@profootballtalk
We cover the NFL with honesty, candor, authenticity, and transparency, in order to enhance fan enjoyment and understanding. © 2026 Football Talk LLC.
Sports
Jackson reportedly urged teammates to stay alive while he recovers from a fractured and dislocated right thumb.
Sports
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury requiring surgery and will miss time; the Ravens lost to the Bills 36-10. The week also saw trade speculation around Jonathan Taylor, Breece Hall, and Maxx Crosby, with the Broncos upsetting the Chiefs 28-24.
Sports
Ravens starting QB Lamar Jackson suffered a right thumb injury on his throwing hand in the first offensive play and was ruled out. Backup Tyler Huntley exited with a toe injury, forcing undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano (UConn) to make his regular-season NFL debut as emergency third-string QB.
Sports
Costumed fans flooded Folsom Field after the win, and the goalposts ended up on the grass.
Sports
Multiple teams reportedly contacted Indianapolis, with trade talks described as active and ongoing on Oct. 31.
Science
Scientific American reports a 2,362-player study adjusted for higher brain-donation likelihood among players with cognitive symptoms.
Sports
Adam Schefter reports Monangai will miss his third straight game because of a thumb injury and turf toe.
Sports
A post says clots traveled from Hurts' calf to his lungs; the NFLPA called for a full medical-care investigation.
Sports
Doug Kyed reported the move on October 19, identifying Doubs as a wide receiver.
Sports
The Colts relieved longtime General Manager Chris Ballard of his duties amid what Cameron Wolfe called a sloppy 2-4 start.
Sports
The Bears quarterback completed all six passes for 64 yards on the opening touchdown drive.
Sports
The NFL said Seattle trailed by three with 57 seconds left; Yahoo Sports says Jason Myers forced overtime.
Sports
Adam Schefter reported that Johnson said focusing on his mental health was critical.
Sports
Adam Schefter reports that the 49ers fullback has appealed after the NFL deemed his celebration against Miami an “offensive demonstration.”
Sports
ESPN reports Penix missed the final seven games of 2025 and the first two games of 2026 after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL.