Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction.

Distraction of the Day

BSPN may have Jason Kelce host a late-night talk show, sort of a sports version of Jimmy Kimmel. Joe always thought the Manning Bros. show would have been perfect for a late-night talk show. [PFT]

Andy Dalton injures thumb in car crash and will not start Sunday. Bryce Young assumes the position. [CBS]

Broncos receiver gets capped in a strip club hassle. Guess someone grabbed the wrong piece. [Yahoo!]

Cooper Kupp not sweating potential trade. [NFL]

Foghorn Leghorn, Dawg and the Weasel. What better way to start your weekend? [TikTok]

There’s no need for FOX to apologize for the 11 p.m. Rutgers-USC kickoff tonight. There’s nothing wrong with the new #B1GAfterDark. Personally, Joe loves watching live football into the wee hours of the morning. Better than no football. [Front Office Sports]

Don’t fine the coaches; improve the officials. [Action Network]

Less than a year after leading South Florida to one of its best basketball seasons in years and breathing life and excitement into a moribund program, Bulls coach Amir-Abdur-Rahim, 43, passes away. [Outkick]

Al Michaels lists his favorite sports events he called. [Awful Announcing]

Hottest trend in luxury condos? A view where you can watch a ballgame from your couch or patio. Think the old outfield rooftops across the street from Wrigley Field on steroids. [Wall Street Journal]

Mortars? [TikTok]

"I think he's as good as he's EVER been!"

🎙️@realshaunking to @robparkerMLBbro on the state of Patrick Mahomes pic.twitter.com/b8Eibzgzro

— FOX Sports Radio (@FoxSportsRadio) October 25, 2024

.@Keyshawn doesn't believe Tua can save the Dolphins season.

"It's too late!" pic.twitter.com/j3Rpkp0iFS

— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) October 24, 2024