NFL: The Insiders

Veteran free agent quarterback Andy Dalton signed with the Atlanta Falcons, a notable move given the ongoing issues with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Romeo Dobbs suffered a shoulder injury during the Patriots game, requiring attention from the medical staff.

Baker Mayfield has missed three games due to a dislocated right thumb but was testing his ability to throw the ball last week; Todd Bowles indicated the current plan is for Mayfield to be involved in practice this week ahead of a Week 7 divisional matchup against Carolina.

Patrick Mahomes continues to perform at an elite level, tying Tom Brady as the fastest quarterbacks to reach 100 career wins in NFL history with 131 starts.

Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers to a comeback victory over Tampa Bay from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit, improving Pittsburgh to 4-2 and securing their first road win of the season.

Jalen Daniels had a tough performance against Pittsburgh, throwing two interceptions in the fourth quarter that proved costly in the Steelers' comeback victory.

Daniel Jones was sacked six times in the Titans-Colts game, indicating significant pressure and protection issues for the Colts offense.

Cam Ward, the fourth overall pick, threw a touchdown pass to Cardinal Tate in the Titans-Colts game, marking Tate's first career touchdown and tying the game at 13.

Woody Marks caught a 19-yard pass from CJ Stroud that helped set up the Texans' game-winning field goal in their Wembley victory over Jacksonville.

CJ Stroud connected with Woody Marks for a 19-yard gain that helped set up the game-winning field goal in the Texans' victory over Jacksonville at Wembley.

Matthew Stafford is cited as a reason to believe the Rams can turn things around due to his stability and leadership at the quarterback position; however, the source notes that tape evidence does not yet support playoff confidence, and injuries are adding to concerns.

James Cook has had 'some moments where' he has 'coughed up the football' but the source notes the Bills run game is 'just keeping those wheels turning' despite these fumbles, suggesting ball security concerns offset by overall offensive momentum.

Kirk Cousins is described as 'hanging tough' in a game where the Bills tied the Falcons at 23 points, indicating steady performance in a competitive matchup.

Keon Coleman caught a push-pass touchdown from Josh Allen against the Rams and is noted as 'smiling ear to ear' after the score; the source also references that 'a year ago' he was 'sitting in that doghouse' but has since emerged, suggesting a role elevation and breakout trajectory.

Josh Allen executed a spectacular push pass touchdown to Keon Coleman against the Rams, described as 'only Josh Allen' level play (alongside Patrick Mahomes) in terms of spectacular execution; the source emphasizes his ability to find receivers in the right place at the right time.

Geno Smith is having 'a pretty good campaign' but the source notes moments where the difference between a good team and one trying to get there becomes apparent, suggesting mixed performance or inconsistency.

Drake May and the Patriots offense have been 'on a tear in recent weeks' and have now won three consecutive games, including victories against Buffalo and Vegas, demonstrating strong recent offensive performance.

Romeo Dobbs scored a 42-yard touchdown that gave New England the lead and is noted as having 'really hurt' the opposing team in the game, indicating significant offensive impact.

A.J. Brown is described as 'supposed to be a huge focal point of this team's offense' after returning from a week one injury; the source emphasizes his importance to the Eagles' offensive scheme in a divisional matchup against the Jets.

Jalen Brooks recorded a 15-yard gain on a possession following an earlier drop, demonstrating continued involvement in the Rams offense despite prior mistakes.

Jalen Brooks bounced back from a drop on the previous possession to gain 15 additional yards on a catch in the Cardinals' comeback win, contributing to the late-game drive.

Colby Parkinson caught a touchdown with under a minute remaining in the Cardinals' comeback win over the Rams, helping set up the game-winning field goal.

Dak Prescott was picked off in the Cowboys' loss to the Packers, a tough moment in a game where the Cowboys faced massive questions around the team.

Jordan Love threw a touchdown on first and goal in the Packers' prime-time win over the Cowboys, handling business in a matchup between two of the better quarterbacks in the NFL.

Matthew Golden has been performing well for the Packers and is expected to be discussed on the Fantasy Show Wednesday on the NFL Channel, suggesting emerging fantasy relevance.

DeAndre Swift scored two touchdowns in the Bears' win, contributing to the offensive momentum under Ben Johnson.

Caleb Williams returned from a three-game hamstring injury absence and threw for 305 yards in the Bears' win, with the offense clicking under Ben Johnson.

Loveland caught 6 passes for 65 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' win, showing early-season production in the offense's rollout under Ben Johnson.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is shut down for the season after doctors found multiple blood clots in his lungs. Hurts will undergo treatment involving blood thinners and is expected to be sidelined for at least three months.

Caleb He identifies Justin Herbert as the central question for the Chargers' 0-6 start. He notes that 'even for the harshest of critics of Justin Herbert, this season's a different level of what we've seen from him.' Caleb He asks whether Herbert dislikes McDaniel's offense or is uncomfortable behind a second- and third-string offensive line, but emphasizes the team 'has to definitively answer that question of what is wrong with him' because his performance this season is historically poor.

Bryce Young held to his 'worst game of the season' by the Eagles but still posted +.04 EPA per drop-back (16th among 31 starting QBs) and a 91.7 passer rating (17th in NFL). Caleb He emphasizes that Young's worst game would still be average-to-above-average for most starters, underscoring how well he has played this season—'a typical Bryce day is like a top seven quarterback in the league.'

Kenneth Walker continues elite production: +.15 EPA per touch, second only to JSN among players with 50+ touches. Walker became the first player with 750+ scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns through five games since Priest Holmes in 2002—nearly a quarter century. Caleb He notes Walker is 'still ridiculous' and his consistency is remarkable.

Caleb He cautions against overrating Jalen Daniels despite his rookie opportunity with the Buccaneers. When pressured in Week 6, Daniels was 2-for-10 with 15 yards and an interception. Caleb He notes Daniels' pocket management remains poor—'he's still playing like he's at Kansas'—and he struggles to see the field, read the field, feel pressure, and navigate the pocket. While his scramble plays are entertaining, they mask fundamental deficiencies.

J.J. McCarthy came in for the Giants when they were losing by 18 points and had a remarkable quarter: 243 yards on 11 completions. Caleb He emphasizes this was 'unreal' production in a single quarter, highlighting McCarthy's ability to generate explosive offensive output in limited time.

Caleb He describes Jameis Winston's Week 6 performance as a 'classic Jameis Winston game'—over 400 yards of offense but 'bad turnovers' and a loss. Caleb He, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat reporter, says he has 'seen that movie' many times and could 'quote every line in this movie.' The turnovers were the decisive factor; the Saints' four scoring drives were all short (16, 28, 30, and 21 yards) off Giants turnovers, not sustained offensive excellence.

Caleb He notes Drake May has 'totally calmed down' after early-season struggles. Specifically, when holding the ball longer than 2.5 seconds—an area where he previously panicked—May posted two touchdowns and 'fantastic stats' in Week 6. Caleb He frames this as evidence of May's ability to identify and fix weaknesses, a hallmark of good-to-great NFL quarterbacks, and suggests May has 'legitimately bounced back' rather than just having a good game.

Eight straight carries in a dominant performance against the Jets; 66.7% success rate and 44% missed tackle rate. Caleb He describes this as an 'inspired performance' and 'peak Patriots,' comparing it to legacy drives from players like Jonas Gray. Kiner carried the team to victory literally, choking the life out of the Jets' defense.

Speaker highlights Kiner's 'legacy drive' in the fourth quarter of Jets-Patriots game, featuring eight straight carries that exemplify 'real football.' The speaker was passionate enough about this drive to lead the segment with it, describing consecutive runs: 'Corey Kiner right tackle for 12 yards. Corey Kiner right guard for four yards. Corey Kiner up the middle for five yards,' emphasizing the power-running approach and Kiner's role in a grinding, clock-controlling offensive sequence.

Speaker notes that without Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers is the primary reliable target for the Ravens offense, typically accumulating 50 to 90 yards per game with occasional touchdown upside, but the speaker questions whether other Ravens receivers and running backs (including Derrick Henry) can consistently produce without Jackson's presence to stress defenses.

Henry lost negative 19.2 EPA on carries this season (sixth-most EPA lost in NFL) and fumbled in Week 6 Ravens-Browns game, a play that set up Cleveland's only touchdown and resulted in negative 5.6 EPA and negative 14.2% win probability swing. Speaker notes the Ravens are 0-5 when Henry loses a fumble, with half of those losses coming against division opponents. Beyond the fumble, Henry struggled against Cleveland's defense: he had five carries for zero yards against stacked boxes, illustrating how the Ravens' offense becomes 'far too easy to defend' without Lamar Jackson. The speaker emphasizes that 'it's a lot less of a guarantee that Henry's just going to be able to take over without Lamar out there,' suggesting Henry's production is heavily dependent on Jackson's presence to create defensive stress.