NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 18, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Week 6 Results and Standouts
Jordan Love found Matthew Golden for an early touchdown as the Packers struck first. Aaron Rodgers tied Peyton Manning on the all-time passing touchdown list with 539 scores, throwing two touchdowns to lift Pittsburgh to an overtime win. Caleb Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown in his return from injury, showing no rust for Chicago. Trevor Lawrence and Malik Nabers came up big in Week, while Travis Hunter became the first player since 2002 to record an interception and a touchdown catch in the same game, though Jacksonville still fell at Wembley.
Upsets and Turnarounds
The Titans stunned the Colts for their first win of the season, with Robert Saleh crediting Jeffery Simmons' play and halftime message. Indianapolis fans booed their own team after the loss, with chants calling for general manager Chris Ballard to be fired. The Rams' punter Ryan Wright nailed a go-ahead extra point after replacing the injured Blake Grupe, and the Browns beat the Ravens in a game where Derrick Henry's fourth-quarter fumble again proved costly. Jerry Jeudy made a clutch catch that helped Cleveland win, earning the game ball.
Injuries and Roster Moves
The Eagles placed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve and he is expected to be out indefinitely. The Patriots lost Romeo Doubs and Vera Tucker to injuries in their win over the Jets, while A.J. Brown, who was activated from injured reserve, managed a career-high three drops in his return. Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey exited with a concussion after returning from a Week 4 foot injury. Texans safety Reed Blankenship suffered a concussion in London, and Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is out against San Francisco with a groin injury. The 49ers ruled out Nick Bosa for Monday night. Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is reportedly playing with two broken bones in his non-throwing hand.
Coaching and Front Offices
Giants coach John Harbaugh declined to name a starting quarterback after the home loss to New Orleans. Saints owner Gayle Benson endorsed Kellen Moore and his staff despite a 1-4 start. Former Broncos executive John Beake, who was central to the trade that brought John Elway to Denver, died at 87.
Coming Up
The Saints and Steelers remain scheduled to meet in Paris on October 26 despite unrest in France. Micah Parsons' return to Dallas with Green Bay headlines a Sunday Night Football matchup between the Cowboys and Packers.