Sports picks for Friday, October 2, 2026

LAR: 284 team passing yards per game to PHI's 191.7

LAR is at 284 team passing yards per game over 3 games; PHI is at 191.7 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season LAR was at 268.1 over 17 games and PHI at 194.3 over 17 games.

DAL: 57.1% third-down conversion rate to HOU's 36.4%

Dallas is converting 57.1% of third downs to Houston's 36.4%. Houston sits right around last season's 37.2%, so that looks like their level, while Dallas has jumped from 41.1% and will likely come back down over a full season. Three games is a short run for a rate this high. In Houston, the matchup tilts on whether Dallas keeps extending drives, because the Texans haven't been staying on the field either.

SF: 7.47 yards per play to DEN's 4.87

DEN is at 4.87 yards per play over 3 games; SF is at 7.47 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DEN was at 5.32 over 17 games and SF at 5.49 over 17 games.

BAL: 6.67 yards per play to TEN's 4.77

Baltimore gains almost two yards more per play than Tennessee, and both teams have improved on last season's 5.92 and 4.38 marks while keeping the same gap. The big plays tell the story: the Ravens had seven gains of 20 or more in their last game, with Lamar Jackson hitting Rashod Bateman for 31 and Derrick Henry breaking a 29-yard run, while the Titans had one, a 20-yard Cam Ward throw to Carnell Tate. Tennessee needs long, patient drives to keep up, and that's a hard way to win on the road.

DAL: 1 sack taken per game to HOU's 3.33

Dallas has taken one sack a game while Houston's quarterback has gone down 3.33 times. Last season both teams were around two and a half, 2.38 for Dallas and 2.58 for Houston, so Dallas's protection number is the one most likely to climb back. Three games is a small sample for sacks, which bunch up in single bad outings. At home, Houston's protection issues are the thing to watch, since drive-killing sacks feed directly into its third-down troubles.

CHI: 184.3 rushing yards per game to NYJ's 92.3

Chicago is running for twice as many yards as the Jets, 184.3 a game against 92.3. The Bears ran well last season too at 144.5, so a strong ground game fits who they are, while the Jets have slipped from 123.3. Three games inflate both directions, so Chicago's number likely cools a bit. At home, this sets up as Chicago wanting to lean on the run, shorten the game and force the Jets to answer through the air.

BUF: 33.7 points per game to NE's 12

Buffalo is scoring at a pace almost three times New England's through three games. Last season these offenses were nearly level, 28.3 for Buffalo and 28.8 for the Patriots, so the bigger story is New England falling to 12 a game. Some of that should bounce back over a full season, but three games of a stalled offense is a real signal heading into Buffalo. If the Patriots can't sustain drives, Buffalo gets to play with a lead and control the tempo.

BAL: 30.7 points per game to TEN's 12.3

Baltimore is scoring 30.7 a game to Tennessee's 12.3, and both teams have moved in the direction of last season's gap: the Ravens up from 24.9, the Titans down from 16.7. Baltimore's three-game pace probably settles somewhat, but the Titans scored little last year too, so their struggles look real. In Baltimore, the question is how long Tennessee can keep pace before the game script forces them out of what they want to do.

MIN: 13.7 points allowed per game to MIA's 28.7

Minnesota is giving up 13.7 points a game while Miami is allowing more than double that at 28.7. Both defenses have moved from last season, Minnesota from 19.6 and Miami from 24.9, which points to a real gap even if three games exaggerates it. The Vikings' number likely rises some as the schedule deepens. In Minnesota, Miami's offense has to find points against a defense that has been stingy, while the Dolphins' defense has shown little resistance.

SF: 32.7 points per game to DEN's 20

DEN is at 20 points per game over 3 games; SF is at 32.7 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DEN was at 23.6 over 17 games and SF at 25.7 over 17 games.

BUF: 75% red-zone scoring rate to NE's 16.7%

NE is at 16.7% red-zone scoring rate over 3 games; BUF is at 75% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NE was at 57.1% over 17 games and BUF at 66.2% over 17 games.

JAX: 88.9% red-zone scoring rate to CIN's 50%

JAX is at 88.9% red-zone scoring rate over 3 games; CIN is at 50% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season JAX was at 61.8% over 17 games and CIN at 66.7% over 17 games.

GB: 266.7 team passing yards per game to TB's 185

Green Bay is throwing for 266.7 a game over 3 games, well above its 212.8 last season, while Tampa Bay sits at 185, down from 205.9. The Packers look like the side that will push the ball downfield. Both moves come from three games, so expect each to drift back toward last season. A bettor can weigh whether Tampa's passing dip is real before buying a back-and-forth game.

Caleb Douglas (WR) is out for MIA

Douglas has an ankle injury and is ruled out for Sunday at Minnesota, so the Dolphins play without him at receiver. Out means he will not dress. The report does not say who takes his targets, so wait on the inactive list before betting Miami's other receivers.

Justin Jefferson (WR) is out for MIN

Jefferson has an ankle injury and is ruled out for Sunday against the Dolphins, so the Vikings play without him. Out means he will not suit up. The report does not name who absorbs his targets, so Minnesota's other receivers and their passing totals are the place to look once the lineup is set.

Robert Beal Jr. (DE) is out for MIA

Beal, a Dolphins defensive end, is ruled out Sunday at Minnesota with a hamstring injury, reported Oct 3. Out means he will not play. The sheet does not name who picks up his snaps, so Miami has one fewer edge rusher against the Vikings.

Charles Demmings (CB) is out for MIN

Demmings, a Vikings cornerback, is out Sunday against the Dolphins with a hamstring injury, reported Oct 3. He will not play. No replacement is listed here, so Minnesota goes deeper into its corner group against Miami's passing game.

Brett Thorson (P) is out for MIN

Thorson, the Vikings punter, is out Sunday against the Dolphins with a hamstring injury, reported Oct 3. Out means he will not play, so someone else handles the punts, and the sheet does not say who. A fill-in punter can shift field position a few yards at a time, which is a small factor in a close game.

Josh Simmons (OT) is out for KC

Simmons, a Chiefs tackle, is out Sunday at Las Vegas with a back injury, reported Oct 3. He will not play. The sheet does not name his replacement, so Kansas City has a backup at tackle against the Raiders pass rush.

Aidan O'Connell (QB) is questionable for LV

O'Connell sat out Wednesday's practice for a personal reason, not an injury. Questionable means it's roughly a coin flip whether he plays, and a personal absence can clear up fast or drag on. With Kansas City coming to Las Vegas, wait for the later practice reports before touching any Raiders passing number.

Jackson Powers-Johnson (G) is out for LV

Las Vegas will be without guard Jackson Powers-Johnson against Kansas City. The report lists no injury or timeline. Interior line absences show up in the run game and inside pressure, so the replacement guard is the name to find before the game.

Nick Bosa (DE) is out for SF

Out means no decision is left: Kyle Shanahan said on Monday, Sep 28, that Bosa will not play Sunday against the Broncos because of a calf injury. Since the call came early in the week, the number should already account for his absence. The sheet does not name who takes his snaps, so look at how the Niners rotate their defensive ends before you trust any Denver passing angle.

Dondrea Tillman (LB) is out for DEN

Tillman, a Broncos linebacker, is ruled out Sunday at San Francisco with a hamstring injury, reported Oct 3. Out means he will not play. No replacement is named on the sheet, so Denver's linebacker group is one short against the 49ers.

James Thompson Jr. (DT) is out for SF

San Francisco defensive tackle James Thompson Jr. has an ankle injury and was ruled out early in the week for the Week 4 game against Denver. With the news out since Sep 29, the market has had time to adjust. Someone else on the interior rotation absorbs his snaps against the Broncos run game.

Brenen Thompson (WR) is out for LAC

Thompson's quadriceps injury rules him out for the Chargers at Seattle. Los Angeles is also missing tight end Charlie Kolar and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson this week, and quarterback Trey Lance is questionable. The Chargers head into Seattle shorthanded in several spots, which is the bigger picture for this game.

Jadarian Price (RB) is out for SEA

Seattle running back Jadarian Price was ruled out Friday by coach Mike Macdonald for Sunday against the Chargers. The sheet gives no injury detail. His carries go to the other Seattle backs, which can matter if you are looking at rushing props.

Charlie Kolar (TE) is out for LAC

Kolar is out with a forearm injury for Sunday's game in Seattle. He joins receiver Brenen Thompson on the Chargers' list of missing pass catchers, so the targets are thinner than usual. The sheet does not name who takes the tight end snaps.

Dalvin Tomlinson (DT) is out for LAC

Tomlinson's hamstring keeps him out of the Chargers' trip to Seattle. Losing a defensive tackle takes size out of the middle of the line against the run. He is one of three Chargers ruled out this week, along with Brenen Thompson and Charlie Kolar.

Trey Lance (QB) is questionable for LAC

Lance has a groin injury and is questionable, which means it is a real coin flip whether he plays at Seattle. A quarterback's status shapes the whole offense, so his final designation is the news to wait for. The Chargers are already missing Brenen Thompson and Charlie Kolar from their pass catchers.

Kayode Awosika (G) is out for LAC

Chargers guard Kayode Awosika is out at Seattle, with no injury detail on the report. A backup guard will start. Interior protection is the area to watch, though the sheet does not say how much Awosika has been playing.

Xavier Legette (WR) is out for CAR

Carolina receiver Xavier Legette has a knee injury and is out for Sunday night against Detroit. Carolina has to find his targets elsewhere in the receiver group. The sheet does not say who gains, so watch the depth chart for the next man up.

Ben Bartch (G) is out for DET

Bartch, a Lions guard, is out Sunday at Carolina with a foot injury, reported Oct 3. He will not play. The sheet does not name a replacement, so Detroit uses a fill-in on the interior line. Carolina is also without guard Damien Lewis, so both teams are patching a guard spot in this game.

Damien Lewis (G) is out for CAR

Lewis, a Panthers guard, is out Sunday against the Lions with an elbow injury, reported Oct 3. He will not play. Detroit is also missing a guard in Ben Bartch, so both interior lines are shorthanded, and tackle Monroe Freeling is questionable for Carolina, which could leave the Panthers line thinner still.

Ko Kieft (TE) is out for TB

Kieft has an elbow injury and is ruled out for Sunday against the Packers, so the Bucs are without him at tight end. The report does not say who fills his snaps. Any prop built on Tampa's tight end usage should wait for the final inactive list.

Benjamin Morrison (CB) is out for TB

Morrison has a quadriceps injury and is ruled out for Sunday against Green Bay, so the Bucs play a cornerback short. Out means he will not dress. The report names no replacement, so the Packers' passing game is the spot to watch once Tampa's corner lineup is set.

Warren Brinson (DT) is out for GB

Brinson, a Packers defensive tackle, is out Sunday at Tampa Bay with calf and groin injuries, reported Oct 3. He will not play. Anthony Campbell, another Packers defensive tackle, is also ruled out, so Green Bay is two bodies down inside, and the Buccaneers run game is the place that shortage could show up.

Anthony Campbell (DT) is out for GB

Campbell, a Packers defensive tackle, is out Sunday at Tampa Bay with an ankle injury, reported Oct 3. He will not play. Warren Brinson is also ruled out at the same spot, so the Packers rotation inside is thin, and a bettor looking at Buccaneers rushing numbers has a reason to check who is left on the depth chart.

Rueben Bain Jr. (LB) is out for TB

Bain (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Reported Oct 2.

Aaron Banks (G) is out for GB

Banks (toe/knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. Reported Oct 3.

Ethan Pocic (C) is out for BAL

Pocic has a knee injury and is set to miss significant time, per a Sep 29 report from the Ravens' official site. Losing the starting center means a new player snapping the ball and making the line calls against Tennessee. Line changes like this tend to show up in the run game and in protection, so watch how Baltimore's offense looks early before leaning on it in live betting.

Jovaughn Gwyn (G) is out for BAL

Gwyn has a fractured fibula that will likely need surgery, reported Oct 1. That points to a long absence, well beyond this week's game against Tennessee. The Ravens will need a new answer at guard, and the report does not say who it is yet.

Lamar Jackson (QB) is questionable for BAL

Jackson is Baltimore's starting quarterback, so any limit on him changes how this offense works. He is dealing with a back injury, and he was on the field at the start of Thursday's practice, per a report on Oct 1. Questionable means it is uncertain whether he plays, and practicing on Thursday is a good sign for his chances. The Friday practice report and his final designation are the details to check before betting this game.

Trey Hendrickson (LB) is out for BAL

Hendrickson is listed as out for the Ravens against Tennessee, so he will not play Sunday. The report gives no injury detail or replacement. Anything you were counting on from Baltimore's pass rush in this one should account for him being off the field.

Cobie Durant (CB) is out for DAL

Durant has a hamstring injury and is ruled out for Sunday at Houston, so Dallas plays a cornerback down. Out means he will not suit up. The report does not name his replacement, so the Texans' passing game is where his absence would show.

DeMarvion Overshown (LB) is out for DAL

Overshown has a hamstring injury and is ruled out for Sunday against the Texans. Out means he sits. Dallas is also without cornerback Cobie Durant for this game, so the Cowboys' defense is missing two starters' worth of names on the report.

Azeez Al-Shaair (LB) is out for HOU

Al-Shaair has a groin injury and is ruled out for Houston's game against Dallas. Out means no decision left to wait on. The Texans play this one without him at linebacker, and the sheet does not say who takes over his snaps.

MIN: 11.1% red-zone scoring allowed to MIA's 78.6%

MIA is at 78.6% red-zone scoring allowed over 3 games; MIN is at 11.1% over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

TB: 37.5% red-zone scoring allowed to GB's 83.3%

Tampa Bay has let opponents score touchdowns on 37.5% of red-zone trips, while Green Bay has given them up on 83.3%. That is three games each, and red-zone rates swing hard on a handful of snaps, so neither number is settled. The sheet does not say who either team played, which matters a lot at this size. For this game, the edge sits with Tampa Bay finishing drives, but expect both rates to drift toward the middle as trips pile up.

NO: 281.3 pass yards a game to ATL's 167.7

New Orleans throws for 281.3 yards a game and Atlanta for 167.7, over three games. Last season the Saints were at 219.3 and the Falcons at 207.2, so the Saints' passing has jumped and Atlanta's has dropped. Both should move back toward last season. For this game, the Saints' passing attack carries the offense at home, and Atlanta has to find more through the air than it has so far.

SF: 7.47 yards a snap to DEN's 4.87

The widest gap between these two is yards a snap: DEN averaged 4.87 yards a snap on offense over 3 games; SF averaged 7.47 yards a snap on offense over 3 games this season. Last season DEN was at 5.32 over 17 games and SF at 5.49 over 17 games.

MIN: 13.7 points allowed a game to MIA's 28.7

Minnesota's defense has given up 13.7 points a game through three games, while Miami's has allowed 28.7. Both numbers moved hard from last season: Minnesota allowed 19.6 a game, Miami 24.9, so the Vikings improved and the Dolphins slipped. Three games is a small sample, and both figures likely drift back toward last season's marks. For this game, the question is whether Miami's offense can score enough against a defense that has held up early while its own defense keeps leaking points.

DAL: 1 sacks taken a game to HOU's 3.33

Dallas has allowed one sack a game while Houston's quarterback has gone down 3.33 times a game, over three games. Last season the two were close, 2.38 for Dallas and 2.58 for Houston, so Houston's protection has gotten worse and Dallas's better. Three games is a short look and both numbers can move. Houston has to protect with quicker throws and extra blockers, or drives will stall on long downs.

BAL: 167.3 rush yards a game to TEN's 90.3

Baltimore runs for 167.3 yards a game and Tennessee for 90.3, over three games. Last season it was 156.6 against 93.5, so both teams look like themselves. The gap should hold. Baltimore can lean on the run at home and keep the ball, and Tennessee has a hard time catching up if it falls behind early with a run game that small.

LAR: 284 pass yards a game to PHI's 191.7

The Rams throw for 284 yards a game and the Eagles for 191.7, three games each. This lines up with last season, 268.1 for the Rams and 194.3 for the Eagles, so the gap looks real. Philadelphia's offense has thrown little in both seasons. The Rams will try to win through the air in Philadelphia, and the Eagles need to control the game on the ground and limit how many possessions the Rams get.

CHI: 184.3 rush yards a game to NYJ's 92.3

Chicago runs for 184.3 yards a game and the Jets for 92.3, both over three games. The Bears were at 144.5 last season, so this run game has gotten stronger, while the Jets fell from 123.3. Chicago's number should cool some but likely stays well ahead. A Bears offense that keeps running can grind the clock at home, which makes the Jets play from behind and lean on the pass.

BUF: 54.5% on third down to NE's 32.5%

Buffalo converts 54.5% of its third downs while New England sits at 32.5%, three games each. Last season the Patriots were at 42.9% and the Bills at 44.8%, so both teams have moved far from their normal. Expect each to drift back toward last season. If New England stays near 32.5% at Buffalo, the Bills keep the ball longer and get more possessions, so drives that end in punts are the Patriots' problem to fix.

WSH: 0.33 turnovers a game to IND's 2

Washington has given the ball away once in three games while Indianapolis averages two giveaways a game. Last season both teams sat at 1.35 a game, so neither number looks like a settled identity after three games. Turnover rates swing hard week to week, and both should drift back toward last season. For this game, the Colts have to protect the ball on the road, and a Washington team that keeps winning the giveaway count will shorten the game for Indy.

HOU: 86.7 rushing yards allowed per game to DAL's 179.7

Houston allows 86.7 rushing yards a game, and Dallas allows 179.7, over three games each. That gap is large enough to mean something even this early, though the sheet does not say which offences produced it. Three games can be bent by one run-heavy opponent or a game script where a team chased points. Bettors looking at Houston's rushing numbers in this one have reason to lean toward the ground game having room against Dallas.

HOU: 38.5% third downs allowed to DAL's 58.8%

DAL is at 58.8% third downs allowed over 3 games; HOU is at 38.5% over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

MIN: 22.7% third downs allowed to MIA's 48.1%

Minnesota allows a 22.7% third-down rate, Miami 48.1%, over three games each. Holding teams under a quarter of their third downs is extreme, and rates that low rarely last, so expect Minnesota's to climb. The sheet does not list who Minnesota faced. Even with some regression, this matchup favors Minnesota getting off the field and Miami's defense facing longer drives.

SEA: 3.77 yards per play allowed to LAC's 5.4

Seattle allows 3.77 yards per play, the Chargers 5.4, both over three games. Yards per play is one of the steadier defensive numbers, and 3.77 means offences have barely moved against Seattle. Opponent strength is not on the sheet, so some of that could be schedule. Bettors can treat Seattle as the defense more likely to keep this game's scoring down.

CAR: 172.3 passing yards allowed per game to DET's 299.3

DET is at 299.3 passing yards allowed per game over 3 games; CAR is at 172.3 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

DET: 117.3 rushing yards allowed per game to CAR's 193.3

DET is at 117.3 rushing yards allowed per game over 3 games; CAR is at 193.3 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

ATL: 47.7 rushing yards allowed per game to NO's 128.7

ATL is at 47.7 rushing yards allowed per game over 3 games; NO is at 128.7 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

CHI: 5.17 yards per rush attempt to NYJ's 3.17

Chicago gains over five yards a carry while the Jets are stuck near three, so the Bears can stay balanced and the Jets get pushed into passing downs. The Jets were at 4.53 last season and Chicago at 4.75, so the gap is three games old. Both should move back toward those numbers. The Jets' run game is the spot to judge: if it stays stuck, their drives stall early.

HOU: 3.67 sacks recorded per game to DAL's 0.67

DAL is at 0.67 sacks recorded per game over 3 games; HOU is at 3.67 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

MIN: 4.67 sacks recorded per game to MIA's 0

Minnesota averages 4.67 sacks a game, and Miami has zero through three games. No sacks at all over three games means opposing quarterbacks have had a clean pocket every week. Sack totals come in bursts, so Minnesota's pace will likely cool and Miami should get on the board eventually. For this game, the pressure edge clearly belongs to Minnesota.

LV: 3.33 sacks recorded per game to KC's 1.33

Las Vegas is getting 3.33 sacks a game, Kansas City 1.33, over three games each. A two-sack gap per game over that span can come from one big outing, so it is a lean more than a trait. The sheet does not name the opponents. In this matchup, the Raiders have been the pass rush that gets home, which matters for how comfortable Kansas City's passing game looks.

PSU: 19.2% third downs allowed to NU's 44.7%

PSU is at 19.2% third downs allowed over 4 games; NU is at 44.7% over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

Jayden Daniels (QB) is out for WSH

Washington plays Sunday in London without its starting quarterback. Head coach Dan Quinn ruled Daniels out with an elbow injury on Oct 2, so OUT here is final for this game. The sheet does not name the backup, so check who gets the start before you look at Washington's passing numbers or team total against the Colts.

Rachaad White (RB) is out for WSH

White is out Sunday against the Colts with a shoulder injury, ruled out on Oct 2. OUT means he does not play this game. The sheet does not say who takes his carries, so look at the backfield depth before you trust any Washington running back prop.

Nick Cross (S) is out for WSH

Cross is ruled out with an illness and is not making the trip to London, so the Commanders play the Colts on Sunday without him in the secondary. Out means no game-time decision here: he will not play. The sheet does not name who takes his snaps at safety, so check Washington's depth chart before betting anything that leans on their pass defense.

Sam Cosmi (G) is out for WSH

Cosmi is out Sunday against the Colts with a concussion and is not traveling to London. That pulls a starting-caliber guard off Washington's interior line, and the sheet does not say who replaces him. If you like Commanders rushing props or a clean pocket for their passer, factor in a reshuffled line against Indianapolis.

Christian Gonzalez (CB) is out for NE

New England loses Gonzalez, its cornerback, for Sunday at Buffalo with a shoulder injury, per Mike Reiss on Oct 2. OUT means he will not suit up. The sheet does not name his replacement, so the Bills' receivers face a Patriots secondary missing a starter, which is worth weighing when you look at Buffalo's passing props.

Christian Barmore (DT) is out for NE

Barmore, a defensive tackle, is ruled out for Sunday at Buffalo with a shoulder injury, per Mike Reiss on Oct 2. OUT means he does not play. The sheet does not say who fills in on the interior, so the Bills' running game gets a Patriots front line missing one of its tackles.

Josh Allen (QB) is questionable for BUF

Allen is dealing with a knee issue, and the best sign so far is that he was seen practicing Wednesday. Questionable means a real chance he sits, but a quarterback on the field midweek usually points toward playing. He is the Bills offense, so any limit on his running or mobility matters more than whether he suits up. Watch the rest of the week's practice reports and hold off on Bills totals and Allen rushing props until his status firms up for the New England game.

T.J. Sanders (DT) is doubtful for BUF

Sanders has an appendix issue and was limited at practice Thursday, so he got some work in, but doubtful usually means a player does not suit up. Plan on Buffalo playing New England without him on the defensive line. The sheet does not name who fills his snaps, so the depth behind him is the thing to check before kickoff.

Caleb Williams (QB) is out for CHI

Chicago lists Williams, its quarterback, as out for Sunday against the Jets. The sheet gives no injury detail and does not name the backup, so the main thing to know is that Chicago starts someone else under center. Check that name before you touch Bears passing props or the team total.

Adonai Mitchell (WR) is out for NYJ

Mitchell, a Jets receiver, is out Sunday at Chicago with a finger injury, per Zack Rosenblatt on Oct 2. OUT means he does not play. The Jets are also without Hall and Taylor, so the targets will land on a thinner group of pass catchers than usual.

Breece Hall (RB) is out for NYJ

Hall is out Sunday at Chicago with a quadriceps injury, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic on Oct 2. OUT means he will not play. The sheet does not name who takes his carries, so look at the Jets' depth chart before you bet any of their running back props.

Mason Taylor (TE) is out for NYJ

Taylor, a Jets tight end, is ruled out for Sunday against the Bears with a thumb injury, per Zack Rosenblatt on Oct 2. OUT means he sits this game. With Mitchell and Hall also out, the Jets' passing game runs short of options, which matters when you look at their remaining receivers.

Braxton Jones (OT) is out for CHI

Jones is the Bears' tackle and a knee injury keeps him out Sunday against the Jets, reported Oct 3. Out means he will not play. The fact sheet does not name his replacement, so the Bears will have a backup at tackle against the Jets front, and that side of the line is the spot to watch in pass protection.

Dylan Parham (G) is out for NYJ

Parham, a Jets guard, is ruled out for Sunday at Chicago with a knee injury, reported Oct 3. Out means no chance he suits up. No replacement is named here, so the Jets go with a fill-in on the interior, which matters most for how cleanly they run inside.

Cam Lewis (CB) is doubtful for CHI

Lewis (leg) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jets. Reported Oct 2.

Colbie Young (WR) is out for CIN

Young has a knee injury and is not expected to play when the Jaguars visit Cincinnati in Week 4, per a report on Sep 28. The sheet gives no target share or snap count, so how much the Bengals lose at receiver is unclear. With Young out, his targets go to the rest of the room, and that is the spot to check before betting receiver props in this game.

Kyle Dugger (S) is out for CIN

Dugger will not play Sunday against the Jaguars because of a quadriceps injury, so Cincinnati is without a starting-caliber safety at home. The sheet does not name his replacement, which means the back end gets a less proven body for this game. Bettors looking at Jacksonville passing props or the total can factor in a thinner Bengals secondary.

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (S) is out for ARI

Taylor-Demerson is out for Sunday's trip to face the Giants with a back injury. That leaves Arizona short a safety, and the sheet does not say who steps in, so expect a depth player to take his snaps. A weaker last line of defense is a reason to give a little more weight to Giants downfield passing in this matchup.

DeVonta Smith (WR) is out for PHI

Smith's hamstring kept him out of practice again Friday, and he is ruled out for the Rams game. Philadelphia also has Hollywood Brown out with an ankle, so two receivers are missing from the same group. That leaves fewer proven targets for the Eagles passing game on Sunday, which matters if you are looking at anything tied to their receivers.

Hollywood Brown (WR) is out for PHI

Brown's ankle has him ruled out for Sunday against the Rams. He is not the only Eagles receiver missing: DeVonta Smith is also out with a hamstring. With two wideouts gone, Philadelphia's passing targets get thin, and whoever lines up in their place is working with a short track record in this offense.

Dallas Goedert (TE) is out for PHI

Goedert, Philadelphia's tight end, is out Sunday against the Rams with a knee injury. OUT means he sits. Smith is out too, so the Eagles face the Rams without two regular targets, and the work goes to whoever is left on their receiver and tight end depth chart.

Jaylen Watson (CB) is out for LAR

Watson, a Rams cornerback, is ruled out for Sunday at Philadelphia with a shoulder injury, per Nate Atkins on Oct 2. OUT means he does not play. The Eagles are missing Smith and Goedert, so both passing games in this one are shorthanded, which cuts against leaning hard on either side's air attack.

Fred Johnson (OT) is out for PHI

Johnson, an Eagles tackle, is out Sunday against the Rams with a knee injury, reported Oct 3. He will not play. The fact sheet does not say who steps in, so the Eagles line has a depth piece at tackle against the Rams pass rush.

Aaron Donald (DT) is out for LAR

Donald has a back injury and is ruled out for Sunday at Philadelphia, so the Rams play this one without him. Out means he will not suit up. The report does not name who takes his snaps on the interior, so check the Rams' final depth chart before you lean on anything tied to their pass rush or run defense.

Marcus Epps (S) is out for PHI

Epps (groin) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Rams. Reported Oct 3.

Zack Baun (LB) is out for PHI

Baun (concussion) won't play in Sunday's game against the Rams. Reported Oct 2.

Baker Mayfield (QB) is out for TB

Mayfield has a thumb injury, and Todd Bowles said Monday that Mayfield is expected to miss three weeks. That takes the Buccaneers' starting quarterback out of the Packers game and probably a couple more after it. A backup starting changes how Tampa Bay's offense looks, so check where the line and the total sit once that move is priced in.

Jacob Monk (C) is out for GB

Monk, the Packers center, is out Sunday at Tampa Bay with a quadriceps injury, reported Oct 3. Out means he will not play. Losing the player who snaps the ball forces a reshuffle in the middle, and no replacement is named on the sheet. Green Bay is also without two defensive tackles this week, so the Packers are thin on both lines.

GB: 266.7 pass yards a game to TB's 185

Green Bay throws for 266.7 yards a game and Tampa Bay for 185, over three games. Last season the Packers were at 212.8 and the Bucs at 205.9, so this gap is new. Green Bay's number should cool, and Tampa's should come up some. The Packers can throw on the road, and the Bucs need their own passing to wake up to keep pace.

DET: 75% fourth-down conversion rate to CAR's 16.7%

Detroit has converted 75% of its fourth downs and Carolina only 16.7%, over 3 games where each team has tried very few. Last season Carolina was at 67.5% and Detroit at 58.1%, so Carolina's number is almost surely a small-sample dip. Expect both to move toward their old rates. Use this to think about Detroit's aggressiveness on fourth down more than the percentages themselves.

PSU: 113.3 rushing yards allowed per game to NU's 199.3

PSU is at 113.3 rushing yards allowed per game over 4 games; NU is at 199.3 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

MIN: 23.7 points per game to MIA's 12

MIA is at 12 points per game over 3 games; MIN is at 23.7 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season MIA was at 20.4 over 17 games and MIN at 20.2 over 17 games.

LV: 3 takeaways per game to KC's 1.67

Las Vegas forces 3 takeaways a game and Kansas City 1.67, over three games each. Three a game is a pace almost no defense keeps, so expect it to drop. Turnovers swing on bounces and opponent mistakes. In this matchup, the Raiders have been more opportunistic, but bettors should give that less weight than steadier numbers.

MIN: 4.77 yards per play allowed to MIA's 6.3

MIA is at 6.3 yards per play allowed over 3 games; MIN is at 4.77 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

SF: 90% red-zone scoring rate to DEN's 60%

DEN is at 60% red-zone scoring rate over 3 games; SF is at 90% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DEN was at 57.9% over 17 games and SF at 65.2% over 17 games.

DAL: 29.3 points per game to HOU's 18

Dallas is scoring 29.3 a game, close to its 27.7 last season, so its offense looks like the same unit. Houston has fallen to 18 from 23.8 last season over 3 games, the bigger and less stable move. Expect the Texans to climb somewhat at home. The question for this spot is whether Houston's offense can keep pace with a Dallas attack that looks settled.

CHI: 2 takeaways per game to NYJ's 0.67

Chicago is forcing 2 takeaways a game, the Jets 0.67, over three games each. Turnovers are among the most random stats in football, and three games is a small window. Chicago's rate will likely cool. Bettors should see the gap as a mild edge for Chicago, with little weight on it repeating every week.

KC: 6.47 yards per play to LV's 4.93

Kansas City is averaging 6.47 yards a play, up from 5.05 last season, and its last game had 4 plays of 20 or more, led by a 48-yard Mahomes throw to Travis Kelce. The big plays are coming through the air. Las Vegas at 4.93 is also above its 4.35 from last season, with Mike Washington Jr.'s 36-yard touchdown run its longest last game. Three games of explosive passing tend to cool, so judge how much of KC's jump is real.

BUF: 6.67 yards per play to NE's 5.2

Buffalo is gaining 6.67 yards a play, above its 5.94 last season, while New England has slipped to 5.2 from 6.23. The Patriots still hit 5 plays of 20 or more last game, all through Drake Maye, so the big-play threat is there. Both moves come from three games and New England's dip looks the most likely to reverse. Think about Maye's deep shots when sizing up how close this game stays.

SEA: 141.7 passing yards allowed per game to LAC's 233

LAC is at 233 passing yards allowed per game over 3 games; SEA is at 141.7 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

KC: 6.47 yards a snap to LV's 4.93

Kansas City gains 6.47 yards a snap and Las Vegas 4.93, over three games. Last season it was 5.05 for the Chiefs and 4.35 for the Raiders, so both teams improved, with Kansas City jumping more. The Chiefs' number will likely come down some. Kansas City moves the ball in bigger chunks, so the Raiders need long, patient drives at home to keep the game close.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB) is questionable for NYG

Tracy is questionable with a knee issue but got limited work in Thursday's practice, which is a better sign than sitting out. Questionable means it could go either way for Arizona. If his practice reps hold or grow by the end of the week, he likely plays, though his workload against the Cardinals is less certain than his availability.

Jalen Coker (WR) is questionable for CAR

Coker has a quadriceps injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Lions. The report doesn't say how much he practiced, so there isn't much to go on beyond the status itself. Because it's a night game, the final word comes late, so wait for inactives before backing any Carolina receiver prop.

George Holani (RB) is questionable for SEA

Holani (ribs) remained limited in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports. Reported Oct 1.

Keaton Mitchell (RB) is questionable for LAC

Mitchell (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Reported Oct 1.

Ladd McConkey (WR) is questionable for LAC

McConkey (foot) is at practice Friday, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports. Reported Oct 2.

KhaDarel Hodge (WR) is questionable for SF

Hodge has a knee injury and did not practice Wednesday, according to the Oct 1 report. A missed Wednesday session alone doesn't decide it, but it puts him behind the other questionable receivers. With Mike Evans also uncertain for San Francisco, watch how the receiver group shakes out before you bet anything on the depth chart against Denver.

Mike Evans (WR) is questionable for SF

Evans has a rib injury, and Kyle Shanahan said Friday he will be a game-time decision for Sunday against the Broncos. A game-time call means even the coaching staff doesn't know yet, so this could break either way. If you want Evans props or anything leaning on the San Francisco passing game, hold off until inactives come out.

Jakobi Meyers (WR) is questionable for JAX

Meyers has a thumb injury and was limited Thursday, which means he did some practice work. Questionable puts his status near a coin flip, and limited work points toward him having a chance to play at Cincinnati. Thumb injuries can affect catching, so even if he plays, his role is less certain. Hold off on his props until the final report comes out.

LeQuint Allen Jr. (RB) is questionable for JAX

Allen has a hip injury and was limited in Thursday's practice, which leaves the Jaguars running back questionable at Cincinnati. Limited work means Allen was on the field in some form, a better sign than sitting out entirely. Questionable is a true coin flip label, so check the final status before leaning on Allen's usage in the Jacksonville backfield.

D'Andre Swift (RB) is questionable for CHI

Swift (knee) is expected to practice Friday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Reported Oct 2.

Kene Nwangwu (RB) is questionable for NYJ

Nwangwu (back) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports. Reported Sep 30.

Jaylen Waddle (WR) is questionable for DEN

Waddle was spotted in a walking boot on his right foot after Sunday's win over the Rams, but the word out of Denver is that he is fine. Questionable means a real chance he plays, and the report points that way, though a boot on a receiver's foot can mean a limited role or a decoy snap count even if he suits up. Watch his practice status and pregame reports before betting his receiving numbers at San Francisco.

Chris Bell (WR) is questionable for MIA

Bell (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Reported Oct 1.

BAL: 30:39 time of possession per game to TEN's 23:28

TEN is at 23:28 time of possession per game over 3 games; BAL is at 30:39 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season TEN was at 29:08 over 17 games and BAL at 29:11 over 17 games.

Chris Godwin Jr. (WR) is questionable for TB

Godwin (ankle) is participating in Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports. Reported Oct 1.

Ray Davis (RB) is questionable for BUF

Davis (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots. Reported Oct 2.

Jaylen Wright (RB) is questionable for MIA

Wright has a foot injury and was limited at Wednesday's practice, reported Sep 30, so he got some work in but not a full day. Questionable means roughly a coin flip to play, and limited participation midweek usually leans toward suiting up. The fact sheet does not say who takes his carries if he sits. Before betting Miami's rushing props at Minnesota, check whether he upgrades to full practice by Friday.

Chris Moore (WR) is questionable for BAL

Moore (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans. Reported Oct 2.

KC: 153.3 rushing yards per game to LV's 100

Kansas City is running for 153.3 a game, up from 106.6 last season, which gives a pass-first offense a second way to control the game. Las Vegas is at 100, up from 77.5. Three games is a short sample and both jumps should fade somewhat. If KC can run with a lead, it can shorten the game and squeeze the clock.

Keon Coleman (WR) is questionable for BUF

Coleman is managing an ankle injury and was limited in Thursday's practice. Questionable puts his availability against New England in doubt. Buffalo also has DJ Moore listed as questionable, so the Bills' receiver room could be thin. That makes the final injury report doubly useful for anyone betting on Buffalo's passing game.

Tyjae Spears (RB) is questionable for TEN

Tennessee running back Tyjae Spears has an ankle injury and is questionable at Baltimore. The sheet gives no practice detail, so his chances are unclear. If he sits, his carries go to the other Titans backs, and his props are worth leaving alone until inactives post.

Nico Collins (WR) is questionable for HOU

Collins is dealing with a hamstring injury, and the news as of Oct 2 is that he was on the field for Friday's practice. Questionable means it is a coin flip on paper, but practicing late in the week usually points toward playing. Hamstrings can flare up, so check the inactive list before kickoff against Dallas, and be careful with his props until his status is confirmed.

Tony Pollard (RB) is questionable for TEN

Pollard is listed as questionable for Tennessee with a foot injury. Head coach Robert Saleh said he is expected to practice Thursday, which points toward him playing. Questionable means a real chance he sits, and Tyjae Spears, also questionable with an ankle injury, is the other back named on this sheet. If both are limited, the Titans backfield workload is hard to project, so wait for the final injury designations before betting a Tennessee rushing number.

Bucky Irving (RB) is questionable for TB

Irving (glute) remained limited at Thursday's practice. Reported Oct 1.

DJ Moore (WR) is questionable for BUF

Buffalo receiver DJ Moore has a shoulder injury and practiced Friday in a non-contact jersey, which puts him on the field in a limited way. Questionable leaves his status open for New England. Practicing at all is a better sign than sitting, but confirm he is active before betting on his numbers.

Keenan Allen (WR) is questionable for IND

Indianapolis receiver Keenan Allen has a groin injury, did not practice Friday and is questionable at Washington. Questionable means a real chance either way, and sitting out the final practice tilts it toward risk. If you look at his props, wait for the inactive list before kickoff.

Will Shipley (RB) is questionable for PHI

Shipley (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice. Reported Oct 1.

Terry McLaurin (WR) is questionable for WSH

McLaurin (hamstring) was added to the injury report Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports. Reported Oct 2.

Ashton Dulin (WR) is questionable for IND

Dulin did not practice Wednesday because of an ankle injury, and that leaves him questionable for the trip to Washington. A Wednesday absence is an early warning sign for a receiver, since sitting out practice makes it harder to get ready for Sunday. If he stays out the rest of the week, expect his chances to lean toward doubtful. His status matters most if you were counting on him for a small role in the Colts passing game.

Zay Flowers (WR) is questionable for BAL

Flowers (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after being limited in Friday's practice. Reported Oct 2.

Puka Nacua (WR) is questionable for LAR

Nacua (hip) officially was listed as a limited participant on Thursday's injury report, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports. Reported Oct 1.

TB: 76 rushing yards allowed per game to GB's 138.7

Tampa Bay allows 76 rushing yards a game, Green Bay 138.7, over three games each. A gap that size suggests Tampa's front is holding up, though three games and unknown opponents leave room for movement. Run totals also rise when a defense is trailing. In this matchup, Tampa Bay's ground game has the better spot.

SEA: 266.7 pass yards a game to LAC's 195.7

Seattle throws for 266.7 yards a game and the Chargers for 195.7, over three games. Last season Seattle was at 228.1 and the Chargers at 212.2, so Seattle has climbed and the Chargers have fallen. Expect both to move partway back. At home, Seattle will look to pass, and the Chargers need more from their own air attack to match.

Max Granville (DE) is out for the season for PSU

Defensive end; listed out in Oct. 2 reporting. Season-ending designation not verified in successfully opened current reporting. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

Ezomo Oratokhai (OL) is out for the season for NU

Starting offensive lineman; Sept. 30 game-specific reporting confirms a season-ending injury suffered against Colorado. Concerning Northwestern Injury News Ahead of Penn State Matchup (2026-09-30)

SEA: 25 points per game to LAC's 14.7

Seattle is scoring 25 a game, a bit below its 28.4 last season, so its offense looks close to normal. The Chargers have dropped to 14.7 from 21.6 last season over 3 games, the bigger move and the one likelier to bounce back. Expect LA's scoring to rise somewhat. The key for this spot is whether that rebound starts on the road in Seattle.

NE: 170 passing yards allowed per game to BUF's 254.3

Through three games, New England gives up 170 passing yards a game and Buffalo gives up 254.3. The Patriots' secondary has been far stingier, but three games is a small sample and the sheet does not say which quarterbacks either defense faced. Gaps this size often narrow once schedules even out. In this game, ask whether Buffalo's pass defense can hold up against a New England offense that may find more room than it usually does.

ARI: 100% fourth-down conversion rate to NYG's 50%

Arizona has made every fourth down it has tried over 3 games, up from 42.9% last season, and the Giants are at 50% against 46.2% last season. A perfect rate over so few attempts will not last. Use this to note that Arizona is willing to go for it, which can change late-game scoring, and expect its rate to fall back.

SEA: 1 sack taken per game to LAC's 2.67

Seattle's quarterback has gone down once a game through three games while the Chargers are giving up 2.67, so the Chargers' protection is the side under pressure in this one. Last season it looked the same, 3.75 a game for the Chargers against 2.08 for Seattle, so this gap has a long track record behind it. For a bettor that points toward drives from the Chargers stalling on obvious passing downs, and toward Seattle's offense staying on schedule.

SF: 0 sacks taken per game to DEN's 1.67

DEN is at 1.67 sacks taken per game over 3 games; SF is at 0 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DEN was at 1.77 over 17 games and SF at 1.8 over 17 games.

WSH: 82 rushing yards allowed per game to IND's 141.3

Washington allows 82 rushing yards a game over three games, and Indianapolis allows 141.3. That is a wide split in run defense, but three games can swing on one opponent that leaned on the ground or one game script that forced a team to throw. Expect some pull toward the middle. For this game, the question is whether Washington can run on a Colts front that has given up yardage so far, and whether it keeps doing so.

GB: 2.67 sacks taken per game to TB's 4.33

Tampa Bay is giving up 4.33 sacks a game over 3 games, well above its 2.38 last season, while Green Bay is at 2.67 against 2.07. Tampa's protection is the bigger problem and can stall drives before they start. Three games inflate sack numbers, so expect Tampa's rate to drop somewhat. If Green Bay's rush keeps getting home, Tampa will struggle to sustain drives.

NU: 100% fourth-down conversion rate to PSU's 40%

PSU is at 40% fourth-down conversion rate over 4 games; NU is at 100% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PSU was at 59.4% over 13 games and NU at 58.6% over 13 games.

BUF: 0.67 interceptions thrown per game to NE's 2

NE is at 2 interceptions thrown per game over 3 games; BUF is at 0.67 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NE was at 0.47 over 17 games and BUF at 0.59 over 17 games.

NO: 27 points per game to ATL's 17

ATL is at 17 points per game over 3 games; NO is at 27 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season ATL was at 20.8 over 17 games and NO at 18 over 17 games.

DET: 4 sacks recorded per game to CAR's 2.33

Detroit is getting to the quarterback 4 times a game through three games, while Carolina is at 2.33. Sack rates swing hard on the opponent's offensive line and on how often a team was trailing and forced to throw, and the sheet does not cover either. Four a game is a hot pace that rarely holds. In this spot, Detroit's pass rush is a reason to look at Carolina's drives stalling, with a three-game sample behind it.

TEN: 50% fourth-down conversion rate to BAL's 0%

TEN is at 50% fourth-down conversion rate over 3 games; BAL is at 0% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season TEN was at 45.7% over 17 games and BAL at 60% over 17 games.

Noah Sewell

Achilles · Full practice · Out

James Thompson Jr.

Ankle · Did not practice · Out

Nick Bosa

Knee, Calf · Did not practice · Out

Mykel Williams

Knee · Limited practice · Out

Dondrea Tillman

Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

Jackson Powers-Johnson

Groin · Did not practice · Out

Josh Simmons

Back · Did not practice · Out

Charles Demmings

Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

Robert Beal Jr.

Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

Storm Duck

Knee, Achilles · Full practice · Out

Justin Jefferson

Ankle · Did not practice · Out

Caleb Douglas

Ankle · Did not practice · Out

Brett Thorson

Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

M.J. Stewart

Knee · Did not practice · Out

DeMarvion Overshown

Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

Azeez Al-Shaair

Groin · Did not practice · Out

Cobie Durant

Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

Jovaughn Gwyn

Ankle · Did not practice · Out

Ethan Pocic

Knee · Did not practice · Out

Trey Hendrickson

Finger · Did not practice · Out

Benjamin Morrison

Quadricep · Did not practice · Out

Anthony Campbell

Ankle · Did not practice · Out

NYJ: 4.67 yards per play allowed to CHI's 5.93

The Jets allow 4.67 yards per play over three games, and Chicago allows 5.93. Yards per play strips out pace and game script, so this is a fairer read on how hard each defense is to move on. Three games is still a small window, and the sheet does not say who the Jets played. If the gap holds even partly, Chicago's offense should have a harder time sustaining drives than the Jets' offense does.

Ko Kieft

Elbow · Did not practice · Out

Baker Mayfield

Thumb · Did not practice · Out

Warren Brinson

Calf, Groin · Did not practice · Out

Jacob Monk

Quadricep · Did not practice · Out

Aaron Banks

Knee, Toe · Did not practice · Out

Rueben Bain Jr.

Groin, Shoulder · Did not practice · Out

Jaylen Watson

Shoulder · Did not practice · Out

Aaron Donald

Back · Did not practice · Out

Dallas Goedert

Knee · Did not practice · Out

Marcus Epps

Groin · Did not practice · Out

Hollywood Brown

Ankle · Did not practice · Out

Fred Johnson

Knee · Did not practice · Out

DeVonta Smith

Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

Zack Baun

Concussion · Did not practice · Out

Terrance Ferguson

Ankle · Did not practice · Out

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson

Back · Did not practice · Out

Colbie Young

Knee · Did not practice · Out

Kyle Dugger

Quadricep · Did not practice · Out

Kiko Mauigoa

Quadricep · Did not practice · Out

Dylan Parham

Knee · Did not practice · Out

Mason Taylor

Thumb · Did not practice · Out

KC: 4.83 yards per rush attempt to LV's 3.23

Kansas City is picking up 4.83 yards a carry over three games, up from 4.29 last season, while the Raiders sit at 3.23 after 3.38 a year ago. Both numbers line up with last season, so this looks like who these offenses are, though the Chiefs' early bump is three games. The Chiefs can lean on the run to stay ahead of the chains, and the Raiders are more likely to end up in long passing downs.

Mo Alie-Cox (TE) is questionable for IND

Alie-Cox (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday. Reported Oct 1.

Chig Okonkwo (TE) is questionable for WSH

Okonkwo (hamstring) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice. Reported Oct 1.

Ben Sinnott (TE) is questionable for WSH

Sinnott (ribs) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice. Reported Oct 1.

Eli Raridon (TE) is questionable for NE

Raridon (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports. Reported Oct 2.

Kenyon Sadiq (TE) is questionable for NYJ

Sadiq (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears. Reported Oct 2.

Jeremy Ruckert (TE) is questionable for NYJ

Ruckert (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday. Reported Oct 1.

Nate Boerkircher (TE) is questionable for JAX

Boerkircher missed Thursday's practice with an illness and is questionable for the Jaguars at Cincinnati. Illnesses can clear quickly or linger, so this one comes down to the final injury report before kickoff.

Colby Parkinson (TE) is questionable for LAR

Parkinson (shoulder/knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports. Reported Oct 2.

Durham Smythe (TE) is questionable for BAL

Smythe (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Reported Sep 30.

Noah Fant (TE) is questionable for NO

Fant has an abdomen injury but was limited at practice Friday, so he did get some work in. Questionable after a limited Friday leaves him a real chance to play against Atlanta. The Saints also have linebacker Kaden Elliss questionable after he missed Friday's practice.

Teven Jenkins

Back · Limited practice · Out

P Edge side won; final 24-27

Joey Porter Jr.

Not injury related - other, Back · Limited practice · Out

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

Adonai Mitchell

Finger · Did not practice · Out

Damien Lewis

Elbow · Did not practice · Out

Xavier Legette

Knee · Did not practice · Out

Ben Bartch

Foot · Did not practice · Out

Brenen Thompson

Quadricep · Did not practice · Out

Charlie Kolar

Forearm · Limited practice · Out

Dalvin Tomlinson

Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

Kayode Awosika

Fibula · Did not practice · Out

Zach Charbonnet

Knee · Limited practice · Out

Jadarian Price

Chest · Did not practice · Out

Caleb Williams

Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

Kyler Gordon

Calf · Full practice · Out

Shemar Turner

Knee · Full practice · Out

Braxton Jones

Knee · Did not practice · Out

Breece Hall

Quadricep · Did not practice · Out

Christian Gonzalez

Shoulder · Did not practice · Out

Brenden Schooler

Back · Limited practice · Out

Christian Barmore

Shoulder · Did not practice · Out

Rachaad White

Shoulder · Did not practice · Out

Nick Cross

Illness · Did not practice · Out

Sam Cosmi

Concussion, Throat · Did not practice · Out

Jayden Daniels

Elbow · Did not practice · Out

Tylan Wallace

Knee · Did not practice · Out

P Edge side won; final 24-27

Elgton Jenkins

Concussion · Did not practice · Out

P Edge side won; final 24-27

Rico Dowdle

Toe · Did not practice · Out

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

DAL: 7.3 sack yards lost per game to HOU's 23.3

DAL is at 7.3 sack yards lost per game over 3 games; HOU is at 23.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DAL was at 16 over 17 games and HOU at 20.8 over 17 games.

MIA @ MIN carries a 38.5 market total

At 38.5, this is tied for the lowest total on the slate, 9 points under the 47.5 median. The market sees possessions ending in punts and field goals more than touchdowns. The sheet offers no player, weather or form detail behind that view, so lean on the number itself. A low total breaks when scoring comes in bunches: one turnover-fueled swing or a return touchdown can do the work of two full drives.

GB @ TB carries a 38.5 market total

The market expects a grind here: 38.5 sits 9 points under the 47.5 slate median, tied for the lowest number on the board. That gap prices in long drives, field goals and few cheap scores from either side. The sheet gives no injuries, weather or team stats to explain it, so the number is the whole case. For it to crack, someone has to score fast: an early defensive or special teams touchdown, or short fields off turnovers, pushes a game like this past a total set this low.

DAL: 75% red-zone scoring rate to HOU's 50%

DAL is at 75% red-zone scoring rate over 3 games; HOU is at 50% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DAL was at 56.9% over 17 games and HOU at 46.3% over 17 games.

PSU: 126.3 passing yards allowed per game to NU's 218

PSU is at 126.3 passing yards allowed per game over 4 games; NU is at 218 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

Monroe Freeling (OT) is questionable for CAR

Freeling, a Panthers tackle, is questionable Sunday against the Lions after a concussion, reported Oct 3. Questionable means a real chance he misses, but he was a full participant in Friday's practice, which points toward playing. Carolina is already without guard Damien Lewis, so whether Freeling suits up decides how many backups start on that line.

Callen Campbell (DL) is out for NU

Defensive lineman; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

Qayvier Johnson (LB) is out for NU

Linebacker; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

Jason Reynolds II (LB) is out for NU

Linebacker; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

Max Mohring (LB) is out for NU

Linebacker; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

Seth Valeri (DB) is out for NU

Defensive back; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

Elijah Molden (CB) is questionable for LAC

Molden (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Reported Oct 2.

D.J. Reed (CB) is questionable for DET

Reed is questionable with a rib injury for Detroit's trip to Carolina. The sheet has no practice detail, so there is little to lean on until a final call comes. If he sits, the Lions are a cornerback short against the Panthers' receivers.

Max Hunt (TE) is out for PITT

TE; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Rodney Dunbar (WR) is out for PITT

WR; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

JAX: 12 points allowed per game to CIN's 21

Jacksonville has allowed 12 points a game over three games, a big drop from 19.8 last season, while Cincinnati has given up 21, down from 28.9. Both defenses are ahead of last year, and three games is a short window, so expect some drift back toward those season-long numbers. Jacksonville's defense has been the stingier one so far, but a full season of 28.9 for Cincinnati says points against the Bengals have usually come easier.

Dre'Mont Jones (DE) is questionable for NE

Jones (shoulder) is listed as questionable against the Bills on Sunday, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports. Reported Oct 2.

Christian Benford (CB) is questionable for BUF

Benford (toe) did not participate in practice Wednesday or Thursday. Reported Oct 1.

Deonte Banks (CB) is questionable for NYG

Banks is dealing with a calf issue and practiced on a limited basis Thursday. That is a decent sign for a player listed as questionable, though calf injuries can flare up again. Check the final status before the Cardinals game. If he is held out or his snaps are trimmed, the Giants have a less experienced cornerback taking those reps.

Andrew Thomas (OT) is questionable for NYG

Thomas, the Giants' left tackle, has a groin injury and did not practice Thursday, reported Oct 2. A missed practice makes questionable a real concern for Sunday against Arizona. Tackles protect the quarterback's blind side, so losing him can mean more pressure and a quicker, shorter passing game. Check Friday's report before betting on Giants passing numbers or Arizona sacks.

Jaxson Dart (QB) is on injured reserve for NYG

Dart had surgery to repair the meniscus and MCL in his left knee, and he is on injured reserve, so he is out for the Arizona game and at least several more weeks. The Giants will go forward with a different quarterback, and nothing here says who that is. Losing the starter usually drags down a team's whole passing outlook, so look hard at Giants totals and receiver props with that change in mind.

Lukas Van Ness (DE) is questionable for GB

Van Ness (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday. Reported Oct 2.

Jager Burton (C) is questionable for GB

Burton (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. Reported Oct 3.

Ronnie Stanley (OT) is questionable for BAL

Stanley (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans. Reported Oct 3.

Joey Porter Jr. (CB) is questionable for DAL

Porter is questionable with a back injury and could make his Cowboys debut Sunday against Houston. He has not played for Dallas yet, so even if active, his role in a first game is uncertain. Questionable here reads as a real chance to play.

Shavon Revel Jr. (CB) is questionable for DAL

Revel did not practice Thursday and has both a knee and an ankle injury, which puts his questionable tag on the doubtful side for now. If he can't practice later in the week, expect him to sit in Houston. In that case another Dallas cornerback takes his snaps, and that is an obvious spot to keep an eye on in the Texans' passing game.

Jadeveon Clowney (DE) is questionable for HOU

Clowney (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Dallas. Reported Oct 2.

Will Anderson Jr. (DE) is questionable for HOU

Anderson (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice. Reported Sep 30.

Donte Jackson (CB) is questionable for LAC

Jackson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Reported Oct 2.

Jackson Carsello (OL) is out for NU

Offensive lineman; Oct. 1 preview reports him still sidelined with a neck injury from the season opener. Previewing The Enemy: Northwestern Wildcats (2026-10-01)

Jaden McDuffie (WR) is out for NU

Wide receiver; Sept. 30 dated update reports him unavailable against Penn State with an undisclosed injury. Northwestern News — Jaden McDuffie: Won't suit up Saturday (2026-09-30)

Josh Fussell (DB) is out for NU

Starting defensive back; downgraded to out on Thursday's availability report. Condition unspecified. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

NE: 17 points allowed per game to BUF's 26

NE is at 17 points allowed per game over 3 games; BUF is at 26 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NE was at 18.8 over 17 games and BUF at 21.5 over 17 games.

Luke Dehnicke (TE) is out for NU

Tight end; Oct. 2 dated update reports him out against Penn State with an undisclosed injury, citing ESPN's Pete Thamel. Northwestern News — Luke Dehnicke: Sidelined vs. Penn State; Hayden Eligon: GTD but appears poised to return (2026-10-02)

Christian Askew (S) is out for PSU

Cornerback; Sept. 30 report confirms downgrade to out for Northwestern. Condition unspecified. Three More Players Out For Penn State Football Against Northwestern On Wednesday Availability Report (2026-09-30)

Cristiano Rosa (PK) is out for PSU

Kicker; listed out in Oct. 2 reporting. Condition unspecified. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

Cam Lewis

Hip · Did not practice · Doubtful

Malik Knight (WR) is out for PITT

WR; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

T.J. Sanders

Illness · Limited practice · Doubtful

JAX: 12 points allowed a game to CIN's 21

Jacksonville's defense allows 12 points a game and Cincinnati's allows 21, over three games. Last season the Jaguars allowed 19.8 and the Bengals 28.9, so both defenses are better this year. Jacksonville's 12 is likely to rise. The Bengals' offense has to find points at home against a defense playing above last season.

Cooper Alexander (TE) is out for PSU

Tight end; listed out in Oct. 2 reporting. Condition unspecified. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

Will Tompkins (OL) is out for PSU

Offensive lineman; listed out in Oct. 2 reporting. Condition unspecified. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

Dayshaun Burnett (DE) is out for PSU

Defensive end; listed out in Oct. 2 reporting. Condition unspecified. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

Mason Robinson (DE) is out for PSU

Defensive end; listed out in Oct. 2 reporting. Condition unspecified. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

Emmett Laws (DL) is out for VT

DL; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Justin Terry (OL) is out for VT

Starting LT; injury, expected to miss multiple weeks. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Isaac Patterson (DB) is out for PITT

DB; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Tyler Armstead (CB) is out for PSU

Cornerback; listed out in Oct. 2 reporting. Condition unspecified. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

Joshua Johnson (CB) is out for PSU

Cornerback; listed out in Oct. 2 reporting. Condition unspecified. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

BUF: 155 rushing yards per game to NE's 109.3

NE is at 109.3 rushing yards per game over 3 games; BUF is at 155 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NE was at 128.9 over 17 games and BUF at 159.6 over 17 games.

Tom McGlinchey (TE) is out for NU

Tight end; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

Chris Petrucci (TE) is out for NU

Tight end; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

Jacob Miller (OL) is out for NU

Offensive lineman; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

David Anchondo (OL) is out for NU

Offensive lineman; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

Glory Stephen-Wangboje (DL) is out for NU

Defensive lineman; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

Migo Jackson (DL) is out for NU

Defensive lineman; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

Cam Smith (LB) is out for PSU

Linebacker; Oct. 2 report confirms downgrade to out. Condition unspecified. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

LaVar Arrington II (DE) is out for PSU

Defensive end; listed out in Oct. 2 reporting. Condition unspecified. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

Koby Howard (WR) is out for PSU

Wide receiver; Oct. 2 report confirms he will miss the Northwestern game. Condition unspecified. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

Trevor Sommers (DL) is out for PITT

DL; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Ben Kauffman (DL) is out for PITT

DL; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

NO: 3.67 red-zone trips per game to ATL's 1.67

ATL is at 1.67 red-zone trips per game over 3 games; NO is at 3.67 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season ATL was at 2.94 over 17 games and NO at 2.65 over 17 games.

CAR: 2.33 takeaways per game to DET's 1.33

DET is at 1.33 takeaways per game over 3 games; CAR is at 2.33 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

BUF: 4 red-zone trips per game to NE's 2

NE is at 2 red-zone trips per game over 3 games; BUF is at 4 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NE was at 3.71 over 17 games and BUF at 3.82 over 17 games.

TB: 35.7% third downs allowed to GB's 50%

Tampa Bay allows 35.7% on third down over three games, and Green Bay allows 50%. Letting half of third downs convert means the Packers' defense has been handing opponents fresh sets of downs. Three games is small, and a rate that high usually comes down. For this game, Tampa Bay's offense has the friendlier third-down matchup, which matters for drive length and time of possession.

JAX: 29% third downs allowed to CIN's 43.6%

Jacksonville lets opponents convert just 29% of third downs over three games, and Cincinnati allows 43.6%. Getting off the field that often keeps drives short and the other offense off schedule. Third-down rates are noisy over three games and usually regress toward the league middle. In this game, Cincinnati's defense is the one more likely to give up long, extended drives.

BUF: 1.67 turnovers committed per game to NE's 2.67

NE is at 2.67 turnovers committed per game over 3 games; BUF is at 1.67 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NE was at 0.94 over 17 games and BUF at 1.12 over 17 games.

DET: 0.33 turnovers a game to CAR's 1.33

Detroit has turned it over 0.33 times a game and Carolina 1.33, over three games. Last season Detroit was at 0.88 and Carolina at 1.35, so the Panthers are right on their usual and the Lions are even cleaner. Detroit's number will likely rise some. Carolina has to protect the ball at home, since giveaways would hand extra possessions to a Lions team that rarely gives any back.

GB: 1.33 turnovers committed per game to TB's 2.33

GB is at 1.33 turnovers committed per game over 3 games; TB is at 2.33 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season GB was at 0.76 over 17 games and TB at 0.94 over 17 games.

DET: 0.33 turnovers committed per game to CAR's 1.33

Detroit has turned it over once in three games, 0.33 a game, against 1.33 for Carolina. Last season Detroit was at 0.88 and Carolina at 1.35, so Carolina is right on its norm and Detroit is running cleaner than usual over a short stretch. Expect Detroit's rate to rise a bit, but the edge in ball security still sits with the Lions.

ARI: 210 team passing yards per game to NYG's 153

Arizona is throwing for 210 yards a game over three games, while the Giants are at 153. Both are down from last season, 232.6 for Arizona and 204.4 for New York, and the Giants' slide is the bigger one. Three games is not enough to call the Giants' passing game broken, but right now Arizona is the team more likely to move the ball through the air.

NYG: 18.3 points allowed per game to ARI's 27

The Giants have allowed 18.3 points a game over three games, down sharply from 25.8 last season, while Arizona sits at 27 after 28.7. Arizona's number matches last year, so its defense giving up points looks real. The Giants' improvement is three games old and more likely to drift up, but in this matchup the Cardinals' defense is the easier one to score on.

SEA: 16.7 points allowed per game to LAC's 25.3

LAC is at 25.3 points allowed per game over 3 games; SEA is at 16.7 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season LAC was at 20 over 17 games and SEA at 17.2 over 17 games.

PIT: 2 takeaways per game to CLE's 1

Pittsburgh has forced 2 takeaways a game over four games, while Cleveland has forced 1. Takeaways are among the least stable defensive numbers: they depend on tipped balls, fumble bounces and the quarterback across the field. Expect both teams to drift toward average. For betting, this edge leans on luck more than the yardage numbers do, so give it less weight than a gap in yards allowed.

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

LAR: 1 takeaways per game to PHI's 0

The Rams have 1 takeaway a game over three games, and Philadelphia has none. Three games without a takeaway is more likely bad bounces than a defense that can never force one, and these numbers move fast. Philadelphia should start getting some. For this game, a small turnover edge for the Rams is real so far, but it is the least reliable number on a defensive sheet.

NYG: 18.3 points allowed a game to ARI's 27

The Giants allow 18.3 points a game and Arizona allows 27, over three games. Last season the Giants gave up 25.8 and the Cardinals 28.7, so New York's defense has improved and Arizona's looks about the same. Expect the Giants' number to rise some. Arizona's offense faces a better defense on the road, while the Giants should find points against a Cardinals defense that matches last season.

MIN: 2 takeaways per game to MIA's 1

MIA is at 1 takeaways per game over 3 games; MIN is at 2 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

Treydan Stukes (S) is questionable for LV

Stukes is coming off a concussion but was a full participant at practice Wednesday, a strong sign he is moving through the return process. A full practice usually points toward playing. Watch for him to be cleared before the Raiders host Kansas City.

Frankie Luvu (LB) is questionable for WSH

Luvu (groin) was a limited participant in practice Thursday. Reported Oct 1.

Percy Butler (S) is questionable for WSH

Butler is recovering from a concussion ahead of the Commanders' matchup in London against the Colts in Week 4, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports. Reported Sep 30.

Craig Woodson (S) is questionable for NE

Woodson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports. Reported Oct 2.

Minkah Fitzpatrick (S) is questionable for NYJ

Coach Aaron Glenn said Fitzpatrick (groin) will be limited in Wednesday's practice, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports. Reported Sep 30.

Kingsley Enagbare (LB) is questionable for NYJ

Enagbare (knee) was unable to participate in practice Thursday. Reported Oct 1.

Bryan Cook (S) is questionable for CIN

Cook's ankle has him questionable for Cincinnati's game against Jacksonville. There is no practice detail on the sheet, so his status is truly open until closer to kickoff. A missing safety thins the back end of the Bengals' secondary.

Mack Wilson Sr. (LB) is questionable for ARI

Wilson has a thumb injury and was limited at Arizona's practice Wednesday. Linebackers often play through hand injuries with a cast or wrap, so this looks less serious than the tag suggests. Expect him to play against the Giants unless later practice reports show him getting worse.

Josh Sweat (LB) is questionable for ARI

Sweat (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports. Reported Oct 2.

Tyler Nubin (S) is questionable for NYG

Nubin (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Reported Oct 1.

Nate Landman (LB) is questionable for LAR

Landman (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports. Reported Oct 1.

Kamren Kinchens (S) is questionable for LAR

Kinchens (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports. Reported Oct 1.

Jihaad Campbell (LB) is questionable for PHI

Campbell (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Reported Oct 1.

Edgerrin Cooper (LB) is questionable for GB

Cooper (concussion/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. Reported Oct 2.

Josiah Trotter (LB) is questionable for TB

Trotter (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Reported Sep 30.

SirVocea Dennis (LB) is questionable for TB

Dennis (calf/personal) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Reported Oct 2.

Kevin Winston Jr. (S) is questionable for TEN

Winston (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Reported Oct 2.

Blake Cashman (LB) is questionable for MIN

Cashman (elbow) was limited in Thursday's practice session. Reported Oct 2.

Chamarri Conner (S) is questionable for KC

Conner has a knee injury but has a good chance to play Sunday against the Raiders, per the Chiefs' official site on Monday. That leans toward a questionable tag that resolves with Conner active. Expect Kansas City's safety group to be close to full strength in Las Vegas unless the late-week reports say otherwise.

Marvin Mims Jr. (WR) is questionable for DEN

DEN lists Marvin Mims Jr. as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 29.

Dre Greenlaw (LB) is questionable for SF

Greenlaw (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Denver. Reported Oct 3.

Derwin James Jr. (S) is questionable for LAC

James (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Reported Oct 2.

Ty Okada (S) is questionable for SEA

Okada (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. Reported Oct 3.

Julian Love (S) is questionable for SEA

Love (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the team's official site reports. Reported Oct 1.

Devin Lloyd (LB) is questionable for CAR

Head coach Dave Canales expressed confidence Monday that Lloyd (calf) would be back at practice ahead of the Panthers' Week 4 home game against the Lions, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports. Reported Sep 28.

Barion Brown (WR) is questionable for NO

New Orleans lists Brown as questionable, but the report gives no injury and no practice detail, so there is little to go on. Questionable means a real chance he plays against Atlanta. Hold off on anything involving the Saints receivers until the team says whether he is active.

Pete Werner (LB) is questionable for NO

Werner did not practice Friday because of a neck injury, and a missed Friday session puts him closer to sitting than playing against Atlanta. Questionable leaves the door open, so check the final inactive list before betting. If he sits, New Orleans loses a linebacker in run fits and coverage, a mild lift for Falcons running backs and tight ends.

Julian Blackmon (S) is questionable for NO

Blackmon was limited Thursday with a calf injury, so he did practice, which usually leans toward him playing. Calf injuries can flare up again, so check the final status. Combined with two linebackers who didn't practice Thursday, the middle of the Saints' defense is the unit to monitor going into the Atlanta game.

Kaden Elliss (LB) is questionable for NO

Elliss missed Friday's practice with a calf injury, and a player who sits out the last practice of the week is less likely to play than his questionable tag suggests. Lean toward New Orleans facing Atlanta without him at linebacker. Tight end Noah Fant is also questionable for the Saints.

Mason Graham (DT) is questionable for CLE

Graham hurt his MCL and ankle in Thursday night's game, and an MRI on Friday confirmed both sprains. Questionable means a real chance he sits, and two sprains in the same leg make playing at full strength against Pittsburgh hard to count on. If he is out or limited, Cleveland's interior run defense gets lighter, which matters for Steelers rushing props.

P Edge side won; final 24-27

CHI: 29.7 points per game to NYJ's 21.3

Chicago is scoring 29.7 points a game over three games, while the Jets are at 21.3. Both teams are up from last season, 25.9 for Chicago and 17.6 for the Jets, so each offense is running ahead of its track record. The Bears' edge matches last year's gap, which makes it the sturdier part of the picture, while the Jets' jump is three games and more likely to cool.

MIA: 192.3 team passing yards per game to MIN's 137

MIA is at 192.3 team passing yards per game over 3 games; MIN is at 137 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season MIA was at 180.5 over 17 games and MIN at 166.7 over 17 games.

NE (1-2) at BUF (3-0), a division game

Buffalo is unbeaten and has outscored teams by 23, while New England sits at -15 and has dropped both road games. Buffalo is 2-0 at home, so the split adds to the gap. Three games is a small sample, and division opponents know each other well, which can tighten games more than records suggest. The direction is clear, but the margin is the part to question when sizing up a big number.

HOU: 42.9% red-zone scoring allowed to DAL's 69.2%

DAL is at 69.2% red-zone scoring allowed over 3 games; HOU is at 42.9% over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

Caleb Williams is the projected starting quarterback for CHI

Through 2 games in 2026, Caleb Williams threw for 407 passing yards, completed 65.5% of his passes and averaged 7.4 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 3942 yards, completed 58.1% and averaged 6.94 yards per attempt, 27-7 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 2-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 2 games in. Caleb Williams is also listed d for this matchup.

Jaden Dugger

Shoulder · Limited practice · Questionable

Keion White

Hamstring · Limited practice · Questionable

Mike Evans

Ribs · Limited practice · Questionable

Bryan Cook

Ankle · Limited practice · Questionable

Josh Sweat

Not injury related - resting player, Groin · Limited practice · Questionable

Colby Parkinson

Knee, Shoulder · Did not practice · Questionable

Josaiah Stewart

Groin · Questionable

Jager Burton

Groin · Limited practice · Questionable

Edgerrin Cooper

Shoulder, Concussion · Full practice · Questionable

Aidan O'Connell

Not injury related - personal matter · Did not practice · Questionable

Rakeem Nunez-Roches

Ankle, Foot · Full practice · Questionable

Jake Hansen

Calf · Full practice · Questionable

Jadeveon Clowney

Knee · Did not practice · Questionable

SirVocea Dennis

Calf · Limited practice · Questionable

Jalen Coker

Quadricep · Limited practice · Questionable

Lee Hunter

Foot · Limited practice · Questionable

Cam Jackson

Knee · Limited practice · Questionable

Monroe Freeling

Concussion · Full practice · Questionable

D.J. Reed

Rib · Limited practice · Questionable

Trey Lance

Groin · Limited practice · Questionable

Ty Okada

Hamstring · Full practice · Questionable

Chazz Surratt

Calf · Limited practice · Questionable

Elijah Molden

Hamstring · Limited practice · Questionable

Derwin James Jr.

Hamstring, Not injury related - resting player · Limited practice · Questionable

Ronnie Stanley

Toe, Not injury related - resting player · Did not practice · Questionable

Donte Jackson

Concussion · Full practice · Questionable

Jacob Parrish

Not injury related - personal matter · Limited practice · Questionable

Ladd McConkey

Foot · Limited practice · Questionable

Dre Greenlaw

Quadricep · Limited practice · Questionable

Swayze Bozeman

Groin · Did not practice · Questionable

Ed Ingram

Groin · Full practice · Questionable

Tyjae Spears

Ankle · Full practice · Questionable

Albert Regis

Elbow · Limited practice · Questionable

Montaric Brown

Hamstring · Limited practice · Questionable

Jordyn Tyson (WR) is ir-r for NO

Tyson is on injured reserve with a designation to return, and he is dealing with a hamstring injury. Kellen Moore said Thursday that he does not expect Tyson to practice next week. That means he is out for the Atlanta game, and his return looks further off than a week or two. The Saints will lean on their other receivers, so their target shares are the ones to watch.

Zach Charbonnet (RB) is pup-r for SEA

Charbonnet (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday, John Boyle of seahawks.com reports. Reported Oct 2.

Christian Kirk (WR) is ir-r for SF

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that the 49ers could open Kirk's (calf) practice window to return from injured reserve in two weeks, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Reported Oct 2.

Reggie Gilliam (FB) is questionable for NE

Gilliam (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports. Reported Oct 2.

Christian Braswell

Knee · Limited practice · Questionable

Kenyon Sadiq

Back · Limited practice · Questionable

Kingsley Enagbare

Knee · Limited practice · Questionable

Eli Raridon

Thigh · Limited practice · Questionable

Christian Elliss

Chest · Limited practice · Questionable

Reggie Gilliam

Knee · Limited practice · Questionable

Channing Canada

Hamstring · Limited practice · Questionable

Ray Davis

Hamstring · Limited practice · Questionable

Craig Woodson

Shoulder · Limited practice · Questionable

Morgan Moses

Foot · Limited practice · Questionable

Dre'Mont Jones

Shoulder · Limited practice · Questionable

Christian Benford

Toe · Did not practice · Questionable

Terry McLaurin

Hamstring · Limited practice · Questionable

Zay Flowers

Hamstring, Not injury related - resting player · Limited practice · Questionable

Dalton Risner

Knee · Full practice · Questionable

Logan Hall

Knee · Limited practice · Questionable

SEA: 26.8% third downs allowed to LAC's 40%

Seattle holds opponents to 26.8% on third down over three games, and the Chargers allow 40%. Seattle has been very good at getting off the field, though the sheet does not say which offenses it faced. A rate that low tends to rise over a longer season. In this game, the Chargers' offense faces the tougher third-down defense, so long drives may be harder to come by.

B.J. Hill

Achilles · Limited practice · Questionable

Chris Moore

Ankle · Limited practice · Questionable

Keenan Allen

Not injury related - resting player, Groin · Did not practice · Questionable

Percy Butler

Concussion · Full practice · Questionable

Ashton Dulin

Ankle · Full practice · Questionable

PITT: 347.3 pass yards a game to VT's 284.8

Both offenses are throwing well through 4 games, with Pitt at 347.3 yards a game and Virginia Tech at 284.8. The bigger story is the jump from last season: Pitt threw for 273.3 over 13 games, while Virginia Tech sat at 166.3 over 12 games, so the Hokies have changed more. Four games is a small sample and the schedule faced is unknown, so both numbers could settle back. If both hold, this sets up as a game where both teams throw, so passing yardage matters more than the run game.

Kevin Winston Jr.

Shoulder · Full practice · Questionable

Jayden Daniels is the projected starting quarterback for WSH

Through 2 games in 2026, Jayden Daniels threw for 260 passing yards, completed 56.9% of his passes and averaged 5.1 yards per attempt. Last season over 7 games he threw for 1262 yards, completed 60.6% and averaged 6.71 yards per attempt, 8-3 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 3-0 touchdown-to-interception line is 2 games in. Jayden Daniels is also listed q for this matchup.

Yahya Black

Not injury related - personal matter · Questionable

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

Jalen Ramsey

Limited practice · Questionable

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

KC: 263 team passing yards per game to LV's 211.7

KC is at 263 team passing yards per game over 3 games; LV is at 211.7 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season KC was at 214.1 over 17 games and LV at 167.7 over 17 games.

Rocco Becht is PSU's projected starter

Rocco Becht is PSU's projected starting quarterback. Oct. 1 game-specific reporting identifies Becht as Penn State's quarterback and quotes David Braun discussing preparation for him. No explicit game-day starting designation was retrieved. 2026 line: 865 passing yards, 61.3% completions, 9.30 yards per attempt, 9-1 TD-INT over 4 games.

Ethan Grunkemeyer is VT's projected starter

Ethan Grunkemeyer is VT's projected starting quarterback. October 2 game preview identifies Grunkemeyer as leading Virginia Tech's passing offense against Pitt; no explicit game-day starting announcement was retrieved. 2026 line: 1012 passing yards, 74.3% completions, 7.44 yards per attempt, 8-0 TD-INT over 4 games.

PITT: 347.3 team passing yards per game to VT's 284.8

PITT is at 347.3 team passing yards per game over 4 games; VT is at 284.8 over 4 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PITT was at 273.3 over 13 games and VT at 166.3 over 12 games.

NO: 1 interception thrown per game to ATL's 2

ATL is at 2 interceptions thrown per game over 3 games; NO is at 1 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season ATL was at 0.47 over 17 games and NO at 0.71 over 17 games.

LAR: 6.33 yards per play to PHI's 5.33

The Rams are gaining 6.33 yards a play over three games against 5.33 for Philadelphia, almost the same split as last season, 6.15 to 5.27. Their last game showed why: seven plays of 20 or more yards, including Matthew Stafford's 49-yarder to Davante Adams and a 30-yard Kyren Williams run, while the Eagles managed two. This gap has held for a full season, and the Rams are the side more likely to hit chunk plays in this game.

Mason Heintschel is PITT's projected starter

Mason Heintschel is PITT's projected starting quarterback. October 2 game preview discusses Heintschel as Pitt's quarterback for this matchup; September 29 official reporting discusses his preparations for Blacksburg. No explicit game-day starting announcement was retrieved. 2026 line: 1191 passing yards, 67.7% completions, 9.16 yards per attempt, 13-1 TD-INT over 4 games.

Aidan Chiles is NU's projected starter

Aidan Chiles is NU's projected starting quarterback. Northwestern's Oct. 1 game preview discusses Chiles as the quarterback leading its offense against Penn State. No explicit game-day starting designation was retrieved. 2026 line: 807 passing yards, 70.7% completions, 10.76 yards per attempt, 6-0 TD-INT over 3 games.

AFC NORTH game: PIT 1-1, CLE 1-0 in the division

Division records this early are tiny samples: Pittsburgh has played two AFC North games and split them, Cleveland has played one and won it. The sheet doesn't say who either team beat, so a single division result says little about who controls the North. Expect these marks to shift fast with more games on the schedule. For this matchup, lean on how each team has played overall rather than the division tally.

AFC WEST game: KC 1-0, LV 1-0 in the division

Both teams are 1-0 against the AFC West, so this game decides who leaves with the early division edge. One game each is too small a sample to say much about either team. With both also unbeaten overall, the overall form tells you more than the division record does.

Big Ten game: PSU 0-1, NU 0-1 in conference

Penn State and Northwestern each dropped their only Big Ten game so far, so both come in looking for a first conference win. That is one game apiece, which is too small to call either team's league form. The loser falls to 0-2 in the Big Ten, and a bettor is better served weighing each side's overall season play than reading much into a single conference loss.

ACC game: PITT 1-0, VT 1-0 in conference

Pitt and Virginia Tech have each played one ACC game and won it, so this is a meeting of unbeaten conference teams through early October. One league game is a thin sample, and 1-0 says nothing about margin, opponent or how either team got there. The winner here takes sole control of a 2-0 start, which makes this a better spot to judge each team on its full season form than on the conference record alone.

CHI: 12.3 sack yards lost per game to NYJ's 24.3

NYJ is at 24.3 sack yards lost per game over 3 games; CHI is at 12.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NYJ was at 24.9 over 17 games and CHI at 12.7 over 17 games.

ATL: 35.7% third downs allowed to NO's 47.1%

Atlanta allows 35.7% on third down over three games, and New Orleans allows 47.1%. The Saints have let opponents extend drives far more often, though three games of third downs is a small pile of snaps. Expect both to drift toward the middle. For this game, Atlanta's offense has the better chance to stay on the field and string together long possessions.

SEA: 6.13 yards per play to LAC's 5.23

Seattle is gaining 6.13 yards a play over three games, while the Chargers sit at 5.23. That lines up closely with last season, 5.98 for Seattle and 5.19 for the Chargers, so this looks like a stable difference. Seattle's offense moves the ball more efficiently, and with the Chargers also taking more sacks, the Chargers are more likely to need long drives to score.

LAR: 21.3 first downs per game to PHI's 15.7

The Rams are picking up 21.3 first downs a game over three games, while Philadelphia is at 15.7. Both are a bit below last season, 23.3 for the Rams and 18 for the Eagles, and the gap between them is about the same. The Rams are the offense more likely to string together long drives in this game.

BUF: 5 yards per rush attempt to NE's 3.87

NE is at 3.87 yards per rush attempt over 3 games; BUF is at 5 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NE was at 4.4 over 17 games and BUF at 4.97 over 17 games.

WSH: 2.7 sack yards lost per game to IND's 13.7

Washington is losing just 2.7 yards a game to sacks over three games, while the Colts are at 13.7. Last season Washington was at 12.5 and Indianapolis at 15.1, so the Colts are close to normal and Washington's tiny number is a three-game run that is likely to rise. For this game, Indianapolis is still the offense more likely to lose yardage on sacks.

MIA: 41.5% third-down conversion rate to MIN's 30.2%

MIA is at 41.5% third-down conversion rate over 3 games; MIN is at 30.2% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season MIA was at 34.9% over 17 games and MIN at 31.8% over 17 games.

GB: 33.3% fourth-down conversion rate to TB's 0%

GB is at 33.3% fourth-down conversion rate over 3 games; TB is at 0% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season GB was at 56% over 17 games and TB at 44.8% over 17 games.

John Franklin-Myers (DE) is questionable for TEN

TEN lists John Franklin-Myers as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Keionte Scott (CB) is questionable for TB

TB lists Keionte Scott as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Josh Wallace (CB) is questionable for LAR

LAR lists Josh Wallace as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Hjalte Froholdt (C) is questionable for ARI

ARI lists Hjalte Froholdt as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 1.

DJ Turner II (CB) is questionable for CIN

CIN lists DJ Turner II as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 1.

Montaric Brown (CB) is questionable for JAX

JAX lists Montaric Brown as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Christian Braswell (CB) is questionable for JAX

JAX lists Christian Braswell as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Cole Van Lanen (OT) is questionable for JAX

JAX lists Cole Van Lanen as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Channing Canada (CB) is questionable for NE

NE lists Channing Canada as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 1.

Morgan Moses (OT) is questionable for NE

NE lists Morgan Moses as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Amik Robertson (CB) is questionable for WSH

WSH lists Amik Robertson as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Charles Omenihu (DE) is questionable for WSH

WSH lists Charles Omenihu as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

CAR: 45.2% third downs allowed to DET's 56.1%

DET is at 56.1% third downs allowed over 3 games; CAR is at 45.2% over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

TB: 30:03 time of possession per game to GB's 25:38

GB is at 25:38 time of possession per game over 3 games; TB is at 30:03 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season GB was at 29:48 over 17 games and TB at 31:53 over 17 games.

SF: 16.7 points allowed per game to DEN's 23.3

DEN is at 23.3 points allowed per game over 3 games; SF is at 16.7 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DEN was at 18.3 over 17 games and SF at 21.8 over 17 games.

Carl Granderson (DE) is questionable for NO

NO lists Carl Granderson as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 1.

Martin Emerson Jr. (CB) is questionable for NO

NO lists Martin Emerson Jr. as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 29.

Samson Ebukam (DE) is questionable for ATL

ATL lists Samson Ebukam as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 29.

Romello Height (DE) is questionable for SF

SF lists Romello Height as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 29.

Keion White (DE) is questionable for SF

SF lists Keion White as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

MIA: 2 fourth-down attempts per game to MIN's 0.67

MIA is at 2 fourth-down attempts per game over 3 games; MIN is at 0.67 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season MIA was at 1.35 over 17 games and MIN at 1.41 over 17 games.

L'Jarius Sneed (CB) is questionable for KC

Sneed is listed as questionable for Kansas City's trip to Las Vegas, and the sheet gives no injury or practice detail beyond that. With this little information, the game-day inactive list is what settles it. If the corner sits, the Raiders' passing game gets a softer matchup, which is the angle to check for their receiver props.

Aaron Brewer (C) is questionable for MIA

MIA lists Aaron Brewer as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 1.

Logan Hall (DE) is questionable for HOU

HOU lists Logan Hall as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 2.

Trent Brown (OT) is questionable for HOU

HOU lists Trent Brown as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Marlon Humphrey (CB) is questionable for BAL

BAL lists Marlon Humphrey as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

LAC has lost 3 straight

The Chargers are 0-3 and travel to Seattle. Three games is a small sample, and the sheet doesn't say who they lost to or how close it was. Winless road teams often get a generous number, so the spread tells you more than the losing streak does.

SF has won 3 straight

San Francisco is 3-0 and hosts Denver. That's the whole season so far, three games, and the sheet doesn't list the opponents, so the quality of the wins is unclear. Unbeaten home favorites tend to carry a premium in the price, so check whether the spread asks too much.

LV has won 3 straight

Las Vegas is 3-0 and hosts Kansas City, also 3-0, with both 1-0 in the division. Three games is a short run, and the sheet doesn't say who the Raiders beat. Playing at home against another unbeaten team, this is the first real test of whether the start holds, so judge the line on that.

KC has won 3 straight

Kansas City is 3-0 and visits a Las Vegas team that is also 3-0, with both 1-0 in the AFC West. This is the first game where one of these streaks has to end. Three games is a small sample for both, so expect the line to reflect reputation as much as this season's record.

MIN has won 3 straight

Minnesota is 3-0 and hosts an 0-3 Miami team. Three games is a short sample, and without the opponents listed it's hard to know how tested this start is. Unbeaten teams facing winless ones get priced as big favorites, so the question is whether the margin, not the win, is realistic.

MIA has lost 3 straight

Miami is 0-3 and heads to Minnesota, which is 3-0. That's the full season for both, three games each, and the sheet doesn't say who either team played. A winless team on the road against an unbeaten one draws a lopsided line, so the spread size is the thing to judge.

HOU has lost 3 straight

Houston is 0-3 and hosts Dallas. Three games is a small sample, and the sheet doesn't list the opponents, so it's unclear how much of this is schedule. Home teams with no wins often come back at a cheaper number, so weigh the price against how they've actually played.

TEN has lost 3 straight

Tennessee is 0-3 and now goes on the road to Baltimore. Three losses is a short sample, and the sheet doesn't show who they lost to or by how much. A winless team on the road usually draws a big line, so the spread matters more than the record here.

ATL: 13.7 sack yards lost per game to NO's 24.3

ATL is at 13.7 sack yards lost per game over 3 games; NO is at 24.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season ATL was at 12.9 over 17 games and NO at 18.7 over 17 games.

BUF has won 3 straight

Buffalo is 3-0, so the streak is the whole season so far. Three games is a small sample, and the sheet doesn't say who they beat, so the quality of those wins is an open question. Unbeaten home teams tend to carry inflated prices, so check whether the number on New England already assumes the streak keeps going.

TB has lost 3 straight

Tampa Bay hasn't won a game yet at 0-3. Three games is a short sample, and without knowing the opponents or margins you can't tell bad luck from a bad team. Winless teams often get priced down hard, so at home against Green Bay the question is whether the market has overcorrected.

CLE has won 3 straight

Cleveland lost its opener and has won three in a row since, which puts them at 3-1. The sheet doesn't list who they beat, so it's hard to say how much of the streak was earned against good teams. Three games is a short run, and streaks this size break all the time. Pittsburgh is 1-1 in the division, so judge this one on the matchup more than the momentum.

P Edge side won; final 24-27

NO: 211.7 passing yards allowed per game to ATL's 263

New Orleans allows 211.7 passing yards a game over three games, and Atlanta allows 263. The Falcons' pass defense has given up more, but passing yards depend heavily on game script: a team leading late often faces a lot of throws. Three games is a small sample. For this game, the Saints' passing offense has the softer matchup on paper.

NO: 74 offensive plays per game to ATL's 63.3

ATL is at 63.3 offensive plays per game over 3 games; NO is at 74 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season ATL was at 61.6 over 17 games and NO at 63.2 over 17 games.

TEN: 19.7 points allowed per game to BAL's 26

TEN is at 19.7 points allowed per game over 3 games; BAL is at 26 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season TEN was at 28.1 over 17 games and BAL at 23.4 over 17 games.

PIT: 49.5 penalty yards per game to CLE's 74.3

Cleveland is giving away 74.3 penalty yards a game over four games, while Pittsburgh is at 49.5. Last season the two were nearly even, 49.4 for Cleveland and 47.2 for Pittsburgh, so Cleveland's jump is a four-game spike more likely to settle than a lasting trait. Pittsburgh's number matches its history, which makes the Steelers the more disciplined side here.

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

DET: 78.6% red-zone scoring rate to CAR's 61.5%

DET is at 78.6% red-zone scoring rate over 3 games; CAR is at 61.5% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DET was at 62.5% over 17 games and CAR at 53.3% over 17 games.

BAL: 66.7% red-zone scoring rate to TEN's 50%

TEN is at 50% red-zone scoring rate over 3 games; BAL is at 66.7% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season TEN was at 57.6% over 17 games and BAL at 47.5% over 17 games.

PHI: 66.7% red-zone scoring rate to LAR's 50%

LAR is at 50% red-zone scoring rate over 3 games; PHI is at 66.7% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season LAR was at 63.2% over 17 games and PHI at 70.5% over 17 games.

NYJ: 66.7% red-zone scoring rate to CHI's 50%

NYJ is at 66.7% red-zone scoring rate over 3 games; CHI is at 50% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NYJ was at 44.7% over 17 games and CHI at 58.2% over 17 games.

SF: 105.7 rushing yards allowed per game to DEN's 143.7

DEN is at 143.7 rushing yards allowed per game over 3 games; SF is at 105.7 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

KC: 57.1% red-zone scoring allowed to LV's 77.8%

Kansas City gives up a score on 57.1% of opponent red-zone trips over three games, and Las Vegas gives up 77.8%. Red-zone rates rest on very few trips, so a couple of stops change the number a lot. Both are likely to move. For this game, the Raiders' defense has been easier to finish against, which matters more for totals and touchdowns than for yardage.

PITT: 0.5 turnovers committed per game to VT's 1.25

Pitt is giving the ball away half a time per game through four games, down from 1.77 last season, while Virginia Tech is at 1.25 after 1.17 a year ago. Pitt's number is the one likely to climb, since turnover rates that low rarely last a full season. Virginia Tech looks like what it was last year, so the gap may narrow once Pitt's luck evens out.

IND: 36.4% third downs allowed to WSH's 47.1%

Indianapolis allows 36.4% on third down over three games, and Washington allows 47.1%. Washington's defense has struggled to get off the field so far, but three games can hinge on a couple of opponents with good quarterbacks. Third-down rates tend to settle. In this game, the Colts' offense has the friendlier situation on the downs that decide drives.

Kendal Daniels (LB) is questionable for ATL

ATL lists Kendal Daniels as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 2.

Christen Miller (DT) is questionable for NO

NO lists Christen Miller as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 29.

Travis Etienne Jr. (RB) is on injured reserve for NO

The Saints are placing Etienne (hamstring) on injured reserve, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. Reported Oct 1.

Cam Jackson (DT) is questionable for CAR

CAR lists Cam Jackson as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 2.

DJ Wonnum (LB) is questionable for DET

DET lists DJ Wonnum as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Cade Mays (C) is ir-r for DET

Mays (wrist) is targeting a Week 7 return from injured reserve, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. Reported Sep 29.

Chazz Surratt (LB) is questionable for SEA

SEA lists Chazz Surratt as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 2.

Jarran Reed (DT) is questionable for SEA

SEA lists Jarran Reed as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Brandon Pili (DT) is questionable for SEA

SEA lists Brandon Pili as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 29.

Justin Eboigbe (DT) is questionable for LAC

LAC lists Justin Eboigbe as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Jaden Dugger (LB) is questionable for SF

SF lists Jaden Dugger as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 2.

Demarcus Robinson (WR) is on injured reserve for SF

The 49ers placed Robinson (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Sep 26.

Mykel Williams (DE) is pup-r for SF

The 49ers opened Williams' (knee) 21-day practice window Wednesday to return from the reserve/PUP list, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Reported Sep 30.

Brandon Aiyuk (WR) is reserve-dnr for SF

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday that he's not viewing Aiyuk as an option for the 49ers while the club contends with multiple injuries at receiver, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Reported Sep 21.

Jonah Coleman (RB) is on injured reserve for DEN

Coleman (ankle) is being placed on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Reported Sep 26.

Jack Bech (WR) is on injured reserve for LV

The Raiders placed Bech (forearm) on injured reserve Tuesday. Reported Sep 29.

Dont'e Thornton Jr. (WR) is on injured reserve for LV

Head coach Klint Kubiak said Friday that the hope is that Thornton (undisclosed) will be back at practice ahead of the Raiders' Week 5 road tilt against the Patriots, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports. Reported Oct 2.

De'Von Achane (RB) is on injured reserve for MIA

The Dolphins placed Achane (knee) on injured reserve Monday. Reported Sep 28.

Storm Duck (CB) is pup-r for MIA

The Dolphins opened Duck's (knee) 21-day practice window Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Reported Oct 1.

Jake Hansen (LB) is questionable for HOU

HOU lists Jake Hansen as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Calen Bullock (S) is questionable for HOU

HOU lists Calen Bullock as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

British Brooks (RB) is on injured reserve for HOU

Brooks (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Friday. Reported Oct 3.

Malik Hooker (S) is questionable for DAL

DAL lists Malik Hooker as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 2.

Yaya Diaby (LB) is questionable for TB

TB lists Yaya Diaby as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Rakeem Nunez-Roches (DT) is questionable for TB

TB lists Rakeem Nunez-Roches as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Jalen McMillan (WR) is on injured reserve for TB

The Buccaneers placed McMillan (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday. Reported Sep 30.

Karl Brooks (DT) is questionable for GB

GB lists Karl Brooks as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Jayden Reed (WR) is on injured reserve for GB

The Packers are expected to place Reed (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Reported Sep 30.

Micah Parsons (DE) is pup-r for GB

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that Parsons (knee) hasn't experienced any setbacks but won't be cleared to practice this week, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports. Reported Sep 28.

Moro Ojomo (DT) is questionable for PHI

PHI lists Moro Ojomo as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Walter Nolen III (DT) is questionable for ARI

ARI lists Walter Nolen III as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 1.

Roy Lopez (DT) is questionable for ARI

ARI lists Roy Lopez as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 1.

Swayze Bozeman (LB) is questionable for CIN

CIN lists Swayze Bozeman as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 1.

Jordan Battle (S) is questionable for CIN

CIN lists Jordan Battle as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Andrei Iosivas (WR) is on injured reserve for CIN

The Bengals placed Iosivas (thumb) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Sep 26.

B.J. Hill (DT) is questionable for CIN

CIN lists B.J. Hill as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 29.

Albert Regis (DT) is questionable for JAX

JAX lists Albert Regis as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 29.

DaVon Hamilton (DT) is questionable for JAX

JAX lists DaVon Hamilton as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Kyler Gordon (CB) is pup-r for CHI

Gordon (calf) was estimated as a full participant on the Bears' official injury report Wednesday. Reported Oct 1.

Sam Franklin Jr. (S) is questionable for BUF

BUF lists Sam Franklin Jr. as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 1.

Deone Walker (DT) is questionable for BUF

BUF lists Deone Walker as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Damar Hamlin (S) is questionable for BUF

BUF lists Damar Hamlin as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

NYJ @ CHI carries a 42.5 market total

The 42.5 total sits 5 points under the 47.5 slate median, so the market expects a below-average scoring game without calling it a slugfest. That points to a few touchdowns and some field goals. Nothing on the sheet explains the gap, so the price carries the full argument. For it to crack, red-zone trips need to end in touchdowns instead of kicks, since a couple of converted drives covers the difference quickly.

TEN @ BAL carries a 42.5 market total

The current fanduel total is 42.5, 5 points below the 47.5 median across 16 games with posted totals on this slate.

Joe Andreessen (LB) is questionable for BUF

BUF lists Joe Andreessen as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Christian Elliss (LB) is questionable for NE

NE lists Christian Elliss as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

A.J. Brown (WR) is on injured reserve for NE

Brown was spotted Monday in the Patriots' locker room walking without a limp and wearing a small wrap on his injured right ankle, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports. Reported Sep 28.

Javon Kinlaw (DT) is questionable for WSH

WSH lists Javon Kinlaw as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

KC: 7.93 yards per pass attempt to LV's 6.53

KC is at 7.93 yards per pass attempt over 3 games; LV is at 6.53 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season KC was at 5.65 over 17 games and LV at 4.94 over 17 games.

LAR: 7.37 yards per pass attempt to PHI's 5.93

LAR is at 7.37 yards per pass attempt over 3 games; PHI is at 5.93 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season LAR was at 7.24 over 17 games and PHI at 6.33 over 17 games.

Akeem Davis-Gaither (LB) is questionable for IND

IND lists Akeem Davis-Gaither as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Alec Pierce (WR) is on injured reserve for IND

Colts head coach Shane Steichen reiterated Monday that Pierce didn't undergo surgery on his left heel and is continuing to rehab the injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. Reported Sep 28.

ARI: 1.33 sacks recorded per game to NYG's 0.33

Arizona records 1.33 sacks a game over three games, and the Giants have 0.33. Both pass rushes have been quiet, and the Giants have barely touched a quarterback. Sack counts swing with opponent and game script, so expect some movement. For this game, neither quarterback has much reason to fear the pass rush on what these three games show.

Zach Crothers (DL) is doubtful for PITT

DL; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Elijah Lagg (TE) is doubtful for PITT

TE; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

WSH: 1 sack taken per game to IND's 2

IND is at 2 sacks taken per game over 3 games; WSH is at 1 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season IND was at 2.07 over 17 games and WSH at 2.31 over 17 games.

CHI: 2 sacks taken per game to NYJ's 3

NYJ is at 3 sacks taken per game over 3 games; CHI is at 2 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NYJ was at 3.75 over 17 games and CHI at 1.85 over 17 games.

JAX: 1.33 sacks taken per game to CIN's 2.33

Jacksonville's quarterback is going down far less often than last season, when the Jaguars gave up 3.42 sacks a game over 17 games. Cincinnati is taking more sacks than its 2.12 from last season. Three games is a small sample, so neither number is settled, and Jacksonville's drop is the bigger swing. In this game, a Bengals line under more pressure faces a Jaguars offense keeping its passer clean, which favors Jacksonville sustaining drives if both trends hold.

LAR: 1.67 sacks taken per game to PHI's 2.67

LAR is at 1.67 sacks taken per game over 3 games; PHI is at 2.67 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season LAR was at 1.77 over 17 games and PHI at 2.33 over 17 games.

ATL: 2.33 sacks taken per game to NO's 3.33

ATL is at 2.33 sacks taken per game over 3 games; NO is at 3.33 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season ATL was at 1.86 over 17 games and NO at 3.06 over 17 games.

NYG: 5.77 yards per play allowed to ARI's 6.57

The Giants allow 5.77 yards per play over three games, and Arizona allows 6.57. Both numbers are on the generous side, and Arizona's has been worse. Yards per play is steadier than raw yardage, though three games is still small. For this game, both offenses should find room to move, and Arizona's defense is the one more likely to give up chunk plays.

VT -2.5 → -1.5

Gary's number was -2.5; the same book now shows -1.5.

Nigel Glover (LB) is doubtful for NU

Linebacker; Sept. 29 initial report. Later status unverified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

Braden Turner (DB) is doubtful for NU

Starting defensive back; doubtful on Thursday's report, as reported Oct. 2. Later status unverified in successfully opened reporting. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

Roseby Lubintus (OL) is doubtful for VT

OL; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Lucas Austin (OL) is doubtful for VT

OL; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Jojo Crim (CB) is doubtful for VT

CB; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Bill Davis (RB) is doubtful for VT

RB; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Terrel Bernard

Did not practice

Sam Franklin Jr.

Personal · Did not practice

Dexter Lawrence II

Did not practice

John Michael Schmitz Jr.

Did not practice

Zach Bako-Bewele

Knee · Did not practice

Jayden Reed

Neck · Did not practice

British Brooks

Hamstring · Did not practice

Christian Darrisaw

Did not practice

KhaDarel Hodge

Knee · Did not practice

Jawaan Taylor

Did not practice

Carl Granderson

Ankle · Did not practice

Davon Godchaux

Did not practice

Pete Werner

Neck · Did not practice

Kaden Elliss

Calf · Did not practice

Anfernee Jennings

Knee · Did not practice

L.J. Booker (WR) is doubtful for VT

WR; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Shamarius Peterkin (WR) is doubtful for VT

WR; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Takye Heath (WR) is doubtful for VT

WR; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

LAC (0-3) at SEA (2-1)

The Chargers are 0-3 and -32, losing all three, including their one road game. Seattle is 2-1 and +25, coming off a loss but 1-0 at home. A single loss does not dent a +25 margin much. The Seahawks' scoring edge is the stronger read, and the Chargers have yet to show a game that changes it.

DEN (2-1) at SF (3-0)

Denver has two wins but is -10 in point differential, so the record is kinder than the scoring. San Francisco is 3-0 at +48, a team winning by real margins. The road split is thin: Denver has played once away from home and lost, while San Francisco is 2-0 at home. Three games is a small sample, but the gap in how these teams win is wider than their records suggest, and that is the lens for pricing this one.

MIA (0-3) at MIN (3-0)

This is the widest gap on the board: Miami is 0-3 at -50 and Minnesota is 3-0 at +30. Miami has lost both road games, and the Vikings won their one home game. The Dolphins are losing by a lot, not just losing. Three games can still swing, but this spot leans hard toward the home team, and the question is how much margin to trust.

DAL (1-2) at HOU (0-3)

Houston is 0-3 and -21, with both losses at home, so the venue has not helped them. Dallas is 1-2 but +6, which means their losses were close and the record undersells them. Dallas lost its one road game, a single result. The Cowboys' margin points to the better team, even arriving with the worse road mark.

TEN (0-3) at BAL (2-1)

Tennessee is 0-3 and -22, and the losing has been steady. Baltimore is 2-1 and +14, though the Ravens lost their only home game so far, a one-game sample that says little. The road team's form is the clearer read. A home spot that has not paid off yet is less of a factor than Tennessee's three straight losses.

JAX (2-1) at CIN (2-1)

Same 2-1 records, but Jacksonville is +46 and Cincinnati is +17, so the Jaguars have won by more. Cincinnati comes in off a loss, while Jacksonville comes off a win and lost its only road game. With one road game and one home game behind these splits, venue tells you little. The point differential is the stronger signal here, and it leans toward the road team looking better than the matchup of records implies.

NYJ (1-2) at CHI (2-1)

The records sit one game apart, but the point totals do not: Chicago is +36 while the Jets are +3 despite a losing record. New York's two straight losses look closer than 1-2 implies, and both teams are 1-1 in their road or home spot, so the venue adds little. Chicago's edge is real on margin, and the Jets' +3 says their record may undersell them a bit.

ATL has 3 more days of rest

Atlanta comes in on 8 days and New Orleans on 5, a 3-day edge in prep and recovery for the road team. The Saints get less practice time and a thinner game plan, though they do get to stay home. Teams on a short week usually simplify, so the side with extra days can show more wrinkles early. Factor it in alongside injuries rather than on its own.

GB has 3 more days of rest

Green Bay gets 8 days to prepare and Tampa Bay gets 5, so the Packers had extra time for game planning and recovery while the Bucs crammed a week of work into a few days. A short week usually means lighter practices and less installed for the opponent, which tends to show up in game plans more than in effort. The gap is fixed by the schedule and won't change before kickoff. Weigh how banged up Tampa Bay came out of its last game, because a short week gives less time to get players back.

Nick Scott (S) is questionable for CAR

CAR lists Nick Scott as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 29.

Princely Umanmielen (LB) is questionable for CAR

CAR lists Princely Umanmielen as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Lee Hunter (DT) is questionable for CAR

CAR lists Lee Hunter as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 1.

Divine Deablo (LB) is questionable for ATL

ATL lists Divine Deablo as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 1.

JAX: 0 fumbles lost per game to CIN's 0.67

JAX is at 0 fumbles lost per game over 3 games; CIN is at 0.67 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season JAX was at 0.35 over 17 games and CIN at 0.41 over 17 games.

MIA: 5.07 yards per play to MIN's 4.3

Miami is gaining more per snap than Minnesota, though both are below last season, when Miami averaged 5.4 and Minnesota 4.82. Both offenses hit three plays of 20+ yards last game, all passes: Malik Willis found Chris Bell for 44, and Kyler Murray hit Jordan Addison for a 41-yard score. Over three games, a few deep balls swing these averages a lot. Whichever defense limits the shot plays likely controls the game.

ATL: 0.67 fumbles lost per game to NO's 1.33

ATL is at 0.67 fumbles lost per game over 3 games; NO is at 1.33 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season ATL was at 0.59 over 17 games and NO at 0.71 over 17 games.

NE: 49.7 penalty yards per game to BUF's 73

NE is at 49.7 penalty yards per game over 3 games; BUF is at 73 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NE was at 50.2 over 17 games and BUF at 49.9 over 17 games.

SEA: 1.33 turnovers committed per game to LAC's 2

LAC is at 2 turnovers committed per game over 3 games; SEA is at 1.33 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season LAC was at 1.24 over 17 games and SEA at 1.65 over 17 games.

ATL (1-2) at NO (1-2), a division game

Same 1-2 records, but New Orleans is -2 while Atlanta is -17, so the Saints have played closer games. Atlanta comes in off a win and is 1-1 on the road, while New Orleans lost its one home game. In a division game with records this even, the point margin is the cleaner tiebreaker, and it favors the home side.

JAX: 119.3 rushing yards per game to CIN's 91.3

JAX is at 119.3 rushing yards per game over 3 games; CIN is at 91.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season JAX was at 115.1 over 17 games and CIN at 93.6 over 17 games.

ARI: 44.8% third downs allowed to NYG's 54.5%

Arizona lets opponents convert 44.8% of third downs over 3 games, which is leaky, and the Giants are worse at 54.5%, meaning drives against them keep going more often than not. Three games of third downs is a small pile of snaps, and the sheet does not show who either defense faced. Both numbers are likely to drift toward normal. For now this sets up as a game where both offenses should sustain drives, which matters for scoring totals.

DEN: 1.33 takeaways per game to SF's 0.67

Denver has forced 1.33 turnovers a game over 3 games, double San Francisco's 0.67. Takeaways are the streakiest defensive stat there is, and a single fumble recovery moves a 3-game average a lot. The sheet gives no opponent context, so this gap is more luck than skill until it holds longer. Turnover props and defense scoring markets built on these averages are leaning on a very thin sample.

LAC: 2 takeaways per game to SEA's 1.33

LAC is at 2 takeaways per game over 3 games; SEA is at 1.33 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

SF: 0.67 turnovers committed per game to DEN's 1.33

DEN is at 1.33 turnovers committed per game over 3 games; SF is at 0.67 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DEN was at 1 over 17 games and SF at 1.29 over 17 games.

KC: 0.67 turnovers committed per game to LV's 1.33

KC is at 0.67 turnovers committed per game over 3 games; LV is at 1.33 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season KC was at 0.88 over 17 games and LV at 1.35 over 17 games.

GB: 0.67 fumbles lost per game to TB's 1.33

GB is at 0.67 fumbles lost per game over 3 games; TB is at 1.33 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season GB was at 0.35 over 17 games and TB at 0.29 over 17 games.

BAL: 4 red-zone trips per game to TEN's 2.67

TEN is at 2.67 red-zone trips per game over 3 games; BAL is at 4 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season TEN was at 1.94 over 17 games and BAL at 3.47 over 17 games.

PSU: 179 rush yards a game to NU's 146

Penn State runs for 179 yards a game through 4 games, and Northwestern runs for 146 through 3. Penn State's number lines up with last season's 174.4 over 13 games, so it looks like who they are. Northwestern was at 160.2 last season, so its dip on a three-game sample may come back up. The edge on the ground leans Penn State, and the question for this game is whether Northwestern can keep its own run game close to last season's level and avoid becoming one-dimensional.

PITT: 8.5 points allowed per game to VT's 16

PITT is at 8.5 points allowed per game over 4 games; VT is at 16 over 4 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PITT was at 24.8 over 13 games and VT at 30.2 over 12 games.

NYJ: 0.33 turnovers committed per game to CHI's 1

NYJ is at 0.33 turnovers committed per game over 3 games; CHI is at 1 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NYJ was at 1.35 over 17 games and CHI at 0.65 over 17 games.

ARI: 21 points per game to NYG's 15.3

ARI is at 21 points per game over 3 games; NYG is at 15.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season ARI was at 20.9 over 17 games and NYG at 22.4 over 17 games.

WSH: 1 takeaways per game to IND's 0.33

Washington has forced a turnover a game over 3 games, while Indianapolis has managed one takeaway total across its 3. Turnover counts this early swing on a fumble bounce or a tipped pass, so neither number tells you much about who these defenses are. The fact sheet does not say who either team played, so the gap is three games of noise more than identity. Lean on yardage and pressure numbers over takeaway counts when sizing up this game.

Brian Branch (S) is pup-r for DET

Head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Branch (Achilles) is close to returning, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. Reported Oct 2.

Grey Zabel (G) is questionable for SEA

SEA lists Grey Zabel as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

LAR: 66.3 offensive plays per game to PHI's 57.3

LAR is at 66.3 offensive plays per game over 3 games; PHI is at 57.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season LAR was at 63.9 over 17 games and PHI at 59.4 over 17 games.

DAL: 5.53 yards per play to HOU's 4.8

Dallas moves the ball better than Houston, and both teams sit a bit below last season, 5.96 for Dallas and 5.1 for Houston. Dallas has the bigger strikes: Dak Prescott hit CeeDee Lamb for 49 and Javonte Williams ran for 22 last game, while Houston's long play was 28 yards. Over three games this gap matches last season's pattern, so it should mostly hold. Expect Dallas to need fewer plays per drive.

Dalton Risner (G) is questionable for CIN

CIN lists Dalton Risner as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

John Simpson (G) is questionable for BAL

BAL lists John Simpson as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Lucas Patrick (G) is questionable for WSH

WSH lists Lucas Patrick as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Nick Allegretti (G) is questionable for WSH

WSH lists Nick Allegretti as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

Ed Ingram (G) is questionable for HOU

HOU lists Ed Ingram as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 29.

Tucker Addington (LS) is questionable for MIA

MIA lists Tucker Addington as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 30.

TEN: 44.3 penalty yards per game to BAL's 66

TEN is at 44.3 penalty yards per game over 3 games; BAL is at 66 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season TEN was at 59.5 over 17 games and BAL at 43.9 over 17 games.

Kenneth Grant (DT) is ir-r for MIA

Head coach Jeff Hafley said Friday that Grant (leg) could begin practicing next week, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports. Reported Oct 2.

CHI: 5.83 yards per play to NYJ's 5.1

Chicago is right around last season's 5.71, so its efficiency looks real. The Jets are the story: up from 4.36 last season, with six plays of 20+ yards last game, including Geno Smith to Kenyon Sadiq for 43 and a 24-yard touchdown. Three games and one big outing can inflate that number, so the Jets' jump is more likely to cool than Chicago's. Bettors should ask whether the Jets' downfield passing is a new identity or one hot game.

Ar'maj Reed-Adams (G) is questionable for BUF

BUF lists Ar'maj Reed-Adams as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 29.

M.J. Stewart (S) is pup-r for HOU

Stewart (knee) practiced in full Thursday. Reported Oct 2.

GB: 2 fourth-down attempts per game to TB's 1

GB is at 2 fourth-down attempts per game over 3 games; TB is at 1 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season GB was at 1.47 over 17 games and TB at 1.71 over 17 games.

DET: 0 interceptions thrown per game to CAR's 0.67

DET is at 0 interceptions thrown per game over 3 games; CAR is at 0.67 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DET was at 0.47 over 17 games and CAR at 0.71 over 17 games.

ARI @ NYG carries a 43.5 market total

At 43.5, this game sits 4 points under the 47.5 slate median: a mild lean toward lower scoring. The market expects a fairly normal game with a few more punts than average. Nothing on the sheet explains the gap, and 4 points is close enough that one extra touchdown erases it. That makes this a spot where game flow matters most: an early lead that forces the trailing team to open up can push it past the number.

JAX @ CIN carries a 51.5 market total

The 51.5 total sits 4 points above the 47.5 slate median, tied for the top of the board. That prices in a game where scoring arrives in touchdowns and both teams keep pace. The sheet offers no injury or team detail behind it, so weigh the number on its own. High totals crack when one side controls the clock and the other settles for kicks: a few stalled drives in the red zone is all it takes.

ATL: 22.7 points allowed per game to NO's 27.7

ATL is at 22.7 points allowed per game over 3 games; NO is at 27.7 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season ATL was at 23.6 over 17 games and NO at 22.5 over 17 games.

SF: 4.9 yards per play allowed to DEN's 5.57

San Francisco allows 4.9 yards per play over 3 games, while Denver gives up 5.57, a fairly wide gap between a solid unit and a soft one. Per-play numbers settle faster than totals, so this difference is more likely to hold than a turnover or red-zone split. Opponent quality is not on the sheet, so some of it may be schedule. Efficiency props for the Niners' offense get a better setup than the Broncos' do.

LAR: 4.5 yards per play allowed to PHI's 5.17

The Rams allow 4.5 yards per play over 3 games, a stingy mark, while Philadelphia gives up 5.17. Yards per play is one of the steadier defensive numbers even early, so the Rams' edge carries some weight. The sheet does not say who either team faced, which could flatter or hurt both. In this game, the Rams' defense looks like the more reliable unit on a snap-by-snap basis.

VT: 59 penalty yards per game to PITT's 84.8

PITT is at 84.8 penalty yards per game over 4 games; VT is at 59 over 4 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PITT was at 67 over 13 games and VT at 64.3 over 12 games.

SEA: 0.67 interceptions thrown per game to LAC's 1.33

LAC is at 1.33 interceptions thrown per game over 3 games; SEA is at 0.67 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season LAC was at 0.82 over 17 games and SEA at 0.88 over 17 games.

SF: 0.33 interceptions thrown per game to DEN's 1

DEN is at 1 interceptions thrown per game over 3 games; SF is at 0.33 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DEN was at 0.65 over 17 games and SF at 0.94 over 17 games.

HOU: 67.3 offensive plays per game to DAL's 59

DAL is at 59 offensive plays per game over 3 games; HOU is at 67.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DAL was at 65.9 over 17 games and HOU at 64 over 17 games.

LAC @ SEA carries a 43.5 market total

This one carries 43.5, 4 points under the 47.5 slate median: the market expects a bit less scoring than an average game this week. The gap is about one touchdown, and the sheet offers nothing on injuries or form to explain it. A total this close to the median moves on game script: a fast start or a few explosive plays is enough to flip it, while a cautious, run-heavy game keeps it under.

PIT @ CLE carries a 51.5 market total

At 51.5, this is among the highest totals on the slate, 4 points above the 47.5 median. The market expects both offenses to finish drives and trade touchdowns. The sheet lists no players or form to explain why, so the price is the only evidence. For this expectation to crack, drives have to stall: a run of field goals, a couple of long empty possessions or a slow first half leaves a total this high hard to reach.

LAR @ PHI carries a 43.5 market total

The 43.5 total is 4 points below the 47.5 slate median, so the market sees slightly fewer points than a typical game this week. That is a modest gap, about one score. The sheet gives no player or team detail behind it. For the expectation to crack, this game needs one extra touchdown drive or a short field off a turnover, which makes the number more fragile than the lowest totals on the board.

KC: 2 fourth-down attempts per game to LV's 1

KC is at 2 fourth-down attempts per game over 3 games; LV is at 1 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season KC was at 1.88 over 17 games and LV at 1.88 over 17 games.

Jameis Winston is the projected starting quarterback for NYG

Through 2 games in 2026, Jameis Winston threw for 229 passing yards, completed 51% of his passes and averaged 4.67 yards per attempt. Last season over 3 games he threw for 567 yards, completed 56.1% and averaged 8.59 yards per attempt, 2-2 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 0-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 2 games in.

Jalen Hurts is the projected starting quarterback for PHI

Through 3 games in 2026, Jalen Hurts threw for 620 passing yards, completed 64.4% of his passes and averaged 7.13 yards per attempt. Last season over 16 games he threw for 3224 yards, completed 64.8% and averaged 7.1 yards per attempt, 25-6 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 5-3 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Jordan Love is the projected starting quarterback for GB

Through 3 games in 2026, Jordan Love threw for 844 passing yards, completed 52.4% of his passes and averaged 6.81 yards per attempt. Last season over 15 games he threw for 3381 yards, completed 66.3% and averaged 7.7 yards per attempt, 23-6 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 6-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

PIT: 4.4 yards per rush attempt to CLE's 3.6

Pittsburgh's ground game gets almost a yard more per carry than Cleveland's, and both are close to last season, 4.26 for Pittsburgh and 3.9 for Cleveland. Four games plus a matching prior season makes this one of the steadier gaps on the board. In this matchup, Pittsburgh is better equipped to lean on the run, while Cleveland may need to throw to move the ball.

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

NYJ: 87.3 rushing yards allowed per game to CHI's 117

The Jets allow 87.3 rushing yards a game over 3 games, while Chicago gives up 117. Per-game rushing totals depend on how often teams chose to run, which follows game script as much as defense. Without opponent context on the sheet, the gap is three games of mixed signal. Rushing yard props for the Jets backs look friendlier against Chicago than the reverse.

SEA: 87 rushing yards allowed per game to LAC's 116.3

LAC is at 116.3 rushing yards allowed per game over 3 games; SEA is at 87 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

Daniel Jones is the projected starting quarterback for IND

Through 3 games in 2026, Daniel Jones threw for 611 passing yards, completed 66.3% of his passes and averaged 6.24 yards per attempt. Last season over 13 games he threw for 3101 yards, completed 68% and averaged 8.08 yards per attempt, 19-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 3-3 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Deshaun Watson is the projected starting quarterback for CLE

Through 4 games in 2026, Deshaun Watson threw for 855 passing yards, completed 69.6% of his passes and averaged 7.43 yards per attempt. His 6-2 touchdown-to-interception line rounds out the current sample without turning an early-season profile into a settled one.

P Edge side won; final 24-27

Drake Maye is the projected starting quarterback for NE

Through 3 games in 2026, Drake Maye threw for 585 passing yards, completed 63.8% of his passes and averaged 7.31 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 4394 yards, completed 72% and averaged 8.93 yards per attempt, 31-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 1-6 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Josh Allen is the projected starting quarterback for BUF

Through 3 games in 2026, Josh Allen threw for 786 passing yards, completed 65.1% of his passes and averaged 9.14 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 3668 yards, completed 69.3% and averaged 7.97 yards per attempt, 25-10 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 5-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Geno Smith is the projected starting quarterback for NYJ

Through 3 games in 2026, Geno Smith threw for 783 passing yards, completed 75.5% of his passes and averaged 7.68 yards per attempt. Last season over 15 games he threw for 3025 yards, completed 67.4% and averaged 6.75 yards per attempt, 19-17 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 4-0 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Trevor Lawrence is the projected starting quarterback for JAX

Through 3 games in 2026, Trevor Lawrence threw for 616 passing yards, completed 66.7% of his passes and averaged 7.61 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 4007 yards, completed 60.9% and averaged 7.16 yards per attempt, 29-12 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 7-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Joe Burrow is the projected starting quarterback for CIN

Through 3 games in 2026, Joe Burrow threw for 743 passing yards, completed 70.9% of his passes and averaged 7.21 yards per attempt. Last season over 8 games he threw for 1809 yards, completed 66.8% and averaged 6.99 yards per attempt, 17-5 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 6-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Tyler Shough is the projected starting quarterback for NO

Through 3 games in 2026, Tyler Shough threw for 917 passing yards, completed 68.9% of his passes and averaged 6.95 yards per attempt. Last season over 11 games he threw for 2384 yards, completed 67.6% and averaged 7.29 yards per attempt, 10-6 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 8-3 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Michael Penix Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for ATL

In his first 2026 game, Michael Penix Jr. threw for 256 passing yards, completed 72% of his passes and averaged 10.24 yards per attempt. Last season over 9 games he threw for 1982 yards, completed 60.1% and averaged 7.18 yards per attempt, 9-3 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 1-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 1 game in.

Bryce Young is the projected starting quarterback for CAR

Through 3 games in 2026, Bryce Young threw for 939 passing yards, completed 59.5% of his passes and averaged 7.76 yards per attempt. Last season over 16 games he threw for 3011 yards, completed 63.6% and averaged 6.3 yards per attempt, 23-11 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 7-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Jared Goff is the projected starting quarterback for DET

Through 3 games in 2026, Jared Goff threw for 802 passing yards, completed 70.6% of his passes and averaged 7.36 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 4564 yards, completed 68% and averaged 7.9 yards per attempt, 34-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 8-0 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Sam Darnold is the projected starting quarterback for SEA

Through 2 games in 2026, Sam Darnold threw for 392 passing yards, completed 68.1% of his passes and averaged 8.34 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 4048 yards, completed 67.7% and averaged 8.49 yards per attempt, 25-14 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 4-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 2 games in.

Josh Oliver (TE) is on injured reserve for MIN

The Vikings placed Oliver (biceps) on injured reserve Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 30.

Terrance Ferguson (TE) is on injured reserve for LAR

The Rams placed Ferguson (ankle) on injured reserve Friday. Reported Oct 2.

Matthew Stafford is the projected starting quarterback for LAR

Through 3 games in 2026, Matthew Stafford threw for 872 passing yards, completed 60.4% of his passes and averaged 7.86 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 4707 yards, completed 65% and averaged 7.88 yards per attempt, 46-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 6-4 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Justin Herbert is the projected starting quarterback for LAC

Through 3 games in 2026, Justin Herbert threw for 627 passing yards, completed 59.1% of his passes and averaged 7.13 yards per attempt. Last season over 16 games he threw for 3727 yards, completed 66.4% and averaged 7.28 yards per attempt, 26-13 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 3-4 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Brock Purdy is the projected starting quarterback for SF

Through 3 games in 2026, Brock Purdy threw for 789 passing yards, completed 72.3% of his passes and averaged 9.51 yards per attempt. Last season over 9 games he threw for 2167 yards, completed 69.4% and averaged 7.63 yards per attempt, 20-10 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 9-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Bo Nix is the projected starting quarterback for DEN

Through 3 games in 2026, Bo Nix threw for 605 passing yards, completed 60.2% of his passes and averaged 6.5 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 3931 yards, completed 63.4% and averaged 6.42 yards per attempt, 25-11 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 4-3 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Aaron Rodgers is the projected starting quarterback for PIT

Through 4 games in 2026, Aaron Rodgers threw for 999 passing yards, completed 57.5% of his passes and averaged 6.53 yards per attempt. Last season over 16 games he threw for 3322 yards, completed 65.7% and averaged 6.67 yards per attempt, 24-7 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 7-4 touchdown-to-interception line is 4 games in.

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

Kirk Cousins is the projected starting quarterback for LV

Through 3 games in 2026, Kirk Cousins threw for 661 passing yards, completed 67.4% of his passes and averaged 7.18 yards per attempt. Last season over 10 games he threw for 1721 yards, completed 61.7% and averaged 6.4 yards per attempt, 10-5 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 9-3 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Patrick Mahomes is the projected starting quarterback for KC

Through 3 games in 2026, Patrick Mahomes threw for 812 passing yards, completed 68.4% of his passes and averaged 8.29 yards per attempt. Last season over 14 games he threw for 3587 yards, completed 62.7% and averaged 7.14 yards per attempt, 22-11 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 7-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Kyler Murray is the projected starting quarterback for MIN

Through 2 games in 2026, Kyler Murray threw for 186 passing yards, completed 52.9% of his passes and averaged 5.47 yards per attempt. Last season over 5 games he threw for 962 yards, completed 68.3% and averaged 5.97 yards per attempt, 6-3 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 1-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 2 games in.

Malik Willis is the projected starting quarterback for MIA

Through 3 games in 2026, Malik Willis threw for 627 passing yards, completed 57% of his passes and averaged 7.29 yards per attempt. Last season over 4 games he threw for 422 yards, completed 85.7% and averaged 12.06 yards per attempt, 3-0 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 1-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

C.J. Stroud is the projected starting quarterback for HOU

Through 3 games in 2026, C.J. Stroud threw for 794 passing yards, completed 60% of his passes and averaged 6.62 yards per attempt. Last season over 14 games he threw for 3041 yards, completed 64.5% and averaged 7.19 yards per attempt, 19-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 3-0 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Dak Prescott is the projected starting quarterback for DAL

Through 3 games in 2026, Dak Prescott threw for 730 passing yards, completed 69.5% of his passes and averaged 6.95 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 4552 yards, completed 67.3% and averaged 7.59 yards per attempt, 30-10 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 7-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Lamar Jackson is the projected starting quarterback for BAL

Through 3 games in 2026, Lamar Jackson threw for 745 passing yards, completed 69.7% of his passes and averaged 9.8 yards per attempt. Last season over 13 games he threw for 2549 yards, completed 63.6% and averaged 8.44 yards per attempt, 21-7 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 4-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Cam Ward is the projected starting quarterback for TEN

Through 3 games in 2026, Cam Ward threw for 504 passing yards, completed 62.5% of his passes and averaged 5.73 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 3169 yards, completed 59.8% and averaged 5.87 yards per attempt, 15-7 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 2-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Jalon Daniels is the projected starting quarterback for TB

In his first 2026 game, Jalon Daniels threw for 0 passing yards, completed 0% of his passes and averaged 0 yards per attempt. His 0-1 touchdown-to-interception line comes from a one-game sample, so the relationship between completion rate and per-throw production is still an early read.

PSU: 11.5 points allowed per game to NU's 18

PSU is at 11.5 points allowed per game over 4 games; NU is at 18 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PSU was at 20.5 over 13 games and NU at 19.8 over 13 games.

Jacoby Brissett is the projected starting quarterback for ARI

Through 3 games in 2026, Jacoby Brissett threw for 652 passing yards, completed 70.1% of his passes and averaged 5.57 yards per attempt. Last season over 14 games he threw for 3366 yards, completed 64.9% and averaged 6.94 yards per attempt, 23-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 4-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

TEN: 9 sack yards lost per game to BAL's 17

TEN is at 9 sack yards lost per game over 3 games; BAL is at 17 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season TEN was at 26.1 over 17 games and BAL at 17.2 over 17 games.

DAL: 6.57 yards per pass attempt to HOU's 5.53

DAL is at 6.57 yards per pass attempt over 3 games; HOU is at 5.53 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DAL was at 7 over 17 games and HOU at 6.2 over 17 games.

DET: 31:32 time of possession per game to CAR's 28:27

DET is at 31:32 time of possession per game over 3 games; CAR is at 28:27 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DET was at 30:33 over 17 games and CAR at 29:51 over 17 games.

SF: 0 sack yards lost per game to DEN's 7.7

DEN is at 7.7 sack yards lost per game over 3 games; SF is at 0 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DEN was at 9.5 over 17 games and SF at 10.7 over 17 games.

GB: 41.7% red-zone scoring rate to TB's 30%

GB is at 41.7% red-zone scoring rate over 3 games; TB is at 30% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season GB was at 57.6% over 17 games and TB at 54% over 17 games.

MIA: 6.1 yards per pass attempt to MIN's 5.07

MIA is at 6.1 yards per pass attempt over 3 games; MIN is at 5.07 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season MIA was at 6 over 17 games and MIN at 5.1 over 17 games.

Arian Smith (WR) is on injured reserve for NYJ

Smith (knee) underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports. Reported Sep 23.

Jalen Davis (CB) is on injured reserve for CIN

The Bengals placed Davis (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday. Reported Sep 29.

Myles Garrett (DE) is on injured reserve for LAR

Garrett (knee) is facing a six-week recovery from surgery on his left knee, but the pass rusher is determined to be back before then, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and ESPN reports. Reported Sep 27.

Ronnie Rivers (RB) is on injured reserve for LAR

The Rams placed Rivers (calf) on their injured reserve list Wednesday. Reported Sep 24.

Jordan Davis (DT) is questionable for PHI

PHI lists Jordan Davis as questionable on the injury report.

Zach Bako-Bewele (OT) is on injured reserve for GB

The Packers placed Bako-Bewele (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Reported Sep 29.

Nick Samac (C) is on injured reserve for MIN

The Vikings placed Samac (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 26.

De'Zhaun Stribling (WR) is on injured reserve for SF

The 49ers placed Stribling (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Sep 19.

Trey Pipkins III (OT) is on injured reserve for LAC

The Chargers placed Pipkins (knee) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Sep 26.

Jonathon Brooks (RB) is on injured reserve for CAR

Brooks is expected to undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a core-muscle injury and is likely to miss at least six weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Reported Sep 23.

Mike Jackson (CB) is on injured reserve for CAR

Head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Jackson (groin) underwent core-muscle surgery and will be sidelined about eight weeks, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Reported Sep 30.

NE: 4.87 yards per play allowed to BUF's 5.43

New England allows 4.87 yards per play over 3 games, while Buffalo gives up 5.43. That is a real gap on a stable stat, though three games is still early and the sheet does not list who they played. The Patriots' defense has been the tighter unit play to play. Expect Buffalo's offense to find yards harder to come by than New England's does.

NYJ: 171 passing yards allowed per game to CHI's 207

NYJ is at 171 passing yards allowed per game over 3 games; CHI is at 207 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

KC: 4.6 yards per play allowed to LV's 5.17

KC is at 4.6 yards per play allowed over 3 games; LV is at 5.17 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

Jaycee Horn (CB) is on injured reserve for CAR

The Panthers placed Horn (quadriceps) on injured reserve Wednesday. Reported Sep 30.

LAR: 101.3 rushing yards allowed per game to PHI's 127.3

The Rams allow 101.3 rushing yards a game over 3 games, while Philadelphia gives up 127.3. Rushing totals ride on game script, and a defense playing from behind sees more carries against it, so this gap partly reflects how those games went. The opponent list is not on the sheet. Eagles ground props look tougher in this spot than Rams rushing props do.

DET: 53.3 penalty yards per game to CAR's 70

DET is at 53.3 penalty yards per game over 3 games; CAR is at 70 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DET was at 42.2 over 17 games and CAR at 44.8 over 17 games.

DAL: 50% fourth-down conversion rate to HOU's 28.6%

DAL is at 50% fourth-down conversion rate over 3 games; HOU is at 28.6% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DAL was at 62.9% over 17 games and HOU at 57.9% over 17 games.

BAL: 59.3 offensive plays per game to TEN's 52.3

TEN is at 52.3 offensive plays per game over 3 games; BAL is at 59.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season TEN was at 59.1 over 17 games and BAL at 57.3 over 17 games.

ARI: 3.67 red-zone trips per game to NYG's 2.67

ARI is at 3.67 red-zone trips per game over 3 games; NYG is at 2.67 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season ARI was at 3.59 over 17 games and NYG at 3.47 over 17 games.

CHI: 4 red-zone trips per game to NYJ's 3

NYJ is at 3 red-zone trips per game over 3 games; CHI is at 4 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NYJ was at 2.24 over 17 games and CHI at 3.24 over 17 games.

SEA: 4 red-zone trips per game to LAC's 3

LAC is at 3 red-zone trips per game over 3 games; SEA is at 4 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season LAC was at 3.35 over 17 games and SEA at 3.47 over 17 games.

GB (1-2) at TB (0-3)

Green Bay is 1-2 and -35, the worse margin even with the better record. Tampa Bay is 0-3 at -17 and 0-2 at home, so the home field has not helped. The Packers have been beaten badly at least once, while the Buccaneers' losses look closer. Neither team arrives with much, and Green Bay's record looks better than its margin.

TEN: 55.6% red-zone scoring allowed to BAL's 70%

Tennessee lets opponents score on 55.6% of red-zone trips over 3 games, while Baltimore allows 70%. Red-zone rates in three games come from a handful of trips each, so one stop or one touchdown moves them a lot. Both are likely to move toward league norms. Short-yardage scoring against Baltimore has been easier, but the sample is too thin to build much around.

Omar Cooper Jr. (WR) is on injured reserve for NYJ

The Jets are expected to place Cooper (ankle) on injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Reported Sep 19.

CLE: 0.5 interceptions thrown per game to PIT's 1

PIT is at 1 interceptions thrown per game over 4 games; CLE is at 0.5 over 4 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PIT was at 0.53 over 17 games and CLE at 1.06 over 17 games.

P Edge side won; final 24-27

PITT: 55.3 rushing yards allowed per game to VT's 83.3

PITT is at 55.3 rushing yards allowed per game over 4 games; VT is at 83.3 over 4 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

DAL: 207.3 passing yards allowed per game to HOU's 238.7

DAL is at 207.3 passing yards allowed per game over 3 games; HOU is at 238.7 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

HOU: 5.53 yards per play allowed to DAL's 6.03

DAL is at 6.03 yards per play allowed over 3 games; HOU is at 5.53 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

CAR: 6.1 yards per play to DET's 5.6

Carolina is out-gaining Detroit per play, a big leap from its 4.92 last season, while Detroit is down from 5.97. Three games is a short sample for a jump that size, so Carolina's number is the more likely to slide back. Detroit's track record still says it has the stronger offense, so weigh last season heavily before trusting Carolina's start.

PIT: 63.5 offensive plays per game to CLE's 57.3

PIT is at 63.5 offensive plays per game over 4 games; CLE is at 57.3 over 4 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PIT was at 58.1 over 17 games and CLE at 60.6 over 17 games.

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

ARI: 66.7 offensive plays per game to NYG's 60.3

ARI is at 66.7 offensive plays per game over 3 games; NYG is at 60.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season ARI was at 63.2 over 17 games and NYG at 63.8 over 17 games.

TB: 26.3 points allowed per game to GB's 30.3

GB is at 30.3 points allowed per game over 3 games; TB is at 26.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season GB was at 21.2 over 17 games and TB at 24.2 over 17 games.

HOU: 30:05 time of possession per game to DAL's 27:30

DAL is at 27:30 time of possession per game over 3 games; HOU is at 30:05 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DAL was at 30:48 over 17 games and HOU at 31:49 over 17 games.

CAR: 27.7 points allowed per game to DET's 31.7

DET is at 31.7 points allowed per game over 3 games; CAR is at 27.7 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DET was at 24.3 over 17 games and CAR at 22.4 over 17 games.

IND: 2.33 sacks recorded per game to WSH's 1.67

IND is at 2.33 sacks recorded per game over 3 games; WSH is at 1.67 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

BUF: 3 sacks recorded per game to NE's 2.33

Buffalo averages 3 sacks a game over 3 games, New England 2.33, so both fronts are getting home. Sack totals depend heavily on which quarterbacks and lines they faced, and the sheet does not say. Three games can swing on one big afternoon. Both quarterbacks in this one could see pressure, which matters for sack props and drive-killing negative plays.

CIN: 3.33 sacks recorded per game to JAX's 2.67

Cincinnati averages 3.33 sacks a game over 3 games, Jacksonville 2.67, so both pass rushes have been productive. Sack numbers this early lean on who they played, and one dominant game can carry a 3-game average. The opponent mix is not on the sheet. Expect pressure on both quarterbacks, which points toward sack props and shorter drop-back passing plans.

DEN: 2.67 sacks recorded per game to SF's 2

DEN is at 2.67 sacks recorded per game over 3 games; SF is at 2 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

NO: 2.33 sacks recorded per game to ATL's 1.67

ATL is at 1.67 sacks recorded per game over 3 games; NO is at 2.33 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

JAX: 52.9% third-down conversion rate to CIN's 46.3%

JAX is at 52.9% third-down conversion rate over 3 games; CIN is at 46.3% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season JAX was at 39.2% over 17 games and CIN at 43.4% over 17 games.

JAX: 22.3 first downs per game to CIN's 19

JAX is at 22.3 first downs per game over 3 games; CIN is at 19 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season JAX was at 20.9 over 17 games and CIN at 20.7 over 17 games.

GB: 5.93 yards per pass attempt to TB's 5.03

GB is at 5.93 yards per pass attempt over 3 games; TB is at 5.03 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season GB was at 6.85 over 17 games and TB at 6.04 over 17 games.

NYG: 104.3 rushing yards allowed per game to ARI's 127.7

ARI is at 127.7 rushing yards allowed per game over 3 games; NYG is at 104.3 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

NU +114 → +116

Gary's number was 114; the same book now shows 116.

Karl Brooks

Limited practice

Javon Hargrave

Limited practice

Donovan Jennings

Limited practice

Noah Sewell (LB) is pup-r for CHI

The Bears opened the 21-day practice window for Sewell (Achilles) on Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports. Reported Sep 23.

Brian Burns (LB) is on injured reserve for NYG

The Giants placed Burns (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 29.

BAL: 105 rushing yards allowed per game to TEN's 126.3

Baltimore allows 105 rushing yards a game over 3 games, while Tennessee gives up 126.3. Rushing totals are shaped by game script, and a team trailing often faces fewer carries, so these numbers mix defense with scoreboard. The sheet lacks opponent detail. Ravens backs look like the side with more room to run in this matchup.

P.J. Locke (S) is on injured reserve for DAL

The Cowboys placed Locke (foot) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Sep 26.

Jalen Thompson (S) is on injured reserve for DAL

The Cowboys placed Thompson (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports. Reported Sep 30.

Jonathan Bullard (DT) is on injured reserve for DAL

The Cowboys placed Bullard (calf) on injured reserve Wednesday, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports. Reported Oct 1.

Jake Hummel (LB) is on injured reserve for HOU

The Texans placed Hummel (groin) on injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Reported Sep 26.

Mario Edwards Jr. (DT) is on injured reserve for HOU

The Texans placed Edwards on injured reserve Wednesday. Reported Oct 1.

Thomas Harper (S) is on injured reserve for DET

The Lions placed Harper (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Sep 26.

Claudin Cherelus (LB) is on injured reserve for CAR

The Panthers placed Cherelus (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 26.

Brandin Echols

Limited practice

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

JAX: 40.3 penalty yards per game to CIN's 55

JAX is at 40.3 penalty yards per game over 3 games; CIN is at 55 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season JAX was at 63.5 over 17 games and CIN at 37.2 over 17 games.

ATL: 50% red-zone scoring allowed to NO's 61.5%

ATL is at 50% red-zone scoring allowed over 3 games; NO is at 61.5% over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

NYJ: 75% fourth-down conversion rate to CHI's 57.1%

NYJ is at 75% fourth-down conversion rate over 3 games; CHI is at 57.1% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season NYJ was at 43.9% over 17 games and CHI at 51.7% over 17 games.

Shemar Turner (DT) is pup-r for CHI

The Bears opened the 21-day practice window for Turner (knee) on Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports. Reported Sep 24.

Brenden Schooler (S) is nfi-r for NE

The Patriots opened the 21-day practice window for Schooler (back) on Wednesday. Reported Sep 24.

NE: 34.3% third downs allowed to BUF's 40.5%

NE is at 34.3% third downs allowed over 3 games; BUF is at 40.5% over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

SF: 207.3 passing yards allowed per game to DEN's 237

DEN is at 237 passing yards allowed per game over 3 games; SF is at 207.3 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

Divine Deablo

Hamstring · Limited practice

Christen Miller

Toe · Limited practice

Barion Brown

Hamstring · Limited practice

Kendal Daniels

Achilles · Limited practice

Samson Ebukam

Hamstring · Limited practice

Za'Darius Smith

Limited practice

Noah Fant

Abdomen · Limited practice

George Holani

Limited practice

Romello Height

Limited practice

Leo Chenal (LB) is on injured reserve for WSH

The Commanders placed Chenal (neck) on injured reserve Tuesday. Reported Sep 29.

Brock Bowers

Limited practice

Cody White

Limited practice

LAR: 31:05 time of possession per game to PHI's 28:44

LAR is at 31:05 time of possession per game over 3 games; PHI is at 28:44 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season LAR was at 30:46 over 17 games and PHI at 30:11 over 17 games.

Frankie Luvu

Limited practice

Nick Allegretti

Limited practice

Charles Omenihu

Limited practice

Ben Sinnott

Limited practice

Chig Okonkwo

Limited practice

DJ Moore

Limited practice

Keon Coleman

Limited practice

Damar Hamlin

Limited practice

DJ Turner II

Limited practice

LeQuint Allen Jr.

Limited practice

Andrew Thomas

Limited practice

Jihaad Campbell

Limited practice

PIT: 223 team passing yards per game to CLE's 198.8

PIT is at 223 team passing yards per game over 4 games; CLE is at 198.8 over 4 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PIT was at 202.4 over 17 games and CLE at 165.2 over 17 games.

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

Tucker Addington

Limited practice

Harrison Smith

Limited practice

Aaron Jones Sr.

Limited practice

Joey Porter Jr.

Limited practice

Dalton Schultz

Limited practice

Lukas Van Ness

Limited practice

TEN: 189 passing yards allowed per game to BAL's 216.3

Tennessee allows 189 passing yards a game over 3 games, while Baltimore gives up 216.3. A low passing total can mean teams ran on Tennessee instead of throwing, so it may say less about the secondary than it seems. Opponent context is not on the sheet. Titans passing props against Baltimore have the better setup.

GB: 5.17 yards per play to TB's 4.73

Green Bay is a bit more efficient than Tampa Bay, and both are down from last season, 5.61 and 5.12. Each lives on the deep pass: Jordan Love hit Matthew Golden for 45 and Christian Watson twice, while Baker Mayfield threw a 40-yard score to Ted Hurst III. Over three games, the gap is small enough to flip on a couple of long completions. The defense that keeps receivers in front of it likely decides this one.

LAC: 4.2 yards per rush attempt to SEA's 3.63

LAC is at 4.2 yards per rush attempt over 3 games; SEA is at 3.63 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season LAC was at 4.58 over 17 games and SEA at 4.17 over 17 games.

GB: 14.7 sack yards lost per game to TB's 20

GB is at 14.7 sack yards lost per game over 3 games; TB is at 20 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season GB was at 16.3 over 17 games and TB at 15.9 over 17 games.

JAX: 10.3 sack yards lost per game to CIN's 15.7

JAX is at 10.3 sack yards lost per game over 3 games; CIN is at 15.7 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season JAX was at 20.6 over 17 games and CIN at 14.1 over 17 games.

IND: 33.3 penalty yards per game to WSH's 46.7

IND is at 33.3 penalty yards per game over 3 games; WSH is at 46.7 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season IND was at 51.2 over 17 games and WSH at 53.7 over 17 games.

IND: 1.67 fourth-down attempts per game to WSH's 1

IND is at 1.67 fourth-down attempts per game over 3 games; WSH is at 1 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season IND was at 1.59 over 17 games and WSH at 1.53 over 17 games.

JAX: 7.1 yards per pass attempt to CIN's 6.33

JAX is at 7.1 yards per pass attempt over 3 games; CIN is at 6.33 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season JAX was at 6.42 over 17 games and CIN at 5.81 over 17 games.

LAR: 50% fourth-down conversion rate to PHI's 33.3%

LAR is at 50% fourth-down conversion rate over 3 games; PHI is at 33.3% over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season LAR was at 66.7% over 17 games and PHI at 52.4% over 17 games.

DET: 24.7 first downs per game to CAR's 22

DET is at 24.7 first downs per game over 3 games; CAR is at 22 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season DET was at 20.4 over 17 games and CAR at 18 over 17 games.

Tyler Smith (G) is on injured reserve for DAL

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that Smith (thumb) is progressing well and could return from injured reserve for the team's Week 5 game against the Buccaneers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. Reported Sep 30.

David Njoku (TE) is on injured reserve for LAC

The Chargers placed Njoku (fibula) on injured reserve Wednesday. Reported Sep 23.

CLE: 50% red-zone scoring allowed to PIT's 60%

Cleveland lets opponents score on 50% of red-zone trips over 4 games, while Pittsburgh allows 60%. Red-zone rates rest on a small number of trips, so a single stop changes them a lot. Both should drift as the season goes. Touchdown props near the goal line lean slightly toward the Browns' offense in this spot.

P Edge side won; final 24-27

Fernando Carmona (G) is on injured reserve for TEN

The Titans placed Carmona (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 30.

CLE: 3 sacks recorded per game to PIT's 2.5

PIT is at 2.5 sacks recorded per game over 4 games; CLE is at 3 over 4 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

P Edge side won; final 24-27

PSU: 44 penalty yards per game to NU's 59.3

PSU is at 44 penalty yards per game over 4 games; NU is at 59.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PSU was at 37.3 over 13 games and NU at 33.8 over 13 games.

NU: 269 team passing yards per game to PSU's 243.8

PSU is at 243.8 team passing yards per game over 4 games; NU is at 269 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PSU was at 187.6 over 13 games and NU at 185.9 over 13 games.

KC: 32:07 time of possession per game to LV's 30:03

KC is at 32:07 time of possession per game over 3 games; LV is at 30:03 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season KC was at 30:09 over 17 games and LV at 28:03 over 17 games.

PSU: 36.8 points per game to NU's 32.7

PSU is at 36.8 points per game over 4 games; NU is at 32.7 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PSU was at 31 over 13 games and NU at 23.4 over 13 games.

VT: 43.3 points per game to PITT's 39.3

PITT is at 39.3 points per game over 4 games; VT is at 43.3 over 4 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PITT was at 33.7 over 13 games and VT at 21.4 over 12 games.

Greg Van Roten (G) is on injured reserve for NE

The Patriots placed Van Roten (thigh) on injured reserve Tuesday. Reported Sep 30.

PIT: 30:41 time of possession per game to CLE's 28:37

PIT is at 30:41 time of possession per game over 4 games; CLE is at 28:37 over 4 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 1. Last season PIT was at 28:25 over 17 games and CLE at 29:18 over 17 games.

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

Gennings Dunker (G) is on injured reserve for PIT

The Steelers put Dunker on injured reserve Saturday with a knee injury, so the guard is out for the Cleveland game and at least a few more. A backup guard will take his spot on the interior line. One lineman out rarely swings a game by itself, but it can show up in the run game and in pressure up the middle. Factor it in lightly when looking at Pittsburgh's rushing numbers.

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

MIN: 85.7 rushing yards allowed per game to MIA's 104.3

MIA is at 104.3 rushing yards allowed per game over 3 games; MIN is at 85.7 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 1.

PIT: 209.5 passing yards allowed per game to CLE's 235.3

Pittsburgh allows 209.5 passing yards a game over 4 games, while Cleveland gives up 235.3. Four games is a slightly sturdier sample, though passing yards still follow game script and who they faced, which the sheet does not show. The gap is moderate and could shrink. Pittsburgh's passing game draws the friendlier matchup on paper.

P Edge side lost; final 24-27

Jackson Slater (G) is on injured reserve for TEN

The Titans placed Slater (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 30.

Will Johnson (CB) is on injured reserve for ARI

The Cardinals placed Johnson (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 23.

CLE lead the series with PIT since 2025

Three meetings, and the scoring has swung hard. Pittsburgh won the first one 23-9 at home, then Cleveland took two straight in Cleveland: a 13-6 grind on Dec 28 and a 27-24 game on Oct 1 that was decided by a field goal. Both Cleveland wins came at home, and the latest one had more combined points than the previous two meetings put together. For this spot, a close game in Cleveland fits the recent pattern better than a one-sided one, and the low-scoring history is less settled than it looked last season.

P Edge side won; final 24-27

Hayden Eligon II (WR) is a game-time decision for NU

Wide receiver; Oct. 2 dated update reports a game-time decision with a lower-body injury, citing Pete Thamel. Northwestern News — Luke Dehnicke: Sidelined vs. Penn State; Hayden Eligon: GTD but appears poised to return (2026-10-02)

LAR (1-2) at PHI (2-1)

Philadelphia is 2-1 but -14, which means the Eagles are winning close and losing big. The Rams are 1-2 and only -2, so their record undersells them. Both teams come in off a loss. The Eagles' 1-0 home mark is one game, and the margins suggest these teams are closer than the records say.

Kelvin Banks Jr. (OT) is on injured reserve for NO

Banks (ankle) underwent surgery this week, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. Reported Sep 26.

A.J. Terrell Jr. (CB) is on injured reserve for ATL

The Falcons placed Terrell (groin) on injured reserve Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 22.

Avonte Maddox (CB) is on injured reserve for DET

The Lions placed Maddox (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday. Reported Sep 23.

T.J. Tampa (CB) is on injured reserve for BAL

The Ravens placed Tampa (knee) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Sep 19.

Damon Walters (DB) is questionable for NU

Starting defensive back; questionable in the Oct. 2 report covering Thursday's availability update. Later status unverified. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

Chase Farrell (WR) is questionable for NU

Wide receiver; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

Troy Regovich (DL) is questionable for NU

Defensive lineman; Sept. 29 initial report. Condition unspecified. Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports (2026-09-29)

PHI is on a short week

Both sides are on short rest, with Philadelphia at 4 days and the Rams at 5. The Rams also carry the travel, so the extra day mostly offsets the trip. With little time to install anything new, both teams will lean on what already works.

Daryus Dixson (CB) is questionable for PSU

Starting cornerback; Oct. 2 reporting confirms Thursday's questionable designation. Campbell said he was dinged up against Wisconsin and practiced Wednesday. Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step up (2026-10-02)

CHI is on a short week

Both teams are on short rest, and Chicago has it tighter at 4 days to the Jets' 5. That one-day gap is small, but at this length every day of recovery counts, and the Bears are also hosting. Expect both offenses to keep things simple, which tends to favor the side that relies less on a complicated scheme.

PIT (2-2) at CLE (3-1), a division game

Cleveland is 3-1 on a three-game win streak, yet it sits at -14 in point differential, worse than Pittsburgh's -10. That points to close wins and one lopsided loss, a record that probably flatters the Browns. Pittsburgh is 0-2 on the road and Cleveland 2-0 at home, both tiny samples. In a division game between two teams with negative margins, the records overstate the distance between them.

P Edge side won; final 24-27

Micheal Clemons (DE) is on injured reserve for IND

Clemons (toe) was placed on injured reserve by the Colts on Tuesday. Reported Sep 23.

KC (3-0) at LV (3-0), a division game

Two unbeaten division teams with nearly matching margins: Kansas City +38 and Las Vegas +34. Both have won three straight, the Chiefs 1-0 on the road and the Raiders 1-0 at home. Records and margins line up evenly, so nothing here separates them. One of these streaks ends, and the split offers no edge either way.

Cruce Brookins (DB) is questionable for PITT

Safety; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Jordan Hancock (CB) is on injured reserve for BUF

The Bills placed Hancock (hamstring) on injured reserve Friday. Reported Sep 26.

Ronnie Harrison Jr. (LB) is on injured reserve for MIA

The Dolphins placed Harrison (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Sep 19.

C.J. West (DT) is on injured reserve for SF

The 49ers placed West (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday. Reported Sep 23.

David Onyemata (DT) is on injured reserve for NYJ

Onyemata (groin) underwent core-muscle surgery Wednesday, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports. Reported Sep 23.

Quintayvious Hutchins (LB) is on injured reserve for NE

Hutchins (knee) was placed on injured reserve Friday. Reported Sep 26.

Dell Pettus (S) is on injured reserve for NE

The Patriots placed Pettus (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday. Reported Sep 24.

ARI (1-2) at NYG (2-1)

The Giants are 2-1 and 2-0 at home, but -9 on the year, so their record flatters them. Arizona is 1-2 and -18 on a two-game skid, though 1-1 on the road. The home split is the Giants' clearest edge. Their negative margin is the reason to be careful about how much it means.

DET (2-1) at CAR (1-2)

Detroit is 2-1 but -2, while Carolina is 1-2 but +6, so the records point opposite to the margins. The Lions lost their only road game, and the Panthers lost their only home game, both single results. These teams look closer than one game apart, with Carolina's record underselling them.

Mike Onwenu (G) is on injured reserve for NE

The Patriots placed Onwenu (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday. Reported Sep 23.

Anthony Bradford (G) is on injured reserve for SEA

The Seahawks placed Bradford (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 24.

IND is on a short week

Indianapolis and Washington both come in on 5 days, so the short week is a wash. The home team avoids travel on a compressed schedule, which is the only calendar difference between them.

NE is on a short week

New England and Buffalo are both on 5 days of rest, so neither side gains from the schedule. Buffalo skips the travel on a short week, the one small calendar edge in this matchup.

JAX is on a short week

Jacksonville and Cincinnati both come in on 5 days, so rest is even. The Bengals stay home on the short week while the Jaguars travel, the only calendar difference here.

ARI is on a short week

Arizona and the Giants are both on 5 days of rest, so the short week cancels out. Arizona does have the longer trip on a compressed schedule, which is the one calendar factor that leans one way.

TEN is on a short week

Tennessee and Baltimore both come in on 5 days, so neither side has a rest edge. Baltimore skips the travel on a short week, the only calendar difference in this spot.

DAL is on a short week

Dallas and Houston are both on 5 days of rest, so the calendar is even. Houston is at home on the short week, the one small schedule edge here.

DET is on a short week

Detroit and Carolina both come in on 5 days, so neither side has a rest edge. Carolina skips the travel on a short week, the one calendar difference in this matchup.

MIA is on a short week

Miami and Minnesota both come in on 5 days, so rest is a wash. The Dolphins carry the travel on a short week, the only calendar difference between them.

KC is on a short week

Kansas City and Las Vegas are both on 5 days of rest, so neither side gains from the schedule. The Raiders stay home on the short week, the one calendar difference in this division game.

ATL lead the series with NO since 2025

Atlanta won both meetings, but they looked very different: a 24-10 win in New Orleans in November, then a 19-17 escape at home in January. The first was one-way, the second came down to two points, so the gap closed late in the season. Two games is a small sample, and this one is in New Orleans, where Atlanta won comfortably last time, though the January result suggests these teams were close by the end.

NE and BUF are even since 2025

These two played a pair of tight, high-scoring games last season, both decided by four points or fewer, and the road team won each one: New England won 23-20 in Buffalo, then Buffalo won 35-31 in New England. With only two meetings, there is no edge either way, just a pattern of close finishes. For a bettor, a series where both games landed within a field goal or so makes the points spread the number to study more than the winner.

DEN is on a short week

Denver and San Francisco both come in on 5 days, so the short week is even. Denver has the longer trip on a compressed schedule, the one calendar factor that leans one way.

KC and LV are even since 2025

These two split last season with games that looked nothing alike. Kansas City won 31-0 at home in October, then lost 14-12 in Las Vegas on Jan 4, a game with almost no offense from either side. The home team won both, which matters with this one in Las Vegas. Two games is a thin series, so lean on the venue split and the low-scoring January meeting more than the October blowout.

LAC is on a short week

The Chargers and Seattle are both on 5 days of rest, so rest is a wash. Seattle stays home on the short week while the Chargers travel, the only schedule edge here.

PIT is on a short week

Pittsburgh and Cleveland both show just 1 day since their last game, so neither side has a rest edge here. With the spacing identical, the calendar is not the reason to lean either way in this one.

P Edge side won; final 24-27

Dorian Williams

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Ar'maj Reed-Adams

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Jalen Carter

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Mo Alie-Cox

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Quan Martin

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Grover Stewart

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Jonathan Taylor

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P Edge side won; final 24-27

Charvarius Ward

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Davante Adams

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Darius Cooper

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Poona Ford

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Nate Landman

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Bo Melton

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Bucky Irving

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Anthony Belton

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Yaya Diaby

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DeMonte Capehart

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A'Shawn Robinson

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Tony Pollard

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Lamar Jackson

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Mark Andrews

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Durham Smythe

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Calais Campbell

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John Simpson

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Marlon Humphrey

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Nico Collins

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Will Anderson Jr.

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James Houston

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Wade Woodaz

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Trent Brown

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Shavon Revel Jr.

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Calen Bullock

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Malik Hooker

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Chris Bell

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Josh Uche

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Chop Robinson

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Jaylen Wright

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Chris Jones

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L'Jarius Sneed

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Jadon Canady

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Zach Allen

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D.J. Jones

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Christian McCaffrey

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Jaylen Waddle

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Julian Love

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Puka Nacua

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P Edge side won; final 24-27

Mack Wilson Sr.

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Jordan Battle

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Jarrian Jones

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DaVon Hamilton

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Minkah Fitzpatrick

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Joe Thuney

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Jonah Jackson

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Drake Maye

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Bradley Chubb

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Will Shipley

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Tank Bigsby

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Jordan Davis

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Byron Young

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Jonathan Greenard

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Luke Stuewe (WR) is probable for VT

WR; recovering from unspecified injury. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

IND (1-2) at WSH (1-2)

Almost a mirror: both teams are 1-2 and come off a win, Indianapolis at -19 and Washington at -17. Washington won its one home game, and the Colts lost their one road game, single results each. Nothing in these records separates the teams, so the spot looks like a coin flip on form.

Marcelino McCrary-Ball (LB) is on injured reserve for NYJ

NYJ lists Marcelino McCrary-Ball as on injured reserve on the injury report. Reported Sep 23.

Ja'Kyrian Turner (RB) is probable for PITT

RB; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Justin Cook (RB) is probable for PITT

RB; condition unspecified. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Tony Kinsler (WR) is probable for PITT

WR; undisclosed condition; October 1 update for Virginia Tech game. Pittsburgh News, Schedule, and Roster — Tony Kinsler: Upgraded to probable (2026-10-01)

Montavious Cunningham (OL) is probable for VT

RG; practice injury. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

Brody Meadows (OL) is probable for VT

Guard; injured against Boston College. Virginia Tech Gets Encouraging Injury News on Multiple Starters Ahead of Pitt (2026-10-02)

CIN lead the series with JAX since 2025

There is one meeting to go on: Cincinnati beat Jacksonville 31-27 at home on Sep 14 last season. That was a four-point game with both offenses moving the ball, so the series lead is one close result, not a gap between the teams. With a single game and the same venue again, it says more about these two being able to score on each other than about who is better.

NU lead the series with PSU since 2025

The whole series is one game: NU went into PSU on Oct 11 last season and won 22-21, a one-point road win that could have gone either way. One meeting decided by a single point says very little about which side is better, so the series edge is thin. This time PSU travels to NU, so the venue flips from last year. For betting, lean on how each team looks this season rather than last year's coin-flip result.

PHI lead the series with LAR since 2025

PHI has taken 1 of the last 1. Sep 21, 2025: LAR 26 at PHI 33.

Fernando Carmona

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Jalen McMillan

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Brian Burns

Knee - ACL

Jaxson Dart

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