NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 30, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Injury Updates
Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is set to return espn.com from a two-week absence with an ankle injury for Sunday's game. Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is expected back espn.com from a hamstring injury against the Broncos. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will play Sunday espn.com at Buffalo, calling his ankle pain "bearable." Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is questionable espn.com for the road game against the Dolphins with knee and ankle issues. Jets nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat has been ruled out espn.com with a knee injury. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was sacked six times espn.com in Carolina's loss, though he says his injured knee is "fine." Packers receiver Christian Watson returned to play espn.com Thursday with a broken rib after a trip to the hospital.
Blockbuster Trades
The Bears acquired espn.com All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans in a deal that cost Chicago multiple first-round picks. Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi described the offer as too good to pass up espn.com. Analysts weighed whether the Bears' Super Bowl push justifies the cost espn.com, while Field Yates examined espn.com how often such multi-first-round trades pay off. Colts running back Jonathan Taylor said he is proud to wear the horseshoe espn.com but conceded his future in Indianapolis is uncertain. Ahead of the November 10 deadline, the 49ers added espn.com defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, and questions remain about whether they will add more. A ranking of players espn.com who might move before the deadline puts Taylor at the top.
Coaching and Front Offices
The Panthers moved on espn.com from defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero following the loss. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub confirmed espn.com that Harrison Butker remains the team's kicker despite his struggles and the signing of Tucker. Longtime coach June Jones, a pioneer of the run-and-shoot offense, died espn.com at age.
Week 8 Games and Results
The Packers beat the Panthers espn.com 27-19 on Thursday night, with Josh Jacobs scoring twice. Jacobs said his first-half touchdown celebration was an ode to a gospel song espn.com, not a mocking of an arrest. Panthers rookie cornerback Will Lee suffered an injury espn.com that leaves his return doubtful. Our full guide espn.com previews every Week 8 matchup, while experts break down espn.com the lines and player props. Jaguars and Lions debut Rivalries uniforms espn.com this week. Fantasy managers seeking help can look at last-minute pickups espn.com such as Geno Smith and Ryan Flournoy.
College Prospects
Jeremiah Smith could become the first wide receiver espn.com selected No. 1 overall in the draft in 31 years.
Coming Up
The Chiefs and Broncos meet again espn.com in a rematch that will test Denver's ability to slow Kenneth Walker III. The NFL trade deadline falls on November 10 espn.com.