The day's NFL and college football stories in a few lines each, with a source link on every item. Updated Friday, Oct 16, 2026.
Denver led 14-3 at half on rushing TDs from J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, then managed 24 second-half yards. Ja'Quan McMillian picked off Sam Darnold in OT and Wil Lutz hit a 53-yarder. Denver is 4-2; its defense had five sacks and two picks.
Mayfield (dislocated right thumb) sat Thursday's practice; rookie Jalon Daniels gets a third straight start as Tampa Bay hosts Pittsburgh.
Jackson, out since Week 4 with an ankle sprain, could return Sunday per a league source. Rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane's 21-day practice window opened.
Rice missed Thursday practice entirely; Andy Reid's Friday update is next. LT Josh Simmons was limited in his return.
Unbeaten San Francisco (5-0) hosts Washington (1-3-1) at Levi's Stadium on Oct 19 and tops several power rankings.
The NFL confirmed the Oct 25 game at Stade de France will go ahead as planned, coordinating security with local authorities.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported a high-level source saying a Herbert trade has never been discussed internally. LA is 0-5.
Per ESPN sources: 19 at-large bids, top seeds get byes, seeds 9-16 host campus games. Final approvals are pending.
No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU (ABC, 7:30 p.m. ET), plus No. 4 Ohio State at No. 5 Indiana, No. 6 Alabama at No. 14 Tennessee, and No. 16 Mississippi State at No. 22 LSU.
Miami (5-0) is a 21.5-point favorite over 3-3 FSU at Hard Rock Stadium, 7 p.m. on ESPN. QB Darian Mensah has 15 TD passes.
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