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The Bears are dropping, the Bengals are rising, and the 49ers are in a tailspin. Insider Josh Schrock delivers his latest power rankings after Week 8.

Lions coach Dan Campbell predicted a breakout game for running back Jahmyr Gibbs was coming.

George Kittle made franchise history during the 49ers' 31-17 loss to the Bengals.

Things were going along swimmingly for the Lions . . . until they weren't.

Suddenly, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is struggling.

These statistics reveal that the 49ers' offense has remained potent despite San Francisco's current three game losing streak.

The Lions gained 263 yards in the first half and held the Raiders to 100.

A sudden market had emerged for the services of Buccaneers practice-squad quarterback John Wolford.

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by ESPN's Bill Barnwell to discuss New York's decision to send the defensive lineman to Seattle and how the team's struggles show it may have made a mistake in franchise tagging Saquon Barkley while signing Daniel Jones to a long-term deal. Hear the full conversation on The Exempt List with Charles McDonald" - part of the Zero Blitz" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

Charles McDonald is joined by the great Bill Barnwell to react to some big news around the trade deadline and debrief a wild Week 8 in the NFL. The duo start by discussing the Giants trading Leonard Williams and what that means for their outlook in 2023, the Falcons and their offensive and quarterback-related woes, the disaster of a game that Jets-Giants turned out to be and an update on the Sam Howell sack record campaign.Later, Charles and Bill give their biggest takeaways from Week 8, including getting to the bottom of the Chiefs' offensive problems, the stellar NFL debut for Will Levis, Brock Purdy and the 49ers' fall back to Earth, Joe Burrow and the Bengals' resurgence, what's next for the Vikings and Kirk Cousins and if a wide receiver (like Tyreek Hill or AJ Brown) could really win MVP.

The Seahawks have improved their defense over the past week, signing free agent Frank Clark on Wednesday and trading for Leonard Williams on Monday.

Kyle Shanahan made it clear there was no reason to take Brock Purdy out of Sunday's game against the Bengals despite the 49ers QB hitting his head hard on the turf.

Purdy struck head on ground, but no one called for him to be checked out.

Kyle Shanahan told reporters what he said in the locker room after the 49ers' third straight loss.

With starter Matthew Stafford nursing a sprained right thumb, the Rams are expected to sign another quarterback.

Kyle Shanahan says he and Steve Wilks will have a conversation about whether the defensive coordinator should coach from the 49ers' sideline moving forward.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan provided an injury update on Aaron Banks and Dre Greenlaw.

When the Raiders announced their inactives, they initially sent out last week's list.

Fantasy analyst Andy Behrens uncovers waiver wire recommendations to help your roster through bye weeks and rest of season.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said the team talked to Kenny Gainwell about focus after the running back responded to a fan's direct message at halftime.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb, Rams coach Sean McVay announced Monday.

The Titans moved defensive back Mike Brown to the team's designated for return list.

Kyle Dvorchak breaks down the biggest waiver wire targets heading into Week 9, including Trey McBride's breakout performance.

The Eagles on Monday afternoon traded away veteran defensive tackle Kentavius Street.

NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Donte Whitner believes it's time for the 49ers to take a long, hard look at themselves in the mirror.

The Raiders activated linebacker Curtis Bolton from the injured reserve list Monday, making him available for tonight's game.

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The Eagles and Falcons have made a trade ahead of Tuesday afternoon's trade deadline.

Eddie Jackson didn't play Sunday but the Bears' safety had valuable perspective on a telling loss in LA.

What's the latest on Kyle Dugger's future with the Patriots? Albert Breer shares the latest info ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

Jones has missed the last three games with a neck injury.

Tyson Bagent will get at least one more opportunity as Chicago's starter.

Kenny Pickett went down with a rib injury in the first half of their loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, and was replaced by Mitch Trubisky.

The Jets had two more offensive linemen go down with injuries on Sunday and both of them are going to miss at least four games.

Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor went 4-for-7 for 8 yards passing and lost 7 yards on sacks Sunday against the Jets.

The team that's spent most of its existence as a punch line is starting to punch back. Hard.

Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor spent Sunday night in a New Jersey hospital after suffering a rib injury in the first half of the team's overtime loss to the Jets and his recovery will now continue at home.

New England Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne is feared to have suffered an MCL injury in their loss to the Miami Dolphins.

The timeline and details of Cousins' surgery will be determined later this week.

Chase Young is exactly what the Bears need. But there are several factors that all must line up in order for Ryan Poles to go all-in to acquire him before the deadline.

Once again, the Bears front four struggled to generate any pressure on Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. For the majority of the first half, head coach and defensive playcaller Matt Eberflus opted not to send extra pass rushers in the hopes that extra defenders in coverage would help contain Herbert and his numerous playmakers. It didn't work. The lack of pressure...

Kirk Cousins was carted off the field in their win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon.

The speedy Dolphins were the latest team to expose a Patriots roster that's not built to keep up in the modern NFL, writes Tom E. Curran

Leonard Fournette has found a new team.

Morale in the Patriots' locker room will be worth monitoring after the team dropped to an AFC-worst 2-6 in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, writes Phil Perry.

Jets center Connor McGovern left Sunday's overtime win over the Giants with a knee injury and it may be a bit of time before he's able to return.

The Eagles kept their rotations going at linebacker and nickel cornerback on Sunday against the Commanders.