Each week, the NFL likes to remind us that nothing we think we know about this league is true. Two of the three remaining unbeaten teams entering the weekend lost, while the third looked far from untouchable. Only one winless team remains after the Dolphins knocked off the Jets, and we had yet another overtime […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo gave Miami Heat fans a reason not to panic well before the season even started.
The New York Jets' loss to the Miami Dolphins raised serious questions about Aaron Glenn's future. His biggest problem may go far beyond the scoreboard.
Ahead of the Week 8 AFC East showdown, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley will field eleven players who have worn both New England and Miami jerseys. The list includes veteran wideout Jalen Reagor (64 games, 1,037 yards), guard Caedan Wallace (traded in August for a 2028 sixth‑rounder), linebacker Josh Uche (22.5 career sacks), linebacker Amari Gainer, cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr., and long‑snaper Tucker Addington, among others. The article details each player's stint with the two clubs, recent stats and contract moves, highlighting the intertwined roster histories as the teams meet at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Cooper Flagg leads the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-109 win over the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on October 26, 2026. The 19‑year‑old, now listed at 6‑10½, posts a near‑triple‑double with 29 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists, plus 5 steals and 3 blocks, showcasing guard‑like agility and stifling defense. Comparisons to Toni Kukoč highlight his versatile skill set, while his growth since his Duke days underscores his rising star status.
The Miami Dolphins have a history of getting off to slow starts and then getting hot. A win over the Patriots, though, shouldn't get fans overly optimistic.
Four days after acquiring Connor Hellebuyck, the New Jersey Devils dominate Dallas 5-1, with Hellebuyck stopping 17 of 18 shots and Nico Hischier netting two goals. The win marks the Devils’ fourth straight victory as they head to Colorado. Meanwhile, cap‑tight Toronto eyes the highly coveted defenseman Simon Edvinsson, with at least ten teams, including San Jose and Nashville, in the mix. The roundup also notes the Avalanche’s urgency call, the Panthers’ 5-1 win over Winnipeg, and the Bruins’ point streak ending against Carolina.
With Anthony Edwards and Jalen Williams sidelined, the Western Conference opens up, and the Lakers, 3‑1 early this season, see an opportunity to surge. The piece outlines three aggressive trade targets: a blockbuster swap for Giannis Antetokounmpo (or a more realistic deal for Bam Adebayo) from the struggling Miami Heat, acquiring Aaron Gordon from Denver to bolster the four‑position, and a third unspecified move involving role players like Quentin Grimes and Jarred Vanderbilt. It details salary‑matching hurdles, the Lakers' lack of future first‑round picks, and why these bold moves could cement Los Angeles as a Western powerhouse.
Bam Adeboudy, who’s shouldering criticism for Miami’s 0‑4 start, sees his numbers dip to 11.8 PPG on 40% shooting, down from last season’s 20.1 PPG. He’s just eight points in a loss to Dallas and is seven rebounds shy of Udonis Haslem’s franchise record. New signing Tim Hardaway Jr. struggles, hitting only 5‑of‑25 in four games after a $6.5 M deal. Giannis Antetokounmpo, at 28.5 PPG and 9.5 RPG, still seeks his first win with the Heat. Injuries loom as Simone Fontecchio is doubtful with illness and Pelle Larsson remains a prob‑able ankle sprain.
Kel’el Ware’s first week of regular-season action with the Milwaukee Bucks has been an eye-opener, and the former Miami Heat big man is making his old team’s starting center look bad in the process. Through the first four games of the season, Ware has outproduced Bam Adebayo despite playing far fewer minutes, according to StatMuse. […]
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A disastrous start for the Miami Heat means the Golden State Warriors' dream of landing Giannis Antetokounmpo may not be over after all.
The Patriots drop to around the 10th spot in the latest power rankings after a 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears, ending their three‑game winning streak. Drake Maye threw for 321 yards, two touchdowns and his eighth interception of the season, while the defense couldn’t stop Caleb Williams’ late 4th‑down conversion. Turnovers remain a major issue, with New England tied for the league’s second‑worst differential at –7. Despite the setback, analysts remain optimistic, noting edge rusher Gabe Jacas’ impact and the team’s 4‑3 record. The Pats head to Miami next week, aiming for a decisive win against the 1‑5 Dolphins.
Greg Dulcich emerges as a low‑risk Week 8 fantasy streamer after posting a career‑high 5 catches for 86 yards in Miami’s 28‑25 win over the Jets. He led the Dolphins in receptions, yards and targets (five), averaging 17.2 yards per catch and snapping 42 of 65 offensive plays. Through six games he has 18 receptions for 213 yards but no touchdowns. With a similar target load against New England, he could provide modest TE upside in deeper leagues, though his role remains secondary in a spread passing attack.
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton says wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. needs more offensive snaps after his limited Week 7 showing against Arizona—two catches for 53 yards, a three‑yard rush, and 103 kickoff return yards. At 24, Mims has 7 catches on 11 targets for 82 yards through five games, but no touchdowns, and his snap share remains low. Payton’s push could expand his role ahead of the Sunday matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, especially if Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle stays out with a chest injury. Fantasy owners in deeper leagues may view Mims as a speculative waiver with down‑field upside and return value, but he isn’t a reliable starter yet.
After five games, Miami Dolphins fans debate Malik Willis’s future. The rookie threw a two‑point conversion in a 31‑24 loss to Cincinnati on Oct. 11, but his 68.4 passer rating is the lowest among quarterbacks with at least four starts. Fans criticize his reliance on deep throws, slow decision‑making and accuracy issues, while noting his athleticism and occasional scrambling. Contributors argue the Dolphins must either adjust play‑calling to short, high‑percentage passes and bolster the run game, or start seeking a new starter via draft or free agency for next season. The consensus leans toward treating Willis as a stop‑gap and prioritizing a long‑term solution at quarterback.
Inter Miami hosts FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at 7:30 pm ET (4:30 pm PT) on Apple TV, the league’s official streaming partner. Miami comes off a 0‑2 loss to the Red Bulls, while Cincinnati rides two straight wins over DC United. The clubs have met ten times, with Cincinnati leading 4‑3‑3; Miami’s latest victory was a 5‑3 road win on May 13, 2026. Both teams sit near the top of the 2026 MLS standings—Miami third with 55 points, Cincinnati 15th with 42. The article details the broadcast info and the teams’ recent form, helping fans decide if they’ll tune in.
Anthony Edwards is set to miss up to two months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The 25‑year‑old Timberwolves star had already dazzled, dropping 45 points (10 rebounds) on 55.2% shooting in the season opener against Miami and 47 points on 55.9% shooting in an overtime win over Cleveland. His absence comes as Minnesota enjoys a 3‑1 start and integrates new acquisition LaMelo Ball, but Edwards will sit out the first three games versus Portland (Nov. 16‑17, Dec. 1). The injury adds to a spate of NBA ailments, including Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Jaren Jackson Jr.
The Miami Heat are 0-4 on the season after falling 113-109 to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. It’s been an incredibly slow start for a team that had essentially won the offseason by trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. But things haven’t worked out to begin the campaign, and Gilbert Arenas isn’t too happy about it. In […]
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The Dallas Mavericks struggled in clutch games last season, but Cooper Flagg's clutch gene proved this won't be an issue after he closed out the Miami Heat on Monday night.
Erik Spoelstra has not started the season off well from a coaching perspective, and the Miami Heat need him to up his game immediately.
Seven weeks into the 2026 season, rookie offensive lineman Walter Rouse is finding his footing after a whirlwind trade from the Vikings to the New England Patriots. The 6‑foot‑6, 322‑pound former Oklahoma tackle, a sixth‑round pick in 2024, has already stepped in as a right guard in Week 3 against Jacksonville, filled in at left guard versus the Jets in Week 6, and earned his first start against the Bears. With starters Greg Van Roten, Mike Onwenu and Alijah Vera‑Tucker on IR, Rouse could see significant snaps against Miami this Sunday. He says he’s becoming more comfortable at guard and is embracing a "next‑man‑up" mentality, preparing as if he were a starter.
The New York Jets have emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Indianapolis Colts’ ongoing roster overhaul after the organization traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on Tuesday. Despite suffering a disappointing 28-25 loss to the previously winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, New […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Wednesday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks with six key players sidelined, including Chet Holmgren (right‑knee patellar tendinitis) and All‑Star Jalen Williams (left ankle fracture and fibula break). Alex Caruso, Thomas Sorber, Nikola Topić, and Cason Wallace also miss the game, the latter undergoing shoulder surgery. Despite the rash of injuries, the Thunder remain 4‑0, highlighted by Ajay Mitchell’s recent 30‑point debut. Dallas sits 2‑2 after a 113‑109 win over Miami. Tip‑off is 8:30 p.m. CT at the American Airlines Center, broadcast nationally on ESPN.
Jets Jets HC Aaron Glenn is keeping the decision to bench DB Jarvis Brownlee “in-house” and repeated the phrase “in-house” when asked if it was for disciplinary reasons. (Rich Cimini) New York WR Garrett Wilson was asked if their Week 7 loss to the previously winless Dolphins was embarrassing: “I mean, I don’t know if […]
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Jerry Jones tells Dallas sports radio that giving former quarterback Troy Aikman a "major, significant role" with the Cowboys is "very possible." With ESPN seemingly moving on from Aikman's Monday Night Football duties after Joe Buck's recent contract extension, the three‑time Super Bowl champion has expressed interest in returning to the organization that made him famous. Jones praises Aikman's football knowledge and work ethic, noting the idea isn’t ruled out despite no concrete plans yet. The timing aligns with Aikman's recent consulting stint with the Miami Dolphins and his past speculation about an NFL front‑office career.