NFL Football 8 Hours

Last updated: September 24, 2026, 10:39 PM ET

Quarterback Updates

Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday, aiming for a Sunday return after briefly fearing for his football future. The Seahawks signal-caller was limited in his first session back, but the team’s medical staff cleared him to work through the protocols. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray recovered “pretty quickly” from his Week 1 scare, declaring himself symptom-free and ready to command Minnesota’s offense. In Pittsburgh, Joey Porter Jr. said he is “definitely” going to play this season, settling the cornerback’s availability question for the Steelers’ backfield.

Injury Report & Protocol News

Chop Robinson cleared concussion protocol and will wear a Guardian Cap for Dolphins defensive line duties, the latest player to exit the league’s mandatory tracking program. The NFL fined Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for a beer-chugging imitation during Thursday’s practice, a rare on-field penalty that underscores the league’s crackdown on unsportsmanlike conduct. A judge denied request to seal records in the Josh Jacobs case, keeping the Packers running back’s legal proceedings public amid ongoing contract negotiations.

League-Wide Storylines

Mike Clay revealed his top predicted Week 3 TD scorers, highlighting Jahmyr Gibbs and other offensive threats as anytime scorers in the upcoming slate. The Texans look to turn it around after an 0-2 start, while the Buccaneers, Colts and Chargers face long seasons according to ESPN’s power rankings. In the NFC East, New York fans just don't seem to be allowed nice things following Jaxson Dart’s season-ending injury, a blow to the Giants’ playoff hopes.

Special Teams & Oddities

Cam Achord is the Packers' secret weapon, part old-school coach and part Gen Z analytics savant, driving Green Bay’s special teams efficiency. Atlanta leans into its southpaw identity with Michael Penix Jr. starting Thursday and Tua Tagovailoa on the roster, embracing the rare lefty quarterback dynamics. Kansas City aims to reduce Walker's workload “a little bit” this Sunday, preserving Kenneth Walker III’s legs for a late-season push.