NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 12, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Injuries & Roster Updates
San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended for one game without pay after head-butting a helmetless Seahawks linebacker. 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is expected to sit at least a couple of weeks with a hamstring injury, according to Kyle Shanahan. Green Bay will be without Micah Parsons for this week's game against his former team, the Cowboys. The Packers also lost defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a season-ending torn Achilles, confirmed by tests on Monday. Pittsburgh receiver Roman Wilson will miss multiple weeks with a finger injury, adding to the Steelers' growing list of injured wideouts. In Atlanta, Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s rib injury is not considered serious, according to sources.
Quarterback Decisions
Chicago coach Ben Johnson remained noncommittal on which quarterback will start against Atlanta should Caleb Williams be unable to play. Miami coach Jeff Hafley said he is not considering a benching of Tua Tagovailoa's replacement, Willis, insisting instead that the passing game has to be better In Baltimore, backup Tyler Huntley delivered a clutch overtime performance to lift the Ravens to a 30-23 win while Lamar Jackson remains sidelined.
Results & Standings
The Commanders and Giants finished in a 27-27 tie after Washington botched the final play of overtime, a mistake quarterback Jayden Daniels owned afterward. The NFC East produced no winners in Week, which Dallas fans will take as a small mercy, keeping the Cowboys' playoff hopes alive despite a rough stretch. The Chargers sit at 0-5 for the first time since 2003, with coach Jim Harbaugh insisting he and ownership are "in this fight together."
Coaching Moves & Trades
Dallas is bringing in veteran coach Mike Pettine to assist first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker as the struggling unit searches for answers. Arizona coordinator Mike LaFleur said change is coming to the Cardinals but denied it will involve the playcalling duties. Houston made a notable move by acquiring Marvin Harrison Jr. from Arizona, reuniting him with quarterback C.J. Stroud. Barnwell broke down the logic behind the Texans' trade and the Commanders' clock management, two decisions that drew confusion this week.
Features
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen is building a commercial career alongside his MVP-caliber play, leaning on his Hollywood-connected wife for a calm, unbothered presence on set. Meanwhile, ESPN spoke with 16 players about the unique perspective they gain from coaching their own children, including Matthew Stafford.