NFL News, Injuries, and Standings.
Miami Dolphins starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is out on Injured Reserve for another concussion. Even though there has been some speculation about it, Tagovailoa has no plans for retirement, despite this being his third concussion in his young career. Without Tua as a healthy quarterback, Miami has been struggling recently, going 1-2.
The Rams have had several crucial injuries, such as Cooper Kupp’s recent ankle injury, Puka Nacua’s knee injury, and Matthew Staffords’s questionable condition following the Rams-Packers game on 10/6. Without such assets, the Rams are 1-4 and last in the NFC West.
Nico Collins, despite a 67-yard touchdown against the Bills, suffered a hamstring injury, and even with Collins out, C.J. Stroud still had plenty of WRs and RBs to choose from, such as Stefon Diggs, Tank Dell, and Dare Ogunbowale.
Current NFL Standings
- Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City, for the past couple of years, has been a force to be reckoned with, winning three Super Bowls in the past five years. It is no surprise that Kansas City, led by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, is number one on this list. Especially with their 26-13 win against the Saints, where JuJu Smith-Schuster put up amazing numbers with 7 catches for 130 yards. Travis Kelce also had an awesome game, stepping up for 9 catches for a total of 70 yards.
- Minnesota Vikings
After a 23-17 win against the Jets in London, the Vikings have kept their undefeated record, advancing to 5-0. Even though Sam Darnold had one of the worst games of the season, he made crucial throws to Justin Jefferson and Johnny Mundt in the fourth quarter to set up a game-sealing field goal.
- Detroit Lions
Detroit’s bye week gave them some extra time to work out some kinks they have had in their offense and defense, but so far, their offense line has done some incredible work, putting them in the top 5 teams. Their week 4 game against
- Houston Texans
With a 67-yard touchdown, Nico Collins sealed the win for Houston 23-20 against the Bills, however, he left the game with a hamstring injury. However, Houston’s defense held Josh Allen, only allowing 131 passing yards and 1 touchdown.
- Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore’s exciting victory over Cincinnati 41-38 in OT has put them at 3-2 for the season. Lamar Jackson had an outstanding game, throwing for over 300 yards and 4 touchdowns.
