The highest-graded wide receivers through 10 weeks of the 2024 NFL season, which is headlined by Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins.
2024 NFL wide receiver rankings ahead of Week 11
Bengals News (11/14): Ja’Marr Chase pushing for wide receiver triple crown
Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images Will Chase hit the rare feat? Bengals News Ja’Marr Chase Rides Triple Crown Shot: ‘I’ve Been Waiting For This Year To Happen … Be Free.’Ja’Marr Chase stopped on his go route into history to chat for Bengals.com senior writer Geoff Hobson’s conversation this week. Chase delves into how mastering the playbook has allowed him to have his biggest season yet. Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase Named FedEx Air & Ground Players of Week 10Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and WR Ja’Marr Chase were awarded FedEx Air and Ground Players of Week 10. Bengals QB Joe Burrow has the perfect quip about supporting star WR Ja’Marr Chase’s immaculate seasonBurrow and Chase have been on fire lately. Zac Taylor opting for something different to best prepare Bengals for unique kickoff time vs ChargersCincinnati will be heading out west this weekend. The power of Bengals QB Joe Burrow inspires hope that is not normal in and around the NFLPeople just can’t quit on Burrow’s Bengals. Bengals urged to add controversial free agent to save seasonShould the Bengals take this risk in free agency? Bengals lose star to 49ers in 2025 free agency projectionsThis would be a pretty big setback for the Bengals. NFL News Chargers can be first team since 1990 Giants to hold first 10 opponents under 21 pointsWill the Bengals stop this? Dak Prescott underwent season-ending surgery WednesdayCowboys quarterback Dak Prescott underwent successful surgery in New York on Wednesday. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce’s homes burglarized during season, police investigatingThe break-ins occurred around the Chiefs’ Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The Dolphins defense saved their season for another weekMiami’s offense gets all the attention, but the defense helped save their season on Monday night. Penei Sewell’s dominance is fueling the Detroit Lions’ Super Bowl hypePenei Sewell is playing at a superstar level for the Lions. Steelers LB Patrick Queen ‘wasn’t wanted back’ by Ravens: ‘I will have feelings’ on SundayFirst-year Pittsburgh LB Patrick Queen said Wednesday that Baltimore, which drafted him in the 2020 first round, didn’t want him back this past offseason. Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy undergoes procedure on surgically repaired kneeMinnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy recently underwent a procedure on his surgically repaired knee, head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Wednesday.
Colts’ Shane Steichen clarifies ‘the process’ regarding since reinstated starting QB Anthony Richardson
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts finally divulged what the process was regarding since reinstated starting 2nd-year quarterback Anthony Richardson. After refraining from elaborating earlier this week, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen clarified ‘the process’ that the franchise was going through over the past two weeks regarding since now reinstated starting 2nd-year quarterback Anthony Richardson (via The Athletic’s James Boyd): #Colts HC Shane Steichen on QB Anthony Richardson: “I’ve said ‘the process, the process’ for a long time, and what I mean by that is the attention to detail in everything he does. From the classroom to the walkthroughs to practice …” “He’s gonna start the rest of the season.” pic.twitter.com/GOay4fOWZG — James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) November 13, 2024 Steichen’s comments on Wednesday confirmed what was initially (and briefly) reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, that Richardson’s recent demotion was as a direct result of his “lack of attention-to-detail and preparation” expected from a starting NFL quarterback. Which, and this is just me purely connecting dots, may have reached its boiling over point with his infamous ‘tap-out’ in the third quarter of Week 8’s road loss to the Houston Texans—that caused his two-week benching (*and really may have lasted even longer had veteran Joe Flacco actually been able to ‘hold down the fort’ as the starter these past two weeks). It’s easy to play ‘Monday Morning Quarterback here,’ but if the Colts had just been initially transparent about Richardson’s benching, then a lot of the national media speculation and angst among the Horseshoe faithful could’ve been reasonably mitigated from the get-go. When asked why that wasn’t the case, Steichen responded to The Athletic’s James Boyd that he preferred to keep this matter ‘in-house and within the locker room’: I asked #Colts HC Shane Steichen why he didn’t explain the “the process” with QB Anthony Richardson from the start: “A lot of things we want to keep in house. We want to keep (it) in house because there’s 53 guys in that locker room, right? That we want to keep things in house.” pic.twitter.com/xtSn0oEBlc — James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) November 13, 2024 In the end though, Steichen ended up revealing the real reasoning behind the benching anyways, so his initial attempt to protect Richardson from extra public scrutiny was in vain—although again, that’s playing ‘Captain Hindsight’ here. What really matters here though is that Richardson applies this ‘learning lesson’ going forward regarding his practice, preparation, film work, and whatever else the case may be. It’s still hard to believe he’s only 22-years-old (and relatively new to the quarterback position), so this entire episode appears to be more of an instance of him ‘not knowing what he doesn’t know,’ as opposed to any indictment on his well regarded character. Should he have known? Quite possibly yes, but at this point, both sides need to treat this like water under the bridge, move forward together, and help one another as best they can so that Richardson can better fulfill his elite franchise quarterback destiny with the Colts long-term.
Bills CB Taron Johnson named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Bills CB Taron Johnson named AFC Defensive Player of the Week Bills CB Taron Johnson named AFC Defensive Player of the Week Nick Wojton Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson has been honored by the NFL for his efforts in Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts. In that 30-20 win for the Bills (8-2), Johnson played a big role. His game was highlighted by a pick-six interception and a sack against Colts quarterback Joe Flacco. Following the outing, Johnson has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 10: In recording a pick-six and sack, the 28-year-old became the first defensive back in team history to put together such an outing. In total, Johnson had three tackles including one for loss against the Colts. The DPOTW honor is the first in Johnson’s career. The Bills have five total Player of the Week honors so far in 2024. Most recently, kicker Tyler Bass won the Special Teams Player of the Week Award last week against the Miami Dolphins.
Giants news, 11/14: Cornerback review, Joe Schoen, Tyler Nubin, more headlines
Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants news for Thursday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Giants 4-round mock draft: Will New York get its quarterback? New York Giants have clearly improved at off-ball linebacker Are New York Giants’ investments at cornerback paying off? Poll: Does Joe Schoen deserve to continue as New York Giants GM? Other Giant observations Which QB Should Giants Focus On In 2025 NFL Draft? | The Draft Network Alabama’s Jalen Milroe would be an excellent fit in Brian Daboll’s offense. Daboll would be the ideal head coach to maximize Milroe’s skill set. Daboll is an offensive-minded leader who can successfully build his offense around a quarterback. He achieved that in Buffalo with a young, raw Josh Allen, and is capable of doing something similar for Milroe, helping him acclimate to professional football. The landing spot is critical to Milroe’s next-level success, and Daboll will receive just one opportunity to get his post-Jones plan right. Wan’Dale Robinson leads the league on third down Most Targets on Third Down this Season: Wan’Dale Robinson – 33 Courtland Sutton – 26 Garrett Wilson – 25 pic.twitter.com/wDlS4W7QGr — PFF Fantasy & Betting (@PFF_Fantasy) November 13, 2024 The most-improved NFL teams at every position group in 2024 | PFF The Giants offensive line is the most-improved team at the position group, using the difference in PFF overall grade from 2023 to 2024. The wide receiver and edge receiver groups received honorable mentions. Best 2024 NFL rookies: Jayden Daniels, top-10 rankings | ESPN.com 4. Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants. Despite being held back by the below-average play of quarterback Daniel Jones, Nabers is one of the league’s top receivers. He leads all rookies in catches and yards per game (75.9). Nabers accounts for 29.2% of his team’s targets, which ranks second only to Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson. It still doesn’t feel like enough for a team that has the best chance at the No. 1 draft pick, per our FPI projections. Ranking NFL’s Top 25 Wide Receivers Through Week 10 of 2024 Season | The 33rd Team 10. Malik Nabers, New York Giants Stats: 61 receptions, 607 yards, 3 touchdowns Currently sitting third in the league in receptions, it’s hard to imagine Malik Nabers doing more for the Giants than he has despite being a rookie. Dealing with a non-functional quarterback and offensive line, Nabers has prevailed as an immediate star presence. His smooth route-running and explosive leaping ability have made him the engine for an offense unable to maximize his talent. Progress Report: How the rookies are doing | Giants.com Tyler Nubin has been one of the most consistent players on the Giants’ defense this season. The rookie safety has registered eight or more total tackles in five of the last seven games, including several outings where he finished as the team’s leading tackler. But perhaps the most impressive part of the second-round pick’s performance this season has been his ability to stay on the field. Through the first 10 weeks, Nubin has played every defensive snap in nine games, and has missed just two total defensive snaps overall. 32 NFL observations after Week 10: Trey Hendrickson moves to the top of the pressure chart | PFF No tackle has a higher zone run-blocking grade Evan Neal‘s 95.7. Justin Tuck: All of us wanted to be the alpha “Yes, I probably would have had a lot more sacks. Would I win 2 SuperBowls? I don’t know. But that was the reason we were so good. It was just a competition. All of us thought we were the best, all of us wanted to be the alpha.” @JustinTuck on @Giants Football, Finance and… pic.twitter.com/7Iub6TosWE — Pivot Podcast (@thepivot) November 12, 2024 NFL head coaches on the hot seat | FOX Sports 5. Brian Daboll, New York Giants (Previous ranking: 7th). Daboll was hired for his offensive mind, but their offense is awful, they probably need to make a quarterback change sooner than later, and at this point their fans are clamoring for a tank so they get the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. The Giants also have four home games left and they’re already 0-5 at the Meadowlands this season. Empty stadiums and angry crowds have a history of weighing on this ownership and convincing them to do things they otherwise promised themselves they wouldn’t do. Five NFL coaches to watch, plus landing spots for the 2025 QB class | The Athletic My take: Keep Daboll. Get a new quarterback. Daniel Jones has an EPA per dropback that ranks 26th, and as Dan pointed out, “the Giants are 3-13 in games started by Jones over the past two seasons. Backups Tyrod Taylor and Tommy DeVito combined to go 5-6 last season.” Georgia QB Carson Beck: Giants. Once the highest-rated QB in this class, Beck has struggled on the field and could fall to the early second round. Pairing him with a bridge option like Darnold or Fields (or Drew Lock, if he impresses as a starter) could buy more time for Daboll and GM Joe Schoen, while giving Beck a chance to adapt to the NFL. Bruce Feldman has a good explanation on why Beck is falling. Jermaine Eluemunor giving back Giants OL Jermaine Eluemunor spent the first day of his bye week handing out 150 turkeys to local families in Lodi, NJ, in partnership with American Eagle Food Pantry of NNJ. “I’ve always wanted to give back, especially the way I grew up,” Eluemunor said. “I feel like it’s part… pic.twitter.com/DNSdPEdL7p — Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) November 13, 2024 Joe Schoen must think Giants fans are dummies | Politi | NJ.com Giants season ticket holders have had a lot of B.S. shoveled in their direction in recent years, so much so that the PSLs they had to buy for the privilege of attending games at MetLife Stadium should stand for something else entirely. These are fans who, after a decade of unwatchable football, must think
Hope is a dangerous thing – The Splash Zone 11/14/24
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. The Miami Dolphins defeated the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night to bring some hope back into this season. Leave it to the Dolphins to get everyone’s hope up after how disastrous this season has gone. With a loss, the Dolphins would have kissed their playoff aspirations good-bye. But with this win, the team is still clinging to a very slim postseason opportunity and have a pretty favorable schedule ahead of them. You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below. Kelly: Dolphins have more hope for sale in 2024 | Opinion – Yahoo SportsVictory over Los Angeles Rams injects hope into the Dolphins’ 2024 postseason aspirations. Dolphins 2024 Season Four Verts: Don’t laugh but Dolphins still have a shot at playoffs – Yahoo SportsThe bones of a playoff roster are still very much there. Since Tua Tagovailoa’s return in Week 8, the Dolphins are back to being a functional team. Miami Dolphins NFL playoff race: Third-easiest schedule remaining should help effort – Yahoo SportsThe Miami Dolphins’ schedule is weak. There is no reason Miami shouldn’t be able to go 6-2 or 5-3 down the stretch. Mike McDaniel Miami Dolphins Saved Their Season Because Mike McDaniel Found (and Brought) His Own GutsTwo weeks after playing it safe and losing, Mike McDaniel let his Miami Dolphins go out and win the game against the Los Angeles Rams. Dolphins Offensive Line Miami Dolphins Getting Veteran Offensive Lineman Back at PracticeThe 2023 opening-day starter Isaiah Wynn has been dealing with injuries for over a year. Miami Dolphins Tackle Austin Jackson Done for SeasonFormer Miami Dolphins first-round pick Austin Jackson will undergo knee surgery Dolphins Defense Dolphins contain Rams on MNF in performance to ‘build upon’ – ESPNThe Dolphins kept their opponent out of the end zone and their playoff hopes intact Monday night in a prime-time road win against Matthew Stafford and the surging Rams. Dolphins Linebackers Miami Dolphins waive LB David Long Jr., a team captain – Yahoo SportsThe Miami Dolphins have waived linebacker David Long Jr., who had been a team captain but lost his starting role in recent weeks. Former Dolphins DeShon Elliott’s ‘Soft As F—‘ Comments Feel Like Sour Grapes From Player Who Failed Miami DolphinsYes, the Miami Dolphins could have been tougher in 2023. But there’s something more to the gleeful way DeShon Elliott has aired dirty laundry. Phinsider News You May Have Missed Dolphins keep season alive after beating Rams – Miami Dolphins News 11/12/24 – The PhinsiderWelcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. The Good, Bad & Ugly from the Miami Dolphins Week 10 victory over the Los Angeles Rams – The PhinsiderMiami Dolphins get off the schneid; down Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football Miami Dolphins add linebacker ahead of Week 11 vs. Las Vegas Raiders – The PhinsiderThe Miami Dolphins have added linebacker Tyrel Dodson. What are the odds for Week 10 Dolphins vs Rams? FanDuel sportsbook spread for Monday Night Football – The PhinsiderAfter the Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football to end Weke 10, FanDuel’s oddsmakers see them as favorites against the Las vegas Raiders in Week 11. Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert makes the most of limited role on Monday Night Football – The PhinsiderSix players ran the ball against the Rams but Raheem Mostert wasn’t one of them. NFL roundup: Is it time for the Giants to move on from Daniel Jones – The PhinsiderAfter six seasons, is it time for the Giants to pull the plug on Daniel Jones? Raiders Player You Would Steal For The Dolphins – The PhinsiderWe ask Miami Dolphins fans which Las Vegas Raiders player(s) they would steal from their roster for the Phins roster. The Las Vegas Raiders are riding with Gardner Minshew at quarterback against the Miami Dolphins – The PhinsiderThe Raiders return from the bye week on a five-game losing streak and a 2-7 record. MIami Dolphins sign tight end Hayden Rucci to practice squad – The PhinsiderA familiar face is back and on the Miami Dolphins practice squad Miami Dolphins 2024 Week 10 review and reactions: Five Things I Think I Think About the Dolphins – The Phinsidermeliorate (verb) – to make better Miami Dolphins’ Most Valuable Player | Week Ten | Dominating defense led by veteran presence – The PhinsiderThe Miami Dolphins snapped a three-game losing streak on Monday night when they traveled to California to defeat the Los Angeles Rams by a score of 23-15 under the bright lights of primetime… Dolphins waive linebacker David Long Jr., claim former Eagles tight end Jack Stoll off waivers – The PhinsiderDavid Long Jr. had missed 14 tackles through six games this season. Predictions For Las Vegas Raiders @ Miami Dolphins – The PhinsiderMiami Dolphins fans share their predictions for this week’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Chiefs-Bills Wednesday injury report: official statuses on Smith-Schuster, Pacheco and Omenihu
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images In Week 11, Kansas City plays Buffalo on Sunday afternoon. Each practice day of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs release an official injury report leading up to the next game. This week, the Chiefs travel to western New York to play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at 3:25 p.m. Arrowhead Time. Here is the Chiefs’ first official injury report of the week: Chiefs Player Ps Injury Wed Thu Fri Status JuJu Smith-Schuster WR Hamstring LP – – – Patrick Mahomes QB Ankle/Hip FP – – – Kareem Hunt RB Knee FP – – – Mecole Hardman WR Shoulder/Toe FP – – – DeAndre Hopkins WR Knee FP – – – Wanya Morris OL Knee FP – – – Derrick Nnadi DT Triceps FP – – – Michael Danna DE Pecoral FP – – – George Karlaftis DE Abdomen/Ankle FP – – – Isiah Pacheco RB Ankle LP – – INJ RSV Charles Omenihu DE Knee LP – – PUP Bills Player Ps Injury Wed Thu Fri Status Dalton Kincaid TE Knee DNP – – – Keon Coleman WR Wrist DNP – – – Spencer Brown T Ankle DNP – – – Amari Cooper WR Wrist LP – – – Kaiir Elam CB Shoulder LP – – – Josh Allen QB Left Hand FP – – – Reggie Gilliam FB Hip FP – – – Quintin Morris TE Shoulder/Hamstring FP – – – Mack Hollins WR Shoulder FP – – – Curtis Samuel WR Pectoral/Foot FP – – – DaQuan Jones DT Foot FP – – – Casey Toohill DE Knee FP – – – Terrel Bernard LB Ankle/Pectoral FP – – – Dorian Williams LB Knee FP – – – Christian Benford CB Wrist FP – – – Taylor Rapp S Foot/Shoulder FP – – – Matt Milano LB Biceps LP – – INJ RSV Some notes As reported earlier, the Chiefs saw three returns to the practice field on Wednesday: wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring), running back Isiah Pacheco (fibula) and defensive lineman Charles Omenihu (ACL). All three logged limited practice designations to begin the week. Should everything go well this week, Smith-Schuster will return to play the Bills on Sunday. It is unlikely the Chiefs will have Pacheco or Omenihu. The Chiefs listed eight other players on their report, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) and left tackle Wanya Morris (knee). Mahomes, Morris and the six others were full participants. It’s worth noting that defensive end Mike Danna (pec strain) — who returned last week —remained on the injury report as a full participant. Three Bills players missed practice on Wednesday: tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee), wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) and right tackle Spencer Brown (ankle). Coleman was inactive last game, and the Bills have already said he won’t play against the Chiefs. Kincaid and Brown left early. Brown told reporters he will “hopefully” be able to play on Sunday. The Bills had two limited participants: wide receiver Amari Cooper (wrist), who has missed Buffalo’s last two games, and cornerback Kaiir Elam (shoulder), who played just five defensive snaps in their last matchup. Linebacker Matt Milano (biceps) is on the Reserve/Injured list and worked as a limited participant. Like Coleman, Milano will miss Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. The Bills listed 11 full participants, including quarterback Josh Allen (left hand).
NFL Week 11 Betting: Midweek market update
Explaining the factors that drive line movements in betting markets, helping you assess whether a change is an overreaction or underreaction to these market influences. Factors affecting line movement can include injuries, weather conditions and public pick releases, among others.
Colts Reacts Survey: Jet-bound to New York
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Can the Colts rebound with Anthony Richardson reinstated into the starting lineup? How are you feeling, Colts fans? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Indianapolis Colts fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Indianapolis Colts (4-6) travel to the New York Jets (3-7), hoping to shake off any lag and keep their playoff hopes airborne. It’s a game that the Colts really need, considering they’ve now lost three in a row and host the NFC leading Detroit Lions (8-1) next week. The Colts are currently on the outside, looking in, as the AFC’s #8 seed, but remain in the thick of things in the midst of the playoff hunt—with a solid stretch of football still left. Of course, the big news on Wednesday was that 2nd-year quarterback Anthony Richardson has been reinserted into the starting lineup—after a two week benching because of a “learning lesson” regarding his lack of preparation and attention-to-detail as ‘QB1.’ The 22-year-old quarterback will be squaring off against 40-year-old Jets veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, meaning there’s quite the age gap. Rodgers has recently been reunited with his favorite target with the Green Bay Packers, Davante Adams, so the Jets are a little scarier than they’ve been offensively to begin 2024. Still, they have yet to galvanize under new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich, so this is a winnable road game for Indianapolis. How are you feeling, Colts fans? Do the Colts snap the streak this week? Who’s to blame for the franchise’s struggles? Please take our survey
Gardner Minshew remains Raiders’ starting quarterback
Gardner Minshew | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Team declines to turn to Desmond Ridder after the bye Desmond Ridder replaced Gardner Minshew the last time the Las Vegas Raiders played. Yet, Minshew will remain the starter as the team returns from its bye week Sunday at the Miami Dolphins. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. PT. It seemed logical that the Raiders would give Ridder a chance to start after the bye for the 2-7 Raiders. Minshew has been replaced three times this season and he leads the NFL in turnovers. This seemed like the perfect time to give Ridder, who has started 17 games for the Atlanta Falcons, a chance as the Raiders begin the Scott Turner era as the interim offensive coordinator as he replaced Luke Getsy, who was fired after a Week 9 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals. Yet, Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Wednesday the coaching staff thinks Minshew gives the team the best chance to win and Pierce said the team needs to show confidence in Minshew, who was signed to a two-year contract as a free agent in March. He beat out Aidan O’Connell in training camp. “Gardner gives us the best opportunity to move forward ,,, what do we got to lose at his point. We’re 2-7,” Pierce said Wednesday. Ridder must look awful in practice. No other reason makes sense. #Raiders — Bill Williamson (@BWilliamsonNFL) November 13, 2024 Ridder replaced Minshew in a Week 9 loss at Cincinnati before the bye. Ridder was 11 of 16 for 74 yards in the game. Sunday will be Ridder’s third game with the Raiders since they signed him off of the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad in October after O’Connell broke his thumb. O’Connell is eligible to come off the injured reserve November 29 at the Kansas City Chiefs. O’Connell was hurt in his second game after being named the starter. We will see what happens at the position in the next two games before that.
