The Miami Dolphins lose defensive tackle Zach Sieler for the season after he played the entire Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions with a ruptured biceps suffered on the first snap. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Sieler will undergo surgery and faces a 5‑6‑month recovery, leaving the Dolphins’ defensive line shorthanded as they head into Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts. The injury compounds Miami’s 1‑7 slump, though their defense limited Detroit to 19 points. Sieler’s veteran presence and production will be missed as the team seeks its second win.
For Week 10 of the 2026 NFL fantasy season, ClutchPoints highlights three running backs to start and three to sit. Start Zach Charbonnet (Seahawks vs. Raiders) as a RB2/flex after a strong 77‑yard game and a favorable Vegas run defense. Ollie Gordon II (Dolphins vs. Colts) offers touchdown upside against a defense that allows the fourth‑most fantasy RB points. Audric Estime (Saints vs. Panthers) could be a flex if Travis Etienne Jr. remains out, as Carolina has yielded 11+ rushing TDs. Sit Chase Brown (Bengals vs. Steelers) due to an uncertain workload, Tyler Allgeier (Cardinals vs. Rams) for poor efficiency, and Tony Pollard (Titans vs. Jaguars) despite recent big games because Jacksonville’s stout run defense limits his upside.
TotalProSports rolls out its Week 10 NFL power rankings, highlighting the mid‑season shake‑up as teams vie for playoff spots. The Los Angeles Chargers sit at the bottom after a 44‑22 home loss to the Texans, while the Miami Dolphins tumble to 31st following a 19‑9 defeat by the Lions. The Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders round out the bottom ten, each grappling with turnovers, sack‑heavy games and offensive stalls. The ranking underscores which contenders are rising and which pretenders are slipping as the season hits its halfway point.
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler will miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season with a torn biceps, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
ClutchPoints rolls out its Week 10 waiver wire cheat sheet, highlighting ten fantasy‑football standouts who could tip your roster into playoff contention. Top picks include RB Audric Estime (Saints) stepping into a larger role as Travis Etienne recovers, Patriots’ RB Corey Kiner filling in for injured starters, and Indianapolis RB Seth McGowan poised for RB2 upside if Jonathan Taylor is traded. Rookie WRs Caleb Douglas (Dolphins) and Jordyn Tyson (Saints) earn FLEX value, while Washington’s Antonio Williams offers a solid WR3 floor. Veteran QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) provides a rare quarterback option, and TE Chig Okonkwo is the sole tight end on the list. Each player’s rostered percentage and upcoming matchup are detailed to guide waiver claims before the trade deadline.
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In a low‑scoring showdown at Hard Rock Stadium on Nov. 8, the Miami Dolphins’ defense outshone the Detroit Lions, limiting them to 19 points, 4.6 yards per play and a sub‑70% completion rate. Despite the Lions’ normally potent offense (29 PPG), they fell 102 yards short of their average. Offensively, the Dolphins struggled as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa appeared hampered by a lingering groin injury, leading to limited rushing attempts and a costly interception. Penalties also plagued Miami, nullifying a big pass to Kevin Coleman Jr. The piece argues that a healthy Tagovailoa could have turned the tide.
Defensive lineman Davon Godchaux reacts to his trade from the New Orleans Saints to the Jacksonville Jaguars with a string of nine emojis on X. The Saints receive a 2028 sixth‑round pick that could upgrade to a 2027 selection, per Jordan Schultz. The 10‑year veteran, a 2017 fifth‑round pick from LSU, has 224 solo tackles, 5.5 sacks and a solid career with Miami, New England and New Orleans. Jacksonville, now 6‑2, says Godchaux will bolster its defensive front alongside recent safety acquisition Jessie Bates III.
In Week 9, the Miami Dolphins fell 19-9 to the Detroit Lions despite a solid defensive effort, and EDGE rusher Josh Uche earns the Phinsider’s MVP for the game. Uche recorded a sack, two QB hits—including a crucial hit that led rookie CB Chris Johnson to his first NFL interception—and posted a career‑high 34 tackles, surpassing his 2022 mark. The article highlights Uche’s rise, noting five tackles for loss in eight games and seven quarterback hits, half of his 2022 total. The weekly MVP tracker shows a pattern of defensive standouts, with Uche joining past winners like Chop Robinson and Caleb Douglas.
The latest two weeks spotlight former Purdue Boilermakers in the NFL. In Week 8, Detroit’s Derrick Barnes recorded a tackle as the Lions edged the Vikings 19‑15, while Kansas City’s George Karlaftis posted a sack‑filled line with 2 tackles, a sack, 3 passes defended and a QB hit in a 24‑28 loss to Denver. Tampa Bay’s Payne Durham saw zero receptions as the Bucs ran 324 rushing yards to beat Atlanta 16‑0. In Week 9, Barnes added a tackle for loss in a 19‑9 win over Miami, and Karlaftis exploded with 2 sacks and 3 TFLs in a 35‑12 Chiefs victory over the Jets. Giants’ Charlie Jones returned three punts in a 19‑11 win over Philadelphia, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. lands on IR with a hamstring injury.
The Miami Dolphins quarterback was visibly not himself in Sunday's loss to the Lions, but it's what happens next that is important.
After a 45-27 defeat to the Green Bay Packers, the New England Patriots fall to 5-4 and slip behind the Buffalo Bills (6-1) in the AFC East, though they still hold the head‑to‑head edge from a Week 4 win. The loss drops them to the eighth spot in the AFC playoff picture, tied with the Cleveland Browns but ahead on conference record and strength‑of‑victory/tie‑breakers. Meanwhile, the Jets and Dolphins linger near the bottom of the division, and the AFC wild‑card race tightens with the Browns, Raiders and Ravens close behind. The Patriots must win out to keep control of their postseason destiny.
With Tuesday's NFL trade deadline looming, there are sure to be more draft picks switching teams as contenders look to bolster their roster with additions.
Ahead of the Bills’ Monday night showdown with the Vikings on Nov. 9, former NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer likens Josh Allen to a hybrid of Dan Marino and Derrick Henry, praising his passing prowess and rushing power. Allen opened the game with an interception but quickly rebounded, engineering a 3‑0 field‑goal lead. He approaches 1,800 passing yards, tallying 11 touchdowns against five picks, while also posting 270 rushing yards and nine scores on the ground (4.9 yds/carry). The article notes a key offensive‑line injury and a recent Dolphins cornerback addition as the Bills fine‑tune their roster for Week 9.
The Miami Dolphins can't afford to keep making offensive mistakes, and Malik Willis is contributing to them.
The Green Bay Packers put three‑time Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs on injured reserve after he broke his right ring finger in the first quarter of the Week 9 win over the New England Patriots. Jacobs will need surgery and is sidelined at least through Week 14, returning no earlier than Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins. The move hurts a Packers offense that ranks last in the league with only 614 rushing yards and 3.0 yards per carry. Jacobs, who has 36 carries for 80 yards and two receiving touchdowns this season, is under contract through 2027, leaving his future with Green Bay uncertain.
The Minnesota Vikings promote veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills. The move coincides with placing running back Demond Claiborne on injured reserve and elevating safety Tavierre Thomas. Beckham, the former No. 12 overall pick in 2014, has bounced from the Giants to the Browns, Rams, Ravens, Dolphins, and a brief New York stint, most recently signing a one‑year, $1.3 million deal with the Vikings before being released by the Giants. In 2026 he has appeared in three games with a single target.
The Detroit Lions sit 6-2 after nine weeks and face a tight NFC North race, making the Nov. 10, 2026 trade deadline crucial. GM Brad Holmes is reportedly scouting defensive backs and linebackers after Jack Campbell’s neck injury, with ESPN’s Dan Graziano confirming the Lions are still "poking around" for a cornerback. Rumors also link the team to potential targets like Eagles’ Riq Woolen, Commanders’ Mike Sainristil, or Dolphins’ Jordyn Brooks, while a prior attempt to acquire Joey Porter Jr. fell through. The post tracks all league moves, from the Jaguars grabbing S Jessie Bates (Nov. 9) to the Cowboys landing CB Joey Porter Jr. (Oct. 1), and will be updated through the deadline.
The Jacksonville Jaguars stay busy at the trade deadline, adding safety Jessie Bates III from Atlanta and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from New Orleans on the same day. Jacksonville sends a 2028 sixth‑round pick (potentially 2027) to the Saints for Godchaux, who logged 15 tackles and a TFL in eight games this season after stints with the Patriots and Dolphins. The moves aim to bolster a solid defense as the Jaguars push for a playoff run, while rumors linger about wideout Brian Thomas Jr.
One day before the NFL trade deadline, the New Orleans Saints send defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2028 sixth‑round pick. Godchaux, a Louisiana native and former LSU star, joined the Saints in March 2025 after a trade with New England that sent a seventh‑round pick to the Patriots. Drafted by Miami in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, he has become a reliable run defender. The Jaguars acquire him to bolster their interior line after a season‑ending torn quad sidelined DaVon Hamilton.
A decision to keep Daniel Jones could help the Miami Dolphins by preventing the Colts from handing the Jets an even better shot at the No. 1 pick.
Here are three observations after a second viewing and a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 19-9 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Week 9 brings a slew of NFL injuries just before the trade deadline. Chiefs star QB Patrick Mahomes sprains his elbow but returns to finish 23‑of‑31 for 242 yards and two TDs; his MRI shows no major damage, yet future play could be limited. Rams rookie Puka Nacua injures his knee on the final snap versus Washington, with testing pending but no ACL tear suspected, while Steve Avila also goes down with a hamstring. Dolphins QB Malik Willis reports a tight groin after a 19‑9 loss to Detroit. Chargers’ Justin Herbert hurts his left middle finger in a 41‑15 defeat to the Texans, possibly a fracture. Seahawks veteran Drew Lock sustains an oblique injury, leaving his Week 10 status uncertain. These key ailments could shape roster moves ahead of the deadline.
Christian Mahogany's benching creates a difficult decision for Dan Campbell after Miles Frazier struggles in the Detroit Lions' win over Miami.
The Tennessee Titans sit at No. 2 in the 2027 NFL Draft, while winless Los Angeles Chargers hold the top slot after Week 9. The Titans outrank the Miami Dolphins thanks to a softer strength of schedule, though the Dolphins are favored to leapfrog them for the No. 1 pick if they win key games, including their Week 16 matchup against the Chargers. Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets and Washington Commanders each sit at 2‑2, with the Commanders behind the Jets due to a tie with the Giants. The article breaks down how weekly results and schedule strength could shuffle the draft order before season’s end.