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Dianna Russini
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Senior NFL insider @theathletic.com @nytimes.com
Treylon Burks, one hand optional.
December 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Justin Jefferson left the locker room after the Vikings' loss today without talking to reporters, per @aleclewis.bsky.social.
December 1, 2025 at 1:19 AM
“I’m treating it as if I’m playing Monday," Herbert told reporters postgame.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert broke a bone in his hand and will have a procedure tomorrow. Jim Harbaugh says he doesn’t know if Herbert will miss any time.

Los Angeles hosts Philadelphia next Monday.
December 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Chargers QB Justin Herbert broke a bone in his hand and will have a procedure tomorrow. Jim Harbaugh says he doesn’t know if Herbert will miss any time.

Los Angeles hosts Philadelphia next Monday.
December 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
The Vikings have been shut out for the first time since 2007, a 34-0 defeat to the Packers.

Minnesota hasn’t scored in its last six quarters.
November 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Josh Allen has more regular-season rushing touchdowns than any QB in history (76), breaking a tie with Cam Newton.
November 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
AFC South after 13 weeks:

Jaguars 8-4
Colts 8-4
Texans 7-5
Titans 1-11

Indianapolis visits Jacksonville next week, while Houston faces the Chiefs on Sunday night.
November 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Bryce Young won six games as the Panthers’ starter over his first two seasons combined.

His seventh win of 2025 sends Carolina into its bye week a half-game behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South race.
November 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
With the Rams’ loss to the Panthers, the Bears will enter December as the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
November 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Puka Nacua, catch of the year?
November 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Tristan Wirfs is eligible. Tristan Wirfs is in the end zone for the first time in his career.
November 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Matthew Stafford:

- 2 INTs all season entering Week 13
- 2 INTs in the first quarter vs. Panthers
November 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Just left church. Priest said the final hymn was on page 678.

The little boy behind us goes, “6…7”

Is this trend ever going to die?
November 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Max Brosmer may not be the long-term answer for the Vikings.

But Sunday in Seattle, he provides another opportunity for Kevin O’Connell to stabilize this Minnesota offense.

What I’m hearing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
- Next steps for the Vikings
- The next pass rusher to get paid?
- Kyle Shanahan working his magic

Sunday morning reading:
What I’m hearing about J.J. McCarthy, Jerry Jones’ trade steal and more
Also: Tom Brady's Raiders frustrations, Kyle Shanahan's latest masterpiece and the NFL storylines that will carry Thanksgiving conversation.
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Being adaptable, flexible, emotionally even-keeled and creatively relentless when your roster keeps falling apart – that’s where a coach becomes great.

Enter, Kyle Shanahan.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A statement from the Lions:
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Reposted by Dianna Russini
Bears RB D’Andre Swift: “When it’s clicking early on, that’s kind of what you want. That’s demoralizing to the opposing team.”

47 carries, 281 yards, and a signature win. Story from Philadelphia
Ben Johnson loves smashmouth football. The Bears delivered to stun the Eagles
The Bears got a signature win, and did so in large part because of the way the offensive line blocked and running backs ran over the Eagles.
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Reposted by Dianna Russini
Nick Sirianni backs Kevin Patullo after ‘Fire Kevin’ chants greet lackluster offense

Go inside the locker room from another quiet game from the offense while scrutiny on the play-caller grows louder, on @TheAthletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Nick Sirianni backs Kevin Patullo after ‘Fire Kevin’ chants greet lackluster offense
The Eagles' offense is still searching for answers after yet another quiet game.
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The Bears have clinched a winning season for the second time since 2013.
November 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
NFC North standings:

Bears 9-3
Packers 8-3-1
Lions 7-5
Vikings 4-7 (plays Seattle on Sunday)

The Bears and Packers meet for the first time this season next week in Green Bay.
November 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Reposted by Dianna Russini
Kyle Monangai has 112 yards rushing, D'Andre Swift has 107. First time the Bears have two backs with 100+ in the same game since Nov. 10, 1985 (Matt Suhey, Walter Payton). (h/t Bears PR)
November 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
J.J. McCarthy has been officially ruled out.

Max Brosmer gets the start in Seattle for the Vikings.
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, who entered concussion protocol earlier this week, is not expected to play Sunday against the Seahawks, I’m told.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
QB injury updates:

- Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is trending to start, per Todd Bowles
- Jayden Daniels is out, per Dan Quinn
- Aaron Rodgers (wrist) will have no designation and will return for the Steelers
- Jaxson Dart (concussion) cleared protocol and will start vs. the Patriots
November 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The early returns on J.J. McCarthy have not been what the Vikings and their fans would have hoped for.

What comes next in Minnesota?

More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM