NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 31, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Packers and Jacobs Controversy
Three additional women have contacted police espn.com to describe alleged abuse by Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs, following his arrest. Jacobs, meanwhile, says his touchdown celebration espn.com was an ode to a gospel song rather than a mockery of his arrest. On the field, Jacobs scored twice espn.com as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19 on Thursday night, while Christian Watson returned espn.com to play despite a broken rib.
Trade Deadline Fallout
The Titans traded Jeffery Simmons espn.com for three future draft picks, a deal that Mike Borgonzi described as too good to pass up. Bears' move for Simmons marks the 10th time espn.com in the past decade a team has traded multiple first-round picks, and analysts are weighing its Super Bowl implications espn.com. The 49ers added DeForest Buckner espn.com to their defensive line, with more moves possible. Jonathan Taylor tops espn.com a ranking of players who might switch teams before the Nov. 10 deadline.
Coaching and Injury Updates
The Panthers relieved espn.com defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero of his duties, and named Todd Wash espn.com as his replacement. Falcons rookie Anterio Thompson revealed espn.com on Instagram that he cannot play football due to a spinal cord issue. Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne is likely headed to injured reserve espn.com after a significant foot injury in practice. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will return espn.com Sunday at Buffalo, calling his ankle pain bearable. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley carries no injury designation espn.com into his game against Washington.
Week 8 Previews
The Chiefs get Rashee Rice back espn.com from a hamstring injury for their clash with Denver, and ten key questions espn.com will shape the AFC West rematch. Ja'Marr Chase is expected to play espn.com, while Breece Hall is questionable. Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is questionable espn.com for Sunday's game against Miami. The Bills are preparing contingencies espn.com in case key starters such as DJ Moore cannot play. Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is set to return espn.com after a two-week absence. The Jets will face Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty without nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat espn.com, who is out with a knee injury.
Coming Up
The Patriots face the Dolphins on Sunday, with A.J. Brown's availability still in question espn.com. The NFL trade deadline arrives on Nov. 10, and several players espn.com are considered possible movers before then.