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NFLSeahawks Lose $104 Million Anchor Charles Cross to the NFL's Most Dreaded Sprain
Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross suffered a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss 1-2 weeks, testing the depth of an offensive line that just secured him with a massive extension.InjuryAnalysisBetting
NFLPackers Center Sean Rhyan's High-Ankle Sprain is a $33 Million Problem for Green Bay
Packers center Sean Rhyan is expected to miss four to six weeks with a high-ankle sprain, leaving Green Bay's offensive line in shambles after a brutal divisional loss to the Lions.InjuryAnalysis
NFLThe Raiders Are Finally Ready to Pull the Plug on the Kirk Cousins Experiment
Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak admits the team is evaluating a switch to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza after a four-game losing streak under veteran Kirk Cousins.Roster MoveCoachingAnalysis
NFLJ.J. McCarthy Just Accidentally Saved the Giants' Season
J.J. McCarthy led the New York Giants to a 27-21 win over the Houston Texans in his first start, stabilizing a chaotic quarterback room and keeping the team atop the NFC East.Game RecapRoster MoveAnalysis
NFLPanthers Lose Ironman Right Tackle Taylor Moton to Fractured Fibula
Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton is out indefinitely with a fractured fibula, dealing a massive blow to the offensive line and quarterback Bryce Young's protection.InjuryAnalysis
NFLPat Surtain II Sits Again, Leaving Broncos Secondary to Fend for Itself
Denver Broncos star cornerback Pat Surtain II will miss his third straight game with an ankle injury, though a return next week against the Chiefs looks promising.InjuryBettingAnalysis
NFLSeahawks Defense Held Together by Duct Tape as Uchenna Nwosu and Nick Emmanwori Prep for Chiefs
Seattle Seahawks defenders Uchenna Nwosu and Nick Emmanwori are both expected to play through hip injuries against the Kansas City Chiefs, but their battered medical histories raise major questions for Sunday night.InjuryGame PreviewAnalysis
NFLCam Skattebo Reclaims Giants Backfield While J.J. McCarthy Gets a Long Leash
Cam Skattebo is set to resume his role as the Giants' lead running back against the Texans, providing crucial support for J.J. McCarthy as the young quarterback navigates a long leash.Roster MoveAnalysis
NFLLamar Jackson is Practicing, But the Ravens Are Making Everyone Sweat Until Sunday
Lamar Jackson took first-team reps on Friday, but the Ravens are holding off on a final decision for his status against the Bengals until Sunday morning.InjuryGame PreviewAnalysis
NFLThe NFL's Week 7 Injury Report Reads Like a Pro Bowl Roster
Adam Schefter dropped a massive list of players ruled out for Sunday, headlined by 49ers stars Nick Bosa, Mike Evans, and Deebo Samuel, creating chaos for Week 7 matchups and betting markets.InjuryBettingAnalysis
NFLMike Evans Ruled Out for Sunday, Giving the 49ers a Two-Week Window to Fix His Achilles
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans will miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons with an Achilles injury, giving him two weeks to rest through the team's upcoming bye.InjuryFantasyAnalysis
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