After welcoming back star quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens can’t stop getting help for the second half of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. The AFC North franchise is on a positive trajectory following Jackson’s return to action after sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 4.&nbsp;



They kicked off Week 9 with a 28-6 win over the Miami Dolphins, with Jackson going off with 18 completions on 23 attempts for 204 yards and four touchdowns. At 3-5, the season is far from over for the Ravens, who can take advantage of the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills’ inconsistencies to take over the AFC.&nbsp;



The Ravens made a trade ahead of the 2025 trade deadline, picking up defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-titans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tennessee Titans</a> in exchange for a conditional fifth-rounder, insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday.&nbsp;



<h2>Ravens would send a better pick to Titans under two conditions</h2>



Dre’Mont Jones put up a solid performance against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9. The linebacker recorded four tackles and 1.5 sacks against Justin Herbert. The Titans couldn’t move past the Chargers (27-20), but Jones left Nissan Stadium with a strong performance.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/18053457/john-harbaugh-during-a-game-vs-steelers-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="John Harbaugh looks on before the game vs the Steelers" class="wp-image-511169" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>John Harbaugh looks on before the game vs the Steelers on December 21, 2024 in Baltimore.</figcaption></figure>



Tom Pelissero reported that if Jones has two sacks for the rest of the season and the Ravens advance to the postseason, Baltimore will send a fourth-round pick to the Titans.&nbsp;



Jones, 28, has recorded at least one sack in the last four games, which is a good sign for his former and new team. Baltimore lost Nnamdi Madubuike with a neck injury a month ago, and Jones could bring that spark the defense needs.&nbsp;

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Third-year quarterback Bryce Young and the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Carolina Panthers</a> escaped Lambeau Field with a hard-fought, close win against the Green Bay Packers (16-13) in Week 9 of the 2025<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NFL</a> season.&nbsp;



Young continues to evolve, and while it wasn’t the prettiest win, he led his team to the fourth win of the season, bringing their record to 5-4 and keeping them in the race for the NFC South division.&nbsp;



Young faced a tough Packers defense, going 11 of 20 for 102 yards against one interception. The former Alabama quarterback still took his squad to the promised land against the then-No. 1 seed in the NFC.&nbsp;In doing so, Young joined an exclusive club of players undefeated since the start of October.&nbsp;



<h2>Bryce Young remains undefeated since the start of October&nbsp;</h2>



After finishing September with a 1-3 record, Young put the Panthers in a solid position to compete. The player went 4-0 in October, meaning he’s one of three quarterbacks without a single loss since the start of last month.&nbsp;



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Young, alongside Drake Maye (5-0) and Bo Nix (5-0), is one of the only three quarterbacks undefeated since the start of October.&nbsp;



The Panthers started the month with a win over the Miami Dolphins (27-24). They followed up with another one-score win over the Dallas Cowboys (30-27), followed by a low-scoring battle against the New York Jets (13-6). Most recently, they beat the Packers.



In the middle of that, they clashed with the Buffalo Bills. Andy Dalton didn’t stand a chance against the AFC East squad, losing 40-9 in Week 8.&nbsp;

Bryce Young joined exclusive group with undefeated record

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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Seattle Seahawks</a> continued their solid run in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season with a commanding 38-14 win over the Washington Commanders. Sam Darnold put on a show with 330 yards on 21 completions, tallying four touchdowns and a passer rating of 141.0.&nbsp;



The Commanders didn’t have an answer for Seattle. The Seahawks improved to 6-2, meaning they are still co-leaders of the NFC West division.&nbsp;



Mike Macdonald joined an exclusive club this time. Seattle has won 11 of its 12 road games with the former Ravens coach on the sideline. He joined Sean McVay and George Seifert as the third to post those numbers.&nbsp;



<h2>Mike Macdonald refuses to get too excited after big start with Seahawks&nbsp;</h2>



Macdonald, the former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator, refused to take all the credit for this success on Monday, reminding people that he’s just a piece of an entire system.



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“It’s a cool stat,” Macdonald said, via the team’s website. “I’m worried about where we’re going to go from here. It’s cool that we’ve done it, but as a head coach, you probably get too much credit, too much blame. This is a team operation when we go on the road. When we got here, it was, ‘Okay, how is it?’ Because the team had success on the road before I was here. So, I was curious, ‘Hey, what are the things that we were doing prior?’ A lot of that stuff we’ve kept, that we felt were aligned with how we wanted to operate. 



“I had experience from one place of how we did it in Baltimore. So, that was probably the blueprint of everything we did initially. Then you start, okay, well, what’s best for the Seahawks? Going east is way different than going west, you’re learning that. We’ve got a lot of firepower behind the scenes making these things happen as well, and those people deserve a lot of credit.”



Seattle is one of the most intriguing teams in the NFC. They have played at a high level and are looking like potential contenders in a conference that doesn’t have a clear favorite.&nbsp;

Mike McDonald shrugs off remarkable record after Seahawks beat Commanders

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After a tumultuous 2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season under Jerod Mayo, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots </a>look like a completely different team under Mike Vrabel.&nbsp;



In only their second year post-Bill Belichick, the Patriots are playing like potential contenders, posting a 7-2 record, leading the AFC East division, and fighting to secure the No. 1 seed in the conference.&nbsp;



Vrabel has helped the team elevate its game, starting with second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who is earning MVP buzz this season. Maye went 19 of 29 for 259 yards and two touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, helping the Patriots win their sixth consecutive game.&nbsp;



<h2>Mack Hollins shares his favorite message from Mike Vrabel</h2>



During a conversation with Jamie Erdahl on Good Morning Football, Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins was asked about his favorite message from his head coach. Hollins responded by saying he exhorts players to live by the culture everywhere they go.&nbsp;



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“I think it would be our identity doesn’t rest, doesn’t take days off, doesn’t take moments off,” Hollins said. “Not only when you’re in the building, it’s everywhere you go, you gotta live that identity. I take that with me, and I think the rest of the guys have. It shows on Sundays, but that’s definitely the message.”



Vrabel has made a strong impact on the Patriots. They are one of the best teams in the league after nine weeks, and their potential is still unknown. Hollins, Maye, Stefon Diggs and others have helped the coach turn the team around in no time.&nbsp;

Patriots WR explains how Mike Vrabel changed team's culture

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-falcons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Falcons</a> head coach Raheem Morris had a different approach to the controversial “snapgate” he sparked after the New England Patriots beat the Falcons in Week 9 of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season.&nbsp;



Moments before the two-minute warning, Michael Penix Jr. grounded the ball after his center heard a clap (Penix’s sign to get the snap) and passed him the ball. Atlanta ended up punting the ball and the Patriots secured a 24-23 win.&nbsp;



Morris was upset after the game, accusing the Patriots of manufacturing a snap.&nbsp;



“They heard something,” Morris said. “Obviously (Neuzil) did, that’s why he snapped it. There was no intent to say (the Patriots) did anything wrong. It was our fault. It was on us. We can’t snap the ball early, no matter what anyone does. That was just me being angry yesterday when somebody asked me what happened.”



<h2>Raheem Morris backtracks from comments on “snapgate”</h2>



A day after causing a stir with his comments, Morris shrugged off the situation, saying he doesn’t want to make something out of nothing.



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“I don’t want to make it a ‘Snapgate,’ which I probably already did,” Morris said.&nbsp;



The Falcons dropped to 3-5 with this result, while the Patriots extended their winning streak to six games. Atlanta has been one of the most inconsistent teams in the league this season, and the Patriots worsened their situation, giving them their third consecutive loss.&nbsp;



They will travel to Berlin to face off against the Indianapolis Colts, one of the best squads in the league, on Sunday.&nbsp;

Raheem Morris backpedals from accusation against Patriots

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Stefon Diggs showed support for second-year quarterback Drake Maye after Maye took the blame for a late turnover that could have cost the team the game. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England </a>secured a 24-23 win late in the fourth quarter, but Maye wasn’t ecstatic after turning the ball over.



Diggs, who joined the team to help Maye elevate his game with a three-year, $69 million deal, didn’t mince words to defend his quarterback. Late in the first half, Maye fumbled the ball after being hit by Jalon Walker. The Falcons recovered the ball and took it all the way to the end zone.&nbsp;



“I’ve got in a bad habit of trying to break tackles on guys I don’t have a great chance of breaking a tackle on,” Maye said after the game.&nbsp;



Maye still had a terrific game, going 19 of 29 for 259 yards and two touchdowns against a difficult defense.&nbsp;



<h2>Stefon Diggs defends Drake Maye after Falcons mistake&nbsp;</h2>



Patriots reporter Andrew Callahan shared what Diggs said about Maye on Sunday. The veteran wide receiver showed total support for the young playmaker.&nbsp;



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“I’m riding with Drake Maye,” Diggs said. “Things aren’t going to be perfect. I tell y’all all the time, it’s hard as s–t to play quarterback.”



Maye is playing at such a high level that he is getting MVP buzz after nine weeks. He still has room for improvement, and being a part of his organization should help him evolve. New England will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next, hoping to improve to 8-2 against one of the best teams in the NFC.&nbsp;

Stefon Diggs backs Drake Maye after struggles against Falcons

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots’</a> Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons wasn’t exempt from controversy. The Pats held off a fourth-quarter comeback attempt from the Falcons on Sunday, stopping them at nine points to secure the 24-23 win.&nbsp;



During a second-and-10 at the Patriots’ 48-yard line ahead of the two-minute warning, Falcons’ center Ryan Neuzil heard claps, which is an indication to snap the ball to Michael Penix Jr. Neuzil did it, but Penix didn’t signal anything. The second-year quarterback grounded the ball and got penalized with 10 yards. A play later, the Falcons punted the ball, which marked the fate of the game.



Coach Raheem Morris accused the Patriots of “fabricating” that snap, noting that they clapped to confuse Neuzil.&nbsp;



“They did a nice job,” he said. “They simulated a snap. The ball came early, was snapped early. … that was when we got the intentional grounding. Nice job by those guys. Great situational football. Great play. … That’s why the ball was snapped early on Mike. He wasn’t ready for the snap.”



<h2>Mike Vrabel responds to Raheem Morris’ claims&nbsp;</h2>



While Morris made the case against the Patriots, Mike Vrabel responded. He wasn’t as serious as Atlanta’s coach and shrugged off the claims by saying it might have been the fans who confused the Falcons’ center.&nbsp;



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“I didn’t see anything. Like, is that fake? I don’t know… Clapgate… That was new. I didn’t see that… Maybe that’s a testament to our fans… They got loud,” he said.



Everything is done now, as the Patriots improved to 7-2, bringing their winning streak to six games. The Falcons are in the middle of a three-game skid and the picture doesn’t look that promising.&nbsp;

Mike Vrabel claps back at Raheem Morris' accusations against Patriots

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> improved to 6-2 on Sunday night after dominating the Washington Commanders (38-14) at Northwest Stadium. Once again, quarterback Sam Darnold put up a show for Seattle, going 21 of 24 for 330 yards, four touchdowns, and a passer rating of 141.0 against one interception.



The Seahawks continue to co-lead the NFC West with the Los Angeles Rams, while Darnold confirms that he is one of the best players in the league this season.



The former No. 2 overall pick has drawn MVP consideration in recent weeks, and these performances put him closer to the coveted award.&nbsp;Many fans are sold on Darnold, who had the best season of his career in 2024 with the Minnesota Vikings. However, others insist that he needs to keep working to earn the love some are already giving him.



<h2>LeSean McCoy says Sam Darnold needs to keep working</h2>



Darnold went 16 of 16 in the first half of the game, racking up 282 yards and four touchdowns. He became the first quarterback since Tom Brady in 2007 to complete all of his passes in a half with a touchdown pass in each of his team’s first possessions.&nbsp;



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LeSean McCoy, who celebrated a Super Bowl win with Brady on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, insisted that it’s too early to give Darnold too much love.



“It’s that quarterback (Darnold) for me,” McCoy said on the “Speakeasy” episode on Sunday. “Last year, I kept saying, ‘Yo, we’re in the world where we guys are praising Sam Darnold this, that and the third.’ I said, ‘Dude, the problem with America nowadays is that everyone wants success right now.’ Like, to get to the NFL, you know how hard it is … you have to earn that. We want to give Sam Darnold all this love so early. Let him earn it. ‘Cause last year, he played well, and it got to the end of the season, and you know what happened? The old him showed up.”



The Seahawks continue to play at a high level, and Darnold beats more rivals every week. He already proved that last season wasn’t a fluke, but not everybody is convinced.

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Calvin Ridley has been mentioned as one of the potential trade chips the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-titans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tennessee Titans</a> could use ahead of the 2025 NFL deadline. The Titans (1-8) are one of the worst teams in the league this season, which has prompted some to think they will be sellers.&nbsp;



Ridley could bring help to a contender or a team hoping to add depth to the wide receiver room. He has spent seven years in the league between the Atlanta Falcons (2018-2021), Jacksonville Jaguars (2023) and the Titans (2024), posting decent numbers to help his teams.



Tennessee has gone through multiple changes this campaign, starting with Brian Callahan’s firing. The Titans can’t put things together, and fans are calling for the front office to blow it up and trade away several pieces.&nbsp;



<h2>Titans won’t move Calvin Ridley at trade deadline</h2>



Ridley could have been a solid pickup for several opponents, but the Titans aren’t planning to move the 30-year-old wide receiver, ESPN‘s Turron Davenport reported on Sunday.&nbsp;



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“The (Titans) are not shopping Calvin Ridley as some reports are saying,” Davenport tweeted. “Confirmed with multiple team sources that is not the case. They have, however, received calls about Ridley and other players.”



Ridley has been targeted 35 times in six games, catching 16 passes for 290 yards. Tennessee is years away from contention, but they aren’t parting ways with their aging stars. Cam Ward landed in a complex situation that hasn’t gone precisely well.&nbsp; The rookie quarterback is still learning, but his current roster hasn’t helped him after nine weeks.

Titans' plans for Calvin Ridley at trade deadline revealed

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-falcons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Falcons</a> dropped another game to an AFC East team on Sunday. The New England Patriots escaped with a 24-23 win at Gillette Stadium to improve to 7-2, while the Falcons are two games below the .500 mark (3-5), and in a complex position moving forward.&nbsp;



Michael Penix Jr. went 22 of 37 for 221 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to beat one of the top teams in the AFC. Drake Maye responded with 19 completions on 29 attempts for 259 yards and two touchdowns.



Drake London posted an impressive game, catching nine passes on 14 targets for 118 yards and three touchdowns, which marked the second multi-touchdown outing of his career.&nbsp;



<h2>Drake London disappointed after Falcons loss to Patriots&nbsp;</h2>



Despite playing a game for the ages, London wasn’t happy with the result. The veteran wide receiver described the loss in one word: “terrible.”



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“Terrible. I do not feel good,” London said after the game. “We just lost the game. It’s a loss, so it’s going to hurt regardless,” he said. “It doesn’t matter if I had one catch or no catches or anything. It’s a loss, so I don’t care about any personal stats or any bulls*** like that.”&nbsp;



The Falcons have been one of the most inconsistent teams this season. One week, they can shut down Josh Allen, and the next, they struggle to play defense. They still have work to do, but at this point in the season, the situation doesn’t seem to be favorable.

Drake London sends strong message after Falcons' 1-point loss to Patriots

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-titans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tennessee Titans </a>continue to struggle in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season. After winning only one game in eight weeks, they enter Week 9 with plenty of questions to answer.&nbsp;



Brian Callahan is no longer their head coach, and the team is still unable to find consistency. Coming off another humbling loss against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8, they will try to bounce back against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.&nbsp;



Meanwhile, they have been mentioned as potential buyers ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. They need experience and talent to try to get out of the bottom of the standings, but also options to compete in the future.&nbsp;



Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been mentioned as a potential trade target for the Titans, either now or in the offseason.&nbsp;



<h2>Analyst says Titans could trade for Tyreek Hill&nbsp;</h2>



ESPN writer Seth Walder detailed why Hill would make sense for the Titans. He believes that Hill’s salary could allow Tennessee to get draft capital from the Dolphins since Hill is out with a season-ending injury.



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“This would be a pure cap-space-for-draft-pick deal, as Hill would not actually play a snap for Tennessee. The Titans would take on the pro-rated remainder of Hill’s $10 million 2025 salary and acquire some draft capital. Then, Tennessee could cut Hill in the offseason before his 2026 roster bonus is due. It makes sense because the Titans have more cap space next year than they will know what to do with ($113 million, per OverTheCap.com), and Miami could use the cap relief,” he wrote.



A lot has been said about Hill’s future with the Dolphins. Many are convinced that he played his last snap with the AFC East team, and the Titans could take advantage of the situation.&nbsp;

Why Titans could trade for Tyreek Hill

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The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to be an active team ahead of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> trade deadline. The AFC West team has suffered multiple injuries this season that have left the team in a complex position.&nbsp;



While they remain competitive, the Chargers could still make one or two moves to bolster their ranks and challenge for more than a playoff spot. After acquiring pass rusher Odafe Oweh a couple of weeks ago, they might be plotting their next move.&nbsp;



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-orleans-saints" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Orleans Saints </a>have been mentioned as a potential trade partner for the Chargers, with Alvin Kamara taking all the spotlights when it comes to trade ideas.&nbsp;



Los Angeles lost Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris for the rest of the season, but second-year running back Kimani Vidal has taken over, putting the Kamara rumors to rest.&nbsp;



<h2>Chargers could target Saints’ offensive lineman</h2>



Jim Harbaugh’s team has been known for having strong offensive lines. They could add a Saints veteran to improve that position group for the rest of the season. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Los Angeles could trade for Cesar Ruiz.&nbsp;



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“The sense is the Saints will at least listen to offers on certain players. Teams I’ve spoken to are under the impression that guard Cesar Ruiz might be available at the right price,“ Fowler wrote.&nbsp;



Ruiz, a former 2020 first-round pick, has allowed just one sack and two quarterback hits in 2025. The Saints aren’t a competitive team at the moment and many think they should blow it up and start a rebuild. This could be the beginning of that.

Chargers could trade for Saints player, but it's not Alvin Kamara

Chargers could trade for Saints player, but it's not Alvin Kamara - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Indianapolis Colts</a> (7-1) are, by the numbers, the best team in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL </a>after eight weeks. The AFC South team has become one of the biggest surprises of the season by revitalizing Daniel Jones’ career and helping Jonathan Taylor become the best running back in the league.&nbsp;



Not many imagined that the Colts would be this good after eight weeks, but they are looking like potential candidates led by the former New York Giants quarterback. Jones has gone 173 of 243 for 2,062 yards and 13 touchdowns against three interceptions and nine sacks.&nbsp;



Jones has connected with WR1 Michael Pittman Jr., who has posted 43 receptions for 445 yards and six touchdowns.&nbsp;



<h2>Michael Pittman identifies three AFC threats&nbsp;</h2>



Pittman is well aware that his team is playing at a high level, but he also knows the competition will be hard in the AFC if the Colts want to play the Super Bowl. Pittman named three big threats for his team in the AFC playoff picture.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/27175319/Jonathan-Taylor-running-back-of-the-Indianapolis-Colts-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Jonathan Taylor, running back of the Indianapolis Colts" class="wp-image-253823" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Jonathan Taylor, running back of the Indianapolis Colts</figcaption></figure>



“I mean you can never rule out the Chiefs man, I feel like the Patriots are playing on another level. I feel like Drake Maye is really coming into his own and he’s playing some great ball. The Broncos too, their defense is solid. But we’ve got a couple AFC South games that we don’t want to look past because the Jaguars always play us tough. The Texans always play us tough. So we’re not going to really look at their record. Those are probably the AFC teams that probably I’m looking at the most, those are the powerhouses,” he said.



The Colts are playing an entertaining brand of football, but those three teams Pittman mentioned have also made strides this season. The Chiefs are always the favorite, while the Patriots and Broncos, led by second-year quarterbacks, are making a lot of noise.&nbsp;

Michael Pittman names 3 AFC contenders amid Colts' 7-1 run

Michael Pittman names 3 AFC contenders amid Colts' 7-1 run - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arizona-cardinals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Arizona Cardinals</a> have lost five consecutive games after a promising 2-0 start to the 2025 NFL season. Their inability to close out duels has cost them multiple games, and the franchise is seemingly planning to make moves.&nbsp;



The season has been full of ups and downs, including two big wins to start the campaign, but also a sideline outburst from head coach Jonathan Gannon after running back Emari DeMercado fumbled the ball when he was about to score a 72-yard touchdown, and all the one-score losses they have suffered.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Kyler Murray has failed to show consistency, and injuries have bothered him in recent weeks, which opened the door for Jacoby Brissett to lead the offense, although he hasn’t won a single game.&nbsp;



Arizona is dead last in the NFC West standings, and nothing suggests they will turn the season around in the second half. Meanwhile, they continue to work on potential moves.&nbsp;



<h2>Cardinals reportedly interested in 3 free agent quarterbacks&nbsp;</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> insider Mike Garafolo reported on Wednesday that the Cardinals worked out Kyle Trask, Logan Woodside, and Jeff Driskel.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/09151351/Kyler-Murray-2-1-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals" class="wp-image-373513" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals </figcaption></figure>



Bo Brack of PHNX added that with Murray returning to the field, the team could cut Kedon Slovis from the active roster and bring one of the three quarterbacks mentioned to the practice squad.&nbsp;



The Cardinals will play on Monday against the Dallas Cowboys, eager to return to winning ways against another team hungry to get wins. Murray was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice, which could mean he’s on track to return on Monday.&nbsp;

Cardinals reportedly interested in 3 QBs

Cardinals reportedly interested in 3 QBs - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-orleans-saints">New Orleans Saints </a>are one of the worst teams in the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NFL</a> in 2025. With a 1-7 record, they are in the race for the No. 1 overall pick in 2026 rather than the Super Bowl, but the team still wants to compete and show a different face for fans.&nbsp;



Spencer Rattler won the three-man quarterback battle in the offseason, beating rookie Tyler Shough and Jake Haener. The former South Carolina player posted 1,586 yards and eight touchdowns against five interceptions for the Saints, but his numbers didn’t translate into wins.



The team will start Shough in Week 9, ending Rattler’s second run as the team’s starter. Shough is ready to take on the challenge, but he also warned fans that this is a learning process.&nbsp;



“I’m going to make mistakes,” he told the Associated Press. “So, I’m going to do everything I can to learn from those mistakes, and then just have fun doing it.”&nbsp;



<h2>Kellen Moore is excited about his new quarterback</h2>



Kellen Moore says Tyler Shough will remain the Saints’ starter until the end of the season.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/25164933/tyler-shough-1-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Shough in preseason" class="wp-image-479041" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints</figcaption></figure>



NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Wednesday that Shough will start for the Saints for the rest of the season. The rookie’s traits match Moore’s rhythm-based offense, which could benefit the team.&nbsp;



Shough has taken the field twice this season, going 17 of 32 for 128 yards and zero touchdowns against one interception and two sacks. New Orleans will clash against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9, in a duel that will challenge Shough.&nbsp;

Kellen Moore makes strong statement on Tyler Shough's future with Saints

Kellen Moore makes strong statement on Tyler Shough's future with Saints - Bolavip US

Ernesto Cova is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, College Basketball, and international soccer. He rejoined Bolavip US as a collaborator after initially contributing to the platform since its inception in 2020, where he also served as a sub-editor in 2023. Ernesto specializes in daily sports news, producing 100% original content that includes trade rumors, player and team rankings, and more. Before returning to Bolavip US, he contributed to Fadeaway World and The Cold Wire, with a primary focus on the NBA.

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