Michael Whitaker

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[Brian Fremeau @bcfremeau]

Eight national champions since 2007 finished in the red-outlined area (top 25 in all three categories). All but one finished in the blue-outlined area (top 25 in offense and defense), and the exception had Cam Newton. 14 were top 10 in both Off and Def: https://t.co/48SY4poV1J

[brandon @JayDanielsMVP]

#Commanders will debut their new alternate jerseys “Hail Raisers” on MNF vs the Bengals 👀

[Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report]

Bruce Arians coached Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Ben Roethlisberger - but says coaching Andrew Luck was DIFFERENT.

“Andrew Luck had a photographic memory. He didn’t take any notes. Peyton had notebooks. Tom had notebooks. … Andrew would spit it out verbatim.” 🤯

[Dan Orlovsky @danorlovsky7]

Hard to find a more impressive play from a rookie defender this season when you take it all into account
@Commanders
@sonnystyles_ 👏🏼👏🏼
@PFTCommenter

[Extra @extrastats]

Which schools rank top 25 in offensive, defensive, and special teams efficiency (via @bcfremeau)?

[Michael Whitaker @mwhitaker243]

My QB

[Fantasy Points Data @FantasyPtsData]

Jayden Daniels might be the strangest pocket passer in football.

Among 31 QBs (min. 150 dropbacks):

+ Pressure rate over expected: +12.9 (highest)
+ Quick-pressure rate: 23.2% (highest)
+ Turnover-worthy throw rate: 0.6% (lowest)

No QB draws more pressure than expected, and he still almost never puts the ball in danger.

[brandon @JayDanielsMVP]

Stefon Diggs: “I’m like that!”

[Michael Whitaker @mwhitaker243]

Sonny!

[Dov Kleiman @NFL_DovKleiman]

Sonny Styles WRECKED Devin Singletary 😱

[Pete Sampson @PeteSampson_]

Notre Dame-Miami did a HUGE number.

12.1 million peak and 9.1 average viewership

[commentary - Team News @FeverUpdate1]

JUST IN: Indiana Fever have verbally agreed to terms in principle with Napheesa Collier to become their new superstar.

A 3-year, $4.5 million contract has been discussed, with Collier set to earn $1.5 million per season.

Negotiations are ongoing as Indiana Fever looks to finalize a major signing — formal steps to follow.

[Destin Adams @TheDestinAdams]

I simply don't see a way a new GM would even consider Jones to be the bridge for this reason alone

You can get a bridge for so much cheaper than 38 million next year

[Michael Whitaker @mwhitaker243]

@droppedballs_fb What website is this, super helpful

[CathVSConf☘️ @CathVSConf]

Notre Dame made a "Mini movie" for the Miami win.

Marcus Freeman:

Give it ALL you got for SOMEBODY else. For your team, for your family for NOTRE DAME." ✨️

After the win:
"They ain't got to hear about 1988 anymore, they will remember November 7th, 2026."

[Kyle Rapoza @ColtscapKyle]

The Colts now have 12 draft picks for 2027.
Currently ~$82 million in cap for 2027.
Cut Ward, Clemons, Key, and post June 1 cut Jones and you're up to $145 million in cap space.

[Jay Robins @TheJayRobins]

Colts 2027 Picks rn

IND RD2
IND RD3
SEA RD3
IND RD4
SF RD4
KC RD4
IND RD5
IND comp RD5
KC RD5
BAL (via SF) RD6
IND comp RD6
BUF/IND RD7 (tbd which was traded w/ Downs)

12 picks total, the most in the 2027 Draft. Very likely could trade up in the Draft with all that ammo.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Colts’ return for Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner, Josh Downs and Keenan Allen:

🏈2027 3rd + 2028 5th (SEA, Nelson)
🏈2027 4th (SF, Buckner)
🏈2027 4th + 5th (KC, Downs + a 2027 7th)
🏈2027 6th (SF, Allen)

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Trade: the Colts are trading wide receiver Josh Downs to the Chiefs, sources tell @rapsheet and me.

[John Fadule @fadule_]

Indiana vs Power 4 since Cignetti:

2024:
at UCLA W 42-13
vs Maryland W 42-28
at Northwestern W 41-24
vs Nebraska W 56-7
vs Washington W 31-17
at Michigan State W 47-10
at #2 Ohio State L 38-15
vs Purdue W 66-0
at #5 Notre Dame L 27-17
-8-2 vs Power 4
-the 2 teams they lost to played for the National Championship

2025:
vs #9 Illinois W 63-10
at Iowa W 20-15
at #3 Oregon W 30-20
vs Michigan State W 38-13
vs UCLA W 56-6
at Maryland W 55-10
at Penn State W 27-24
vs Wisconsin W 31-7
at Purdue W 56-3
Big Ten Championship vs #1 Ohio State W 13-10
Rose Bowl vs #11 Alabama W 38-3
Peach Bowl vs #5 Oregon W 56-22
National Championship vs #10 Miami W 27-21
-13-0 vs Power 4
-Alabama won the SEC Championship Indiana made them look like Sisters Of The Poor

2026:
vs Northwestern W 29-23
at Rutgers W 47-15
at Nebraska W 20-17
vs #4 Ohio State L 19-15
at Michigan W 13-6
vs Minnesota W 23-16
-5-1 vs Power 4
-5 wins vs teams over .500 (most in College Football)

26-3 vs Power 4 since 2024

“I win Google me” -Curt Cignetti

[Michael Whitaker @mwhitaker243]

@Colts pride got you here, don't let it define your moves moving forward. Take what you can, don't be greedy!

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

The Raiders are finalizing a trade to send QB Kirk Cousins to the Vikings, per ESPN and NFLN.