NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 25, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Week 7 Results
The Atlanta Falcons handed the San Francisco 49ers espn.com their first loss of the season, and the Falcons added a pointed postgame jab that has already made headlines around the league. In the closing moments, Kendal Daniels sealed the win espn.com with an interception just one week after a scary injury. Elsewhere, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Panthers espn.com in a lopsided Sunday matchup.
Injury Report
Carolina lost right tackle Taylor Moton, who fractured his fibula espn.com and will be out for a while. The Ravens ruled out Lamar Jackson espn.com with an ankle injury, with Huntley set to start against Cincinnati. In Philadelphia, DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are both ruled out espn.com against Dallas, leaving the Eagles without their top two receivers.
League Business
The NFL and NFLPA are reviewing how the Eagles handled espn.com Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis. The Browns signed defensive tackle Maliek Collins to a two-year, $30M extension espn.com, according to his agent. Peyton Manning is not expected espn.com to be a candidate for the Colts' vacant general manager job, sources say.
Front Office and Trade Watch
The Colts are bracing for trade inquiries espn.com on several star players as the trade deadline approaches. In Kansas City, Josh Simmons was reportedly removed espn.com from a team meeting by Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes.
MVP Race and Player Features
Execs and coaches were polled on the early MVP front-runners espn.com, with Brock Purdy and Josh Allen among the names in contention. Derrick Henry has taken Jets rookie Braelon Allen under his wing, a relationship that began when Henry espn.com noticed Allen wearing his jersey in college.
Week 7 Preview
Cosmetic picks and predictions are in, with analysts forecasting upsets espn.com and touchdown scorers across the slate. Odds and analysis for the Chiefs at Seahawks game are also available espn.com ahead of Sunday night's broadcast. The Giants are expected to return espn.com Cam Skattebo to his lead running back role against the Texans.
Coming Up
The Chiefs and Seahawks meet on Sunday Night Football espn.com. The Colts' trade deadline espn.com decisions loom as the deadline approaches.