Week 6 of NFL play was a game of good, bad and ugly. After some wild wins — including a TNF battle between two veteran quarterbacks, and the Denver Broncos’ miraculous fourth-quarter comeback — the league is looking forward to a busy Week 7.
The Washington Commanders decisively fell to the Dallas Cowboys, 44-22, in Week 6. But it was the loss of Jayden Daniels that really stung, as the Commanders quarterback exited the game early in the second half with a hamstring injury.
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Daniels got twisted up in a strip-sack, and limped off the field, seemingly suffering his second injury of the season that could force him to miss time. And Marcus Mariota, who came on to replace Daniels, quickly threw a brutal pick-six.
This was set to be a promising season for Washington after advancing all the way to the NFC championship game a season ago, but things are looking rough as the Commanders fell to 3-4. However, not all is lost for Commanders fans: Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters on Monday that Daniels’ MRI indicates that his injury won’t keep him out long-term.
Meanwhile, two of the worst teams in the league — the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets — tried something new at quarterback in a desperate attempt to turn the season around, but it didn’t go quite as planned.
The Jets benched starting quarterback Justin Fields after halftime while trailing the Carolina Panthers 13-3, after throwing only 43 yards. But backup QB Tyrod Taylor didn’t fare much better, completing less than 50% of his pass attempts and throwing two interceptions in the 13-6 loss, as the Jets fall to a dismal 0-7.
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Similarly, the Dolphins attempted to switch things up after Tua Tagovailoa threw his third interception of the day in the fourth quarter, but it was far too late to undo the damage of a 31-6 blowout loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Both Miami coach Mike McDaniel and New York coach Aaron Glenn will enter this week with their seat a little extra hot, and with their season on the line.
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Ryan Young
Though there’s been reported interest, including from the Dallas Cowboys, the Las Vegas Raiders apparently aren’t interested in trading Maxx Crosby. The feeling, according to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, is also mutual.
Andy Backstrom
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers requested a trade in August, and he told reporters Tuesday that he’s still interested in playing elsewhere.
When asked about the trade deadline, he said he has no control over it.
“If I’m here, I’m here,” he said, per ESPN’s Ryan McFadden.
Meyers was then asked if he still wants to be traded?
“Oh, for sure,” Meyers said, according to McFadden. “But I’m a professional at the end of the day. I’m just trying to play good football.”
Jason Owens
The New York Giants have cut kicker Jude McAtamney after he missed two extra points in Sunday’s collapse against the Denver Broncos, according to multiple reports.
Either Younghoe Koo or Graham Gano project to kick for the Giants in Sunday’s game against the Eagles.
McAtamney missed two extra points in Sunday’s 33-32 loss. The Giants held a 19-0 lead after three quarters, but allowed the Broncos to score 33 points in the fourth.
The Giants scored a go-ahead touchdown with 37 seconds remaining in the game. But McAtamney missed the extra point, limiting New York’s lead to 32-30. The Broncos responded with a drive to set up a game-winning field goal as time expired.
Tue, October 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM EDT
The Raiders are off until their Nov. 2 matchup against the Jaguars, but there was a good sign on Tuesday with wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and tight end Brock Bowers hitting the practice field.
Both missed Week 7 with knee injuries with Bowers not having played since Week 4. Also dealing with a knee injury is defensive end Maxx Crosby, who left Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs.
Head coach Pete Carroll said Monday that he expects all three to return after the bye.
Tue, October 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM EDT
Jones was placed on injured reserve last month with a hamstring injury after getting hurt in Week 2 against the Falcons.
Jordan Mason has been RB1 for Minnesota and recorded 380 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 84 carries this season.
Tue, October 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM EDT
J.J. McCarthy (ankle) will serve as the emergency QB3 again. The short week means that the Vikings will not play again until Nov. 2 against the Lions.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell said if the game was scheduled for Sunday, McCarthy may have been an option to start. “He’s just not there,” O’Connell said.
In four games this season Wentz has a 66.9% completion percentage with 5 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. He’s also been sacked 14 times.
Chris Cwik
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix sustained an injury in the team’s Week 7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but it shouldn’t keep him out in Week 8.
Despite a bone bruise, Penix is expected to take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Penix has had moments of brilliance in his first season as a full-time starter. Though six games, he’s thrown for 1,409 yards, with five touchdowns against three interceptions. He has just one multi-touchdown game so far.
On the off chance Penix can’t go Sunday, he would be replaced by Kirk Cousins under center.
Chris Cwik
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers struggled against the Detroit Lions on Monday, and lost star receiver Mike Evans in the process. But help is on the way.
Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin are “getting better,” though it’s unclear whether either player will return to practice ahead of Week 8, head coach Todd Bowles said.
Irving has been sidelined since Week 4 with foot and shoulder injuries.
Godwin has played in just two games this season due to an injured fibula.
Despite those injuries, the Bucs have excelled this season. Following Monday’s loss, Tampa Bay sits at 5-2 heading into Week 8.
If the team is going to continue its playoff surge, it will have to do it without Evans. The star wideout reportedly broke his collarbone and will miss the majority of the season. Evans, however, could return to the team in time for the playoffs, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Jason Owens
It sounds like San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is on track to miss another game. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that Purdy is likely a reach to play against the Houston Texans.
If he doesn’t play Sunday, Purdy will have missed six of San Francisco’s eight games this season. Despite his absence and several significant injuries on the roster, the 49ers are off to a 5-2 start.
Mac Jones, who has played in five games in Purdy’s absence, would project to start against the Texans if Purdy can’t go.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans will make his return to the field on Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. Evans has been out for the last three games, dealing with a bad hamstring.
With Chris Godwin and rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka ruled out for the game, this is a huge boost for a shorthanded Buccaneers offense.
Mon, October 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM EDT
Kari Anderson
Rookie offensive tackle Josh Simmons, who missed all of last week due to a “personal” reason, was inactive for the Chiefs’ dominant win over the Raiders. But when asked about the situation on Monday, head coach Andy Reid did not provide any update, saying that Chiefs GM Brett Veach is dealing with the situation.
“As far as Josh goes, I don’t have any updates for you. Veach is handling everything there, and so we just move on with that,” Reid said.
It’s unclear whether Simmons’ mysterious absence will extend into this week, with the Chiefs set to play on Monday Night Football next week.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has a bone bruise in his foot/ankle and is day-to-day with the injury, according to head coach Raheem Morris.
The Falcons lost to the 49ers on Sunday night, with Penix completing 21 of 38 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown.
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Detroit has activated defensive tackle Alim McNeill from the PUP list, making him eligible to play against Tampa Bay on Monday Night Football. McNeill hasn’t played a snap this season and has been recovering from a torn ACL.
McNeill was selected in the third-round of the NFL Draft by the Lions in 2021. He has 11.5 sacks in four seasons with the team.
Mon, October 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM EDT
Kari Anderson
Great news for Commanders fans: Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters on Monday that QB Jayden Daniels, who left Washington’s loss to the Cowboys early with a hamstring injury, had an MRI that came back negative for significant injury.
“Jayden had an MRI on his hamstring today. Good news: not significant or long-term. But I don’t know the status for Monday night just yet,” Quinn said.
Defensive end Dorance Armstrong, however, suffered a “significant injury” that will end his season, per Quinn.
The Commanders face the Chiefs on MNF next week.
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New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore has confirmed that the injuries suffered by center Erik McCoy and running back Kendre Miller are both season-ending.
McCoy has a torn biceps and Miller has a torn ACL. Last season, McCoy was plagued by groin and elbow injuries, limiting him to just seven games.
Jason Owens
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to return to the lineup this week to face the Chicago Bears, but he didn’t practice on Monday with his teammates, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec.
Jackson hasn’t played since suffering a hamstring injury in a Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The two-time MVP has missed Baltimore’s last two games as the Ravens have dropped to 1-5.
It’s been a stunning start to the season for the reigning AFC North champion Ravens, who were projected in the preseason as one of the favorites to compete for a Super Bowl.
Head coach John Harbaugh said after a Week 6 loss to the Rams that he expected Jackson to return to face the Bears following last week’s bye. But, as of now, he’s apparently not ready to practice coming out of the bye week.
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The Houston Texans have activated veteran defensive end Denico Autry from the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Autry hasn’t played a snap for Houston this season due to a serious knee injury.
Rookie sixth-round pick, safety Jaylen Reed, was also activated from the team’s reserve PUP list on Monday.
Mon, October 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM EDT
The Kansas City Chiefs will be without second-round rookie DT Omarr Norman-Lott for the rest of the 2025 season after he suffered a torn ACL in Week 7’s win over the Raiders, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday.
Norman-Lott registered a sack against quarterback Jalen Hurts in his NFL debut in Week 2 and logged his first career start in the week to follow. He has five solo tackles and one assist on the year, including one tackle for loss on limited snaps over five active games.
Mon, October 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM EDT
Things haven’t gone well for the Miami Dolphins this season, and the news hasn’t gotten any better coming out of Week 7, as tight end Darren Waller is now considered “week-to-week” with a pectoral injury, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday. He is reportedly not expected to require surgery for the injury.
Waller came out of retirement to play for the Dolphins, who acquired him from the New York Giants after he sat out the 2024 season. In addition to Waller, the Giants gave up a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick, and in return, New York received a 2026 sixth-round pick from Miami as compensation.
It took Waller some time to get back in the lineup after extended time off, but he made a splashy debut with the team in Week 4 catching three of four targets for 27 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Miami’s lone win of the season over the New York Giants.
Despite having logged just 105 total snaps in that span, Waller leads the Dolphins with four receiving touchdowns this season.
The team is already without star wide receiver Tyree Hill, who suffered a gruesome knee injury in Week 4 that has ended his season. Waller’s absence will only make QB Tua Tagovailoa’s uphill battle toward keeping his job as a starter all the more difficult.
Chris Cwik
The New Orleans Saints may have lost center Erik McCoy for the rest of the 2025 season in Week 7. McCoy is reportedly dealing with a torn bicep that would knock him out for the rest of the year, per Ian Rapoport.
McCoy is among the best centers in the NFL when healthy, but has struggled with injuries since last season, when he was limited to just seven games due to groin and elbow injuries. Despite that, McCoy still made the Pro Bowl last season. It marked the second-straight year he was selected for the contest.