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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
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Giants’ Matt Nagy ready to open up playbook for J.J. McCarthy’s first start
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson a full participant Thursday
ESPN Connects Vikings to Saquon Barkley
Giants committed to helping quarterback J.J. McCarthy 'do what he does best' in Week 7 start
Kevin O’Connell Catches Jab Within “Laughable” J.J. McCarthy Discourse
Vikings CB Isaiah Rodgers Focused on Bigger Impact
Vikings Skipper Says Add to “Bullpen” Offers Plenty of “Juice”
DeForest Buckner on trade rumors: I'm just focused on the Vikings
Lunchbreak: The Athletic Rolls Out 'Big Board' Before NFL Trade Deadline
Should Vikings trade for Justin Herbert? Making the case for and against potential blockbuster deal
Vikings vs. Colts Week 7 Tracker: Injury updates, predictions, storylines and more
Jordan Addison Returns; “Good To Go” Says Coach O’Connell
Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield, Aaron Rodgers
Vikings-Colts First Injury Report
Tom Brady's NFL Power Rankings: Are The Patriots The Best Non-Undefeated Team?
Initial Vikings vs. Colts Injury Report for Week 7 of 2026
A Sneaky Detail to Remember as the Vikings’ Trade Rumors Rage
Justin Herbert trade buzz brings back Vikings' painful Kirk Cousins lesson
A Key Vikings Player Needs To Earn His Contract for Next Season
Who will be NFL's last undefeated team? Evaluating odds, schedules for 49ers, Vikings and Chiefs
Vikings Head Coach Opens the Door to Influx of Returning Talent
Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kenyon Sadiq, T.J. Hockenson, Brenton Strange
NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Experience Little Movement After Improving to 4-0
Two Referees Suspended: Kevin O’Connell Blames Outbursts On ‘High-Energy Moment’
Week 5 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Vikings and Bengals
NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Crack Top 10 After Gritty Victory at Chicago
LIVE: Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels talks to the media
Our Power Rankings are derived from the quality of each team as defined by Point Spread Team Ratings
NFL Week 3 betting: 5 biggest storylines, including sliding Chargers and surging Vikings
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Game Notes: Stevenson Reaches Career High in Receiving Yards
TNF REAX + 6 biggest fantasy questions we want answered in Week 7
Caleb Williams, Bears find just enough to hold off Pats
Patriots try unconventional late-game tactic in loss to Bears
Kmet injures knee, carted off late in Bears' win
Sources: Eagles RB Barkley expected to practice, in line to play vs. Cowboys
NFL Week 7: Instant analysis from Patriots’ loss to Bears
Instant analysis from Patriots’ loss to Bears
Game Recap: Bears knock off Patriots on Thursday Night Football, improve to 5-2
Cole Kmet exits Week 7 game against New England
Brian Schottenheimer: George Pickens "needs to understand he impacts us in the run game"
5 moments that defined the Patriots’ loss to the Bears
NFL Week 7 Recap: New England Patriots 24, Chicago Bears 30
Cole Kmet injury updates as Bears TE carted off on 'Thursday Night Football'
Steelers climb AFC playoff standings after Bears defeat Patriots
Bears v Patriots – Bears prevail with a statement win
New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 10/22
Caleb Williams outduels Drake Maye as Bears down Patriots on TNF: Winners and losers
Patrick Mahomes practicing Thursday
NFC Playoff Picture: Bears up to the 5th spot with win over Patriots
Caleb Williams Outduels Drake Maye: 4 Takeaways From The Bears' Win
Patriots playoff picture: How loss to Bears impacts AFC standings
Patriots playoff picture after losing to the Bears in Week 7
NFL Week 7 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Patriots-Bears
Thursday Night Football: Bears fend off Patriots 30-24
Gamebook: Patriots at Bears Week 7
Patriots vs. Bears recap: Error-prone Pats lose 30-24 in Chicago
Chicago Bears Postgame Quotes 10/22
Marlon Humphrey complains about "slander" of Lamar Jackson
Bears TE Cole Kmet carted off with a knee injury
Bears TE Kmet carted off with a knee injury
Bears DB Malik Muhammad doubtful to return with toe injury
NFL teams are reportedly interested in potential Shemar Stewart trade
Drake Maye's second TD makes it a one-score game again
What were the Bears doing? Patriots score improbable TD on final play before halftime
Bears respond to disastrous end of first half with TD drive
Da Coach: Bears pay homage to Mike Ditka at first home game since coach's death
Faulk, Hall of Famer and Southern coach, reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
Brian Schottenheimer issues challenge to George Pickens as Cowboys search for answers on offense
Giants’ Matt Nagy ready to open up playbook for J.J. McCarthy’s first start
Report: Multiple teams have trade interest in Jonathan Taylor
Follow live: Bears host Patriots in TNF showdown
Browns' offensive line looks to limit Jeffery Simmons' interior presence
Why C.J. Stroud and a surging Texans pass game can still make a playoff run amid slow start
Split decision: Caleb Williams outperforms Drake Maye in Bears' win over Pats
How to win, how to lose: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers week 7 game preview
Vikings-Colts Second Injury Report
NFL Week 7 buzz: What we're hearing on QB situations, trade candidates and the wild NFC East
Bears pay tribute to Mike Ditka ahead of 'Thursday Night Football'
Key Matchups: The main objective is keeping Kirk Cousins' jersey clean against Rams
Larry Fitzgerald Finally Will Say Goodbye At Ring Of Honor/Number Retirement Ceremony
Ravens upgrade Vega Ioane, Rashod Bateman on Thursday injury report
The Lions’ heavy offense will stretch the Packers’ thin defensive line
Aaron Donald: 'We just got to do our job'
BTSC Thursday Night Football thread: Patriots at Bears
Fantasy Football 2026: Week 7 preview – Start/sit and more
Seahawks defense ailing ahead of matchup against Chiefs
Rams WR Puka Nacua suffers calf injury, leaves practice
Sam Darnold & Seahawks Looking To Be More 'Consistent' Moving Forward
Seahawks fan chat: Patriots and Bears kick off Week 7
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson a full participant Thursday
Lamar Jackson remains limited at practice
Quinnen Williams: Cowboys can still 'achieve all our goals' in 2026
Broncos vs. Cardinals practice participation report: Thursday
Raiders TE Brock Bowers returns to full practice
More Bad News For Rams: Star WR Puka Nacua Leaves Practice Early With Calf Injury
Eagles Injury Report: Saquon Barkley limited while other key offensive starters miss practice
Patriots vs. Bears live updates: Score, news, discussion for Thursday Night Football
Cowboys vs. Eagles Injury Report
Suited up, matcha drink in hand: Caleb Williams leads NFL Week 7 arrivals
Jets defense is winning turnover battle despite lack of interceptions
Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals: How to watch, listen and live stream the Broncos' Week 7 game
NFL sends needed message with big fines for coaches who berate officials | Opinion
Source: Several teams interested in Colts RB Taylor as Indy mulls next moves
Commanders at the bye: What Jayden Daniels, Washington offense must fix
NFL Expert Picks: Vikings Picked by Most Against Colts in Week 7
Broncos on pace to break franchise record for fewest offensive yards per play
Saquon Barkley limited in return to Eagles practice
Bears-Patriots Inactives: T.J. Edwards is out; Jonah Jackson is in
Dallas Goedert unable to practice Thursday
Puka Nacua injured in Rams’ Thursday practice
Spadaro: Tanner McKee looks to win the trust of his teammates
Puka Nacua leaves practice early with calf injury
Browns, Titans Week 7 injury reports: New, big concern for CLE; changes for both sides
Rams’ injury nightmare gets even worse as Puka Nacua suffers new setback
2026 Week 7 rooting guide for Cowboys fans
Buccaneers at Panthers: Thursday injury report for Week 7
Saquon Barkley trade proposals: Six deals Eagles could consider, including stunning Giants reunion
Rams star Puka Nacua leaves practice after sustaining a calf injury
Another Nick Bosa-less practice for the 49ers
Patriots say Christian Gonzalez is questionable tonight with an illness
NFL Week 7 picks, predictions: Patriots vs. Bears on TNF
Week 7 Yahoo Fantasy x Arena Club Slab Packs: Trevor Lawrence, Christian McCaffrey among chase cards
Bears vs. Patriots: Yeah, I’m thinking we’re back
Start/Sit Chart - All Week 7 Fantasy Football Matchups and Player Ratings
Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings: All League Formats
Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 7, 8, 9, 10) - Defense Streamers and Starts (2026)
Week 7 Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Top 5 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Football - Week 7 (2026)
For Derrick Brown, taking a few snaps off is with the long haul in mind
Ravens CB Humphrey displeased with 'slander' against QB Jackson
Barring setbacks, Bucs QB Mayfield expected to start vs. Panthers
Cobie Durant aiming to do his part for Cowboys secondary, help create turnovers
Key Colts veterans provide answers to possibility of being moved before trade deadline
NFL picks and predictions: Dolphins vs. Jets odds, winners for full Week 7 schedule
Tyler Warren, Sauce Gardner remain out of practice for Colts
Nick Sirianni again says little about Jalen Hurts
Klint Kubiak knows his Raiders must course correct in the red zone
Falcons injury report: Atlanta releases lengthy list as prep for 49ers continues
News & Notes: Marlon Humphrey Preparing for 'Biggest Test Yet' Facing Bengals
Bengals vs. Ravens Week 7 Preview: The Orange and Black Insider
Packers work out punters on Thursday
Marlon Humphrey on Ja'Marr Chase: It would be cool if I didn't match up with him so much
Giants committed to helping quarterback J.J. McCarthy 'do what he does best' in Week 7 start
Bengals vs. Ravens Injury Report: Lamar Jackson limited again
Rashee Rice remains out of practice on Thursday, Travis Kelce limited
Packers Injury Report: Luke Musgrave’s 2026 return is uncertain
Bucky's Breakdown: 3 areas the Raiders can clean up in order to get back in the win column
Chiefs-Seahawks Week 7 Thursday injury report: Rashee Rice stays sidelined
Bucs Activate WR Sills, Place LB Rozeboom on Injured Reserve
Cowboys injuries: Cobie Durant a limited participant Thursday
NOTEBOOK: Branch 'ready to roll' as he nears return
Trivia Thursday: Monday Night Rivalry vs. Philly
George Pickens limited in Thursday's practice with shoulder injury
Packers, USA Football award fall grants to youth football leagues
Lamar Jackson listed as limited in practice for second straight day
Jordan Love (back) upgraded to full participant on Thursday
Thursday’s Saints vs. Steelers Injury Report: C.J. Donaldson Full
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Plans To Start Vs. Panthers On Sunday
Let’s talk about Wisconsin game day beer
Quarterback Outlook in Week Seven, Tetairoa McMillan's Prowess & More | Bucs Blitz
Falcons waive DB Malcolm DeWalt IV
Game Preview: Patriots vs. Bears | 2026 Week 7
Eagles sign former Giants draft pick to practice squad, re-sign two other players
Patriots place Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve, elevate pair for Week 7
Former NY Giant joins the Philadelphia Eagles
Breece Hall returns to Jets practice
Jets-Dolphins Game Preview | 'We're Right at the Cusp of It'
Eagles sign RB Jaydon Blue, G Evan Neal, and LB Anfernee Orji to the practice squad
Bucky Irving returns to Bucs practice, Emeka Egbuka is still out
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Week 7 Thursday
NY Giants injury news: Andrew Thomas, Jermaine Eluemunor, Marcus Mbow all practice
Packers-Lions Injury Report | Oct. 22, 2026
3 keys to a Cincinnati Bengals victory vs. the Baltimore Ravens
Browns vs. Titans Week 7 picks: Cleveland favored, but some still see Tennessee winning
Week 7 injury report: Lions healthy; Packers RB Josh Jacobs’ first practice of season
Jets OC Frank Reich Sees a Lot of Room for Improvement
Falcons release DB Malcolm DeWalt IV
DeForest Buckner landing spots: Where Colts Pro Bowl DT could go in wake of Chris Ballard's firing
Trey Hendrickson on facing the Bengals: It's not an individual sport
Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign LB Jamal Hill to the Practice Squad
Patriots Place G Alijah Vera-Tucker on Injured Reserve; Announce Additional Roster Moves
Jets Injury Report | Week 7 vs. Dolphins - Thursday
Lions vs. Packers practice report: Oct. 22
Practice Notebook: Several, including Justin Walley, return to practice
Jets' Reich hears about Wilson's frustration, likes when stars 'make noise'
Buccaneers-Panthers Injury Report Oct.22: Egbuka, Godwin Jr. and Goedeke Among Non-Participants
How well do you know your Eagles vs. Cowboys history?
Week 7 Tracker: Latest news, notes & roster moves
Chiefs place LT Simmons on IR: He's 'just not there yet'
Seahawks RB Charbonnet activated off PUP list, added to roster
Week 7 Thursday Injury Report: Still no Jaelan Phillips, but others returned
ESPN proposes a 49ers-Colts trade
Lions sign WR DeAndre Carter to 53-man roster
Steelers rule out CB Brandin Echols, WR Ben Skowronek for Paris trip
Week 7 Blog: Strictly business
Saints Thursday Injury Report: 2026 Week 7 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers’ T.J. Watt limited with calf injury
NFL puts $750,000 in head coach fines on hold, with a catch: Behave the rest of the season
Rams could help resurrect this receiver’s career with trade
Steve Spagnuolo endorses Chris Roland-Wallace after ejection in Week 6
NFL Power Rankings: Week 7 Edition
Zach Charbonnet activated off injured reserve
Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
Seahawks injury update: Elijah Arroyo’s season is over
Cowboys' Jerry Jones says Dallas could be 'active' at trade deadline: Here's who it should target
Browns host Ron Clark Academy House System assembly at Riverside School
Cowboys can get the victory Monday night in Philadelphia
7 Lions coordinator takeaways for Packers week
Cowboys buscan corregir errores y encontrar consistencia en la defensiva
Evaluating Commanders OC David Blough through Washington bye week
From superteam to 2-4 disappointment? Barnwell on what has gone wrong for the Rams
Steelers fan event at Bastille bar canceled amid civil unrest in Paris
Baker Mayfield: Thumb is in a place where it’s strong enough to be able to play
Rams have signed 9 different kickers since Greg Zuerlein left