NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: November 1, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Ravens & Lamar Jackson
Baltimore's afternoon took a serious turn when Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury espn.com on the Ravens' first offensive play and was ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game. Ray Lewis reportedly addressed the struggling team espn.com with an intense speech on Friday ahead of the Buffalo matchup.
Trade Market & Deadline Moves
The Bears and Titans built a framework espn.com for a potential Jeffery Simmons deal modeled on the Garrett trade. Indianapolis is now open to moving Jonathan Taylor espn.com as it holds active talks with multiple teams. In Las Vegas, the Raiders do not plan to trade Maxx Crosby espn.com, who wants to stay with the team, while Philadelphia has confirmed that Saquon Barkley will not be traded espn.com before the deadline. The Jets are weighing several candidates espn.com ahead of the November 10 deadline, and analysts are examining which deals carry the biggest fantasy impact espn.com.
Injuries & Roster Updates
Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. has been placed on injured reserve espn.com with a hamstring injury and will miss a minimum of four games. Washington also suffered a blow as defensive tackle Daron Payne is out for the season espn.com with a foot injury. On the positive side, Ja'Marr Chase is expected to play espn.com, and Seahawks running backs Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price are healthy for Monday night espn.com.
Off the Field
The NFL is reviewing additional allegations espn.com of physical and verbal abuse against Packers running back Jacobs.
Week 8 Previews & Draft Outlook
ESPN's experts have offered last-minute predictions espn.com for Week, including expectations for Derrick Henry and Jared Goff, along with a possible Cleveland upset over Pittsburgh. Bettors looking at the Eagles-Commanders matchup can find odds and analysis espn.com for the Sunday night game. Looking further ahead, Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith could become espn.com the first wide receiver selected No. 1 overall in 31 years, and a midseason poll of NFL scouts favors Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker espn.com as the top quarterback for the 2027 draft.
Coming Up
The Eagles and Commanders meet Sunday night espn.com, and the Seahawks play Monday night espn.com. The NFL trade deadline falls on November 10 espn.com.