[Highlight] 7 years ago, Stefon Diggs pulled off the Minneapolis Miracle.

Talko Tuesday

Sam Darnold in the 1st half: 13/16 for 113 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT, 1 Lost Fumble, 6 sacks taken for a loss of 52, 70.1 Passer Rating.

Second Half Game Thread: Minnesota Vikings (14-3) at Los Angeles Rams (10-7)

[Highlight] Matthew Stafford finds Davis Allen for the touchdown

[Highlight] Sam Darnold gets sacked on 4th down as the Rams take over on downs

[Schultz] Sources: #Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has spoken with Colorado HC Deion Sanders about the team’s head coaching vacancy, and discussions are expected to continue regarding the possibility of him becoming the next head coach in Dallas.

[Schefter] Jerry Jones said talks between he and Mike McCarthy did not get to “the point of contract negotiations.” Not only was a deal not close, it was not even discussed.

[Pelissero] Mike McCarthy is out as Cowboys coach. The sides couldn’t agree on length of contract and McCarthy will pursue other opportunities. He leaves Dallas with a winning record and three playoff appearances.

Post Game Thread: Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills

[Highlight] Jordan Love gets picked off for the 3rd time

[Highlight] GB vs PHI - AJ Brown reading a book on the sideline

[Highlight] Packers fumble the football on the opening kickoff as the Eagles recover

[Louis-Jacques] what was Taylor Rapp doing there? did he whiff on that head hunt, or was he diving out the way

[Highlight] Wil Lutz’ field goal attempt doinks off the right upright

[Highlight] Riley Dixon converts the fake punt to Marvin Mims

Ben Johnson Truthers, come in here, it’s a safe space

[Rapoport] The Patriots are expected to hire Mike Vrabel as their new head coach, per me and Tom Pelissero. The clear favorite from the beginning. A former All-Pro in New England and member of the team’s Hall of Fame, Vrabel lands at his top choice. Back with his old team.

[Schefter] Homecoming: Mike Vrabel and the Patriots reached a multi-year agreement to make him New England’s next head coach, per sources

Game Thread: Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) at Baltimore Ravens (12-5)

Game Thread: Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) at Houston Texans (10-7)

[Schefter] Browns QB Deshaun Watson underwent surgery Thursday after tearing his Achilles again, and his status for the 2025 season is now in jeopardy, per league sources. Watson met Thursday with Dr. Robert Anderson before undergoing the surgery.

[Highlight] On this day 14 years ago Marshawn Lynch has one of the greatest runs in NFL history, Beast Quake

[Russini] The Jets have requested Chiefs OC Matt Nagy for the HC vacancy, per source

[Hughes] “I’m not sure I’m all that confident” - John Mara on what gives him the confidence this team is better three years after Joe Schoen, Brian Daboll took over (roster)