34 stories tracked · from 8 outlets · last coverage 2026-11-13 · ranked by independent sources, not by us
Fox News reports that Kyle Van Noy, identified in the preview text as a Minnesota Vikings linebacker and a Super Bowl champion, described what happens when a player is traded at the NFL trade deadline. He recounted his own 2016 trade from the Detroit Lions to the New England Patriots, which the outlet characterizes as behind-the-scenes chaos.
Yahoo Sports, in a piece that first appeared on ClutchPoints and is framed as an NFL rumor, reports that the Seattle Seahawks turned down trade interest in a key member of their Super Bowl defense. The piece notes the Seahawks were quiet at the trade deadline, with a deal earlier in the month for Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson as their only major move. Seattle is 5-4 and preparing to face the Las Vegas Raiders this weekend.
Yahoo Sports reports that Cam Newton picked the Dallas Cowboys over the Minnesota Vikings as the team more likely to win the Super Bowl, citing the players on the Cowboys' roster. The outlet describes the 6-2 Vikings as having one of the league's top defensive units but a weak offense. It points to their 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football as an example of that offensive weakness.
Yahoo Sports NFL analysts Frank Schwab and Eric Edholm graded all 32 teams at the midpoint of the 2026 season. They gave failing grades to two teams that had entered the year with Super Bowl hopes and high marks to the Giants and Browns for exceeding expectations.
Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase said the 2026 Bengals are better than the 2021 team that reached the Super Bowl, according to Yahoo Sports.
With the 2026 NFL season at its midpoint after Week 9, ESPN, Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports published midseason awards picks, with Yahoo calling the MVP race one that "could go 5 different ways" and naming the Browns and Giants as surprises and the Chargers as a disappointment. ESPN's Barnwell ranked contenders for eight awards, including Joe Burrow for MVP, Arvell Reese for Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Will Anderson Jr. for other honors, while Yahoo's fantasy football awards named Kenneth Walker III its MVP and CBS Sports staff predicted winners including the Super Bo
According to Yahoo Sports, the Saints are tied for first place in their division heading into Week 10 but still have the longest Super Bowl odds among the division's teams.
Russell Wilson said two factors will determine whether the Jacksonville Jaguars can win the Super Bowl, according to Yahoo Sports, which did not specify the factors in its summary. The Jaguars beat the Baltimore Ravens 33-10 last week, bringing their record this season to 6-2.
A study of the last 10 Super Bowl champions, reported by Yahoo Sports, suggests that Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes' limited activity at the trade deadline may not hurt the team's title chances. The report addresses criticism from some Lions fans over the quiet deadline.
Commentator Nick Wright said a Kansas City Chiefs player he described as a "legend" could cost the team the Super Bowl, according to Yahoo Sports. The comments followed the Chiefs' weekend win over the New York Jets, which ended a two-game losing streak that included a loss in Seattle.
After Week 9 of the NFL season, CBS Sports assessed the 14 teams currently in playoff position to judge which are legitimate Super Bowl contenders and which are "pretenders." The analysis describes the NFC North as a strong division and expresses doubt about the Giants and Steelers.
In a Yahoo Sports opinion column, Nate Davis writes that Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone made aggressive moves at the NFL trade deadline as the team pushes for a Super Bowl. Davis argues the approach was entertaining to watch but comes with a cost.
Yahoo Sports reports that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans has missed the team's last two games with Achilles tendinitis and that his availability for the upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys is in doubt. According to the report, the 49ers do not expect Evans to practice.
The Denver Broncos have parted ways with two cornerbacks after the trade deadline: rookie Sean Fresch and a Super Bowl champion, according to a report from Heavy published on Yahoo Sports.
Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings criticized 49ers fans in a series of social media posts. In the posts, Jennings said he is happy where he is now, according to Yahoo Sports.
The Green Bay Packers did not make any moves at the NFL trade deadline, according to Yahoo Sports, which examined where the team stands in Super Bowl odds afterward. The report as provided does not specify the team's current odds.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was injured on the final offensive play of the team's Week 9 win, and head coach Sean McVay said he will be out for an extended period. Fox News reports he sprained his MCL and PCL and sustained turf toe, while Yahoo Sports reports the Rams hope he can return later in the season.
The Detroit Lions made few moves at the NFL trade deadline. Yahoo Sports reports that most of the last 10 Super Bowl winners also did not add a significant player at the deadline.
The San Francisco 49ers acquired veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2027 sixth-round pick in the final hours before Tuesday's trade deadline, Yahoo Sports reports. According to the report, Allen's wife marked the trade with a four-word message.
The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday that they acquired 38-year-old quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick, pending a physical, returning him to the team he previously played for. Reports say the trade came after the Vikings' offense struggled against the Bills, and Heavy reports the team released a three-time Pro Bowl receiver hours after the deal, while Fox News reports Minnesota's Super Bowl odds moved to +2200.
The Vikings acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Raiders on November 10, 2026, in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick, and the Raiders are handing the starting job to rookie Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick. Reports from The Guardian, ESPN, CBS Sports, and Yahoo Sports agree on the trade terms, while grades of the deal vary by outlet, with CBS Sports giving the Raiders an "A."
