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Teams with championship aspirations tooled up at the deadline. Most, but not all of them, have improved their chances After what happened on Monday night, the Minnesota Vikings had to do this. In a dispiriting loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Vikings saw their tremendous defense go to waste, as Carson Wentz completed eight of 25 passes for 81 yards, no touchdowns, two interceptions, and a passer rating of 8.9. It was one of the worst quarterback performances in recent history , and it continued a run of recent QB futility for the Vikings, from JJ McCarthy to Kyler Murray to Wentz. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is out-scheming every other coach in the league right now with his laboratory of blitzes and coverages. But it’s starting to matter less and less, because opposing offenses know that you can wait that defense out when there’s no juice on the other side of the ball. The Vikings rank first in scoring defense (116 points allowed), but they’re 27th in points scored (146). Continue reading...
Teams with championship aspirations tooled up at the deadline. Most, but not all of them, have improved their chances
The Washington Commanders’ biggest mistake at the NFL trade deadline was standing completely pat. General manager Adam Peters made zero trades Tuesday, leaving a depleted roster unchanged and collecting no additional draft capital for a team whose circumstances pointed toward selling. At 2-5-1, the Commanders needed to turn their disappointing […] The post Commanders’ biggest mistake at 2026 NFL Trade Deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Indianapolis Colts just made a statement about the direction of the franchise. After shipping out several established starters and collecting future draft capital, Indianapolis has a chance to rebuild with purpose. The challenge now is to turn those picks into players who can help Jonathan Taylor and Daniel Jones compete when the team is ready […] The post 3 NFL Draft targets Colts should be eyeing after getting massive trade deadline haul appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Texans have turned up the spotlight on wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with their trade deadline decision. The post Texans Ratchet Up Pressure on Marvin Harrison Jr. With Trade Deadline Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
The Steelers stood pat at the NFL trade deadline despite being in playoff contention. A new report points to a bigger priority for Pittsburgh. The post Steelers Get Telling Trade Deadline Explanation From ESPN Insider appeared first on HEAVY.
The Baltimore Ravens made one seeming under-the-radar move at the NFL trade deadline, one that's all about depth. The post Ravens Deadline Move All About Securing Depth appeared first on HEAVY.
And just like that, the 2026 NFL trade deadline was in the books . Suddenly, all of the rumors were either proven true or false, all of the speculation came to an end, and fans had a chance to see what their favorites will more or less look like when the playoffs roll around come January. For some teams, they made out like bandits, adding the […] The post Colts headline 3 biggest losers of 2026 NFL trade deadline after keeping Jonathan Taylor appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone has already made three significant moves to strengthen the team’s defense ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Though Gladstone has parted with valuable draft capital to improve Jacksonville’s chances of making a deep playoff run, he has made it clear that the team is not following the popular ‘F […] The post Jaguars GM shuts down ‘F them picks’ approach ahead of NFL trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Denver Broncos have parted with a pair of cornerbacks in Sean Fresch and a Super Bowl champion after the trade deadline. The post Broncos Cut Ties With Super Bowl Champion, Rookie Cornerback appeared first on HEAVY.
Despite weeks of speculation, the Indianapolis Colts decided against trading Jonathan Taylor at the trade deadline. The Colts are seemingly moving on from their current project and are undergoing a rebuild, trading away key stars and looking to the future.
Well, this was a disappointing day for the Cincinnati Bengals. There was some hope that, with all of the activity around the AFC during the trade deadline, the team was going to do something as well. And they did! They executed a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that seemed good on paper… up until Cincinnati reneged on the deal all of a sudden. […] The post Bengals’ biggest mistake at 2026 NFL Trade Deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Kansas City Chiefs went receiver shopping at Tuesday’s trade deadline and came home with Josh Downs, and it didn’t take long for some analysts to start writing Rashee Rice’s goodbye. With both receivers in the final year of their contracts, those analysts believe Kansas City is lining up to keep the new arrival and let Rice walk in free agency.
Williams: The Bengals should be riding high this week. Instead, they botched the NFL trade deadline, reminding their fans they're still the Bungles.
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins named a surprising option for the team’s vacancy in center field for next season.The Blue Jays traded former center fielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros at this year’s trade deadline. Though Varsho is a free agent, he won’t be coming back to Toronto, so the team is […] The post Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins Names Surprising CF Option appeared first on HEAVY.
The NFL trade deadline shook up the fantasy landscape, created new opportunities and left plenty of managers scrambling for answers! Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin react to the biggest deadline deals before diving into 8 key fantasy data points you need to know for Week 10, connecting the dots on player breakouts, shifting usage trends and potential red flags to help you stay ahead of the competition. Plus, they recap the week's biggest fantasy storylines and check in on the latest Yahoo Expert League standings!
The Washington Commanders made no moves at the 2026 NFL trade deadline. What does it mean?
Longtime teammates Brown and Tatum went head-to-head for the first time since this summer's blockbuster trade
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The latest episode of the podcast talks about the Cardinals' loss to the Seahawks and the NFL trade deadline.
The San Francisco 49ers are projected to only have five picks in next year's draft after making two trades ahead of the trade deadline.
The drama in Tuesday's loaded slate made it feel more like March than November
Hear what WR Josh Downs had to say to Chiefs fans after Kansas City acquired him in a deal with the Indianapolis Colts at the NFL trade deadline.
Notre Dame climbed to No. 5 after beating No. 1.
Despite speculation that the Cardinals could deal Budda Baker or Josh Sweat, nothing happened.
With the 2026 NFL trade deadline officially in the history books , fans around the world are looking at the moves made around the league as a whole and wondering how it compares to some of the most active deadlines in NFL history. With a ton of premium draft picks and Pro Bowl-caliber players shipped from one team to another, 2026 certainly brought […] The post Where 2026 NFL trade deadline falls in league history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jacksonville Jaguars' GM James Gladstone met with local media members after the trade deadline. Here are the key takeaways from the press conference.
The Los Angeles Chargers had an opportunity to be true sellers after an 0-8 start to the season, only to land somewhere closer to the middle.
Will Venable and Pat Murphy are this year’s Manager of the Year winners
The New York Jets have been "crowned" winners after the Indianapolis Colts tear-down at the 2026 NFL trade deadline. The post Jets Crowned ‘Winners’ After Colts Tear-Down at NFL Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings had words for those questioning his production ahead of the NFL trade deadline. The post Vikings’ Jauan Jennings Hits Defiant Message at NFL Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
Denver pursued a deadline deal for veteran playmaker Tony Pollard to bolster their backfield, but Tennessee’s refusal to trade the productive rusher forced Sean Payton to stand pat.
The San Francisco 49ers WR corps could look dramatically different now that they've made a trade and players are starting to get healthy.
With the NFL trade deadline passed, let's see how they San Francisco 49ers won, and lost, with the moves they did or didn't make.
The N HL trade deadline is several months away , but Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov has reportedly asked his team for a trade. This development comes on the heels of a heated incident between Michkov and a teammate, veteran blueliner Nick Seeler, during the Flyers’ 3-1 victory on the road against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena in […] The post Matvei Michkov requests trade out of Philadelphia appeared first on ClutchPoints.
GM James Gladstone discussed the decision to keep WR Brian Thomas Jr. at the trade deadline and the value he adds to the offense.
The Jaguars, Bears and Bills are among the teams that pulled off home-run moves
With the Kansas City Chiefs trading for wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts before Tuesday afternoon’s deadline, the team has addressed a major need on the offensive side of the ball. As Patrick Mahomes has a new weapon in Downs on the Chiefs , the team was also looking at an array of other options, such as Jacksonville Jaguars […] The post Chiefs pursued Brian Thomas Jr. trade before landing Josh Downs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Indianapolis Colts traded WR Josh Downs and a 2027 7th-round pick to the Kansas Chiefs in exchange for 2027 4th- and 5th-round picks.Downs clearly wanted out of Indianapolis and requested a trade on Oct. 28. Despite his request, the WR played the next two games.The Colts made 4 total trades before Tuesday’s deadline. Indianapolis […] The post Patrick Mahomes II Reacts as Chiefs Acquire Colts WR Josh Downs appeared first on HEAVY.
The Chicago Bears made the biggest trade of the midseason deadline by adding Jeffery Simmons, but they may still have come up one move short. The post Bears Missed $21 Million CB Trade That Could Haunt Team Down Road appeared first on HEAVY.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Browns fans and fans across the country. The NFL trade deadline has passed, and the Cleveland Browns still have all the same players on their roster. At 5-4, they stayed with their young […]
Former Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon shared a new message in the wake of the 2026 trade deadline. The post Joe Mixon Sends Cryptic Message After Trade Deadline Passes appeared first on HEAVY.
The Jacksonville Jaguars did not trade their star wide receiver, Brian Thomas Jr., despite seeing his stats and playing time reduced in the past two seasons. General Manager James Gladstone made it clear that the value they have in Thomas remained too high to move him, despite getting offers. Gladstone also made it clear that […] The post Jaguars GM Reveals Plans for Brian Thomas Jr. After Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
The Vikings and Chiefs were among the teams that got better, but the Chargers really dropped the ball on Tuesday
NFL teams made big moves at the trade deadline that could help this year. But will some create cap concerns down the road? A look at the most active teams' books.
(AP) — Maddening as it might be to fans clamoring for the Buffalo Bills to swing for the fences and make a deal, any deal, general manager Brandon Beane approaches each NFL trade deadline toeing the line of being aggressive versus reckless.It’s a delicate balance in which Beane is mindful of weighing the long-term implications of preserving a contending roster with a 30-year-old Josh Allen in his prime, and the short-term benefits of making a win-now splash and paying for it later with a bloate
The Kansas City Chiefs have a new wide receiver on the roster after finalizing a trade with the Indianapolis Colts for Josh Downs. While it was a bit of a drawn-out process for Downs, who had requested a trade well before the deadline, it appears Indy did him a favor by sending him somewhere he wanted to play. In Tuesday’s segment on SportsCenter, […] The post Chiefs were Josh Downs’ preferred destination before Colts trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Detroit Lions made few moves at the trade deadline but history shows that might not be a Super Bowl death sentence.
The Cincinnati Bengals are 6-2, and there is a chance they sit in sole possession of first place in the AFC North by this time next week. However, as the NFL trade deadline came and went, most fans are going to label them the clear losers. The Bengals are one of the biggest contenders in […] The post Bengals Face Harsh Reality After NFL Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
