The Arizona Cardinals just kept on rolling, eviscerating the New York Jets 31-6 to win their fourth straight game. The Arizona Cardinals just kept on rolling, eviscerating the New York Jets 31-6 to win their fourth straight game. Kyler Murray was magnificent for Arizona, fueling the Cardinals to 0.416 EPA per play and a staggering 7.0 yards per play. The Jets repeatedly failed to get off the field, allowing the Cardinals to convert 71% of third-down tries and surrendering 13 explosive plays. Meanwhile, New York — which fell to 3-7 — averaged a measly 3.7 yards per play and suffered from multiple fourth-down mistries. Aaron Rodgers went just 23-for-38 for 169 yards and a turnover-worthy play. PFF’s dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST. In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field. Sign up for PFF+ for in-depth analysis, PFF grades, Premium Stats, fantasy football tools, betting dashboards and much more! HIGHEST-GRADED PLAYERS TE Elijah Higgins, Arizona Cardinals – 90.0 RB Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals – 88.6 TE Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals – 87.6 Note: Follow along with PFF’s in-game grading as our team of analysts evaluates every player on every play in real time! Initial grades for 1 p.m. games will then be relocked at 6 p.m. EST, while grades for 4 p.m. games will be relocked at 9 p.m. EST. Click here to see PFF’s initial grades from this game! PLAYER OF THE GAME Pick your poison along the Arizona offense, but Higgins finished as the team’s highest-graded player. Higgins secured a terrific 85.7 run-blocking grade on 14 run-blocking snaps. He also hauled in both of his targets for 14 yards and a first down. BOX SCORE Unlimited Fantasy League Sync Fantasy Start/Sit Line-Up Optimizer & Waiver Wire WR-CB & OL-DL Matchups, PFF Player Grades, & Premium Stats 2.0 Tools Nathan Jahnkes Rankings – #1 Most Accurate Last 70 Weeks PFF Best Bets, Player Props, & Power Ranking Tools NFL Mock Draft Sim with Trades & Draft Grades Subscribe now Already have a subscription? Log In
NFL Week 10 Recap: Arizona Cardinals 31, New York Jets 6
NFC West adds more pressure on Rams to beat Dolphins
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Cardinals and 49ers take care of their business in Week 10 The Rams must beat the Dolphins on Monday Night Football or L.A.’s 3-game winning streak could be too little, too late. That’s because the 49ers eked out a win over the Bucs to improve to 5-4 with a 3-3 conference record and the Cardinals beat the Jets 31-6. The Cardinals have a significant leg up on the Rams going into Week 11, if L.A. loses to Miami. It might be midseason, but the games are starting to feel like “must win territory” despite relatively close standings in the NFC West. 6-4 Cardinals, 2-0 division record, 1-0 vs Rams 5-4 49ers, 1-2 division record, 0-1 vs Rams 4-4 Rams, 2-1 division record, 1-0 vs Seahawks, 1-0 vs 49ers, 0-1 vs Cardinals 4-5 Seahawks, 0-2 division record, 0-1 vs Rams, 0-1 vs 49ers The Cardinals have won four straight games. They also beat the Rams 41-10 in Week 2. So if the Rams fell two games behind Arizona, it increases the likelihood that L.A. will need to beat the Cardinals in Week 17 just to have any chance at making the playoffs. Being tied with the Cardinals at the end of the season still might not be good enough, as Arizona could have a commanding 3-0 division record if they beat the Seahawks in Week 12 after their bye week. Essentially, the Rams would need to be 3 wins better than the Cardinals over a 7-game period and those are not good odds. This only matters if the Rams lose to the Dolphins, which is why beating Miami on Monday is more important than ever.
Colts CB Kenny Moore II has pointed postgame comments following third straight loss
Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Frustrations are starting to boil over for veteran leaders of the Colts locker room—particularly on defense. Indianapolis Colts veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II made some pointed comments post-game, following his team losing its third straight game—as the Horseshoe fell 30-20 to the Buffalo Bills at home on Sunday (via WTHR’s Dominic Miranda): Kenny Moore II with some strong comments in the locker room postgame: “I don’t think everybody is working as hard as possible, and obviously it’s showing.” “Year to year, it’s the same thing.”#Colts @WTHRcom pic.twitter.com/Kw47Gb61tk — Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) November 10, 2024 At 4-6, and after two disastrous Joe Flacco starts, the Colts now find themselves on the outside looking in, currently as the AFC’s 8th seed—but having been the AFC’s #7 seed prior to surprisingly benching 2nd-year starting quarterback Anthony Richardson. On Sunday, Moore II himself played great with 7 tackles (5 solo), 2 passes defensed, and a 3rd quarter interception off Bills star quarterback Josh Allen. In particular, Moore II didn’t want to “sugarcoat it,” and questioned whether all of his teammates are working as hard as they reasonably could regarding their preparations week-to-week—while also indicating that this has been the same story of recent Colts seasons. A sentiment that was similarly shared by another Indianapolis defensive team captain, starting linebacker Zaire Franklin, following another recent frustrating Colts loss: Here’s Zaire Franklin, echoing some of what Kenny Moore II had to say about lacking effort and preparation: pic.twitter.com/cP6vRmhhhw — Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) November 10, 2024 (Not to mention, that starting safety Julian Blackmon also weighed in with similar thoughts). It’s clear that things may be starting to reach a boiling over point, as veterans in the Colts locker room sense that their playoff hopes are realistically dwindling by the week, and eventually, Indianapolis will lack the games left to make up the difference. It could very well be another season of no playoffs for the Colts for the fourth straight season in a row. Particularly frustrating for members of the defense is that their unit has played well enough for the team to reasonably win in recent weeks. It’s really been the offense’s inability to sustain drives, and score points, while turning the ball over at an increasingly alarming rate that has significantly impaired the Colts ability to win games recently against better NFL teams. To be fair, on ‘X’ later on, Moore II acknowledged that it was following the heat of battle after another tough Colts loss and his “emotions were running high”—reinforcing his belief in the team and his love for his teammates, while seemingly walking things back a bit: When we fall short of a win my emotions are high. As a team captain, it’s on me to help right the ship. I believe in our team and I love battling with these guys. Love. — Kenny Moore II (@KennyKennyMoe3) November 11, 2024 That being said, did he even need to ‘walk back’ such comments? Sometimes, the truth hurts, and while Moore II’s comments were rather pointed, there was likely some truth to them—that his teammates (*and even the Colts organization collectively) admittedly needed to hear: If everybody likes the leader then you have a problem. You said what you said https://t.co/bNCdSA2nwj — ROBERT MATHIS QBH8r (@RobertMathis98) November 11, 2024
Raiders open as 6.5 point underdogs in Week 11 vs the Miami Dolphins
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Raiders are huge underdogs vs. the Dolphins Week 11 The Las Vegas Raiders were on a bye week for Week 10, hoping to regroup and reset for the rest of the year. At 2-7, they have already made changes to their offensive staff. They will head off to Miami to take on the Miami Dolphins for the second year in a row. Last time, it ended in a 20-13 defeat, and the Raiders had a chance to tie the game late. The Raiders are a different football team, but they will look to compete against the struggling Dolphins team. FanDuel Sportsbook posted odds for all the Week 10 action, with the Raiders opening as 6.5-point underdogs at home vs the Miami Dolphins next Sunday with an O/U of 44.5. Numbers are subject to change with the Dolphins playing Monday night In Week 11, we will see NFL teams on a bye. According to FanDuel, the biggest favorites for the games are the Green Bay Packers who are 6.5-point favorites over the Chicago Bears Check out the rest of the NFL odds at FanDuel. Check out the opening odds below: Raiders vs Dolphins Moneyline: Raiders +280 Dolphins-350 Opening point spread: -6.5 Over/under: 45.5
Bills’ Dalton Kincaid updates injury vs. the Colts
Bills’ Dalton Kincaid updates injury vs. the Colts Bills’ Dalton Kincaid updates injury vs. the Colts Nick Wojton Heading into Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts, the Buffalo Bills already had plenty of injury concerns at their playmaker positions. Dalton Kincaid was added to the list during the 30-20 win. Kincaid departed the contest because of a knee injury and was questionable to return. Eventually he was downgraded to doubtful and Kincaid updated his status in the Bills locker room following the contest. Kincaid noted he wanted to get back in the contest and in the end felt like he couldn’t “protect himself” from further damage being done. When asked if he knew the exact issue, Kincaid did not provide much exact detail just yet. Kincaid’s analysis of his injury against the Colts can be found below:
WATCH: Lions kicker Jake Bates nails game winner, gets swarmed by teammates
Troy Taormina-Imagn Images VIDEO: Watch Jakes Bates nail a 52-yard, game-winning kick and the on-field celebration the ensued. The Detroit Lions just completed one of the most improbable comeback victories in franchise history. They were down 23-7 at halftime, and still 23-13 at the start of the fourth quarter. Jared Goff threw five interceptions to the Houston Texans, yet the Lions never gave up. The defense pitched a shutout in the second half, and the Lions had a shot to win it in the final seconds of the game. Enter Jake Bates. Just a few minutes prior, the Lions kicker nailed a 58-yard field goal to tie the game up with five minutes left. After Detroit got another stop—and the Texans missed their own go-ahead field goal—it was up to Bates to come through again. And he sure came through: JAKE. BATES. CALLED. GAME. #DETvsHOU | NBC pic.twitter.com/fSa4NBaZsP — Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 11, 2024 Bates remains perfect on his field goals for the 2024 season. He has now made 14 of 14 field goals and added a couple 50+ yarders to his resume on Sunday night. As you may expect, the vibes after the kick were immaculate. Here are some scenes from NRG Stadium after Bates’ game-winning kick that moved the Lions to 8-1 on the season. The walkoff celly pic.twitter.com/Slj1Rb7Bvf — Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 11, 2024 SCENES pic.twitter.com/E7USBqJmqP — Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 11, 2024 And, unsurprisingly, Jake Bates went home with some hardware. He got NBC’s game ball—along with Carlton Davis for his two-interception—and he was awarded another game ball from coach Dan Campbell in the locker room after the game. Jake Bates. Game ball. (courtesy of NBC) pic.twitter.com/nMZ7Xcdxg5 — Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) November 11, 2024 Congrats to Bates for an outstanding start to his 2024 season, and congrats to the Lions for their historic 8-1 start to the season.
NFC playoff picture after Week 10
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Eagles moved up to first place in the NFC East. With the combination of a Philadelphia Eagles win over the Dallas Cowboys and a Washington Commanders loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, there’s a new leader in the NFC East. The Eagles currently lead their division by half of a game since they’re 7-2 and the Commanders are 7-3. With these two teams set to play on Thursday night, we’ll soon see if the Birds either build a cushion or surrender the top spot right back to Washington. Elsewhere around the conference, it looked like the Eagles might get help in their pursuit for a first-round bye. The Detroit Lions were down 16 points in the third quarter on the road to the Houston Texans … but ultimately came back to win despite Jared Goff throwing FIVE interceptions. The Eagles will be hoping that the Lions trip up at some point. Until then, they’ll need to handle their own business to stay in contention for the No. 1 seed. Here’s a look at the current NFC playoff picture. PROJECTED PLAYOFF TEAMS 1) Detroit Lions: 8-12) Philadelphia Eagles: 7-23) Atlanta Falcons: 6-44) Arizona Cardinals: 6-4 WILD CARD TEAMS 5) Minnesota Vikings: 7-26) Washington Commanders: 7-37) Green Bay Packers: 6-3 … ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN IN THE HUNT 8) San Francisco 49ers: 5-49) Los Angeles Rams: 4-4*10) Chicago Bears: 4-511) Seattle Seahawks: 4-512) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 4-5 *The Rams host the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. DEEPLY UNSERIOUS TEAMS 13) Dallas Cowboys: 3-614) New Orleans Saints: 3-715) Carolina Panthers: 3-716) New York Giants: 2-8
NFL Week 11 odds: Eagles favored in crucial game against Commanders
Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia and Washington will face off in a key NFC East battle on Thursday night. The Philadelphia Eagles opened as 3.5-point home favorites in a big Week 11 game against the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football, according to FanDuel. With home teams typically favored by three points in games between two evenly matched sides, the Eagles are seen as slightly superior. The Commanders are not to be taken lightly. They have the NFL’s third-best point differential at +73, one spot ahead of the Eagles at +72. They entered Week 10 ranked seventh in DVOA. Jayden Daniels isn’t just the Offensive Rookie of the Year; he’s a legitimate MVP candidate with only four players having shorter odds for that award. Washington generally has some good vibes going under new head coach Dan Quinn. Dan Snyder’s stench no longer seems to be lingering over this team. That being said, the Commanders are certainly not unbeatable. They just lost at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It took a Hail Mary for them to emerge victorious against the Chicago Bears. And the Eagles aren’t to be taken lightly, either, after five straight wins. Vic Fangio’s defense has allowed just four touchdowns in that stretch. Philly’s offense should be capable of moving the ball against a Washington defense that’s allowing 5.7 yards per play. Only six teams have allowed more than that mark this season. This should be a really competitive and entertaining game that has big implications for the NFC playoff picture. With a win, the Eagles can create some cushion atop the division with a 1.5 game lead entering Week 12. I could see this one coming down to a game-winning field goal, so I’m tempted to take the points. What say you?
Jerry’s World design simply adds to Cowboys’ failures
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Dallas WR CeeDee Lamb was blinded by the light in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles. The Dallas Cowboys were facing enough challenges in Week 10 against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the sun was just an added punch in the gut. At one point, newly promoted QB Cooper Rush had a wide open CeeDee Lamb in the endzone for an easy touchdown, but the wideout wasn’t even close to bringing in the ball. Like an ant burning under a microscope, Lamb pointed to his eyes after to play, acknowledging he couldn’t see the pass. Really rare in sports to see the consequences of your hubris play out so plainly pic.twitter.com/SgTamXsef0 — Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) November 10, 2024 The Cowboys have been imploding in recent weeks, and this just added to the compounding problems. The Eagles had the same conditions to deal with, but were obviously the better team on Sunday. When asked about the situation and how it affects his team, owner Jerry Jones had a great little meltdown about how the sun is not a new problem for the Cowboys. A frustrated Jerry Jones had some comments about the sun impacting play at AT&T Stadium: “By the way, we know where the sun is going to be when we decide to flip the coin or not. We do know where the damn sun is going to be in our own stadium.” Why not put up curtains over the… pic.twitter.com/28skNrZYBq — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 11, 2024 Jones is right. They know that the sun is an issue in the stadium. But, perhaps instead of blaming field position from a coin toss, the Cowboys’ owner could have addressed the persistent issue on a more permanent basis — instead of actively avoiding something (for 15 years) that could make a tangible difference in the success of the team he owns. Ah well, nevertheless… Eagles won 34-6 in Jerry’s World on Sunday.
NFL Week 10 Recap: Philadelphia Eagles 34, Dallas Cowboys 6
Jalen Hurts finished 14-of-20 for 202 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and added 56 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns as the Philadelphia Eagles sailed past the Dak Prescott-less Dallas Cowboys 34-6 in Week 10. Jalen Hurts finished 14-of-20 for 202 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and added 56 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns as the Philadelphia Eagles sailed past the Dak Prescott-less Dallas Cowboys 34-6 in Week 10. The victory marked the Eagles’ fifth straight, moving them to 7-2 and into first place in the NFC East, while Dallas (3-6) dropped its fourth straight and remains winless at home. Cowboys backup quarterback Cooper Rush struggled, completing 13 of 23 passes for just 45 yards (2.0 yards per attempt) with no big-time throws and two turnover-worthy plays. Rush earned a 41.2 PFF grade on initial review before being replaced by Trey Lance at the start of the fourth quarter. PFF’s dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST. In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field. Sign up for PFF+ for in-depth analysis, PFF grades, Premium Stats, fantasy football tools, betting dashboards and much more! HIGHEST-GRADED PLAYERS EDGE Bryce Huff, Philadelphia Eagles (93.2) EDGE Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys (84.7) Note: Follow along with PFF’s in-game grading as our analysts evaluate every player on every play in real time! Grades will then be relocked 90 minutes after the final whistle as our first-run analysis is reviewed. Click here to see PFF’s initial grades from this game! PLAYER OF THE GAME Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons made an impact in his return from injury, tallying two sacks and three hurries on just 20 pass-rush snaps. Parsons earned an 83.5 pass-rush grade on the initial review—a silver lining of sorts for a fanbase watching postseason hopes fade. ADVANCED BOX SCORE Unlimited Fantasy League Sync Fantasy Start/Sit Line-Up Optimizer & Waiver Wire WR-CB & OL-DL Matchups, PFF Player Grades, & Premium Stats 2.0 Tools Nathan Jahnkes Rankings – #1 Most Accurate Last 70 Weeks PFF Best Bets, Player Props, & Power Ranking Tools NFL Mock Draft Sim with Trades & Draft Grades Subscribe now Already have a subscription? Log In
