{"id":6324,"date":"2026-11-13T09:31:38","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T14:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=6324"},"modified":"2026-11-14T09:31:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T14:31:57","slug":"falcons-extend-c-j-henderson-and-cameron-thomas-as-commanders-rally-past-giants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/falcons-extend-c-j-henderson-and-cameron-thomas-as-commanders-rally-past-giants\/","title":{"rendered":"Falcons Extend C.J. Henderson and Cameron Thomas as Commanders Rally Past Giants"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Falcons Extend C.J. Henderson and Cameron Thomas<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Atlanta Falcons<\/strong> have agreed to a two-year contract extension with cornerback <strong>C.J. Henderson<\/strong>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/falcons-announce-two-year-contract-extension-with-c-j-henderson\">ProFootballTalk<\/a>. The team also extended defensive lineman <strong>Cameron Thomas<\/strong> through 2029, the outlet reported in a separate update. The supplied reports did not disclose additional contract terms.<\/p>\n<h2>Commanders Complete Comeback in 24-21 Win Over Giants<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Washington Commanders<\/strong> rallied to beat the <strong>New York Giants<\/strong> 24-21 on Thursday night, with <strong>Jayden Daniels<\/strong> leading a late game-winning drive and <strong>Stefon Diggs<\/strong> scoring the decisive touchdown. Daniels said he took a deep breath before the opportunity to win the game and focused on capitalizing. Head coach <strong>Dan Quinn<\/strong> said the team needed the victory. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/commanders-giants-on-thursday-night-football-what-we-learned-from-washington-s-24-21-win\">NFL.com<\/a> recapped the comeback.<\/p>\n<p>Diggs praised Daniels\u2019 composure in the closing moments, saying the quarterback did not flinch. For the Giants, rookie kicker <strong>Dominic Zvada<\/strong> missed a 33-yard field goal early in the game. Coach <strong>John Harbaugh<\/strong> expressed confidence in Zvada after the loss, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/john-harbaugh-expresses-confidence-in-k-dominic-zvada\">ProFootballTalk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Carson Beck Set for First NFL Start<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Arizona Cardinals<\/strong> expressed confidence in rookie quarterback <strong>Carson Beck<\/strong> ahead of his first NFL start, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/cardinals-have-all-the-confidence-in-rookie-qb-carson-beck-ahead-of-first-nfl-start\">NFL.com<\/a>. The report identifies the start as a significant opportunity for the rookie, but the supplied information does not provide further details about the circumstances or the team\u2019s plans beyond its public vote of confidence.<\/p>\n<h2>Bruce Arians Says He Wants to Coach Again<\/h2>\n<p>Former NFL head coach <strong>Bruce Arians<\/strong> said he wants to return to the league as a head coach next season, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/bruce-arians-says-he-wants-to-be-a-head-coach-in-the-nfl-next-season\">ProFootballTalk reported<\/a>. His statement makes clear that he is interested in pursuing another head-coaching opportunity; the supplied report does not identify a team or describe any specific discussions.<\/p>\n<h2>Eagles-Jaguars Deal Reshapes 2027 First-Round Pick Picture<\/h2>\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/2027-nfl-draft-order-biggest-needs-for-every-team\">NFL.com draft-order update<\/a> says four teams hold multiple first-round picks entering Week 10, following a trade between the <strong>Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong> and <strong>Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong>. The item does not specify the deal\u2019s terms or identify the four teams, so no further details are available in the supplied report.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Falcons Extend C.J. Henderson and Cameron Thomas The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a two-year contract extension with cornerback C.J. Henderson, according to ProFootballTalk. The team also extended defensive lineman Cameron Thomas through 2029, the outlet reported in a separate update. The supplied reports did not disclose additional contract terms. Commanders Complete Comeback in 24-21&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/falcons-extend-c-j-henderson-and-cameron-thomas-as-commanders-rally-past-giants\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Falcons Extend C.J. 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