanta. If the Patriots couldn't stop Justin Jefferson, what will they do against Stefon Diggs next week? McKissic, but it eventually drafted James Cook with a second-round pick -- draft capital that suggests the team's brain trust sees him as a future starter. -- Jake Trotter, That's right, it's in all caps. It was Washington that was executing Atlanta's offensive game plan, and pulling it off with more precision. No one player has emerged as a dominant, go-to pass-catcher for the Titans. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF (Ian Rapoport), Re-signed on a three-year, $9 million deal. If they're going to lose Barkley after the season, it's better to trade him now and get a significant pick (and a flyer on Moss) in return. The stunning home loss to the Colts seems like a distant memory; Denver and Seattle handing the Raiders games will do that. But the kicking game remains a question mark, as Robbie Gould has an 81.3% field goal rate and has had two kicks blocked, while punter Mitch Wishnowsky has had an attempt deflected, as well. The updated rankings reflect that the Dallas Cowboys are surviving without Dak Prescott, who could return in Week 5, as they climb back up the list. Diontae Johnson just signed a three-year extension, George Pickens is looming as Pittsburgh's latest exciting young wideout and tight end Pat Freiermuth has impressed when healthy. All contract data is from Over the Cap. The reasons vary: Wentz needed time to fully acclimate in the offense, but the protection didn't give it to him, and the run game left the Commanders in bad third-down situations. Week 4 ranking: 2 Defensive efficiency: 69.1 League rank: 5th The biggest issue on defense is injuries. Jason Sanders has hit just 76.5% of his field goals this season, leaving Miami with the fifth-worst field goal rate in the league. League rank: 7th. It's not nothing that Pittsburgh, the only franchise Rudolph has known, signed Trubisky and drafted Pickett in the aftermath of Ben Roethlisberger's retirement. They're two years and a new quarterback away from truly competing. Deep passing game, Lamar Jackson has struggled to stretch the field, connecting on just 24.2% of his passes (8-of-23) that have traveled at least 20 yards in the air. It was enough to get the job done against New Orleans, but San Francisco can't afford such a flat offensive performance next week with old friend Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins coming to town. And the playoff-hopeful Ravens should not hesitate much to pick up the phone. -- Nick Wagoner, Next game: vs. Dolphins (Sunday, 4:05 p.m. In addition to our updated rankings, we checked in with NFL Nation reporters across the league and asked them to name one person or aspect of their team that is underachieving this season. They're now a half-game behind the Giants -- and they play them twice in the next three weeks. Texans general manager Nick Caserio might hesitate to trade within the division, but at 1-3-1 and with just a 4.1% chance of making it to the postseason per ESPN's Football Power Index, Houston has no real need for a 34-year-old edge rusher. -- Sarah Barshop, The Bears' inability to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks is a serious problem. The Panthers probably aren't trading McCaffrey, but with nothing to play for in 2022, they could absolutely move on from some of the lesser-used players on their roster. -- John Keim, What/who is underachieving? After dropping three straight, there are plenty of issues to point to on the defensive side, but the root of it stems from Watt's absence. San Francisco ranks near the top of the NFL in nearly every major defensive category, but the offense has been near the bottom of the league in a number of areas, most notably points scored. As the Pittsburgh Steelers make the inevitable transition to rookie Kenny Pickett, the immediate future of the QB position is settled. Giving Fields the next two weeks to heal his separated left shoulder could be the smartest play. Their turnaround on defense was key to their four-game winning streak, but they've struggled against the run since. Quarterback Kirk Cousins said the Patriots were changing up the type of double teams they used against him and only occasionally left him in true single coverage. He threw three touchdowns, connected with 10 different receivers and did it all without much help from the ground game for three quarters. Is Treylon Burks positioned to be the No. Coverage breakdowns and an inability to stop the run (the Pack rank 24th in rushing yards allowed per game) have helped ruin this season. But the unit ranks among the worst in the league this season in this regard, forcing just three turnovers through four games. Our NFL Nation reporters react with the biggest takeaways and lingering questions off this week's matchups and look ahead to what's next. But if they keep winning, Heinicke likely continues to get the starts. What to know: The Detroit Lions have proved they can compete with the league's best after a close loss to the Buffalo Bills. TE Kyle Pitts, The expectations on Pitts might have been unfair to start the season. CeeDee Lamb has two 100-yard receiving games in the last three games. In the second half, Baltimore has given up an NFL-worst 1,019 yards while allowing 67 points. Erving started nine games at left tackle in 2021 but hasn't played a single offensive snap this season, so it's difficult to imagine Carolina would miss him too much. When Jackson has been sidelined by his ankle injury, Davis has still been an every-down player. Chicago traded Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers and released running back Tarik Cohen, defensive tackle Eddie Goldman and linebacker Danny Trevathan, among other moves. Bourne was just targeted once, and that for a single yard. Here's our new No. After that, Buffalo mostly played rookie Christian Benford and Dane Jackson. McCaffrey may even be open to reshaping his deal to join a contender in his prime, too. Using play-action and quarterback movement to keep defenses from stacking too much against the run. League rank: 20th, The Texans are allowing 5.1 yards per carry and have allowed 688 total rushing yards, the second most in the NFL. Is there anything the Vikings can't do with Justin Jefferson? Safety Lamarcus Joyner is coming off his best game (two interceptions), but the Jets need better coverage from S Jordan Whitehead and MLB C.J. But he has regressed in a few important categories from his rookie campaign. It also reflects the Miami Dolphins' loss on Thursday night to the Cincinnati Bengals after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) left the game on a stretcher. Players and coaches have talked about the need to communicate more from the get-go, and not just as the game progresses. -- Alaina Getzenberg, Next game: at Patriots (Thursday, 8:15 p.m. Irrelevant' to rookie starting QB: The twists and turns of Brock Purdy's journey to the 49ers, Ravens' Tyler Huntley thrives as the underdog, Commanders' receiving trio could hold key to playoff berth, Broncos ending 13-game loss streak to Chiefs would mean 'everything'. We're talking only two catches for 17 yards in his previous four games. Coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen (both of whom just joined the organization from these very Bills) aren't naive to the situation at hand, though. Gregg Rosenthal examines some of the riskiest contracts NFL teams have given out in free agency so far, including the Jaguars' acquisition of Christian Kirk and the Saints' signing of Marcus Maye. Ferrell has been a significant disappointment for Las Vegas after being drafted No. Tagovailoa already has been ruled out for Week 5. The Eagles are first in sacks (16), tied for first in takeaways (10), third in yards allowed (277.3 per game) and 10th in points allowed (17.8). And how much do the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders rise after notching wins? But this group's scoring production has almost been cut in half this year, and it has way too much talent for that to happen. ET on Nov. 1, and USA TODAY Sports will keep you up to date with the news on all the top trades. Jacobs finished with 144 yards rushing with two touchdowns as the Raiders rushed for 212 yards overall. But quarterback Josh Allen and receiver Stefon Diggs led the unit downfield on back-to-back drives, connecting on five targets for 65 yards and a score on the final two drives to win the game. The Raiders, who won in Seattle for the first time since 1998, would take that. It's one thing when it's Raiders receiver Davante Adams romping through the defense, but when the offensively challenged Panthers, with their third different starting quarterback of the season and an interim head coach, line up and control the line of scrimmage, it should sound the alarm. Anthony Holzman-Escareno projects potential long-term extensions for 2022's franchise-tagged players. He was an every-down corner in the slot last season, but after Los Angeles signed Bryce Callahan and J.C Jackson this offseason, his role has disappeared. ET). What to know: At 3-8, the Rams are using this final stretch to figure out if any of the depth they've had to utilize this season can be a part of their future. Those are four pretty important players that should be returning relatively soon for the Giants' stretch run. And in some cases, the exit from playoff contention may signal an openness to trade certain players because of a their age, contract or potential coaching changes. Trading for McCaffrey would require some cap gymnastics for Buffalo both now and in the future. The Lions are 2-7 against teams currently .500 or better. The Chiefs are doing a nice job of pressuring the quarterback, so it figures the turnovers will come. They look really solid from front to back, even with safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, formerly of the New Orleans Saints, acclimating to a new position and team. (Mike Garafolo), Re-signed on a two-year deal worth $8 million. Although they lost the game, Burks appears to have emerged as the Titans' No. Last season, at least 15 of the Cardinals' 24 sacks through 10 games were from the edge. League rank: 5th. NFL Nation recaps every game and answers the biggest questions from around the league in Week 12. Meanwhile, the Bears suffered an onslaught of injuries Sunday (safety Eddie Jackson, wide receiver Darnell Mooney and offensive linemen Riley Reiff and Larry Borom). Carolina owner David Tepper just fired Matt Rhule after a "home" game where the crowd was mostly 49ers fans. England exit another World Cup with same question: Who's the orchestrator? Barkley is a free agent after the season, which also plays in Buffalo's favor, since it would likely recoup a compensatory pick for him if he leaves in free agency. Then, he set up the game-winning touchdown -- which running back Nick Chubb punched in from 3 yards out in overtime -- to defeat the Bucs. Bourne would add a starting-caliber option to the Cowboys' receiving corps and bolster the team's chances of navigating a talented NFC in the postseason. And Pittsburgh was already without top backup Jaylen Warren (hamstring). Mims has fallen off the radar after being drafted by the Jets in the second round of the 2020 draft -- just ahead of valuable contributors Jeremy Chinn, AJ Dillon and Kristian Fulton. The biggest issue on defense is run defense. The Las Vegas Raiders also won on a walk-off, overtime touchdown (for the second straight week) against the Seattle Seahawks. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. What to know: The Seahawks are going in the wrong direction after a disheartening overtime loss. -- Todd Archer, Defensive efficiency: 74.5 -- Nick Wagoner, Defensive efficiency: 51.0 ET). -- Alaina Getzenberg, Yes, the Dolphins' defense hasn't met its lofty expectations entering the season, but outside of punter Thomas Morstead, Miami's special teams have been one of the worst units in the NFL. That's been costly for a team that continues to lose close games, and fatigue might be a problem. The 2022 NFL season will kick off a week from Thursday as the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams host the Buffalo Bills (8:20 p.m. This instance was particularly alarming because the Bengals beat the Titans at their own game. How will they fare with new teams? TB-CLE | CIN-TEN | CHI-NYJ | BAL-JAX The Seahawks' pass defense came up with two interceptions from Quandre Diggs, but the pass rush didn't get nearly enough pressure on Derek Carr. Log in here. First-year Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has already shown his hand as the team continues its rebuild with an eye toward the long term. The Chiefs have some adequate options to return punts, including Justin Watson and, when he returns from injured reserve later this season, Mecole Hardman. The biggest issue on defense is getting home. -- Ben Baby, What/who is underachieving? Transactions | Injuries Simultaneously, a franchise that hoped to contend for the postseason can find that dream slipping away. Los Angeles hasn't been able to move the ball consistently all season, and that continued Sunday in the Rams' loss to the Saints. League rank: 11th. We haven't seen the Bills make significant investments at running back since coach Sean McDermott arrived in town. Even so, the Falcons were in the red zone with a chance to win it before a batted Marcus Mariota pass was intercepted. Losing Chandler Jones has taken a greater toll on Arizona's pass rush than expected. Is linebacker James Houston's debut performance for real? We have updated our Power Rankings! After dropping back-to-back games and slipping out of the AFC playoff picture, Sunday's matchup against the struggling Cards was a must-win. Without either, the Browns couldn't get pressure, while the Falcons ran the ball at will. The biggest issue on defense is the pass rush. -- Jordan Raanan, Next game: vs. The 29-year-old, who spent last season with the Steelers, hasn't been needed in Cleveland. The Detroit Lions have been hosting Thanksgiving games for 88 years but have not had a lot of success of late. -- Adam Teicher, Defensive efficiency: 69.1 ET), What to know: This might be 12 days that shape the Cowboys' season. It was clear the Saints were going to have trouble running the ball against the 49ers' rush defense, but the outcome was even worse than expected, with quarterback Andy Dalton leading New Orleans with 21 yards. The 2022-23 MLB offseason is underway, and we've got you covered with grades and analysis for every major signing and trade this winter. Well, he was closer to league-average on the positive side than Akers has been on the negative side, and Akers has pulled that off across about half as many carries. Passing offense, The Patriots are the only team in the NFL without a first-quarter touchdown, and Mac Jones has taken at least four sacks in three straight games. However, Hasty came up big after Etienne went down in the first half against the Ravens, accounting for 95 total yards and a touchdown. 1 receiver after a stint on injured reserve. They need to find a long-term answer at quarterback. The numbers might not suggest it (58 yards on 17 attempts), but Perine was efficient throughout the game, scoring a touchdown. While the pass protection in the first half had quarterback Matt Ryan under constant duress, the inability of his receivers to beat the underneath man coverage was concerning. In many cases, I'm looking at players who are struggling to find time for one team who could be a useful fit on another. The Giants were already anticipating starting outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari, left guard Ben Bredeson and right tackle Evan Neal back for their next game against Washington. The Ravens have lost two games this season in which they have led by 17 points or more because they can't stop teams late in games. -- David Newton, What/who is underachieving? It hasn't been pretty, and there's a chance Sam Darnold could be named the starter this week. Full schedule | Standings While Russell Wilson heads to Denver to chase a title, all remains quiet with Kyler Murray in Arizona. The Titans sorely need edge rushing help. Sean McVay said he isn't sure whether Stafford, who is in the concussion protocol, would be back on the field for any of the Rams' six final games. It allowed L.A. coach Sean McVay to add a future Hall of Famer for the minimum, and I'm not sure the Rams would have won Super Bowl LVI without Miller's one-on-one dominance during January and February. Let's take a look at the updated rankings. Can the red-hot Bengals finally get a win against the Browns? In the late-afternoon window, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers continued to roll, while the Los Angeles Chargers' gutsy call to go for two late pushed them past the Arizona Cardinals. They're actually getting decent pressure on the quarterback, with a 35% pressure rate (19th) on third down. And he is being asked to do different things in a run-heavy offense, like block more -- something he takes immense pride in. The Jets are allowing opponents to convert 51% of the time on third down, which ranks 31st out of 32 teams. James Jones examines 10 WR moves, providing 2022 stat projections and analysis. -- Jordan Raanan, One of Cincinnati's strengths from last season has quietly gotten significantly worse. Moore's fumble, his third on a punt return this season, didn't cost the Chiefs in their win over the Rams. League rank: 25th. The Steelers starting running back sustained an abdominal injury in the second quarter and didn't return after halftime. -- Paul Gutierrez, Defensive efficiency: 42.7 -- Josh Weinfuss, Next game: vs. Patriots (Dec. 12, 8:15 p.m. Our power panel -- a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities -- have evaluated how teams are stacking up through 11 weeks. ET), NFL Week 12 takeaways: Steelers hang on, Raiders walk it off, Packers fall short in Philly, What to know for NFL Week 14: Score picks, bold predictions, fantasy tips, key stats for every game, Sources: Lamar may miss Ravens' next 2 games, Sources: Giants' Barkley (neck) '50-50' to play, Sources: Saints, coaches, player fined $500K+, Source: Seahawks RBs Walker, Dallas likely out, Sources: Jags' Lawrence (toe) to play vs. Titans, Sources: Ravens will activate RB Dobbins off IR, Pats WR Meyers ruled out Mon. The Giants have started in-season additions Marcus Johnson and Isaiah Hodgins already this season, and Darius Slayton is their leading receiver. Anderson, meanwhile, produced a 1,096-yard season with Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback in 2020 but has been anonymous since. His one mistake, a fumble, he recovered and scored on. What does the league pecking order look like after the opening wave of free agency? As Devin McCourty said after the game, "We play like that against No. What happened to the Saints' run game? NFL Week 14 betting tips: Five props that pop, 'I don't know if you can write it any better than that': Inside Baker Mayfield's stunning debut with Rams, Josh Allen leads 21-second game-winning drive; Bills move ahead in AFC East race, Cowboys top Giants to pull away from NFC East rivals, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We've seen Donald make it easier for Miller and Dante Fowler Jr. to impact games on the edge, so it's really telling that the Rams don't feel like they have a second solid pass-rusher right now. Leonard has been ruled out for Thursday night's game at Denver. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Injuries have played a role, to Wentz, Dotson and tight end Logan Thomas. The Texans' schedule doesn't get any easier. White gets shot at redemption, There's a simple reason the Panthers are 3-8: poor play at quarterback. The biggest issue on defense is points allowed. League rank: 6th, Everything you need this week: Jacobs' 86-yard touchdown run in overtime was a fitting end to a game in which Seattle repeatedly got overpowered to the tune of 283 rushing yards. When Aaron Rodgers left Sunday's loss in the third quarter because of an oblique injury, it opened the door for Love, the third-year backup and possible heir apparent. -- Paul Gutierrez, Next game: vs. Chargers (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. The semifinals are set! Morocco see off Ronaldo, Portugal; Kane heartbreak as England fall to France, In his likely World Cup finale, Ronaldo's calm, subdued effort not enough for Portugal, From 'Mr. Last season, Bourne made 55 receptions for 800 yards and five touchdowns. 1 and No. The semifinals are set! Backup Kyle Allen wasn't any better in his first start, as he produced a passer rating of 67.8 with an interception and a touchdown. Darnold's Total QBR last season (38.6) was better than only two qualified quarterbacks. The Buccaneers had Haeg on the roster when they won the Super Bowl in 2020, when he played 127 snaps as a utility lineman behind Tampa Bay's stout offensive line. More NFL coverage . Especially with Josh Jacobs carrying the offense at Seattle with 303 total scrimmage yards -- the most in a game in Raiders history -- and the defense doing just enough. Maurice Jones-Drew examines seven sack artists' relocations, providing 2022 stat projections and analysis. Against the Dolphins, the Texans barely had more yards (32) in the first half than the Dolphins had points (30). League rank: 26th. PickCenter | ESPN Chalk -- Brooke Pryor, What/who is underachieving? -- Jeff Legwold, Herbert makes case to get paid The writing is on the wall for Claypool, who still seems out of sorts in Pittsburgh. League rank: 27th. We'll start with a pair of deals that would send playmakers to Buffalo: Jump to a notable trade proposal: Carolina has seen all it needs of Mayfield, 1-5 as the starter. Hines is a huge pickup for the NFL's top-ranked passing offense, averaging 307.7 passing yards per game, as he has the fifth-most receiving yards among running backs since entering the league in 2018. Giants get: RB Zack Moss, 2023 second-round pick. As a more physical runner, he would do a better job of punishing teams who want to play light boxes and two-high alignments to avoid giving up big plays to quarterback Josh Allen. It might work against the quarterbacks they faced, but life is about to get much more difficult with Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson, Trevor Lawrence and Geno Smith on deck. -- Jamison Hensley, Defensive efficiency: 68.2 They haven't gotten a consistent pass-rush from anyone other than linebacker Uchenna Nwosu. On the field, it's a great fit. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. That's going to cost the Rams more in draft capital, just as it did with the Miller deal a year ago. The question is ultimately if Mason Rudolphwho's playing out a one-year dealis content to re-sign and serve as a long-term backup or wants to chase a starting role elsewhere. They've allowed 34 first downs on the ground, the third most in the NFL. WR Dee Eskridge, There aren't a lot of choices on the Seahawks because, as a team, they've overachieved based on outside expectations. Let's run through 15 realistic trades that could make sense for both sides. The Seahawks are getting gashed against the run, in part because they're struggling in their transition to a 3-4 but also because they're missing tackles. They are scoring touchdowns on about 48% of red zone trips. League rank: 29th. Let's make one more Rams deal and get them a viable running back. Ravens get: WR Denzel Mims -- Lindsey Thiry, Defensive efficiency: 53.6 The Patriots entered the game as the NFL's 31st-ranked red zone offense and were going up against the league's last-rated red zone defense. -- Ben Baby, Defensive efficiency: 60.8 7 overall pick, has three sacks and a team-high 13 QB hits. Brown and the Eagles next week. But Garrett is going to have to play through left shoulder and right biceps injuries, at least in the short term. They were the more physical team on both sides. Rams get: EDGE Robert Quinn His completion rate (55.6%) is the exact same as last season -- and that's not good. The Dolphins also are averaging a league-worst five yards per punt return and allowing a league-high 30.15 yards per kick return. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Chargers cut Michel when they feel Isaiah Spiller is ready to play, so this would just be making that move now and getting a late-round pick in the process. -- Brooke Pryor, Defensive efficiency: 36.3 The cascading effect can be seen in the drop in production by the Colts' top skill players, with running back Jonathan Taylor and wideout Michael Pittman Jr. experiencing respective career lows in yards per rush and yards per catch. (1:55). The Saints have only amassed more than 100 net rushing yards once in the past six games. Do Giants trust Jones? What to know: The merry-go-round at quarterback is over. The biggest issue on defense is allowing big plays. The price is much cheaper than it was then, but the Packers still need help for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Claypool's role might grow with Kenny Pickett taking over as the team's starting quarterback, but I'm not sure he has a long-term future in Pittsburgh. The Rams do have four interceptions this season. Sunday marked the beginning of the NFL's in-season trading window. As a result, the Titans lost a third straight game to the Bengals. The Chargers seemed to phase Michel out of their rotation in Week 5, as he went from averaging 14 snaps per game to racking up two against the Browns -- and that in a game where the Chargers ran all over Cleveland. Why did anyone think the Packers' run defense would be any good? Christian McCaffrey | David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. More NFL coverage . Where could they be headed? Cam Akers simply hasn't been good since returning from his torn Achilles; he averaged 2.6 yards per carry during the 2021 postseason and is at 3.0 yards per rush in 2022. Steelers get: TE Albert Okwuegbunam. Full schedule | Standings -- Katherine Terrell, What/who is underachieving? 1 overall seed, the Vikings are back in the discussion as one of the NFL's top teams. Let's run through 15 realistic trades that could make sense for both sides. There are bright spots, such as the emergence of rookie Alontae Taylor. The Cowboys have not allowed 20 points in a game yet and have allowed just one touchdown in each game. Where does this team stand in terms of the playoff race? Jump to a team: -- Josh Weinfuss, What/who is underachieving? Chicago walked away without sacking Marcus Mariota in Week 11 and only got pressure on four of the Atlanta quarterback's 20 dropbacks. Most deals won't be quite as significant or involve names as notable as the Miller trade, but there's plenty of logical action to go around before the Nov. 1 trade deadline. When you have to play the Bills, you can never run out of cornerbacks, and it wouldn't surprise me if Kansas City tried to add at least one corner between now and the postseason. He would be a backup tight end for the Steelers behind Freiermuth, playing a similar role to what Eric Ebron did for Pittsburgh last season. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Whether it is a player, coach, position group or specific on-field play, we identify where there is a need for improvement on every squad. To an extent, but let's not get carried away. League rank: 23rd. But if this is strictly a pain management issue, and if Fields can do more in practice this week, the Bears may opt to let him play against the Packers. He is in the third season of his rookie deal, which means he's eligible for an extension next offseason and would be an unrestricted free agent the year after that. More NFL coverage , Sure, defensive end Maxx Crosby is tied for fifth in the NFL with nine sacks, but no other Raiders player has more than one. Depth charts for every team This year's group has flopped again. Rookie Treylon Burks was a strong candidate to emerge as a top receiver for the Titans, but a turf toe injury clipped Burks for four games when he was getting close to having a breakout performance. Getting solid play from all three backs hasn't happened much this season. (Ian Rapoport), Re-signed on a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum. Cornerbacks D.J. The biggest issue on defense is the 49ers' offense. Love never got a third possession because the Packers' defense couldn't get a stop in the final minute. The Chargers have allowed among the most runs of more than 40 yards and 50 yards this season, but now entering Week 12, it is a problem they must correct. -- John Keim, Herbert makes case to get paid But that could also be a function of how much teams are throwing against Cincinnati. But with the Week 13 bye, this might be a good time to release him, sign a young quarterback to the practice squad and get him ready for an emergency situation. League rank: 28. The loss also hurts their chances to win the NFC South -- although Tampa Bay's loss to Cleveland keeps the Falcons within a half-game of the lead in the weirdest division in football. Throw in Jones' expiring contract, and the Seahawks have reason to start making calls. The Colts moved the ball well in the second half, but they were forced to try to dig themselves out of yet another hole. Welcome to the most interesting storyline for the rest of this season. The biggest issue on defense is third-down conversions. What to know: Thanks to the Falcons' loss to the Commanders, Tom Brady and the Bucs remain in first place in the NFC South, but losing All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs for any length of time and possibly the remainder of the season after he was carted off the field with a left leg injury could have devastating ramifications. Knox and backup Tommy Sweeney have both struggled to stay healthy, leading the Bills to rely on Quintin Morris a week ago. But when Jackson has been able to play -- as he has the past couple of weeks -- Davis doesn't see a single defensive snap. The Ravens are 3-of-9 in the red zone the last two games, including 2-of-5 on Sunday. The biggest issue on defense is a consistent pass rush. Gregg Rosenthal has scoured the market to rank NFL.com's Top 101 Free Agents of 2022. Who are the best players remaining in this year's class? Roundtable: Who has been the top waiver wire pickup so far this season? The problem for the Falcons on Sunday? His players proved him right by taking a 30-0 lead by halftime. They appear to be the Giants' biggest threat for the NFC's final wild-card spot. Bears get: 2023 fifth-round pick. This might be a minor quibble given how well the unit is playing as a whole. Can Elijah Moore be an X factor for the playoff push? Commanders (Sunday, 1 p.m. Below, we checked in with NFL Nation reporters across the league and asked what the biggest issue faced by each team's defense is. The biggest issue on defense is allowing explosive plays. The league-leading list of players on injured reserve, including running back Javonte Williams, has not helped, but the recap of this season will be topped with this offense's failings. What to know: New starting quarterback Mike White didn't just provide a spark; he brought a full-blown inferno in his season debut. We only have to go back to last year to see how trades help mold the postseason. Barnwell predicts the next QBs to get benched: Did Pittsburgh wait too long? The biggest issue on defense is stopping the run. -- Brooke Pryor, Next game: at Falcons (Sunday, 1 p.m. Coach Sean McVay traded him to the Dolphins in 2018, and Quinn later said he felt "suffocated" in Los Angeles and that he "was not a West Coast guy." How will these QBs fare with new teams? League rank: 2nd. The loss to the Commanders does damage to any potential wild-card hopes as Washington would now hold the head-to-head tiebreaker. It turns out they were not only wrong about that, but they also overestimated the performance they'd get from their returning veterans. Plus, four of the Raiders' last six games are at home. What to know: Well, that was dramatic. The 2022 NFL season is the 103rd season of the National Football League (NFL). with concussion, From 'Mr. The biggest issue on defense is Jamal Adams' absence. In reality, it has inexplicably been among the worst. He set a new franchise high with 158 rushing yards -- a mark previously held by Michael Vick (130 yards) -- and thanks to a monster first half, became the first player in at least the past 30 seasons to have 125 pass yards and 125 rush yards in a half. -- Jamison Hensley, The 49ers invested heavily in this group in hopes of improving what was the 26th ranked unit in the league in 2021, as measured by expected points added (EPA). With a favorable schedule, Carolina (4-8) could even make a run in the weak NFC South. PJ Walker is 2-3 as the starter with a Total QBR of 23.8, which would be next to last if he had enough playing time to qualify. While he did score a 75-yard touchdown in the opener, he has just 104 total receiving yards over the four ensuing games. This was especially so when Denver was forced into its nickel package on defense and the Raiders then pounded away at it. With Cleveland linebacker Anthony Walker done for the year (left knee), the team needed another off-ball linebacker to play alongside Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. Barkley | Claypool | Erving Plus, at the beginning of the 2022 offseason, Carolina was ready to entertain offers for star runner Christian McCaffrey. The Jaguars had allowed just 55 yards per game on the ground through the first three games, but gave up 210 yards and four touchdowns rushing to the Eagles on Sunday. If Smith finishes 2-14-1 or 3-13-1, it's not guaranteed he will return. JaMycal Hasty hadn't done much -- 24 yards on 13 touches since the trade -- and Snoop Conner had played just two snaps. In others, I'm arguing it's time for a more significant player to move on to a more competitive team. What to know: So maybe making the playoffs is going to be a struggle for this Giants team, especially with all the injuries. Vikings opponents are catching 75% of their targeted passes, the second-highest rate in the NFL. Let's run through 15 realistic trades that could make sense for both sides. At this point, it's hard to think of something! Its defense has faced the third-most pass attempts in the NFL this season. What's going on with the Ravens in the red zone? The biggest issue on defense is injuries to the secondary. He became the first player with two sacks in his NFL debut since 2017 (Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt). Ever since the schedule came out in May, this upcoming stretch was circled as the one that could define the Dolphins' season. There have been highlights, like a blocked punt returned for a touchdown in Week 9, but there are plenty of areas for improvement as the season enters its final stretch. -- DJ Bien-Aime, New NFL Power Rankings: Who's rising and falling, plus biggest underachievers for all 32 teams, What to know for NFL Week 14: Score picks, bold predictions, fantasy tips, key stats for every game, Sources: Lamar may miss Ravens' next 2 games, Sources: Giants' Barkley (neck) '50-50' to play, Sources: Saints, coaches, player fined $500K+, Source: Seahawks RBs Walker, Dallas likely out, Sources: Jags' Lawrence (toe) to play vs. Titans, Sources: Ravens will activate RB Dobbins off IR, Pats WR Meyers ruled out Mon. Quinn | Trubisky | Montgomery, Bills get: TE Dan Arnold But with the protection improving and players getting healthy, the passing game could improve down the stretch. The Chiefs should move forward with the strong running from Pacheco and Jones and the pass-catching from McKinnon, even after Edwards-Helaire returns. Wilders things have happened, but the hill to get into playoff contention just got a whole lot steeper for Arizona, which now sits near the bottom of the NFC. And the Rams sent second- and third-round picks to the Broncos for edge rusher Von Miller, with Denver paying virtually all of his remaining salary. ET). 1 edge rusher getting a chance to play next to a future Hall of Famer on the interior. Washington has surrendered an NFL-best 12 plays of 30 yards or more -- 10 of those have been pass plays -- often because of blown coverages. Welcome to Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season, which opened on Thanksgiving Day with three games. The Seahawks can't afford to lose to teams they should beat when the 49ers are hitting their stride, having already overtaken Seattle in the NFC West. Yes. League rank: 14th. If there's one thing Cincinnati could improve, it's the pass rush. HOU-MIA | ATL-WSH | DEN-CAR | LAR-KC Bills get: RB Saquon Barkley, 2023 seventh-round pick The Rams entered Sunday's contest with a 0.9% chance to make the playoffs, so their focus going forward should be to see if players such as running back Kyren Williams or wide receivers Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell and Brandon Powell can have roles going forward. Signed to a three-year, $25.2 million extension before the 2021 season, Davis is in a curious situation with the Chargers. ET). Special teams, The Chiefs are among the best in the kicking game year in and year out -- but not so much this season. Josh Allen, the 2019 No. Forgotten in all the self-congratulation the Packers did this offseason about how good their defense was last year and how great it was going to be this year was the fact that they ranked 30th in the NFL last season in rushing yards allowed per rush at 4.7. Power shift in NFC North? It's also difficult to imagine the Bills being able to afford the $12 million that McCaffrey is owed in 2023, meaning they would either need to convince him to take a pay cut or move on from the veteran back after one season in town. Kadarius Toney was traded; Kenny Golladay has been nonexistent (four catches, 51 yards this season); Sterling Shepard is out for the rest of the campaign following surgery on his left ACL; and rookie Wan'Dale Robinson finished his rookie season with six games after suffering a right ACL injury on Sunday. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The biggest issue on defense is getting off the field on third down. Could Carolina swap soon? A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup, Man City's Castellanos is settling nicely in WSL, just in time for Man United's visit. At 4-1, the Vikings have legitimate playoff aspirations and need help at cornerback. -- Rich Cimini, It's no secret that Tom Brady has a completely rebuilt interior offensive line and that Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown are no longer on the team. If the 49ers' defense can stay reasonably healthy, they don't need an offensive juggernaut to be a contender. Harold Landry III is done for the year with a torn ACL, while Bud Dupree has been limited to 21 snaps over the past four weeks with a hip issue. The Bengals are 26th in sacks per dropback, according to ESPN Stats & Information research, and are tied for 22nd in total sacks. -- Adam Teicher, Next game: at Bengals (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Pro Bowl cornerback J.C. Jackson missed Weeks 1 and 3 after undergoing ankle surgery in August, and when he did give it a go in Week 2, he said he was playing at less than 100 percent. The destination for all NFL-related videos. Depth is great, but most teams would consider paying a cornerback who doesn't see the field on defense most weeks a $7 million base salary to be a waste of money. Of the 97 pass completions against them, 69 have come by receivers who have at least three yards of separation at the time of the throw, the fourth-highest total in the league. Coach Brandon Staley has often blamed their inability to stop explosive runs, which is true. It'll be interesting to see which quarterback takes the reins down the stretch: They've stuck with Taylor Heinicke because they were winning, but Carson Wentz also wasn't ready to return from a fractured right ring finger. The Bears open December with Green Bay at home before finally reaching their bye in Week 14. But there's little to pick apart. Sunday marked the beginning of the NFL's in-season trading window. If he still feels the same way about Hollywood, though, this deal would probably be off the table. Buffalo seemed to want a second veteran tight end behind Dawson Knox when they signed O.J. When running back Joe Mixon returns after being out with a concussion, Perine has earned the right for a few more carries. Baker Mayfield is 1-5 as the starter with a league-worst 17.8 Total QBR. Will Stafford play again this season? Visit ESPN to view the latest Chicago Bears news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more In the meantime, the Chiefs have made the most of their four turnovers. A big reason for this is the absence of linebacker Shaquille Leonard, who made his short-lived season debut on Sunday, only to leave with a concussion in the second half. Okwuegbunam was a fantasy sleeper heading into 2022, but he has fallen down the tight end depth chart for the Broncos. NFL executives regrade the 2022 offseason's biggest trades Khalil Mack (left) and Russell Wilson were part of two of the league's biggest offseason deals. Along with missing quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Cooper Kupp, the Rams have started 11 different offensive line combinations in 11 games. There should be no surprise when the Bills are linked to any Panthers player, given how often Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane returns to add players from his former organization. The team's best rusher is reserve Dawuane Smoot with five sacks. Burks returned to action in Week 10 with three catches, and in Week 11, he posted five receptions for 111 yards. The Niners' defense has been mostly dominant for the season's first month, but the win column doesn't reflect just how good it has been. Michael Pittman Jr. said Indianapolis expected different kinds of matchups, but the Steelers deployed a two-deep safety alignment that prevented Indianapolis from stretching the field. You could chalk up their defeat to Tom Brady and the Bucs in Munich to getting beat by the best QB of all time on a sloppy field. CeeDee Lamb emerges as a WR1 Stafford missed two games in three weeks in the concussion protocol, and McVay was clear last week that the team wouldn't do anything "reckless" with its quarterback's health. He led the Jaguars to a game-winning touchdown drive and two-point conversion with 14 seconds remaining in what is definitely the signature victory in his two seasons. Brissett has exceeded all expectations in his 11 games as Cleveland's starter. Minnesota would need the Chargers to eat some money to make this deal work, but Davis would be a significant upgrade in the slot and a possible solution next year, too. He played within the system, got the ball to receiver DJ Moore, didn't make any mistakes and let the defense do the rest. In what will likely be his final start as Cleveland's starting quarterback, Brissett led the Browns on a game-tying touchdown drive at the end of regulation. Will Berhalter be USA manager at 2026 World Cup? After Thursday's loss coach Brian Daboll indicated he didn't think any of the recent injuries were going to be long term. NFL Week 14 injury report: Updates on Lamar Jackson, Amari Cooper and more. The biggest issue on defense is effectively rushing the passer. Text to 44202 (Msg&Data Rates May Apply). They're at the 49ers, at the Chargers and at the Bills to start the month before hosting the Packers on Christmas. Before that throw, Jackson was having one of his worst passing games (13-of-29 for 168 yards). Robinson's running has been a key reason Washington has won six of its past seven games. The Ravens used to get offenses off the field when they had Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Terrell Suggs forcing clutch turnovers. What to know: The Colts' offensive inconsistency has been the most consistent thing about their wayward 2022 season. As the second month of the 2022 NFL season intensifies, front offices around the league will start to heavily consider trades. Miami has recently been spoken of as one of the best teams in both the AFC and NFL -- this final stretch could remove all doubt. There are no more pushovers remaining on the Dolphins' schedule and, considering the AFC East race, they can ill afford to drop more than one of their upcoming games. England exit another World Cup with same question: Who's the orchestrator? League rank: 30. League rank: 17th. While he put up a 1,000-yard campaign as a rookie, the tight end essentially moved into a new offense with a new quarterback, Marcus Mariota. Sure, he might not find that opportunity. Eskridge's explosiveness should make him a big play waiting to happen, but as Seattle's fourth receiver, his best chance might be on special teams now that he has taken over kickoff return duties. -- Rob Demovsky. The fear when the team traded James Robinson on Oct. 25 was what happens if Etienne gets hurt? From injuries to defending the run, every team has something it can improve on. -- DJ Bien-Aime, Stephen A.: Mahomes put questions about Chiefs' offense to bed (1:55), Updated NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the biggest issues for every team's defense, What to know for NFL Week 14: Score picks, bold predictions, fantasy tips, key stats for every game, Sources: Lamar may miss Ravens' next 2 games, Sources: Giants' Barkley (neck) '50-50' to play, Sources: Saints, coaches, player fined $500K+, Source: Seahawks RBs Walker, Dallas likely out, Sources: Jags' Lawrence (toe) to play vs. Titans, Sources: Ravens will activate RB Dobbins off IR, Pats WR Meyers ruled out Mon. -- Jordan Raanan, Defensive efficiency: 68.3 The biggest issue on defense is forcing turnovers. Reed and rookie Sauce Gardner are holding up nicely on the outside, but they're giving up too many chunk plays in the middle of the field. Siemian led back-to-back drives that resulted in Chicago's only 10 points of the game and had a couple of good moments, getting Chase Claypool and Byron Pringle involved, but that was short lived. The other problem is that Quinn didn't really seem to enjoy his first go-round with the Rams. Defenses are going to stack the box against the Ravens until Jackson can make them pay for doing so. What to know: Quarterback Jalen Hurts is rewriting the record books. But overall, defending the run is still a weak point. And Kenyan Drake has been dismal as the team's veteran back, while Justice Hill hasn't been able to stay healthy. Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers squandered a 16-3 lead but hung on Monday night to finish the Indianapolis Colts on the road. Welcome to Week 5 of the NFL regular season. Michael Gallup is back, but Dallas has minimal depth behind him, CeeDee Lamb and Noah Brown. The Rams were without cornerbacks Troy Hill (IR), David Long Jr. and Cobie Durant on Monday night against the 49ers, although they did get safety Jordan Fuller back. Football Power Index rankings Steelers done? -- Turron Davenport, Defensive efficiency: 65.8 He's not expected to put up two sacks with a fumble recovery in every game, but the Lions can find a role for him. The 27-year-old Rudolph, nevertheless, may want to test the market in the offseason. In a year in which the Bears are cleaning up their cap and beginning their latest rebuild, Montgomery probably belongs elsewhere. -- Brady Henderson, Washington invested in a new quarterback (Carson Wentz) and drafted a wide receiver in the first round (Jahan Dotson) to pair with Terry McLaurin and a healthy Curtis Samuel. There will be a time where the Panthers move on from McCaffrey and his contract, but if they do add a quarterback in the first round of the draft next year, the veteran would be a reliable safety valve for a developing young passer. The Bears are the NFL's worst team against the run, having allowed 733 rushing yards through four games (183.3 yards per game), and are on pace to reach historically low marks. 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