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Disney CEO Bob Iger appeared on the ‘ManningCast’ during a ‘Monday Night Football’ game.
Iger was not directly asked about the ongoing ESPN and ABC blackout on YouTube TV.
The carriage dispute between Disney and YouTube TV has now lasted for two football weekends.

For those who thought Disney CEO Bob Iger’s ‘ManningCast’ appearance during the ‘Monday Night Football’ contest between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles would be a chance for the boss to make a public statement about the ESPN (and overall Disney) blackout on YouTube TV amid a corporate dispute, they were wrong.

An avowed Packers supporter, Iger – who was in attendance at the game in Wisconsin – was not explicitly asked by either of the Manning brothers about the carriage dispute that has now lasted two full football weekends and deprived YouTube TV subscribers from watching all sports that air on ESPN or ABC. He arrived for the final play of the first quarter and was gone with 12:30 until halftime.

Eli Manning did welcome Iger to the show with a question about watching sports on TV and said ‘so how we doing?’ But Iger didn’t take the half-baked bait. The rest of the conversation focused on how Iger fell in love with the Packers as a boy and some discussion of the controversial ‘tush push’ play.

YouTube, owned by Google, claims Disney, the parent company of ESPN, is charging too much in its licensing agreement with the cord-cutting service. Their previous agreement ended Oct. 31 at midnight.

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It’s been a minute since we have seen Caitlin Clark play. Fans will get a chance on Wednesday, Nov. 12 albeit on the golf course and not the basketball court. The Indiana Fever All-Star will play in the The Annika Pro-Am for the second consecutive year.

‘She added so much excitement to the tournament,’ Annika Sorenstam told NBC Sports. ‘We had a lot of people come out, they were standing on the first tee at 7 am. waiting for her to see that first shot.

‘She loves the game of golf, and I’m so glad that she wanted to come back because, you know, it brings more people to the game, brings more people to the tournament, and that’s really what we’re looking for.’

Clark played in 13 games in her second season in the WNBA due to a series of soft tissue injuries. She last played on July 15, right before the All-Star break, injuring her right groin. She was on the bench as the Fever advanced to the WNBA semifinals. The league is in the midst of negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement.

Indiana Fever teammates Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull will caddy for Clark at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. Clark will play with Nelly Korda, as she did last year, for the first nine holes on Wednesday and with sponsor invite Lauryn Nguyen for the second nine.

‘We just didn’t really know what to expect last year, and I think the response was very positive,’ Sorenstam said. ‘Now we’re trying to make sure that everybody gets a piece of it and also that (Clark) can enjoy it and feel like she’s having a good time.

‘We have so many young girls out there on that Wednesday just wanting to sign, you know, an autograph where they brought you, basketball or a hat or something. It was just nice to see a new demographic enter the golf course.’

“Golf Today” will have live action, highlights and an interview with Clark during its Wednesday coverage, which begins at 11 a.m. ET.

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If there were one word to describe the Philadelphia Eagles’ 10-7 win over the Green Bay Packers on ‘Monday Night Football’ to close Week 10, it would be bizarre.

Over the final two-and-a-half minutes, Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni took turns making baffling coaching decisions.

It started, in earnest, when Sirianni called back-to-back pass plays after the Packers called their first timeout of the second half with 2:34 left in regulation. Many believed the Eagles – who were facing a second-and-8 – would run it at least once more to force Green Bay to use another timeout.

Instead, Jalen Hurts threw two incompletions, and the Eagles had to punt the ball back to the Packers, giving Green Bay a chance to mount a game-tying or game-winning drive with 2:18 left in regulation.

But the Packers couldn’t capitalize on that opportunity. They got near midfield only to see LaFleur and Co. dial up a shotgun run on fourth-and-1 during which Josh Jacobs was stuffed behind the line and fumbled, ending the drive.

LaFleur’s questionable call was quickly outdone by Sirianni. The Eagles were facing a fourth-and-6 with 33 seconds left in regulation when the fourth-year coach decided to go for it. The play call? Hurts took a downfield shot to A.J. Brown, who couldn’t reel it in, and gifted the ball back to the Packers at their own 35-yard line with 27 seconds left in regulation.

The Packers nearly took advantage of Sirianni’s decision, getting the ball just across midfield with five seconds left in regulation. At that point, LaFleur opted to attempt a 65-yard field goal with Brandon McManus, who has dealt with a quad injury for most of the season, in 28-degree weather.

McManus got a chance to attempt a practice kick, as the officials did not step in front of the ball in time after the Eagles called a timeout to ice the veteran kicker. His kick was short, but LaFleur still decided to attempt it.

The kick sailed well wide to the right, ending the game and the lamentable stretch of decisions that characterized Monday’s finish.

USA TODAY Sports provided live updates, highlights and more from the ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup in Week 10 below.

Packers vs. Eagles MNF takeaways

The Eagles offense goes as Saquon Barkley goes: Barkley had trouble gaining consistent yardage over the first three quarters of Monday’s game. The Eagles scored just three points while the Packers largely bottled up Barkley. Then, in the fourth quarter, Barkley ripped off a 41-yard gain on a third down, the Eagles’ longest play of the day. One play later, Jalen Hurts found DeVonta Smith for the team’s lone touchdown. Barkley performing well clearly makes life easier for Hurts, so Nick Sirianni and Kevin Patullo should continue to emphasize running the ball.
A.J. Brown is an afterthought in the Eagles’ offense: Philadelphia got Brown two targets quickly coming off its Week 9 bye, making it seem like the veteran receiver would be a big part of the team’s offensive game plan against the Packers. However, Brown wasn’t targeted again until the Eagles’ final offensive snap of the game. Hurts simply seems more comfortable targeting Dallas Goedert and Smith over Brown right now, so it will be interesting to see if Brown shows any vexation with his role.
The Packers have a receiver problem:. Jordan Love had a tough day against the Eagles defense, but he didn’t have much help. His leading receiver was Christian Watson, who racked up 45 yards on just two catches, while the team’s top wide out from 2025 – Romeo Doubs – suffered a chest injury during the contest. There remains upside in Green Bay’s receiver room, especially regarding first-round rookie Matthew Golden, but do the Packers have enough talent at the position to make a deep postseason run? That remains to be seen.
Philadelphia’s pass rush is significantly better after the Jaelan Phillips trade: The Eagles struggled to generate consistent pressure to open the 2025 NFL season after losing Josh Sweat and Milton Williams in free agency. General manager Howie Roseman remedied that weakness by trading for Phillips, who was active during his first game with the Eagles and forced a fumble on a Josh Jacobs fourth-and-1 carry late in the fourth quarter. Add in the returns of Nolan Smith (from injury) and Brandon Graham (from retirement), and the Eagles’ edge rush rotation is looking a lot better as they gear up to defend their Super Bowl title.

A.J. Brown stats vs. Packers

2 receptions (3 targets)
13 receiving yards
0 touchdowns

Jalen Hurts stats vs. Packers

15-of-26 (57.6% completion rate)
183 passing yards
1 passing touchdown
0 interceptions
92.3 passer rating
5 rushing attempts
27 rushing yards
0 rushing touchdowns

Jordan Love stats vs. Eagles

20-of-36 (55.5% completion rate)
176 passing yards
0 passing touchdowns
0 interceptions
68.8 passer rating
5 rushing attempts
28 rushing yards
0 rushing touchdowns

Josh Jacobs stats vs. Eagles

21 rush attempts
74 rushing yards
1 rushing touchdown
5 receptions (6 targets)
33 receiving yards
0 receiving touchdowns

Saquon Barkley stats vs. Packers

22 rush attempts
60 rushing yards
0 rushing touchdowns
3 receptions (3 targets)
41 receiving yards
0 receiving touchdowns

DeVonta Smith stats vs. Packers

4 receptions (7 targets)
43 receiving yards
1 receiving touchdown

Packers vs. Eagles highlights

Packers vs. Eagles final score: Eagles 10, Packers 7

Brandon McManus misses 65-yard field goal attempt as time expires

The Packers got close enough to try a 65-yard game-tying field goal at the end of regulation, but McManus’ kick went wide right after a shaky snap. The Eagles win the game 10-7.

Eagles go for it on fourth-and-6, fail to convert

Jalen Hurts tried to hit A.J. Brown on a downfield pass on fourth-and-6 but the two couldn’t connect. As a result, the Packers will have one more chance to get into field goal range, with 27 seconds and no timeouts remaining.

Eagles force Josh Jacobs fumble on fourth-and-1 to get ball back

The Packers got the ball near midfield but were facing a fourth-and-1 when Matt LaFleur dialed up a Jacobs run. The Eagles were ready for it, stuffing him behind the line and forcing the veteran back to fumble.

Philadelphia now has the ball back with 1:26 remaining in regulation. Green Bay still has two timeouts remaining, so the Eagles need a first down to go full victory formation.

Packers force Eagles punt, will have 2:18 to tie game

The Packers managed to get the Eagles to stall out after the Eagles inexplicably passed twice and threw two incompletions while needing just one first down to potentially run the clock out on Green Bay.

Braden Mann’s punt was fair caught on the 10-yard line, but the Packers will have 2:18 and two timeouts to get into field goal range or mount a potential game-winning touchdown drive.

Eagles trying to run clock out on Packers

The Eagles nearly went three-and-out following the Packers’ touchdown, but Jalen Hurts found DeVonta Smith for a completion on third-and-12 to keep Philadelphia’s offense on the field. Since then, Saquon Barkley has been running the ball well against the Packers and gained another first down.

Matt LaFleur has started to take his timeouts. If the Eagles can get one more first down, they can push the Packers to the brink and potentially run out the clock.

Packers vs. Eagles score: Josh Jacobs powers in Packers’ first score to cut Eagles’ lead to three

The Packers didn’t fold after the Eagles’ touchdown drive. Instead, Green Bay mounted its best drive of the day, marching 75 yards over 11 plays before Jacobs managed to bulldoze his way into the end-zone for six.

Brandon McManus made the extra point and the Eagles are now leading 10-7 with 5:49 left in regulation.

Eagles 10, Packers 7

Romeo Doubs injury update

Doubs, who has been the Packers’ most consistent receiver in 2025, is dealing with a chest injury. He is questionable to return to Monday’s game because of the injury.

The Packers are already thin at receiver thanks to an injury to Matthew Golden. Without Doubs, Christian Watson and Dontavyion Wicks will be relied upon to help Green Bay’s comeback efforts.

Packers vs. Eagles score: DeVonta Smith catches 36-yard TD one play after Saquon Barkley 41-yard gain

The Eagles finally created an explosive play when Barkley took a third-down dump-off pass 41 yards. Immediately after, Jalen Hurts found Smith down the field for a 36-yard score during which the team’s top wide-out jumped over the Packers defense to get the score.

Jake Elliott makes the extra point and the Eagles are now leading 10-0 with 10:35 left in regulation.

Eagles 10, Packers 0

Packers punt after Christian Watson gain wiped out by penalty

The Packers appeared to end up in the red-zone after a downfield completion from Jordan Love to Watson. Instead, an illegal formation penalty backed up Green Bay, and the Packers couldn’t gain another yard before being forced to punt.

Bo Melton nearly made a terrific play to pin the Eagles inside their own 5-yard line, but he stepped on the goal-line before batting the ball back into play. That resulted in a touchback, and the Eagles will get the ball on their own 20-yard line, leading 3-0 with 12:46 left in regulation.

Eagles take 3-0 lead into third quarter, but Packers developing offensive rhythm

The Packers haven’t yet gotten on the board, but they have crossed midfield on each of their two second-half drives thus far. Their latest drive is still ongoing, and Green Bay will open the fourth quarter with a third-and-4 from Philadelphia’s 43-yard line.

Neither Jordan Love (83 yards) nor Jalen Hurts (90 yards) has yet topped 100 yards passing in the defensive slugfest. Both Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs have also been limited, with Barkley racking up 40 yards on 12 carries and Jacobs getting 58 yards on 16 totes.

Is Saquon Barkley hurt?

Barkley was listed on the Eagles’ injury report ahead of their Week 10 game with a groin problem. However, Barkley was a full participant at each of Philadelphia’s three practices and did not carry an injury designation into the game.

The Eagles have given Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby more work than usual during Monday’s game, but Barkley has still been the backfield leader throughout the contest.

Eagles go three-and-out following Packers turnover on downs

Green Bay’s defense came up with a big stop after Bo Melton’s drop. Devonte Wyatt blew up a second-down Saquon Barkley run for a 6-yard loss, forcing the Eagles to throw a dump-off to Will Shipley on third-and-long to end the drive.

Braden Mann’s punt was powerful but bounced through the end-zone. The Packers will start from their own 20-yard line, still looking for their first points with 2:32 left in the third quarter.

Bo Melton drops fourth-and-9 pass from Jordan Love

The Packers ended up in no man’s land on their first drive of the second half, so Matt LaFleur opted to go for it on fourth-and-9 rather than punt or attempt a 59-yard field goal.

Love had plenty of time in the pocket and eventually found Bo Melton open beyond the sticks. However, the converted cornerback wasn’t able to reel in the pass, dropping it and creating a turnover on downs.

The ESPN broadcast showed LaFleur irate on the sidelines as the Eagles, leading 3-0, prepared to get the ball back at their own 41-yard line.

Elgton Jenkins injury update

Jenkins, the Packers’ starting center, suffered an ankle injury at the end of the first half. He has now been ruled out for the game, per the team.

Sean Rhyan replaced Jenkins at center and figures to see the rest of the snaps there.

Packers vs. Eagles score: Jake Elliott makes 39-yard field goal to open scoring

It took until the 8:58 mark in the third quarter, but we finally have a score on ‘Monday Night Football.’ It comes via an Elliott 39-yarder that capped off a 10-play, 50-yard drive to open the second half.

The Eagles moved the ball consistently against the Packers’ defense, but a tackle for loss by Quay Walker, followed by a delay of game penalty, put Philadelphia in a third-and-10 situation. Nick Sirianni opted to run the ball to set up the field goal, evidently placing importance on finally breaking the scoreless draw, which the Eagles now lead 3-0.

Eagles 3, Packers 0

How many Super Bowls have the Philadelphia Eagles won?

The Eagles have won two Super Bowls. The first came in Super Bowl 52, a victory over the New England Patriots that concluded the 2017 NFL postseason, while the second came in Super Bowl 59 against the Kansas City Chiefs, which ended the 2024 NFL playoffs.

Eagles and Packers scoreless at halftime in defensive battle

The Eagles and Packers played the NFL’s first scoreless first half since the 2023 season on ‘Monday Night Football.’ The teams combined to punt seven times with two drives ending on lost fumbles in the defensive slog.

Philadelphia’s offense got off to a stronger start and outgained Green Bay 125-83 over the first 30 minutes. Jalen Hurts has completed 7 of 14 passes for 48 yards while adding 21 yards on four carries, while Saquon Barkley (nine carries, 33 yards) is also off to a modest start.

The Packers have posted similar numbers, with Jordan Love going 6 of 10 passing for 39 yards and Josh Jacobs adding 38 yards on the ground.

Jordan Love loses fumble, ending Packers’ scoring opportunity

For the second time in the game, a quarterback has fumbled a ball with his team in field-goal range. 

This time, it was Love who lost the ball. The Packers quarterback was under pressure and looked to throw out of it, but lost control of the ball. Philadelphia was able to hop on the ball, giving Jalen Hurts just 23 seconds left to mount a scoring drive to end the first half.

Lane Johnson injury update

Eagles get first down, but penalties derail drive

The good news: the Eagles got a first down by virtue of an Evan Williams pass interference penalty. The bad news? Philadelphia struggled with penalties of its own following that call, backing the team up and eventually forcing them to punt after Jalen Hurts scrambled on a third-and-long.

Braden Mann’s punt was originally a good one, landing on the 8-yard line. However, the Eagles were called for another penalty, holding, which forced a re-kick. 

This time, Mann’s kick was fielded just beyond the 20 and was taken back out to the Packers 32-yard line. As such, the penalty netted the Packers 24 yards in field position.

Lane Johnson injury update: Eagles OT limps off after leg rolled up

Johnson – the Eagles’ long-time starter at right tackle – was injured early on Philadelphia’s latest drive. He had his right leg rolled up during a Saquon Barkley run and required medical attention on the field.

Johnson was able to walk off the field under his own power but did so gingerly. He went to the blue medical tent for further evaluation.

Daniel Whelan uncorks fourth punt as Packers third-down struggles continue

There have now been three punts in the last two minutes of ‘Monday Night Football’ game time. This time, Jordan Love had a third-down pass batted down, making the Packers 0 for 5 on third-down attempts thus far in tonight’s game.

Xavier Gipson returned Whelan’s punt 13 yards to the Eagles’ 26-yard line as both teams remain scoreless with 6:37 left in the second quarter.

Eagles go three-and-out on second consecutive drive

The defensive slugfest continues! Jalen Hurts completed an 8-yard pass to Dallas Goedert on first down, sparking hope the Eagles might be able to put a drive together. After two consecutive incompletions, Braden Mann came on to punt the ball away.

This time, Mann’s punt was shanked off the side of his foot. It traveled just 31 yards, giving Green Bay the ball back on its 41-yard line.

Packers punt after bluffing fourth-down attempt

The Packers lined up to go for it on fourth-and-2, but Jordan Love was just trying to draw the Eagles offside. Green Bay’s efforts were unsuccessful, so Daniel Whelan was once again called on to punt.

This time, Whelan’s punt sailed into the end-zone for a touchback. The Eagles will get the ball back with 8:28 left in the second quarter, looking to open the ‘Monday Night Football’ scoring.

Eagles go three-and-out after Jordan Mailata, Saquon Barkley slip

On first down, the Eagles tried to run the ball with Barkley, but Mailata fell, blocking the running back’s path and forcing him to go sideways before being tackled. On second down, Barkley had a slip of his own, catching a screen pass but losing his footing as he tried to turn up the field. That put Philadelphia behind the chains and eventually forced the Eagles to punt.

Braden Mann’s kick was a good one, traveling 66 yards before Romeo Doubs could field it. Doubs’ return of 12 yards gives Green Bay the ball on its own 22-yard line.

Packers punt again after fourth-down false start

The Packers lined up to go for it on a fourth-and-1 to open the second quarter. However, before the ball was snapped, left guard Aaron Banks jumped, backing Green Bay up an extra five yards.

Daniel Whelan’s punt was caught at Philadelphia’s 4-yard line, but Xavier Gipson brought it back 17 yards to give the Eagles offense some breathing room.

Packers and Eagles scoreless after first quarter

The first quarter of the Week 10 edition of ‘Monday Night Football’ moved rapidly. The Packers and Eagles both had long first drives that ended without points, as a Jordan Love sack caused Green Bay to fall behind the chains and punt while Jalen Hurts fumbled in the red-zone to end Philadelphia’s scoring chances.

The Eagles’ offense was the more efficient of the two units, outgaining the Packers 82-24 over the first 15 minutes. Nick Sirianni’s squad seems content to run the ball often with Saquon Barkley (six carries, 28 yards) and Hurts (two carries, 13 yards) while A.J. Brown (two catches, 13 yards) is currently the team’s leading receiver.

Jalen Hurts loses fumble to cap scoreless, 15-play Eagles drive

The Eagles followed the Packers’ near-6-minute drive with an 8-minute drive of their own. Like Green Bay’s drive, Philadelphia’s ended without points, as Edgerrin Cooper punched the ball out of Hurts’ hands on an 11-yard quarterback draw.

Keisean Nixon scooped up the loose ball and returned it 22 yards, giving the Packers the ball at their own 36-yard line.

Packers stall out on first drive after Jalyx Hunt sacks Jordan Love for 14-yard loss

The Packers built a good rhythm early in the game, running the ball with Josh Jacobs. However, Love took a massive loss on his second dropback, as Hunt was able to chase him down for a 14-yard loss. That forced the Packers into a third-and-long, where Quinyon Mitchell broke up a pass intended for Christian Watson.

Daniel Whelan came on to punt and pinned the Eagles at their 9-yard line. That’s where Philadelphia will start its first possession from.

Packers hold moments of silence before kickoff

Before kickoff, the Packers held a moment of silence for former league commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who passed away early Sunday Nov. 9, and for Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died on Thursday, Nov. 6.

What channel is Packers vs. Eagles on Monday Night Football tonight?

TV channel: ESPN | ESPN2

The main Cowboys-Cardinals broadcast will air on ESPN, featuring Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on commentary with Lisa Salters providing sideline reports.

ESPN2 will air the ‘Manningcast,’ the alternate broadcast featuring Peyton and Eli Manning.

What time is Monday Night Football tonight?

Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET | 7:15 p.m. CT | 6:15 p.m. MT

The Packers-Eagles ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup will air at 8:15 p.m. ET, the customary start time for ‘MNF.’

Packers vs. Eagles live stream

Live stream:Fubo | ESPN Unlimited | ESPN Select

Cord-cutters looking to stream the Week 10 ‘MNF’ game have a few options. Viewers can tune to ESPN’s streaming services, Select and Unlimited, for the matchup.

Viewers can also sign up for Fubo. Fubo carries the ESPN family of networks, as well as CBS, NBC, Fox, ABC and the NFL Network, meaning you’ll be able to catch NFL action all season long. Fubo also offers a free trial.

Watch 2025 NFL action with Fubo (free trial)

Packers vs. Eagles prediction

Tucker Kraft’s season-ending injury is tough to overcome; He was leading the team in receiving yards and touchdowns when he went down, and while Green Bay has weapons, it also has inconsistency and injuries among its receivers. The matchup of the night is in the trenches when Eagles RT Lane Johnson lines up across from Parsons. Johnson hasn’t allowed a sack or even a QB hit this season. Kryptonite?

The Eagles’ offense was red-hot before the bye; they’ll find a way to win in a physical battle. Maybe even a pair of two-point conversions via the ‘tush push’ to prove a point. Adding to the drama: the Packers were the team that proposed a rule to ban the ‘tush push’ play in the offseason, a fact that Philadelphia probably didn’t forget.

Prediction: Eagles 25, Packers 20

Packers vs. Eagles live betting odds, moneyline, O/U

How to watch Monday Night Football without YouTube TV

Fubo

Fubo, which offers a free trial for new members, carries all Disney-owned sports networks – including ESPN and ABC – as well as other channels that carry NFL games: NFL Network, CBS and Fox.

Catch NFL action all season long with Fubo

Sling TV

NFL fans can watch ‘Monday Night Football’ on ESPN with the streaming service.

Watch ‘Monday Night Football’ with Sling TV

ESPN Unlimited

NFL fans can tune in to Week 10’s ‘Monday Night Football’ game with an ESPN Unlimited subscription.

Watch all ESPN content with ESPN Unlimited

Antenna

NFL fans with an antenna installed at home can tune in to their local ABC affiliate to watch ‘Monday Night Football’ on Nov. 10.

Is there a ManningCast for Packers vs. Eagles game?

Yes, there will be a ManningCast in Week 10. The Manning brothers will be on the alt-cast for the ‘Monday Night Football’ game between the Eagles and Packers, marking the third of six consecutive weeks with a ManningCast.

Eagles inactives vs. Packers

Packers inactives vs. Eagles

WR Matthew Golden
CB Nate Hobbs
K Lucas Havrisik
OL Jacob Monk
OL Donovan Jennings
DL Lukas Van Ness

NFC East standings

The Eagles enter ‘Monday Night Football’ in first place in the NFC East. Here’s how the division stacks up:

Philadelphia Eagles (6-2)
Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1)
Washington Commanders (3-7)
New York Giants (2-8)

NFC North standings

The Packers enter ‘Monday Night Football’ in first place in the NFC North. Here’s how the division stacks up:

Green Bay Packers (5-2-1)
Detroit Lions (6-3)
Chicago Bears (6-3)
Minnesota Vikings (4-5)

Packers vs. Eagles weather update: How cold is it in Green Bay?

The weather forecast for ‘Monday Night Football’ in Green Bay is partly cloudy skies. Winds will be 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Temperatures will be in the upper 20s per AccuWeather. The temperature at kickoff is expected to be 30 degrees with temperatures dropping into the 20s as the game progresses.

Micah Parsons trade details

Below are the full terms of the Micah Parsons trade:

Packers get:

EDGE Micah Parsons

Cowboys get

2027 first-round pick
DL Kenny Clark
2026 first-round pick

Micah Parsons contract details

Parsons signed a four-year extension with the Packers upon being traded. Below is a look at the full details of that contract, per Spotrac.com.

Term: Four years
Total value: $186 million
Average annual value (AAV): $46.5 million
Guaranteed money: $136 million

Parsons had one year left on his contract when the Packers acquired him. He is due to have just a $1.17 million base salary, but because he received the entirety of his $44 million signing bonus. – Jacob Camenker

Highest-paid NFL defenders: Where Micah Parsons ranks

Parsons is the highest-paid NFL defender in both AAV and total contract value. Here’s a look at the top 10 defenders in each category:

AAV

Micah Parsons, edge, Packers: $46.5million
T.J. Watt, edge, Steelers: $41 million
Myles Garrett, edge, Browns: $40 million
Danielle Hunter, edge, Texans: $35.6 million
Maxx Crosby, edge, Raiders: $35.5 million
Nick Bosa, edge, 49ers: $34 million
Chris Jones, DL, Chiefs: $31.75 million
Sauce Gardner, CB, Jets: $30.1 million
Derek Stingley Jr., CB, Texans: $30 million
Nik Bonitto, edge, Broncos: $26.5 million

Total contract value

Micah Parsons, edge, Packers: $186 million
Nick Bosa, edge, 49ers: $170 million
Myles Garrett, edge, Browns: $160 million
Chris Jones, DL, Chiefs: $158.75 million
T.J. Watt, edge, Steelers: $123 million
Sauce Gardner, CB, Jets: $120.4 million
Maxx Crosby, edge, Raiders: $106.5 million
Nik Bonitto, edge, Broncos: $106 million
Milton Williams, DL, Patriots: $104 million
Zach Allen, DL, Broncos: $102 million

While Parsons tops defensive players in AAV and total contract value, he ranks just 12th and 15th across the two categories league-wide, behind a plethora of high-paid quarterbacks.

Eagles 2025 schedule

Packers 2025 schedule

Packers vs. Eagles injury report

‘Monday Night Football’ will take place at Lambeau Field

Is AJ Brown playing tonight vs. Packers?

Brown had no injury designation on the Eagles’ Week 10 injury report after he was a full participant in practice all week.

He appears to be a full-go for ‘Monday Night Football’ at Lambeau Field against the Packers.

Who is Jeff Hafley?

Hafley spent the first decade of his coaching career at the college level with stops at Worcester Polytechnic, Albany, Pittsburgh and Rutgers. Though he played wide receiver in college for the Siena Saints, Hafley’s spent the majority of his coaching career on defense. He was either a defensive assistant or defensive backs coach in that first decade.

He followed former Rutgers coach Greg Schiano to the NFL in 2012 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He coached defensive backs for the franchise in 2012 and 2013.

When Schiano was fired after the 2013 season, Hafley went to Cleveland for two seasons before a three-year stint in San Francisco. His year with Ohio State in 2019 led to his hiring at Boston College in 2020, where he spent four season and went 22-26 with one Bowl game victory.

Green Bay hired Hafley in 2024 and saw immediate improvement by both standard and advanced statistics. Green Bay went from one of the four worst run defenses in 2023 to a top-10 unit in 2024. By expected points added (EPA) per play, the Packers went from 23rd in 2023 to fifth in 2024, according to SumerSports.

Like Macdonald’s success with Baltimore in 2023, Hafley will likely get head coaching interest for the 2026 hiring cycle.

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The 2025-26 NBA season isn’t even a month in, but there has already been sharp movement in the league’s balance of power.

Several squads, such as the Detroit Pistons, are exceeding early expectations. Others, however, like the Los Angeles Clippers, are underwhelming and starting to show deep flaws that may signal an eventual crash out.

The constant has been the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, who did pick up their first defeat last week, but who nonetheless continue to march on to dominance, even without their second best player in Jalen Williams.

Here are USA TODAY Sports’ NBA power rankings after Week 3 of the 2025-26 regular season:

USA TODAY Sports NBA power rankings

Note: Records through Nov. 9. Parentheses show movement from last week’s rankings

NBA Week 3 rankings: Top 5

1. Oklahoma City Thunder, 10-1 (—)
2. Denver Nuggets, 7-2 (+4)
3. Detroit Pistons, 8-2 (+8)
4. San Antonio Spurs, 7-2 (-1)
5. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7-3 (+2)

The Thunder finally dropped their first game, but Detroit has surged behind the play of Cade Cunningham (25.6 points and 9.8 assists per game) and Jalen Duren (19.4 points and 11.8 rebounds per game). Shooting is a concern for the Pistons, while the Spurs just got point guard De’Aaron Fox back and picked up a massive, 11-point win over the Rockets.

NBA Week 3 rankings: No. 6-10

6. Los Angeles Lakers, 7-3 (-4)
7. New York Knicks, 6-3 (+1)
8. Houston Rockets, 6-3 (-4)
9. Minnesota Timberwolves, 6-4 (+3)
10. Milwaukee Bucks, 6-4 (+3)

JJ Redick has leveraged huge performances from role players like Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton, and LeBron James’ return is nearing. The Timberwolves only have one victory against a team with a winning record (Trail Blazers), and Giannis Antetokounmpo is firmly in the MVP race and is keeping the Bucks afloat.

NBA Week 3 rankings: No. 11-15

11. Chicago Bulls, 6-3 (-6)
12. Golden State Warriors, 6-5 (-3)
13. Miami Heat, 6-4 (+1)
14. Philadelphia 76ers, 6-4 (-4)
15. Portland Trail Blazers, 5-4 (+4)

The Sixers have lost four of their last six and have a third quarter problem, having been outscored nine times in the period through their first 10 games. The Bulls have lost three of their last four, and point guard Josh Giddey (ankle) may miss some time. The Heat are winning games, surprisingly without Tyler Herro and now Bam Adebayo, with their hyper-quick pace (106.95, leading the NBA).

NBA Week 3 rankings: No. 16-20

16. Boston Celtics, 5-6 (—)
17. Toronto Raptors, 5-5 (+1)
18. Phoenix Suns, 5-5 (+5)
19. Atlanta Hawks, 5-5 (-2)
20. Los Angeles Clippers, 3-6 (-5)

The Clippers are old, slow, turn the ball over and can’t defend; and rumors about Tyronn Lue’s future are swirling. The Raptors are sneakily competitive, with recent wins over the Cavaliers, Bucks and Hawks. And the Hawks could slide as Trae Young (MCL sprain) misses time.

NBA Week 3 rankings: No. 21-25

21. Memphis Grizzlies, 4-7 (+1)
22. Orlando Magic, 4-6(-2)
23. Utah Jazz, 3-6 (-2)
24. Charlotte Hornets, 3-6 (+2)
25. Sacramento Kings, 3-7 (+2)

Desmond Bane simply hasn’t panned out for the Magic, averaging just 10.8 points per game over his last five. LaMelo Ball (ankle) has missed four games, with more possible, and there seems to be no resolution to the Ja Morant situation in Memphis. Morant is shooting an abysmal 27.6% over his last five games.

NBA Week 3 rankings: No. 26-30

26. Dallas Mavericks, 2-7 (-1)
27. New Orleans Pelicans, 2-7 (+2)
28. Indiana Pacers, 1-9 (-4)
29. Washington Wizards, 1-9 (-1)
30. Brooklyn Nets, 1-9 (—)

The Mavericks are doing Cooper Flagg a disservice playing him at point guard, the Pacers still can’t get healthy and the Wizards have the worst net rating (-16.3) in basketball.

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House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, will not seek re-election in 2026.

The senior Republican lawmaker will have finished serving a decade in Congress when he leaves at the end of next year.

‘I have a firm conviction, much like our founders did, that public service is a lifetime commitment, but public office is and should be a temporary stint in stewardship, not a career,’ Arrington said.

And the conservative Texan told Fox News Digital he felt he was leaving on a high note, having played a key role in crafting President Donald Trump’s big, beautiful bill.

‘It was a very unique, generational impact opportunity, to be almost ten years into this and to have the budget chairmanship, and to lead the charge to successfully pass that and to help this president fulfill his mandate from the people,’ Arrington said. ‘It just seems like a good and right place to leave it.’

He cited multiple legislative items across his tenure as Budget Committee chair when asked what he took pride in, but added, ‘It’s more of changing the narrative and the culture in Congress and in my party that I’m most proud of.’

‘I’m from a rural district and I can tell you, raising the profile among urban and suburban members as to the unique challenges of rural America and the unique contributions of rural America — like food security and energy independence and how much the nation depends on these plow boys and cowboys in rural areas — that’s another thing I’m proud of,’ he said.

Arrington said he had faith Republicans in Washington would pick up his mantle of fiscal hawkishness, or as he’s often called it, ‘reversing the curse’ of public debt.

‘The president’s committed to it, he talks about it all the time. He’s actually doing something about it with very difficult decisions, not politically popular decisions. This is all about political will,’ Arrington said. ‘Trump’s doing it. Mike Johnson is committed to it… And we have a growing number of fiscal hawks who are absolutely dogged on this issue.’

But he said he would continue to push for further fiscal reforms for his remaining year on Capitol Hill, including another budget reconciliation bill to follow up on the big, beautiful bill.

‘I don’t know where the Senate Republicans are. I don’t know where the president is and can’t speak for the White House. But the House is at the ready,’ Arrington said. ‘It’s been our most consequential tool to support the president and the strength of the country, and I don’t see any reason we wouldn’t utilize it to its fullest extent.’

The West Texas Republican said he had not given much thought to what he would do next but said he wanted to ‘remain in the fight,’ adding he would seek a ‘new leadership challenge’ that ‘allows me to make the biggest difference on as many people as I can.’

‘And then I would say…I am looking forward to quality time with my wife and kids and focusing on my leadership and service, not in the people’s house, but in my own house,’ Arrington said.

He said he hoped to ‘make a difference’ in the lives of his two young sons and daughter.

Arrington’s Lubbock-anchored district leans heavily Republican, meaning it’s unlikely to flip to blue in the 2026 midterms.

And come the end of his time next year, the conservative lawmaker said he would leave with no regrets.

‘I’m thankful that God called me and gave me the grace to succeed and to achieve the things that we’ve achieved,’ Arrington said.

‘His grace looks like the members of Congress that I’ve been doing battle with, my budget hawks who I’ve been in the trenches with, my constituents who I run into in the grocery store, who want to pray with me right there in the aisle while I’m checking out. The grace of God looks like my wife being both mom and dad about two-thirds of the time, because I’m in Washington doing battle for the country.’

He finished, ‘Did I make my share of mistakes? You bet. Did I learn along the way? You bet I did. But we left [the country] better than we found it, and it gives me great satisfaction.’

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Critics once called it isolationist. But national security experts now say Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ strategy is proving to be something else entirely — a hard-nosed policy of deterrence built on strong alliances, especially with Israel.

Fred Fleitz, vice chair of the America First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security and former chief of staff at the National Security Council, told Fox News Digital that ‘The America First approach to U.S. national security means a strong national security policy, a decisive president, keeping our nation out of unnecessary wars, having members of alliances carry their own weight, but it also means standing strongly with Israel and fighting antisemitism.’

He said supporting Israel is not about sentiment. ‘Standing with Israel is in our strategic interest,’ he said. ‘Israel is dealing with enemies in the region that the U.S. would have to deal with if it were not there. So it’s in our strategic interest.’

Israel as America’s forward defense

Mike Makovsky, CEO of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), said Israel effectively absorbs threats that would otherwise demand U.S. military action. ‘Historically, there are about three reasons why we have interests in the region,’ he said. ‘One is Israel. Two is oil. And three is Islamic extremism — terrorism, Shia and Sunni.’

Makovsky said it is ironic that the America First debate has resurfaced ‘only a few months after Israel smoked America’s Mideast enemies.’ He pointed to Iran’s nuclear advances and the role of its proxies. ‘They’re building ballistic missiles… They could reach the eastern seaboard of the United States,’ he said. ‘You marry missiles with nukes that could hit the U.S. — you’ve got the North Koreans on the West Coast; do you really want Iran that could hit the East Coast?’

According to Makovsky, Israel’s campaign against those threats shows the alliance’s strategic value. ‘What did the Israelis just do? They took care of it. The United States came in with the B-2 at the very end… but it was Israel that did all that work,’ he said.

He added that Israel ‘pretty much finished off Hamas,’ weakened Hezbollah — ‘which has hundreds of American soldiers’ blood on their hands’ — and continues to confront the Houthis to ‘ensure freedom of navigation.’ That, he argued, is deterrence in action: ‘As long as we support Israel, we give them some help, we give them the weapons they need, they’re really doing our work.’

Countering Iran and its allies

Fleitz called Iran ‘the biggest threat,’ encompassing ‘Iran and Iran’s proxies in the region. This includes Hamas, Hezbollah in Syria, Iran-backed militias in Iraq, and then Iran itself, with its nuclear weapons program and its sponsorship of terror.’

He said Israel’s actions have ‘destroyed Hamas proxies and significantly weakened Iran,’ adding that ‘we joined Israel in June in taking on Iran’s nuclear program, which was a threat to global security.’

Both analysts framed Iran as part of a wider axis of power alongside Russia and China, each exploiting Middle East instability to undermine U.S. influence — by fueling proxy wars, spiking energy prices, and threatening trade routes through the Gulf and the Red Sea. Fleitz said Trump’s willingness to act decisively ‘to attack Iran’s nuclear program’ exemplified using strength to prevent costlier wars later.

Energy and economic security

Both agree that energy policy is where America First becomes measurable. Fleitz said that ‘energy independence is a very important part of President Trump’s America First policy to free Americans from high energy bills.’ At the same time, he noted, energy diplomacy abroad reinforces economic security at home. ‘By pushing the Saudis — and the Saudis, I think, are happy to help us with this — to produce more oil, it may actually help us end the war in Ukraine,’ he said.

Makovsky made a similar case for regional stability: ‘The biggest threat to the Gulf Arab oil exporters … is Iran,’ he said. Without Israel’s containment of Tehran, ‘Iran would have taken over the Middle East, most likely. And if you care about oil prices, that’s not too good.’

Both experts said that when Israel shoulders the burden of defending energy corridors and trade routes, Americans save in both dollars and deployments.

Avoiding unnecessary wars

Fleitz said Trump’s doctrine is about selective force, not retreat. ‘He wants to keep our country out of new and unnecessary wars, but he will use military force prudently to defend our national security,’ he said. ‘He is going to avoid sending American troops into certain situations and using military force. But that doesn’t mean he won’t do these things when it is in U.S. strategic interests.’

He pointed out U.S. personnel who are currently stationed in Israel but ‘they’re not going to Gaza’ and ‘will not be engaging in combat operations against Hamas.’ Their mission, he said, fits the model of minimal footprint, maximum leverage.

Credibility and global deterrence

Makovsky warned that abandoning Israel would erode America’s credibility worldwide. He recalled what a senior Arab leader once told him: ‘If America doesn’t help Israel attack the nuclear facilities of Iran, it will be one of the great catastrophes.’

‘That’s because everybody in the Mideast, everyone in Asia, knows that the U.S.–Israel relationship is one of the closest in the world,’ Makovsky said. ‘If we don’t help Israel, it undercuts our credibility. The Chinese and the Russians and the North Koreans know that if we’re not going to support Israel, we’re not going to help other allies … and it would make us more vulnerable to the Chinese without a doubt.’

Peace through strength

Fleitz said Trump’s ’20-point peace plan’ for Gaza exemplifies the America First balance between toughness and diplomacy. ‘It achieved its two primary objectives, getting all the living hostages out of Israel and enacting a ceasefire,’ he said, acknowledging that ‘the ceasefire is fairly shaky.’ The next step, he added, is ‘an international stabilization force’ — a complex process still under negotiation.

For both experts, the takeaway is the same: America First doesn’t mean isolation. It means strategic partnerships that keep U.S. troops out of long wars while preserving American dominance.

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It was supposed to be the battle of the bigs, UCLA’s Lauren Betts vs. Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers. Instead, the guards ended up stealing the headlines.

No. 4 UCLA defeated No. 7 Oklahoma 73-59 on Monday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. UCLA guard Gianna Kneepkens, a senior transfer from Utah, finished with a game-high 20 points, four rebounds and one assist, marking her second consecutive game with 20 or more points. She shot 8-of-13 from the field including 2-of-5 from 3.

The Bruins held a narrow five-point lead at halftime, but the UCLA’s experience came through in the second half. The Bruins outscored the Sooners 32-23 in the second half en route to a 14-point victory. Four Bruins finished with double digits: Angela Dugalic had 14 points, Gabriela Jaquez 11 and Kiki Rice 10. Lauren Betts added nine points and 10 rebounds in the win.

The Sooners were holding their breath early in the fourth quarter after Oklahoma senior center Raegan Beers went down clutching her knee after a rebound attempt. Beers returned to the contest and finished with seven points and 14 rebounds. Payton Verhulst had a team-high 16 points in the loss.

USA TODAY Sports provided live updates, highlights and results for Monday’s matchup between the UCLA Bruins and Oklahoma Sooners, two teams with championship aspirations. Catch up below:

End of 3Q: UCLA 59, Oklahoma 48

The Sooners opened the third quarter on a 6-2 run to cut the Bruins’ lead to one. UCLA responded with a 11-1 run to stretch the lead back to double-digits. 

UCLA held Oklahoma to 12 points in the third quarter. Three of those points came from a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Payton Verhulst to end the quarter. 

UCLA guard Gianna Kneepkens, a transfer from Utah, has 18 points, four rebounds and one assist. Lauren Betts is up to nine points, five rebounds and two blocks. 

Halftime: UCLA 41, Oklahoma 36

Both teams appeared to cool off in the second quarter following the blistering pace of the opening stanza. The Bruins have a five-point advantage heading into halftime after leading by as many as 10 in the second quarter.

UCLA guard Gianna Kneepkens was the first player to reach double-digits with 14 first-quarter points, shooting 5-of-6 from the field including 2-of-3 from the 3-point line. Gabriela Jaquez added eight points, while Angela Dugalić added five points. Lauren Betts has five points and four rebounds.

Oklahoma didn’t have an ideal start to the second quarter. Third-team All-American Raegan Beers was called for back-to-back fouls in a span of 25 seconds to start the frame and was quickly subbed out with 9:16 remaining in the second quarter. She’s not the only Sooner in foul trouble. Freshman phenom Aaliyah Chavez played with two fouls in the second quarter.

The foul trouble led to Zya Vann taking over point guard duties from Chavez. Vann scored a team-high 11 points, shooting 4-of-7 from the field including 1-of-2 from 3. Payton Verhulst added nine points and Raegan Beers has five points and five rebounds. 

UCLA is winning the rebound battle with 31 rebounds (nine offensive), compared to 18 rebounds (four offensive) for the Sooners, but the Bruins are losing the turnover battle. UCLA had seven turnovers in the first half (which Oklahoma converted to six points), continuing a troubling trend. The Bruins had 12 turnovers in the season opener vs. San Diego State and 14 turnovers against UC Santa Barbara. 

End of Q1: UCLA 24, Oklahoma 22

The first quarter was as closely-contested as they come, but UCLA went on a 13-2 run to create some separation and take a six-point lead over Oklahoma. The Sooners, however, closed the gap and came within two points to end the first quarter.  

Gabriela Jaquez has a team-high eight points for UCLA, while Gianna Knneepkens and Angela Dugalić each added five points. Payton Verhulst and Zya Vann combined for 14 of Oklahoma’s 22 points. 

Both teams are shooting lights out from the 3-point line. The Sooners are 2-of-2 from 3, while the Bruins are 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. 

Oklahoma up early vs. UCLA

The top-10 showdown between the Sooners and Bruins is underway at Golden 1 Center, home of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. It has been a face-paced matchup so far, with Oklahoma leading 18-16 with 3:11 remaining in the second quarter.

Sooners guard Payton Verhulst has scored seven of Oklahoma’s 18 points. Zya Vann added seven points. Oklahoma has 12 points in the paint, while the Bruins have eight paint points.

Gianna Kneepkens and Gabriela Jaquez each added five points for the Bruins. The turnovers have started to pile up for the Bruins, who committed three turnovers that the Sooners converted to four points.

UCLA women’s basketball starting lineup

Lauren Betts, C
Kiki Rice, G
Gabriela Jaquez, G
Gianna Kneepkens, G
Charlisse Leger-Walker, G

Oklahoma women’s basketball starting lineup

Raegan Beers, C
Payton Verhulst, G
Aaliyah Chavez, G
Zya Vann, G
Sahara Williams, F

UCLA freshman Sienna Betts ruled out vs. Oklahoma

UCLA freshman forward Sienna Betts, the younger sister of UCLA star center Lauren Betts, has been ruled out of the Bruins’ top-10 showdown against Oklahoma due to a lower left leg injury. Betts sustained the injury during a closed scrimmage against UC Riverside in mid-October, UCLA announced on Nov. 1. Sienna also missed the Bruins’ season-opening win over San Diego State and UC Santa Barbra.

UCLA head coach Cori Close said there’s no timetable for Betts’ return, adding that the five-star recruit is taking recovery ‘day by day.’

‘She was in there working this morning and I was like, ‘Oh man, I sure would like to get her out there,” Close said Thursday during her postgame press conference. ‘It really is just sort of a week-by-week kind of thing.

‘I asked our trainer today, you know, ‘How do you feel about her progress? Do you feel like it’s going?’ She says, ‘I think she’s doing a great job. I think it’s going really well.’ I just don’t — I literally haven’t been given a timeline yet.’

What time is UCLA vs. Oklahoma?

The UCLA Bruins will face the Oklahoma Sooners in a top-10 showdown on Monday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 p.m. ET at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

UCLA vs. Oklahoma: TV, streaming for top-10 showdown

Date: Monday, Nov. 11
Time: 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT)
Location: Golden 1 Center (Sacramento, California)
TV: FS1
Stream: Fubo

UCLA women’s basketball roster

Oklahoma women’s basketball roster

Preseason women’s college basketball rankings

The defending champion Connecticut Huskies took the No. 1 spot in the initial USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, released on Thursday, Oct. 23. UConn lost Paige Bueckers to the WNBA, but returns Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong as it looks to become the first repeat champion since winning four straight from 2013-16.

The path for UConn will once again go through South Carolina, which is ranked No. 2. The Gamecocks added firepower with Florida State transfer Ta’Niya Latson, who led the NCAA with 25.2 points per game last season.

USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

The USA TODAY Sports women’s basketball coaches poll is conducted weekly throughout the regular season using a panel of head coaches at Division I schools. The panel is chosen by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. The members represent each of the 32 Division I conferences that receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Each coach submits a top 25 with a first-place vote worth 25 points, second place 24, and so on down to one point for 25th.

UConn (28 first-place votes)
South Carolina (3 first-place votes)
Texas
UCLA
LSU
Duke
Oklahoma
North Carolina State
Tennessee
Maryland
North Carolina
TCU
Notre Dame
Mississippi
Michigan
Southern California
Iowa State
Baylor
Louisville
Kentucky
Vanderbilt
Oklahoma State
Iowa
Ohio State
Kansas State

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The New York Giants have fired head coach Brian Daboll following a tough loss.
Despite the team’s struggles, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has shown promise for the future.
Potential replacements include experienced coaches like Mike McCarthy and rising coordinators like Klint Kubiak.

There is now a giant-sized hole in the New York Giants coaching staff.

The team has decided to fire head coach Brian Daboll. It comes on the heels of another tough loss that saw the team blow a 10-point fourth quarter lead with under four minutes to go.

Daboll’s tenure got off to a great start as the Giants made the playoffs in his first season. Tasked with overseeing the development of Daniel Jones, the rest of the era didn’t experience see a lot of success. New York was one of the worst teams in the league, continuing a forgettable stretch in the history of the franchise.

Despite the losing, this season offered plenty of hope for the future.

The Giants handed the keys to Jaxson Dart and the rookie quarterback has flourished. Injuries to other emerging stars, Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers, hurt Big Blue offensively.

However, Daboll always appeared to be on borrowed time and his sideline outbursts became more frequent with each passing week.

Now the team is tasked with finding Daboll’s replacement – one they hope returns the Giants to an era of stability they haven’t experienced since Tom Coughlin.

Here’s a look at some candidates that could become the next Giants coach.

Giants head coach candidates

Mike McCarthy, former Cowboys and Packers HC

If the Giants want to go down the experience route, then McCarthy would be the frontrunner. New York is familiar with the former Dallas Cowboys coach and he would bring some stability to a franchise that continues to seek exactly that.

He might not be the most inspiring option or the youngest candidate, but McCarthy can certainly coach. He oversaw a great Cowboys offense and likely wouldn’t hinder Dart’s development.

Dallas owned a top-five scoring offense in three of his five seasons as head coach – finishing No. 1 in 2021 and 2023. McCarthy parted ways with the Cowboys after the 2024 season and he opted stay away from the sidelines in 2025. Dart could certainly benefit from someone like McCarthy, who has coached the likes of Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers and Dak Prescott since becoming a head coach.

Klint Kubiak, Seattle Seahawks OC

If they want to go the coordinator route, Kubiak should be the first call. This coaching cycle isn’t loaded with Ben Johnson-types, but Kubiak has been putting on a clinic with the Seahawks.

Kubiak has made three separate stops as an offensive coordinator, spending 2024 with the Saints and 2021 Vikings. While those other stops didn’t yield great results, he has certainly delivered in Seattle. Kubiak is leading the third-best scoring offense in the league and doing it with a team that didn’t have great expectations in 2025.

Sam Darnold’s breakout proved to be no fluke, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba established himself as one of the league’s best receivers. The son of longtime NFL coach, Gary Kubiak, the Seahawks coordinator will likely land a head coaching gig sooner than later.

Joe Brady, Buffalo Bills OC

Is Daboll’s replacement the guy that ultimately got his job in Buffalo? It took a little bit for the Bills to find the right offensive coordinator after Daboll, but Brady has done an admirable job with the Buffalo offense. He already has a connection to general manager Joe Schoen, but it’s unclear if the Giants want to continue taking branches from the Bills’ tree.

The expectation is that Dart’s development will be a key factor in whoever lands the job. Brady has experience working with Drew Brees, Joe Burrow, Cam Newton, Sam Darnold and Josh Allen.

Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss HC

College coaches are always in the mix after an NFL firing and Kiffin makes plenty of sense. The Ole Miss head coach continues to be connected to the open job at the University of Florida, but could he head to the NFL ranks to reunite with his former quarterback?

While his stint with the then-Oakland Raiders didn’t inspire much confidence, there have been plenty of changes since 2007.

The NIL era of college football has moved the sport closer to the pros than ever before. While Kiffin could easily make a ton of money in college and enjoy plenty of job security, perhaps he wants another crack at the pros. It might seem unlikely, but he would no longer be viewed as the 32-year-old young coach that didn’t belong.

Jon Gruden, former Raiders and Buccaneers HC

Gruden has gotten back in the public eye and continues to seemingly campaign for another head coaching job. He ultimately resigned as the Raiders coach in 2021 following some offensive emails being made public. He’s a wild-card.

The former Raiders and Buccaneers head coach certainly appeared to enjoy his time with Dart before the 2025 NFL Draft. Gruden bonded with the rookie during his ‘Gruden QB class’ series before Dart landed with the Giants.

Whether the Giants would sign up for the potential backlash that might come with the hire remains to be seen. The coach also sued the NFL claiming the league deliberately leaked disparaging emails he wrote. Gruden is one of those candidates that will draw a reaction on both sides, but has his fair share of pros and cons on the field.

Jeff Hafley, Green Bay Packers DC

A New Jersey native, Hafley is rising in coaching circles as the Packers’ defensive coordinator. Hafley is well-traveled and finds himself at a disadvantage as a defensive-minded coach, however. He was the head coach at Boston College prior to taking the Packers job, which should boost his chances.

In terms of experience, Hafley has plenty and always has connections to the area. He might not be the offensive guru that most want, but those don’t always make the best head coaches. Hafley is deserving of a chance to lead his own team.

Jesse Minter, Los Angeles Chargers DC

Minter is another defensive name that continues to make headlines. He came into the season with plenty of hype surrounding his candidacy and has certainly backed it up. The Chargers have battled plenty of injuries, but Minter’s defense is coming off a statement game against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers on ‘Sunday Night Football.’

The Chargers’ defensive coordinator followed Jim Harbaugh to the NFL from Michigan – where he held the same title. Minter fits the profile as a young coach that has plenty of experience at the college and NFL level.

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John Cena has completed the grand slam.

The 17-time WWE Champion added another accolade to his storied career, becoming a Grand Slam champion after winning the Intercontinental Championship on the Monday, Nov. 10 edition of Raw. Appearing in his home state of Massachusetts for the final time of his wrestling career, Cena gave a passionate promo after an introduction from WWE chief content officer Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque.

However, Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio interrupted Cena’s farewell address to Boston, taunting him as he said he is better than Cena at his prime. Levesque then decided Mysterio would defend his title against Cena at that moment.

Despite taking some hits, a submission the referee didn’t count and Mysterio trying to cheat his way through victory, Cena prevailed. He countered a Frog Splash and delivered an Attitude Adjustment to Mysterio and got the pin to finally capture the Intercontinental Championship.

John Cena Grand Slam champion

It’s another mark for the future WWE Hall of Famer, as he captures the one title he never won.

There’s been several titles throughout WWE’s history that have come and gone, but there’s a basic criteria to complete the grand slam. In order to become a Grand Slam champion, a WWE star must become:

WWE Champion
Intercontinental Champion
United States Champion
Tag Team champion

Cena has won the other titles several times. He’s the first 17-time WWE Champion, as well as a five-time United States Champion and four-time Tag Team Champion.

Despite all of the championships and other accolades like winning the Royal Rumble and Money in the Bank, Cena had never challenged for the Intercontinental Championship on TV, just house shows. The match against Mysterio was his first match for title, and he capitalized on it to secure the title as his farewell tour nears its end.

Cena’s win came as the tournament began to determine who his final opponent will be.

WWE Grand Slam champion history

With Cena reaching the mark, he is now the 25th Grand Slam champion in WWE history. Here is a list of other stars that have also completed the feat:

Shawn Michaels
Triple H
Kane
Chris Jericho
Kurt Angle
Eddie Guerrero
Rob Van Dam
Booker T
Jeff Hardy
JBL
Christian
Big Show
Edge
The Miz
Daniel Bryan
Dean Ambrose
Roman Reigns
Randy Orton
Seth Rollins
Kofi Kingston
Rey Mysterio
AJ Styles
Kevin Owens
Finn Balor
John Cena

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Starkville Police arrested a 20-year-old Mississippi State University student on a misdemeanor charge of disturbing the peace after antisemitic comments directed toward Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy could be heard in a video on Friday, Nov. 7.

Video of the incident went viral as Portnoy was recording a pizza review outside Boardtown Pizza & Pints in the Cotton District of Starkville. In a video posted on the X account @LikelyTarnished, someone can be heard saying, ‘(Expletive) the Jews, (expletive) you, Dave Portnoy.’

Portnoy, who is Jewish, was in Starkville for the Nov. 8 Mississippi State football game against Georgia where Barstool hosted a live pregame show on campus.

The student was arrested at 10:29 a.m. on Nov. 10 and released on a $2,500 bond, according to Starkville public information officer Brandon Lovelady.

The student withdrew from MSU on the afternoon of Nov. 10, according to a university spokesperson.

According to the incident report, the Starkville Police Department was made aware of a video circulating online that depicted an individual yelling an antisemitic statement and throwing coins toward another person outside a local business.

‘Every person has the right to feel safe and respected in our community,’ Starkville PD said in a statement. ‘Offensive words alone are protected, but when behavior disrupts a public event or risks violence, the Starkville Police Department will take steps to help maintain safety and security.’

“I’ve seen in my own experience, just being Barstool, the difference between how much hate I get. I never got – I mean, occasionally you get, ‘Hey, k***,” or “Jew” or whatever. It’s every day now. Like, there’s a definitive shift in what’s going on. So, yes, now I – for me, being a Jewish person, you got to step up. You’re kind of someone people look up to in the Jewish community. You have be like, alright, this is not normal “Ha ha” with the guys. People are coming in with real hate.”

In May, a Temple University student was suspended and police investigated after Portnoy responded to videos showing an antisemitic sign displayed at the company’s downtown Philadelphia bar.

When customers order bottle service at the Sansom Street bar, they can also choose a few words to put on a large sign displayed inside. At least one student was involved with an order for “(expletive) the Jews” to be mounted on the sign May 3, according to the university and Portnoy.

The incident was followed by widespread condemnation once images of the hate speech circulated online.

What Barstool’s Dave Portnoy said about antisemitic incident at Mississippi State

Portnoy published his video of the pizza review the evening of Nov. 10. He also addressed the incident.

“On a brighter note, this incident didn’t ruin my week,’ Portnoy said while wearing a Starkville football shirt. ‘It didn’t ruin my day — maybe one minute. But the people of Starkville, I will never judge one (expletive) for the entire city.

‘Everybody was super nice, shoutout to Starkville High by the way. Everybody was super nice and actually bending over backwards during the course of the weekend. They were like, ‘We’re so sorry. That’s so mortifying. Wish that didn’t happen.”

The incident occurred after Portnoy rated Boardtown a 7.2 out of 10. Portnoy did not to revise the score after the incident.

USA TODAY’s Kathryn Palmer contributed to this story.

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