NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 6, 2026, 10:35 PM ET
AFC East Update
The Miami Dolphins hosted Malik Willis under center, with the backup quarterback engineering a statement performance to quiet doubters. Meanwhile, the New York Jets remained winless after Braxton Berrios suffered a season-ending foot injury, a blow to their special teams units. The Buffalo Bills climbed into the top five of the updated NFL Power Rankings, while the New England Patriots fell out of the top 10 following a Week 4 loss.
NFC South Showdown
The Atlanta Falcons continued their offensive explosion, scoring 80 points over a two-game winning streak as Kirk Cousins connected with Keon Coleman for multiple touchdowns. The Carolina Panthers invested heavily in Bryce Young, who threw for 1,268 yards through four games, yet the team struggled to contain the Falcons' rushing attack. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted the Saints, who fell 45-24 as Bijan Robinson rushed for two scores in a dominant division win.
Conference Standings Shakeup
The Jacksonville Jaguars surged to the top of the AFC standings after a surprising victory, while the Cincinnati Bengals slipped in the conference rankings. The Philadelphia Eagles lost a key special teams contributor as Lane Johnson retired to focus on mental health, a move that rocked the NFC East. The Kansas City Chiefs maintained their hold on the top spot in the AFC, despite Tyreek Hill's ongoing rehab and trade speculation surrounding his future.