NFL: The Insiders

Rhett Lewis is joined by NFL Insiders Adam Schefter, Judy Battista and Mike Garafolo to give you the latest headlines. Kirk Cousins returns to the Minnesota Vikings and is expected to start Sunday vs Packers. Fernando Mendoza will make his 1st career start Sunday vs Seahawks. Carson Beck will make his first career start Sunday vs Rams. Jacoby Brissett is expected to start Monday with the Ravens vs Chargers on MNF. Deshaun Watson is expected to start Sunday vs Texans. JJ McCarthy (hip) expected to play TNF vs Commanders. Patrick Mahomes (elbow) is listed as day-to-day. The Lions will play the Patriots in Munich, Germany, as part of the 2026 NFL International Series. 49ers WR Mike Evans (achilles) unlikely to play Sunday vs Cowboys.
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On the rundown for today’s The NFL Report Podcast:
-Kirk Cousins Reunited with KOC in Minnesota
-Are the Vikings a legit Super Bowl Contender now?
-Fernando Mendoza’s First Start Preview
-Jacoby Brissett Practicing in Baltimore before MNF
-Which star steps up for the Cowboys vs. 49ers?
-Can Christian Gonzalez bounce back against Lions?
-Injury Updates from Around the NFL
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Trevor Sikkema and Brett Kollmann rank their week 10 game picks and tally up their scores from week 9 in this season-long head-to-head competition.
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The 49ers reclaim No. 1, the Jaguars make their case as the AFC’s best, and the Packers surge behind Jordan Love. Colleen Wolfe and Nick Shook break down the latest NFL Power Rankings, including whether Kirk Cousins’ return can turn the Vikings into Super Bowl contenders. Plus, the Bills’ defensive questions, the Bengals’ explosive offense, and the Chiefs’ injury scares.
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We’re halfway through the 2026 NFL season, and it’s time to hand out some hardware! Brett Kollmann and Trevor Sikkema reveal their midseason picks for MVP, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year.
But we’re not stopping at the traditional awards. The guys also hand out some exclusive NFL Pro honors, using Next Gen Stats to recognize standout performances, underrated players, and some of the most impressive achievements from the first half of the season.
Who deserves to take home an award?
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