Saints' Key Playmaker Leaves Game With Apparent Injury
The New Orleans Saints are one of the worst teams in football this season, but they've looked decent at times despite a 1-5 record on the year. Heading into Week 7's matchup with the Chicago Bears, the Saints had a lot to prove.
Early in the game against the Bears, the offense looked horrible. They didn't seem able to complete anything of substance early in the contest. Alvin Kamara was featured early in the game, but the Saints were averaging less than a passing yard per attempt close to halftime. The offense wasn't able to get any push on the ground and Spencer Rattler was struggling to find any pass catcher down the field.
The Saints also suffered a crushing injury to one of their key playmakers on offense.
Kendre Miller exits Week 7 game with apparent knee injury
Kendre Miller left the game after one carry for seven yards with an apparent knee injury. Miller had been seeing an increase in his touches over the last few weeks as the Saints seemingly shopped Alvin Kamara on the trade market.
The Saints have a lot of players being thrown around in trade rumors right now. Kamara has been one of the top names mentioned, though the veteran has noted that he'd rather retire than play somewhere other than New Orleans. Still, Kamara is getting older and the Saints need to look for their future running back.
Miller has looked solid for the most part. Given the fact that he's still young and explosive, the Saints likely see him as a crucial piece of their future. Miller has the ability to play beside Kamara for the next year or two before taking over as the top back on offense as the Saints continue their rebuild.
The Saints are going to miss having Miller on offense. In the offseason, they were reportedly looking to add talent to their running back room. Missing Miller leaves the Saints with a lack of depth in the backfield. Kamara is the top option and it's very questionable after that.
Jake Ferguson’s Game Day Fit Sends Clear Message to Dak Prescott
The Dallas Cowboys are making headlines before even stepping on the field this week. Tight end Jake Ferguson turned heads when he arrived at AT&T Stadium wearing quarterback Dak Prescott’s high school jersey ahead of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.
Jake Ferguson Honors Dak Prescott Before Cowboys-Commanders Matchup
Ferguson walked into the stadium wearing Prescott’s No. 6 jersey from Haughton High School in Louisiana — a clear show of respect to the Cowboys leader and his journey. Prescott starred at Haughton, where he threw for 2,860 yards and 39 touchdowns as a senior, leading the Buccaneers to a district championship in 2010.
Ferguson’s gesture was more than just a fashion statement. It came as the two prepare to take the field together for their fourth season, with their on-field chemistry at an all-time high. “Jake’s one of those guys you can always count on,” Prescott told reporters earlier this year. “He plays hard, he listens, and he’s all about the team.”
After both battled injuries last season, the Cowboys offense is back at full strength. Ferguson’s nod to Prescott reflected that shared commitment to leadership and perseverance as Dallas looks to gain ground in the NFC East.
The Rising Tight End’s Connection With His QB Runs Deep
Ferguson and Prescott’s relationship didn’t start as smoothly as their current chemistry might suggest. On teammate Jonathan Hankins’ YouTube channel, Ferguson once told the story of how their first interaction went slightly off the rails.
“He texted me right when I got drafted,” Ferguson recalled. “He’s like, ‘Hey man, welcome to Dallas.’ And I’m drunk as hell. I go, ‘Aye, I’m catching everything coming my way!’ I got no response after that.”
The silence didn’t last long. The following offseason, Prescott reminded him of that moment. “I think he lasered one to me at OTAs and said, ‘I thought you were catching everything!’” Ferguson said, laughing. “The media portrays him crazy, but he’s just a dude — a funny guy, great guy. I love him.”
The lighthearted story highlights a bond that’s now become one of the Cowboys’ biggest strengths. In 2023, Ferguson earned his first Pro Bowl selection with 71 catches for 761 yards and five touchdowns, becoming Prescott’s second-most targeted player behind wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Their success helped Prescott finish as the runner-up for NFL MVP that season.
Through the Cowboys’ 2-3-1 start in 2025, Ferguson has already recorded 44 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns, putting him on pace for career highs across the board. His reliability proved crucial while Lamb missed three games with an ankle injury.
Off the field, Ferguson has plenty of support from his fiancée, Haley Cavinder, and her twin sister, Hanna Cavinder. The former Miami Hurricanes basketball players have 4.6 million TikTok followers and were in Texas this weekend ahead of the Cowboys’ game. Haley shared a video with the caption “twin in town,” showing the sisters reuniting before kickoff.
Ferguson and Prescott remain a premier duo in the league, with their 5th connection for a TD this season happening right before halftime in the Commanders game.
