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After the Arizona Cardinals made Jeremiah Love the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, many feel like he is the early favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. After all, running backs typically don’t have as steep a learning curve as some of their peers.

While Love isn’t your average running back prospect, he’s also entering a pretty stacked backfield that also includes two-time Pro Bowler James Connor and Tyler Allger, who recorded over 1,000 rushing yards as a rookie in 2022 and signed a $12.5 million contract with the Cardinals this offseason.

Love is expected to claim the Cardinals’ starting running back job, but Connor and Allger will certainly still be in the mix. His presence may diminish Love’s impact in his rookie season.

Sports IllustratedAlbert Breer believes Love’s low workload makes him an outside bet to win the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award. This was his response when asked which rookie would make the biggest impact as a rookie.

While Love will likely return, he will have to share some of the workload, unless the Cardinals plan to trade or cut Connor and/or Alger. Nevertheless, a partnership with Alger is unlikely, given that he only signed his contract in March. With less stuff to go around, it may take a year or two for Love to become the superstar that many envision.

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The Arizona Cardinals delivered the first mini-surprise of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Notre Dame star running back Jeremiah Love with the third overall pick in the first round. While love can help overcome crime without recognition, it also means James Connor’s days in Arizona are numbered.

Now that Love is the undisputed RB1 in Arizona, let’s evaluate some potential trade destinations for Connor, who is a two-time Pro Bowler and has a pair of 1,000-yard seasons to his name.

los angeles chargers

The Chargers believe they have their RB of the future in last year’s first-round selection Omarion Hampton. They also brought in a fast bowler in the form of Keaton Mitchell. Still, a Harbaugh team can never have enough running backs, and Connor is a proven bruiser who is one of the NFL’s toughest players. It will fit perfectly with the bolt.

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The Jaguars let Travis Etienne sign with the Saints this offseason, and 2025 fourth-round pick Fearshul Tuten may not be ready for a major role. Hopefully the Jaguars add a RB in the next two days, but if not, why not consider trading a draft pick on day three for a proven stopgap like Connor? He is just a year removed from a 1,094-yard, 8 TD season. At the very least, it will buy the Jaguars longer to find a long-term solution.

las vegas raiders

Ashton Jeanty is the future of the Raiders. Still, after a tough rookie season, Las Vegas likely wants to boost the competition in their RB room. Jeanty will undoubtedly still be the starter, but having a veteran like Connor, who has had to work tirelessly to earn and keep his role, could be invaluable to a young athlete like Jeanty.

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Javonte Williams is the Cowboys’ lead back after a 1,200-yard season. But after that? There are some deep questions in Dallas. The Cowboys have four other guys on the roster, clearly trying to find a reliable backup and potentially a future RB1. Connor won’t be the RB1 of the future, but he will erase any doubt about the Cowboys having enough stuff to get the job done in the RB room.

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Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft begins Thursday night and everyone knows Fernando Mendoza will be the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders. After that, chaos can happen and we’re trying to present some surprises that could happen on draft night.

Let’s take a look at our final set of bold 2026 NFL Draft predictions for Round 1.

New Orleans Saints trade up for No. 3 pick

Myriad of NFL Draft rumors have made it clear that the Arizona Cardinals are engaged in talks to trade down from No. 3 overall. A deal with the Kansas City Chiefs is certainly possible, but general manager Mickey Loomis’ history of draft-day aggression leads us to believe it would be the New Orleans Saints. Along with the quarterback, New Orleans needs to find its own blue-chip talent on the defensive side. That would be Arvel Reese. While David Bailey is the better pass rusher at the moment, Reese offers more versatility as a player with a higher ceiling overall. He could be the centerpiece of the Saints defense for a decade.

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New York Giants snag Jordan Tyson, Caleb Downs

The Dexter Lawrence trade allows the New York Giants to double dip into this attractive prospect pool, addressing needs on both sides of the ball. We think the New York Giants will use the fifth overall pick on wide receiver Jordan Tyson, betting that his injury issues are behind him. When healthy, Tyson is a true No. 1 receiver whose skillset will complement Malik Nabors greatly. For the Giants, this gives Jackson Dart two No. 1 receivers to pair with tight end Isaiah Potential. With the 10th overall selection, head coach John Harbaugh is reminiscent of what the Baltimore Ravens did with the selection of Kyle Hamilton a few years ago. In grabbing All-American safety Caleb Downs at No. 10, New York gets a high-end starter who can do it all.

Washington Commanders Draft Jeremiah Love

Although there is a lot of talk that the Tennessee Titans could choose to bring back Jeremiah Love, we believe Robert Saleh will get his preferred player in David Bailey. So, with Tyson landing in New York, the Washington commanders’ dream scenario unfolds. Running backs may not be the Commanders’ highest need, but blue-chip edge defenders are off the board. It’s also worth remembering that many teams view Love as the best player in the 2026 NFL Draft. He may be just a level below Bijan Robinson as a prospect, but Love’s three-down ability and home-run explosiveness are reminiscent of an All-Pro. That’s the ability you want to pair with Jaden Daniels and Washington will get him.

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Los Angeles Rams boost offense with Makai Lemon

If it hasn’t already been made clear, the Los Angeles Rams are all set heading into the 2026 season and are putting together possibly the best supporting cast around Matthew Stafford. That means selecting wide receiver Makai Lemon with the 13th overall pick. Lemon will be in a position to have plenty of guys to feed into in the Rams’ passing game, but he will also share the field with Puka Nakua and receive guidance from Davante Adams. If he can even be a discount version of Amon-Ra St. Brown, the Rams’ passing attack could be one of the best the NFL has seen in over a decade.

Arizona Cardinals trade up in Round 1 for Ty Simpson

We think a pair of NFC West teams would make unlikely trade partners in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. With the Seattle Seahawks actively seeking more draft capital this year, the Cardinals are taking advantage. After moving down from No. 3 earlier in the night and selecting right tackle Francis Mauigoa, the Cardinals tapped into their war chest of draft picks and moved up two spots from the 34th to 32nd selection overall. This secures a fifth-year option on quarterback Ty Simpson, while Seattle picks up some additional draft picks and possibly lands a player with the second pick in Round 2 that would be taken to end Round 1. A win-win for everyone, and Simpson walks into a position with an advanced offensive line and a great supporting cast of weapons in Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson.

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If the New York Giants really want to take Notre Dame star Jeremiah Love as their first pick in April’s NFL Draft, new reports suggest he won’t be available in time for Round 1.

The NY Giants are in an interesting position in the early rounds of the draft. Obviously, after a 4-13 finish in 2025, they could use help in various areas of the roster. However, the team feels they have a long-term option at quarterback with Jackson Dart. This means that when it’s time to choose they can take the best player available.

In early mock drafts, the team was linked to various players, including Ohio State stars Carnell Tate and Caleb Downs. However, recent rumors claimed that the organization was relying too heavily on Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiah Love despite having Cam Scatebo as the RB1 option next season.

At last week’s combine, Love was impressive and certainly piqued the interest of the NY Giants brain trust in him. However, his performance caught the attention of the entire league, including teams ahead of Big Blue in Round 1. And now it looks like a RB won’t be on the board until New York makes their selection.

Titans are favorites to select Jeremiah Love in the 2026 NFL Draft

According to NFL Draft expert Todd McShay, Love is such a “special” talent that he doesn’t see the NY Giants going as a back five. However, it wouldn’t be “surprised” if he goes to the Arizona Cardinals (No. 2) or Tennessee Titans (No. 3).

Adding to the idea that Love won’t make it past the Titans at age three, Pro Football Talk reports that Tennessee is the current betting favorite (+200) to select the six-foot, 214-pound RB who ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the combine last week.

Last year for the Fighting Irish, Love had 199 carries for 1,372 rushing yards, 27 catches for 280 yards and 21 total touchdowns.

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For a rookie point guard, the pace of the NBA game is often the biggest shock to the system. For the rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans and phenomenal first-round pick Jeremiah Fears, the revelation has been learning when to hit the breaks. As the regular season ends, the 19-year-old says the most important knowledge he has gained in his first 60 games has been mastering the art of deception through speed.

That’s why Fears has spent the past several weeks exploiting his elite athleticism rather than highlighting it at every turn. At least that was the first thing to be said when asked why things were going well lately.

“Through my speed, playing with speed. I think two months ago, I was just trying to use my speed. Now it’s learning when to use my speed, when to attack and get downhill, attacking angles, attack spots, and knowing where you’re trying to get on the floor. I’m manipulating the defense,” Fears began. “I think I’ve been doing a pretty good job of it since the All-Star break. So, just continuing to learn, continuing to slow the game down and make the game a lot easier for myself.”

At the beginning of the season, Fiers often tried to dominate defenders with pure acceleration. While that approach sometimes produced highlight plays in transition, it also led to tough shots and hasty decisions in the half-court.

Veteran NBA defenses adjusted quickly, forcing rookie guards into competitive situations by sitting in driving lanes. The experience forced Fear to think about how he used his physical equipment. Instead of attacking at maximum speed on every possession, he has started to vary the pace and wait for defenders to shift before increasing the pace. The adjustments have helped them create a better look for everyone.

“That’s huge. Being able to pick and choose when you should use your speed is definitely huge because it will definitely trick the defense,” Fears said. “I’m fast, so most of the time they’ll be thinking, “Okay, he’s going to try to get down there.” So, they’ll be intimidated by my speed.”

Fear is forcing defenders into uncomfortable positions before they can properly set themselves up, creating more advantageous angles and open driving lanes than could be generated from raw speed alone. As the Pelicans play the final weeks of a challenging season, the speedster is focused on refining that balance. While his playmaking has evolved, the former Oklahoma player remains conscious of areas that need improvement.

“I’m just continuing to play with that speed and choose when I need to use my speed. Maybe on breaks or in plays where the defense turns heads, use my speed,” Fears explained. “The last few games, I’ve been turning over a little too much, so I definitely need to cut down on the turnovers. Watch a little extra film and make sure I continue to take care of the ball. Try not to have too many turnovers. At the end of the day, those turnovers can lead to some easy baskets that you can take and potentially open up games.”

The Pelicans can deal with rookie turnovers, as long as Fiers does not play a timid role, everything should fall into place moving forward. He is averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists while shooting 36.1% from three-point range over the last eight games. This is one way to break the rookie wall while shuffling between the starting lineup and a bench role. But statistics don’t tell the whole story. What really matters is that his All-Rookie contributions to this point have displayed many franchise cornerstone characteristics.

The transition from starter to reserve can be a tough adjustment for anyone, especially for a rookie point guard on a 19-43 rebuilding team. Unfortunately for Jeremiah Fears, James Borrego is working in a crowded backcourt while making a case to keep the full-time job. Thankfully, Dejounte Murray and Jordan Poole have helped the former Oklahoma player find value in a new perspective as the New Orleans Pelicans move into the final stretch of an otherwise lost season.

With Murray and Trey Murphy III healthy and available, Fears couldn’t complain about being the odd man out. However, after making 44 starts in 62 games, it meant learning a new rhythm and routine. What’s important to having a strong All-Rookie season?

“Being able to make adjustments on the fly, getting out there, getting a feel for the game early. Seeing my first shot, letting my teammates continue to lift me up,” Fears confessed. “Credit to them, credit to the coaches for trusting me and making the right plays. I had too many turnovers (against the Los Angeles Clippers), but I’ll definitely watch film and try to learn from it.”

Learning some lessons that provide a ray of hope moving forward is all that is left for the Pelicans. DeAndre Jordan has served as the bench coach for three young veterans who have come in and out of the lineup. Yves Messi, Karlo Matkovic and rookie Derrick Queen have taken it in stride with an eye on development and the next impressive game.

Instead of getting angry, Fears took the advice of two guards who started their careers on the bench. Those bonds have helped the rookie deal with everything that comes with being a professional.

“Talking to Dejounte, talking to Jordan Poole. Just asking questions, continuing to learn and they’re giving me some really good advice in the game of basketball, on and off the court,” Fears shared. “So, to be able to take the advice they give me and continue to translate them to the court.”

The most important advice is to stay true to yourself during difficult times. Authenticity and heart are everything at this level. Fear has to direct the flow in some ways, go with it in others, until it finds what works.

“Just keep playing my game. I think that’s huge. They’re telling me to keep playing my game, do what I do to be the point guard on the floor,” Fears explained. “You have to be able to talk, lead your teammates, put them in the right positions and most importantly continue to play my game. And I think listening to them and listening to the advice they’re giving me, I’m doing that every game. I think it’s working for me.”

The Pelicans have won three of their last five, but with the Western Conference playoff picture out of reach, the focus remains on development. Regardless of the final record, Fierce finally looks ready to run the show. Until then, winning a sixth Man of the Month award should be a goal. Borrego understands this well. Showing his ability to come off the bench while leaning on vets or yelling at them will be a major storyline in the final weeks of the season.

Veteran center DeAndre Jordan has played with some of the most flammable personalities in NBA history, so he knows a thing or two about keeping you cool. After the New Orleans Pelicans’ 115-105 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, Jordan made sure to shout out rookie Jeremiah Fears for a different kind of situation: the lack of technical fouls.

“He ain’t got no technique. I’m very proud of him,” Jordan said, smiling. “He ain’t got no technique today.”

“He didn’t get any techniques. I’m very proud of him. He didn’t get any techniques today”

– DeAndre Jordan on Jeremiah Fear pic.twitter.com/GQ0AgVCqdt

– Pelican Film Room (@PelsFilmRoom) 1 March 2026

The veteran’s playful jab came after a high-stakes game where emotions could have easily boiled over. Fears, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, played with a maturity that belied his age, especially after Pelicans star Zion Williamson left the game early in the second quarter with a right ankle injury.

With Williamson sidelined, Fears stepped up in a big way. The rookie guard finished the night with a massive double-double, including 18 points and a season-high 11 rebounds. He also added five assists and two blocks in 34 minutes of action, which shows why he remained atop the NBA rookie ladder throughout the season.

The Pelicans relied on a balanced attack to earn their fourth consecutive win. Saddiq Bey led the scoring with 24 points, while Bryce McGowens matched Fears with 18 points. Herbert Jones led the defensive effort with 17 points and eight rebounds, helping New Orleans hold off a late lead from Utah’s Isaiah Collier, who finished with 21 points.

For a Pelicans team that is beginning to find its stride in the Western Conference, Fears’ development as a skilled playmaker is a huge win. If he can continue to accumulate double-doubles while avoiding the referee’s whistle, DeAndre Jordan will have a lot more to be proud of.

After 13 months of Achilles rehabilitation, Dejounte Murray finally made his season debut for the New Orleans Pelicans. However, at a moment when everything could have been about his own comeback, the veteran made sure that the spotlight shifted to the rookie players. Ultimately, Jeremiah Fears and Derrick Queen played big roles in the win over the visiting Golden State Warriors.

Murray played brilliantly (13 points, three assists, two rebounds in 25 minutes), but it was the energy put forth by the first-year players during the decisive third quarter that prompted the All-Stars to sing some postgame praise.

“Yeah, we needed it though. We had some battles in practice. Just got to have games like this where we came out warm, feeling really good to start the game, but then we had to go through some adversity. Thanks for that third quarter. Our young group came through and they won that quarter. They played really well and put us in position to win tonight. At the end of the day, we just have to stick together and do it together.”

The win showed that the Pelicans, who have been battling injuries to James Borrego, have a promising future, even as New Orleans heads into the final stretch of a challenging season. With the playoffs out of reach, minutes have opened up for the rookie class. Thankfully, Jeremiah Fears and Derrick Queen are making the most of the opportunities, both posting All-Rookie worthy numbers across the board.

For a demanding Dejounte Murray-led Pelicans team, the opportunity to mentor a young core is a chance for every veteran to help build something sustainable. As a point guard, this should be a priority. How much have Fears and Queen implemented the 29-year-old’s advice over the past few weeks?

“A lot. Because, like I said, I want to make everybody’s job easier, and it will have an impact on them. But there are guys who already feel that way. You know, you’ve got a guy like Herb Jones who doesn’t ask the coach to draw up a play for him. He’s always aggressive. He sees that no one watches the defense, he’s proactive. Everybody knows him for that,” Murray explained. “But, you know, I think the more we hang out together, have fun and learn to translate each other, it could be really special.”

The Pelicans (15-42) are lottery favorites, but the development of their rookie duo has emerged as a real bright spot. Queen averaged 12.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists; Fears is averaging 13.3 points and 3.1 assists. Murray suggested that his statistics told only part of the story. What impressed him more is how he handled the inevitable ups and downs of an NBA rookie season, especially when the roles changed dramatically.

Murray shared, “We like each other. There’s no egos. There’s no one to yell at.” “You had young guys starting, then they went to the bench. They took it, you know, like they were supposed to take it, and I give them a lot of credit for that. So, it speaks to maturity and what they’re there for. And we’re all here to win and longevity, you know, is important to everybody.”

For a franchise that often looks for stability, Murray looks to be laying the foundation in real time. Joe Dumars ‘executes to perfection’ his plan to earn Dejounte’s trust. It may be difficult to achieve victory this season, but belief in what lies ahead has never been stronger.

對於一個試圖在 NBA 輪換陣容中站穩腳跟的新秀來說，全明星周末的邀請既代表著驗證，也是衡量標準。這個過程已經破壞了很多樂透選秀權，因此詹姆斯·博雷戈在 NBA 選秀結束後立即幫助耶利米·菲爾斯制定了計劃。幸運的是，對於重建中的新奧爾良鵜鶘隊來說，德里克·奎因在新星中甚至還有空間。

最近談起回報時，恐懼滿面笑容。

“這非常令人興奮，”菲爾斯開始說道。 “我在七月來到這裡，這就是我的目標之一，那就是幫助我們的球隊，盡我們所能，讓自己處於這樣的位置（在NBA新星比賽中）。所以這非常令人興奮。感覺和情緒還沒有真正開始。我很確定，一旦我們走出去，第一次踏上球場，它就會出現，但肯定非常興奮。”

至於他在球場上的比賽計劃，菲爾斯強調享受勝過一切。新星賽制讓頂級新秀和二年級生在小型錦標賽中相互較量，提供了一個低風險的環境來展示技能。恐懼打算充分利用這一點，尤其是在對方有一張熟悉的面孔的情況下。

“只是出去享受樂趣，與 DQ 進行一點比賽，向大家展示我們的能力……繼續享受每一秒、每一刻，並接受這一切，”Fears 解釋道。 “我們知道幾年後我們就會參加（NBA 全明星賽）。”

這個“DQ”指的是鵜鶘隊新秀德里克·奎因，他也收到了邀請。與來自同一選秀班的隊友分享經驗為恐懼的周末增添了特殊的層次。這證明了他們能夠快速融入球隊並得到老將的支持。

“感覺真的很好。兩名新秀來自同一個班級，我們的隊友相信我們，”菲爾斯說道。 “他們也做了一件非常好的事情，讓我們來到這裡……我們真的很高興能夠走出去，向所有人展示我們的能力。”

然而，兩人不會在遊戲中組隊；皇后落在了對面的隊伍中。

鵜鶘隊冒著誤傷的風險

恐懼泰然處之，將其視為提高娛樂價值的機會。儘管他們將在比賽中激烈競爭，但他們的聯繫仍然牢不可破。

“事情就是這樣，”菲爾斯聳聳肩。 “我們無法控制它……我們肯定會互相攻擊並競爭。最終，一旦全明星周末結束，我們將回到同一立場，我們將再次成為一家人。如果我們在不同的球隊，我們必須互相攻擊，讓比賽變得有趣。給球迷一些可以笑的東西，讓他們感到興奮。”

臨時主教練詹姆斯·博雷戈也表達了對新秀成就的自豪感。在他的指導下，Fears 和 Queen 蓬勃發展。

“為他們感到驕傲，他們已經有了一個良好的開端，通向光明的未來，”博雷戈開始說道。 “他們最好的日子就在眼前，但他們充分利用了機會。他們應得的；他們屬於那裡。我為他們感到興奮，他們會做得很棒。祝賀他們和他們的家人。無論你在哪裡被選秀或落選，這都是一件大事。參加（NBA新星）比賽是一項重大成就。”

對於恐懼來說，全明星周末不僅僅是一場慶祝活動……更是一個墊腳石。他精心策劃的方法融合了感恩、競爭和前瞻性的雄心。如果他對新角色充滿信心，那麼完全入選全明星可能就不遠了。

俄克拉荷馬城——週二球隊以 104-95 戰胜新奧爾良鵜鶘隊的比賽結束後，馬克·戴尼奧特 (Mark Daigneault) 對盧·多爾特 (Lu Dort) 和耶利米·菲爾斯 (Jeremiah Fears) 的混戰做出了即時反應，俄克拉荷馬城雷霆隊全明星謝伊·吉爾吉斯·亞歷山大 (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) 透露了他對此事的看法。這場比賽發生在終場哨響後，對於戴尼奧來說，這可能是因為多特犯規，但由於雷霆隊領先九分而被忽視。

至少戴尼奧特是這麼認為的，而他相信哨聲可以避免多特和菲爾斯的衝突。對於吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大來說，他並不確定從他的角度來看事情到底是如何開始的，但他也承認他 沒有預見到任何惡意 兩個競爭對手之間。

“我不太確定發生了什麼。我聽到他們在最後兩次罰球後來回走動，”吉爾杰斯-亞歷山大說。 “但我不確定發生了什麼。然後，我轉過身，他們面對面。我確信這沒什麼瘋狂的。典型的籃球混戰。”

鵜鶘隊的官員在法庭上阻止了恐懼， 通過隧道，然後直接進入客隊更衣室，因為新奧爾良新秀後衛仍在多特試圖獲得自由並衝鋒。在兩個替補席清空之前，多特不止一次推搡菲爾斯，目前尚不清楚兩人之間交換了哪些話。

WILD 在此結束，Lu Dort 和 Jeremiah Fears 進入其中並立即被隊友分開。

恐懼一直籠罩著他，穿過隧道，他臉色鐵青，想要舉手。他被迫離開球場一路走向鵜鶘更衣室 pic.twitter.com/z9KxKlzGr5

— 約蘇埃·帕文 (@Joe_Sway) 2026 年 1 月 28 日

沙伊·吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大得到29分，領先五名雷霆球員得分上雙，其中包括切特·霍姆格倫的兩雙（20分、14個籃板）和5次助攻、5次蓋帽，而以賽亞·喬則得到17分，其中6個三分球，領先雷霆替補席。盧·多爾特 (Lu Dort) 得到 12 分、8 個籃板和 3 次助攻，替補出場的耶利米·菲爾斯 (Jeremiah Fears) 為新奧爾良隊貢獻 7 分。

馬克·戴尼奧特呼籲官員支持雷霆隊與鵜鶘隊的比賽

雷霆隊主教練馬克·戴尼奧特表示，在衛冕冠軍隊以九分獲勝的最後幾分鐘，他的球隊和鵜鶘隊之間的脾氣達到了沸點。雷霆隊在主場罕見地連續兩場輸給步行者隊和猛龍隊後，衛冕冠軍以9分的優勢戰勝了鵜鶘隊，結束了主場三連敗。

儘管最終成績不佳，戴尼奧還是 誠實地對待他 雷霆老將盧·多爾特很可能犯了一次被忽視的犯規，多爾特和鵜鶘新秀傑里米亞·菲爾斯之間的脾氣爆發了。

“有兩件事。第一件事是：我認為他們是好人，好隊員，但我認為他們在最後幾分鐘失去了對比賽的控制。最後的爭吵早在貝伊和 J-威爾的情況之前就開始了。我認為他們可以做得更乾淨，”戴尼奧特說。 “然後，第二件事是：我認為這是對多特的犯規。

“如果是這樣，無論比分和時間如何，他們都應該在這場比賽中吹哨，因為如果他們這樣做，每個人都會停止比賽，你可以像平常一樣對這種情況進行立法。但是，因為他們沒有吹哨，所以比賽就結束了。你對此無能為力，最終會遇到這種情況。”

馬克·戴尼奧對多特/菲爾斯混戰的回應：“有兩件事……首先，好人，好隊員，但我認為他們在最後幾分鐘失去了對比賽的控制……

其次，我認為那是對多特的犯規。如果是的話，無論如何他們都應該吹響這場比賽的哨子” pic.twitter.com/whzDoBbFXb

— 約蘇埃·帕文 (@Joe_Sway) 2026 年 1 月 28 日

雷霆隊將戰績提高到37勝10負。

達拉斯牛仔隊在 2026 年 NFL 選秀中擁有兩個首輪選秀權，這使他們處於一個有利的位置，可以為迫切需要幫助的防守做出重大補充。隨著頂級專家開始發布模擬選秀，人們對達拉斯可以做什麼有了新的見解。

NFL.com 的 Daniel Jeremiah 在他的第一次 2026 年 NFL 休賽期模擬選秀中讓牛仔隊在第 12 順位選中了角衛科爾頓·胡德 (Colton Hood)。在邁卡·帕森斯交易中從綠灣包裝工隊獲得的首輪選秀權中，他給了達拉斯衝鋒凱爾德里克·福克。

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值得注意的是，耶利米的分析中寫道，他預計牛仔隊將在第一輪選秀中使用一名衝鋒者。然而，由於角衛預計將在 2026 年 NFL 選秀初期脫穎而出，並且衝傳手的深度，他優先考慮對達拉斯中學進行升級。

胡德身高 6 英尺，上個賽季入選了 SEC 最佳陣容第二隊。他在科羅拉多州度過了大二賽季，然後在上個賽季之前轉會到田納西州志願者隊。當傑莫德·麥考伊因前交叉韌帶撕裂缺席一整年時，胡德挺身而出，成為美國證券交易委員會最好的角衛之一。他在大三結束時有 8 次傳球偏轉、4.5 次鏟球失敗和 1 次攔截。

正如耶利米指出的那樣，胡德可以成為達拉斯隊外線的即插即用首發球員。他展現出了在防守球員時與 NFL 級別的接球手保持一致的運動能力，並且他擁有的本能可以使他在巔峰時期成為一名全面、高於平均水平的先發球員。

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耶利米隨後讓達拉斯在第 20 順位選擇了奧本的頂級衝鋒手。身高 6 英尺 6 英寸的福克已經展現出成為一名三下鋒防守者的能力，並具有高於平均水平的運動能力。對於牛仔隊的教練組來說，他可能是一個發展項目，但他的上限比其他一些衝鋒者要高。

在第一輪中選擇胡德或另一名角衛的另一個好處是，他們可以由牛仔隊防守協調員克里斯蒂安·帕克（Christian Parker）指導。在丹佛野馬隊和費城老鷹隊的比賽中，他證明了對帕特里克·蘇爾坦二世、奎因揚·米切爾和庫珀·德讓的發展發揮了重要作用。

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