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2026 NFL season ongoing developments

Teams navigate quarterback decisions, injuries, records and notable events during the 2026 NFL season.

9 stories447 sourcesUpdated Oct 12, 2026

In this storyline:Caleb Williams Malik Willis Will Campbell Kyle Monangai Mike Ditka Jared Goff New Orleans Saints Chicago Bears

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Oct 12, 2026
NFL teams are weighing major quarterback questions including Seattle's pressure on Sam Darnold and Miami's options with Malik Willis.
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Oct 12, 2026
Bears coach Ben Johnson says Caleb Williams is on track to return from a Grade 2 hamstring injury.
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Oct 12, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs broke Barry Sanders’ under-25 career touchdown record with a fourth-quarter score against Arizona.
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Oct 12, 2026
Patriots LT Will Campbell injured his right knee again in a win over the Raiders and is expected to miss time.
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NFL legend Mike Ditka dies at 86

Mike Ditka, who led the 15-1 Bears to a 46-10 Super Bowl XX win and was the first tight end in the Hall of Fame, died at 86 on October 9, 2026.

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Ravens Rally Past Falcons for Overtime Win

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-23 in overtime, overcoming Atlanta’s defensive pressure and a Jessie Bates III fumble-return touchdown. The Falcons entered the matchup on a two-game winning streak, while Baltimore was without injured quarterback Lamar Jackson.

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Falcons QB Penix Says Rib Injury Isn't Long-Term

Penix said rib injury "not something that is going to be a long-term thing" after late sack in Falcons’ 23-30 OT loss; Stefanski set Monday imaging.

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Lions rout Cardinals 45-21, score 31 unanswered

The Detroit Lions scored 31 unanswered points to beat the Arizona Cardinals 45-21, with Jared Goff throwing three touchdown passes and Jahmyr Gibbs rushing for 151 yards and two scores. Gibbs also set an NFL record for most touchdowns before age 25, while Arizona’s defense continued to struggle and the team finalized a trade sending receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston during the game.

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Bears' Caleb Williams Misses Third Straight Game

The Bears will be without hamstring-injured quarterback Caleb Williams for their Week 5 game against the Packers, with Tyson Bagent starting as Williams remains week-to-week. Running back Kyle Monangai, who sustained a thumb injury (and was later listed with a toe issue), is considered day-to-day and is expected to be okay.

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Bears coach says Caleb Williams making progress toward possible return

After a 31-7 Packers loss, Ben Johnson says Caleb Williams is on track from a Grade 2 hamstring; Atlanta return is close.

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NFL Teams Weigh Quarterback Plans Amid Uneven Starts

NFL teams are weighing major quarterback questions: Seattle faces pressure to curb Sam Darnold’s turnovers or consider Drew Lock, while Miami may need to give Kyle McCord a chance if Malik Willis’ poor play continues. Atlanta, by contrast, is encouraged by Michael Penix Jr.’s rapid progress, though upcoming tests will show whether he can lead the team against top competition.

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Patriots left tackle Campbell injures same knee again

Patriots LT Will Campbell injured his right knee again in a 45-17 win over the Raiders and was ruled out; MRI Monday on a believed sprain, expected to miss time.

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Jahmyr Gibbs Breaks Sanders’ Under-25 TD Record

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs first tied Barry Sanders’ record of 57 career touchdowns before age 25, then broke it with a fourth-quarter score against Arizona, reaching 58. Gibbs turns 25 in March 2027, giving him the rest of the season and more time to extend the record.

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