NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 23, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Injuries & Roster News
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. faces a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge. Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison is out for the season after surgery revealed a torn ACL. Bears tight end Cole Kmet was carted off late in Chicago's win over New England. Baker Mayfield is expected to start for Tampa Bay against Carolina, barring setbacks from his thumb injury.
Week 7 Preview & Picks
Cowboys meet Eagles, Bengals visit Ravens, and the Steelers and Saints play in Paris, all covered in ESPN's Week 7 guide. Our experts break down the odds and player props in a betting guide focused on lines and anytime touchdowns. Fantasy managers facing tough start-or-sit calls can check which wide receiver to target and which to shop. Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is cleared to play after missing four games with a finger injury, while running back Breece Hall is questionable against Miami.
Game Results & Standouts
Bears kicker Cairo Santos bounced back from an earlier miss with a 58-yard game-sealing field goal against the Patriots. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is winning but enduring the roughest stretch of his career. Aaron Rodgers has played strong football, and analysts argue he could finish as a top-12 quarterback.
Trades & Roster Moves
Marvin Harrison Jr. has left Arizona in a trade after never reaching his potential with the Cardinals. Seattle let Kenneth Walker III walk in free agency, and Kansas City has been delighted with the Super Bowl MVP's production.
League & Off-Field
Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis during a podcast appearance. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers backed the league's decision to hold the Paris game despite recent unrest. Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey pushed back against what he called slander aimed at quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Uniforms
The NFL's Week 7 uniform lineup features monochrome looks, with the Texans in battle red and the Lions in an all-black alternate.
Coming Up
The Steelers and Saints play in Paris this weekend. Baker Mayfield's status for Tampa Bay's Sunday game against Carolina depends on his thumb recovery.