Penn State and Ohio State swap spots in this week’s USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-134 heading into Saturday’s colossal Big Ten matchup in Happy Valley.

The Buckeyes slip one spot to No. 4 after struggling to beat Nebraska 21-17. Playing as almost four-touchdown underdogs, the Cornhuskers were able to control the clock and slow down the Buckeyes’ running game while allowing just one third-down conversion.

The Nittany Lions climb to No. 3 after owning the second half of a 28-13 win at Wisconsin. Penn State gets bonus points for pulling away despite losing quarterback Drew Allar late in the first half. Backup Beau Pribula stepped in and had 126 yards of offense and a touchdown in relief.

That’s the most notable change in a 1-134 that is largely unchanged near the top after an uneventful Saturday. Two other teams on the move are No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 11 Texas A&M after significant wins against ranked competition.

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The Fighting Irish are up three after riding six Navy turnovers to a 51-14 win. A&M jumps up four spots after beating LSU 38-23 behind an inspired performance from backup quarterback Marcel Reed, who completed both of his pass attempts for 70 yards and added 62 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

Among this week’s biggest drops are No. 50 Liberty, down 18 after a humiliating loss to Kennesaw State, and No. 83 Oklahoma State, down 21 after losing to Baylor. The Cowboys have dropped five in a row after a perfect non-conference season and are in last place in the Big 12.

NEW YORK — It has been 15 years, nearly to the day, since Shane Victorino rolled a slow ground ball to second baseman Robinson Cano and, before Cano could even complete the throw to first, a sea of pinstriped gentlemen began streaming out of Yankee Stadium’s first base dugout to celebrate the team’s 27th championship.

That 7-3 conquest of the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the 2009 World Series was the last Fall Classic game contested in the Bronx, a dry spell that will be broken Monday night.

Yet this time, it is not an expected coronation, but rather a cry for help that will mark Game 3 of this World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

“We have to win,” says first baseman Anthony Rizzo. “That’s the bottom line.”

It is not what the Yankees wanted, coming home to a 2-0 deficit in this World Series, with a pair of dispiriting losses in Los Angeles that only provided so much consolation in the fact the Yankees went toe-to-toe with the Dodgers – who needed a walk-off Freddie Freeman grand slam to win Game 1 – only to come up short twice.

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Enter the homefield advantage.

“I think we need our fans more than ever right now, for sure,” says Rizzo. “They back us, they pump us up, they put pressure on other teams. The Bronx is a special place. When that stadium is rocking, we feel it.

“We need every ounce of their energy coming into Monday.”

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Perhaps the partisan roar will inject some life into slugger Aaron Judge, whose six strikeouts in nine at-bats have left a gaping hole in the middle of the Yankee lineup and, in essence, have the Yankees playing one MVP down against the Dodgers, who count three of their own on their current roster.

“The fans are going to bring the energy. When they bring the energy, they’re going to get the team going,” says slugger Juan Soto, whose Game 2 home run tied the game briefly, before a power surge from Freeman and Teoscar Hernández led to a 4-2 Dodgers win.

“It’s not easy playing in front of 40,000 fans that are against you. That’s why every team wants to get the top seed, to get to start the series at home.”

Games 3, 4 and 5 in the Bronx are pretty much the last voucher the Yankees have. They got a great Game 1 start from Gerrit Cole, who pitched into the seventh inning, only for an unearned run and Freeman’s heroics doom them.

They will now turn to Schmidt, who was off to an excellent start this year before a shoulder strain cost him three months until a September return. He’s been healthy and effective ever since, recording 14 outs and giving up two runs in each of his playoff starts.

A World Series assignment at home is no small thing.

“You can use it to give yourself a big boost. You definitely feel that when you’re out there. It’s definitely added adrenaline,” says Schmidt.

‘I treat every game, as we all do, as a must win. Down 2-0, whatever the record is, we’re treating each game like we have to go out there and win it. Nothing’s changing.”

Well, something has to change for the Yankees.

Maybe not process so much as outcome. They have 14 hits to the Dodgers’ 15, have been tied or within two runs in the ninth inning, knocked out Dodgers closer Blake Treinen in Game 2, and will only gain familiarity with the opposing relievers as the series unfolds.

Perhaps a gust of wind at their back – in the form of some 47,000 full-throatd partisans – will make a difference.

“This series could easily be 2-0, us,” says slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who hit a two-run homer in Game 1 and an RBI single in the ninth inning of Game 2, in a rally that fell short. “That’s what happens when you have an extremely good ballclub on the other side. It could go any way.

“They’ll bring the noise. They understand what’s at stake.”

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The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 30-24 on ‘Sunday Night Football’ in Week 8. The victory led to a somewhat awkward moment on the field during a live post-game interview.

49ers defensive end Nick Bosa crashed NBC sideline reporter Melissa Stark’s live postgame interview Brock Purdy, George Kittle and Isaac Guerendo on the Levi’s Stadium field; The 49ers star appeared in the background wearing a ‘Make America Great Again’ hat.

Bosa leaned over Purdy’s shoulder and pointed towards his white-and-gold cap, which featured former president Donald Trump’s ‘MAGA’ slogan.

His teammates paused and acknowledged him; Kittle laughed as Bosa returned to the locker room. Stark seemed to be caught off guard as Bosa wasn’t among the game’s stars selected for the live interview.

‘Alright, Nick Bosa with a message there,’ Stark said.

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Speaking at the podium after the game, Bosa was questioned about the hat.

‘I’m not going to talk too much about it, but it’s an important time,’ he said.

Bosa had three tackles and one sack in the victory. The four-time Pro Bowler had 3.5 sacks and 25 tackles entering Week 8. The 49ers improved to 4-4 on the year.

Week 8 in the NFL saw a game-winning Hail Mary in the afternoon slate, a wild finish to the early slate of games that saw a Super Bowl contender (Baltimore Ravens) lose to a previously one-win team (Browns) and an NFC contender (Philadelphia Eagles) stack another positive performance as it returns to form.

And yet, one of the bigger storylines from the day is the utter implosion from the Aaron-Rodgers-led New York Jets, who are in free fall and now face questions about the direction the team should take, with another rebuild potentially looming.

Here are the winners and losers from Week 8 on Sunday.

WINNERS

Commanders need a little luck but prevail despite inefficiencies

Washington went 0-for-3 in the red zone and didn’t score a touchdown in its only goal-to-go situation against the Chicago Bears. The Commanders had to settle for field goals all game and didn’t score a touchdown until the final play, a 52-yard Hail Mary touchdown that won the game 18-15.

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Yet, despite the offensive inefficiency the Commanders (6-2) clamped down on Chicago, limiting the Bears to conversion on just 2 of 12 third downs, and keeping rookie Caleb Williams reined in; Williams completed just 10 of 24 passes (41.7%) for 131 yards. Williams was effective on the ground and Washington benefitted massively from a bizarre play call in which the Bears handed it off on a third-and-goal from the one to backup center Doug Kramer Jr., leading to a fumble, but Washington (6-2) is now the No. 2 seed in the NFC and showed it can win even when it doesn’t play cleanly.

Fully healthy, balance is back for Philadelphia’s offense

The Eagles have fully embraced balance as part of their offensive identity, to excellent results. After missing time, receivers A.J. Brown (84 yards in Sunday’s 37-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals) and DeVonta Smith (85 yards and a touchdown) have brought consistency to Philadelphia’s passing attack, and quarterback Jalen Hurts is playing more decisively.

That has also opened up more opportunity for the rushing game, which continues to excel under Saquon Barkley. The Eagles (5-3) have won three in a row and scored the last 17 points against the Bengals. The Tush Push continues to be nearly unstoppable, and the Eagles have not committed a single turnover during their winning streak.

The Cardinals turn the corner

Arizona, in the second season of Jonathan Gannon’s tenure as head coach, has been a much-improved team. And in a 28-27 comeback win against the Miami Dolphins, the Cardinals showed just how difficult they can be to defend.

Kyler Murray killed the Dolphins with precision on crossing routes, finding rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. and tight end Trey McBride. It was a smart game planning move; Miami’s secondary lacks elite speed and couldn’t keep pace with Arizona’s targets on free releases. Arizona (4-4) is currently sitting in first place in the NFC West, thanks to tiebreakers. Still, it’s clear the Cardinals are an ascending team, building positive momentum.

In weak AFC East, Bills running away with (another) division title

The AFC has 16 teams. Two squads in the AFC East, the Patriots and Jets, are tied for 2-6 and currently sitting in the 14th and 15th seeds in the conference. The 2-5 Dolphins aren’t far better off in the 10 seed. That means that after a 31-10 romp against the Seahawks, the 6-2 Bills are almost certainly running away with yet another division title, which would be their fifth in a row.

Still, none of Buffalo’s six victories have come against teams that currently have a winning record. In fact, the combined record of opponents the Bills have defeated is 15-31 (.326). On one hand, the Bills cannot control which teams are on their schedule. On the other, Buffalo needs to show it can consistently top the tougher opponents it faces, with its two losses coming against the Ravens and Texans. A four-game stretch starting Week 11 that includes games against the Chiefs (7-0), 49ers (4-4) and Lions (6-1) should be telling.

LOSERS

This Jets season has been an abject failure

And New York, loser of five in a row, only has itself to blame. This when doubling down (tripling down?) backfires spectacularly. The Jets went all-in on this Aaron Rodgers build, surrounding him with old friends – emphasis on old, in several cases – which means the Jets (2-6) are staring down another rebuild, with no clear plan in place for the future.

Rodgers turns 41 in a little more than a month. He’s under contract for next season. Frankly, the Jets should consider an attempt to get out of it. This receiving corps, this offense, the shape of the coaching staff — it was all done to appease Rodgers, and his play simply has been nowhere near the costs of these investments. It’s time to wonder whether Rodgers will be committed for another season of this. Either way, the Jets should divert their focus entirely to landing a franchise quarterback in the draft.

Cowboys’ inability to run drags Dallas to dregs of NFC

The Cowboys entered Sunday already ranked dead last in the NFL in rushing offense as the only team to average fewer than 80 yards per game on the ground. With starting running back Rico Dowdle out against the 49ers, the Cowboys hoped that Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook, the latter activated off of the practice squad, would be able to sustain consistent production in the ground game.

Dallas ran for 56 yards on 19 carries for just 2.9 yards per attempt. San Francisco, by comparison, ran for 223 yards on 36 attempts. Dallas’ offense, when there’s no threat of a competent rushing game, becomes predictable and puts enormous pressure on Dak Prescott. Worse still: The Cowboys are a poorly constructed offense whose No. 2 and No. 3 receivers are 6-foot-1 and 5-foot-9, respectively. The Cowboys (3-4) fell to the bottom quarter of the NFC standings. They look like a team headed for an offseason marked by transition.

The Ravens let themselves down, again

It seems that, every season, Jon Harbaugh’s Ravens have an inexplicable letdown that calls into question their status as a legitimate contender. This year, it came against a Browns team that entered Sunday with one win and was starting Jameis Winston at quarterback.

In these letdowns, Baltimore (5-3) incomprehensibly goes against the very things on which they base their identity. The Ravens are the NFL’s top rushing offense; against the Browns, Baltimore ran the ball 21 times. Derrick Henry, who averaged 6.6 yards per carry against Cleveland, received only 11 carries. Baltimore, therefore, constantly faced third-and-longs and converted just 2 of 10 third-down tries. All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton dropped what would’ve been a game-sealing interception. The next play, Winston threw a 38-yard, game-winning touchdown after safety Eddie Jackson suffered a breakdown in coverage. Ravens receivers dropped passes all game long.

Shane Steichen gets mindlessly aggressive

This is when situational coaching costs teams games. Against the Texans, the Colts held the ball late in the first half — with 34 seconds left to play, to be exact — from their own 12-yard line. The game was tied at 10 and the Colts were set to get the ball back to start the third quarter. The glaringly obvious sensible move was to kneel the ball, regroup and start the second half strong.

Instead, coach Shane Steichen opted to call a pass play on a third-and-3, one that Texans safety Jalen Pitre intercepted. This, despite having 2021 All-Pro Jonathan Taylor at running back. On the next play, the Texans scored a touchdown. Anthony Richardson of course deserves blame for telegraphing the pass, but Steichen never should have put his young quarterback in that position. The Colts, in simplest terms, had nothing to gain from that passing play.

Indianapolis (4-4) would go on to lose the game by three.

LOS ANGELES — High-powered agent Scott Boras stands near his front-row seat at Dodger Stadium, looks at his client – soon-to-be one of the wealthiest athletes in the world – and can’t stop but think about how history could have been dramatically altered.

Boras wouldn’t be watching Freddie Freeman’sgrand slam in Game 1, or Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s gem in Game 2, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees in this World Series.

He wouldn’t be watching the Yankees vying for their first World Series since 2009, ending their longest drought in three decades.

Boras believes he’d still be watching All-Star right fielder Juan Soto in the World Series, but he’d be wearing a San Diego Padres uniform.

“If (Padres owner) Peter Seidler were still alive,’ Boras told USA TODAY Sports, “none of this would be happening. Juan would have been with the Padres. He never would have been traded to the Yankees.

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“He’d be a Padre today.’

And a Padre for the rest of his career.

“Peter and I were knee-deep in Juan Soto (contract) discussions,’ Boras reveals. “Well advanced. His illness really stopped the process because we knew the organization would be different. He wanted to push it through even though he was ill.’

The contract was never consummated.

“I have a text message from him four days before he died,’ Boras said. ”Be back online real quick.’ ‘

Three weeks later, Soto was traded to the Yankees.

“That doesn’t happen if Peter is alive,’ Boras said. “Where we were at, Peter would have gotten the deal done. We were very close. Peter was not afraid.’

Never, Boras said, would Seidler have permitted Soto to be traded to the Yankees – or anywhere else.

“Peter was not trading Juan Soto,’ Boras said. “No way. He kept saying, ‘I traded for a franchise. I’m not giving him up.’ He couldn’t believe they [the Nationals] traded Juan Soto. He loved Juan.’

If the Padres kept Soto, the Yankees aren’t the benefactors of his spectacular season.

And if the Padres had kept Soto, well, he perhaps he doesn’t become one of the greatest young stars to hit the free-agent market in baseball history – posting a 8.1 WAR this season and at least a 6.0 WAR in three of the last four seasons.

“In my mind, there is elite WAR, and then the rest of the players,’ Boras said. “An elite player has an evaluation that is so extreme because he brings in market, he brings in fans and he brings in broadcasting [revenue] which adds to the valuation of the player in addition to what he does on the field.’

Soto, 26, could soon become the highest-paid player in history, earning a contract in excess of $500 million, which would eclipse the present-day value of Shohei Ohtani’s contract deal the Dodgers. Although Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million contract, $680 million is deferred without interest for 10 years, giving it a value of $460 million, according to MLB’s calculations.

“The story of how he got to free agency is remarkable,’ Boras said. “A young Dominican kid who had to go through all of the [crap] to get to free agency. It’s just a testament to his intellect, turning down $100 million, $200 million, $300 million, $400 million offers.’

Soto was ultimately offered a 15-year, $440 million contract by the Washington Nationals in 2022, after rejecting three earlier offers, making him the highest-paid player in history at the time.

Soto flatly rejected the offer. He didn’t make a counter. The Nationals, fearing that Soto was committed to testing the free agent market in 2 ½ years, traded Soto to the San Diego Padres in July 2022.

Soto helped lead the Padres to the National League Championship Series, losing in six games to the Philadelphia Phillies. It only whet Seidler’s appetite to build a powerhouse that could challenge the Dodgers in the NL West. They went on a spending spree, signing shortstop Xander Bogaerts, giving Manny Machado a $350 million contract extension – and even offered Aaron Judge more than $400 million.

The Padres grossly underachieved, didn’t reach the postseason with a 82-80 record and let manager Bob Melvin depart for San Francisco.

The Padres, who lost more than $200 million in 2023, immediately began to slash their payroll by $90 million, and to make sure they stayed below the luxury tax, began openly shopping Soto before eventually trading him in a seven-player package.

Soto, who became part of the most dynamic 1-2 punches in history with Judge, led the Yankees to their first American League pennant since 2009 after missing the postseason last year, and is doing everything in his power in October to make sure they win a 28th title.

Soto, who celebrated his 26th birthday Friday, has homered four times this postseason, and in three of the Yankees’ past four games, including his three-run homer in the 10th inning of the Yankees’ ALCS-clinching win in Cleveland. He’s hitting .350 (14-for-40) with a 1.160 OPS in the Yankees’ 11 games.

“You can be the best player, you can do whatever you want,’ Soto said. “But at the end of the day, people remember you if you win a World Series and what you did for that team.”

The Yankees haven’t hidden their desire to have him return. The crosstown Mets, with the richest owner in baseball in Steve Cohen, could be beckoning. The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to strongly pursue him to team up with Boras client Bryce Harper. The Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants, who were left at the altar in the Ohtani bidding war last winter, will now turn their attention to Soto.

Soto’s value has soared to such levels that Boras, who usually has his company produce a glossy binder that he presents to clubs to illuminate an individual star’s value, may not even bother with Soto.

“He has more elite years to offer,’ Boras said, “and a ceiling that is even higher than what he’s already done.’

Who knows the ultimate price tag, but if Soto receives a 15-year contract, littered with opt-out clauses, no one would be surprised. Teams believe that Soto could be worth the record investment.

Certainly, there’s no need for algorithms to valuate his popularity among Yankee fans. Those sentiments were expressed_loud and clear_with fans chanting, “Re-Sign Soto! Re-Sign Soto!’ during their pennant-clinching victory in Cleveland, with Soto running over to the stands and raising his arms.

“He’s been a great Yankee because he’s a generational player,” Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton said. “He’s great, period. The Yankees are the mecca of baseball and he’s right where he needs to be. There’s no stage too big for him.

“We need him to stay. He’s going to stay.’

The Yankees can sweet-talk him all they want, the fans can chant his name from their morning coffee to their evening cocktail, but money talks the loudest.

“He’s had a hell of a run,” Yankees GM Brian Cashman said. “He’s enjoyed it. He’s performed. He’s felt like he’s always been here, the way he’s acclimated himself.

“He’s earned the right to be a free agent. So all those type of discussions will happen [after the World Series.].’

Soto has reiterated that he’d love to stay with the Yankees, but, of course there will be no hometown discount. Money talks and if it’s close, the deciding factor will be if the team plans to be a perennial World Series contender.

“Definitely every player wants to be happy with where they’re at,” Soto said. “At the end of the day, whenever you win, you’re really going to be happy.

“So, wherever you are that you have a chance to win a championship, you’re going to be excited to play for them. I think that’s the biggest thing. That’s the biggest mindset right now.

“See where’s the best chance for that, and go from there.”

For now, well, there’s still a World Series to win.

“It ain’t over yet,’ Soto said.

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The family of Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent says his legacy will live on as an organ donor.

Trent shared his decision to become a registered organ donor with his family before he died last Saturday at the age of 25.

Trent’s family and his representation at Octagon announced Sunday the donation process has already begun.  

‘Holden Trent made the selfless decision to become a registered organ donor, a choice he proudly shared with his family. His extraordinary generosity is now a beacon of hope for other families, as the organ donation process is currently in progress, offering the priceless gift of life to those in need,’ the statement said.

‘Holden’s choice to become an organ donor is a powerful testament to his compassionate and giving nature. His family finds immense comfort in knowing that his legacy will continue through the lives he is saving. Holden’s gift of life is a reminder of the incredible impact one person’s generosity can have on the world.’

There was no cause of death announced by Trent’s family or the Philadelphia Union. The Union and Major League Soccer both released statements confirming his death Saturday.

‘The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking passing of Holden Trent. While he was a wonderful player and fierce competitor, he was more importantly a devoted son, brother, fiancé, and teammate who made those around him better. He embodied the true meaning of determination, dedication and perseverance, and he will be deeply missed. We extend our greatest sympathies to his family, his fiancé, and his friends,’ the club’s statement said.

‘Major League Soccer joins the Philadelphia Union and our entire soccer community in mourning the tragic passing of Union goalkeeper Holden Trent. A young goalkeeper with a bright future, Trent showcased determination and professionalism every day as he contributed to the close-knit goalkeeping unit at Philadelphia,’ the league said in a statement. ‘We extend our deepest condolences to his fiancée, his family and friends, his teammates and the entire Philadelphia Union community. MLS is coordinating with the club to provide players and family members with the resources and support they need during this tragic time.’

Trent’s family invites others to celebrate his life by registering as an organ donor online at honorbridge.org/registerme.

‘Let us honor Holden’s memory and his gift of life by embracing his spirit of generosity and making a profound difference in the lives of others,’ the statement read.

In case you somehow didn’t hear, Sunday was National Tight Ends Day in the NFL. And the production from the position was through the roof.

Fantasy managers can certainly overreact to one week’s worth of stats, but in some cases, there may be underlying reasons for the success those players enjoyed — holiday or not. Of course, there are value pickups available this week at other positions, too, not just at tight end. And there are others whose fantasy stock is fading fast.

Here are some players whose values are trending upward (or downward) as a result of their performances in Week 8:

Fantasy football players to buy for Week 9

TE Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: When Mike Evans and Chris Godwin went down last week, it wasn’t clear where all those available targets would go. QB Baker Mayfield leaned heavily on Otton, connecting with his tight end nine times for 81 yards and two touchdowns on 10 targets.

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TE Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens: Andrews started the season in rather rough fashion, and perhaps he wasn’t quite 100% in the first month. He is averaging four receptions per game across the past four outings, and he has scored at least one touchdown in three in a row. He is back to TE1 status.

RB De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins: Achane was one of many Miami players glad to see Tua Tagovailoa back under center in Week 8. Achane ran for 97 yards, while adding six receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown. Now that he has an NFL-caliber quarterback again, he is back to RB1 fantasy status.

WR Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns: Since the Browns traded Amari Cooper to Buffalo, Tillman has stepped up his game. He is the top target in the Cleveland passing attack, and he jelled nicely with QB Jameis Winston for seven catches, 99 yards and two touchdowns against the Ravens.

WR Tank Dell, Houston Texans: Dell is the last man standing in H-Town. Nico Collins is on injured reserve, and Stefon Diggs left Sunday’s game with a knee injury. In line to be the Texans’ WR1, Dell found the end zone in Week 8. Don’t expect much competition from John Metchie III or Xavier Hutchinson for targets.

Fantasy football players to sell for Week 9

RB Zack Moss, Cincinnati Bengals: Moss had five rushing attempts for just 11 yards in Week 8, and he could not take advantage of Chase Brown struggling a bit. Moss now has four consecutive games with single-digit carries, and he has 13 or fewer rushing yards in each of his last three. Expected to start going into the season, Moss is clearly the backup now.

RB Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons: In two games since his 100-yard performance in a favorable matchup at Carolina, Allgeier has run 17 times for 69 yards. He averaged just 2.8 yards per attempt in Week 8, and is the clear No. 2 as long as Bijan Robinson remains healthy.

WR DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots: This isn’t really Douglas’ fault, but he is back to fizzling. When rookie QB Drake Maye took over the offense, Douglas suddenly saw a jump in production. But in Week 8, Maye was knocked out, and with Jacoby Brissett back in there, Douglas was back to being a do-nothing.

WR Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers: Reed has managed just two catches apiece in the past two games, and now he is staring at another setback with QB Jordan Love dealing with a groin injury. Reed is not necessarily worth benching yet, but he is tumbling down the rankings.

WR Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts: Pittman just cannot get on the same page with QB Anthony Richardson, who misfired on 22 of his 32 pass attempts in Week 8. WR Josh Downs sucked up all of the available targets, leaving crumbs for Pittman. He needs veteran Joe Flacco back in there, stat.