NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 27, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Cowboys and Eagles
The Cowboys handled the Eagles espn.com as Javonte Williams had a career night, rushing for a career-high 155 yards and a touchdown. Dak Prescott threw three touchdown passes, and Dallas averted a three-game slide, with Prescott saying the NFC East is right in front of them espn.com. Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley was hobbled but efficient espn.com in the loss, and said his hamstring "came out great."
Raiders and Jets
Kirk Cousins will stay as the Raiders' starting quarterback espn.com for Sunday's game, coach Klint Kubiak said, calling it "no controversy." On the Jets side, Glenn downplayed espn.com Garrett Wilson's sideline outburst, though he warned that "it's going to get noisy" for the team.
Ravens and Giants
Ravens coach Jesse Minter was optimistic espn.com that Lamar Jackson can return against the Bills, while rookie guard Olaivavega Ioane is expected to miss time espn.com with an MCL sprain. In New York, John Harbaugh and Cam Skattebo objected espn.com to a first-quarter helmet penalty, asking the league to "enlighten us."
Rankings and Analysis
The latest power rankings espn.com place every team against the best offseason addition on each roster. Eric Karabell outlined espn.com the top available free agents worth adding, while Dan Solak's seven takeaways espn.com argued the Chiefs will trade for a receiver and that Jared Goff is a sleeper MVP. Bill Barnwell questioned espn.com whether the Vikings' defense is historically great after Week.
Off the Field
Dez Bryant disputed espn.com an assault citation issued by the Southlake Police Department and called for a thorough investigation. The Seahawks drew attention with a petty post espn.com aimed at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Coming Up
Jay-Z's halftime performance espn.com is set for Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Lamar Jackson's status for the Bills game espn.com remains a question for Baltimore.