NFL Week 11 newest buzz, questions, information and fantasy suggestions

Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season is right here, and insiders Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano have been making calls to sources across the league for the newest information and buzz on key conditions.

This week, they requested round concerning the Giants' large teaching change. New York fired Brian Daboll on Monday after a 2-8 begin. What's subsequent for the Giants, Daboll and GM Joe Schoen?

Jeremy and Dan additionally checked in on Kyler Murray's future and what would possibly occur with the Cardinals' quarterback scenario within the offseason. And at last, they shared what they've heard on Tremendous Bowl contenders that may be flawed and which names may headline the 2026 free agent class. It is all right here, as our nationwide reporters reply large questions and empty their notebooks heading into Week 11.

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Giants' teaching change
Cardinals' QB scenario
Contenders vs. pretenders
Intriguing 2026 free brokers

What are you listening to across the league on the Giants' determination to fireplace Brian Daboll, and what comes subsequent?

Graziano: There have been simply too many negatives piling up round Daboll. He is 11-33 for the reason that begin of the 2023 season after successful Coach of the 12 months and making the playoffs in 2022, his debut season. He has had sideline blowups. He received himself and the group fined for his habits round a Jaxson Dart concussion analysis a few weeks in the past. Dart received damage Sunday. They've misplaced 4 video games this season by which they'd leads of 10 factors or extra … you get the thought.

We may level to accidents, because the Giants have had greater than their share of high gamers go down this season. However one of many head coach's jobs is to be a problem-solver, and Daboll wasn't fixing sufficient issues. I believe what's fascinating right here is that the crew determined to maintain GM Joe Schoen and likewise mentioned in its announcement that Schoen would lead the seek for the subsequent coach. It appears clear that Giants possession believes it is a gifted crew constructed the fitting means — it simply must be coached higher. We'll see whether or not that is true, but it surely's positively an eyebrow-raiser that Daboll is gone and Schoen would possibly get to remain.

Fowler: Yeah, firing Daboll whereas holding Schoen was a light shock amongst folks I spoke to across the league, given the ghastly three-year clip you talked about. Daboll's ouster is straightforward to elucidate, from unhealthy clock administration to the futility of pairing a lame-duck coach with a rookie quarterback (see: Titans, Tennessee). And interim coach Mike Kafka, who's well-regarded across the league, will try and earn the job going ahead. However those self same folks talked about above ponder whether the course of the teaching search may have an effect on Schoen's future in some way. Hiring a brand new coach with an embattled common supervisor can go one in every of two methods:

Schoen most likely falls extra in step with Poles than Baalke, but when the Giants' desired teaching candidate insists on his personal man, it would take a look at the franchise's mettle.

Graziano: That is properly mentioned, and people are excellent latest examples of the alternative ways this might go. However this shall be an interesting job, based mostly on conversations I've had not too long ago. Dart seems to be like the actual deal at QB. Large receiver Malik Nabers and working again Cam Skattebo shall be again subsequent season. They've a respectable left sort out in Andrew Thomas and a gifted line of defense anchored by Brian Burns and excellent rookie Abdul Carter.

Kafka would be the sixth head coach (counting interims) that the Giants have had within the 9 years since they moved on from Tom Coughlin, so it is incumbent upon possession to get this proper and restore some stability. However there ought to be no scarcity of candidates.

Fowler: The job wants stout management within the worst means. Schoen has performed a job in a few of these roster highlights you talked about above. And possession has let so many individuals go over the previous decade that it most likely could not abdomen yet one more (the buyout cash on the Giants' books is unbelievable). That is why the Giants ought to discover all choices for the top coach, in search of one of the best match above the shiniest new toy. The coordinator pool is weaker than it has been, which I imagine may carry collegiate candidates or retread NFL head coaches extra into play.

Get out your crystal ball: Will Kyler Murray stick in Arizona, and if not, the place will he be taking part in in 2026?

Fowler: I am leaning towards Murray not sticking in Arizona in 2026. Murray has spent seven seasons below heart, and Arizona has one successful season and nil playoff wins to point out for it. It feels prefer it's time. It is laborious to examine any situation by which the Cardinals need to assure $19.5 million of 2027 wage for Murray, which might be the case if they do not commerce or launch him by the fifth day of the upcoming league 12 months. Transferring any of his almost $37 million in 2026 ensures can be a problem however not not possible if he has a market.

It is clear to everybody watching the Cardinals over the previous month that the offense is working extra easily with Jacoby Brissett on the helm. Murray's 44.3 QBR ranks twenty sixth within the NFL, however he's an immense expertise who may use a change. A number of groups will seemingly have quarterback openings, together with the Jets and Browns. Does one notably make sense for him, Dan?

Graziano: I might add Miami to that record if it will get to the top of the season and would not really feel satisfied Tua Tagovailoa is its long-term quarterback, which is definitely attainable. I suppose we may throw Carolina in for comparable causes if Bryce Younger would not flip issues round. Most individuals I discuss to concerning the Murray scenario doubt that the Cardinals will be capable of commerce that contract, which implies he'd seemingly be launched earlier than that 2027 cash triggers subsequent March.

If you happen to're a crew with a necessity at QB and do not have the draft capital to have the ability to draft a high man in 2026 (or should you're, say, the Jets, and have three first-round picks within the 2027 draft and would possibly choose the QBs in that class), then perhaps it is value taking a shot at salvaging Murray. Drawback is, that sounds rather a lot like what the Jets tried to do that season with Justin Fields.

Fowler: Coaches love reclamation tasks, and I believe Murray may be salvaged. A number of former first-round picks have had success after leaving the groups that drafted them: Daniel Jones (Colts), Sam Darnold (Vikings/Seahawks), Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers) and even Mac Jones (49ers) to a lesser extent. Murray is deeper into his profession than these gamers had been, however many league evaluators nonetheless thought of him among the many high 12-14 quarterbacks getting into this season. What occurred this season will not change that outlook too a lot.

The NFL is ravenous for succesful quarterback play, so he ought to discover a residence someplace. The Rams can be an fascinating choice. With Matthew Stafford turning 38 in February, Murray may study Sean McVay's system and get an opportunity to probably begin down the highway.

Graziano: That is one other good one. We clearly do not know what is going to occur with Stafford after this season, however there was sufficient uncertainty round his scenario final spring that we now have license to invest on it. The Rams have two first-round picks in subsequent 12 months's draft, so they could have the means to maneuver round and land a high rookie quarterback. However not everybody's going to have the ability to do this, and groups shall be in search of upside performs within the commerce and free agent markets.

There's rather a lot nonetheless to kind out on this Murray scenario, together with whether or not the Cardinals give him one other shot this season as soon as he is wholesome. Opinions on Murray as a attainable answer for 2026 and past may change based mostly on the way in which the ultimate weeks of this season play out.

Which contender is getting essentially the most pretender buzz across the league?

Graziano: The Steelers are the one AFC North crew with a successful file, but everybody appears satisfied the Ravens will run away with the division. Baltimore has recovered from a tough begin and has each head-to-head matchups with the Steelers but to return. Cincinnati continues to be kicking round regardless of two straight brutal losses and will get quarterback Joe Burrow again in a few weeks.

The Steelers have gotten a few reward wins from groups just like the Jets, Patriots and Colts, however they've misplaced three of their previous 4 and appeared completely overmatched Sunday night time towards the Chargers. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers performed fairly poorly in that recreation, although he had up till that time been in a position to masks his age-related limitations with a bunch of fast passes and fast selections. Coach Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith are getting what they'll out of a Rodgers-led offense that is heavy on tight ends and working backs, however there seems to be a ceiling on what the offense may be, and the protection has been a significant disappointment.

Everyone knows Tomlin has by no means had a dropping season, and I do not really feel snug predicting that streak will finish. However the Steelers seem like the weakest of the present first-place groups, and so they have sub-.500 challengers of their division who know they'll beat them.

Fowler: The Steelers are hoping Rodgers' play Sunday in Los Angeles was an aberration. They have been happy along with his play main as much as that recreation, however that is the primary week by which he appeared skittish within the pocket. They could not pull off a transfer for a large receiver on the deadline, and it is apparent they want an extra piece for when defenses load up towards the tight-end-heavy units.

The Payments even have issues, the primary ones being whether or not they have sufficient skill-position expertise to adequately assist quarterback Josh Allen and whether or not the protection can turn out to be a playoff-caliber unit. There have been a number of weeks by which the protection hasn't matched Sean McDermott's commonplace. I went into final week considering Buffalo would take management of the AFC East, however New England has a 1½-game lead over the Payments and received their first head-to-head assembly. The Patriots play the Jets, Bengals and Giants — who've a mixed 7-21 file — over the subsequent three weeks. New England is poised to create extra separation.

Graziano: Within the NFC, the Bears are 6-3 and tied with the Lions atop the NFC North, however a whole lot of the parents I talked to assume they've a suspect protection and have benefited from some miracle comebacks that are not more likely to hold occurring. And the Jaguars began scorching however cooled off to 5-4. They presently occupy an AFC playoff spot, however many across the league assume they are going to ultimately be overtaken by the Chiefs or Texans.

Fowler: I used to be in Denver on Thursday night time, and it is honest to say that Broncos gamers are involved concerning the offense. A number of offensive gamers acknowledged that the crew is taking part in with hearth if it would not enhance. Denver is aware of quarterback Bo Nix is healthier than how he performed Thursday night time, as Las Vegas had a superb, defensive-linemen-heavy recreation plan on a brief week that thwarted the Broncos' assault. The Broncos missed receiver Marvin Mims Jr. multiple would assume. He is the straightforward yards man when the offense struggles.

Nix nonetheless has a couple of issues going for him: He has a knack for transferring the ball downfield, even when it isn't fairly, and he is clutch within the fourth quarter. However latest struggles from Nix and the passing recreation recommend the Broncos could possibly be destined for an early playoff exit regardless of their defensive dominance if the offense would not enhance.

Who's essentially the most fascinating looming 2026 free agent, and the place may he land?

Fowler: Cowboys extensive receiver George Pickens. The expertise is off the charts. Pickens is on tempo for 1,400-plus yards and 10 receiving touchdowns in his first season in Dallas, offering the right complement to CeeDee Lamb. Most individuals I discuss to across the league anticipate he'll do very properly. Dallas has the choice of utilizing a franchise tag that might price round $29 million.

Graziano: I imagine there is a sturdy probability that the Cowboys franchise Pickens, assuming they continue to be as proud of him by the top of the season as they have been up to now. That is why it is powerful to reply a query like this at this level of the season: Most of the high potential free brokers by no means hit the market due to extensions or franchise tags. Daniel Jones can be an fascinating reply right here, besides I believe the Colts will prolong him if he retains taking part in properly. If he would not, then, properly … he would not be as fascinating a free agent.

How about Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd? He spent the early a part of this season making large splash performs for a takeaway-happy Jacksonville protection. He is a 2022 first-round choose who did not have his fifth-year choice picked up, and whereas he has had a powerful season, he is taking part in for a entrance workplace and a training employees that did not draft him. Lloyd is a man I may think about making it to the market and doing fairly properly.

Fowler: Good name, Dan. The off-ball linebacker market can fluctuate relying on draft depth on the place. Lloyd figures to be one of many profitable earners, together with Inexperienced Bay's Quay Walker and some others.

Jaelan Phillips' free company has my consideration. He was knocking on the door of changing into a top-10 rusher within the NFL earlier than accidents hit. However now he is rounding into type and appears rejuvenated by the commerce that despatched him to Philadelphia, recording six tackles (one for loss), two quarterback hits and a fumble restoration Monday night time in Inexperienced Bay. If Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio may also help maximize Phillips, a large payday may be ready, both in Philadelphia or elsewhere. This places the Eagles in place to earn a powerful compensatory choose for Phillips if he leaves.

Graziano: I will point out Ravens heart Tyler Linderbaum. One other 2022 first-round choose, he did not have his fifth-year choice picked up, but it surely wasn't as a result of the Ravens don't need him round long run. The difficulty is that every one offensive linemen are valued alike within the fifth-year choice method, so the Ravens would have needed to pay Linderbaum offensive sort out cash in the event that they picked up the choice, and facilities do not make as a lot as tackles do.

Baltimore has had discussions with Linderbaum a couple of long-term contract, and it is attainable they are going to attain an settlement and hold him off the market. Bear in mind, everybody thought Ravens left sort out Ronnie Stanley was going to be a free agent final March and Baltimore signed him to an extension the day earlier than free company began. Linderbaum is a tough case, although, due to how facilities are compensated. He is a crucial a part of their offense, however would they make him the league's highest-paid heart? At the moment, that title belongs to Kansas Metropolis's Creed Humphrey at $18 million per 12 months.