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Albert Breer’s NFL Mailbag: Why Joe Flacco Is a Game-Changer for the Bengals

The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 6h

📬@AlbertBreer’s NFL mailbag
✉️ Is Joe Flacco a game-changer?
✉️ Will the Dolphins fire everyone?
✉️ Why doesn’t the NFL have an elite team?
✉️ Are the Colts in win-now mode?
✉️ More

www.si.com/nfl/albert-b...

The veteran could keep Cincinnati alive until Joe Burrow’s return. Plus, Deshaun Watson’s future in Cleveland and the NFL.

What the Next Month or Two Will Reveal About the Eagles’ Offensive Identity

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The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 18h

The success of the Eagles’ season rests on how they will address their offensive evolution, and to date, there hasn’t been enough of one, Greg Bishop writes: www.si.com/nfl/what-nex...

This Philadelphia iteration shouldn’t be surprising if you’ve been listening to what the quarterback has said about their evolution going back to 2023.

NFL Quarterback Rankings: Familiar Face Tops the List, Lamar Jackson Out of Top Three

The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 18h

Lamar Jackson is out of the top three and Drake Maye is in the top 10 in our latest QB rankings from Matt Verderame: www.si.com/nfl/2025-qua...

Josh Allen is still the signal-caller to beat, but Matthew Stafford is playing inspired football in his 17th NFL season.

Examining Aaron Rodgers Through the Eyes of a Revenge Expert

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Mitch Goldich @mitchgoldich.bsky.social · 1d

A companion read: Earlier this season Greg Bishop spoke to a Revenge Expert: www.si.com/nfl/how-aaro...

An author says the Steelers’ quarterback ‘found a way, a useful way, to get his cake and eat it, too’ in Sunday’s win over his former team.

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Gilberto Manzano @gilbertomanzano.bsky.social · 1d

Joe Flacco trade grades: Browns were the smart team. Bengals are desperate
www.si.com/nfl/joe-flac...

Chargers-Ravens Trade Grades: Harbaugh Brothers Swap Defenders, Picks

The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 1d

The trade between the Harbaugh brothers lacks big names, but it does raise a few intriguing questions about where the reeling Ravens stand, @gilbertomanzano.bsky.social writes: www.si.com/nfl/chargers...

Baltimore strengthens its struggling secondary, while Los Angeles adds depth to its defensive line while waiting for Khalil Mack to get healthy.

Hunter Henry Shares ‘Big Emphasis’ for Mike Vrabel’s Patriots

The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 1d

@albert-breer.bsky.social’s Tuesday notes:
🏈 Hunter Henry on Vrabel’s play style
🏈 How the Jags built belief
🏈 Cam Ward on accountability
🏈 Joe Flacco trade
🏈 More

www.si.com/nfl/hunter-h...

The New England head coach has his team buying into his play style, and it’s paying off.

Joe Flacco Trade Grades: Browns Were the Smart Team

The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 1d

The Browns unloading Joe Flacco to their AFC North rival proves they’re all in on rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, @gilbertomanzano.bsky.social writes: www.si.com/nfl/joe-flac...

Cleveland continues to think about its future, while Cincinnati is still hanging onto its slim playoff hopes.

Joe Flacco Trade Says Everything About Bengals’ Belief in Themselves

The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 1d

@conororr.bsky.social salutes the Bengals for making an entertaining trade for Joe Flacco instead of going down without a fight www.si.com/nfl/joe-flac...

Cincinnati does not always get praise for its personnel moves, but we salute a team making a fun trade instead of going down without a fight.

A Brain Fart Scientist Explains Why NFL Players Drop the Ball at the Goal Line

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Mitch Goldich @mitchgoldich.bsky.social · 1d

A fun and interesting piece from @conororr.bsky.social on why players drop the ball at the goal line.

And I got to use the phrase “Brain Fart Scientist” in a headline: www.si.com/nfl/brain-fa...

A silly blunder has occurred two weeks in a row. Experts weigh in on multitasking deficits, bottom-up actions and why this keeps happening.

A Brain Fart Scientist Explains Why NFL Players Drop the Ball at the Goal Line

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The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 1d

Brain farts, multitasking deficits and bottom-up actions.

@conororr.bsky.social talks to experts in neuroscience and psychology to understand why players keep dropping the ball before the goal line: www.si.com/nfl/brain-fa...

A silly blunder has occurred two weeks in a row. Experts weigh in on multitasking deficits, bottom-up actions and why this keeps happening.

NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs Tumble After Falling Under .500

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The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 1d

5️⃣ Colts
1️⃣0️⃣ Jaguars
1️⃣7️⃣ Patriots
2️⃣4️⃣ Panthers

@conororr.bsky.social’s power rankings after Week 5: www.si.com/nfl/nfl-powe...

Kansas City’s loss to Jacksonville felt more self-inflicted than other defeats during the Patrick Mahomes era. Plus, the Colts and Commanders are on the rise.

Trevor Lawrence Still Isn't Perfect, But He's Just What the Surprising Jaguars Need

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The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 2d

Trevor Lawrence might never become the player we all want him to be. And the Jaguars might be just fine with that, writes @gilbertomanzano.bsky.social www.si.com/nfl/trevor-l...

I spent most of the fourth quarter between the Jaguars and Chiefs thinking about how to best summarize Trevor Lawrence’s career since entering the league as the

Sloppy Chiefs Dig Themselves Into an Even Deeper Hole With Disastrous Jaguars Loss

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The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 2d

The Chiefs couldn't get out of their own way on Monday night vs. the Jaguars, and lost another one-score game as a result.

Matt Vederame on what went wrong for Patrick Mahomes & Co.: www.si.com/nfl/sloppy-c...

Trevor Lawrence fell down, laid down, got up and fought his way to a win. At the same time, the Chiefs watched it all happen without much resistance, giving th

NFL Coaching Hot Seat Rankings: The Jobs That Could Be Open Soon

The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 2d

Matt Verderame unveils his coaching hot seat meter, and five head coaches could be in trouble as NFL teams work their way through the October schedule: www.si.com/nfl/nfl-coac...

The futures of five head coaches likely ride on the performance of their quarterbacks for the remainder of the season.

Four Things We Learned in NFL Week 5: Cowboys Deserve More Credit Than We’ve Given

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The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 2d

@gilbertomanzano.bsky.social’s what we learned in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season:
🏈 Cowboys deserve more credit
🏈 Raiders have a Geno Smith decision to make
🏈 Seahawks defense isn’t what many think it is
🏈 Titans have a springboard

www.si.com/nfl/four-thi...

Dallas has battled difficult circumstances this season and still managed to rout the Jets Sunday. Plus, the Raiders need to evaluate Geno Smith’s future.

Drake Maye Helps Stefon Diggs Get Revenge in Sparkling Prime-Time Debut

The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 2d

Drake Maye introduced himself as a dangerous quarterback and the Patriots as a legitimate playoff contender in Sunday’s win over the Bills, writes @gilbertomanzano.bsky.social www.si.com/nfl/drake-ma...

The second-year QB led the Patriots to a win over the Bills that introduces New England as a legitimate playoff contender—and made his top receiver a happy man.

Week 5 NFL Takeaways: Broncos Prove They’re Getting Better With Win Over Eagles

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The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 2d

In @albert-breer.bsky.social’s Week 5 takeaways:

💥 Broncos have gotten better
💥 Drake Maye 📈
💥 Bucs are impressive
💥 Colts are for real
💥 Brady Quinn’s busy weekend
💥 More

www.si.com/nfl/week-5-n...

After two early losses, Sean Payton’s team is rounding into form. Plus, the Buccaneers are impressive, the Colts are for real and much more.

The Cardinals Suffered the Kind of Loss That Can Completely Sink a Season

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The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 3d

The Cardinals suffered the kind of loss that can completely sink a season, writes @conororr.bsky.social www.si.com/nfl/cardinal...

Arizona had bloopers galore in a loss to the Titans, including a fumble on a surefire touchdown. Sometimes teams don’t recover.

It’s Time for the Dolphins to Start Thinking About 2026 and Beyond

The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 3d

After Sunday’s loss to the Panthers, it’s time for the Dolphins to start unloading big-money mistakes and thinking about their next head coach and GM, writes Matt Verderame: www.si.com/nfl/time-for...

For owner Stephen Ross, the question is rapidly becoming when to move on from his head coach, general manager and quarterback.

Shane Steichen Went From the Hot Seat to Coach of the Year Favorite

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The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 3d

Shane Steichen went from the hot seat to Coach of the Year favorite, writes @conororr.bsky.social www.si.com/nfl/shane-st...

Three teams released statements explaining why their coaches returned for 2025. Only the Colts showed how to support their guy.

The Good, Bad and Ugly in NFL Week 5: Broncos Stun Super Bowl Champs

The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 3d

The good, the bad and the ugly from Week 5, by Matt Verderame www.si.com/nfl/good-bad...

Denver overcame a 17-3 deficit to hand Philadelphia its first loss. Plus, Indianapolis showed why it could be a legitimate threat in the AFC.

The Unseen Details That explain Mac Jones’s Turnaround With the 49ers

The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 5d

Mac Jones is the right guy in the right place, keeping Brock Purdy’s team firmly on the tracks, and his performance has been good enough for everyone involved, writes @albert-breer.bsky.social www.si.com/nfl/the-unse...

There’ll be a lot of QB comparisons after his gutsy victory over the Rams. Albert Breer has the correct one to examine, one that the Niners have actually made.

NFL Week 5 Picks From the MMQB Staff: Broncos Look to Hand Eagles First Loss

The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 5d

➡️ Broncos look to hand Eagles first loss
➡️ Dillion Gabriel’s first start
➡️ Texans and Ravens risk slipping in AFC

The MMQB staff makes its picks for Week 5: www.si.com/nfl/2025-nfl...

Our writers and editors pick winners in all 14 games, including Dillion Gabriel’s first start and more.