The Bengals beat the Ravens 32-14, snapping their five-game winning streak. But that wasn’t all. It marked the return of Joe Burrow, who had been sidelined early in the season. And although it was the Ravens who took a 7-3 lead thanks to a Derrick Henry rushing touchdown, the momentum didn’t last. Here are some takeaways, including our read on a former MVP.

Burrow gives the Bengals a Run For Their Money in the QB1 Race

After that week 2 toe surgery, Joe Burrow finally returned, starting slowly. But once he settled in, he regained his rhythm and lifted the Bengals’ offense. He and Ja’Marr Chase had some early miscommunication, but they eventually connected well. Chase finished with 110 yards on seven catches. 

Burrow used the short game early, then opened things up with successful throws at the second level, including touchdown passes to Tanner Hudson and Andrei Iosivas in the third quarter. He walked out of the game with 261 yards and 2 touchdowns. And he wasn’t just helping out the offense.

As the NFL reports,” The Bengals defense, maligned all season, seemed energized by their signal-caller’s return.” Joseph Ossai and Myles Murphy pressured Lamar Jackson throughout the game, with Ossai racking up two sacks and a forced fumble. The Ravens were held to just 346 yards and 14 points, Bengals’ strongest defensive showing since Week 1.

Lamar Jackson’s Struggles Weigh Heavily on Baltimore

It was another tough night for Lamar Jackson, looking uncomfortable and inconsistent, and often missing throws high and low. He finished 17 of 32 for 246 yards but committed three turnovers, two costly red-zone fumbles in the first half, and a deflected interception late in the game that effectively ended the Ravens’ chance.

Even big plays slipped away, like a 43-yard pass to Isaiah Likely that should’ve been a touchdown but became a turnover at the goal line. 

He’s not had a touchdown in the last three games, including against weaker sides such as the Browns and the Jets. Henry has us believing this team can do it, but only if Jackson is consistent.

Do the Ravens still have a chance for the AFC? 

With this defeat, the undefeated streak of 5 games has come to an end for the Ravens, and they have also lost their number spot at the AFC North table. Now the big question is, with only 6 weeks left, do they still have a chance of winning the AFC North title? Yes. 

The Ravens will host the Steelers at home in Week 14, then go on the road to face Cincinnati in Week 15, and close the season with another game against the Steelers. If the Ravens win all three of those matchups, or even just two of them,  they’ll put themselves in a strong position to take that AFC North title.

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As fans may already know, Max Brosmer will be starting. The undrafted free agent had agreed to a three-year contract worth about $2.975 million, and though he has played three games before, this would be his first as a starting QB.

In an interview, Brosmer was asked about how he felt training with the starting offense. “It’s a great week, man. It’s a lot of fun being there with the guys and, you know, applying kind of what I felt like I’ve learned over the past, you know, the rest of the, much of the season so far. And, you know, just again, it’s a blessing to be out here with the guys, and I’m very grateful for it and can’t wait to go out there on a Sunday with the guys.”

Under normal circumstances, it would have been Carson Wentz, but he injured his left shoulder badly (dislocation, torn labrum, fracture) in early October 2025. He kept playing through the pain for a couple of games, but eventually the injury got too serious, and he was put on injured reserve and had season-ending surgery. 

Brosmer was also asked about what was different this week, to which he noted that “everyone’s an all-star, everyone’s an all-pro when you’re not taking the reps,” describing how being the quarterback in the back, taking only mental reps, feels very different from actually running the offense. When the team reached their crucial third-down practice day, he said it was a wake-up moment and a reminder of what it’s like to be “the guy” again. 

He would also be writing history on Sunday.

Vikings QB Max Brosmer to be etched in history books

When he starts against the Seahawks on Sunday, Max Brosmer will become the one of the first Minnesota Gopher QB Graduates to start in the NFL in nearly fourty years. The Vikings QB played college football first at the University of New Hampshire, and then for his final college season (2024), he transferred to the University of Minnesota and played there for one year. 

In three games this season, Brosmer has recorded a completion rat of 42 yards, which might not seem very good, but he had a great summer. In the 2025 preseason, he completed 15 of 23 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown without turnovers, including a precise 36-yard deep pass in his final tuneup game. More importantly, he has the coach’s nod.

Vikings HC, O’Connell had said, “What I love about Max is, there were some breakdowns up front, and maybe he couldn’t progress and read through concepts. But he plays with very fast eyes and very rarely puts the ball in harm’s way when he’s doing it, which is a unique trait.” Now, Brosmer needs to walk the walk so that his spot on the Vikings side doesn’t got to waste. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!

As reported by Sports Illustrated on LSU’s new head coach, “prediction market Kalshi put Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady behind Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin but ahead of several college candidates.” It is important to note here that no official statement has come from LSU or Brady. Though he could just be the guidance LSU needs.

Brady joined the Buffalo Bills in 2022 as the team’s quarterbacks coach and was promoted to interim offensive coordinator midway through the 2023 season after the previous coordinator was fired. On January 28, 2024, he was named the Bills’ full-time offensive coordinator.

He follows a “Everybody Eats” offensive philosophy, which emphasizes spreading the ball around, not relying on one star receiver or one main target. That startgety resulted in Bills becoming just the ninth team in NFL history to finish a season with 13 different players catching a touchdown. Under his guidance, Josh Allen won his MVP award last year.

In the 2025 season, the Bills have a PPG of 28.3 and record 381.8 yards per game. . Plus, Brady spent one year on staff at LSU, serving as the Tigers’ passing game coordinator in 2019, so there is no doubt that he is just the perfect guy for the job. 

But the big question is, does he want to? 

As of now, he earns approximately $1.8 million per year, as per a 2024 report, making him one of the highest-paid offensive coordinators in the NFL. Plus Bills are among the best teams in the league. Would he give all that up? Luckily for LSU, he is just the third option. 

Lane Kiffin is still ahead of the Bills’ coach

As per Kalshi, Lane Kiffin tops the odds of becoming the new LSU head coach at 73% followed by Jon Sumrall at 13% and Joe Brady at 9%. Kiffin is widely regarded as one of college football’s top offensive minds. He is known for aggressive, high-octane offenses and a willingness to push the boundaries of traditional schemes.

He has built a reputation as one of college football’s most successful and innovative coaches, highlighted by the transformation he led at Ole Miss. Since taking over in 2020, he delivered the program’s first-ever 11-win season, multiple 10-win campaigns, and five straight bowl appearances, becoming the fastest coach in school history to reach 40 wins. 

Earlier in his career, he helped produce one of the nation’s most explosive offenses at USC . He later revitalized Florida Atlantic with two 11-win seasons. He is just as right a coach for LSU as Joe Brady, if not more. Let us know your thoughts on this. Who do you think will be the new coach for LSU?

After the game, the Chiefs QB said, “We’re going to play a lot of good teams coming up. If we’re going to make the playoffs, we’re going to have to win them all. That’s got to be the mindset when we step into the [team facility] when we get back.”

The Chiefs will be going up against the Texans, Chargers, Titans, Broncos, and Raiders in their upcoming games. While two teams (Titans and Raiders) are arguable one of the worst in the league, the other three are among the best sides.  

The Texans this season have the second-best defense of the season in terms of points allowed with a 16.5 OPP PPG, and have made 33 sacks, so this one will be a tough one for Patrick Mahomes, but they have the home advantage. Then, they have already lost once to the Chargers (27-21) this season, but this time the Chiefs are hosting with a PPG of 25.4 (9th-highest), which is higher compared to that of the Chargers (22.4). But even after these two, the big challenge would be the Broncos.

In terms of PPG, the Broncos sit beneath the Chiefs with that of 23.4, but they are one of the best defenses of the season with an OPP PPG of 17.5. Plus they already defeated the Chiefs this season once with a scoreline of 22-19. This time, the Chiefs will have the home field advantage. But it won’t be that simple.

The Cowboys loss proved one thing. Patrick Mahomes can’t carry the Chiefs to the playoffs alone. Even with a 261 yards and 4 touchdowns performance, consistent problems showed. Now, even Mahomes is calling it out.

Patrick Mahomes Confronts Team’s Harsh Reality 

Mahomes wasn’t afraid of admitting, “We can beat anybody, but we’ve shown that we can lose to anybody,” while also addressing the problem. 

“We’ve got to be more consistent…we’ve got to be consistent for four quarters, especially when you play good teams, and they have a good offense.”

With the AFC Championship slipping further from their graps, do you think the Chiefs will make a comeback?

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But the good news was that it wasn’t serious enough to require surgery, and now, as the Bills arrive in Pittsburgh, the big question is, will the 4-time MVP be on the field? 

After Friday’s practice, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin spoke about Rodgers’ condition. “He was a full participant today with no designation for the game. So it’s all systems go,” he said.

This development comes two weeks after Rodgers battled the injury injury to his non-throwing wrist late in the first half of Pittsburgh’s 32-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. After releasing a throwaway pass to avoid a sack, he was taken to the ground and landed awkwardly on his left wrist. Though he attempted to stay in the game briefly, the pain forced the Steelers to pull him for the rest of the matchup. And while Rodgers wanted to play in Week 12, the Steelers played it safe.

Their caution might have paid off considering they’re going up against the Bills up next, but will he be at 100%? We saw part of the answer during Friday practice, when Rodgers wore a wrist stabilizer. However, any ideas of the veteran QB not being up to speed were quickly dismissed.

Tomlin explained, “Just more reps certainly, but certainly it’s another week. And so I’m sure there’s more comfort there – not only in him, but in the medical experts.” Rodgers was a full participant on Thursday and Friday. And we can already see the effect his return brought!

Right tackle Troy Fautanu said, “I don’t know exactly what happened, but I’m sure it doesn’t feel good. But for him to want to come back and finish off this season and play this game is just a testament to who he is.” At 41 years old, Rodgers is the oldest active NFL player, and this is most probable that this is his last season, so he surely wants to give it his all as the playoff race gets tighter. Luckily, he is not alone, with other stars returning as well. 

Aaron Rodgers isn’t the only one coming back

Tomlin has also confirmed that wide receiver DK Metcalf and pass rusher Alex Highsmith are good to go for the game against the Bills. Metcalf left the week 12 game against the Bears with an ankle injury and was not seen in practice before Thursday, with his left ankle wrapped, putting his availability for the next game in doubt. 

Joining him, Alex Highsmith, who has been out since Week 11 due to a pectoral injury. Highsmith brings an extra wall to the defense with his 15 solo tackles, 9 assists, and 5.5 sacks in 7 games in the 2025 season so far.

What do you think, with Rodgers back, can the Steelers win against the Bills? 

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The last time they won three games in a row was in 2023, and excited by the turnaround after 2 years, their head coach has sent a warning for the coming games. 

“We’ll play anybody, anywhere,” coach Brian Schottenheimer said. “You can see that by what we’ve done the last couple of weeks. The moment’s not too big for us.” Taking down two Super Bowl winners, that too when everybody was criticizing you for your weak defense and counting you out of the game, is no small feat. In fact, they are the first team in NFL history to beat both of the previous season’s Super Bowl participants in a span of 5 days or less.

They have to face the Lions, Vikings, Chargers, Commanders, and Giants next. If you look overall, nobody except the Lions seems like a competition enough for this team, and with a 3-0 streak, they might even scare the Lions, but Prescott has that game in his thoughts. 

After the game, he said, “I can tell you right now that we’re not going to just sit on some high because of [the winning streak]. We know we’ve got a big one coming again next week. And all this really does for us is just give us more confidence knowing that we can go play with whoever.” The Lions lost their Thanksgiving game to the Packers 24-31, but let’s not forget they sit with a PPG of 29.2, which is only .1 less than that of the Cowboys. 

Whether they win or lose, one thing’s for sure. It was a special moment for Schottenheimer, because it was 30 years in the making!

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer

30 years ago, in 1995, the Cowboys and the Chiefs were head-to-head for another game that took place on Thanksgiving. While the Cowboys won 24-12, it was a difficult moment for Schottenheimer. We’re not talking about Brian, but his father!

His late father, Marty Schottenheimer, who passed away in 2021 at 77, coached the Kansas City Chiefs for 10 seasons starting in 1989. He was the coach who lost the Cowboys vs Chiefs Thanksgiving game in 1995. Three decades later, Schottenheimer was on a different side of the battle, and he’s not going to miss this chance to celebrate.

The Cowboys head coach said, “To me, this is a tough business, man. And if you don’t celebrate these amazing times and these big wins, then why are we working so hard? Why do we sacrifice what we sacrifice of times with our family and things like that if you’re not going to enjoy it and have fun?” After the Thanksgiving game, inside the locker room, music blared, players danced, and everybody was in a festive mood.

What do you think of the Cowboys? Will they make the playoffs? Let us know in the comments.

The game saw one of their best rookies of the season leave the game in the second half with a banged-up wrist, and what follows is heartbreaking news for the Arrowheads.  We’re talking about Josh Simmons.

It happened on a play where the Chiefs were using a chip block by RB Kareem Hunt to help on the edge. According to KSHB-TV’s Matt Foster, who reviewed the play, LT Josh Simmons’ wrist got caught between Hunt and the Cowboys defender that Hunt was chipping. This “friendly fire” contact created an awkward, compressed angle on Simmons’ wrist. 

The LT will not be seen on the field for an indefinite time as he has dislocated and broken his wrist. “Chiefs LT Josh Simmons, who impressed against the #Cowboys before exiting with an injury, suffered a dislocated and fractured wrist, sources say. He left the stadium in a cast and is out indefinitely. MRI tomorrow, then he’ll seek opinions on treatment options,” Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network said in a post on X. 

It won’t be his first time sitting out of a game. Earlier in the season, he missed four due to personal reasons, but this time, his absence will be costly. The Chiefs have to win every game to reach the playoffs.

Simmons was selected by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2025 and he has been worth the 14.6 million deal. With 526 total offensive snaps played in 8 games, and 367 pass-blocking snaps and 159 run-blocking snaps, he’s been a crucial part of the team.

In that span, he allowed 18 total pressures, including 2 sacks and 2 QB hits, while committing 8 penalties. This loss will put a lot more pressure on their backup offensive linemen, which increases the risk of sacks, quarterback hits, and disruption of both pass and run plays. What’s worse is that he’s not the only one injured in this game. 

Injury Crisis for the Chiefs

After the game, Andy Reid also confirmed this in his statement, saying, “Bryan Cook sprained his right ankle. Jawaan Taylor hurt his tricep, Josh Simmons hurt his wrist, so I’ll have to see how those things are going to recover.” All important members of the team. 

Bryan Cook has had 33 solo tackles and 17 assists in 12 games this season, and through 728 offensive snaps, Taylor logged 498 pass-blocking snaps and 230 run-blocking snaps. In that time, he allowed 18 total pressures, including 3 sacks and 5 QB hits, while being flagged for 13 penalties.

The Chiefs are hit pretty hard in the defense and will now lean on Jaylon Moore and Wanya Morris in the upcoming games.

The playoff chances look very grim for the team now. “We’re going to play a lot of good teams coming up,” Mahomes said after the Cowboys game. “If we’re going to make the playoffs, we’re going to have to win them all. That’s got to be the mindset when we step into the [training facility] when we get back.” Facing the Texans, Chargers, and others with a banged-up defense, it’s going to be tough. Do you think the Chiefs will make it through? Let us know in the comments!

Daniel Jones has been one of the biggest surprises of the season for the Indianapolis Colts, but heading into Week 13, a new twist around his health has suddenly taken over the conversation. And it’s the kind of update that makes fans want to follow every detail closely.

Will Daniel Jones Start?

Jones was first added to the Week 12 injury report with a fibula issue. He still played through the pain; he completed 19 of 31 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-23 overtime loss. He also added 16 rushing yards on three carries, and at that moment, it seemed like a small concern. But the real story turned out to be much bigger than anyone expected.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Jones is actually dealing with a fractured fibula that he had been playing through. Rapoport also said Jones “is not concerned about” the injury, according to a source, which shows how determined he is to stay on the field.

#Colts QB Daniel Jones, who has been dealing with a lower leg injury, suffered a fracture in his fibula, sources say.

Jones was a full participant today and one source said, “He looked good.” Jones will continue to try to play through it. Toughness never questioned. pic.twitter.com/86pfA5AdTN

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 27, 2025

Despite the fracture, Jones was limited in Wednesday’s practice but upgraded to a full participant on Thursday. It may not be a surprise considering coach Steichen’s “good to go” verdict, but there are risks. With a game against the best defensive side this season, Jones’ health is paramount.

Now, Jones has led the Colts to an 8-3 start, putting them on top of the AFC South. He is also having one of the best seasons of his career, throwing for 2,840 yards, 17 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He’s completing a career-high 69.1% of his passes and has a 101.4 passer rating, the best he’s ever recorded.

Because of all this, Jones’ injury is something everyone needs to watch closely. The Colts’ playoff push may depend on how well he can manage the fractured fibula while continuing his strong play. His status for Week 13 and the rest of the season will remain a major storyline.

Now, the big question for fans is simple: Can Daniel Jones keep this incredible season alive while battling a fracture?

The Cowboys vs Chiefs Thanksgiving game has been under scrutiny because the experts felt that the referees gave too many decisions in favour of the home team, the Cowboys. 

Former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky took to X to express his frustration over this, posting, “The officiating has been very very one sided for Dallas so far.”

Take the final drive for instance. Against Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie was called for defensive pass interference when Lamb completed a 11 yard grab. It ended with a game-sealing first down. That’s why it’s no surprise that Orlovsky wasn’t alone.

Even Chase Daniels chimed on X, saying, “It’s almost like the officiating is trying to prove the national narrative wrong that the Chiefs get all the calls….in front of probably 50 Million people”.

In another instance, Pickens took off his helmet. What should have been a 15-yard penalty, and something Dallas fans expected. Yet, Pickens walked away without a fine. In Pickens’ defense, he appeared to be dealing with some discomfort after taking a hit to his head.

One fan even went as far as calling it ‘cheating’. “This is THE most watched game ever(regular season) and the refs are flat out cheating. Idk how to even put it. Like I’ve never seen THIS,” they wrote on X.

“We’re having too many penalties, and we’ve got to make sure we take care of that,” Andy Reid said. “Both sides of the ball: to get off the field on third downs and to stay on the field offensively.”

Chiefs Players Know They Have a Penalty Problem

And in addition to the coach, two players acknowledged the penalties were big setbacks. “We’ve got these next five to six games that are going to be very critical for us as a team,” Defensive tackle Chris Jones said.

He was joined by Patrick Mahomes, who said, “Penalties killed some drives. You get behind the sticks, and then you don’t get first downs.”

With their next game against the Texans, it’s make-or-break for the Chiefs. What do you think? Were the penalties justified? 

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Under Dan Campbell, the Lions have embraced a fearless, go-for-it style of football, bold, aggressive, and thrilling to watch. But sometimes, that same daring approach can backfire, and their recent Thanksgiving clash with the Green Bay Packers made that painfully clear, after losing 24-31 in a game that could have been huge for their playoff hopes. As a result, a Dallas Cowboys legend was just as confused as the fans!

Dez Bryant Reacts to Detroit’s Trouble on Fourth Down

Former NFL star Dez Bryant, best known for his time with the Dallas Cowboys, weighed in. “Some of the decisions Detroit Lions makes as a football team need to be studied because a lot of that s*** doesn’t make sense..”

His comments came after three straight weeks of Detroit failing to convert a single fourth down, as ESPN revealed. Dan Campbell explained, “Those first two series that we had, we’ve got to find a way to convert on third [down] and then the fourth downs. So you’re talking about two or three plays, ultimately, against a good team, in that moment that made the difference.”

But it’s not only the fourth-down woes. The Lions’ offense isn’t firing on all cylinders like it used to. In 2024, they were unstoppable, leading the league with 33.2 points per game. This season, that number has dropped to 29.2 points. Still solid, but not the powerhouse fans have grown used to.

More importantly, their pass rush hasn’t been great. Last night, Jordan Love always seemed to have a few extra seconds when picking out his targets. And it showed when he racked up 4 touchdowns!

There is a bright spot, though. All-Pro center Frank Ragnow, who retired in June, has decided to return and is expected to play in Week 14. His presence could help stabilize the offensive line and give the Lions a better shot at converting those all-important fourth-down plays in the final stretch of the season.

Campbell has belief in his team. “We’ve got a lot to be thankful for even after a loss.’ And look, we’ve dug ourselves a little bit of a hole, that’s the bottom line. We are in a little bit of a hole, but that’s just what it is. There’s nothing more than that.”

Dan Campbell’s aggressive approach is what turned the Lions from one of the NFL’s worst teams into serious contenders. But right now, consistency is missing. Fans, analysts, and even former stars like Dez Bryant are all asking the same question. Can Campbell’s bold playcalling carry Detroit into the playoffs, or will it keep holding them back?