The CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter recaps a hectic NFL trade deadline headlined by Kirk Cousins' return to the Minnesota Vikings, while Georgia claimed the top spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
NFL Trade Deadline
Cousins was traded back to Minnesota just before the 4 p.m. ET cutoff, providing a potential spark for a Super Bowl push. The Las Vegas Raiders acquired a top-100 pick in the deal and plan to start rookie Fernando Mendoza. A total of 18 in-season trades were completed, matching the fourth-highest total in league history. Notable players who stayed put included Jonathan Taylor, as the Colts drove a hard bargain.
College Football Playoff Rankings
Georgia jumped to No. 1 in the CFP rankings, with Utah, Alabama, and UCLA rounding out the top four. Every team in the top 25 moved at least one spot. Indiana suffered a historic five-spot drop during its bye week, the largest ever for an idle team.
NBA: Celtics vs. 76ers
In the first meeting since the Jaylen Brown–Paul George trade, Jayson Tatum outdueled Brown as the Celtics won 123-101. George scored 36 points with six three-pointers against his former team.
College Basketball Champions Classic
Michigan State defeated Duke 79-73 behind Jeremy Fears Jr., while Kansas routed Kentucky 89-69 with Tre White scoring 30 points. Texas Tech also beat Illinois 74-68.
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire
Audric Estime is the top Week 10 add if Travis Etienne Jr. remains out. Other targets include Corey Kiner, Zonovan Knight, and Tank Dell.
NFL Trade Deadline Report Card
The 49ers earned an 'A' for acquiring Keenan Allen and DeForest Buckner. The Bills added interception leader Amani Hooker for a second-round pick. The Bengals backed out of a trade for Arnold Ebiketie due to compensatory pick implications.
Pete Prisco's Week 10 Power Rankings
Minnesota fell five spots to No. 11 before the Cousins trade. The top six teams all made at least one trade. Green Bay entered the top 10 without adding players, with Micah Parsons expected back soon.
Other News
MLB Manager of the Year winners announced; Cooper Flagg reached a milestone; Dolphins lost Zach Sieler for the season; Rutgers will retain Greg Schiano; Tiger Woods updated his training status; USMNT fends off suitors for Mauricio Pochettino; Bob Boone, father of Aaron Boone, passed away.
Wednesday Schedule
Key events include UEFA Women's Champions League matches, Cavaliers at Knicks, Warriors at Rockets, and several college football and basketball games.
