Samwise NFL Newsletter
Monday, October 12, 2026
Huntley, Henry Lead Ravens Past Falcons 30-23 in Overtime
The Baltimore Ravens rallied to beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-23 in overtime on Sunday Night Football, improving to 4-1 without quarterback Lamar Jackson. Backup Tyler Huntley, who looked uncomfortable for much of the night under relentless Falcons pressure, went a combined 11 of 11 for 80 yards on the game-tying fourth-quarter drive and in overtime. Trailing 23-15 with 2:25 to play, Baltimore scored on Huntley’s 7-yard touchdown pass to Devontez Walker, and Derrick Henry added the tying two-point conversion. In overtime, the Ravens drove 68 yards on 14 plays, eating 7 minutes and 3 seconds, before Huntley’s 1-yard touchdown run. Henry finished with 24 carries for 102 yards.
Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. Suffers Rib Injury Late in Loss to Ravens
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was officially diagnosed with a rib injury after taking a big hit in the final seconds of regulation in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Penix clutched his torso on the field and briefly gave way to Tua Tagovailoa before returning to throw a pass on Atlanta’s final offensive play of regulation. He did not play in overtime, and Tagovailoa threw an interception on Atlanta’s second overtime play from scrimmage, sealing Baltimore’s comeback win. Before leaving, Penix had completed 19 of 32 passes for 240 yards with one touchdown and no turnovers. Details of the injury were not available immediately after the game.
Sources: Yahoo Sports
Cardinals Agree to Trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to Texans
The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to trade receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports. Arizona will receive a second-round pick and a sixth-round pick, both in 2027, while Houston gets Harrison and a 2027 seventh-round pick. The Texans were always the team most closely linked to Harrison, and it was believed the Cardinals waited in an effort to get a little more for him. One sticking point was whether Houston would send a 2027 or 2028 second-round pick; the Texans yielded on that issue. The deal came after Houston earned its first win of the season against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
Sources: Pro Football Talk
Cam Little’s 57-Yard Field Goal Lifts Jaguars Past Eagles in London
Cam Little kicked a 57-yard field goal as time expired, and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Philadelphia Eagles 19-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The Eagles had taken a 17-16 lead on Jake Elliott’s 48-yard field goal with 8 seconds left, after Little’s extra-point attempt went wide following Parker Washington’s 27-yard touchdown catch. Ameer Abdullah’s 53-yard kickoff return then left 1 second on the clock. Trevor Lawrence threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns, both to Washington, as Jacksonville improved to 4-1. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, asked about not kicking the ball out of bounds, said, “I cost us that game.” Philadelphia fell to 2-3.
Sources: Associated Press (ABC News)
Commanders and Giants Tie 27-27 After Washington’s Overtime Clock Gaffe
The Washington Commanders and New York Giants played to a 27-27 tie on Sunday after Washington failed to stop the clock in overtime. With no timeouts and a roughly 42-yard game-winning field goal attempt within reach, the Commanders appeared to call a pass play; quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambled, was taken down, and the team could not get another play off to spike the ball. Coach Dan Quinn took the blame, saying the sequencing “does not fall on him” and calling it “my responsibility, no one else’s.” Daniels said, “Ultimately it’s on me.” Washington is now 1-3-1, and the ending spoiled what could have been a triumphant return for Daniels.
Sources: Yahoo Sports
Purdy, Evans Rally 49ers Past Seahawks 32-29 to Stay Unbeaten
Brock Purdy led two fourth-quarter scoring drives, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 on Sunday to improve to 5-0. Purdy found Mike Evans four times for 75 yards on the go-ahead drive, which ended with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks and a two-point conversion to Evans. After Seattle tied the game, Eddy Pineiro kicked a 43-yard field goal with 1:56 to play. Seattle’s last chance ended when Cooper Kupp was stopped 1 yard short of a first down on fourth down. The game featured an NFL season-high seven combined turnovers, and 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected for head-butting Seattle’s Ernest Jones IV.
Sources: Associated Press (ABC News)
Rookie David Bailey Records Three Sacks as Jets Beat Browns 17-12
Rookie edge rusher David Bailey had three sacks and four tackles for loss as the New York Jets rallied to beat the Cleveland Browns 17-12 on Sunday. Deshaun Watson’s 29-yard touchdown pass to Denzel Boston with 6:15 remaining gave Cleveland a 12-10 lead, but Andre Szymt missed the extra point. Carson Schwesinger then strip-sacked Jets quarterback Geno Smith, yet the Browns went three-and-out. On the ensuing punt attempt from Cleveland’s 42-yard line, punter Corey Bojorquez fumbled the snap in the rain, and the 19-yard loss gave the Jets the ball at the Cleveland 23. Browns receiver KC Concepcion left in the first quarter with an apparent head injury.
Sources: Yahoo Sports
Love and Watson Power Packers to 31-7 Rout of Bears
Jordan Love went 25 of 31 for 367 yards, and the Green Bay Packers trounced the Chicago Bears 31-7 on Sunday, the highest passing total by a Packers quarterback against the Bears at Lambeau Field. Christian Watson caught touchdown passes of 42 and 53 yards and finished with six receptions for 143 yards, while MarShawn Lloyd scored twice. Xavier McKinney intercepted two passes from Tyson Bagent, who started in place of Caleb Williams, sidelined for a third straight game with a hamstring injury. Green Bay forced five turnovers and moved over .500 for the first time this season. Rookie kicker Trey Smack missed two field goals and an extra point.
Sources: Associated Press (WRAL)
Drake Maye Accounts for Five Touchdowns as Patriots Rout Raiders 45-17
Drake Maye threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score as the New England Patriots beat the Las Vegas Raiders 45-17 on Sunday. Maye completed 26 of 34 passes for 374 yards, the second 300-yard game of his career, and became the first Patriots quarterback with back-to-back games of at least three touchdown passes since Tom Brady in 2018. New England finished with a season-high 536 yards. No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza replaced Kirk Cousins with the game out of reach in the fourth quarter. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said Mendoza’s appearance does not change the quarterback depth chart for now. Both teams are 3-2.
Sources: Associated Press (ABC News)
Aaron Rodgers Throws Three Touchdowns Again as Steelers Beat Colts 34-22
Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-22 on Sunday, rebounding from their Week 4 loss to the Browns. The 42-year-old has now thrown at least three touchdown passes in three straight games for the first time since his 2021 MVP campaign. According to NFL Research, it was his 90th career game with at least three touchdown passes, joining Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history with at least 90 such games. Jaylen Warren scored on an 80-yard catch-and-run and a touchdown run from midfield, finishing with 101 rushing yards and 87 receiving yards.
AFC Standings
| Team | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC East | |||
| Buffalo Bills | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| New England Patriots | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| New York Jets | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| AFC North | |||
| Baltimore Ravens | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| AFC South | |||
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Houston Texans | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| AFC West | |||
| Kansas City Chiefs | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Denver Broncos | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 5 | 0 |
NFC Standings
| Team | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFC East | |||
| New York Giants | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Washington Commanders | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| NFC North | |||
| Minnesota Vikings | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| NFC South | |||
| Carolina Panthers | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| New Orleans Saints | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| NFC West | |||
| San Francisco 49ers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Through Sunday of Week 5. Bills and Rams play Monday night.
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