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.
Jalen Hurts’ absence forces the Eagles into a deeper Week 6 test
Jalen Hurts is out for Week 6, and the Eagles’ response goes beyond simply handing the offense to Tanner McKee.
Josh Jacobs’ return turns Packers-Lions prep into a real Week 7 variable
Josh Jacobs is set to come off the commissioner exempt list on Monday, and that changes the Packers’ Week 7 matchup with the Lions from a routine divisional preview into something Detroit has to plan around immediately.
One Cardinals injury helps the Rams, but it doesn’t solve their Stafford problem
The Rams got a break on one side of the ball this week.
Team News
Arizona Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons
Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson’s Practice Absence Clouds Ravens-Browns Favorite StatusRavens face two unresolved availability questions as Browns week arrivesCam Jurgens trade shows how the Eagles keep turning depth into draft capitalCam Jurgens trade gives Baltimore a center fix and leaves Philadelphia to keep proving its depthCam Jurgens trade ripples beyond Baltimore, reaching Philadelphia and the GiantsCam Jurgens trade sends ripple effects through Baltimore, Philadelphia and New YorkCam Jurgens trade gives the Ravens an immediate fix and the Eagles future draft capitalLamar Jackson’s ankle injury could decide whether Baltimore keeps control of the AFC North
Buffalo Bills
Raiders’ upset path runs through James Cook as much as Josh Allen in Week 6NFL cuts Alaric Jackson’s suspension, but Bradley Chubb’s quote adds a harder questionJustin Eboigbe is giving the Chargers one real defensive bright spot while the offense keeps wobblingMyles Garrett’s knee surgery turns the Rams’ next stretch into a planning problemTexans face a trench test before Week 1 even kicks offBills, Texans and Packers-Vikings enter Week 1 with injury questions and a rare Wednesday opener
Carolina Panthers
Chicago Bears
Cincinnati Bengals
AFC North’s Injury Churn Is Already Shifting the StandingsBengals’ Week 4 loss exposed more than a bad day — it exposed a split on what comes nextBurrow’s big day wasn’t enough as Bengals’ defense and special teams let Steelers escapeSteelers’ simplified offense, line shuffle spark a 30-27 win — but is it a fix or a flash?Joe Flacco shuts down Giants trade chatter as Bengals weigh what he’s worthBengals' four forced fumbles turn Week 1 into a Baker Mayfield blame game
Cleveland Browns
Lamar Jackson’s Practice Absence Clouds Ravens-Browns Favorite StatusRavens face two unresolved availability questions as Browns week arrivesLamar Jackson’s ankle injury could decide whether Baltimore keeps control of the AFC NorthBengals’ Week 4 loss exposed more than a bad day — it exposed a split on what comes nextBrowns-Steelers trench test gets murkier as Mason Graham, Mike Hall Jr. and Derrick Harmon all go questionableJoey Porter’s Wednesday test and Cleveland’s protection plan frame Steelers-BrownsBrowns keep Deshaun Watson in place for Week 2, extending the cost of a decision that won’t go away
Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys expected to win, but Buccaneers flipped the script after halftimeDaniels, Buccaneers Turn Third-Quarter Surge Into First Win Over CowboysDaniels turns first Bucs win into his own arrival momentJoey Porter Jr. absence, Tyler Smith return reshape Cowboys-Buccaneers matchupTyler Smith Returns as Buccaneers Face a Short-Handed Night Against DallasPrescott’s rescue act gave Dallas a win, but it didn’t erase the Cowboys’ bigger problemsSaquon Barkley’s injuries are forcing the Eagles to confront a bigger 2026 questionJoey Porter Jr. trade sends a warning through Pittsburgh, Dallas and Cincinnati
Denver Broncos
Sean Payton takes back Broncos play-calling as Week 5 becomes the first real test of the experimentPackers’ offense keeps pointing to Tucker Kraft, but the bigger problem is the whole chain reactionAdams and Mumpfield keep Rams afloat without Nacua, but Denver still has the last wordBroncos’ second-half surge leaves Rams with a real question: collapse or depleted lineup?Quentin Lake and Trent McDuffie give the Rams a secondary formula worth watching against DenverRams-Broncos injury report: Puka Nacua doubtful, Denver’s backfield still unsettledChiefs steamroll Broncos, but Mansoor Delane and Marvin Mims Jr. leave Week 1 with injury questions
Detroit Lions
Josh Jacobs’ return shifts Packers-Lions Week 7 from paperwork to game-planningJets’ Comeback Against Detroit Leaves Two Stories: Resilience, and an Uneven Personnel AuditJets’ Comeback in Detroit Leaves Aaron Glenn Pointing to Real Progress — and a Tight End BreakthroughAaron Glenn Says the Jets Were “Right There,” but Jahmyr Gibbs Told a Different StoryJets’ injury pileup meets Lions’ battered secondary in 31-24 Week 3 lossLions vs. Jets injury report: Sept. 25
Green Bay Packers
Josh Jacobs’ return shifts Packers-Lions Week 7 from paperwork to game-planningBears and Packers enter Week 5 with fallback plans under the microscopeEncouraging Caleb Williams update still doesn’t change the Bears’ Week 5 realityPackers’ offensive line reset gets a Week 4 test — and a reminder of the Myers decisionKevin Zeitler’s homecoming gives the Packers a clearer path up front — and maybe for Kaleb Johnson tooPackers add Kevin Zeitler as Reed injury, drops problem and line overhaul collidePackers’ offense keeps pointing to Tucker Kraft, but the bigger problem is the whole chain reactionPackers add Tomlinson, but one line fix won’t erase bigger problems
Houston Texans
Prescott’s rescue act gave Dallas a win, but it didn’t erase the Cowboys’ bigger problemsCowboys-Texans puts star power, pressure and remedies on the same fieldTexans’ offense keeps forcing the same question: are Caley’s fixes enough?Colts turn Alec Pierce injury into same-week receiver reshuffle before Texans matchupNFL discipline now spans helmet hits, eye black messages and celebrationsTexans face a trench test before Week 1 even kicks off
Indianapolis Colts
Michael Pittman Jr.’s foot setback gives Steelers a costly trade headache — and a Colts validationColts’ Week 4 win changes the AFC South picture — and puts Jonathan Taylor back at the centerColts’ Week 4 win looks cleaner on the scoreboard than it did in real timeAnthony Hill’s award puts the Colts’ CJ Allen call under a brighter spotlightColts’ Week 3 receiver breakout is encouraging — but Jacksonville still owns the AFC SouthTexans’ offense keeps forcing the same question: are Caley’s fixes enough?Daniel Jones gave Colts fans hope — and more reasons to wonderColts turn Alec Pierce injury into same-week receiver reshuffle before Texans matchup
Jacksonville Jaguars
Eagles’ Week 5 depth chart keeps shifting as Jake Majors and Makai Lemon move into the spotlightLane Johnson’s retirement leaves the Eagles juggling Hurts, Bell, Steen and Sirianni at onceJaguars’ quiet fixes are starting to answer the Boerkircher skepticismColts’ Week 3 receiver breakout is encouraging — but Jacksonville still owns the AFC SouthJaguars’ BJ Ojulari move comes with a roster cost: B.J. Green II goes on IR
Kansas City Chiefs
Dolphins add Cooper Jr. while their youth movement keeps showing up on the fieldDolphins’ Week 3 fight now has to survive without De’Von AchaneColts’ green-dot switch to Akeem Davis-Gaither is a Week 2 fix — and a window into a bigger problemChiefs steamroll Broncos, but Mansoor Delane and Marvin Mims Jr. leave Week 1 with injury questionsKenneth Walker’s Chiefs debut gave Seahawks fans a reason to smile
Las Vegas Raiders
Raiders’ upset path runs through James Cook as much as Josh Allen in Week 6Patriots injuries could hand the Raiders the run-game opening they needPatriots’ workouts keep pointing to the same unresolved roster questionChargers vs. Raiders Injury Report: Ladd McConkey Misses Practice as Joe Alt, Rashawn Slater Trend the Other WayRaiders rookie report card after exciting Week 1 win over the DolphinsChargers’ Ladd McConkey update keeps Week 2 plan in focusDolphins-Raiders opener is a Week 1 credibility test for both new plansDolphins-Raiders opener turns on two pressure points: Miami’s interior push and Las Vegas’ Brock Bowers workaround
Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers’ offensive line injuries are forcing a bigger question about the team’s responseInjuries are shrinking the Chargers’ options on the field and in the front officeSean Payton takes back Broncos play-calling as Week 5 becomes the first real test of the experimentJulian Love Returns as Seahawks-Chargers Preview Hinges on Hot Starts and the Injury ReportChargers’ Week 4 plan has one obvious target: Jaxon Smith-NjigbaJustin Eboigbe is giving the Chargers one real defensive bright spot while the offense keeps wobblingChargers vs. Raiders Injury Report: Ladd McConkey Misses Practice as Joe Alt, Rashawn Slater Trend the Other WayChargers’ Ladd McConkey update keeps Week 2 plan in focus
Los Angeles Rams
Jackson’s suspension leaves Rams thin, but Trost’s return offers a timely liftNFL cuts Alaric Jackson’s suspension, but Bradley Chubb’s quote adds a harder questionRams’ veteran bets are paying off in two different waysEric Kendricks gives the Rams a depth move that also says something about their defenseLane Johnson’s retirement lands as the Eagles’ offense is already unravelingEagles carry four quarterbacks as Lane Johnson sits out, and the roster math gets strangeAaron Donald is out, Puka Nacua is back, and the Rams can’t lean on injuries as the whole storyPuka Nacua is back, but the Rams’ Week 4 injury report still leaves plenty unsettled
Miami Dolphins
Vikings’ 15-10 win over Miami looked like a formula: Reichard, Turner, and a lot of Dolphins mistakesJefferson out, Achane out: Vikings-Dolphins turns into a defense-first test in MinneapolisDolphins’ 0-3 start is being judged against two bets: Malik Willis and the scheduleDolphins add Cooper Jr. while their youth movement keeps showing up on the fieldDe'Von Achane injury leaves Dolphins searching for answers as run defense quietly holds upDolphins’ Week 3 fight now has to survive without De’Von AchaneRaiders rookie report card after exciting Week 1 win over the DolphinsDolphins-Raiders opener is a Week 1 credibility test for both new plans
Minnesota Vikings
Vikings’ 15-10 win over Miami looked like a formula: Reichard, Turner, and a lot of Dolphins mistakesJefferson out, Achane out: Vikings-Dolphins turns into a defense-first test in MinneapolisVikings’ 3-0 Start Now Hinges on Jordan Addison’s Bigger RoleGiants’ McCarthy trade adds a new layer to Jaxson Dart’s recovery timelineGiants’ J.J. McCarthy trade sets off a quarterback chain reactionCarson Wentz’s Four-Drive Burst Turns a Vikings Emergency Into a Real Quarterback QuestionVikings’ Comeback Was Built in Two Parts: A Defensive Surge, Then Wentz’s Four-Drive RunPackers’ Week 1 injury report leaves opener against Vikings hanging on the final word
New England Patriots
Patriots injuries could hand the Raiders the run-game opening they needPatriots’ Jamaal Williams workout keeps spotlight on the roster holes New England still hasn’t solvedPatriots’ workouts keep pointing to the same unresolved roster questionKraft says Macklemore crossed a line, and the tour paid the priceSam Darnold’s Week 1 hip injury turns Seattle’s QB depth into a leaguewide testMaye Day: Drake Maye’s fourth-quarter collapse and A.J. Brown’s injury left the Patriots with two separate problemsWhy Seahawks defense is built to survive life without Sam DarnoldPatriots, Seahawks both lean on depth charts in Week 1 after key inactives
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
Daniels is “full go,” but Washington still has to play around the braceCam Jurgens trade ripples beyond Baltimore, reaching Philadelphia and the GiantsMichael Pittman Jr.’s Steelers move is being read three different waysLane Johnson’s retirement opens the door for the Giants, Steelers and JaguarsJoey Porter Jr. trade turns into a league-wide audit of who acted — and who hesitatedGiants treat Odell Beckham Jr. release as a clean break, not a quick resetGiants’ J.J. McCarthy trade sharpens the quarterback question — and trims the fallback optionsGiants’ McCarthy trade adds a new layer to Jaxson Dart’s recovery timeline
New York Jets
Jets’ 1-3 start puts Aaron Glenn under the microscope as injuries and receiver help loomBears cruise past Jets as Chicago’s defense sharpens and New York’s mistakes pile upBears make Tyson Bagent the Week 5 starter, but the Jets game still hangs over the decisionBears’ quarterback shuffle held, but Jets’ offense was the bigger problem in ChicagoJets’ Loss to Bears Puts Penalties, Standards and Glenn’s Message Under the MicroscopeTyson Bagent’s win over the Jets left the Bears with more quarterback questions, not fewerJets’ Week 4 availability picture tilts in two directions: Braelon Allen steps up, Minkah Fitzpatrick nears returnJoey Porter Jr.’s Cowboys move gets an immediate test against Nico Collins
Philadelphia Eagles
Tanner McKee’s first real start gives Darius Cooper a chance to become the Eagles’ answerEagles rule out Jalen Hurts for Panthers, but the bigger question is what comes nextHurts out, McKee in: Eagles face a quarterback test and a roster decisionCam Jurgens trade shows how the Eagles keep turning depth into draft capitalEagles’ Week 5 depth chart keeps shifting as Jake Majors and Makai Lemon move into the spotlightCam Jurgens trade gives Baltimore a center fix and leaves Philadelphia to keep proving its depthCam Jurgens trade sends ripple effects through Baltimore, Philadelphia and New YorkCam Jurgens trade gives the Ravens an immediate fix and the Eagles future draft capital
Pittsburgh Steelers
Michael Pittman Jr.’s foot setback gives Steelers a costly trade headache — and a Colts validationMichael Pittman Jr.’s Steelers move is being read three different waysAFC North’s Injury Churn Is Already Shifting the StandingsJoey Porter Jr. trade sends a warning through Pittsburgh, Dallas and CincinnatiBrowns-Steelers trench test gets murkier as Mason Graham, Mike Hall Jr. and Derrick Harmon all go questionableJoey Porter Jr. gets his fresh start in Dallas, and the Cowboys are betting the price is worth itJoey Porter Jr. trade gives Dallas a cornerback, and Pittsburgh a replacement puzzleCowboys’ Joey Porter Jr. trade sends three different messages around the NFC East
San Francisco 49ers
49ers’ next month will test whether Raheem Morris’ defense is real — and whether John Lynch needs to add helpPurdy’s weekly award is shining a light on a 49ers defense that still has questions49ers’ 36-30 win over Cardinals came with a steep injury bill and a bigger load for Brandin Cooks49ers’ Week 3 swung from a highlight to a health scare as Mike Evans and Trent Williams went down49ers’ Nick Bosa injury leaves three paths: Leonard Floyd, Romello Height or roster cautionNick Bosa’s injury leaves the 49ers with a roster choice and a rookie opening49ers’ Melbourne win left the Rams with one explanation and a bigger question49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling's Achilles is intact, but MRI still looms
Seattle Seahawks
Julian Love Returns as Seahawks-Chargers Preview Hinges on Hot Starts and the Injury ReportChargers’ Week 4 plan has one obvious target: Jaxon Smith-NjigbaKenneth Walker’s Chiefs debut gave Seahawks fans a reason to smileSam Darnold’s Week 1 hip injury turns Seattle’s QB depth into a leaguewide testMaye Day: Drake Maye’s fourth-quarter collapse and A.J. Brown’s injury left the Patriots with two separate problemsWhy Seahawks defense is built to survive life without Sam DarnoldPatriots, Seahawks both lean on depth charts in Week 1 after key inactives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cowboys expected to win, but Buccaneers flipped the script after halftimeDaniels, Buccaneers Turn Third-Quarter Surge Into First Win Over CowboysDaniels turns first Bucs win into his own arrival momentJoey Porter Jr. absence, Tyler Smith return reshape Cowboys-Buccaneers matchupTyler Smith Returns as Buccaneers Face a Short-Handed Night Against DallasVikings’ 3-0 Start Now Hinges on Jordan Addison’s Bigger RoleJosiah Trotter’s Debut Was Historic — and He Says the Reason Wasn’t ComplicatedBengals' four forced fumbles turn Week 1 into a Baker Mayfield blame game
Tennessee Titans
Washington Commanders
Daniels is “full go,” but Washington still has to play around the braceColts’ Week 4 win looks cleaner on the scoreboard than it did in real timeFrankie Luvu’s injury doubt puts Commanders’ depth under the microscope before Cowboys gameFour Commanders clear a Week 1 hurdle, but the Eagles still bring the bigger questions
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.
Jalen Hurts’ absence forces the Eagles into a deeper Week 6 test
Jalen Hurts is out for Week 6, and the Eagles’ response goes beyond simply handing the offense to Tanner McKee.
Arizona Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons
Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson’s Practice Absence Clouds Ravens-Browns Favorite StatusRavens face two unresolved availability questions as Browns week arrivesCam Jurgens trade shows how the Eagles keep turning depth into draft capitalCam Jurgens trade gives Baltimore a center fix and leaves Philadelphia to keep proving its depthCam Jurgens trade ripples beyond Baltimore, reaching Philadelphia and the GiantsCam Jurgens trade sends ripple effects through Baltimore, Philadelphia and New YorkCam Jurgens trade gives the Ravens an immediate fix and the Eagles future draft capitalLamar Jackson’s ankle injury could decide whether Baltimore keeps control of the AFC North
Buffalo Bills
Raiders’ upset path runs through James Cook as much as Josh Allen in Week 6NFL cuts Alaric Jackson’s suspension, but Bradley Chubb’s quote adds a harder questionJustin Eboigbe is giving the Chargers one real defensive bright spot while the offense keeps wobblingMyles Garrett’s knee surgery turns the Rams’ next stretch into a planning problemTexans face a trench test before Week 1 even kicks offBills, Texans and Packers-Vikings enter Week 1 with injury questions and a rare Wednesday opener
Carolina Panthers
Chicago Bears
Cincinnati Bengals
AFC North’s Injury Churn Is Already Shifting the StandingsBengals’ Week 4 loss exposed more than a bad day — it exposed a split on what comes nextBurrow’s big day wasn’t enough as Bengals’ defense and special teams let Steelers escapeSteelers’ simplified offense, line shuffle spark a 30-27 win — but is it a fix or a flash?Joe Flacco shuts down Giants trade chatter as Bengals weigh what he’s worthBengals' four forced fumbles turn Week 1 into a Baker Mayfield blame game
Cleveland Browns
Lamar Jackson’s Practice Absence Clouds Ravens-Browns Favorite StatusRavens face two unresolved availability questions as Browns week arrivesLamar Jackson’s ankle injury could decide whether Baltimore keeps control of the AFC NorthBengals’ Week 4 loss exposed more than a bad day — it exposed a split on what comes nextBrowns-Steelers trench test gets murkier as Mason Graham, Mike Hall Jr. and Derrick Harmon all go questionableJoey Porter’s Wednesday test and Cleveland’s protection plan frame Steelers-BrownsBrowns keep Deshaun Watson in place for Week 2, extending the cost of a decision that won’t go away
Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys expected to win, but Buccaneers flipped the script after halftimeDaniels, Buccaneers Turn Third-Quarter Surge Into First Win Over CowboysDaniels turns first Bucs win into his own arrival momentJoey Porter Jr. absence, Tyler Smith return reshape Cowboys-Buccaneers matchupTyler Smith Returns as Buccaneers Face a Short-Handed Night Against DallasPrescott’s rescue act gave Dallas a win, but it didn’t erase the Cowboys’ bigger problemsSaquon Barkley’s injuries are forcing the Eagles to confront a bigger 2026 questionJoey Porter Jr. trade sends a warning through Pittsburgh, Dallas and Cincinnati
Denver Broncos
Sean Payton takes back Broncos play-calling as Week 5 becomes the first real test of the experimentPackers’ offense keeps pointing to Tucker Kraft, but the bigger problem is the whole chain reactionAdams and Mumpfield keep Rams afloat without Nacua, but Denver still has the last wordBroncos’ second-half surge leaves Rams with a real question: collapse or depleted lineup?Quentin Lake and Trent McDuffie give the Rams a secondary formula worth watching against DenverRams-Broncos injury report: Puka Nacua doubtful, Denver’s backfield still unsettledChiefs steamroll Broncos, but Mansoor Delane and Marvin Mims Jr. leave Week 1 with injury questions
Detroit Lions
Josh Jacobs’ return shifts Packers-Lions Week 7 from paperwork to game-planningJets’ Comeback Against Detroit Leaves Two Stories: Resilience, and an Uneven Personnel AuditJets’ Comeback in Detroit Leaves Aaron Glenn Pointing to Real Progress — and a Tight End BreakthroughAaron Glenn Says the Jets Were “Right There,” but Jahmyr Gibbs Told a Different StoryJets’ injury pileup meets Lions’ battered secondary in 31-24 Week 3 lossLions vs. Jets injury report: Sept. 25
Green Bay Packers
Josh Jacobs’ return shifts Packers-Lions Week 7 from paperwork to game-planningBears and Packers enter Week 5 with fallback plans under the microscopeEncouraging Caleb Williams update still doesn’t change the Bears’ Week 5 realityPackers’ offensive line reset gets a Week 4 test — and a reminder of the Myers decisionKevin Zeitler’s homecoming gives the Packers a clearer path up front — and maybe for Kaleb Johnson tooPackers add Kevin Zeitler as Reed injury, drops problem and line overhaul collidePackers’ offense keeps pointing to Tucker Kraft, but the bigger problem is the whole chain reactionPackers add Tomlinson, but one line fix won’t erase bigger problems
Houston Texans
Prescott’s rescue act gave Dallas a win, but it didn’t erase the Cowboys’ bigger problemsCowboys-Texans puts star power, pressure and remedies on the same fieldTexans’ offense keeps forcing the same question: are Caley’s fixes enough?Colts turn Alec Pierce injury into same-week receiver reshuffle before Texans matchupNFL discipline now spans helmet hits, eye black messages and celebrationsTexans face a trench test before Week 1 even kicks off
Indianapolis Colts
Michael Pittman Jr.’s foot setback gives Steelers a costly trade headache — and a Colts validationColts’ Week 4 win changes the AFC South picture — and puts Jonathan Taylor back at the centerColts’ Week 4 win looks cleaner on the scoreboard than it did in real timeAnthony Hill’s award puts the Colts’ CJ Allen call under a brighter spotlightColts’ Week 3 receiver breakout is encouraging — but Jacksonville still owns the AFC SouthTexans’ offense keeps forcing the same question: are Caley’s fixes enough?Daniel Jones gave Colts fans hope — and more reasons to wonderColts turn Alec Pierce injury into same-week receiver reshuffle before Texans matchup
Jacksonville Jaguars
Eagles’ Week 5 depth chart keeps shifting as Jake Majors and Makai Lemon move into the spotlightLane Johnson’s retirement leaves the Eagles juggling Hurts, Bell, Steen and Sirianni at onceJaguars’ quiet fixes are starting to answer the Boerkircher skepticismColts’ Week 3 receiver breakout is encouraging — but Jacksonville still owns the AFC SouthJaguars’ BJ Ojulari move comes with a roster cost: B.J. Green II goes on IR
Kansas City Chiefs
Dolphins add Cooper Jr. while their youth movement keeps showing up on the fieldDolphins’ Week 3 fight now has to survive without De’Von AchaneColts’ green-dot switch to Akeem Davis-Gaither is a Week 2 fix — and a window into a bigger problemChiefs steamroll Broncos, but Mansoor Delane and Marvin Mims Jr. leave Week 1 with injury questionsKenneth Walker’s Chiefs debut gave Seahawks fans a reason to smile
Las Vegas Raiders
Raiders’ upset path runs through James Cook as much as Josh Allen in Week 6Patriots injuries could hand the Raiders the run-game opening they needPatriots’ workouts keep pointing to the same unresolved roster questionChargers vs. Raiders Injury Report: Ladd McConkey Misses Practice as Joe Alt, Rashawn Slater Trend the Other WayRaiders rookie report card after exciting Week 1 win over the DolphinsChargers’ Ladd McConkey update keeps Week 2 plan in focusDolphins-Raiders opener is a Week 1 credibility test for both new plansDolphins-Raiders opener turns on two pressure points: Miami’s interior push and Las Vegas’ Brock Bowers workaround
Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers’ offensive line injuries are forcing a bigger question about the team’s responseInjuries are shrinking the Chargers’ options on the field and in the front officeSean Payton takes back Broncos play-calling as Week 5 becomes the first real test of the experimentJulian Love Returns as Seahawks-Chargers Preview Hinges on Hot Starts and the Injury ReportChargers’ Week 4 plan has one obvious target: Jaxon Smith-NjigbaJustin Eboigbe is giving the Chargers one real defensive bright spot while the offense keeps wobblingChargers vs. Raiders Injury Report: Ladd McConkey Misses Practice as Joe Alt, Rashawn Slater Trend the Other WayChargers’ Ladd McConkey update keeps Week 2 plan in focus
Los Angeles Rams
Jackson’s suspension leaves Rams thin, but Trost’s return offers a timely liftNFL cuts Alaric Jackson’s suspension, but Bradley Chubb’s quote adds a harder questionRams’ veteran bets are paying off in two different waysEric Kendricks gives the Rams a depth move that also says something about their defenseLane Johnson’s retirement lands as the Eagles’ offense is already unravelingEagles carry four quarterbacks as Lane Johnson sits out, and the roster math gets strangeAaron Donald is out, Puka Nacua is back, and the Rams can’t lean on injuries as the whole storyPuka Nacua is back, but the Rams’ Week 4 injury report still leaves plenty unsettled
Miami Dolphins
Vikings’ 15-10 win over Miami looked like a formula: Reichard, Turner, and a lot of Dolphins mistakesJefferson out, Achane out: Vikings-Dolphins turns into a defense-first test in MinneapolisDolphins’ 0-3 start is being judged against two bets: Malik Willis and the scheduleDolphins add Cooper Jr. while their youth movement keeps showing up on the fieldDe'Von Achane injury leaves Dolphins searching for answers as run defense quietly holds upDolphins’ Week 3 fight now has to survive without De’Von AchaneRaiders rookie report card after exciting Week 1 win over the DolphinsDolphins-Raiders opener is a Week 1 credibility test for both new plans
Minnesota Vikings
Vikings’ 15-10 win over Miami looked like a formula: Reichard, Turner, and a lot of Dolphins mistakesJefferson out, Achane out: Vikings-Dolphins turns into a defense-first test in MinneapolisVikings’ 3-0 Start Now Hinges on Jordan Addison’s Bigger RoleGiants’ McCarthy trade adds a new layer to Jaxson Dart’s recovery timelineGiants’ J.J. McCarthy trade sets off a quarterback chain reactionCarson Wentz’s Four-Drive Burst Turns a Vikings Emergency Into a Real Quarterback QuestionVikings’ Comeback Was Built in Two Parts: A Defensive Surge, Then Wentz’s Four-Drive RunPackers’ Week 1 injury report leaves opener against Vikings hanging on the final word
New England Patriots
Patriots injuries could hand the Raiders the run-game opening they needPatriots’ Jamaal Williams workout keeps spotlight on the roster holes New England still hasn’t solvedPatriots’ workouts keep pointing to the same unresolved roster questionKraft says Macklemore crossed a line, and the tour paid the priceSam Darnold’s Week 1 hip injury turns Seattle’s QB depth into a leaguewide testMaye Day: Drake Maye’s fourth-quarter collapse and A.J. Brown’s injury left the Patriots with two separate problemsWhy Seahawks defense is built to survive life without Sam DarnoldPatriots, Seahawks both lean on depth charts in Week 1 after key inactives
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
Daniels is “full go,” but Washington still has to play around the braceCam Jurgens trade ripples beyond Baltimore, reaching Philadelphia and the GiantsMichael Pittman Jr.’s Steelers move is being read three different waysLane Johnson’s retirement opens the door for the Giants, Steelers and JaguarsJoey Porter Jr. trade turns into a league-wide audit of who acted — and who hesitatedGiants treat Odell Beckham Jr. release as a clean break, not a quick resetGiants’ J.J. McCarthy trade sharpens the quarterback question — and trims the fallback optionsGiants’ McCarthy trade adds a new layer to Jaxson Dart’s recovery timeline
New York Jets
Jets’ 1-3 start puts Aaron Glenn under the microscope as injuries and receiver help loomBears cruise past Jets as Chicago’s defense sharpens and New York’s mistakes pile upBears make Tyson Bagent the Week 5 starter, but the Jets game still hangs over the decisionBears’ quarterback shuffle held, but Jets’ offense was the bigger problem in ChicagoJets’ Loss to Bears Puts Penalties, Standards and Glenn’s Message Under the MicroscopeTyson Bagent’s win over the Jets left the Bears with more quarterback questions, not fewerJets’ Week 4 availability picture tilts in two directions: Braelon Allen steps up, Minkah Fitzpatrick nears returnJoey Porter Jr.’s Cowboys move gets an immediate test against Nico Collins
Philadelphia Eagles
Tanner McKee’s first real start gives Darius Cooper a chance to become the Eagles’ answerEagles rule out Jalen Hurts for Panthers, but the bigger question is what comes nextHurts out, McKee in: Eagles face a quarterback test and a roster decisionCam Jurgens trade shows how the Eagles keep turning depth into draft capitalEagles’ Week 5 depth chart keeps shifting as Jake Majors and Makai Lemon move into the spotlightCam Jurgens trade gives Baltimore a center fix and leaves Philadelphia to keep proving its depthCam Jurgens trade sends ripple effects through Baltimore, Philadelphia and New YorkCam Jurgens trade gives the Ravens an immediate fix and the Eagles future draft capital
Pittsburgh Steelers
Michael Pittman Jr.’s foot setback gives Steelers a costly trade headache — and a Colts validationMichael Pittman Jr.’s Steelers move is being read three different waysAFC North’s Injury Churn Is Already Shifting the StandingsJoey Porter Jr. trade sends a warning through Pittsburgh, Dallas and CincinnatiBrowns-Steelers trench test gets murkier as Mason Graham, Mike Hall Jr. and Derrick Harmon all go questionableJoey Porter Jr. gets his fresh start in Dallas, and the Cowboys are betting the price is worth itJoey Porter Jr. trade gives Dallas a cornerback, and Pittsburgh a replacement puzzleCowboys’ Joey Porter Jr. trade sends three different messages around the NFC East
San Francisco 49ers
49ers’ next month will test whether Raheem Morris’ defense is real — and whether John Lynch needs to add helpPurdy’s weekly award is shining a light on a 49ers defense that still has questions49ers’ 36-30 win over Cardinals came with a steep injury bill and a bigger load for Brandin Cooks49ers’ Week 3 swung from a highlight to a health scare as Mike Evans and Trent Williams went down49ers’ Nick Bosa injury leaves three paths: Leonard Floyd, Romello Height or roster cautionNick Bosa’s injury leaves the 49ers with a roster choice and a rookie opening49ers’ Melbourne win left the Rams with one explanation and a bigger question49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling's Achilles is intact, but MRI still looms
Seattle Seahawks
Julian Love Returns as Seahawks-Chargers Preview Hinges on Hot Starts and the Injury ReportChargers’ Week 4 plan has one obvious target: Jaxon Smith-NjigbaKenneth Walker’s Chiefs debut gave Seahawks fans a reason to smileSam Darnold’s Week 1 hip injury turns Seattle’s QB depth into a leaguewide testMaye Day: Drake Maye’s fourth-quarter collapse and A.J. Brown’s injury left the Patriots with two separate problemsWhy Seahawks defense is built to survive life without Sam DarnoldPatriots, Seahawks both lean on depth charts in Week 1 after key inactives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cowboys expected to win, but Buccaneers flipped the script after halftimeDaniels, Buccaneers Turn Third-Quarter Surge Into First Win Over CowboysDaniels turns first Bucs win into his own arrival momentJoey Porter Jr. absence, Tyler Smith return reshape Cowboys-Buccaneers matchupTyler Smith Returns as Buccaneers Face a Short-Handed Night Against DallasVikings’ 3-0 Start Now Hinges on Jordan Addison’s Bigger RoleJosiah Trotter’s Debut Was Historic — and He Says the Reason Wasn’t ComplicatedBengals' four forced fumbles turn Week 1 into a Baker Mayfield blame game
Tennessee Titans
Washington Commanders
Daniels is “full go,” but Washington still has to play around the braceColts’ Week 4 win looks cleaner on the scoreboard than it did in real timeFrankie Luvu’s injury doubt puts Commanders’ depth under the microscope before Cowboys gameFour Commanders clear a Week 1 hurdle, but the Eagles still bring the bigger questions