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1. Robert Saleh fallout: What's next for Jets
One day after the New York Jets abruptly fired coach Robert Saleh, the NFL is still reckoning with the decision. Here's the latest on the jarring move's ripple effects:
- Saleh considered firing Nathaniel Hackett: Apparently just before he was dismissed himself
- Top 2025 candidates to replace Saleh: Including a big-name former AFC East rival
- Why the Jets might still have a GM problem: Examining Joe Douglas' track record up top
- Shanahan reacts to Saleh's dismissal: The San Francisco 49ers coach was "very surprised"
- How Saleh's exit affects Davante Adams: The wideout had been hoping to land with the Jets
2. Patriots turning to Drake Maye at QB
After weeks of teetering back and forth regarding veteran Jacoby Brissett's hold on the top quarterback job, New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is turning to Maye, this year's No. 3 overall draft pick, for the team's upcoming Week 6 matchup with the Houston Texans. The Patriots went 1-4 with Brissett under center to open the 2024 season.
3. Prisco's Week 6 picks: Lions outlast Cowboys
Pete Prisco is back, this time with final-score picks for every single Week 6 contest. Here's a sneak peek at his predictions for the next slate of NFL action:
- Ravens 31, Commanders 29: This is a proving game for Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. Baltimore has issues on defense that show up each week. Daniels will play well and keep his team in it, but he won't be able to outplay Lamar Jackson. Ravens will win a close one.
- Lions 33, Cowboys 32: The Lions are off their bye, while the Cowboys are home after a tough victory over the Steelers on the road. Dallas is still undermanned on defense, which is not a good thing against this Lions offense. Look for both teams to score a lot here as the Lions also have defensive issues.
- Bills 20, Jets 17: The Bills are out on the road for a third straight week, while the Jets are looking to get a bounce from the firing of coach Robert Saleh. Aaron Rodgers clearly was not happy with the direction of the team, but it's on him to change that. Josh Allen has struggled against the Jets, so look for a low-scoring game with the Bills finding a way with a late score.
4. Injury news: Carr, Wilkins, Jones sidelined
Lots of big names are banged up right now. Here are some of the most notable developments:
- Derek Carr likely to miss multiple games: The Saints quarterback suffered an oblique injury
- Aaron Jones considered week to week: The Vikings running back left Week 5 with a hip injury
- Christian Wilkins out indefinitely: The Raiders defensive lineman underwent foot surgery
- Nico Collins out at least four games: The Texans star landed on injured reserve Wednesday
5. QB Power Rankings: Lamar Jackson is new No. 1
Every week, we rank all 32 starting quarterbacks from most encouraging to most concerning. And this week, we've got a new No. 1: Lamar Jackson, who's playing well enough for the first-place Baltimore Ravens that he deserves early consideration for a second straight MVP award. Other notable movers: Joe Burrow is up five spots to No. 2 after his five-touchdown showcase against the Ravens, and Washington Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels (No. 7) is knocking on the top five after another dual-threat victory.
6. Seven big names who could be traded
We're still a few weeks away from the NFL's Nov. 5 deadline for in-season trades. But it's never too early to identify some notable veterans who could be on the move. Here are some blockbuster possibilities:
- Browns WR Amari Cooper: Cooper just had his contract reworked this summer, but even that hasn't seemed to fully appease him. And who can blame him, taking snaps for arguably the most dysfunctional offense in the NFL? At 30, he's no spring chicken anymore, but he could instantly become a contender's No. 1 pass target, if afforded a fresh opportunity.
- Bills OLB Von Miller: Would the Buffalo Bills really sell their most accomplished edge rusher? They already forced him to take a pay cut ahead of the season, and they're already playing without him until Week 8 thanks to a recently issued suspension. Greg Rousseau has come on as well.
- Panthers CB Jaycee Horn: Even with an extensive injury history, Horn registers as one of the few legitimate building blocks for the Carolina Panthers. So why could he be moved? He's also one of their top assets, and they might prefer to pour money into a new offensive infrastructure. At just 24, the former first-round corner could fetch a premium haul via trade.
