NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 24, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Injury Updates
The Ravens have ruled out Lamar Jackson espn.com with an ankle injury for Sunday's game against the Bengals, with Tyler Huntley set to start. Baker Mayfield is in line to play espn.com while Puka Nacua remains uncertain. In San Francisco, the 49ers will be without Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa, with Kirk possibly returning espn.com.
The Giants lost linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, who will miss the rest of the season espn.com with a torn chest injury. In Philadelphia, the Eagles are missing their top two receivers espn.com, DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, for Sunday's clash with Dallas. Seattle's Zach Charbonnet will sit out espn.com another week against Kansas City.
Roster Moves
The Vikings activated running back Jordan Mason espn.com from injured reserve on Saturday. The Packers activated Josh Jacobs espn.com from the exempt list, and he will make his 2026 debut against the Lions.
Predictions and Previews
Our expert panel picked out the upsets espn.com for Week, including a possible Cardinals win and big days for Tucker Kraft and Germie Bernard. Aaron Rodgers is being considered espn.com among the top 12 quarterbacks, and Cam Skattebo may rebound. A full slate guide with matchups and picks espn.com covers Cowboys at Eagles, Bengals at Ravens, and the Steelers and Saints in Paris.
Team News and Off the Field
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have unionized espn.com and will begin collective bargaining with the team. The NFL closed its NFL House in Paris espn.com ahead of expected street protests. Lawrence McCutcheon, a five-time Pro Bowl running back for the Rams, died at age 76 espn.com.
Player Features
Kenneth Walker III has been a standout espn.com for Kansas City since leaving Seattle, while the Seahawks' run game struggles. Bo Nix is going through his roughest stretch espn.com even as Denver keeps winning. Dak Prescott and Cee Dee Lamb insist the 2-4 Cowboys espn.com can still turn their season around. Bengals defensive end Boye Mafe uses sign language espn.com to send "I love you" to his late mother before every game.
Uniforms and Style
The Texans and Lions are going monochrome espn.com for Week, with the Lions wearing an all-black alternate top. The Falcons' stripe pattern espn.com will appear on throwback helmets after drawing social media backlash. Rookie Fernando Mendoza is carrying espn.com the legacy of Hispanic NFL players before him.
Coming Up
The Ravens and Bengals meet Sunday espn.com, with Tyler Huntley starting at quarterback for Baltimore. The Cowboys visit the Eagles espn.com this weekend in a key NFC matchup.