NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 20, 2026, 5:10 PM ET
Injuries & Roster Moves
The Rams will be without wide receiver Davante Adams for six to 10 weeks after he ruptured a hamstring in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs, and a clinical explainer lays out what that diagnosis means for his recovery. Washington suffered a scare when Terry McLaurin was carted off in Monday night's loss with a possible significant knee injury. In San Francisco, Mike Evans exited the 49ers' win with Achilles soreness, and Tank Dell returns Sunday for Houston in his first game since a major 2024 knee injury.
Roster Cuts & Front Offices
The Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott abruptly on Tuesday over an undisclosed incident at the facility. The Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris amid ongoing backfield struggles, and the Patriots placed Romeo Doubs on injured reserve. Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon fired GM Chris Ballard on Monday, raising questions about a wider overhaul. Cowboys ownership stands firmly behind coach Brian Schottenheimer, with Stephen Jones saying he has full support despite Dallas starting 2-4. Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson received a one-game suspension for spitting at Raiders players.
Quarterback Decisions
Giants coach John Harbaugh is honing in on a starter for Sunday's game against Houston, though a pros-and-cons breakdown of Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy shows the choice is far from easy. Baker Mayfield returns to practice Wednesday for Tampa Bay, though Todd Bowles says the team will prepare as if Daniels will play. In Denver, Sean Payton says the Broncos are not considering benching Bo Nix despite the offense's struggles.
Week 6 Results & Standings
The 49ers held off a furious Commanders rally in the second half to improve to 6-0. Kyler Gordon returned with three sacks in Chicago's win, while Josh Allen's acrobatic touchdown pass to Keon Coleman left Bills fans on the road stunned. The Panthers' trolling of Philadelphia headlined the week's jabs, and our reporters break down the biggest takeaways from Week. Washington's tie with the Giants has put coach Dan Quinn's job under scrutiny. Jim Harbaugh said the Chargers need to address everything after a 0-6 start, and Aaron Glenn backed offensive coordinator Frank Reich despite Jets scoring problems.
Power Rankings & Previews
Our weekly power rankings place all 32 teams heading into Week, and Eric Karabell highlights the top free agents worth adding. Early odds analysis points to three Week 7 games that offered immediate value once the lines were released.
Coming Up
The Giants will choose a starting quarterback for Sunday's game against Houston. Josh Jacobs could return to Green Bay's practice field Wednesday and possibly play Sunday. U2 will headline the NFL's first Thanksgiving Eve halftime show.