The Shenoa Report
October 31, 2025
Regular Season Week 9
Happy Halloween. Also, Monday of this week the N.F.L., N.B.A., M.L.B., N.H.L. and M.L.S. all competed at the same time. We call this the Sports Equinox. What a great time of year for sports!
Did you survive Bye-magedon? I did not. I lost in both fantasy leagues, one of which knocked me out of 1st place all the way to 3rd. And we won’t even talk about my other league. My Giants lost, and on National Tight End’s Day my TE Jake Ferguson racked up 0.0 points. Week 8 was NOT my week. The Jets finally got their first win, so that tracks with my awful week.
I have changed my fantasy team name again; “Cursed.” It seems to fit. I started out the season with “Won’t you be my Nabers” then after he left with a season ending injury I changed the name to “The Fantastic 44!” Now Skattebo is out for the rest of the season. I’m just going with Cursed. CMC Ya Next Season 5-3, Cursed 3-5.
Also, I went 11-2 in picks.
Let’s jump into the recap!
Vikings @ Chargers 10-37
The Chargers crushed the Vikings with Justin Herbert throwing three touchdowns and rushing for 62 yards. Rookie running back Kimani Vidal added 117 yards and a score, helping the Chargers rack up 207 rushing yards to Minnesota’s 34. Ouch. Carson Wentz struggled again for the Vikings and really couldn’t get anything going.
Fun fact: The Chargers debuted their all-navy "Super Chargers" uniforms for this primetime matchup, and promptly delivered their most lopsided win of the season.
NY Jets @ Bengals 39-38
The Jets stunned the Bengals, and the rest of the planet, rallying from a 15 point fourth quarter deficit behind Breece Hall’s 133 rushing yards and a surprise touchdown pass to tight end Mason Taylor. Justin Fields led the Jets to scores on seven of their final eight drives, snapping a 10 quarter touchdown drought and earning head coach Aaron Glenn his first career win. Joe Flacco threw two touchdowns for Cincinnati, but the Bengals defense collapsed late, allowing 23 fourth-quarter points.
Fun fact: Breece Hall became the first Jets running back since LaDainian Tomlinson in 2010 to throw a touchdown pass, delivering the game-winner with 1:54 left.
Bears @ Ravens 16-30
The Tyler Huntley led Ravens snapped a four game losing streak with this win. Derrick Henry was the hero for Baltimore with two rushing touchdowns on the day. Chicago led 6-0 early but was outscored 30-10 the rest of the way, with Caleb Williams throwing a costly fourth quarter interception that led to a Ravens touchdown. Baltimore’s defense held the Bears scoreless for two quarters and sealed the game with a late pick by Nate Wiggins.
Fun fact: Tyler Huntley completed his first nine passes and finished with a 77% completion rate, his best in any NFL start to date.
Dolphins @ Falcons 34-10
This was one of the picks I got wrong. The Dolphins dominated the Falcons, snapping a three game losing streak behind Tua Tagovailoa’s season best four touchdown passes. Miami outgained Atlanta 338-213 and never trailed, while the Falcons, missing QB Michael Penix Jr., struggled to convert third downs and failed to mount a comeback. Kirk Cousins, starting in Penix’s place, couldn’t find rhythm, and Atlanta’s defense allowed scores on five of Miami’s first six drives.
Fun fact: Tagovailoa wore a tinted visor for the first time in his NFL career—and promptly delivered his most efficient game of the season, leading Miami to its highest point total of 2025.
Bills @ Panthers 40-9
The Bills annihilated the Panthers, fueled by James Cook’s career high 219 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Josh Allen accounted for three scores and broke an NFL record by becoming the first player to run and throw for a touchdown in 46 different games. Carolina, missing Bryce Young, struggled offensively with Andy Dalton under center and gave up 411 total yards while turning the ball over three times.
Fun fact: Josh Allen improved to 8-0 in games following a bye week, continuing his streak as one of the NFL’s most dominant post-bye performers.
49ers @ Texans 15-26
The Texans defeated the 49ers powered by C.J. Stroud’s season high 318 passing yards and two touchdowns. Houston’s defense sacked Mac Jones multiple times and held San Francisco to just 65 first-half yards, while the Texans offense racked up 475 total yards and converted nine third downs. Despite a late push, the 49ers couldn’t overcome early struggles and dropped to 5-3 on the season.
Fun fact: This was the first matchup between Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and his former team, the 49ers, where he spent six seasons as a defensive assistant before taking the Houston job in 2023.
NY Giants @ Eagles 20-38
I had no expectation of winning this game. Like zero. But I was still somehow, frustrated, shocked, surprised, and deeply gutted at the end of this game. I know we embarrassed the Eagles just two weeks ago, but they didn’t have to go and buy the refs to win this game. In the second quarter, the Eagles attempted the tush push on 4th and 1 near the Giants 10 yard line. As Jalen Hurts surged forward, Kayvon Thibodeaux stripped the ball, and the Giants recovered. But officials ruled Hurts down by contact before the fumble, despite replay showing the ball coming loose mid push. This call extended the Eagles drive, which ended in a touchdown and shifted momentum. The Giants were flagged seven times for 54 yards, but the real issue was the timing and nature of the calls. Several false starts on Eagles linemen during the tush push attempts were missed, but called in OTHER GAMES THIS SUNDAY. Giants defenders, including Brian Burns and Thibodeaux, were visibly frustrated by what they saw as unfair officiating that favored Philadelphia. The crazy thing was, even with the lopsided calls the Giants were still able to move the ball. Then tragedy struck. After Cam Skattebo scored his first touchdown the Giants were driving down the field again midway through the second quarter. Cam leapt for a reception across the middle when Eagles linebacker Zach Baun collided into the back of his legs. He landed awkwardly, and his right ankle dislocated with an open fracture, a severe injury where the bone breaks through the skin. As I write this I am holding back tears. I didn’t hold back the tears on Sunday. Cursed. The Giants are cursed. I’ve pretty much blocked the rest of the game so I can’t comment on it. Skattebo was carted off the field and rushed to the hospital where he had surgery that night. It was a successful surgery and he’s on the long road to recovery. I’m calling the Giants season, officially over.
Fun fact: In a rare show of sportsmanship Big Dom, Eagles Chief of Security Dom DiSandro, visited Skattebo in the hospital and brought him cheesesteaks and pizza from Angelo’s Pizzeria in South Philly, a gesture that drew praise across the league.
Browns @ Patriots 13-32
The Patriots pounded the Browns, erupting for 21 third quarter points behind QB Drake Maye’s three touchdown passes. Cleveland led 7-3 early but couldn’t keep pace, as Maye connected with Kayshon Boutte, Hunter Henry, and Stefon Diggs for scores while the Patriots defense forced two turnovers. Despite Myles Garrett setting a franchise record with five sacks, the Browns fell to 2-6 heading into their bye week.
Fun fact: Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel revived individual pregame introductions at Gillette Stadium for the first time since 2001—and the team responded with its highest-scoring home game of the season.
Buccaneers @ Saints 23-3
The Buccaneers crushed the Saints, powered by a dominant defensive performance that included four takeaways and a pick six from edge rusher Anthony Nelson. Tampa Bay’s Chase McLaughlin nailed three field goals from beyond 50 yards, while the Saints struggled offensively, rotating quarterbacks Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough to little effect. The win moved the Bucs to 6-2 and solidified their lead in the NFC South, while New Orleans fell to 1-7.
Fun fact: Anthony Nelson became the first Buccaneer since Ronde Barber in 2001 to record a sack, a forced fumble, and an interception return for a touchdown in the same game.
Titans @ Colts 14-38
The Colts dominated the Titans, improving to 7-1 behind Jonathan Taylor’s three touchdown performance and Daniel Jones’ 272 passing yards. Taylor exploded for 153 rushing yards on just 12 carries, including an 80-yard touchdown run, while Jones tossed three TD passes to three different receivers. Tennessee’s Cam Ward threw for 259 yards and a touchdown, but the Titans fell to 1-7 as their defense surrendered 8.1 yards per play and couldn’t contain Indy’s balanced attack.
Fun fact: Jonathan Taylor became the first player in Colts history to record four games with three total touchdowns in a single season—and it’s only Week 8.
Cowboys @ Broncos 24-44
The Broncos routed the Cowboys, extending their home win streak to nine games behind Bo Nix’s four touchdown passes and RJ Harvey’s three-score explosion. Denver’s offense averaged 7.5 yards per play and scored on seven of ten drives, while their defense sacked Dak Prescott twice and forced a key interception.
Fun fact: The Broncos haven’t lost to the Cowboys since 1995, winning eight straight matchups, including three while wearing their throwback uniforms, which they debuted again for this game.
Packers @ Steelers 35-25
The Packers rallied from a 16-7 halftime deficit to defeat the Steelers on Sunday Night Football, powered by Jordan Love’s season high 360 passing yards and three touchdowns. Green Bay scored on five straight second-half possessions, while the defense held Pittsburgh to just three points until the final two minutes. Aaron Rodgers, facing his former team for the first time, threw two touchdowns but couldn’t match Love’s precision and pace.
Fun fact: Tight end Tucker Kraft had a career night on National Tight Ends Day, racking up 143 receiving yards and two touchdowns—the most by a Packers TE since Jermichael Finley in 2011.
Super Fun Fact: Aaron Rodgers came into this game with only one team left to beat out of all the 32 teams in the NFL. He couldn’t do it. Rodgers has defeated EVERY team in the NFL but the Packers. One of the announcers said Rodgers must have used to LOVE the “Go-Pack-Go” chant and now it haunts him!
Commanders @ Chiefs 7-28
The Chiefs manhandled the Commanders, pulling away in the second half behind Patrick Mahomes’ 299 passing yards and three touchdowns. Kareem Hunt scored twice and Travis Kelce added a touchdown as Kansas City’s offense rebounded from a sloppy first half that included two Mahomes turnovers. The Chiefs defense stifled Marcus Mariota, holding Washington scoreless over the final 30 minutes and improving to 5-3 on the season.
Fun fact: Travis Kelce’s touchdown was the 83rd of his regular-season career, tying Priest Holmes for the most in Chiefs franchise history.
WEEK 9
Thursday, October 30th
Ravens (2-5) @ Dolphins (2-6) (8:15pm PRIME VIDEO)
Lamar Jackson is expected to start for the Ravens. He’s been out for 4 weeks with a hamstring injury. I’m picking the Ravens to win this game, but I would not be surprised if the Dolphins played spoilers.
Sunday, November 2nd
Falcons (3-4) @ Patriots (6-2) (1pm CBS )
I’ve got to go with the winning streak and the home field advantage. I am picking the Patriots to win this game.
Chargers (6-2) @ Titans (1-7) (1pm CBS)
The Chargers are heavy favorites to win this game, and I think they will. I am picking the Chargers for the win.
Bears (4-3) @ Bengals (3-5) (1pm CBS)
The Bears are slight favorites to win this game and that is in part due to Joe Flacco being questionable for the Bengals. With Jake Browning possibly getting the start for Cincy I’m going to pick the Bears to win this game.
Colts (7-1) @ Steelers (4-3) (1pm CBS)
I’m all in on the Colts to beat the Steelers and that's who I’m picking!
49ers (5-3) @ NY Giants (2-6) (1pm CBS)
Ugh. I’ll be rooting for the Giants, but I have no expectation for them to win. I’m picking the 49ers to win this game. Maybe I’ll be pleasantly surprised. Doubtful. Go G-Men!
Broncos (5-3) @ Texans (3-4) (1pm FOX)
I was going to pick the Broncos to upset the Texans but then I remembered that Denver lost Pat Surtain to a pectoral injury. I’m going to go against better judgement and pick the Texans to win this game.
Vikings (3-4) @ Lions (5-2) (1pm FOX)
The Lions are coming off their bye and should be well rested and ready to take on their division rival. I’m picking the Lions to win this game.
Panthers (4-4) @ Packers (5-1-1) (1pm FOX)
Even though the Panthers have looked good recently, they did not look good last weekend. I’m picking the Packers to beat the Panthers.
Jaguars (4-3) @ Raiders (2-5) (4:05pm FOX)
The Jags are also coming off their bye week while the Raiders continue to struggle. I am picking the Jags to win this game.
Saints (1-7) @ Rams (5-2) (4:05pm FOX)
The Rams too, are coming off their bye and that’s who I am picking to beat the Saints.
Chiefs (5-3) @ Bills (5-2) (4:25pm CBS)
The Bills are a rare underdog at Highmark Stadium as they host the Chiefs. Obviously I’ll be rooting for the Bills. I am also picking the Bills to win this game. This will depend on a lot of things, mainly the refs calling a fair game. We all know they favor the Chiefs. Sooooo…. The Bills are up against the Chiefs and the Refs. I’m still picking the Bills to win this game. GO BILLS! You’re my only hope.
Seahawks (5-2) @ Commanders (3-5) (8:20pm NBC)
The Seahawks will be coming off their bye week with the Commanders coming in banged up after just 5 days of rest playing Monday night. That said, I’m picking the Seahawks to win this game.
Monday, November 3rd
Cardinals (2-5) @ Cowboys (3-4-1) (8:15pm ABC, ESPN)
The Cardinals are coming off their bye and the Cowboys are coming off a humiliating loss. I hope they lose again. I’ll be rooting for the Cardinals but picking the Cowboys to win this game.
BYE WEEK: Browns, Jets, Eagles, Buccaneers
GO G-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the edit Eric!
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