The Chiefs moved to 10-1 with a 30-27 win over the Panthers. Per the NFL, the victory gave coach Andy Reid his 19th season with 10 or more wins.
He trails Bill Belichick and Hall of Famer Don Shula, who have 20 seasons with 10 or more wins.
Reid also has won 10 or more games for 10 straight seasons. That’s second only to Belichick, who did it an uncanny 17 times, from 2003 to 2019.
As long as he stays with the Chiefs — and as long as Patrick Mahomes is there — Reid will keep winning 10 or more games, year after year. And if Reid stays long enough, he’ll eventually pass Belichick and then Shula for the all-time wins record.
Reid became head coach of the Eagles in 1999. He stayed there through 2012, before landing immediately at Kansas City.
The Dolphins didn’t feel they were dead when they fell to 2-6 in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s second game back from injured reserve and the last three games have shown why they still had faith in their ability to make something of this season.
Tagovailoa threw four touchdown passes as the Dolphins raced out to a 31-0 lead over the Patriots at home and the Dolphins were able to cruise through the rest of a 34-15 win. That makes it three straight victories for the Dolphins, who are now 5-6 heading into a Thanksgiving night game at Lambeau Field.
It looked like Tagovailoa would get most of the fourth quarter off to rest for that game, but backup Skylar Thompson botched a handoff and Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez returned the ball for a touchdown. A two-point conversion closed the gap to 16 points, but Tagovailoa returned to lead a field goal drive that put things out of reach.
Jaylen Waddle had one of the touchdown catches and he posted eight catches for 144 yards on his most productive day of the season. Tight end Jonnu Smith continued a strong campaign with nine catches for 87 yards and a score and running back De’Von Achane caught two touchdowns as well.
It added up to 317 yards for Tagovailoa, who now has 11 touchdowns and one interception since returning to action, and the Dolphins’ chances of continuing this roll will rest largely on his shoulders.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye got off to a slow start in the first half and then lost a fumble on a sack in the third quarter before throwing an interception in the fourth quarter. He was sacked four times with Dolphins first-round pick Chop Robinson having a particularly strong game off the edge for Miami.
New England is now 3-9 and they’ll face the Colts next Sunday before going on a bye week.
The Dolphins are well on their way to a third straight victory.
After punting on their first possession of Sunday’s home game against the Patriots, the Dolphins offense caught fire. They picked up 262 yards on their final four possessions of the half and they ended all four of them by putting points off the board.
The Patriots have not had that kind of success on offense and it’s 24-0 as a result.
Tua Tagovailoa hit tight end Jonnu Smith for the first touchdown and then hooked up with running back De’Von Achane for the next two. The Dolphins drove back inside the Patriots’ 5-yard-line on their final drive, but two incompletions in the end zone led to a Jason Sanders field goal.
Tagovailoa is 20-of-27 for 247 yards and the Dolphins defense has sacked Drake Maye twice. The Patriots have also committed seven penalties for 45 yards and that hasn’t helped mitigate the obvious talent difference between the two squads.
Jonnu Smith got back to the end zone on Sunday.
Smith scored two touchdowns to help the Dolphins beat the Raiders in Week 11 and he opened the scoring in this week’s game against the Patriots. Smith slipped underneath the coverage and caught a short pass from Tua Tagovailoa for a seven-yard touchdown.
The score made it 7-0 Dolphins with 14:10 left to play in the first half.
Smith has four catches for 37 yards and Tagovailoa is 6-of-8 for 71 yards.
The Patriots had a chance to score on their second possession, but a holding penalty knocked them out of the red zone and kicker Joey Slye doinked a 45-yard field goal try off the upright for a miss.
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The Cowboys will be without both of their starting guards in Washington on Sunday.
Left guard Tyler Smith was ruled out when the team handed in its list of inactive players 90 minutes before Sunday’s game against the Commanders kicked off. Smith missed two practices this week with ankle and knee injuries before returning for a limited practice on Friday
Right guard Zack Martin was downgraded to out on Saturday. He has ankle and shoulder injuries. T.J. Bass and Brock Hoffman will likely get the start at guards for Dallas.
Cowboys at Commanders
Cowboys: G Zack Martin, G Tyler Smith, CB Trevon Diggs, CB Caelen Carson, RB Deuce Vaughn, TE Jake Ferguson, DE Tyrus Wheat
Commanders: CB Emmanuel Forbes, QB Jeff Driskel, CB Marshon Lattimore, LB Dominique Hampton, G Chris Paul
Buccaneers at Giants
Buccaneers: T Tristan Wirfs, DB Tykee Smith, CB Tyrek Funderburk, LB Jose Ramirez, TE Devin Culp, DL Earnest Brown
Giants: S Anthony Johnson, CB Tre Hawkins III, G Jake Kubas, DL Jordon Riley, QB Tim Boyle
Chiefs at Panthers
Chiefs: OL C.J. Hanson, DT Marlon Tuipulotu, T Ethan Driskell, RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, DE Cameron Thomas
Panthers: WR Jalen Coker, S Jammie Robinson, CB Shemar Bartholomew, LB Thomas Incoom, LB DJ Johnson, OL Jarrett Kingston, DT Jaden Crumedy
Patriots at Dolphins
Patriots: QB Joe Milton, WR K.J. Osborn, DT Jaquelin Roy, G Tyrese Robinson, DE Deatrich Wise, LB Titus Leo
Dolphins: RB Jeff Wilson, CB Ethan Bonner, CB Kendall Fuller, LB Mohamed Kamara, OL Andrew Meyer, TE Jack Stoll, WR Dee Eskridge
Titans at Texans
Titans: RB Tyjae Spears, CB Gabe Jeudy-Lally, OL Leroy Watson, TE David Martin-Robinson
Texans: DT Foley Fatukasi, T Blake Fisher, LB Jamal Hill, DE Jerry Hughes, CB Jeff Okudah, WR Steven Sims
Lions at Colts
Lions: CB Terrion Arnold, G Kayode Awosika, DT Brodric Martin, T Giovanni Manu, OL Colby Sorsdal, LB Al-Quadin Muhammed
Colts: QB Sam Ehlinger, WR Anthony Gould, S Darren Hall, DE Isaiah Land, TE Will Mallory, T Bernhard Raimann
Vikings at Bears
Vikings: TE Josh Oliver, CB Dwight McGlothern, DL Levi Drake Rodriguez, OL Dan Feeney, OL Walter Rouse, QB Brett Rypien
Bears: WR Tyler Scott, S Elijah Hicks, DB Ameer Speed, OL Ryan Bates, T Kiran Amegadjie, DE Dominique Robinson
The Patriots added one of their top defensive players to Friday’s injury report, and he may not be available for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins.
Cornerback Christian Gonzalez is now questionable with a hip injury. He was limited in Friday’s practice.
In 11 games this season, Gonzalez has recorded six passes defensed with one interception.
The Patriots have ruled out defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy (neck) after he didn’t practice all week.
Defensive tackle Christian Barmore is questionable as he continues his return from blood clots. He was a full participant on Thursday but didn’t practice on Wednesday or Friday.
Offensive tackle Vederian Lowe (shoulder), defensive end Deatrich Wise (foot), safety Kyle Dugger (ankle), safety Marte Mapu (neck), defensive end Keion White (knee), guard Cole Strange (knee), and linebacker Sione Takitaki (knee) are questionable.
Defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale (elbow), tight end Austin Hooper (neck), linebacker Christian Elliss (abdomen), and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (back) are off the injury report and are set to play.
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is good to go for Sunday.
Hill was a limited participant in two of the team’s three practices this week because of the wrist injury that’s had him on the injury report in recent weeks, but he did not receive any designation ahead of this weekend’s game against the Dolphins. Hill has not missed any game action because of his wrist.
Left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) drew a questionable tag after not practicing all week. Head coach Mike McDaniel said he thinks Armstead will be able to play on Sunday.
McDaniel also said that he does not expect to activate offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn (quad, knee) or safety Patrick McMorris (calf) in time to play this week. Fullback Alec Ingold (calf) is also listed as questionable and cornerback Kendall Fuller (concussion) has been ruled out.
The attorney for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers said in court today that the woman who accused him of assault demanded $10.5 million, which is “what this case is all about.” The woman’s attorneys say that’s not the case.
Attorneys Douglas H. Wigdor and David E. Gottlieb released a statement denying Peppers’ lawyer’s claim.
“As is customary in the legal profession, it is our practice not to comment on confidential settlement discussions,” the statement said. “However, as Mr. Peppers’ lawyer has raised this, we can confirm that Mr. Peppers’ lawyer asked us to meet to discuss a potential settlement and asked us to convey a settlement proposal. We presented a proposal that included an apology from Mr. Peppers, a financial contribution to a domestic abuse support organization, a commitment by Mr. Peppers to undergo intensive counseling and a monetary payment for our client’s pain and suffering. We did not present a proposal of $10.5 million to avoid a civil lawsuit and the civil lawsuit does not seek any particular amount other than what a jury decides to award.”
Peppers is scheduled to go on trial on January 22 on charges of assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of a Class B substance believed to be cocaine.
The NFL has had Peppers on the commissioner’s exempt list since he was charged in October, and he is unlikely to play again this season. He could face league discipline during the 2025 season, depending on the results of the league’s investigation into the matter.
Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, who hasn’t played since he was charged with assault, strangulation and drug possession in October, is scheduled to go on trial on January 22.
Peppers is on the commissioner’s exempt list and will likely miss the rest of the season. He could face NFL discipline next season, depending on the result of the NFL’s investigation into the matter.
According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, Peppers’ attorney Marc Brofsky said in court that the woman accusing him of assault demanded $10.5 million from him, which “tells you what this case is all about.”
The formal charges against Peppers are “assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of a Class B substance believed to be cocaine.”
Peppers is under contract with the Patriots through the 2027 season, but Patriots owner Robert Kraft and coach Jerod Mayo have both said they do not tolerate domestic violence and that Peppers will not be back with the team if the accusations made against him prove to be true.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft eventually will have a bust in Canton. But not this year.
Don Van Natta Jr. of ESPN.com reports that Kraft has been passed over by the committee that selects contributors to be presented for a full induction vote. The committee made its decision on November 12.
The committee instead selected Ralph Hay, a co-founder of the National Football League and the owner of the Canton Bulldogs from 1918 to 1922.
Regardless of whether it should have been Kraft, Ralph Hay? He’s precisely the kind of candidate who should have been added to the mega-class that the Hall of Fame jammed into Canton four years ago, in connection with an effort to add the many people who hadn’t previously secured a spot.
Kraft, whose candidacy was the subject of an ESPN.com #LongRead in September, has been considered 13 times. He has never advanced out of the contributor committee.
An unnamed source told Van Natta this about the decision: “Hay didn’t believe players should be paid. He sold the team after only four years. I don’t know how he is seen as more deserving than Bob Kraft.”
Amen to that. And it’s just another reason why I’d never want to be involved in the selection process (not that they’d ever want me). Too many weird decisions get made, and this is just one of them. The arbitrary decisions (which often are influenced by some who simply don’t like a given candidate) undermines the entire process, and it bolsters Deion Sanders’s view that too many get in who shouldn’t be.
Earlier this year, Hall of Fame G.M. Bill Polian — who regularly did battle with Kraft’s Patriots when Polian was with the Colts — said this about Kraft: “There’s no box that Robert Kraft doesn’t check to get into the Hall of Fame.”
Kraft will eventually get in. The only question is whether he’ll have to wait as long as Ralph Hay, who got the nod over a group that included former Browns and Ravens owner Art Modell, Oilers founder Bud Adams, Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, Monday Night Football creator Roone Arledge, and legendary broadcaster Howard Cosell.
Some would say that someone as accomplished as Kraft needs no external validation of the things he has done. Others would say, “Who the hell is Ralph Hay and how is he more deserving than Kraft or any of the others?”
Hay will still need to get enough votes at the full induction meeting, where an 80-percent supermajority is needed. My guess is that at least 20 percent will, at the proper time, say no way to Hay.
