Archive: 2025 / 09
Quarterback Joe Burrow undergoes surgery for a Grade 3 turf toe, sidelining him for at least three months. Backup Jake Browning steps in as Bengals chase playoffs.
At 31, Derrick Henry tops active NFL rushers with 11,615 yards and boasts a rare 1,500‑yard/15‑TD season three times. His 2020 and 2024 campaigns rank among the most dominant ever, yet modern running‑back devaluation and a Super Bowl‑less resume raise questions. A new contract with the Ravens could tip the scales, but longevity and team success remain the final hurdles for a Hall of Fame nod.
No. 21 Texas Tech crushed Oregon State 45-14 in Lubbock, moving to 3-0 behind Behren Morton's 442 yards and four touchdowns. The Red Raiders have averaged 58 points in three non-conference wins and never let the Beavers breathe. A game delay didn’t slow them. Next up: their first road and Big 12 test at Utah. Oregon State drops to 0-3 and needs answers on both sides of the ball.
The Vikings settled their quarterback depth chart for 2025: J.J. McCarthy starts, Carson Wentz is QB2, and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer lands QB3 after a standout preseason. Minnesota traded Sam Howell to the Eagles, doubling down on youth plus veteran insurance. The move signals full commitment to McCarthy while keeping proven experience ready behind him.