The Las Vegas Raiders are dealing with another twist in their quarterback carousel after Aidan O’Connell suffered a bone bruise in his left knee during Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Despite initial fears of a severe injury, O’Connell plans to attempt playing in the Raiders’ Week 15 Monday night matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The situation intrigues NFL Futures bettors, especially with the Raiders’ potential position to secure the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks suffered a devastating setback, re-tearing the ACL in his right knee during Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.  The injury, occurring on a non-contact play in the first quarter, has ended Brooks’ season and casts doubt on his availability for the 2025 campaign. This development significantly impacts Carolina’s backfield and raises questions about the team’s long-term strategy at running back, creating ripple effects in the Panthers’ NFL Futures.

Week 14 of the NFL season delivered close finishes, critical playoff implications, and a deepening race for the league’s top draft pick.  The Kansas City Chiefs maintained their grip on the AFC. At the same time, the Minnesota Vikings continued their unexpected surge, and the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders edged closer to securing the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's what stood out in Week 14’s NFL Futures.

The Minnesota Vikings continue their remarkable season with a 42-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Sam Darnold’s five-touchdown performance secured the Vikings’ 11th win and thrust him into the MVP conversation.  For bettors tracking NFL Futures, Darnold’s recent form makes the Vikings a team to watch as the postseason approaches.

The Kansas City Chiefs clinched their ninth consecutive AFC West title with a close 19-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football.  A last-second 31-yard field goal by Matthew Wright sealed the win for the Chiefs, solidifying their dominance in the division and maintaining their position atop the AFC standings at 12-1. For bettors eyeing NFL Futures, Kansas City’s resilience in close games makes them a top contender for another Super Bowl run.