The Green Bay Packers dominate the New England Patriots 45‑27 in Week 9, but star running back Josh Jacobs fractures his right ring finger early and exits after four carries. Jacobs self‑reduced the dislocation on the field, but the injury sidelines him for the rest of the game, and his availability for next week remains uncertain, though coach Matt LaFleur stays hopeful. Quarterback Jordan Love shines with 372 yards and three touchdowns, while the defense forces four turnovers. The Packers now turn their attention to a Week 10 showdown with the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field, aiming to improve their NFC North standing before a Week 11 bye.
Breaking down all the key plays through video analysis in the Packers' blowout win over the Patriots, including Drake Maye's three interceptions and the top seven explosive pass plays allowed by the Patriots:
The Bills are reportedly eyeing safety Budda Baker, though Arizona isn’t expected to entertain offers. Jets DE Will McDonald has submitted a trade request after feeling undervalued by the new coaching staff; Jets head coach Aaron Glenn says the team will keep him but remains non‑committal. Meanwhile, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel criticized cornerback Christian Gonzalez’s sluggish start in a recent loss to the Packers, demanding better performance from him and the unit. The article ties together roster moves and coaching remarks across the AFC.
The Green Bay Packers held workouts on Monday for six quarterbacks and tight ends, eyeing practice‑squad depth as running back Chris Brooks and edge rusher Micah Parsons are expected to return to the 53‑man roster. The QBs include Bradley Carter, a former Toledo and South Alabama all‑Sun Belt player who spent time with the Raiders, 49ers and Jaguars, and Jalen Morton, a former Packers undrafted free agent now coming off a productive USFL season. Tight‑end prospects featured are Zach Davidson (ex‑Vikings, UFL champion), Kenny Fletcher Jr. (undrafted Rutgers convert), and Zack Kuntz, the top‑rated 2023 TE prospect. The sessions reflect Green Bay’s search for versatile depth ahead of upcoming games.
The Vikings’ hunt for a running back intensifies as the Green Bay Packers, also desperate after RB Josh Jacobs faces legal trouble and a fractured ring‑finger surgery, enter the market. Minnesota’s backfield woes—injuries to Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason and Demond Claiborne’s IR spot—push GM Nolan Teasley to consider trade offers, possibly outbidding Green Bay for talent like Alvin Kamara, Jonathan Taylor or Tony Pollard before the Nov. 10 deadline. With the Bears and Lions already moving, the Vikings must balance cost against need ahead of a Monday Night Football showdown with the Bills.
The New England Patriots waive 23‑year‑old rookie tight end Tanner Arkin, opening a practice‑squad spot after releasing OLB Jose Ramirez. Arkin, an undrafted 2026 free agent from Colorado State/Illinois, appeared in seven games, logging 60 offensive and 41 special‑teams snaps and even filling in at fullback for the injured Reggie Gilliam. The Patriots’ tight‑end depth now relies on captain Hunter Henry, 2026 first‑round pick Eli Raridon, and waiver claim Cameron Latu, with Tanner Conner on the scout team. The move follows a 45‑27 loss to Green Bay as the 5‑4 Patriots prepare to play the Detroit Lions in Germany.
The Green Bay Packers held workouts for six free agents on Monday, featuring quarterbacks Carter Bradley and Jalen Morton and four tight ends—Zach Davidson, Kenny Fletcher, Zack Kuntz, and D.J. Rogers. Bradley, a 26‑year‑old undrafted South Alabama QB, has bounced between the Raiders, Raiders practice squad, Las Vegas, and Jacksonville, most recently on a futures deal before being waived. The Packers are evaluating these players as they look to add depth at QB and TE ahead of the season’s second half.
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.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur gives the latest injury report ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Vikings. Linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper felt a chest issue pre‑game, was pulled after two snaps and replaced by Nick Niemann, but LaFleur expects him back soon. Left guard Aaron Banks dealt with a groin strain, shuffled in and out of the lineup as Kevin Zeitler rotated at guard; the coach says the situation will be evaluated and hopes it isn’t lingering. LaFleur also declined to set a timeline for RB Josh Jacobs’ surgery, amid rumors of an IR move.
The Patriots head into their Munich showdown with the Detroit Lions grappling with a deepening offensive line crisis and a key running back uncertainty. Starting left guard Ben Brown suffered a knee injury against Green Bay and is confirmed out for the week, joining guards Mike Onwenu, Alijah Vera‑Tucker and hamstring‑limited Greg Van Roten on the injury list. Coach Mike Vrabel is weighing whether veteran Greg Van Roten can return. Meanwhile, RB Rhamondre Stevenson’s knee is under MRI review after exiting the 45‑27 loss, leaving the Patriots reliant on backup Corey Kiner and Lan Larison, while second‑year back TreVeyon Henderson remains sidelined. Wideout A.J. Brown may travel to Germany but his game status is still undecided. These gaps could further strain rookie QB Drake Maye’s protection and playmaking as New England seeks continuity on the line and in the backfield.
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs suffers a broken ring finger after it got caught on a Patriots facemask and will undergo surgery. CBS Sports reports he could miss up to three weeks, which includes the Packers' bye week, allowing the team to keep him off injured reserve and preserve scarce IR spots. If placed on IR, Jacobs would miss four games (five weeks with the bye). In his absence, the backfield features MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr., Kaleb Johnson and potentially Chris Brooks, while Lloyd recovers from a knee injury.
Matt LaFleur reveals that Packers rookie running back Josh Jacobs suffered a fractured finger in the opening minutes of the 45-27 win over the New England Patriots on Nov. 9, 2026. Jacobs managed just four carries for five yards before exiting, ending his modest three‑game comeback with only 80 rushing yards total. Green Bay still posted 129 ground yards, thanks to second‑year back Kaleb Johnson’s two rushing touchdowns. Despite the injury, LaFleur hopes to adjust Jacobs’ role once he recovers, while quarterback Jordan Love continues to shoulder the offense.
The 2026 NFL MVP race is now a quarterback showdown between Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Jordan Love as the season hits Week 10. Allen (Buffalo) leads with 1,793 passing yards, 11 TDs and 9 rushing scores, highlighted by a 41‑31 win over Detroit and a 121‑yard rushing performance against the Rams. Burrow (Cincinnati) rides a hot streak, posting a 16‑3 TD‑INT line, a league‑leading 77% completion rate and 2,386 passing yards, though his early season numbers were modest. Love (Green Bay) tops the league in passing yards (2,618) and has logged three 260‑plus yard games, but his efficiency lags behind his peers. Week 10 matchups will determine who pulls ahead in the MVP conversation.
After a win over the Indianapolis Colts, Dak Prescott says the Dallas Cowboys have what it takes to clinch a playoff spot despite trailing the New York Giants in the NFC East (Giants 5-2-1, Cowboys 4-5). Prescott praises the front office and stresses it’s now on the players. The Cowboys face a three‑home‑game stretch starting Sunday, Nov. 15 at the 49ers, then the Titans (Nov. 22) and a Thanksgiving showdown with the Eagles (Nov. 26). Their last playoff run ended in a 48‑32 loss to Green Bay in Jan. 2024.
Josh Jacobs undergoes surgery on a fractured ring finger after exiting the Packers’ 45-27 Week 9 victory over the Patriots. CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz says the 28‑year‑old RB will miss up to three weeks, likely sitting out the Week 10 game against Minnesota and possibly returning for Week 11 versus the Rams. NFL insider Tom Pelissero notes the team may still place him on IR after the procedure. Backup Kaleb Johnson stepped in, rushing for 68 yards and a TD. Jacobs has logged just 80 yards and one score in three games this season, marking his lowest production to date.
Tom Brady returned to Gillette Stadium on Nov. 8 as a FOX broadcaster for the Patriots‑Packers game, teaming with Kevin Burkhardt while the Patriots fell 45‑27. The weekend also saw Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction and Erin Andrews celebrate her 300th NFL broadcast. Andrews posted an emotional reply to Brady’s heartfelt Instagram tribute to the FOX crew, praising the family‑like bond they share. Brady’s message thanked teammates past and present, emphasizing the teamwork behind every broadcast. The episode highlighted both Brady’s nostalgic return to New England and Andrews’ broadcasting milestone.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs, who returned in Week 7 after a six‑game Commissioner’s Exempt List stint following an offseason arrest, will undergo surgery on a fractured right ring finger. The injury happened in the first quarter of the Packers’ 45‑27 win over the New England Patriots, forcing him out of the game. Jacobs is expected to miss up to three weeks but will not be placed on short‑term IR. Since his activation on Oct. 24, he has logged 36 carries for 80 yards with one rushing TD, plus 11 receptions for 68 yards and two receiving TDs. New police records also reveal additional domestic abuse allegations.
Josh Jacobs made his season debut just three weeks ago, but the Green Bay Packers running back is now dealing with an injury.
The Los Angeles Rams face a critical deadline as the 2026 NFL trade window closes Tuesday. With Davante Adams on IR and rookie Puka Nacua nursing a knee injury, GM Les Snead must add a wide receiver to keep Matthew Stafford protected. The article lists targets such as Josh Downs, Brian Thomas Jr., George Pickens, Jauan Jennings, Dontayvion Wicks, and even Stefon Diggs. At 5‑4, the Rams head into a tough stretch against the Cardinals, Packers, Chiefs and 49ers, and lacking depth could jeopardize their Super Bowl hopes.
Going into a Monday Night Football clash with the Buffalo Bills, the 6-1 Vikings rely on a strong defense while their offense flounders. Dan Orlovsky, on The Pat McAfee Show, says the team must consider "outrageous" quarterback trades if starter Carson Wentz, who is stepping in for a benched Kyler Murray, fails to spark the offense against Buffalo. Orlovsky urges the front office to explore any possible trade, no matter how radical, before the deadline. He notes Wentz has thrown for 276 yards and three TDs in two appearances, all coming in the Week 1 win over Green Bay.
The Chiefs’ 35‑12 victory over the Jets keeps them tied at 6‑2 with a 6‑1 AFC record, positioning them just behind the league‑leading Bills (6‑1) as the AFC playoff race tightens. Meanwhile, the Jaguars (6‑2), Steelers (6‑2) and Bengals (6‑2) round out a six‑team logjam, while Denver (7‑2) holds the West lead. Key shifts include New England’s 45‑27 loss to Green Bay and Cleveland’s overtime defeat by New Orleans, widening the gap between the top six and the rest of the conference. The updated Week 9 standings underline a crucial mid‑season battle for playoff seeding.
Patriots guard Ben Brown suffers a knee injury that sidelines him for this week’s matchup against the Detroit Lions, coach Mike Vrabel confirms. Brown left the loss to Green Bay in the second quarter and will miss the game, likely handing the left‑guard duties to Walter Rouse, who finished the Packers contest. Vrabel hints that interior lineman Greg Van Roten could be activated from IR, but if not, Matt Pryor will start at right guard. The injury adds to a string of O‑line setbacks for New England, including Alijah Vera‑Tucker and Mike Onwenu.
The article argues that the NFL’s credibility crisis extends beyond frequent penalties to the league’s refusal to air replays of controversial calls. It cites a late Packers‑Patriots game where backup QB Tommy DeVito was flagged for a questionable 15‑yard unnecessary‑roughness penalty on Dani Dennis‑Sutton—a play Fox did not replay. The call turned a potential Packers three‑point drive into a Patriots first‑down and a quick touchdown, narrowing the lead to 45‑27. The author links this opacity to broader gambling concerns and calls for transparent replay coverage to restore trust.
Jordan Love leads the Packers to a dominant 45-27 road win over the New England Patriots, throwing three TDs and racking up 372 passing yards. Receivers Matthew Golden and Christian Watson each eclipse 160 yards, while the defense forces four sacks and three interceptions, two by Xavier McKinney. Despite the statement victory, Love stresses the focus now shifts to Week 10 against division‑leading Minnesota, urging complete preparation and aggression. The win lifts Green Bay to 5‑3, but the NFC North race remains tight.
The Patriots fell to 5-4 after a 38‑21 home loss to the Green Bay Packers, where rookie QB Drake Maye threw three TDs but also three interceptions. Legendary former Patriot Tom Brady, calling the game for FOX, took a playful jab at Maye, calling his throws “deli meat” during a post‑game interview with Packers defender Evan Williams. The quip continues Brady’s trend of mocking quarterbacks with food analogies. New England’s bigger problem was its defense, as Jordan Love and Matthew Golden repeatedly beat the secondary. The Patriots now head to Germany next Sunday to face the Detroit Lions.