QB · NYG · 23 yrs · exp 2 · Michigan
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We're in the midst of spooky season, and the NFL has never been shy about giving fans a jump scare. Every week, there are results that we didn't see coming around the corner, and they essentially jump out in front of us like a villain in a horror movie. I mean, who had J.J. McCarthy essentially coming back from the dead like a zombie, reviving his career with New York and rolling into Houston to upset the Texans ? Oh yeah. We did. The McCarthy-led Giants pulling off the upset was our best call in last week's column, but not our only victory. We also pinpointed the 49ers as a favorite on upset alert, and they ended up falling to the Falcons . There was more trick than treat, as our three other predictions didn't come to fruition, but we'll take what we can get. Now, it's time to look forward to Week 8 and identify a handful of favorites who are officially on upset alert. All lines via DraftKings ; All times ET Baker Mayfield made his return in Week 7, but he didn't have to do much to ensure the win for Tampa Bay. He threw just 11 passes for 64 yards and a touchdown during a 43-13 win over the Panthers . Carolina largely tripped over itself in the losing effort, and self-inflicted mistakes helped create a 33-6 hole at halftime. I'm not sure Atlanta will give the Bucs that type of gift for the second week in a row, and it could force Mayfield to prove he's healthy in this NFC South matchup. The Falcons are allowing the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game (88.9) in the NFL this season, so Bucky Irving may not have the same level of success he's had on the ground, rushing for over 100 yards in two of Tampa's previous three games. That puts even more emphasis on Mayfield dropping back to pass. When he does, he'll face an Atlanta pass rush that ranks fourth in pressure rate (41.4) coming into Week 8. EPA per dropback -0.21 Worst (among 33 QBs) Yards per attempt 6.3 24th Passer rating 83.0 24th There's a recipe here for Mayfield to struggle through the air as he works his way back from that right thumb injury and the Falcons feast. Raymond James Stadium also hasn't been the strongest home-field advantage for the Bucs either, as they've struggled to secure a win at home this season (0-4). The Raiders are reeling right now. They've lost four straight, and their defense has completely cratered over that stretch, allowing 35.8 points per game and 11 passing touchdowns. It's a pretty jarring contrast when you look at the defensive production from Week 1-3 and Week 4-7 side by side and see just how far they've fallen. PPG 18.0 35.8 YPG 316.7 416.5 Pass TD 5 11 Takeaways 9 3 Looks bad, right? But let's peel things back a bit more and see who've they've faced over this losing skid, specifically at quarterback. During this losing streak, the Raiders have faced Patrick Mahomes , Drake Maye , Josh Allen , and Matthew Stafford . When you see the elite quarterbacks they've faced, it's no wonder they've been sliced up. Let me ask you this: Does Geno Smith fit in that tier of quarterbacks? Of course not. While Smith has been serviceable for New York, he doesn't instill the same fear as the other quarterbacks Las Vegas has faced, so I think the defense will have a chance to rebound a bit. That's especially true given the Jets have the second-worst red-zone touchdown percentage in the NFL. With a better effort from the defense, the Raiders offense has the pieces in place to put up points and roll into MetLife Stadium and pull off the upset. It's the unstoppable force ( Lions offense) against the immovable object (Vikings defense) that is set to square off on Sunday at Ford Field. Minnesota is 6-0 to begin the season, but most folks (including the oddsmakers) believe this will be the spot on the schedule where they suffer their first loss. The Lions offense has scored the second-most points per game (30.7) and totaled the second-most yards per game (397.3) in the NFL this season. They're also tied for the second-fewes [... truncated ...]
The 2026 NFL trade deadline is just two weeks away, and we've already seen some pretty wild movement. The New York Giants may have saved their season by trading for quarterback J.J. McCarthy ; Marvin Harrison Jr . is now scoring touchdowns for the Houston Texans ; the Indianapolis Colts seem to be taking offers for anyone and everyone. Which other players could be traded in the coming days? Could Howie Roseman look to sell off a few pieces from the Philadelphia Eagles after they fell to 2-5 on Monday night? What about the Las Vegas Raiders ? Do they find another trade partner for Maxx Crosby after their deal with Baltimore fell through this offseason? Here are 25 potential trade chips, sorted into three tiers ranging from impact starters to sneaky rentals
The article highlights key player movements and predictions for Week 8, noting the Colts’ trade activity and potential performance shifts for Jonathan Taylor and Lamar Jackson
The Giants may have an enviable problem on their hands
Adds: J.J. McCarthy. Drops: Treylon Burks
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston had high praise for J.J. McCarthy after the latter won his first start with the team
In the aftermath of the Giants’ overtime win Sunday, the interaction “meant the world” to J.J. McCarthy. But general manager Joe Schoen being “fired up” and telling McCarthy “we believe
Giants GM Joe Schoen shares thoughts on trade deadline, quarterback situation, and team's position in the standings
J.J. McCarthy made the most of his first start with the Giants, while two of his former Michigan teammates found the end zone
Cast off in Minnesota, McCarthy is trying to resurrect his career in New York while also leading the Giants to a division title
McCarthy was excellent on the road in his first start as a Giant. Here are several high level throws
The Giants’ offensive line and backs outperformed expectations, securing a 27‑21 OT win over the Texans
Nate Tice & Hayden Winks dive into their instant takeaways from Week 7 of NFL action
J.J. McCarthy's performance in his first start as a Giant was impressive, but did he truly impact fantasy football?
J.J. McCarthy’s standout performance in Houston sparks optimism for the Giants’ remaining schedule
It didn’t take long before the Giants turned over their offense to quarterback J.J. McCarthy after acquiring him in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings
NFL Week 7 grades
J.J. McCarthy and Cam Skattebo led the Giants to an upset win over the Texans, with McCarthy throwing for 252 yards and no turnovers, and Skattebo running for 124 yards and a touchdown
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