Tua Tagovailoa on the bench? Mike McDaniel thinks about it
The coach of the Miami Dolphins, Mike McDaniel admitted during the post-game press conference that a change of quarterback was “under consideration”. The team just lost to the Steelers 28-15, having looked harmless on offense. The Florida franchise is officially eliminated in the race for the playoffs with this defeat, and it is its offensive leader who is singled out.
Tua Taigovaloa may have scored 2 touchdowns at the end of the game when the result was sealed, but his performance once again remains disappointing. His coach believes that he “wasn’t good enough” last night. He has 20 touchdowns but above all 15 interceptions this year, which is his worst total in a season.
The Hawaiian player continues to raise doubts about his level, to the point of making his own coach doubt. His potential replacements are Zach Wilson, the former Jets player, and Quinn Ewers, rookie and ex-teammate of Arch Manning at Texas.
The coach, however, clarified that he would not make any hasty decisions and that he wanted to analyze the situation with his staff. The Dolphins hope to revive an attack that has been losing its bearings for several weeks. Miami will challenge Cincinnati this Sunday, for a meeting between those eliminated from the race for the playoffs. No doubt a good opportunity to see new faces.
Rams counting on Davante Adams to play against Seattle
HC Sean McVay indicated that Davante Adams (WR) will have every chance of playing this Thursday against the Seahawks, despite doubts surrounding his physical condition, according to ESPN. The coach said the team will evaluate his condition until the game, but that Adams remains in the offensive plans.
As a reminder, Adams aggravated his hamstring injury on Sunday against Detroit. The player, who came out during the match, did not train this Tuesday. The Rams remain “optimistic” about the progress of his injury, despite the game being Thursday night.
Dolphins: Minkah Fitzpatrick injured in calf
Minkah Fitzpatrick (S) has been dealing with a calf injury since Monday night and the game against the Steelers. The franchise announces that its safety is uncertain for the next game and that its condition will be evaluated “week by week”.
Since his return to Miami, the defender has started every game for 82 tackles, 6 passes defended and 1 interception.
Jets thank Allen Lazard
The New York Jets released the receiver Allen Lazard, after three seasons with the franchise. Lazard, 30, no longer had a regular role in the attack and had been “healthy scratch” (declared inactive although not injured) several times this season. ESPN confirms to us that the player has requested to be released.
He signed a four-year, $44 million contract in 2023 with the aim of supporting Aaron Rodgers, but never really lived up to expectations. In total, he recorded 70 receptions for 911 yards and 8 touchdowns with the Jets.
Cowboys: Jerry Jones puts pressure on Matt Eberflus
The Cowboys are not expected to make the playoffs this season. A disappointment for Dallas and Jerry Jones, the owner. A situation partly due to poor defensive performances. The Cowboys are currently 30th in points conceded per game. So obviously, Jerry Jones wants change on the subject and puts pressure on Matt Eberflus (DC).
Asked on a local radio about the Dallas defense and the future of Matt Eberflus, Jerry Jones gives his expectations linked to the end of the season.
»I think the end of the season should be a big criterion because these last 3 games are vital for us. How we play the next few weeks will be important because, I truly believe, we are in top health. [ndlr : comprendre que la défense a peu de blessé et les titulaires sont présents]. If we have 3 good matches, I think that should be taken into account when making a decision. Against Minnesota, we let their quarterback have a big game. That wasn’t the plan. We could have put more pressure on him. It seems that several quarterbacks who don’t play well, when they face us play better… I think that also says something about us. I think we should have had this defense in better shape sooner. “
If Jerry Jones did not help his coordinator by trading Micah Parsons before the start of the season, the message is nevertheless clear: Matt Eberflus is in an ejection seat. If the coordinator leaves, Dallas will have to bring in a 4th defensive coach in 4 seasons… Not necessarily the best way to have stability…
Cardinals: Bam Knight joins injured list
It’s not running season in Arizona. Hit in the ankle against the Texans, Bam Knight sees his season end. The runner joins the team’s injured list and will therefore miss the last 3 games.
After James Conner and Trey Benson, he is therefore the 3rd Cardinals runner to finish on the list. Arizona should split carries between Michael Carter and Emari Demercado to finish the season.
Younghoe Koo cut by the Giants
It’s definitely not the season for the Korean kicker. After being cut at the end of week 1 by the Falcons, he is now thanked by the New York Giants, the team which signed him during the season. It is the Big Apple team which announces it to us via an official press release.
It must be said that the Korean player knows how to get noticed for the wrong reasons. In week 1 he missed a FG at the buzzer which put his team at the time, the Falcons, in doubt of defeat. 2 weeks ago, he made the rounds on the networks for having shot in the field rather than in the ball. No doubt we won’t see him again in the league anytime soon.
Michael Badgley new Bills kicker
Buffalo has found its replacement for Matt Prater. With a quadriceps injury, Prater will not play on Sunday and will therefore be replaced by Micahel Badgley. This season, Badgley has played 7 times for the Colts. He returned a copy of 10/11 for the field goal and 18/21 for the extra point.
Titans: massacre among the safeties
Last Sunday was a dark day for the Titans safeties. Kevin Winston, Xavier Woods and Mike Brown were injured against the 49ers. And the franchise announces that the 3 players are on the injured list. The first two mentioned suffer from a hamstring injury, the third is injured in the ankle.
It is therefore Kendell Brooks who should take one of the starting places alongside Malik Hooker this weekend. To make up for these losses, the franchise recruited two players from the reserve teams of Baltimore and Detroit: Erick Hallett and Sanousi Kane.
Marcus Maye joins Chargers
While he has not yet played in 2025, Marcus Maye is trying to find a place in the NFL. The safety has just joined the Chargers for the end of the season. He finished the 2024 season on injured reserve with an ankle injury. With 92 games in the NFL and 9 interceptions in 8 seasons, his experience could be interesting in a team launched for the playoffs.
Maye takes advantage of injuries to Elijah Molden and RJ Mickens to find a place.
Snoop Dogg at halftime of the Lions-Vikings Christmas Game
For NFL Christmas Gameday 2025, Snoop Dogg will headline the halftime show during the game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings. Netflix will broadcast the match live on December 25. The league and its streaming partner announced the news.
The hip-hop legend promises festive performances with special guests for a show called Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Partywhich will be seen by a global audience on the platform. After Jack White for the Thanksgiving Game, the NFL continues to invest in halftime shows.
