NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 1, 2026, 7:00 AM ET
AFC East Recap
The Miami Dolphins dominated espn.com Thursday night, securing a decisive victory that underscored their offensive firepower early in the season. In the division race, the New York Jets struggled espn.com to find rhythm, while the Buffalo Bills capitalized espn.com on key divisional opportunities. The New England Patriots face espn.com persistent questions after Drake Maye insisted espn.com his shoulder was not to blame for the sputtering offense, though the team remains espn.com dealing with significant injury issues.
NFC North Notes
The division lead shifted dramatically as the Detroit Lions survived espn.com a late scare to maintain their grip at the top. The Chicago Bears continue espn.com to navigate a volatile quarterback situation, with Ben Bagent healthy espn.com and ready to step in. The Minnesota Vikings evaluated espn.com their options at the position, while the Green Bay Packers rely espn.com on veteran additions to stabilize a beleaguered offensive line.
Conference Contenders
In the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens prepare espn.com for life without starting center Jovaughn Gwyn, who is espn.com expected to miss two to three months with a broken leg. The Buffalo Bills made espn.com a significant move, acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers for a pair of draft picks. The Kansas City Chiefs monitor espn.com the recovery of left tackle Josh Simmons, who is recovering espn.com from a bulging disk. The Pittsburgh Steelers rule that cornerback Joey Porter will miss his fourth straight game, while Jalen Ramsey has espn.com a broken wrist and his status for Thursday night remains unclear.
Injury Report & Roster Moves
The Cincinnati Bengals cut espn.com wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams after he muffed a punt in a loss to the Steelers. The Carolina Panthers face espn.com secondary trouble as both starting cornerbacks, Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, have espn.com been placed on injured reserve. The New York Giants released espn.com Odell Beckham Jr. amid continued struggles, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed espn.com wide receiver Jalen McMillan on injured reserve with Mayfield hurt. The Washington Commanders ruled espn.com out guard Sam Cosmi and safety Nick Cross for the London game.