NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Playoff Picture & MVP Race
The early front-runners for NFL MVP are taking shape, with 16 execs and coaches weighing in on whether Brock Purdy or Josh Allen espn.com leads the conversation, or whether a non-quarterback could break through.
Injuries & Inactives
The NFL and NFLPA are reviewing the handling espn.com of Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis. Baltimore has ruled out Lamar Jackson espn.com for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, with Huntley expected to start. Updated inactives reports espn.com show Baker Mayfield in line to play while Puka Nacua remains uncertain. The Giants lost Tremaine Edmunds espn.com for the rest of the season with a torn chest muscle. Minnesota activated Jordan Mason espn.com from injured reserve, and Green Bay activated Josh Jacobs espn.com for his 2026 debut. San Francisco ruled out Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa espn.com ahead of their matchup with Atlanta, while Kirk may return.
Game Previews & Predictions
Philadelphia will be without its top two receivers espn.com as DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are ruled out against Dallas. Cam Skattebo is expected back espn.com as New York's lead back against Houston. Our analysts have made their Week 7 predictions espn.com, including a possible Arizona upset. Bettors eyeing Sunday Night Football can review Chiefs-Seahawks odds and best bets espn.com.
Team Business & Roster Moves
Cleveland agreed to a two-year, $30M extension espn.com with defensive tackle Maliek Collins. Indianapolis is expected to field trade calls espn.com on several star players as the deadline approaches, and sources say Peyton Manning is not expected to be a candidate espn.com for the Colts' vacant GM job. Kansas City reportedly forced Josh Simmons espn.com out of a team meeting. Seattle's decision to let Kenneth Walker III leave has Kansas City delighted espn.com.
Features & Player Stories
Jets rookie Braelon Allen has been mentored by Derrick Henry espn.com, who reached out after seeing Allen wear his jersey in college. Bengals end Boye Mafe sends silent messages espn.com to his late mother before each game. Dallas stars Dak Prescott and Cee Dee Lamb insist the 2-4 Cowboys can still turn things around espn.com, while Denver's Bo Nix is navigating the roughest stretch espn.com of his career despite the Broncos winning.
Coming Up
Sunday Night Football features Chiefs at Seahawks espn.com. The NFL trade deadline looms for Indianapolis espn.com, with trade inquiries expected on several star players.