NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 18, 2026, 4:40 AM ET

Injuries & Roster Moves

The Eagles placed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, though sources later indicated the team is not planning an IR move and that the quarterback is out indefinitely with a blood clot. Saquon Barkley has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, further thinning a beat-up Philadelphia backfield, while WR Smith is likely to return. Pittsburgh placed Roman Wilson on injured reserve, and Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is quizzing his young receivers to sharpen their preparation.

Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is out against the 49ers with a groin injury. San Francisco will also be without Nick Bosa for Monday night, with the team still hopeful about Evans and Juszczyk. In Baltimore, Lamar Jackson has been ruled out for a second straight week, elevating Huntley to start against the Browns. Patriots receiver A.J. Brown was activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, and Caleb Williams is set to play while Hurts and Jackson are ruled out.

Week 6 Previews & Picks

The full slate of Week 6 games features 13 matchups with previews and predictions. Our analysts make their calls on upsets and touchdown scorers, while the experts break down odds and player props for Sunday's games.

Teams & Front Offices

Titans CEO Burke Nihill apologized to fans and said the organization believes coach Robert Saleh and GM Borgonzi can turn things around. The Jaguars are unlikely to play three international home games in 2027, while Jaguars fans took over a London pub ahead of the game. The NFL community also marked the passing of John Beake, the former Broncos executive who was instrumental in the John Elway trade, at.

Discipline & Investigations

Packers running back Josh Jacobs will be removed from the commissioner exempt list Monday and is eligible to return next week amid an ongoing investigation. Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was also removed from the exempt list, though he could still face league discipline.

Fantasy Football

With QB issues mounting, one analyst says it's time to drop your struggling passer and offers six replacements to target. For last-minute help, Matt Bowen highlights Winston and Tucker among the top options. On the Chargers side, coach Jim Harbaugh and OC Mike McDaniel explained why Omarion Hampton's snap count is decreasing.

Coming Up

The Seahawks are sticking with Sam Darnold at quarterback despite seven interceptions in four games, with Mike Macdonald standing behind him. The Steelers and Buccaneers game is on the schedule with Metcalf cleared to play.