NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 6, 2026, 6:23 AM ET
NFL Game Results
The Falcons rout saw Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson combine for 211 rushing yards and three touchdowns in Atlanta's 45-24 victory over New Orleans. The win marked Atlanta's second straight, improving their record to 3-2 after a slow start to the season. Meanwhile, the Saints fans booed following the loss, with quarterback Tyler Shough acknowledging the frustration after completing just 12 of 22 passes for 115 yards and one interception.
Player Performances
Penix continues winning as the Falcons' quarterback led two scoring drives in the fourth quarter to seal the victory over the Saints, extending his winning streak to three games. In Atlanta, Robinson makes statement with 108 rushing yards and two touchdowns, becoming the first Falcon rookie since 2017 to rush for multiple scores in a game. Conversely, Bigsby headed to IR after sustaining a core muscle injury requiring surgery, ending his rookie season prematurely.
Team Moves & Updates
The Seahawks plan to sign veteran running back Joe Mixon to their practice squad after a successful workout, adding depth behind rookie Zach Charbonnet who remains on IR. In Washington, Daniels set to practice in full this week following Mariota's MCL sprain, with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury confirming the rookie quarterback will take all reps ahead of the Giants matchup. The Ravens unsure if Lamar will play Sunday night against the Falcons, as head coach John Harbaugh stated they "don't know the chances yet" regarding Jackson's ankle injury status.
League News & Notes
The NFL suspends 2 officials for conduct toward players, with line judge Jeff Seeman receiving a two-game suspension for appearing to swear at a Detroit Lions player during Week 3 action. In NFC South rivalry news, McVay says Rams coaches will learn from their viral incident with Eagles fans, where an assistant coach was seen gesturing aggressively toward Philadelphia supporters after Los Angeles' loss. Finally, Hill-Chiefs reunion continues to make sense as Kansas City monitors the veteran wide receiver's progress, with sources indicating the Chiefs remain open to re-signing the six-time Pro Bowler once he is medically cleared.