
Barkley ruled out with hamstring injury; Bigsby finishes with 55 yards
Philadelphia confirms Barkley could not return against the Rams. Bigsby carries 14 times after the early exit; no recovery timetable has been announced.
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Philadelphia confirms Barkley could not return against the Rams. Bigsby carries 14 times after the early exit; no recovery timetable has been announced.

Taylor takes 20 carries; Jones finishes without a passing touchdown, and Washington’s rookie replacement throws for 186 yards.

Fred Johnson is also out with a knee injury. Independent reporting says rookie Markel Bell will make his first NFL start against the Rams.

Washington’s quarterback decision for the Giants depends on Jayden Daniels’s recovery while its return game faces a possible season-long absence.

The full October 4 schedule and networks, refreshed at noon with confirmed early-game inactives and London still in progress.

Arizona adds a rookie edge defender for the Giants game without changing Sweat’s official status.

Denver gives its fullback a 53-man roster spot after exhausting his temporary elevations, while Lil'Jordan Humphrey returns to the practice squad.

New England downgraded cornerback Channing Canada to out Saturday after arriving in Buffalo, adding another confirmed absence in its secondary before Sunday's game against the Bills. The Patriots also elevated safety Mike Brown and cornerback Kindle Vildor from the practice squad.

Green Bay placed defensive tackle Warren Brinson on injured reserve Saturday and removed linebacker Edgerrin Cooper from its injury report after he cleared concussion protocol. The two announcements move the Packers in opposite directions before Sunday's trip to Tampa Bay: a longer absence on the defensive line and a resolved availability question at linebacker.

Atlanta won 45–24. The completed recap is linked here alongside the confirmed pregame availability.

Buffalo keeps its leading special-teams tackler from 2025 on a two-year extension; reports put the deal at $5 million.

Saturday’s groin-injury downgrade leaves Indianapolis without Allen and Alec Pierce against Washington.

Official usage and production figures show the difference between Hunter’s receiver and cornerback work.

Rapoport reports a likely quarterback change while Williams misses another game with his hamstring injury.

The Chargers elevated tight end Patrick Herbert and outside linebacker Caleb Murphy from the practice squad Saturday for Sunday's game at Seattle. Both players were also elevated last week at Buffalo, giving Los Angeles continuity among its additional game-day options as it travels north.

McVay confirms Bachman will handle punt returns Sunday as Los Angeles changes its special-teams personnel.

Two defensive starters have unresolved availability as Pittsburgh turns to its cornerback and interior-line depth.

Watson answers Pittsburgh's late tying drive as Cleveland improves to 3–1.

The preliminary evaluation found an MCL sprain and ankle sprain; Cleveland has not announced a return date.

The Saints placed Travis Etienne Jr. on injured reserve Thursday, removing the running back from their active roster ahead of Monday night's game against Atlanta. New Orleans also promoted receiver Kevin Austin Jr. from the practice squad and signed running back Ulysses Bentley IV and edge defender David Ojabo to the practice squad.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. returned to limited practice Thursday with a knee injury after missing Wednesday's session, the Giants' official report said. Left tackle Andrew Thomas remained out with a groin injury for a second consecutive day before Sunday's game against Arizona.

Jalen Ramsey and Yahya Black are active; Rico Dowdle and Cleveland’s two injured interior linemen are inactive for Thursday night.

Kohl Levao joins the 53-man roster while Blake Grupe and Jordan Clark return after clearing waivers; Jason Sanders remains on the active roster.

Pittsburgh's Sunday victory adds a career milestone before Thursday's trip to Cleveland.