The Colts didn’t play this weekend, but they have already moved down the AFC standings.
The Indianapolis Colts are on the bye in Week 11, and while they entered it in first place in the AFC, they have already lost their position after one game. The New England Patriots became the first nine-win team in the NFL on Thursday night, defeating the New York Jets, and taking sole possession of first place in the AFC as a result.
The Denver Broncos currently share an 8-2 record with Indianapolis. They play the Chiefs this weekend in a game with huge AFC playoff implications.
The Patriots’ bye isn’t until Week 14 and between now and then they play two of the worst teams in the NFL in the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Giants. Meanwhile the Colts play the Kansas City Chiefs next week coming off the bye.
1. New England Patriots (9-2)
2. Indianapolis Colts (8-2, win over DEN)
3. Denver Broncos (8-2, loss to IND)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4)
5. Los Angeles Chargers (7-3)
The Jaguars face the Chargers this week in another big AFC contest while the Texans and Titans play each other Sunday.
1. Indianapolis Colts (8-2)
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4)
3. Houston Texans (4-5)
Las Vegas, NV — As the Las Vegas Raiders prepare for their high-stakes Week 11 clash against the Dallas Cowboys, an unexpected storm erupted on the practice field, shaking up the team just days before the game. In a shocking display of frustration and rivalry, quarterback Geno Smith and defensive star Maxx Crosby reportedly clashed during a heated drill, with tensions running so high that teammates had to step in and break them apart.
“It got out of hand,” Smith admitted after the altercation. “Maxx and I were both fired up, and things got intense. We’ve got a lot of passion for this game, but sometimes that can spill over. It’s all good now. We’re focused on Dallas.”
The confrontation reportedly began when Smith, frustrated by Crosby’s pressure during a practice passing drill, voiced his displeasure. According to witnesses, the two exchanged heated words before getting face-to-face, their simmering frustrations over the team’s performance this season boiling over.
Teammates Forced to Intervene
“It was a tense moment,” a source revealed. “Geno and Maxx are both fierce competitors, and when you’re pushing yourself that hard, sometimes tempers flare. It was just a practice, but it looked like it could escalate.”
Several teammates, including linebacker Denzel Perryman and cornerback Nate Hobbs, rushed to separate the two, with Perryman saying, “We’re all pushing for greatness, and things can get heated, but we know how to handle it. Geno and Maxx are both professionals, and they’ll be fine.”
Ready for the Cowboys?
Despite the dramatic on-field confrontation, both Smith and Crosby are expected to be ready for their pivotal game against the Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Smith downplayed the significance of the incident, saying,
While the incident might have shaken up the team momentarily, it’s unclear whether this brief tension will affect the Raiders’ preparations. Can this fiery clash ignite a stronger sense of determination for the game, or will it prove to be a distraction?