NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 23, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Bears Edge Patriots
The Bears held off the Patriots 30-24 on Thursday night, never trailing but never fully comfortable with the lead. Caleb Williams led the offense, while tight end Cole Kmet was carted off late in the game. Luther Burden III's long catch set up a D'Andre Swift touchdown during the contest.
Quarterback Situations
Baker Mayfield expects to start for Tampa Bay against Carolina on Sunday, barring setbacks from his thumb injury. The Giants will start J.J. McCarthy over Winston against Houston this week.
Trade Market
Several teams have shown interest in Colts running back Jonathan Taylor as Indianapolis weighs its next moves after firing GM Chris Ballard. Field Yates projects three quarterbacks in the top ten of next year's draft, and Jeremy Barnwell pitched eleven pre-deadline trades, including moves for Saquon Barkley and Brian Thomas Jr.
Injuries and Practice Reports
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is expected to practice Thursday and is in line to face the Cowboys. Rams receiver Puka Nacua left practice with a calf injury, while Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet was activated off the PUP list. The Chiefs placed left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve.
League Discipline
The NFL fined Nick Sirianni, Mike Vrabel and Aaron Glenn $250,000 each for their conduct toward officials. Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league welcomes an investigation into the Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' medical care.
Broadcasting and Awards
J.J. Watt will become CBS Sports' full-time lead NFL game analyst, replacing Tony Romo. Marshall Faulk revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis in a podcast appearance.
Coming Up
The Bears face a busy Week 7 slate, and Baker Mayfield is expected to start for Tampa Bay on Sunday against Carolina. Saquon Barkley is in line to play against the Cowboys.