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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Back at practice, as expected
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 11:19 AM
Mayfield (thumb) was seen participating in Wednesday's practice and was throwing while wearing a glove on his right hand, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Just as head coach Todd Bowles suggested would be the case Monday, Mayfield was able to get back on the field for the Buccaneers' first day of Week 7 prep in what marked the veteran quarterback's first appearance in practice since dislocating his right thumb Sept. 27. Per Jenna Laine of ESPN.com, the Buccaneers are preparing for undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to make a fourth straight start this Sunday at Carolina, but Mayfield could change those plans if he shows that he can grip the football securely and throw without any major hindrance during the team's practices this week. The Buccaneers will release their first injury report of the week later Wednesday, when it will be known whether Mayfield was a limited or full participant in practice. |
J.J. McCarthy J.J. McCarthy Headed for Week 7 start
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 11:12 AM
The Giants plan to start McCarthy at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Texans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After replacing the struggling Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to New Orleans, McCarthy now appears set to take over as the Giants' starting quarterback. McCarthy earned the starting assignment after nearly leading the Giants to a comeback win in Week 6, completing 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception in relief of Winston. |
Notches first sack of 2026
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 10:36 AM
Karlaftis registered six total tackles, a sack and two pass breakups in Sunday's 22-6 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Though Sunday's contest marked the first time all season that he notched a sack, Karlaftis has been making life difficult on quarterbacks throughout the campaign. Per Pro Football Focus, Karlaftis ranks seventh in the NFL with 27 total quarterback pressures, including 19 over the Chiefs' past two games. Karlaftis has also tallied 21 tackles, four pass breakups and an interception through five appearances. |
Jordyn Tyson Jordyn Tyson Not slated to practice this week
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 8:31 AM
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said Tuesday that Tyson (hamstring) is "getting closer" but won't practice this week, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: Tyson made the trip to Paris ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Steelers, but he's not ready to have his 21-day practice window opened just yet. While the Saints haven't provided many specifics regarding where Tyson stands in his recovery from a right hamstring strain beyond noting that he's "improving," the team has a bye coming Week 8, so rookie wideout will be afforded more time to get closer to 100 percent before potentially getting back on the field. If Tyson is able to resume practicing coming out of the bye week, he could be a candidate to make his NFL debut as soon as Nov. 8, when the Saints host the Browns. |
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Records eight tackles vs. Arizona
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 PM
Curl finished Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Cardinals with eight tackles (three solo).
Analysis: Curl played every single defensive snap for a third consecutive game and the fourth time this season, and he finished Sunday's contest as the Rams' second-leading tackler behind Nate Landman (10). Curl has registered eight combined tackles in back-to-back outings and is up to 30 tackles (18 solo) and two pass defenses through six regular-season games. |
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Secures 10 tackles in loss
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:56 PM
Smith compiled 10 total tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Smith was able to recorded double-digit stops for the first time this season, finishing third on the team behind linebacker Josiah Trotter (12) and cornerback Zyon McCollum (11). Smith has now registered 34 total tackles (20 solo), a pass defensed and a forced fumble over the first six contests of the 2026 campaign. |
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Notches first career sack
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:52 PM
Scott recorded eight total tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Scott was able to register a season-high eight tackles, most notably bringing down Aaron Rodgers for his first career sack in the second quarter. The cornerback has now compiled 32 total tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over the first six regular-season games of his NFL career. |
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Double-digit stops in Week 6 loss
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:51 PM
Landman recorded 10 tackles (six solo) during the Rams' 18-16 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
Analysis: Landman led the Rams in total tackles Sunday, and it was his third consecutive game with double-digit stops. He's up to 51 combined tackles through six regular-season games, which leads the Rams and is 12th-most in the NFL. He's well on track to crack 100-plus tackles for a second-straight year and for the third time in his five-year NFL career. |
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Registers 11 tackles in loss
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:48 PM
McCollum compiled 11 total tackles (seven solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: McCollum finished second on the team in tackles behind linebacker Josiah Trotter (12). The cornerback was also able to register at least one pass defensed for the fourth time this season. McCollum is now up to 27 total tackles (22 solo) and seven passes defensed over the first six regular-season games of the year. |
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Picks off Brissett in Week 6 loss
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:42 PM
Lake registered seven tackles (six solo) and an interception during the Rams' 18-16 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
Analysis: Lake picked off Jacoby Brissett early in the first quarter on a pass intended for Trey McBride, which the Rams offense converted into a 44-yard field goal six plays later. It was Lake's second interception of the season, which is already a career-high for the 2022 sixth-rounder. He's also up to eight pass defenses through six regular-season games, which is tied for second-most in the NFL behind Jacob Parrish (nine). |
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Notches 12 tackles in Week 6
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:41 PM
Trotter recorded 12 total tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Trotter was sharp again in Week 6, registering double-digit stops for the third time this season while playing every defensive snap in the loss. The linebacker has now registered 52 total tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pick-six over five games to open the 2026 campaign. |
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Logs seven tackles in Week 6 OT win
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:36 PM
Brisker posted seven tackles (four solo) during the Steelers' 26-19 overtime win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Brisker played every single defensive snap for the fifth time in six games this season, and he has logged at least six tackles in each of those outings. He's up to 41 combined tackles in 2026 and is on track to crack 100 tackles for the third time in his NFL career and the first time since 2023, when he played for the Bears. |
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Two sacks in loss
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:36 PM
Walker recorded seven total tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Walker was able to register a season-high seven stops, most notably getting to Aaron Rodgers for a pair of sacks in the third and fourth quarters. The linebacker has now compiled 17 total tackles (10 solo), including 4.0 sacks, over six games to open the 2026 campaign. |
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Team-high 11 stops vs. Tampa Bay
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:32 PM
Wilson recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) during Sundays' 26-19 overtime win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Payton led the Steelers in tackles Sunday, and it was the third time he's logged double-digit stops this season. The third-year linebacker is up to 55 combines tackles, which leads the Steelers and is eighth-most in the NFL. He should remain busy in Week 7 against the Saints, whose offense led by QB Tyler Shough put up 34 points in a win over the Giants in Week 6. |
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Tallies first sacks of 2026
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:27 PM
Herbig recorded six solo tackles, including 2.0 sacks, during the Steelers' 26-19 overtime win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Herbig did not record a sack through the first five games of the regular season, but the fourth-year pro got to quarterback Jalon Daniels twice during Sunday's OT victory. Herbig is up to 18 tackles (13 solo) and one forced fumble through six regular-season games while working in a rotational role on defense. |
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Double-digit stops again in Week 6
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:26 PM
Werner recorded 11 total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed during Sunday's 34-27 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Werner was able to register double-digit stops for the second straight week and third time overall this season. The linebacker was also able to get to the quarterback in Week 6, sacking Jameis Winston in the second quarter. Through six games so far this year, Werner has compiled 46 total tackles (23 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also producing two passes defensed. |
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Game-winning sack in OT
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:21 PM
Ramsey tallied 10 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Steelers' 26-19 overtime win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Ramsey was responsible for two of the Steelers' five sacks on Jalon Daniels during Sunday's OT win. Ramsey's first sack came on the third play of the game, and his second sack on Daniels was on a fourth-and-8 in overtime to seal the game for the Steelers. Ramsey has accumulated 19 total tackles over his last two games and is up to 37 stops (23 solo), two pass defenses and one forced fumble through six regular-season games. |
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Picks off two passes in victory
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:19 PM
Emerson recorded seven solo tackles and four passes defensed, including two interceptions, during Sunday's 34-27 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Emerson was all over the field in Week 6, finishing second on the team in tackles behind linebacker Pete Werner (11). The cornerback was thrust into a more prominent role in the secondary after Kool-Aid McKinstry was forced out of the game with a migraine, and Emerson definitely didn't disappoint. He was able to reel in a pair of interceptions, picking off Jameis Winston in the third quarter before jumping in front of a pass from J.J. McCarthy one quarter later. |
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Big performance in Week 6 victory
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:13 PM
Simmons logged six tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery during the Titans' 26-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: Simmons had just 1.0 sacks through five regular-season games, but he doubled that total during Sunday's win, which was Tennessee's first of the 2026 campaign. He stripped Jonathan Taylor of the football on the Colts' opening play of the third quarter and recovered the football himself, which led to a 29-yard field goal by Joey Slye seven plays later to put the Titans on the board. Simmons leads all defensive tackles with 34 combined stops through six regular-season games. |
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Logs first interception
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:05 PM
Bullock tallied five tackles (three solo) and an interception during Houston's win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Bullock had a strong outing in the win, logging the Texans' lone interception of Trevor Lawrence. The 23-year-old has now logged 26 tackles (17 solo) and an interception across six games to start the season. |
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