Tag: Week 10

NFL power rankings: The Kansas City Chiefs are beatable

The Chiefs remain undefeated, but they’re not the No. 1 team in our NFL power rankings this week.

The Kansas City Chiefs (9-0) remained perfect in Week 10, but it took a last-second field goal block to fend off the Denver Broncos (5-5). Denver was in position to hand Kansas City its first loss of the season, and the Broncos will face the Chiefs again (at home) in Week 18.

Up next for Kansas City are the Buffalo Bills (8-2). Later in the year, the Chiefs will face the Los Angeles Chargers (6-3), Houston Texans (6-4) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2). Sunday demonstrated how close KC is to its first loss — the Chiefs are a beatable team, and they will likely trip up soon.

With that in mind, here’s a look at our latest NFL power rankings.

NFL power rankings after Week 10

  1. Detroit Lions (8-1)
  2. Baltimore Ravens (7-3)
  3. Kansas City Chiefs (9-0)
  4. Buffalo Bills (8-2)
  5. Washington Commanders (7-3)
  6. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)
  7. Green Bay Packers (6-3)
  8. Houston Texans (6-4)
  9. San Francisco 49ers (5-4)
  10. Minnesota Vikings (7-2)
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2)
  12. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)
  13. Atlanta Falcons (6-4)
  14. Arizona Cardinals (6-4)
  15. Denver Broncos (5-5)
  16. Cincinnati Bengals (4-6)
  17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6)
  18. Seattle Seahawks (4-5)
  19. Miami Dolphins (3-6)
  20. Los Angeles Rams (4-5)
  21. Indianapolis Colts (4-6)
  22. New Orleans Saints (3-7)
  23. New England Patriots (3-7)
  24. Chicago Bears (4-5)
  25. Carolina Panthers (3-7)
  26. Cleveland Browns (2-7)
  27. Tennessee Titans (2-7)
  28. New York Jets (3-7)
  29. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7)
  30. New York Giants (2-8)
  31. Dallas Cowboys (3-6)
  32. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8)

Week 11 will kick off Thursday when the Eagles host the Commanders.

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Mike Williams takes shots at Aaron Rodgers following game-deciding TD

Mike Williams took a shot at Aaron Rodgers on social media after his Week 10 game-winning TD, referencing their past tension

It’s safe to say that QB Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets won’t be getting the last laugh anytime soon, as former Jet and current Steelers WR Mike Williams is quickly becoming a fan favorite in the Steel City. Williams seemingly still has a chip on his shoulder following his exit from New York and took a shot at his former QB.

After his team’s victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 10, Williams quickly took to social media to showcase an image of his incredible game-deciding TD reception late in the fourth quarter, with a caption containing an interesting jab at Rodgers:  “RedLine”.

This is, of course, referencing Rodgers’ infamous public call-out of Williams for running the wrong route, the ‘red line,’ following the Jets’ loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 6.

Rodgers and Williams seemingly have unresolved drama from their time as teammates in New York. However, it’s reassuring that with his performance in Week 10—scoring as many points as the entire New York Jets’ offense did on Sunday—Williams can put this chapter to bed.

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NFL Network analyst breaks down Patrick Queen’s performance in Week 10

Patrick Queen’s dominant Week 10 performance, highlighted by Brian Baldinger, showcased his elite skills and playmaking ability.

The Patrick Queen redemption tour seemingly started to take shape in the Steelers’ Week 10 contest against the Washington Commanders.

While the Steelers’ initial acquisition of Queen this past offseason was met with excitement from fans and players alike, his performance through the first eight weeks of the season had been inconsistent, to say the least.

However, Queen’s elite Week 10 performance caught the attention of fans and analysts alike, as NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger, host of Baldy’s Breakdowns, highlighted what made Queen so special against Washington on Sunday.

Wherever the ball went, more often than not, Queen was following. His speed and spectacular tackling ability were evident on several key tackles on Washington’s QB Jayden Daniels, WR Terry McLaurin, and RB Austin Ekeler.

Queen’s play recognition will surely be of great use in the team’s Week 11 contest against the Baltimore Ravens, where the Steelers will need every physical and mental ability sharply tuned to stop his former teammate, QB Lamar Jackson, from taking over the game.

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Ben Roethlisberger’s live reaction to Week 10’s game-ending penalty

Steelers’ legendary QB Ben Roethlisberger shared his excitement over the game-winning neutral zone infraction in Week 10 against Washington.

You can take Big Ben out of Pittsburgh, but you can never take Pittsburgh out of Big Ben.

Steelers’ legendary QB Ben Roethlisberger had his eyes glued to the team’s Week 10 matchup against the Washington Commanders, even sharing his live reaction to Russell Wilson’s hard count that resulted in a game-winning neutral zone infraction penalty.

With 1:02 left in the game, Pittsburgh led 28-27 but faced a critical fourth-and-one situation. A turnover could have sealed their fate, but Wilson capitalized on the moment with an impressive hard count and cadence. The move drew Commanders’ DT Johnny Newton into the neutral zone, giving the Steelers a first down and sealing the win.

Roethlisberger had an incredible and hilarious reaction to what unfolded on his podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger.

Big Ben jumping out of his seat with excitement is exactly how most Steelers fans, including myself, reacted to the ending of the contest. Truly, Newton only had one job to do, but no one in the Steel City is complaining about his lack of composure to end the game if favor of the Black and Gold.

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Top photos from the Texans improbable loss vs. Lions on Sunday Night Football

Here are some of the top photos from Sunday’s loss at NRG Stadium against the Detroit Lions.

Even with five takeaways and a 16-point first-half lead, the Houston Texans managed to collapse on prime-time in front of the hometown crowd Sunday night.

After a three-interception first half from Jared Goff inside NRG Stadium, the Lions stopped making mistakes and turned it around. Meanwhile, Houston decided to have a turnover-filled second half as C.J. Stroud tossed two interceptions, including one in the end zone, to keep the score within reach.

The Lions capped off the improbable road win over the AFC South-leading Texans when first-year kicker Jake Bates snuck a 52-yard field goal just inside the left upright, giving Detriot a 26-23 win.

Here are some of the top photos from the professionals inside the stadium for the Texans’ Week 10 loss.

Monday Night Football schedule: Is there a ‘ManningCast’ tonight?

There’s no ‘ManningCast’ for the Dolphins-Rams game tonight, but Peyton and Eli will return for the Texans-Cowboys game next week.

Peyton and Eli Manning have returned for a fourth season of the ManningCast with the two former quarterbacks set to provide commentary for 11 weeks of Monday Night Football games this fall.

The brothers released a funny 10-minute musical to promote the upcoming ManningCast season in September. The 2024 slate will take a break tonight as the Dolphins-Rams showdown will be a regular MNF game on ESPN, which is available to stream on fuboTV (try it free).

Peyton and Eli will welcome new guests on the program each week there is a ManningCast, and Bill Belichick will be featured on every episode this fall.

In addition to 10 weeks of regular-season action, Peyton and Eli will also provide commentary for a Wild Card game in January.

Check out the full schedule below.

ManningCast 2024 Schedule

NFL Week Date Game TV
1 Sept. 9 Jets @ 49ers ESPN2, ESPN+
2 Sept. 16 Falcons @ Eagles ESPN2
5 Oct. 7 Saints @ Chiefs ESPN2
6 Oct. 14 Bills @ Jets ESPN2
7 Oct. 21 Ravens @ Bucs ESPN2, ESPN+
8 Oct. 28 Giants @ Steelers ESPN2, ESPN+
9 Nov. 4 Bucs @ Chiefs ESPN2
11 Nov. 18 Texans @ Cowboys ESPN2
12 Nov. 25 Ravens @ Chargers ESPN2
14 Dec. 9 Bengals @ Cowboys ESPN2, ESPN+
Wild Card Jan. 13 TBD ESPN2, ESPN+

The ManningCast is televised on ESPN2. The primary MNF broadcast will continue to feature Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa Salters on ESPN.

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Seahawks to release starting LB Tyrel Dodson

Seahawks to release starting LB Tyrel Dodson

The United States may be enjoying a holiday today, but time does not stop for the NFL, or the Seattle Seahawks. On Monday, some major news was broken by ESPN’s Brady Henderson.

Henderson dropped an unexpected bombshell that the Seahawks were releasing linebacker Tyrel Dodson. This comes as a massive change to Seattle’s struggling defense, as Dodson had started all nine games for the Hawks.

Seattle brought Dodson over this offseason from Buffalo on a one-year deal. Paired alongside Jerome Baker from Miami on a similar one-year contract, Dodson and Baker represented an interesting decision from the Seahawks to replace Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks with less expensive options.

Nine games into the season, it is safe to say this strategy has failed to a spectacular degree. Baker was traded to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for Ernest Jones IV, who was an immediate upgrade at the position right from the get-go. Now, they have moved on from their other offseason acquisition midway through the season. Both players were only contracted for a single season in Seattle, and neither made it through the year.

Dodson finished his stint with the Seahawks with 41 solo tackles (second most on the team, behind Pro Bowl safety Julian Love), two pass defenses, two sacks and one forced fumble. Presumably, Dodson’s departure opens up an opportunity for rookie linebacker Tyrice Knight, who has 23 total tackles on the year.

At 4-5, Seattle is looking for answers to right the ship. Especially since they are in last place, and their division rivals created separation this weekend.

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The All-22 angle of the Brandon Jones ‘penalty’ is outrageous

That’s it?!? Such an absolutely terrible call from the referee.

The Kansas City Chiefs were given a gift in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos.

After Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was sacked by Broncos pass rusher Nik Bonitto for an 11-yard loss on third down, Kansas City would have been looking at a very long field goal attempt (or, perhaps more likely, a punt) if not for a controversial penalty.

Denver safety Brandon Jones was penalized for illegal contact, giving the Chiefs an automatic first down. Instead of fourth-and-20 from the 44-yard line, Kansas City was given a first down at the 28-yard line.

The Chiefs went on to score a touchdown and the penalty sparked outrage from both fans and pundits on social media. In a game that ended up being decided by just two points, that seven-point swing was crucial.

The All-22 film became available on Monday and the call remains questionable at best. Jones is the safety in the top middle of the screen wearing No. 22:

It was minimal contact, the kind of routine coverage that happens on many plays without flags.

The Broncos had chances to win the game later, and blaming the officials won’t change the outcome of the game, but that was a blatantly bad call.

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Broncos coach Sean Payton takes blame for blocked field goal: ‘This isn’t on the player’

“This isn’t on the player,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said of the blocked field goal. “This is on all of us. This is on us as coaches.”

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos on Sunday by blocking a field goal attempt on the final play of the game.

Earlier in the game, the Chiefs had identified that Broncos lineman Alex Forsyth was “light on his toes” and susceptible to a bull rush. With the game on the line, Kansas City put extra players on Forsyth’s side and broke through to block the kick, securing a 16-14 win.

Forsyth was also knocked off his feet on eight of the team’s last ten kicks, as was astutely pointed out by Andrew Mason of DenverSports.com. That was a trend that Denver’s coaching staff should have noticed and corrected, and coach Sean Payton knows it.

“I read all the comments afterwards, and I think that it’s tough to lose a game that way,” Payton said during his conference call with reporters on Monday. “This isn’t on the player. This is on all of us. This is on us as coaches. We’ve got to continue to look at, ‘Hey, are we big enough stature-wise there for that?’ And understanding how the rush was coming. It’s disappointing, and yet it’s not something that’s new when a big play is made at the end of a game.”

Following Sunday’s loss, the Broncos are now 5-5 with seven games remaining.

“This team has been resilient,” Payton said. “The sky isn’t falling relative to our season and the schedule.”

Denver will aim to bounce back when the Atlanta Falcons (6-4) visit Empower Field at Mile High in Week 11.

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Broncos PFF grades: Best, worst players from loss vs. Chiefs

Bo Nix (72.6) received the third-best grade among the Broncos’ offensive players on Sunday. View more PFF grades here.

Following the Denver Broncos‘ 16-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Pro Football Focus has released grades for each player’s Week 10 performance.

PFF grades players on a 0 (worst) to 100 (best) scale. Check out the best and worst of Week 10 below.

Best Offensive Players 

  • TE Lucas Krull: 78.6
  • WR Devaughn Vele: 73.3
  • QB Bo Nix: 72.6
  • OT Garet Bolles: 69.1
  • C Luke Wattenberg: 65.2

Despite the offense not scoring in the second half, it was a good performance from Nix (just ask Patrick Mahomes). Nix put the team in position to win at the end.

Best Defensive Players 

  • DL John Franklin-Myers: 74.4
  • DL D.J. Jones: 72.9
  • CB Pat Surtain: 72.8
  • OLB Nik Bonitto: 70.5
  • OLB Jonathon Cooper: 70.5

A huge game for Denver’s defensive line and pass rush as outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman (69.8) received the sixth-best grade on defense. No Baron Browning, no problem. Inside linebacker Cody Barton (68.1) was seventh.

Worst Offensive Players 

  • OL Ben Powers: 46.8
  • FB Michael Burton: 51.7
  • TE/FB Nate Adkins: 55.3
  • RB Jaleel McLaughlin: 56.4
  • RB Javonte Williams: (57.6)

It looks like the Broncos are making a change at running back: Audric Estime (60.5) was ranked 10th on offense this week. Estime (26) led the backfield in snaps, followed by Williams (17) and McLaughlin (7).

Worst Defensive Players 

  • DB P.J. Locke: 38.9
  • DB Brandon Jones: 48.8
  • OLB Jonah Elliss: 50.2
  • DL Malcolm Roach: 55.2
  • CB Riley Moss: 57.9

A day to forget for Denver’s safeties, although the illegal contact penalty called against Jones was highly controversial. Justin Strnad (59.0) was the sixth-worst defender. His snaps were declining with the emergence of Kwon Alexander from Weeks 7-9, but Alexander is out of practice squad elevations and he did not dress on Sunday. The Broncos should probably find a spot for Alexander on the active roster so he can play in the final seven games.

Special Teams 

  • ST Levelle Bailey: 68.9
  • LS Mitchell Fraboni: 43.0
  • R Marvin Mims: 59.7
  • K Wil Lutz: 56.4 (FG) 60.0 (KO)
  • P Riley Dixon: 59.8

You can view grades for every player on the paid version of PFF’s website.

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