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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-jordan-love-play-best-game-vs-steelers');   ga('set', 'title', 'Did Packers’ Jordan Love play his best game vs. Steelers? 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Green Bay OC thinks it’s possible</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-30T18:01:53-07:00">October 30th, 6:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-30T18:03:02-07:00">October 30th, 6:03pm</time><address><a>Allan Binoy</a>Allan Binoy is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NCAA Football, and NBA for ClutchPoints. With a deep passion for storytelling and analysis, he brings fans closer to the action by breaking down the biggest moments and storylines across the world of sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich didn’t hedge. Asked about <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-jordan-love-praise-micah-parsons-tucker-kraft-aaron-rodgers">Jordan Love after Sunday night’s win in Pittsburgh</a>, he called it “probably one of the best games he’s played here.” That tracks with what <a href="https://x.com/RobDemovsky/status/1984007427994611811" rel="noopener">the film and the box score</a> say.  </p><p>Love carved up the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 35–25 road win, completing 29 of 37 passes for 360 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions via the ESPN Box Score. He finished with a 134.2 passer rating and an 89.1 Total QBR, the kind of clean, efficient line that makes an OC gush. Love also strung together 20 straight completions during the second-half surge, a heater that underscored how in rhythm he looked from the pocket.  </p><p>The chemistry with tight end Tucker Kraft jumped off the screen. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-tucker-kraft-100-real-unforgettable-week-8-vs-steelers">Kraft bullied Pittsburgh’s secondary for seven catches</a>, 143 yards, and two scores, including a 59-yard catch-and-run that broke the game open late. When Love needed a bucket, No. 85 kept getting to his spots and finishing.  </p><p>This wasn’t a front-running stat pad. The Packers trailed at halftime and then dumped 21 points in the fourth quarter to close the door, on the road, in prime time, against Aaron Rodgers and a Steelers team that had been humming. That’s big-boy quarterbacking.  </p><p>Was it his best? You can make the case. The efficiency (78.4% completions), the zero turnover-worthy throws on the stat sheet, and the control he showed at the line all scream peak form. ESPN Research even noted Love joined rare Packers company by posting at least 75% completions, 350-plus yards, and three touchdowns in a single game, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-news-jordan-love-matches-brett-favre-beating-aaron-rodgers">a list that includes Rodgers, Brett Favre, and Don Majkowski.</a> That’s not routine stuff.  </p><p>The national chatter reflected it. Love’s night was a moment that nudged him deeper into the MVP conversation, and the Love–Kraft connection torched Pittsburgh. Packers-focused outlets echoed the trust factor Green Bay now has in its QB1. None of that happens without a statement game.  </p><p>Stenavich’s bar is high, and that’s the point. The Packers didn’t just beat the Steelers; they did it because Jordan Love played point guard with a flamethrower. If this wasn’t the best game of his career, it belongs on the very short list. And if Green Bay keeps getting this version of No. 10, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/packers-showed-off-their-ceiling-win-steelers-it-should-scare-rest-nfc">the ceiling for Matt LaFleur’s offense</a> climbs fast.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Did Packers’ Jordan Love play his best game vs. Steelers? Green Bay OC thinks it’s possible

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/nfl-stories/3-blockbuster-trades-blow-up-2025-nfl-trade-deadline');   ga('set', 'title', '3 blockbuster trades to blow up 2025 NFL trade deadline');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3-blockbuster-trades-to-blow-up-2025-NFL-trade-deadline.jpg"></figure><h1>3 blockbuster trades to blow up 2025 NFL trade deadline</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-30T14:56:01-07:00">October 30th, 2:56pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-30T14:56:01-07:00">October 30th, 2:56pm</time><address><a>Bailey Bassett</a>Bailey Bassett is a sports writer from Denver, Colorado, covering major sports events and athlete backgrounds at ClutchPoints. He has experience covering and writing on high school, collegiate, and professional sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Broncos</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>There were some massive trades during the NFL offseason. Micah Parsons, DK Metcalf, George Pickens, Geno Smith, Deebo Samuel, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-dolphins-trade-grade-jalen-ramsey-minkah-fitzpatrick-jonnu-smith">Jalen Ramsey were all moved</a> before the start of the season.</p><p>So far in the days and weeks leading up to the NFL trade deadline, the agreed-upon deals have been relatively small. That could change at any given moment before 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 4. A blockbuster deal could be right around the corner, so check out the gallery to see three huge trades that would rock the football world that could happen before deadline day.</p><h2><b>Chris Olave joins the Broncos</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chris-Olave-1.jpg"><figcaption>Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><b>Denver Broncos receive:</b> Chris Olave</p><p><b>New Orleans Saints receive:</b> 2026 second-round pick, 2026 third-round pick, 2027 third-round pick, 2027 seventh-round pick (via Saints)</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-orleans-saints/saints-news-new-orleans-acquires-wr-trade-broncos">Denver Broncos traded a receiver to the New Orleans Saints</a> before the start of the season. In hindsight, securing a fourth-round pick for Devaughn Vele was quite an impressive move for the Broncos. Vele has done next to nothing for the Saints this year, and the team could be looking to recoup some draft capital as they are likely to finish as one of the worst teams in the league this year.</p><p>Another Broncos-Saints receiver trade could be on the table. Reports suggest that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-rumors-saints-wr-linked-broncos-trade-but-its-not-chris-olave">Denver is interested in Rashid Shaheed</a>, but perhaps they can pull off a move for Chris Olave instead. Shaheed is a pure burner. While Bo Nix and his receivers have missed on a number of deep balls this season, they already have a great speed demon in Marvin Mims. Olave would bring much more to the table for the Broncos.</p><p>Olave surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first two fully healthy seasons. The Broncos have one of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/ranking-top-10-nfl-defensive-units-for-2025-season">best defensive units in football</a>, but by bringing in Olave to pair with Mims, Troy Franklin, Evan Engram, and Courtland Sutton, the offense would be almost as scary. Despite all the hype surrounding Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye, it is Nix who has the best numbers of his sophomore quarterback peers through 1.5 seasons. He could use one more weapon, though, and the Broncos should try to swing a deal for Olave instead of Shaheed.</p><p>Olave’s concussion history and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-orleans-saints/saints-news-tyler-shough-not-fun-admission-starter">Saints’ decision to promote Tyler Shough</a> to the starting quarterback position are the two biggest things that could prevent this trade from happening. New Orleans may want to ensure their rookie signal caller has weapons around him while he learns the ropes of starting at quarterback. This proposed deal would not only replenish New Orleans’ trove of draft picks with a surplus of capital, though, but it would even return the seventh-rounder that they included in the Vele trade.</p><h2><b>The Giants replace Cam Skattebo</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Breece-Hall-1.jpg"><figcaption>Katie Stratman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><b>New York Giants receive:</b> Breece Hall</p><p><b>New York Jets receive:</b> 2026 3rd-round pick, 2027 fifth-round pick</p><p>The New York Giants suffered a devastating blow earlier in the season when <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-giants/giants-news-malik-nabers-finally-surgery-torn-acl">Malik Nabers suffered a season-ending injury</a>. They were again hit hard by the injury bug when <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-giants/giants-news-cam-skattebo-suffered-2-other-injuries-besides-dislocated-ankle">Cam Skattebo dislocated his ankle</a>. The rookie running back had become the heart and soul of a Giants team that seemed revitalized ever since Jaxson Dart took over as the starting quarterback.</p><p>Skattebo’s injury is believed to be worse than initially thought, and it is now believed that it could significantly impact his future outlook. The Giants should trade for Breece Hall, who has been involved in New York Jets’ trade rumors for quite some time now. Hall is still one of the best running backs in the NFL, and he’d give the Giants’ offense a boost while simultaneously taking the pressure off of Skattebo to return too quickly.</p><p>Upon Skattebo’s return, he and Hall would form an impressive and cohesive duo. Hall is an elite pass-catching running back and great speed threat, whereas Skattebo is more of a bruiser who runs through defenders. Injuries to running backs are common, and having the insurance of two good ones makes sense for the Giants.</p><p>Hall is still just 24 years old. The career lifespan of an NFL running back is relatively short, but Hall is young enough that he’d be worth paying a pretty penny for. The Jets like what they have in Braelon Allen, and they don’t seem to have much interest in re-signing Hall. The Giants have the future cap space to give the Iowa State product a lucrative contract when his current deal expires at season’s end.</p><h2><b>The Steelers trade for Aaron Rodgers’ successor</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Kyler-Murray_f998aa.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><b>Pittsburgh Steelers receive:</b> Kyler Murray</p><p><b>Arizona Cardinals receive:</b> 2026 first-round pick, 2026 fourth-round pick</p><p>After six quarterbacks were taken in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft and two more first-round signal callers were selected in 2025, there aren’t many teams that clearly need a long-term answer at quarterback. The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of those teams, though, as Aaron Rodgers could very well retire after this season.</p><p>Rodgers is already 41 years old, and although he has looked good for his age, the Steelers are still in the bottom five in passing yards (1,501) this season. The Steelers will finish out the year with Rodgers, but they should be looking to the future to find who will be the next quarterback of the team.</p><p>Unlike some of the other quarterback-needy teams, the Steelers won’t have a high draft pick where they can select a premier QB prospect. Pittsburgh seems poised to yet again finish above .500, and therefore, they will likely miss out on drafting players such as Fernando Mendoza, Dante Moore, and LaNorris Sellers. Pittsburgh could try to pull off a blockbuster trade for Kyler Murray, though.</p><p>The former first overall pick hasn’t quite lived up to his potential, and now that the Arizona Cardinals have lost five straight games, they might become <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/2025-nfl-trade-deadline-which-teams-buyers-sellers">NFL trade deadline sellers</a>. It is unclear if they are ready to move on from Murray, but that is an idea that has been floated around in the past. For the Steelers, Murray is still just 28 years old. He is an excellent scrambler who has a great arm, and he has looked like an above-average quarterback plenty of times throughout the course of his career.</p><p>The Steelers have been in somewhat of a quarterback purgatory for years now, and Murray might be the player who can get them out of it. It would be a weird move, considering he would have to sit on the bench for the rest of the season. Murray is under contract through 2028, though, so the Steelers should pounce on the chance to get him if he is made available.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 blockbuster trades to blow up 2025 NFL trade deadline

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-rumors-2-words-describe-ownerships-feelings-mike-tomlin-angry-isnt-1');   ga('set', 'title', 'Steelers rumors: 2 words to describe ownership’s feelings on Mike Tomlin, and ‘angry’ isn’t 1 of them');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pittsburgh-Steelers-head-coach-Mike-Tomlin_d757dd.jpg"><figcaption>© Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Steelers rumors: 2 words to describe ownership’s feelings on Mike Tomlin, and ‘angry’ isn’t 1 of them</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-30T14:01:42-07:00">October 30th, 2:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-30T14:03:05-07:00">October 30th, 2:03pm</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>What direction the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/3-last-minute-trades-steelers-must-make-before-2025-nfl-trade-deadline">Pittsburgh Steelers take in trade talks</a> could depend on <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/colts-steelers-bold-predictions-clash-week-9-2025">the outcome of their game against the Colts</a>. Ownership still seems to stand behind Mike Tomlin, but Art Rooney II used two words to describe his feelings — and “angry” wasn’t one of them.</p><p>Still, the words <a href="https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/steelers/2025/10/30/steelers-art-rooney-mike-tomlin-gerry-dulac/86989300007/?taid=6903ad8d9df85d00013d57da&amp;utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_medium=trueanthem&amp;utm_source=twitter" rel="noopener">didn’t inspire confidence</a>, according to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac via steelerswire.com.</p><p>“During a Steelers chat with fans, Dulac was asked if Rooney was “angry” with Tomlin over the lack of playoff wins and the recent failures of the highest-paid defense in the league — to which he set the record straight on the strained relationship between ownership and head coach,” Andrew Vasquez wrote.</p><p>Rooney’s reply, according to Dulac, was “Angry is not the word. Frustrated or impatient would be a better choice.”</p><h2><b>Steelers need to turn things around</b></h2><p>The Steelers had command of the AFC North just a couple of weeks ago with a 4-1 record. However, back-to-back losses have opened the door for the Bengals and the Ravens to make a race of it.</p><p>It has the Steelers’ fan base a bit up in arms. The good start with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback has turned to worry and frustration.</p><p>Rooney wouldn’t be the only one impatient. Former Steelers standout James Harrison said changes <a href="https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/steelers/2025/10/28/steelers-packers-james-harrison-week-8/86941262007/" rel="noopener">needed to be made</a>, according to the Deebo &amp; Joe podcast via steelerswire.com.</p><p>“Things gotta get changed — people gotta go,” Harrison said. “Highest-paid, 30th-ranked defense don’t match. I don’t know what needs to happen, but we need to go on ahead and maybe redo this whole thing and get something else going.”</p><p>Tomlin seems to be slow to the table in realizing his team needs to be more aggressive offensively, according to post-gazette.com.</p><p>“Seems like touchdowns is how it gets done in our business at this level,” Tomlin said. “So it was a little bit less than comfortable at halftime, settling for three field goals.”</p><p>However, Rodgers said the team can’t forget about Chris Boswell.</p><p>“I think you’re seeing some trends around the league of teams going for it, but we got a kicker who is pretty automatic from anywhere, even going beyond 60,” Rodgers said. “Thankfully, the field was in slightly better shape than the previous week. Boz was amazing. But we have to be ready to go for those and convert them if we have the chance.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Steelers rumors: 2 words to describe ownership’s feelings on Mike Tomlin, and ‘angry’ isn’t 1 of them

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/3-last-minute-trades-steelers-must-make-before-2025-nfl-trade-deadline');   ga('set', 'title', '3 last-minute trades Steelers must make before 2025 NFL Trade Deadline');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/X-last-minute-trades-Steelers-must-make-before-2025-NFL-Trade-Deadline.jpg"></figure><h1>3 last-minute trades Steelers must make before 2025 NFL Trade Deadline</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-30T09:53:54-07:00">October 30th, 9:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-30T09:53:54-07:00">October 30th, 9:53am</time><address><a>Garrett Kerman</a>Garrett Kerman also goes by the name of The Fight Analyst. He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves at a critical juncture in the 2025 season. Sitting at 4-3 and atop the AFC North, the window to maximize Aaron Rodgers’ final NFL campaign is wide open. With the trade deadline set for November 4 at 4 p.m. ET, General Manager Omar Khan has a golden opportunity to address glaring roster weaknesses that have emerged over the past two weeks.​</p><p>The Steelers’ defensive collapse has been alarming, allowing 68 points over their last two games and ranking 30th in yards allowed. Meanwhile, the offense lacks a reliable No. 2 target behind DK Metcalf to give Rodgers the weapons he needs for a championship push. With the Cincinnati Bengals struggling at 3-5, the Baltimore Ravens at 2-5, and the Cleveland Browns in full rebuild mode, Pittsburgh’s path to divisional dominance has never been clearer. Here are three trades the Steelers must make before the deadline passes.​</p><h2>Trade for WR Rashid Shaheed from New Orleans Saints</h2><p><b>Trade Package:</b></p><p><b>Steelers Receive:</b> WR Rashid Shaheed, 2026 5th-round pick</p><p><b>Saints Receive:</b> 2026 3rd-round pick</p><p><b>Why This Move Makes Sense:</b></p><p>The Steelers desperately need a field-stretching receiver to complement DK Metcalf, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-rumors-saints-wr-linked-broncos-trade-but-its-not-chris-olave">Rashid Shaheed fits the bill perfectly</a>. The 27-year-old speedster has posted 39 receptions for 431 yards and two touchdowns in seven games this season, putting him on pace for his best NFL campaign despite questionable quarterback play in New Orleans.​</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">There’s no Chris Olave</p><p>There’s no Tee Higgins</p><p>Give me RASHID SHAHEED 🔥🔥<a href="https://t.co/u4aIa46aeh">pic.twitter.com/u4aIa46aeh</a></p><p>— MetcalfBurgh 🫡 (@PickensBurgh) <a href="https://twitter.com/PickensBurgh/status/1976317849623986307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Pittsburgh has completed zero passes of 30 or more yards this season, and Aaron Rodgers has attempted just one such pass through five games. Shaheed’s blazing speed would immediately open up the vertical passing game and create more space underneath for the Steelers’ formidable tight end trio of Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith, and Darnell Washington.​</p><p>The Saints are 1-7 and clearly selling assets before the deadline. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that New Orleans is willing to part with Shaheed “if the compensation is fair and right,” with their asking price sitting at a third-round pick. Since Shaheed is on an expiring contract worth $4.2 million and set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026, the Saints have every incentive to cash in now rather than lose him for nothing.​​</p><h2>Trade for CB Tariq Woolen from Seattle Seahawks</h2><p><b>Trade Package:</b></p><p><b>Steelers Receive:</b> CB Tariq Woolen</p><p><b>Seahawks Receive:</b> 2026 4th-round pick, 2027 conditional 5th-round pick</p><p><b>Why This Move Makes Sense:</b></p><p>The Steelers’ secondary has been a disaster in 2025, with veteran cornerback Darius Slay struggling so badly that he was benched during the Week 8 loss to Green Bay. Pittsburgh’s pass defense ranks dead last in the NFL, allowing Jordan Love to complete 20 consecutive passes in their most recent defeat. The unit has been plagued by missed tackles, blown coverages, and miscommunication all season long.​</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">TARIQ Woolen is back</p><p>🔹7 Targets, 2 Catches Allowed</p><p>🔹13 Yards Allowed</p><p>🔹39.6 Passer Rating when targeted <a href="https://t.co/x1UyXi1ugz">pic.twitter.com/x1UyXi1ugz</a></p><p>— ᴅᴏxx ⚡️ (@new_era72) <a href="https://twitter.com/new_era72/status/1981134238436250067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Tariq Woolen represents a calculated gamble that could pay massive dividends. The 2022 Pro Bowler burst onto the scene as a rookie with a league-high six interceptions and finished third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting. While he’s struggled in 2025, allowing catches on 66.7% of his targets, multiple league executives believe Seattle is ready to move him because he doesn’t fit defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald’s physical style.​</p><p>At just 27 years old with elite size (6’4″) and speed, Woolen possesses the physical tools that have always intrigued Mike Tomlin. The Steelers need to get younger and faster on defense, and Woolen checks both boxes. With Darius Slay likely on his way out and the cornerback room desperately needing reinforcements, acquiring Woolen addresses an immediate need while providing upside if a change of scenery rejuvenates his career.​</p><h2>Trade for LB Demario Davis from New Orleans Saints</h2><p><b>Trade Package:</b></p><p><b>Steelers Receive:</b> LB Demario Davis</p><p><b>Saints Receive:</b> 2026 6th-round pick</p><p><b>Why This Move Makes Sense:</b></p><p>The Steelers’ linebacker corps has underperformed significantly, with Patrick Queen struggling in coverage and the overall unit failing to provide the playmaking expected from a Pittsburgh defense. Inside linebacker has been identified as a key position of need by multiple NFL analysts, and the Steelers have been making numerous practice squad signings and releases at the position, signaling their dissatisfaction with the current rotation.​</p><p>Demario Davis, despite being 37 years old, remains productive with 48 tackles, four tackles for loss, a pass defended, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery through five games in 2025. The veteran’s leadership and championship experience would be invaluable for a defense that has looked lost and undisciplined in recent weeks. Davis could immediately upgrade the linebacker rotation while mentoring younger players and bringing the kind of veteran presence the Steelers thought they were getting from their other high-priced defensive additions.​</p><p>With the Saints firmly in rebuilding mode at 1-7, Davis represents an expendable asset on an expiring contract. New Orleans has no reason to hold onto aging veterans when they could accumulate draft picks for the future. For Pittsburgh, acquiring Davis for minimal draft capital makes perfect sense as a short-term fix that could stabilize a defense desperately searching for answers.​</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 last-minute trades Steelers must make before 2025 NFL Trade Deadline

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He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves at a crossroads. After losing back-to-back games, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-pittsburgh-struggling-defense-brutal-torn-acl-loss-packers">including a disheartening 35-25 home defeat to the Green Bay Packers</a> on Sunday Night Football, Mike Tomlin’s squad desperately needs a victory to regain momentum in the AFC North. Standing in their way is the red-hot <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/colts-news-daniel-jones-mvp-qb-endorses-jonathan-taylor">Indianapolis Colts, owners of the NFL’s best record at 7-1</a> and the league’s most explosive offense. On paper, this matchup looks like a nightmare for a Steelers defense that has been thoroughly exposed in recent weeks.</p><p>But the Steelers have a lifeline. Despite their dominant record and historically efficient offense, the Colts possess a glaring vulnerability that Pittsburgh’s offensive brain trust must target relentlessly: an anemic pass rush that ranks among the worst in the NFL.​</p><h2>The Colts’ Pass Rush Deficiency Creates Golden Opportunity</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pittsburgh-reuniting-ex-Packers-WR-with-Aaron-Rodgers.jpg"><figcaption>Barry Reeger-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Indianapolis enters Week 9 with a pass rush win rate hovering around 25 percent, which ranks fourth-worst in the entire league. For context, this means opposing quarterbacks have an eternity to operate in the pocket against Lou Anarumo’s defense. According to ESPN analytics, opposing signal-callers enjoy the seventh-longest time to throw per attempt at 2.86 seconds when facing the Colts. While Indianapolis has recorded 19 sacks through eight games, they rank a dismal 19th in sacks per pass attempt.​</p><p>The disconnect between the Colts’ overall defensive success and their pass rush efficiency is striking. Indianapolis has survived largely on opportunistic turnovers—they rank third in the NFL with 11 takeaways—and the fact that their offense scores so frequently that opponents are forced to play catch-up. But sustainable pass rush production remains conspicuously absent. The Colts rank 20th in get-off rate at just 0.86 seconds, meaning their defensive linemen are slow off the snap and struggle to generate consistent pressure.​</p><p>Even more encouraging for the Steelers, the Colts’ secondary has been compromised by injuries throughout the season. Cornerback Charvarius Ward has dealt with multiple concussions, and the team has been forced to rely on veteran Xavien Howard, who was systematically picked apart for 112 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Week 4 against the Rams. Indianapolis ranks 29th in pass defense and has allowed the fourth-most explosive plays in the NFL this season, with 40 coming through the air alone.​</p><h2>How the Steelers Offense Can Capitalize</h2><p>Aaron Rodgers and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith must approach this game with calculated aggression. The blueprint is straightforward: give Rodgers time to operate, attack the Colts’ vulnerable secondary with intermediate and deep routes, and exploit the favorable matchups created by Indianapolis’ inability to generate consistent pressure.​</p><p>Rodgers has shown flashes of his vintage form this season, ranking fifth in the league with 16 passing touchdowns. More importantly, his rapport with star receiver DK Metcalf has developed into one of the most dangerous connections in football. Metcalf has emerged as Pittsburgh’s premier offensive weapon, and with the Colts’ defensive backs struggling in coverage, he should feast on one-on-one opportunities downfield.​</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">DK Metcalf cooks Nixon (AGAIN) for the touchdown from Aaron Rodgers 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/UbwH4lxAYz">pic.twitter.com/UbwH4lxAYz</a></p><p>— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) <a href="https://twitter.com/SMHighlights1/status/1982623286048739500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>The Steelers’ offensive line has made significant strides in recent weeks, particularly in pass protection. Second-year tackle Troy Fautanu has looked increasingly comfortable protecting Rodgers’ blind side since Week 4, and guard Mason McCormick has praised the unit’s improved chemistry and communication. Against a Colts pass rush that struggles to win with a four-man front and rarely generates quick pressure, Pittsburgh’s offensive line should be able to provide Rodgers with clean pockets consistently.​</p><p>Arthur Smith also brings a tactical advantage into this matchup. As the former offensive coordinator who faced Lou Anarumo’s defenses regularly when Anarumo was with the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith understands the weaknesses inherent in Anarumo’s scheme. In one of their previous matchups last season, Smith’s offense exploded for 44 points against Anarumo’s unit. Smith knows exactly where the soft spots exist in Anarumo’s zone coverages and how to exploit them with well-timed route combinations.​</p><p>Beyond the statistical deficiencies, the Colts’ secondary has shown repeated vulnerabilities against competent passing attacks. Quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Justin Herbert both finished in the top seven in fantasy scoring against Indianapolis over the last three weeks, while Jordan Love just carved them up for multiple touchdowns. The common thread? These quarterbacks had time to throw and took advantage of favorable coverage matchups.​</p><p>Pittsburgh should target the intermediate passing game relentlessly. Tight end Jonnu Smith presents a particularly advantageous matchup, as Colts linebackers have struggled in coverage all season. Second-year receiver Roman Wilson, coming off a career-best 74-yard, one-touchdown performance against Green Bay, could also exploit the Colts’ depleted cornerback depth.​</p><p>The Steelers must also utilize play-action effectively. With the Colts’ defense likely stacking the box to slow down Jaylen Warren and limit Pittsburgh’s rushing attack, play-action passes can create wide-open throwing windows for Rodgers. The Colts have allowed multiple explosive plays through the air this season precisely because their pass rush fails to disrupt play-action fakes, giving quarterbacks extra time to find receivers breaking free downfield.​</p><h2>The Path Back to the Win Column</h2><p>For the Steelers to snap their two-game skid and get back on track, they cannot play conservatively. The conservative, run-heavy approach that has defined Pittsburgh’s identity in recent years won’t work against an Indianapolis offense that will score points in bunches. The Steelers must trust Rodgers to attack the Colts’ weak pass rush and vulnerable secondary from the opening drive.</p><p>Mike Tomlin’s teams have historically performed well as home underdogs, but the Steelers face this matchup on the road at Acrisure Stadium with the weight of consecutive losses on their shoulders. The pressure is mounting, and the defense has been thoroughly exposed. But offensively, the opportunity is there for the taking.​</p><p>If Rodgers can operate with time, if Metcalf and the receiving corps can win their matchups, and if Smith can scheme open the favorable looks that the Colts’ defense will inevitably provide, Pittsburgh has every chance to pull off what would be considered an upset by the betting markets. The Colts enter as three-point favorites, but their fatal flaw—an inability to pressure the quarterback—gives the Steelers exactly the kind of exploitable weakness they need.​</p><p>This isn’t about forcing the issue or taking unnecessary risks. It’s about recognizing that Indianapolis’ pass rush simply cannot disrupt a well-executed passing attack, and the Steelers possess the offensive firepower to capitalize. If Pittsburgh can protect Rodgers, attack downfield with confidence, and force the Colts to defend the entire field, they’ll find themselves back in the win column and back in control of their season. The fatal flaw is there. Now the Steelers must exploit it.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Colts fatal flaw Steelers can exploit to get back on track in Week 9

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-rumors-pittsburgh-fears-deshon-elliott-injury-season-ending');   ga('set', 'title', 'Steelers rumors: Pittsburgh fears DeShon Elliott’s injury is season-ending');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Elliot-Steelers-.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Steelers rumors: Pittsburgh fears DeShon Elliott’s injury is season-ending</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-30T09:00:22-07:00">October 30th, 9:00am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-30T09:00:22-07:00">October 30th, 9:00am</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut-based sports journalist with over five years of professional experience. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big splash when they <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/patriots-news-new-england-trades-kyle-dugger-to-steelers-before-deadline">acquired Kyle Dugger in a trade</a> with the New England Patriots. However, it came in the wake of a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-loses-deshone-elliott-to-injury-packers-clash">progressively more serious injury to fellow safety DeShon Elliot</a>.</p><p>Elliot was carted to the locker room with a knee injury in Week 8 and ultimately placed on injured reserve. While the Steelers are calling him week-to-week, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46758057/nfl-week-9-trade-deadline-buzz-news-updates-fantasy-intel-questions-predictions" rel="noopener">there are some fears</a> that Elliot may be done for the year, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.</p><p>“The Steelers are calling safety DeShon Elliott (hyperextended knee) week-to-week, but people I’ve talked to are not optimistic that he can return this season,” Fowler wrote. “The team is placing him on injured reserve and just added Dugger at safety. Beyond the knee, Elliott was being examined for potential hamstring damage, as well.”</p><p>Before going down with his injury, Elliot made 38 tackles, two passes defended and an interception in his five start. Furthermore, he ranked 25th out of 88 safeties with a <a href="https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/deshon-elliott/28854" rel="noopener">67.2 grade</a> from Pro Football Focus. While he struggled in coverage at times, Elliot was dominant against the run, ranking 16th with a 78.7 grade.</p><p>The addition of Dugger should fortify Pittsburgh’s defense. But they still need plenty of help. Entering Week 9, the Steelers rank dead last in pass defense, allowing 273.3 yards per game.</p><p>Losing Elliot for a minimum four games was already bad enough. But if he is done for the season, Pittsburgh may need to hit the trade market once again. The Steelers will be playing close attention to Elliot’s injury before making a final season-long decision.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Steelers rumors: Pittsburgh fears DeShon Elliott’s injury is season-ending

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/nfl-rumors-the-next-trade-patriots-could-make-after-steelers-49ers-deals');   ga('set', 'title', 'NFL rumors: The next trade Patriots could make after Steelers, 49ers deals');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Kyle-Dugger-before-kickoff.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>NFL rumors: The next trade Patriots could make after Steelers, 49ers deals</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-30T08:10:40-07:00">October 30th, 8:10am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-30T08:10:40-07:00">October 30th, 8:10am</time><address><a>Yago Antunes</a>Yago Antunes is a Brazilian journalist and writer with experience covering esports, the NFL, NBA, and soccer. He has contributed to online outlets and reported on major international tournaments, building a strong background in sports journalism and digital media while displaying his passion about storytelling and sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">New England Patriots</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New England Patriots spent Tuesday reshaping their depth chart, first shipping edge rusher Keion White to the 49ers, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/patriots-news-new-england-trades-kyle-dugger-to-steelers-before-deadline">then sending safety Kyle Dugger to the Steelers</a> for 2026 late-round capital. Dugger lost his starting role in Mike Vrabel’s new scheme, Pittsburgh needs help after the DeShon Elliott injury, and New England keeps stacking picks while trusting a defense that has carried them most weeks.</p><p>Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, and as an NFL rumor, the Patriots <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46758057/nfl-week-9-trade-deadline-buzz-news-updates-fantasy-intel-questions-predictions" rel="noopener">made two trades Tuesday and might not be done</a>. Adding a pass rusher is a potential option for New England, which sent safety Kyle Dugger to Pittsburgh and defensive end Keion White to San Francisco. New England will gauge the market for availability. Right now, the plan is to keep veteran rusher Anfernee Jennings, who was a trade candidate in the preseason.</p><p>Read between the lines, again, as an NFL rumor, and you see a front office threading a needle. Vrabel and personnel chief Eliot Wolf are gathering inexpensive darts without punting on 2025, which explains holding Jennings while exploring external rush help.</p><p>The defense has stayed sound on early downs, but the four-man rush has lacked a consistent closer, and New England’s recent moves suggest they will take a look at short-term, rotational pressure additions if the price aligns with the new timeline.</p><p>A pass rusher rental would also fit the pattern of scheme flexibility under Vrabel. Multiple fronts, simulated pressure, and games inside have created some free runners, yet there is still value in adding a true edge that can win with speed to power and shorten third downs.</p><p>Given the day’s activity, the most realistic swing is a mid or late round pick for a veteran with expiring money, keeping the locker room competitiveness intact while preserving premium draft ammo.</p><p>Offensively, nothing about Tuesday changes the plan to bring a young core along. That is why the defensive recalibration matters. If the Patriots can manufacture one more impact rusher, they can keep games in the teens and low 20s while the rebuild finds traction, which is exactly how Vrabel’s best Tennessee units won.</p><p>San Francisco’s need made the first move easy to understand. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-san-francisco-pass-rusher-trade-patriots">With Nick Bosa out for the season, the 49ers acquired Keion White</a> from New England for a sixth-round pick while sending a seventh back with White. White flashed with five sacks in 2024, then fell out of favor in 2025, and the 49ers are betting a change of scenery rekindles last year’s pass rush efficiency.</p><p>If New England does add on the edge, expect discipline on price, a snap share role more than a headliner, and a continued commitment to Jennings as the in-house baseline.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NFL rumors: The next trade Patriots could make after Steelers, 49ers deals

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He also created and oversaw video and event production departments for legacy media brands. Mike is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Pittsburgh Steelers took a 16-7 lead into halftime against the Green Bay Packers in Week 8. It appeared Aaron Rodgers was on his way to a win against his former team. But the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-mike-tomlin-losing-patience-defense-flopping">Steelers’ defense collapsed</a> in the second half as Pittsburgh was outscored 28-9. Green Bay put together four straight scoring drives in the fourth quarter and Rodgers’ revenge game was ruined.</p><p>But despite the loss, the Steelers may have found a new offensive weapon. Second-year wideout Roman Wilson exploded for 74 yards and a touchdown on four receptions in Week 8. It was a <a href="https://x.com/MikeDeFabo/status/1983637836768407667" rel="noopener">career-best performance</a> that nobody saw coming. Well, nobody other than Rodgers.</p><p>“I told him last Wednesday, ‘It’s going to be your week this week,’ just kind of a feeling,” the veteran quarterback said of Wilson’s big day, per The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo.</p><h2><b>Roman Wilson emerges as potential WR2 for Steelers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Roman-Wilson-v1.jpg"><figcaption>Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>“I was really proud of [Wilson] in the game for the couple of reaction plays that he made. We just need to see consistency from him. But it starts with practice, and I thought [last] Thursday was a really good practice for him. And today he had another nice practice,” Rodgers added.</p><p>The Steelers have been waiting for a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-no-2-wr-behind-dk-metcalf">No. 2 receiver to emerge behind DK Metcalf</a> since trading away George Pickens. Calvin Austin III was the early favorite to fill the role. But he’s taken a backseat to tight end Pat Freiermuth and running back Jaylen Warren in recent weeks. Now Wilson has reentered the conversation.</p><p>Pittsburgh selected the wideout from Michigan in the third round of the 2024 draft. However, Wilson’s rookie year was a washout with a preseason injury delaying his pro debut. He ultimately played one game and failed to record a catch before landing on IR again.</p><p>The young receiver appeared destined for the doghouse in 2025. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/eye-opening-aaron-rodgers-roman-wilson-steelers-training-camp-moment-revealed">Rodgers was seen yelling at Wilson</a> during training camp. The dust up was due to a miscommunication during a drill. And the four-time MVP didn’t hold back from laying into the wideout.</p><p>However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-aaron-rodgers-drops-special-declaration-young-wr">Rodgers also called Wilson “special”</a> and took an interest in coaching up the sophomore receiver. Now, perhaps those offseason reps are paying off.</p><p>The 4-3 Steelers have lost two straight games but still lead the AFC North. Pittsburgh will host the 7-1 Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Wilson will have another opportunity to secure the WR2 role as Rodgers attempts to take advantage of the Colts’ 29th-ranked passing defense.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Aaron Rodgers already knew Roman Wilson’s big game vs. Packers was coming

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/nfl-rumors-steelers-predicted-land-jakobi-meyers-raiders-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'NFL rumors: Steelers predicted to land Jakobi Meyers in Raiders trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sep-28-2025-Paradise-Nevada-USA-Las-Vegas-Raiders-wide-receiver-Jakobi-Meyers-16-runs.jpg"><figcaption>© Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>NFL rumors: Steelers predicted to land Jakobi Meyers in Raiders trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-29T07:51:15-07:00">October 29th, 7:51am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-29T07:52:52-07:00">October 29th, 7:52am</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/colinloughran">Colin Loughran</a>Colin Loughran is a NYC-based Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He has spent several years covering sports and has worked for outlets such as the New York Post, AP Radio, and FanSided. Colin is also a three-time NYSBA award winner and a proud graduate of Fordham University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Las Vegas Raiders</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The 4-3 <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-pittsburgh-collapse-packers-not-seen-decades">Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a 35-25 Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers,</a> and while many pundits and fans might be concerned about their defensive output, Aaron Rodgers and the team’s offense could receive an addition before the November 4 trade deadline.</p><p>According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Steelers may be<a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46758057/nfl-week-9-trade-deadline-buzz-news-updates-fantasy-intel-questions-predictions" rel="noopener"> interested</a> in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-rumors-insider-reveals-expected-price-tag-for-potential-meyers-trade">Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.</a></p><p>“Teams I’ve talked to believe that Meyers has a decent chance to be dealt — possibly the best chance among available wide receivers. Las Vegas has received interest in the seven-year veteran, and my sense is the Raiders want a strong pick for Meyers. A swap of Day 3 picks won’t do at this stage,” Fowler wrote.</p><p>“Several teams are believed to be in the receiver market, most notably the Steelers and possibly the Broncos and Bills. Meyers clearly wants out, and the Raiders are in a transitional phase. They just signed veteran Tyler Lockett, which could ease the loss of dealing Meyers. Pittsburgh is keeping tabs on this one but is prepared to be patient, too. If I had to predict a destination right now, I’d say the Steelers.”</p><p>The Georgia native has 29 receptions for 329 yards this season with the Raiders. Across his seven-year career with the Raiders and New England Patriots, the 28-year-old has collected 422 receptions, 4921 receiving yards, and 20 touchdowns.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-jakobi-meyers-clamoring-out-las-vegas">Meyers has publicly stated his desire to be traded</a> and has not wavered on this stance over the past few weeks.</p><p>“I’ve got no control over that, if I’m here I’m here,” Meyers told Ryan McFadden of ESPN earlier this month.</p><p>“Oh for sure,” he added when asked if he still wants to be traded. “But I’m a professional at the end of the day. I’m just trying to play good football.”</p><p>It remains to be seen if the Steelers will make a serious push for Meyers ahead of the deadline.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NFL rumors: Steelers predicted to land Jakobi Meyers in Raiders trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/nfl-rumors-saints-wr-linked-broncos-trade-but-its-not-chris-olave');   ga('set', 'title', 'NFL rumors: Saints WR linked to Broncos trade, but it’s not Chris Olave');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Saints-WR-Rashid-Shaheed.jpg"><figcaption>Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>NFL rumors: Saints WR linked to Broncos trade, but it’s not Chris Olave</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-29T07:41:36-07:00">October 29th, 7:41am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-29T07:41:36-07:00">October 29th, 7:41am</time><address><a>Yago Antunes</a>Yago Antunes is a Brazilian journalist and writer with experience covering esports, the NFL, NBA, and soccer. He has contributed to online outlets and reported on major international tournaments, building a strong background in sports journalism and digital media while displaying his passion about storytelling and sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Broncos</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>NFL rumors swirl around New Orleans, but sources continue to indicate the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-orleans-saints/saints-rumors-will-new-orleans-trade-chris-olave-before-deadline">Saints aren’t inclined to move Chris Olave</a> before the deadline. Interest is real from receiver-needy teams, yet New Orleans views the young wideout as a core piece rather than a trade chip.</p><p>That’s why the latest buzz connecting the Denver Broncos to a Saints pass-catcher points in a different direction.</p><p>ESPN’s latest deadline chatter frames Denver as a team to watch. With injuries up front and uneven production at the skill spots, the Broncos have evaluated interior offensive line and pass-catcher help. Ideally, they’d add a classic field-stretching veteran to diversify the room and complement what’s already on the roster.</p><p>One name floated in that context: Rashid Shaheed, a downfield threat Sean Payton knows well from his New Orleans days. The broader question raised by ESPN’s panel: how upstart AFC contenders—Broncos, Colts, Patriots—<a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46758057/nfl-week-9-trade-deadline-buzz-news-updates-fantasy-intel-questions-predictions" rel="noopener">try to keep pace with usual heavyweights</a> like the Chiefs, Bills, and Ravens as the second half tightens.</p><p>The idea is straightforward. Denver doesn’t necessarily need a splashy, cost-prohibitive deal; it needs speed and gravity outside to create stress on safeties, open intermediate windows, and keep boxes honest.</p><p>Rashid Shaheed fits that archetype: vertical juice, return value, and veteran savvy in Payton’s concepts. Whether New Orleans engages is another matter, but the profile aligns with what the Broncos are seeking right now.</p><p>There’s Steelers intrigue in the receiver market, too. Pittsburgh has scouted wideout options while juggling injuries and recent moves elsewhere on the roster. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-perfect-chris-olave-trade-offer-to-saints-before-nfl-trade-deadline">Hypothetical proposals involving Olave have circulated</a>, centered on day-two capital, but they bump into the same reality: the Saints aren’t expected to move him.</p><p>If Olave is truly off-limits, teams could pivot to speed options like Shaheed, who would cost less draft capital while still changing spacing for an offense.</p><p>As the clock ticks, the Saints can hold firm on Olave, listen to complementary pieces, and still thread the needle between competing and retooling. Denver, meanwhile, profiles as a sensible landing spot for a field-stretcher, if they decide the marginal gains in spacing, explosives, and special teams are worth the price.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NFL rumors: Saints WR linked to Broncos trade, but it’s not Chris Olave

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/indianapolis-colts/colts-steelers-bold-predictions-clash-week-9-2025');   ga('set', 'title', 'Colts vs. Steelers bold predictions for NFL Week 9 clash');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Colts-vs.-Steelers-bold-predictions-for-NFL-Week-9-clash.jpg"></figure><h1>Colts vs. Steelers bold predictions for NFL Week 9 clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-29T07:07:52-07:00">October 29th, 7:07am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-29T07:07:52-07:00">October 29th, 7:07am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Indianapolis Colts (7-1) travel to Acrisure Stadium in Week 9 for a Sunday showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3). This clash brings one of the NFL’s most dangerous offenses to the Steel City.</p><p>The Colts have been nearly unstoppable this season. Quarterback Daniel Jones is playing the best football of his career. Running back Jonathan Taylor is in the midst of an MVP-caliber campaign. Note that Indianapolis has scored 30 or more points in six of its eight games. They have showcased elite balance, rhythm, and efficiency. Against a Steelers defense that has given up 30-plus points four times this year, the Colts are poised to keep the fireworks coming.</p><p>Struggling Steelers</p><p>For Pittsburgh, this home game looms large after back-to-back losses. Sure, the Steelers’ offense, led by Aaron Rodgers, has found life in spurts. However, the team’s defense has collapsed under pressure. They have struggled to stop the run and failed to generate turnovers at the same clip as in past years. TJ Watt has also been a shadow of his game-wrecker seld. Needless to say, he’ll need a herculean effort to slow down a Colts team that can beat opponents in multiple ways. Rodgers and wideout DK Metcalf have developed strong chemistry, but the Steelers could find themselves overmatched against an Indianapolis squad firing on all cylinders.</p><p>AD HERE</p><p>&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;*Watch NFL games LIVE with fuboTV &lt;a href=”https://www.fubo.tv/stream/football/?irad=356362&amp;irmp=492408″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener sponsored”&gt;(click for a free trial)*&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;</p><p>Here we will look at and discuss some bold predictions for the game between the Steelers and the Colts in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.</p><p>Jonathan Taylor dominates</p><p>The Jonathan Taylor show continues to roll through 2025. Week 9 should be no exception. The Colts star is playing at an MVP level. He combines power, vision, and acceleration to devastate opposing defenses. He is also coming off a three-touchdown, 153-yard performance in a 38-14 rout of the Titans. Now, Taylor enters Sunday’s game with 850 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns through eight weeks. He’s also become more versatile, already tallying 25 receptions for 206 yards and two scores through the air.</p><p>The Steelers, meanwhile, have been abysmal against the run. They currently rank 19th in rushing defense. Pittsburgh has often lost gap discipline and missed tackles at the second level. Against a Colts offensive line that’s controlling the line of scrimmage better than any in football, this is a nightmare matchup.</p><p>Taylor surpasses 150 total yards and scores multiple touchdowns again. He will punish the Steelers with both brute force and finesse. If the Colts build an early lead, expect them to ride Taylor heavily in the second half to wear down Pittsburgh’s defense and put the game away.</p><p>Daniel Jones has his best passing game yet</p><p>If 2025 has proven anything, it’s that Jones’ renaissance in Indianapolis is real. Under coach Shane Steichen’s system, Jones has flourished. Last week, he completed 21 of 29 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns. It was his most efficient performance to date.</p><p>Now, he faces a Steelers secondary that has been torched by nearly every quality quarterback they’ve faced. With that, Jones should continue his ascent. Pittsburgh’s cornerbacks have been particularly vulnerable on deep crossers and play-action looks. These are two staples of Indianapolis’ offensive design. With Michael Pittman Jr, Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce forming one of the league’s most underrated receiving trios, the Colts are built to exploit these weaknesses.</p><p>Jones sets a new season high in passing yards. He will eclipse the 300-yard mark for the first time this year while tossing three or more touchdowns. It’s another statement game for a quarterback who’s proving he’s a legitimate difference-maker.</p><p>Aaron Rodgers struggles again against an elite defense</p><p>For all his pedigree and leadership, Aaron Rodgers finds himself in another tough spot. The veteran has given Pittsburgh’s offense stability and poise. However, his efficiency has dipped over the past few weeks. In last Sunday’s 35-25 loss to the Packers, Rodgers completed 24 of 36 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns. Those are not enough to keep pace in a shootout.</p><p>The Colts’ front seven is relentless. Meanwhile, the secondary has quietly been one of the NFL’s stingiest units. They’ve forced 15 turnovers through eight games and excel at disguising coverages. Rodgers could find himself second-guessing throws under pressure.</p><p>He will post one of his worst statistical games of the season. Rodgers will fail to reach 200 passing yards and will throw at least one interception as the Colts’ defense clamps down.</p><p>Colts bury Steelers on the road</p><p>This matchup has all the makings of a blowout. The Steelers’ defense looks worn down and outmatched. Their pass coverage has been suspect and offense lacks the explosiveness to keep up with a juggernaut like Indianapolis.</p><p>Expect the Colts to dominate from start to finish. They will control time of possession and dictate the pace of play. Taylor will carve up the Steelers’ front seven, Jones will deliver another crisp, turnover-free performance, and the defense will frustrate Rodgers all afternoon. Indianapolis will win, 34–17, improving to 8-1.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Colts vs. Steelers bold predictions for NFL Week 9 clash

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After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Pittsburgh Steelers made a major secondary splash on Tuesday, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/patriots-news-new-england-trades-kyle-dugger-to-steelers-before-deadline">acquiring safety Kyle Duggar</a> in a trade with the New England Patriots. But in turn, the Steelers saw another one of their safeties suffer a devastating fate.</p><p>Pittsburgh has placed DeShon Elliot <a href="https://x.com/rapsheet/status/1983319374045024425?s=46" rel="noopener">on injured reserve</a>, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. He will now be forced to miss at least the next four games.</p><p>The safety was carted to the locker room <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-loses-deshone-elliott-to-injury-packers-clash">during the Steelers’ Week 8 loss</a> to the Green Bay Packers. His injury was clearly as serious as feared, with Elliot now facing a multi-week absence. Perhaps the safety’s injury is what pushed the Steelers into giving up a sixth-rounder for Dugger.</p><p>At the same time, it was clear Pittsburgh needed some serious help in the secondary. Coming out of Week 8, the Steelers rank dead last in pass defense, allowing 273.3 yards per game. Dugger won’t fix the issue on his own, but Pittsburgh is at least hopeful he’ll give the secondary a spark.</p><p>As for Elliot, his 2025 season hits a roadblock after he started five games for the team. The safety made 38 tackles, two passes defended, and an interception. For all of the Steelers’ struggles on defense, Elliot’s 67.2 grade from Pro Football Focus placed him <a href="https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/deshon-elliott/28854" rel="noopener">25th out of 88 qualifying safeties</a>. He has played great against the run as his 78.7 grade ranked 16th.</p><p>But now, the Steelers must watch Elliot rehab from his worrying knee injury. They’ll hope he can return by the end of the season. For now, they’ll need Dugger to step up as Pittsburgh tries to march towards the playoffs.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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