NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 11, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Game Results & Late Drama
The Falcons scored espn.com on a fumble recovery returned to the house, while the Commanders botched espn.com the final play of overtime, settling for a 27-27 tie with the Giants. Quarterback Jayden Daniels took the blame for the chaotic closing seconds, saying "It's on me." In Jacksonville, the Jaguars stunned the Eagles on a walk-off espn.com point after touchdown, with nose tackle DaVon Hamilton delivering the snap after the team turned to an emergency long snapper. Trevor Lawrence's game-winning field goal espn.com was among the week's standout moments.
Quarterbacks & Standouts
Kyler Murray scrambled espn.com seven times to power the Vikings past the Saints, a performance Vikings fans described as turning back the clock. Jets rookie David Bailey authored a breakout performance espn.com in New York's win, which the team desperately needed after a winless stretch. Drake Maye and Jaylen Warren headlined the week's fantasy winners espn.com, while Jonathan Taylor and Brown struggled to produce.
Rookies & Draft Picks
Fernando Mendoza made his NFL regular-season debut espn.com as the No. 1 overall pick in the Raiders' loss to New England, with coach praise for his effort in a late appearance.
Trades & Roster Moves
The Texans completed espn.com a trade for Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., reuniting him with quarterback C.J. Stroud after Houston started 1-4. Analysts examined why Arizona moved espn.com the young receiver and what he brings to a Texans offense looking for a spark. In Eagles news, sources indicate Lane Johnson will remain espn.com on the 53-man roster after his retirement amid offensive line changes.
Discipline & Sideline Incidents
San Francisco's Dre Greenlaw was ejected espn.com in the second quarter after head-butting a helmetless opponent during the 49ers' win over Seattle. Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Jaguars defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr. were ejected espn.com for fighting on the opening kickoff in London.
Injury Report
The Bears' Caleb Williams is close espn.com to returning after missing his third straight game, according to coach Ben Johnson. Rams defensive end Myles Garrett is making good progress espn.com after knee surgery, though no return timetable has been set. Patriots running back Tre Veyon Henderson and left tackle Will Campbell both exited espn.com New England's 45-17 win with injuries. Browns rookie KC Concepcion suffered a concussion espn.com after an illegal hit against the Jets. Texans running back David Montgomery left espn.com against the Titans with a groin injury, and Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson suffered a concussion espn.com on the second play of the game. The 49ers ruled out Deebo Samuel with a hamstring injury espn.com, and Eagles running back Will Shipley was ruled out espn.com with a foot injury, further depleting Philadelphia's backfield. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels faces growing concern espn.com from doctors who fear he is at higher risk for another elbow dislocation.
Coaching & Other News
Titans coach Robert Saleh said he will stick with espn.com Cam Ward as starting quarterback despite Tennessee's 0-5 start. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni took responsibility for a late-game decision in the Jaguars loss, saying he "lost us that game." Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin criticized espn.com Bears receiver Luther Burden after Green Bay's 31-7 win. Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo announced espn.com the birth of their second child. Finally, the Texans appeared espn.com to break the so-called Terrible Towel curse with a win over Tennessee, while the Ravens and Falcons meet on Sunday Night Football, with betting odds and analysis espn.com available ahead of kickoff.