NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 23, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Injuries & Roster Updates
The Giants lost linebacker Tremaine Edmunds espn.com to a torn chest muscle that ends his season. The Jaguars face a similar blow, as left tackle Anton Harrison espn.com will miss the rest of the year after surgery revealed a torn ACL. Bears tight end Cole Kmet espn.com is also done for 2026 with a knee injury, a loss Chicago's coaches expect to feel keenly.
Several starters are dealing with shorter-term issues. Rams receiver Puka Nacua espn.com is questionable against the Raiders with a calf injury after missing practice. Colts tight end Tyler Warren espn.com will sit a second straight game with a groin strain, while Cardinals rookie back Jeremiyah Love espn.com misses his second consecutive contest with an ankle injury. Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin espn.com is out Sunday against the Lions with a shin injury. On the positive side, Jets receiver Adonai Mitchell espn.com returns after four games sidelined by a finger injury, and Dolphins rookie Caleb Douglas espn.com is set to play against the Jets.
Quarterbacks
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix espn.com is enduring the roughest stretch of his career even as Denver keeps winning. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield espn.com is expected to start Sunday against Carolina, barring setbacks from his thumb injury. Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson espn.com faces a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson espn.com is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is uncertain for Baltimore's game, while teammate Marlon Humphrey pushed back against what he called "slander" aimed at Jackson.
Game Results
The Bears held off the Patriots 30-24 on Thursday night, with Caleb Williams espn.com leading the offense. Chicago never trailed but never looked comfortable with the lead, and kicker Cairo Santos espn.com iced it with a 58-yard field goal after an earlier miss.
Running Backs & Depth Charts
Browns running backs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson espn.com are both expected to play against the Titans. Giants back Cam Skattebo espn.com is set to rejoin the rotation after receiving zero carries in Week. Seattle's running game has struggled, a stark contrast to Kenneth Walker III espn.com in Kansas City, where the former Super Bowl MVP is posting historic numbers. Colts running back Jonathan Taylor espn.com has drawn trade interest from several teams as Indianapolis weighs its next moves after firing general manager Chris Ballard.
League Business & Off-Field
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have unionized espn.com, and the team has agreed to begin collective bargaining. Commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated that a regular-season game in Tokyo is clearly on the league's list espn.com for 2027 or 2028. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers backed the NFL espn.com on staging its Paris game despite unrest in the city, though a Steelers fan event there was canceled for security reasons espn.com. Bills safety Sam Franklin Jr. won his appeal espn.com, converting a spitting suspension into a fine. Former Rams and Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis espn.com in a podcast appearance, while the Rams mourned the death of five-time Pro Bowl back Lawrence McCutcheon espn.com at.
Week 7 Preview & Analysis
Week 7 features 13 more games, and ESPN has a full guide espn.com with matchup previews and predictions. Bettors can review the value bets espn.com on lines, props and anytime touchdowns. Fantasy managers facing tough start-or-sit calls can consult the trade advice espn.com for this week. Aaron Rodgers' strong play has some analysts suggesting he is a top-12 quarterback espn.com, and the Cowboys' stars insist their 2-4 start is still fixable espn.com. Several teams are dealing with unusual uniform choices espn.com this week, and the Falcons' viral stripe pattern will return on throwback helmets espn.com after drawing backlash. Lions coach Dan Campbell is downplaying comments espn.com from tight end Sam LaPorta about his contract. Finally, ESPN reports Marvin Harrison Jr. has left the Cardinals espn.com in a trade, with hopes on all sides for a fresh start.
Coming Up
Week 7 continues with 13 more games espn.com on the schedule. Lamar Jackson's status for Baltimore's game remains uncertain espn.com, and Puka Nacua is questionable espn.com for Los Angeles' matchup with the Raiders.