NFL and NBA Connections answers
Every group up to Friday, November 13. Today’s puzzles stay hidden until midnight Eastern.
#9: Friday, November 13
NFL
Play for the New York GiantsCam Skattebo, Devin Singletary, J.J. McCarthy, Malik Nabers
Drafted in 2013Geno Smith, Keenan Allen, Kyle Juszczyk, Travis Kelce
Won Super Bowl LX with the Seattle SeahawksDrew Lock, Jalen Milroe, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Sam Darnold
Wear No. 11Carson Wentz, Luke McCaffrey, Malachi Corley, Zach Wilson
NBA
Born in CanadaBennedict Mathurin, Dillon Brooks, Luguentz Dort, Shaedon Sharpe
Drafted by the LA ClippersDeAndre Jordan, Miles Bridges, Quentin Grimes, Terance Mann
Sixth Men of the YearJordan Clarkson, Keldon Johnson, Naz Reid, Tyler Herro
Went undraftedDorian Finney-Smith, Duncan Robinson, Max Strus, T.J. McConnell
#8: Thursday, November 12
NFL
Play for the Arizona CardinalsBam Knight, Elijah Higgins, James Conner, Trey McBride
Drafted in 2017Aaron Jones, Alvin Kamara, Christian McCaffrey, Mitchell Trubisky
Won Super Bowl LIX with the Philadelphia EaglesDallas Goedert, Kenny Gainwell, Kenny Pickett, Saquon Barkley
1,000 or more rushing yards in 2025Bijan Robinson, James Cook, Kyren Williams, Tony Pollard
NBA
Play for the Detroit PistonsAusar Thompson, Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Joe, Kevin Huerter
Born in FranceAlex Sarr, Maxime Raynaud, Rudy Gobert, Victor Wembanyama
Drafted by the Washington WizardsAJ Dybantsa, Deni Avdija, Tre Johnson, Walter Clayton Jr.
Wear No. 8Bones Hyland, Jalen Williams, Marcus Sasser, OG Anunoby
#7: Wednesday, November 11
NFL
Played college football at GeorgiaBrock Bowers, Darnell Washington, George Pickens, Ladd McConkey
Drafted in 2019Daniel Jones, Gardner Minshew, Josh Jacobs, Kyler Murray
Super Bowl MVPsCooper Kupp, Jalen Hurts, Joe Flacco, Patrick Mahomes
Wear No. 32David Montgomery, Isaiah Davis, MarShawn Lloyd, TreVeyon Henderson
NBA
Play for the Utah JazzJosh Green, Josh Okogie, Jusuf Nurkic, Mo Bamba
Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ersJerami Grant, Landry Shamet, Mikal Bridges, Tyrese Maxey
NBA MVPsJames Harden, LeBron James, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry
Wear No. 7Brandon Ingram, Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Luke Kornet
#6: Tuesday, November 10
NFL
Running backsBreece Hall, De'Von Achane, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jeremiyah Love
Played college football at MarylandChig Okonkwo, Stefon Diggs, Tai Felton, Ty Johnson
Went undraftedJakobi Meyers, Jaylen Warren, KaVontae Turpin, Rashid Shaheed
30 or more passing TDs in 2025Dak Prescott, Drake Maye, Jared Goff, Matthew Stafford
NBA
Play for the Philadelphia 76ersJaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, VJ Edgecombe
Played college basketball at KansasAndrew Wiggins, Christian Braun, Jalen Wilson, Kelly Oubre Jr.
Drafted by the Los Angeles LakersDalton Knecht, Jaden McDaniels, Max Christie, Moritz Wagner
Wear No. 20AJ Green, Al Horford, Jaren Jackson Jr., Zuby Ejiofor
#5: Monday, November 9
NFL
QuarterbacksAaron Rodgers, Bryce Young, Jameis Winston, Justin Herbert
Drafted in 2021DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle, Nico Collins, Travis Etienne
Drafted by the Baltimore RavensDevin Duvernay, Kyle Juszczyk, Mark Andrews, Zay Flowers
Played for both the Atlanta Falcons and the Las Vegas RaidersAustin Hooper, Kirk Cousins, Mack Hollins, Marcus Mariota
NBA
Play for the Denver NuggetsCameron Johnson, DeMar DeRozan, Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic
Drafted in 2019Grant Williams, P.J. Washington, Rui Hachimura, Tyler Herro
Rookies of the YearDamian Lillard, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kyrie Irving, Scottie Barnes
Second-round picksAyo Dosunmu, Dillon Brooks, Ivica Zubac, Luka Garza
#4: Sunday, November 8
NFL
Play for the Minnesota VikingsCarson Wentz, Jauan Jennings, Josh Oliver, Max Brosmer
Drafted in 2020D'Andre Swift, Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman, Tua Tagovailoa
Played for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee TitansJonnu Smith, Mason Rudolph, Mitchell Trubisky, Van Jefferson
Wear No. 19Carson Beck, Deebo Samuel Sr., Marvin Mims Jr., Ryan Flournoy
NBA
Play for the Portland Trail BlazersDeni Avdija, Jrue Holiday, Robert Williams III, Scoot Henderson
No. 1 overall picksAnthony Davis, Ben Simmons, Cooper Flagg, Zion Williamson
Most Improved PlayersGiannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, Jimmy Butler III, Pascal Siakam
Played for both the Atlanta Hawks and the LA ClippersBogdan Bogdanovic, John Collins, Luke Kennard, Terance Mann
#3: Saturday, November 7
NFL
Tight endsColston Loveland, Hunter Henry, Sam LaPorta, Tyler Warren
Played college football at LSUJa'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Malik Nabers, Mason Taylor
Drafted by the Seattle SeahawksJadarian Price, Jalen Milroe, Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet
10 or more receiving TDs in 2025Amon-Ra St. Brown, Dallas Goedert, Puka Nacua, Trey McBride
NBA
Play for the New York KnicksAndre Drummond, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby
Played college basketball at ArizonaJosh Green, Lauri Markkanen, T.J. McConnell, Zeke Nnaji
Wear No. 5Anthony Edwards, Immanuel Quickley, Paolo Banchero, Stephon Castle
Played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Utah JazzCollin Sexton, Grayson Allen, Josh Okogie, Jusuf Nurkic
#2: Friday, November 6
NFL
Wide receiversBrian Thomas Jr., Cooper Kupp, DJ Moore, Jerry Jeudy
Won Super Bowl LVIII with the Kansas City ChiefsIsiah Pacheco, Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice, Skyy Moore
No. 1 overall picksBaker Mayfield, Caleb Williams, Joe Burrow, Kyler Murray
Played for both the Carolina Panthers and the Philadelphia EaglesAJ Dillon, Andy Dalton, John Metchie III, Kenny Pickett
NBA
Drafted in 2023Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, Cason Wallace, Toumani Camara
Drafted by the Golden State WarriorsHarrison Barnes, Jordan Poole, Moses Moody, Stephen Curry
Sixth Men of the YearJames Harden, Jordan Clarkson, Keldon Johnson, Naz Reid
Went undraftedDuncan Robinson, Jae'Sean Tate, Max Strus, Royce O'Neale
#1: Thursday, November 5
NFL
Play for the Houston TexansDalton Schultz, Marvin Harrison Jr., Nico Collins, Woody Marks
Played college football at OklahomaCeeDee Lamb, Jalen Hurts, Mark Andrews, Samaje Perine
First-team All-ProsChristian McCaffrey, Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson, Travis Kelce
Played for both the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles ChargersJ.K. Dobbins, Keaton Mitchell, Nick Vannett, Tyrod Taylor
NBA
Played college basketball at USCDe'Anthony Melton, DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic, Onyeka Okongwu
Drafted by the Indiana PacersAndrew Nembhard, Bilal Coulibaly, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George
Defensive Players of the YearDraymond Green, Evan Mobley, Jaren Jackson Jr., Victor Wembanyama
Wear No. 15Austin Reaves, Devin Booker, Nikola Jokic, Reed Sheppard
