NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 16, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Broncos and Seahawks
The Broncos edged the Seahawks 17-14 in overtime, with a run game and a five-sack defensive effort holding off Seattle. Lutz's walk-off field goal sealed the result in the extra period. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold owned up to two late interceptions, calling them "not fair" to his team, while coach Mike Macdonald is sticking with Darnold despite seven picks in four games.
Injury Reports
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out against the Panthers with a blood clot in his calf, and running back Saquon Barkley is also ruled out for Sunday. Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice will miss Kansas City's game against the Chargers with a hamstring injury. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is out for a second straight week, with Huntley starting against the Browns. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams remains uncertain for Week 6 after describing his hamstring tear as serious.
Off-Field Matters
Packers running back Josh Jacobs will leave the commissioner exempt list Monday and is eligible to return next week amid an ongoing probe. Jacobs has also filed a civil suit seeking to block the release of records and video of an altercation with a woman. Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was also removed from the exempt list but could still face league discipline.
Titans and Raiders
Titans CEO Burke Nihill apologized to fans and said the organization believes coach Robert Saleh and general manager can turn the team around. Raiders observers are asking what happened to Kwity Paye and the running game through five weeks of the 2026 season.
Around the League
Browns rookie receiver KC Concepcion cleared the concussion protocol and will play against the Ravens. Jets rookie Omar Cooper Jr. will play against the Patriots, while running back Hall and receiver Mitchell are out. Texans running back David Montgomery and safety Jalen Pitre are both out for the London game against the Jaguars. Former Patriots center Jon Morris died at 84 after a 15-year AFL and NFL career. Jaguars fans took over a London pub ahead of the game week.
Fantasy and Picks
Adam Rank says it is time to drop a struggling quarterback and offers six replacements to pick up now. Matt Bowen's last-minute pickups for Week 6 include Winston and Tucker. Our experts have broken down the odds and player props for Sunday's slate.
Power Rankings and Draft
Two divisions have all four teams with winning records so far, and the NFC North edges the NFC West in a ranking of the best divisions. Mel Kiper's 2027 big board features seven quarterbacks among the top 25 prospects. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is quizzing young receivers to prepare them for games.
Coming Up
The Texans and Jaguars meet in London with Montgomery and Pitre out. Jacobs is eligible to return next week, pending the ongoing probe.