Seattle ruled Sam Darnold out for Week 9 with a quad injury. Drew Lock is expected to start despite an elbow issue, with Jalen Milroe preparing behind him.

Learn how a defensive lineman threatens the outside hip, reads the blocker’s set, redirects with power and finishes a hump move inside.

Seattle held Chicago to 3.6 yards per carry yet allowed three short rushing touchdowns after Leonard Williams left. Week 9 will show whether the issue was temporary or structural.

Los Angeles moved Dean Connors to injured reserve and promoted Cam Lampkin. The real consequence is a more flexible cornerback and special teams plan, not a fantasy backfield overhaul.

DeForest Buckner returns to San Francisco with four sacks in seven 2026 starts. Here is how his inside pressure changes the 49ers' Week 9 plan against Las Vegas.

Los Angeles listed a 21 personnel offense and a secondary with two OR designations. Here is what that means for Justin Herbert, Omarion Hampton and the Week 9 plan.

Hjalte Froholdt reached 15.3 mph as a puller on Arizona’s 52 yard run in Dallas. The play explains how the Cardinals can keep Tyler Allgeier efficient without living on inside runs.

Mike Washington Jr.'s 25 carry Week 8 audition gives Las Vegas a real committee option, but Ashton Jeanty's receiving and protection value keeps this from being a simple depth chart change.

Emmett Johnson produced 187 all purpose yards in Denver. Here is how his receiving and return value expands Kansas City's Week 9 options without changing the lead back hierarchy.

Counter Trey uses down blocks, a guard kickout and a wrapping tackle to manufacture a run lane. Learn the reads, adjustments and common misconceptions.

Tampa Bay’s secondary is turning recognition and versatility into takeaways. The next test is whether that structure holds against a quarterback who rarely gives the ball away.

Denver added Jaret Patterson, Ugo Amadi and Jordan Miller to protect three pressure points. Here is what the moves change, and what they do not.

Amani Hooker's three interceptions and Jacob Martin's three sacks showed Tennessee how pressure and disguise can reinforce each other, but 43 points allowed defines the next step.

Audric Estimé is back after New Orleans changed its run game workflow. The Saints need a defined downhill role, not a depth chart promise.

Jacksonville’s season best rushing performance clarified the blocking and rotation principles that can survive even if Bhayshul Tuten’s short week availability changes.

James Pearce Jr. rejoined Atlanta's walkthrough after an eight-game suspension. A staged pass-rush role can add speed without assuming a full workload in Madrid.

Indianapolis extended its most efficient interior pass rusher after trading DeForest Buckner, making Adebawore the reference point for a younger defensive front.

Learn how a defensive penetrator and looper create a twist stunt, how offensive linemen pass it off, and what to watch when the exchange succeeds or fails.

Minnesota waived Trevor Keegan after seven games. The snap counts were small, but the move changes the Vikings’ guard depth, protection planning and special teams math.