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Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing

Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Arizona Cardinals Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Six games down: How has the Patriots’ tight end production stood up to 2016? - Pats Pulpit

Tom Brady has completed 28 passes to tight ends this season. Rob Gronkowski has accounted for 26 of them.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Jets-Patriots Offensive Snap Totals: Matt Forte Steps Back Into Starting Role - Gang Green Nation

Matt Forte returned from injury and stepped back into his role as the primary running back for the Jets yesterday. The veteran saw 44 snaps, meaning he was in for 58% of Jets offensive plays. Of...

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

AFC playoff picture, Week 6: Buffalo Bills fall out of first place during bye - Buffalo Rumblings

It’s early, but it’s still worth looking at.


AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

After disgraceful loss to the Bears, Ravens brass must be held accountable - Baltimore Beatdown

Championship caliber teams do not lose at home to cellar dwellers. Not to one-dimensional teams who are starting rookie quarterbacks in their first road game. Especially not when a pair of special...

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Steelers safety Mike Mitchell gives his take on the penalized hit on Alex Smith - Behind the Steel Curtain

Mike Mitchell’s low hit on Alex Smith was a major talking point after Week 6, and the veteran safety gave his take on the play.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Did bye week come at a good time for the Bengals? - Cincy Jungle

Is the bye week an advantage or a disadvantage for Cincinnati?

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Did Hue Jackson text Deshaun Watson to “be ready” for the Browns to select him back on draft day? - Dawgs By Nature

Something isn’t lining up here.


AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Pro Football Focus Grades Texans In Destruction Of Browns - Battle Red Blog

Pro Football Focus has inside information on how individual Houston players performed against Cleveland.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Titans end the streak, beat the Colts 36-22 - Music City Miracles

Boom!

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Chad Johnson on signing with the Jaguars: ‘I’m right here in Miami and in shape’ - Big Cat Country

The Jacksonville Jaguars need to provide a spark on offense. Their run game is near the top of the league but what can help bolster their passing game? A new quarterback wide receiver of course! E...

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Quick Thoughts: Colts Lose to Titans 22 - 36 - Stampede Blue

The first Titans drive was highlighted by the fact that Delanie Walker can abuse the middle of the field. Mariota’s weaknesses as a pocket passer, and a hold that went uncalled against Nate...


AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Can this Broncos’ offense do enough going forward...or is it time for a change? - Mile High Report

The Afternoon Drive hosts subtly suggest Vance Joseph may have a QB question to answer if the offense can’t turn it around against the Chargers.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

The Los Angeles Chargers found their new identity in a win over the Oakland Raiders - Bolts From The Blue

The Chargers needed to change their formula to start winning games, and now they’re playing to their own strengths more often.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Raiders officially sign NaVorro Bowman, playing Thursday vs Chiefs ‘not out of the question’ - Silver And Black Pride

Monday the Raiders made the addition of NaVorro Bowman official. In a corresponding move, they waived linebacker Tyrell Adams. Adams had appeared in all six games this season with no starts and 15...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

KC Chiefs sign CJ Spiller, again - Arrowhead Pride

Don’t call it a comeback x 4 ! The Chiefs’ version of trick candles is on his way back to the team with the status of Charcandrick West undetermined, according to Terez Paylor of the Kansas City...


NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

The Sully Effect? Seismic shift in personnel deployment by Giants - Big Blue View

With depleted wide receiver corps, Giants go all in on use of ‘12’ personnel

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

“The Eagles are tied for the best record in the league” and 8 other takeaways from NFL Week 6 - Bleeding Green Nation

How Sunday’s games impacted the Eagles.

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Ezekiel Elliott, NFLPA to file for injunction in New York while waiting on 5th Circuit decision - Blogging The Boys

The Ezekiel Elliott/NFLPA legal team is moving ahead with another motion for an injunction.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Redskins injury news: Jonathan Allen out 3-4 weeks with Lisfranc injury, Dustin Hopkins will miss Eagles game - Hogs Haven

Some Redskins injury and workout updates


NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Rodgers' collarbone to require surgery, QB's season 'potentially' over - Acme Packing Company

It looks increasingly likely that Aaron Rodgers doesn't play another snap this season.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Report: Golden Tate likely to miss ‘a few weeks’ with shoulder injury - Pride Of Detroit

The Lions could be without their No. 1 receiver for the next few games.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

At the right time, the Bears defense is finally putting it all together - Windy City Gridiron

This Bears team is built around it's defense. On Sunday in Baltimore, the investment started to pay full dividends.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Zim Tzu: We Are the Leader Edition - Daily Norseman

What’s better than being the division leader after beating Green Bay at home? A little Zim Tzu, Warrior Poet action, that’s what!


NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

The NFC South After Week 6: Division Drops (‘cept the Saints) - Canal Street Chronicles

It was a good week for the Saints.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Dan Quinn: Get Julio Jones more touches - The Falcoholic

I think that message is intended for Steve Sarkisian.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Carolina Panthers promote QB Garrett Gilbert to 53-man roster - Cat Scratch Reader

The Panthers now have four quarterbacks on their active roster.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Dirk Koetter: Jameis Winston is day-to-day - Bucs Nation

The Bucs quarterback has an AC joint sprain.


NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Arik Armstead needs surgery on broken hand, 49ers considering injured reserve - Niners Nation

The injury bug continues to bite the 49ers as Arik Armstead is dealing with a broken hand.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Adrian Peterson breathes life into Arizona Cardinals run game - Revenge of the Birds

Peterson took the Arizona Cardinals stagnant run game and gave it life.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Branden Albert rebuffs Seahawks offer, leaves Seattle - Field Gulls

Tackle Branden Albert may want to play football again, but apparently he doesn’t want it that bad. Albert was in Seattle for a bit meeting with the Seahawks but has left without a contract even...

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Rams-Jaguars: Highlight/Lowlight - Turf Show Times

Let’s take a look at the best and worst play of the day for the Rams