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The latest league-wide NFL news, from Yahoo, ESPN, ProFootballTalk, and Pro Football Rumors.
Jordan Love passes Brett Favre for multi-touchdown games to start season
The Packers have had three starting quarterbacks since Brett Favre replaced Don Majkowski in Week 3 of the 1992 season.
ProFootballTalk10/30/2026, 10:12 PM EDT
Los Angeles Chargers news: Chargers-Rams final score predictions
Good morning, Chargers fans! The Chargers are back on the field this weekend which means it’s time to get back to our final score predictions. As we do every Friday, go ahead and drop into the comments to let us know how you see this game shaking out against their crosstown rival! And now for […]
Yahoo Sports10/30/2026, 9:50 PM EDTSean Payton goes for his 200th career win on Sunday
Broncos coach Sean Payton, with five wins in 2026, now sits one win short of a milestone only 11 other NFL coaches have achieved.
ProFootballTalk10/30/2026, 9:47 PM EDTFalcons sixth-round rookie Anterio Thompson says he was told he'll never play again
Falcons rookie defensive tackle Anterio Thompson, who has been on the non-football injury list since the start of training camp, has disclosed that his career is over.
ProFootballTalk10/30/2026, 9:26 PM EDT
NFL Mailbag: Colts, Seahawks, 49ers, Simmons, Taylor, Jaguars, Thomas
This week’s edition of the PFR mailbag focuses heavily on the Colts given their recent trade action. The Bears-Titans blockbuster is also covered, along with potential swaps involving AFC South teams. Toby asks: Did the Colts get enough for [Quenton] Nelson and [DeForest] Buckner? Expected a bit more. Also, what else do you see the […]
Pro Football Rumors10/30/2026, 9:25 PM EDTBill Belichick, Jordon Hudson breakup report catches UNC staffers off guard
Bill Belichick and Jordan Hudson reportedly broke up a year ago, but two people inside the UNC football office were unaware of a split.
Yahoo Sports10/30/2026, 9:07 PM EDTMinor NFL Transactions: 10/30/26
Friday’s NFL minor transactions: Indianapolis Colts Signed off 49ers’ practice squad: DT Kevin Givens Miami Dolphins Claimed off waivers (from Bears): DE Jamree Kromah Waived: DE Robert Beal Jr. Tennessee Titans Signed from practice squad: DT Timmy Horne After trading defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to San Francisco, the Colts dipped into the Niners’ taxi squad […]
Pro Football Rumors10/30/2026, 8:38 PM EDTSources: Commanders' Payne likely IR-bound after practice injury
Commanders DT Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury in practice Friday that likely will land him on injured reserve, sources told NFL Network.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:33 PM EDTPatriots WR Brown (ankle, knee) questionable vs. Dolphins
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is questionable for Sunday's road game against the Dolphins after missing the past two practices due to knee and ankle issues.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:33 PM EDT🎵 From 'no' to halftime show: Clues to Jay-Z's Super Bowl nod
With Hov headed to SoFi Stadium's halftime stage in Los Angeles, we revisit the breadcrumbs that might have pointed us there.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:33 PM EDTEagles RB Barkley carries no injury designation
Saquon Barkley, who did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and was a limited participant Friday, carries no designation into Sunday's game.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:33 PM EDTPanthers relieve Evero of defensive coordinator duties
The Carolina Panthers are moving on from defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, the team announced Friday, with defensive line coach Todd Wash taking over on an interim basis.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:33 PM EDTRavens QB Jackson to return for Bills clash, calls ankle pain 'bearable'
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will return to play Sunday at Buffalo, saying the pain in his injured left ankle is "bearable."
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:33 PM EDTChiefs get Rice back from injury for Broncos game
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is expected back from a hamstring injury against the Broncos on Sunday.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:33 PM EDTFalcons' Thompson reveals he can't play football due to spinal cord issue
Falcons rookie DT Anterio Thompson revealed on Instagram this week that he was told he would never play football again due to a genetic mutation of his spinal cord.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:33 PM EDTColts' Steichen: WR Downs 'ready to go' despite trade request
Colts coach Shane Steichen says receiver Josh Downs practiced all week and is "ready to go" despite the trade request he made earlier this week.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:33 PM EDTAs the deadline looms, which NFL trades could have the biggest fantasy impacts?
There have already been massive trades across the league -- but what about ones that impact fantasy football?
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:15 PM EDTInactives watch: Ja'Marr Chase to play; Breece Hall questionable; Emeka Egbuka out
Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:15 PM EDTDoes trading multiple first-round picks ever work?
The Bears' aggressive move for Simmons marks the 10th time in the past decade that a team has traded multiple first-round picks for a star player. But the hit rate isn't great.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:14 PM EDTInside Titans' call that was 'too good to pass up,' what's next after trading Simmons
Titans GM Mike Borgonzi got an offer he couldn't refuse, and now Jeffery Simmons is a Chicago Bear.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:14 PM EDTBetting preview: Our picks on lines, props and anytime touchdowns
Our experts dive into the odds and player props for Week 8 and offer their betting tips and favorite plays.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:11 PM EDTWeek 8 is here! We're previewing the 13 remaining games with predictions, and all the latest buzz
Browns vs. Steelers? Battle of L.A.? Caleb Williams vs. the Seahawks' D? There are 13 more games in Week 8, and we have picks, predictions and more for all of them.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:11 PM EDTWith 10 games left and Ejiro Evero out, what's in store for Panthers' defense now?
Here are three reasons for optimism as Carolina makes a defensive coordinator change to Todd Wash.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:10 PM EDTJosh Jacobs scores twice as Packers dispatch Panthers
Carolina made a game of it late, but Green Bay held on for the Thursday night win.
ESPN10/30/2026, 8:08 PM EDT
Seahawks-Bears Friday injury report: Cross and Nwosu sit, Byron Murphy limited by back
The only scary thing Seahawks fans need this Halloween is the team’s injury report.
Yahoo Sports10/30/2026, 7:58 PM EDTCardinals RB Love (ankle) set to return after 2-week absence
Jeremiyah Love is expected to return to the field for the Cardinals on Sunday after missing the past two weeks with an ankle injury.
ESPN10/30/2026, 7:47 PM EDTRyan Poles says Bears aren't adopting 'F them picks' mindset with Jeffery Simmons trade, DT's impact on culture factored into deal
Chicago sent the Tennessee Titans 2027 and 2028 first-round picks, along with a 2027 fourth-round pick, in exchange for the 3-time All-Pro and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
Yahoo Sports10/30/2026, 7:28 PM EDT
Ravens vs. Bengals: Rookie Report
Recapping the Ravens rookies’ performances against the Bengals.
Yahoo Sports10/30/2026, 7:15 PM EDT
Vikings-Lions Final Injury Report
The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions released their final injury reports with injury designations in advance of their Sunday afternoon matchup at Ford Field. Here they are. Minnesota Vikings Detroit Lions Injury Report Terms and Glossary Injury designation definitions: Probable = the league defines a Probable injury designation as a 75% or greater chance of […]
Yahoo Sports10/30/2026, 7:12 PM EDT
RJ Harvey’s knee injury is not believed to be serious
The Denver Broncos ruled running back RJ Harvey out for their game against the Kansas City Chiefs, but with no word or comment on the severity of the knee injury he seemingly suffered in practice this week. A source told The Denver post that the injury does not appear to be serious: It really stinks […]
Yahoo Sports10/30/2026, 7:05 PM EDT