Another exciting day of NFL action is in the books, with Week 6 almost over, just waiting for Monday night’s showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams to close out the slate of games. The Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers enjoyed a bye in Week 5, while the Houston Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned their first wins of the season. The Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers continue their respective struggles, as each team is 0-5. The San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs are the last three teams that remain undefeated. There are several players who could return to action next week worth monitoring. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams appears on track to make a possible return from a hamstring injury in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons. However, it remains to be seen if the Falcons will have their own starting quarterback after Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury on “Sunday Night Football.” He will reportedly undergo further imaging of the injury on Monday. The biggest news of the weekend came Sunday afternoon, when Texans head coach Demeco Ryans confirmed with reporters that the team has traded WR Marvin Harrison Jr. to a deal with the Arizona Cardinals. The former first-round pick now has a fresh start with his college quarterback, CJ Stroud, as he looks to rekindle his spark on offense. Follow Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news, injury updates and more from Week 5. Live Updates 14 Mon, Oct 12, 2026 09:17 pm UTC Ian Casselberry The Minnesota Vikings worked out receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on Monday, The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reported. Smith-Schuster, 29, played last season with the Kansas City Chiefs, recording 33 receptions for 345 yards and 1 touchdown in 17 games (12 starts). Jordan Addison missed the Vikings’ 23-13 Week 5 victory over the New Orleans Saints with a hamstring injury. Justin Jefferson was questionable with an ankle injury last week, but played against the Saints and had 6 receptions for 79 yards and a TD. Minnesota has a bye for Week 6. Monday, October 12, 2026 08:53 pm UTCIan Casselberry The Dallas Cowboys have the second-worst defense in the NFL in total yards allowed (1,977) and yards per game (395.7). To improve that unit, the team is adding veteran defensive coach Mike Pettine to the staff to work with defensive coordinator Christian Parker. He will be a senior defensive assistant, head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced. “He’s an expert in the front seven,” Schottenheimer said of Pettine. “A guy with that kind of experience, he’s done it all and that’s what I like about him. Pettine, 60, has coached in the NFL since 2002 with stints as DC with the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers. He was also the head coach of the Cleveland Browns for two seasons from 2014-15. Parker worked with Pettine with the Packers from 2019-20. When he was hired by Monday, 12 October 2026 08:16 pm UTC Teddy Ricketson San Francisco wide receiver Deeb Samuel left Sunday’s win over Seattle with a hamstring injury. The receiver is now expected to miss “a few weeks” with the injury. It is not expected to keep him out for long, but it will depend on how well he recovers and if he suffers any setbacks that affect the amount of time he will miss. 2026 07:14 PM UTCTeddy RicketsonRavens QB Lamar Jackson missed the team’s overtime win against the Falcons in Week 5. To open Week 6, head coach Jesse Minter mentioned that Jackson is “definitely doing better.” of Baltimore also said, “He’s doing everything he can to get back out there.” Ravens play Browns on Sunday Mon, Oct 12, 2026 06:39 pm UTC Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger and running back Quinshon Judkins are “day to day” with ankle injuries, head coach Todd Monken told reporters Monday with the Baltimore Ravens. Grade 1 ankle sprain during Cleveland’s 17-12 loss to the New York Jets, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. However, he continued to play in the game and had a sack of quarterback Geno Smith as the Browns clung to a 2-point lead. He had 8 tackles in the game against the Jets, according to Monken. However, like Schwesinger, Judkins wore a walking boot afterward. of the game. He rushed for 44 yards on 14 carries and did not rush for 100 yards in any of Cleveland’s five games this season. 6 against the Dallas Cowboys marked on his schedule as a motivator for his return. The reasoning is obvious: he began his career in Dallas and was transferred to Green Bay before last season. On Monday, it was reported that the Packers do not expect Parsons to return to practice this week, as he is still recovering from the knee injury he suffered last season in Green. Bay and still have no clarity on when he will return, but they expect it to be sometime in October 2026 04:38 PM UTCTeddy RicketsonHouston head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that starting running back David Montgomery is “week-to-week.” Marks have more work. Monday, October 12, 2026 04:36 PM UTCTeddy. RicketsonDeebo Samuel went down in Sunday’s win over the Seahawks. It was a hamstring injury and we were quickly ruled out for an MRI on Monday and there is concern that a player of his ability could be really hampered by a hamstring problem. 2026 04:19 pm UTC Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season after reportedly rupturing his Achilles tendon, according to ESPN. Hargrave suffered the injury during the team’s big win over the Chicago Bears in Week 5. In four games, Hargrave recorded six combined tackles and two quarterback hits this season. 2026 02:36 pm UTCTeddy Ricketson The Patriots play two games in the next 11 days and are dealing with two notable injuries. Offensive tackle Will Campbell is believed to have sprained his knee, but more tests on Monday will confirm that. Running back TreVeyon Henderson is also dealing with an ankle injury. No one knows how serious it is yet, and he will also undergo tests on Monday to determine that, although it is not expected to be long-term. right now Mon, Oct 12, 2026 01:30 PM UTCKate Magdziuk The Green Bay Packers suffered another big defensive loss on Sunday, with defensive tackle Javon Hargrave feared to have suffered a torn Achilles tendon in their Week 5 win over the Chicago Bears. Achilles tendon Monday, October 12, 2026 01:00 pm UTCJason Owens The San Francisco 49ers lack another key offensive weapon… but they still emerged victorious in Seattle. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel left Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks with a hamstring injury in the second half and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game. The injury occurred in the third quarter when Samuel ran around the edge on a. first down play. As he collapsed, he dropped the ball and fell face down on the field. It was a scary moment as Samuel’s condition was initially unclear. He was eventually able to get up and limp off the field, but he was clearly unwell and grabbed his right thigh as he headed toward the sideline. The 49ers announced minutes later that he had been ruled out of the game with a hamstring injury. 2026 12:30 pm UTCJason Owens With Sunday’s game long lost, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to give their first real NFL look to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The No. 1 overall pick out of Indiana took over to lead the Raiders’ offense in their final In Sunday’s 45-17 loss to the New England Patriots, he was able to move the ball on a low-risk possession that ultimately failed to produce points. His first play in the NFL produced a pass for. a 3-yard gain from the Las Vegas 35-yard line, but head coach Klint Kubiak and offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko gave him a chance to showcase his talents against a real, live NFL defense from there Monday, October 12, 2026 12:00 pm UTC Kate Magdziuk The big question at the end of the Washington Commanders’ incredible tie on Sunday was: “What were Jayden Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn thinking?” The game-winning field goal would have been about 42 yards. Commanders rookie kicker Drew Stevens hasn’t missed any of his seven career attempts from inside 50 yards, although he missed an extra point attempt early in the game. Calling even a single offensive play in that situation is unimaginably risky, as not stopping the clock will cost him a chance at that field goal. with horror to Daniels. He scrambled, was knocked down and then couldn’t make another play to finish the ball. A 27-27 tie.
