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Rams update Myles Garrett’s injury progress: Browns draft position from LA teetering
The Los Angeles Rams are eyeing a swift return for DE Myles Garrett, who begins his 21‑day practice window this week after surgery. Coach Sean McVay hopes the veteran can help the team snap a .500 streak and bolster a tough second‑half schedule that includes the Packers, 49ers, Cowboys, Seahawks and Buccaneers. A healthy Garrett could impact the Rams' late‑season push and, in turn, affect Cleveland Browns’ draft positioning for 2027, tying the Rams’ injury news to the Browns’ playoff and draft outlook.
Thunder Beat Cavaliers 117-112 as SGA Scores 43
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander erupts for 43 points and eight assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder edge the Cleveland Cavaliers 117‑112 at Rocket Arena. The Thunder improve to 5‑2, snapping a three‑point lead battle with 23 lead changes and a decisive third‑quarter surge that stretched their lead to 14. Donovan Mitchell tops Cleveland with 17 points and 11 assists, but poor free‑throw shooting (58%) hurts the Cavs. Isaiah Hartenstein adds 14 rebounds, while the Thunder dominate the paint 50‑30 and out‑rebound Cleveland 54‑46. The win moves OKC to second in the Northwest Division, one game behind Portland.
Patrick Graham Among Best New Coordinators in NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham earns a spot as the league's second‑best new coordinator, according to CBS Sports' Garrett Podell. Under Graham, the Steelers rank No. 3 in scoring defense (18.0 points allowed), No. 6 in total yards (305.6), No. 3 in run defense (83.9 yards), No. 8 on third‑down (34.3% conversion), No. 2 in red‑zone defense (37.5% conversion) and tie for No. 3 in takeaways (13). His unit leads the NFL with 26 sacks, matching T.J. Watt’s resurgence (7.5 sacks in eight games). A Week 4 loss to the Browns sparked a turnaround, and the defense has allowed just one second‑half touchdown this season.
‘They’ve Got A Bunch Of Dudes’: Pelissero Disagrees With Steelers’ ‘Capped Ceiling’ Naysayers
In Week 8, the Steelers proved 6‑2 teams aren’t all the same by crushing the Browns 27‑6, but national analysts keep doubting their ceiling. The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia placed Pittsburgh in a lower tier, prompting former Steelers beat‑writer Ian Pelissero to push back, arguing the Steelers have depth and talent beyond the skeptics’ labels.
PFF Grades And Snap Counts: Steelers Vs Browns
The Steelers dominate the Browns 27-6, leveling the season series, and the article breaks down the win with Pro Football Focus grades and snap‑count data. Pittsburgh’s offense shines, highlighted by TE Darnell Washington’s 91.8 grade, while the defense’s top performers and key play counts are also detailed. Readers get a clear picture of which players excelled, how the teams matched up statistically, and the takeaways that explain the Steelers’ comfortable victory.
State of the NFC South: Week 8
In Week 8 of the NFC South, Tampa Bay finally snapped its slump, shutting out Atlanta 16‑0 in a rain‑soaked showdown. Baker Mayfield went 0‑3 with zero passing yards, while Bucky Irving exploded for 170 yards and a TD, and Kenneth Gainwell added 140 yards, giving the Buccaneers a two‑game winning streak before they face the Chicago Bears. The Carolina Panthers, reeling after firing their defensive coordinator, lost ground in the division race despite Bryce Young’s solid play and a strong run defense, and now must halt a slide against Denver. Atlanta’s offense sputtered, with Michael Penix throwing four interceptions in a 8‑24 passing night, leaving them vulnerable ahead of a matchup with the 5‑2 Bengals. The New Orleans Saints sit on a bye, gearing up for a rematch with Cleveland.
Watch: Pittsburgh’s Perfect Plan To Run Over Cleveland
The Steelers Depot breaks down the Steelers' 200‑yard rushing showcase that powered Pittsburgh to a victory over Cleveland on Sunday. The article highlights how the offense tweaked its run game with quick trap plays, exploiting the Browns' aggressive front line, and walks through key moments from the win.
Browns’ Spencer Fano Issues a Critical Take After Deshaun Watson’s 8-Sack Game Against The Steelers
The Cleveland Browns have issues to fix after losing badly to their AFC North Division rivals Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Cleveland had an awful outing versus the Steelers, and that can be said in particular about the team’s offensive line, which didn’t do a great job at protecting quarterback Deshaun Watson. The Steelers sacked the […] The post Browns’ Spencer Fano Issues a Critical Take After Deshaun Watson’s 8-Sack Game Against The Steelers appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
T.J. Watt Now Owns Sack Records Over Browns And Ravens With Bengals In His Crosshairs
T.J. Watt cements his dominance over Cleveland, recording his 20.5th sack in Week 8 to become the NFL’s all‑time sack leader against the Browns, overtaking Terrell Suggs’ 19. The Steelers also trounced the Browns on Sunday, extending their home‑field edge. With the Bengals now looming as the next opponent, Watt’s relentless pass‑rush adds a fresh storyline heading into the late season showdown.
Browns’ Todd Monken Makes a Vow After 27-6 Loss to The Steelers
Todd Monken did not waste time in his postgame press conference following the Cleveland Browns’ 27-6 beatdown at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday to state the truth about the loss. “Well, we certainly earned that…we’re certainly capable of a hell of a lot better than that and we didn’t,” Monken told the […] The post Browns’ Todd Monken Makes a Vow After 27-6 Loss to The Steelers appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Saints could get three key players closer to returning to practice
The New Orleans Saints may see three injured players—wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, running back Travis Etienne Jr., and offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.—re‑evaluated by the medical staff on Monday, with a possible return to practice on Wednesday. Coach Kellen Moore says their status hinges on additional work in the training room. Tyson could be back as early as the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns, while Etienne’s return is critical for reviving a struggling run game after the firing of coordinator T.J. Paganetti. Banks’ comeback would stabilize an offensive line plagued by penalties. The week’s assessments will determine if any of them can safely return for the stretch run.
Browns waive Week 6 TD scorer; have an open roster spot
The Cleveland Browns have placed running back Audric Estime on waivers just two weeks after his Week 6 touchdown run helped beat the Baltimore Ravens. With injuries shaping the RB corps, Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin split 19 carries in that win, but the team now has an open roster spot that could be filled by a trade, a practice‑squad promotion, or another lower‑level signing as the NFL trade deadline approaches.
Browns DE Jared Verse discussion: Too soon to tell or something more
Eight games into his first season with Cleveland, former Rams defensive end Jared Verse is underperforming after the Browns swapped Myles Garrett for him in a trade that also yielded a 2027 first‑rounder, a 2028 second‑rounder and a 2029 third‑rounder. Verse has recorded no sacks, dropping from 5 pressures per game last year to just 1.6 this season, and critics say he lacks the move variety and agility that made Garrett elite. While the Browns aren’t likely to trade Verse, his fifth‑year option is in question if his production doesn’t improve, and his outspoken trash‑talk is drawing scrutiny from fans and analysts alike.
Quinshon Judkins Calls Out Browns Over ‘Self-Inflicted Wounds’
The Cleveland Browns saw their two-game winning streak end on Sunday, as they fell prey to the Pittsburgh Steelers in lopsided fashion. In the eyes of Cleveland running back Quinshon Judkins, the 27-6 loss of his team can be largely blamed on the Browns themselves. “All the self-inflicted wounds…penalties, false starts, stuff like that that […] The post Quinshon Judkins Calls Out Browns Over ‘Self-Inflicted Wounds’ appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Browns trade deadline: Former defender on the market; GM Andrew Berry likely has interest
With the NFL trade deadline looming, the Cleveland Browns’ Week 9 showdown against the New Orleans Saints could shape GM Andrew Berry’s next move. A 5-4 record may keep the roster stable, while a 6-3 win could push Berry to pursue edge help, especially after losing DE Alex Wright and questioning Jared Verse’s play. The Browns have eyed veteran pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney, who’s been a rotational DE for the struggling Texans, posting 4 QB hits, 2 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in 125 snaps. Houston may entertain offers for Clowney—likely a late‑round pick—if they’re forced into a sell‑off after a loss to the Chargers, making him a potential late‑deadline target for Cleveland.
Browns defensive front problem, and missed tackles, need to improve
In Week 8 against the Steelers, the Browns’ defense unraveled, missing 14‑16 tackles and surrendering four runs of 15+ yards—including a 51‑yard gain on 3rd‑and‑13. Interior linemen were spread too wide, allowing the run game to exploit gaps, while second‑ and third‑level players failed to stop ball carriers in the open field. Defensive line snap counts show Mason Graham (44 snaps, 3 tackles) and Jared Verse (41 snaps, 1 assist) providing limited impact, and linebacker Carson Schwesinger records 10 tackles but a dismal 30.5 PFF grade. Despite a strong showing from cornerback Denzel Ward (INT, 90.1 coverage grade), overall tackling grades are poor, prompting coach Todd Monken to call for scheme adjustments.
15 games, 15 reactions, 15 distractions
The latest Good Morning It’s Basketball roundup spotlights three NBA matchups. Oklahoma City tops Cleveland 117‑112 as Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander drives the Thunder toward a potential 60‑win season. Philadelphia erupts, beating Chicago 126‑107 with all five Sixers starters scoring at least 15 points, while LeBron James adds a mid‑game refreshment and the team ties for the league’s best record. Atlanta scrapes past Indiana 108‑104, holding off a late Pacers surge despite the Hawks’ near‑disaster.
Too many sacks for Deshaun Watson and Browns offense
The Browns fell 27-6 to the Steelers in Week 8, as Deshaun Watson endured eight sacks and a 0‑3 red‑zone record. Watson threw for 324 yards on 27 of 39 attempts but lost a fumble and graded a low 47.5 by PFF. Cleveland’s ground game sputtered, with Dylan Sampson posting a 7‑yard carry and 62 receiving yards, while Quinshon Judkins managed just 25 rushing yards. Tight end Harold Fannin shone with 10 catches for 154 yards, the highest‑graded player at 76.4, but the offensive line couldn’t protect against Pittsburgh’s dominant front. The Browns now face a more favorable Saints defense next week.
Browns ‘Jared Verse Hits Mason McCormick, Steelers With Subtle Jab After Viral Body Slam
The Pittsburgh Steelers got the last laugh over Jared Verse and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but that did not seem to stop the defensive end from taking shots at the other side. Verse went viral after he was seen getting slammed to the ground by Steelers guard Mason McCormick during th game. The video […] The post Browns ‘Jared Verse Hits Mason McCormick, Steelers With Subtle Jab After Viral Body Slam appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
AFC North Standings: Bengals survive Titans scare; Steelers take first place
On Sunday the AFC North saw drama and shifting fortunes. The Cincinnati Bengals escaped a 43-36 overtime thriller against the Tennessee Titans, powered by Joe Burrow’s five TD passes (including a nine‑yard scramble) but haunted by three interceptions and a defense that again surrendered 36 points. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers surged to a 27-6 win over the Cleveland Browns, clinching sole first place in the division thanks to 160 rushing yards, eight sacks and a dominant secondary; T.J. Watt added two sacks and Patrick Queen recorded 10 tackles. In Buffalo, the Bills crushed the Baltimore Ravens 36-10 as Lamar Jackson left with a thumb injury, forcing the Ravens to rely on third‑string QB Joe Fagnano. The results leave the Bengals fighting for playoff positioning, the Steelers atop the North, and the Ravens slipping to 4‑4.
Cleveland Browns news: Left to pick up the pieces once again
The Cleveland Browns fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, extending their recent woes and leaving them scrambling to recover. Despite the 5-3 record, the loss—marked by a sluggish start and missed opportunities—threatens their momentum heading into a crucial pre‑bye stretch with two winnable games remaining. The article previews Week 9 odds against the Saints, discusses potential impacts of New Orleans' coaching change, and highlights draft talk and AFC North standings as the Browns fight to stay in playoff contention.
Ravens could place Tyler Loop on IR, Jake Moody to kick vs. Jaguars
The Ravens may put second‑year kicker Tyler Loop on injured reserve before Thursday’s game against Jacksonville, coach Jesse Minter said his groin issue has worsened. Loop, a 2025 sixth‑round pick, has missed two of his last three kicks, including a 34‑yard miss versus the Bills and a crucial 49‑yard miss in a 13‑10 loss to the Browns. Practice‑squad veteran Jake Moody, re‑signed two weeks ago, will take over kicking duties and could earn the job for the rest of the season. If Loop lands on IR, he won’t return until after the Week 13 bye.
Grading all 32 NFL first-round rookies after Week 8
Buccaneers edge defender Rueben Bain Jr. was one of the NFL's top first-round rookies in Week 8, while Browns tackle Spencer Fano had a tough day.
Tuesday Bantering: Bits of News
The Blue Jays kick off free agency by declining Myles Straw’s $8 million option, opting for a $1.75 million buyout from the Guardians. Roster rules shift to off‑season, forcing the reinstatement of several players (Berríos, Bloss, Francis, Ponce, Santander, Barger, Clase) and clearing a spot for CJ Van Eyk. With 37 players on the 40‑man roster, Toronto must protect key prospects like breakout pitcher Nolan Perry, high‑upside arm Gage Stanifer, and former 2026 riser Daniel Guerra before the Rule 5 draft. Utility candidate Josh Kasevich also earns a spot, while relievers such as Chase Lee may be cut. In a highlight, Dylan Cease earns Cy Young finalist honors after a career‑best 2.40 ERA and 35% K% in 2026.
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