NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 18, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Sunday Results & Standouts
Jordan Love espn.com hit Matthew Golden for an early touchdown as the Packers struck first. Rodgers espn.com threw two touchdowns to tie Peyton Manning on the all-time passing list, lifting Pittsburgh to an overtime win. Caleb Williams espn.com completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown in his return from injury, showing no rust as Chicago beat Atlanta. Travis Hunter espn.com became the first player since 2002 with an interception and a touchdown catch in the same game, though Jacksonville still fell at Wembley.
Week 6 Takeaways & Fantasy
Our NFL Nation reporters weighed in on Week 6 espn.com, asking whether the Bills, Browns and Cardinals had made the biggest statements. In fantasy, Trevor Lawrence and Malik Nabers espn.com impressed, while Kenneth Walker III's teammates and Henry disappointed managers.
Injuries & Roster Moves
The Eagles placed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve espn.com and expect him to be out indefinitely. Patriots receiver Romeo Doubs was hurt espn.com on a 42-yard touchdown catch, one of several New England players to exit a win over the Jets. Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey was ruled out with a concussion espn.com after returning from a Week 4 foot injury. Falcons rookie Kendal Daniels rejoined the team espn.com after being hospitalized with a neck injury.
Controversies & Discipline
C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected espn.com from the Bills' win over the Raiders after an apparent spitting incident. Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble apologized espn.com for a taunt that cost his team a penalty, admitting it was payback for a suplex by Eagles defender DeJean. Derrick Henry took the blame espn.com for a fourth-quarter fumble that led to Cleveland's only touchdown.
Colts & Titans
Colts fans booed their team espn.com after a loss to the lowly Titans, with calls to "Fire Ballard" ringing out, and coach Steichen said he did not blame them. Tennessee earned its first win of the season after Jeffery Simmons' halftime message espn.com and play inspired the comeback. Indianapolis's decision to re-sign Daniel Jones was also questioned espn.com in the week's overreactions.
Quarterbacks & Rivalries
Giants coach John Harbaugh would not name a starter espn.com after the home loss to New Orleans, leaving both quarterback and running back spots unsettled. Patriots receiver A.J. Brown had a career-high three drops in his return, insisting he is better than that. In Cleveland, Jerry Jeudy earned the game ball espn.com with a clutch catch amid trade speculation. The Rams' punter nailed a go-ahead extra point after Blake Grupe left injured.
Around the League
Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin led the week's best arrivals espn.com in a game-day style showcase. The Cowboys and Packers' rivalry is being revisited espn.com ahead of a Sunday Night Football matchup, while the lasting fallout of the Micah Parsons trade espn.com continues for both franchises.
Coming Up
The NFL confirmed the Steelers-Saints game in Paris espn.com will go ahead on Oct. 26 despite civil unrest in France. Cowboys and Packers meet on Sunday Night Football espn.com in the next marquee matchup.