NFL News & Analysis
Original reporting and analysis from the Touchdown Week staff
Steelers Trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys for a 2028 Second-Round Pick and a 2027 Sixth
The cornerback has not played this season because of a back injury and has no extension. Dallas does not plan to give him one before the season ends, and there is a chance he debuts Sunday at Houston.
Baker Mayfield Out at Least Three Weeks With Dislocated Thumb; Undrafted Rookie Jalon Daniels to Start
An MRI showed no ligament or tendon damage and Mayfield does not need surgery. Daniels, from Kansas, will be the first rookie quarterback to start for Tampa Bay since 2015. Receiver Jalen McMillan is out six to eight weeks.
Dolphins' De'Von Achane Has Torn ACL, Placed on Injured Reserve
Achane was hurt on an 11-yard run in the first quarter against Kansas City, months after signing a four-year, $64 million extension. Ollie Gordon takes over as the lead back for an 0-3 team.
AI Predicts Every Week 4 Game of the 2026 NFL Season
Week 3 went 10 of 16, but the high-confidence picks split 3-3, so the model is more cautious this week: four High picks instead of six, led by Buffalo over New England, with Chiefs at Raiders the game of the week.
Nick Sirianni Regrets Outburst After Sideline Hit on Jalen Hurts in Loss to Bears
Hurts was checked for a concussion and cleared after D'Marco Jackson's unnecessary-roughness penalty. Andy Dalton threw an interception in his place, one of three Eagles turnovers in a 27-7 loss to 38-year-old Case Keenum.
Giants Trade for J.J. McCarthy After Losing Jaxson Dart for the Regular Season
New York sends a 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota for the 10th overall pick of the 2024 draft, pending a physical. Jameis Winston is still scheduled to start Sunday against Arizona.
Jets' Breece Hall Week-to-Week With Quad Injury, Unlikely to Play at Chicago
An MRI showed no long-term damage after Hall was hurt in the fourth quarter at Detroit. Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis take over a run game that has gained 67 and 58 yards the past two weeks.
Saints' Travis Etienne Jr. to Miss Time With Hamstring Injury
Etienne grabbed his left hamstring after a 16-yard run in the third quarter against Las Vegas. Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and rookie CJ Donaldson will split the work against Atlanta.
Ravens Lose Both Centers, May Start Rookie Guard Vega Ioane in the Middle
Jovaughn Gwyn (ankle) and Ethan Pocic (knee) both have long-term injuries, Jesse Minter said. Ioane, a first-round pick, played 17 of his 2,149 college snaps at center. Ronnie Stanley is expected back.
Rams Won't 'Play the Victim Card' After Late Pass Interference Call in Denver
Josh Wallace's interception was wiped out by a flag on third down with under a minute left, and Denver scored the winning touchdown. Los Angeles had five penalties in the final two minutes and lost three more players to injury.
Lions Score 31 for the Third Straight Week, a Franchise First
Detroit has opened a season with three 30-point games for the first time. Jahmyr Gibbs passed Billy Sims for second on the team's career rushing touchdown list, and Jared Goff has thrown a touchdown in 26 straight games.
Bears Rout Eagles 27-7 in Week 3
Chicago Bears 27, Philadelphia Eagles 7 at Soldier Field. Case Keenum went 24 of 34 for 247 yards with 2 touchdowns.
Week 3 Injuries: Justin Jefferson, Baker Mayfield and De'Von Achane Among Players Hurt Sunday
Update: Mayfield is out at least three weeks with a dislocated thumb, Achane tore his ACL and is on injured reserve, Jefferson has an ankle sprain and could play, and the 49ers' three injured starters avoided long-term damage.
Saints on the Wrong End of a Second Disputed Fumble Ruling in Three Weeks
Tyler Shough thought his arm was going forward when Malcolm Koonce hit him in the fourth quarter against Las Vegas. The league said he had lost control first, a different standard than the one applied when Jared Goff's fumble was overturned in Week 1.
Broncos Beat Rams 30-26 in Week 3
Denver Broncos 30, Los Angeles Rams 26 at Empower Field at Mile High. Bo Nix went 17 of 34 for 186 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.
Ravens Edge Cowboys 34-31 in Week 3
Baltimore Ravens 34, Dallas Cowboys 31 at Maracanã Stadium. Lamar Jackson went 15 of 20 for 186 yards with 2 touchdowns.
Raiders Beat Saints 35-27 in Week 3
Las Vegas Raiders 35, New Orleans Saints 27 at Caesars Superdome. Kirk Cousins went 22 of 33 for 248 yards with 3 touchdowns.
49ers Beat Cardinals 36-30 in Week 3
San Francisco 49ers 36, Arizona Cardinals 30 at Levi's Stadium. Brock Purdy went 15 of 27 for 297 yards with 4 touchdowns.
Vikings Beat Buccaneers 23-16 in Week 3
Minnesota Vikings 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16 at Raymond James Stadium. Kyler Murray went 15 of 29 for 168 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
Browns Edge Panthers 21-18 in Week 3
Cleveland Browns 21, Carolina Panthers 18 at Huntington Bank Field. Deshaun Watson went 16 of 30 for 144 yards with 2 touchdowns.
Steelers Edge Bengals 30-27 in Week 3
Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Cincinnati Bengals 27 at Acrisure Stadium. Aaron Rodgers went 19 of 34 for 292 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception.
Colts Edge Texans 19-17 in Week 3
Indianapolis Colts 19, Houston Texans 17 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Daniel Jones went 24 of 36 for 235 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
Chiefs Beat Dolphins 24-10 in Week 3
Kansas City Chiefs 24, Miami Dolphins 10 at Hard Rock Stadium. Patrick Mahomes went 20 of 24 for 246 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.
Bills Beat Chargers 24-16 in Week 3
Buffalo Bills 24, Los Angeles Chargers 16 at Highmark Stadium. Josh Allen went 16 of 26 for 204 yards with 2 interceptions.