The Rams got a break on one side of the ball this week.
Sixers add Tacko Fall, but Embiid says nobody will take a back seat
The 76ers made their frontcourt move Saturday, converting center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract at the same time Joel Embiid was drawing a line around how Philadelphia wants to operate.
With Lamar Jackson out, Ravens turn to Tyler Huntley and Derrick Henry for a different kind of Week 6 answer
Lamar Jackson is out, and that changes the Ravens’ Week 6 trip to Cleveland before the game even starts.
Chargers’ injuries are real, but Chiefs have their own receiver questions before Week 6
The Los Angeles Chargers headed into Week 6 needing one thing more than anything else: an injury break that finally went their way.
Eagles keep Jalen Hurts off IR while adding Joe Milton as quarterback insurance
The Eagles are trying to manage two realities at once: Jalen Hurts is out with a blood clot, and Philadelphia is not acting as if that means a long-term quarterback reset.
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Abdul Carter’s calf injury puts the Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux bet under immediate pressure
The New York Giants entered Week 6 already short on edge-rush help.
Colts cut Darius Slayton as receiver search shifts toward the trade deadline
The Indianapolis Colts are moving in two directions at once: clearing out one receiver addition and still looking for another before the trade deadline.
Eagles add Joe Milton from Cowboys as Tanner McKee takes over after Jalen Hurts injury
Jalen Hurts’ injury has pushed the Eagles into a two-part quarterback response: Tanner McKee is set to start, and Joe Milton is expected to arrive from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad.
Tanner McKee’s first real start gives Darius Cooper a chance to become the Eagles’ answer
When the Eagles hand the offense to Tanner McKee on Oct.
Sixers face a backup-center fork in the road after Ariel Hukporti’s season-ending injury
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Colts cut Darius Slayton after three quiet weeks, reopening the fit question the Giants already answered
The Indianapolis Colts didn’t need long to decide Darius Slayton wasn’t going to stick.
Lamar Jackson’s Practice Absence Clouds Ravens-Browns Favorite Status
The Ravens enter Sunday’s trip to Cleveland looking like the safer pick on paper.
Raiders’ upset path runs through James Cook as much as Josh Allen in Week 6
The easy way to frame Bills-Raiders is Josh Allen against Maxx Crosby.
49ers seem content to let Christian Kirk’s return shape their WR answer
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Injuries are shrinking the Chargers’ options on the field and in the front office
Tre Harris’ injury is not just another name on the Chargers’ weekly report.
Hurts out, McKee in: Eagles face a quarterback test and a roster decision
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Eagles rule out Jalen Hurts for Panthers, but the bigger question is what comes next
The Philadelphia Eagles will be without Jalen Hurts on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, but the immediate absence is only part of the story.
Rams’ veteran bets are paying off in two different ways
The Rams did not need one perfect move to make their veteran plan look smart.
Ravens face two unresolved availability questions as Browns week arrives
Baltimore’s Week 6 build-up has become less about the opponent and more about the roster.
Lakers juggling roster crunch and chemistry test as trade talks linger
The Lakers are trying to solve two problems at once: trim a crowded roster and keep the group on the same page long enough for the season to start taking shape.
NFL cuts Alaric Jackson’s suspension, but Bradley Chubb’s quote adds a harder question
The NFL has reduced Alaric Jackson’s suspension to one game after the Rams left tackle punched Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb in a postgame altercation.
Chargers’ offensive line injuries are forcing a bigger question about the team’s response
The Chargers are 0-5, and the offensive line has become the clearest place to see how thin the margin has gotten.
Warriors narrow the lineup picture, but Kerr says the bigger problem is still there
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Kawhi Leonard’s sharp return gives Raptors a real look, but not a full verdict
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Celtics commit to Payton Pritchard as their closing lineup stays fluid
Boston is paying Payton Pritchard like a player it wants around for the long haul, even as the Celtics’ own read on the end of games remains far less fixed.
Lakers’ Preseason Buzz Still Runs Through Unsettled Roles for Kessler and Mamukelashvili
The Lakers can point to a preseason that has mostly gone the way they wanted.
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Walker Kessler has already been described in the clearest possible terms by the Lakers: he is supposed to be the defensive anchor, the player who lets everyone else around him play a little more freely.
Warriors juggle surprise preseason cut, Podziemski payday and Porziņģis uncertainty
The Warriors’ roster picture is changing in three different directions at once.
Towns’ contract frustration hangs over Knicks’ unity push
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Walker Kessler’s Return Gives Lakers a Final Preseason Test — and a Lineup Problem to Solve
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Knicks’ pause on extension talks sends a louder message than the team wants
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Lakers’ Preseason Puzzle: Reaves Returns, Kessler Still Waiting as Redick Seeks One Full Look
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Patriots injuries could hand the Raiders the run-game opening they need
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Eagles’ Week 5 depth chart keeps shifting as Jake Majors and Makai Lemon move into the spotlight
The Philadelphia Eagles are heading to London for Week 5 with a projected depth chart that looks less like a settled plan than a series of emergency adjustments.
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Bears and Packers enter Week 5 with fallback plans under the microscope
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Cam Jurgens trade shows how the Eagles keep turning depth into draft capital
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Daniels is “full go,” but Washington still has to play around the brace
Jayden Daniels is cleared to play Sunday against the New York Giants, and Washington is saying there will be no restrictions on him.
The Rams got a break on one side of the ball this week.
Sixers add Tacko Fall, but Embiid says nobody will take a back seat
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The Indianapolis Colts didn’t need long to decide Darius Slayton wasn’t going to stick.
Lamar Jackson’s Practice Absence Clouds Ravens-Browns Favorite Status
The Ravens enter Sunday’s trip to Cleveland looking like the safer pick on paper.
Raiders’ upset path runs through James Cook as much as Josh Allen in Week 6
The easy way to frame Bills-Raiders is Josh Allen against Maxx Crosby.
49ers seem content to let Christian Kirk’s return shape their WR answer
The 49ers have spent the week with a receiver room defined as much by absences as by options, but their response has not pointed toward an immediate trade.
Injuries are shrinking the Chargers’ options on the field and in the front office
Tre Harris’ injury is not just another name on the Chargers’ weekly report.
Hurts out, McKee in: Eagles face a quarterback test and a roster decision
Jalen Hurts’ absence creates two problems for the Eagles at once: who starts Sunday, and how far the team is willing to go to cover for him.
Eagles rule out Jalen Hurts for Panthers, but the bigger question is what comes next
The Philadelphia Eagles will be without Jalen Hurts on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, but the immediate absence is only part of the story.
Rams’ veteran bets are paying off in two different ways
The Rams did not need one perfect move to make their veteran plan look smart.
Ravens face two unresolved availability questions as Browns week arrives
Baltimore’s Week 6 build-up has become less about the opponent and more about the roster.
NFL cuts Alaric Jackson’s suspension, but Bradley Chubb’s quote adds a harder question
The NFL has reduced Alaric Jackson’s suspension to one game after the Rams left tackle punched Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb in a postgame altercation.
Chargers’ offensive line injuries are forcing a bigger question about the team’s response
The Chargers are 0-5, and the offensive line has become the clearest place to see how thin the margin has gotten.
Warriors narrow the lineup picture, but Kerr says the bigger problem is still there
Steve Kerr is getting closer to a starting five.
Kawhi Leonard’s sharp return gives Raptors a real look, but not a full verdict
Kawhi Leonard’s preseason debut at Scotiabank Arena gave Toronto exactly what it could reasonably ask for from one night in October: a clean first look at a star re-entering the lineup, and a reminder that the game itself can only tell so much.
Kawhi Leonard’s sharp Raptors return came with a preseason asterisk
Kawhi Leonard’s first preseason game back in Toronto looked like the kind of tune-up the Raptors wanted: a brief run, a clean shooting line and a reminder of what he can still do when he’s on the floor.
Celtics commit to Payton Pritchard as their closing lineup stays fluid
Boston is paying Payton Pritchard like a player it wants around for the long haul, even as the Celtics’ own read on the end of games remains far less fixed.
Lakers’ Preseason Buzz Still Runs Through Unsettled Roles for Kessler and Mamukelashvili
The Lakers can point to a preseason that has mostly gone the way they wanted.
Walker Kessler’s Return Puts the Lakers’ Defensive Blueprint on the Clock
Walker Kessler has already been described in the clearest possible terms by the Lakers: he is supposed to be the defensive anchor, the player who lets everyone else around him play a little more freely.
Warriors juggle surprise preseason cut, Podziemski payday and Porziņģis uncertainty
The Warriors’ roster picture is changing in three different directions at once.
Towns’ contract frustration hangs over Knicks’ unity push
Karl-Anthony Towns did not hide how he felt when the Knicks decided to table contract talks.
Walker Kessler’s Return Gives Lakers a Final Preseason Test — and a Lineup Problem to Solve
Walker Kessler is back in full practice, and the Lakers are treating that update as more than a simple injury checkpoint.
Lakers’ Walker Kessler gamble is under review before his first preseason minute
The Lakers have already spent big on Walker Kessler.
Knicks’ pause on extension talks sends a louder message than the team wants
The Knicks say they want the season to be the only thing on their minds.
Lakers’ Preseason Puzzle: Reaves Returns, Kessler Still Waiting as Redick Seeks One Full Look
They moved to 2-1 on Thursday night with a win over the Sacramento Kings, but the result came with the same caveat that has followed much of their exhibition schedule.
Patriots injuries could hand the Raiders the run-game opening they need
That is the tension heading into Week 5.
Eagles’ Week 5 depth chart keeps shifting as Jake Majors and Makai Lemon move into the spotlight
The Philadelphia Eagles are heading to London for Week 5 with a projected depth chart that looks less like a settled plan than a series of emergency adjustments.
Dončić’s fingerprints are all over the Lakers’ summer — and he says he doesn’t feel the weight
Luka Dončić is no longer just the player the Lakers are building around.
Bears and Packers enter Week 5 with fallback plans under the microscope
Tyson Bagent is walking into a Packers defense that has already made life difficult for opposing passers.
Cam Jurgens trade shows how the Eagles keep turning depth into draft capital
The Eagles’ trade of Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens landed just days after Philadelphia fell to 2-2, and it immediately fit the familiar Howie Roseman template: move a player, collect future picks, and trust that the roster can keep absorbing the change.
Daniels turns first Bucs win into his own arrival moment
Jalon Daniels did not just help Tampa Bay get off the mat.
Daniels, Buccaneers Turn Third-Quarter Surge Into First Win Over Cowboys
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not just get their first win of 2026.
Cowboys expected to win, but Buccaneers flipped the script after halftime
Dak Prescott said the quiet part out loud after the Dallas Cowboys’ 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay: “We were supposed to win.”
Daniels is “full go,” but Washington still has to play around the brace
Jayden Daniels is cleared to play Sunday against the New York Giants, and Washington is saying there will be no restrictions on him.