It should also come as no surprise that, while the 9-0 Chiefs have found ways to win without looking like the dominant offensive juggernaut they’ve been in much of the Patrick Mahomes era, a glaring hole in their offensive line that may be getting even bigger would be at the top of this list as the season rolls past its midway point.
Whoever you’re rooting for — or against — stay with Yahoo Sports for all of the news and notes from around the NFL in the fallout of Week 10 of the 2024 regular season.
Dak Prescott to have season-ending surgery
Prescott hurt his hamstring, reportedly partially tearing his hamstring off the bone, and will miss the rest of the season. He was on the sidelines for Dallas’ latest home blowout loss — a 34-6 shellacking at the hands of the hated division-rival Eagles — but after seeking a second opinion, he’ll have surgery on Wednesday.
Bears OC Shane Waldron out, is Matt Eberflus next?
How fortunes can change in just three weeks. After a third-straight win, and coming off a four-touchdown pass performance in London, Caleb Williams looked like he was in the midst of a big jump in his rookie season. But Chicago was playing Jacksonville, and had played Carolina the week before. Now, after three straight losses, the Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Can head coach Matt Eberflus turn things around enough to save his job?
Trevor Lawrence out again for Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars will get additional time to recover from a shoulder injury he’s dealing with after the team ruled him out for Week 11 against the Detroit Lions. The Jaguars have their bye in Week 12, so the earliest Lawrence will be able to return is Dec. 1 against the Houston Texans.
The issue is with the AC joint in Lawrence’s non-throwing shoulder. Mac Jones will get a second straight start.
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Cowboys going with Rico Dowdle as RB1
The Cowboys are hoping that naming Rico Dowdle the team’s lead running back will help its woes on the ground. The Ezekiel Elliott reunion has not worked with the veteran back averaging 21.4 yards per game over eight games.
Mike McCarthy moving away from running back by committee concept, declaring Rico Dowdle the No. 1 RB. “Rico needs to touch the ball,” he said.
Patriots DT Christian Barmore to practice for first time on Thursday
Barmore has been out all season after experiencing blood clots in July, not long after signing a four-year extension with the team worth up to $84 million.
Barmore had a breakout third season in 2023 after the Patriots selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The former Alabama player appeared in all 17 games and had 65 tackles with 8.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss. The extension he signed with the team included over $40 million in guaranteed money.
NFL Combine staying in Indianapolis through 2026
Lucas Oil Stadium will remain the home of the NFL scouting combine through 2026, Indianapolis tourism officials announced.
“Indianapolis and the NFL Combine have a proud history together, so we’re thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with Visit Indy, the Indianapolis Colts, and the local community for this 2026 event,” Peter O’Reilly, executive vice president, club business, international, and league events at the NFL, said in a statement. “Our partners in Indy have successfully hosted the football evaluation process for decades, and recently, we’ve collectively worked to grow and evolve the in-person fan experience, bringing tens of thousands of fans closer to the league’s future stars.”
The NFL has held the combine in Indianapolis since 1987 and over 27,000 fans attended the 2024 event.
The 2025 combine will run from Feb. 27 through March 2.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 3: A detail view of signage during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images)
Aaron Rodgers says he wants to play for Jets again next season
Aaron Rodgers sounds ready to run it back with the Jets. He was asked on Wednesday if this season’s results have changed his previously stated thoughts on wanting to play beyond 2024.
“Not really, not for the negative,” Rodgers said. “No, not really.”
When asked to clarify if he wants to play again in 2025, Rodgers said this:
Raiders QB Gardner Minshew to start over Desmond Ridder
Gardner Minshew will get the start this weekend after all.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Wednesday that, despite his struggles and the team’s seemingly constant rotation at the position, Minshew will start at quarterback Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
“Listen, when we brought in Gardner, we expected, obviously, the play that we had seen in the past and at some point, you’ve got to give a guy confidence,” Pierce said, via ESPN. “And there’s been times, obviously, with turnovers and other things that have taken place, where we made decisions to either put him on the bench or go to another quarterback.
“But this week I felt like Gardner gives us the best opportunity to move forward and he has every opportunity to go out there and help us get to a win.”
Browns’ Kevin Stefanski: Jedrick Wills’ ‘business decision’ comment was ‘poor choice of words’
Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills seemingly revealed to reporters this week that his benching last week was preceded by a conscious decision to not play against the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 27, calling it a “business decision.”
“I talked to Jed, it was a poor choice of words,” Stefanski said. “I know the connotation of ‘business decision.’ That’s not how he meant it. He did not feel like he was near 100% to help us, but a poor choice of words and he understands that.”
“Too nice of a guy,” Allen said, according to Kalyn Kahler of ESPN, via Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune. “OTAs, camp, we fell into a trap of letting things go and not holding people accountable and that’s a slippery slope. Just professionalism and doing things the right way from the beginning.”
J.J. McCarthy has another surgery
After undergoing surgery to repair the meniscus in his right knee in August, Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy underwent a second procedure this week to reduce swelling in his knee. He should still be on track to play next season.
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Click the photo to read more about J.J. McCarthy’s second surgery. (David Berding/Getty Images)
Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) out for Thursday night’s game vs. Eagles
Lattimore, who was acquired from the New Orleans Saints at last week’s trade deadline, will miss his second straight game due to a hamstring injury.
His Commanders debut will have to wait. Washington will return to action following this week on Nov. 24 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Ruled out for Thursday: CB Marshon Lattimore, PK Austin Seibert, LB/Special teamer Nick Bellore
Pacheco, Omenihu ‘unlikely’ to return this week for Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Wednesday that running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu are ‘unlikely’ to play this week after both were designated to return from injured reserve.
Pacheco has been on injured reserve after suffering a broken fibula in Week 2. Omenihu has yet to play after tearing his ACL in the AFC Championship Game last season.
Colts pull about face, name Anthony Richardson QB1 over Joe Flacco
Another QB decision for the #Colts: Coach Shane Steichen announces that the team is going back to Anthony Richardson Sunday and for the rest of the season. Joe Flacco back to the bench.
Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) ruled out for Jaguars’ Week 11 game vs. Lions
After missing Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Viking, Trevor Lawrence has been ruled out for this Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.
The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback is dealing with a shoulder issue and with the team on a bye in Week 12, he’ll get some extra time to recover. Mac Jones will once again be under center. Head coach Doug Pederson said he’s “optimistic” Lawrence will be able to return after the bye.
#Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is out again this week, per coach Doug Pederson. Mac Jones starts again at Detroit.
Panthers RB Miles Sanders ‘day-to-day’ with foot/ankle injury
The 27-year-old has 139 rushing yards and one touchdown in 10 games this season. Carolina returns from its bye on Nov. 24 to face the Kansas City Chiefs.
#Panthers RB Miles Sanders, who was carted off with a foot/ankle injury in Germany, is considered day-to-day after extensive tests and a visit with an expert, sources say.
They want the swelling to go down, and he could miss a little time. But as of now, not considered major. pic.twitter.com/YDuPNxzBgJ
Mike Tomlin not thinking about Diontae Johnson as WR returns to Pittsburgh
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson returns to Pittsburgh this weekend when the Baltimore Ravens meet the Steelers. He’s eager to be back in town and face his old team.
“Great city, people great there,” said Johnson. I know what they’re about. I can’t wait to get to Sunday to just be back in that stadium.”
On the other hand, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin isn’t concerning himself with someone who is not a “significant” piece of the Ravens’ offense.
“To be honest with you, I hadn’t thought a lot about it,” Tomlin told reporters. “He’s not on a lot of their video, and so at this stage of the week, I don’t know that I’ve weighed what he might mean to the matchup. They got more significant pieces with larger roles that are occupying my attention at this part of the week.”
Jerry Jones continues to insist that the blinding sun at AT&T Stadium is a home-field advantage
Two days after extolling the virtues of the giant westward-facing window at AT&T Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys team owner doubled down on Tuesday while continuing to insist the blinding sunlight the window provides is some sort of home-field advantage. Jones made his case on his weekly radio appearance with 105.3 The Fan.
“Every venue has certain things that at certain ways and times in the contest can create an advantage,” Jones said. “That really goes on the category of home-field advantage. … I don’t want to adjust it for one reason because it is an advantage for us.”
Jerry Jones believes the blinding sun streaming through a large window at AT&T Stadium is a competitive advantage for the Cowboys. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Broncos assistant Mike Westhoff stepping down due to health issue
Westhoff, 76, has been a coach in the NFL since 1982 and worked for five franchises. He joined the Broncos in 2023.
#Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff has stepped down from his role to monitor a potential health issue, NFL Network has learned.
Westhoff, 76, experienced problems related to his vision last week and underwent testing Monday, including an MRI. After consulting with… pic.twitter.com/ax7iKLIgqy
Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco returning to practice this week
According to ESPN’s Adam Teicher, Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu will be back on the field this week. Both could return to action as soon as this Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
Pacheco has been on injured reserve after suffering a broken fibula in Week 2. Omenihu has yet to play after tearing his ACL in the AFC Championship Game last season.
KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 15: Isiah Pacheco #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Giants GM Joe Schoen mum on changing quarterbacks
One day after Giants head coach Brian Daboll said they will “evaluate the players,” in regards to the quarterback situation, general manager Joe Schoen did not say whether Daniel Jones will be benched for their Week 12 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Giants are on their bye this week and at 2-8 have not found success with Jones under center.
GM Joe Schoen: “Any decisions we make will be football decisions.”
Steelers LB Alex Highsmith out for Week 11 matchup vs. Ravens
Highsmith twisted his ankle during the Steelers’ win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. He’s missed three games already this season after suffering a groin injury.
The 27-year-old Highsmith has 19 total tackles and three sacks in six games this season.
Mike Tomlin said that Alex Highsmith is out vs. the Ravens. “We’ll take it week-to-week.”
Nick Herbig was “on doorstep” last week and Tomlin comfortable saying he’ll be back.
Starting in Week 11, the Cowboys will depend on backup quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Trey Lance to lead them through the rest of the season.
#Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday on his injured hamstring and is out for the season, owner Jerry Jones told @1053thefan.
It’s Cooper Rush — and maybe Trey Lance — the rest of the way for Dallas, while Dak rehabs for a 2025 return. pic.twitter.com/IrNgtZXT6c
This is unpleasant but not unexpected news for the Cowboys and their fans. The 31-year-old Prescott injured his hamstring in Dallas’ 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, going down at the end of the third quarter with what he thought was just a “pull” to his hamstring. But when he tried to put weight on it during the next play, he said he could barely walk.
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