NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: November 1, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Packers and Jacobs Controversy
The NFL said it will review espn.com additional allegations of physical and verbal abuse against Packers running back Jacobs. Three other women espn.com contacted police to detail accusations against him following his arrest, according to records.
Week 8 Previews and Predictions
Thirteen games espn.com remain on the Week 8 slate, and ESPN has published picks for each matchup. Analysts also flagged Derrick Henry espn.com and a possible Browns upset of the Steelers as key storylines.
Injuries and Inactives
Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. was placed on injured reserve espn.com and will miss at least four games. Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a season-ending foot injury espn.com, and Falcons rookie Anterio Thompson revealed espn.com he is out for the season with a spinal cord issue. Seahawks running backs Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price are cleared for Monday night espn.com, while Ja'Marr Chase is set to play espn.com and Breece Hall is questionable.
Trade Deadline Activity
The Colts are open to trading Jonathan Taylor espn.com and are in talks with multiple teams. The Jets, however, are not expected to trade Garrett Wilson espn.com before the deadline, according to sources. The Titans traded Jeffery Simmons espn.com to the Bears for three future draft picks, a deal that ranks among espn.com the rare multi-first-round trades of the past decade.
Patriots and Dolphins
The Patriots have ruled out A.J. Brown espn.com and Treveyon Henderson for Sunday's game against Miami.
Standings and Storylines
The Vikings, now 6-0, have prompted comparisons espn.com to the weakest 6-0 teams in league history by DVOA and point differential. Michael Penix Jr. has thrown nearly 4,000 yards espn.com with 21 touchdowns through 17 starts. In the legal sphere, an appeals court revived espn.com the Sunday Ticket verdict against the NFL.
Draft and Coaching News
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker ranked first espn.com among QB prospects in a midseason poll of 25 NFL scouts for the 2027 draft. Jeremiah Smith could become espn.com the first wide receiver taken No. 1 overall in 31 years. Former quarterback Philip Rivers is in serious talks espn.com about a coaching job at NC State.
Coming Up
The Packers and Micah Parsons are targeting a return espn.com for the Thanksgiving Eve game against the Rams. The NFL trade deadline is approaching espn.com, with several moves expected to carry fantasy implications.