Around the NFL ~ Week 08

#Bears QB Caleb Williams has taken a stance, refusing to spat his custom cleats out of principle. It all brings back memories of another iconoclast punky QB.

My story: https://t.co/xnMMrpXi6qhttps://t.co/xnMMrpXi6q

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2026

#Titans WR Calvin Ridley (hip) is listed as questionable and and expected to play, source said.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2026

#Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers, questionable with hamstring and ankle injuries, is good to go today, per source.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2026

Bucs running back Kenny Gainwell (questionable, hip) is “good to go” today vs Falcons, per source.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) November 1, 2026

Trey McBride will go get it pic.twitter.com/PGAMlrGDc0

— PFF (@PFF) November 1, 2026

Actives/inactives:
-- #Jets RB Breece Hall is out.
-- #Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is officially active.
-- #Titans WR Calvin Ridley is up.
-- #Cowboys WR George Pickens is up.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2026

Saints first-pick Jordyn Tyson could return from the hamstring injury that has sidelined him as early as next week vs. the Browns, per sources. But even if it’s not then, he is not far away from playing. pic.twitter.com/wEen4tUih9

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2026

JJ was on his morning walk but the Broncos security wouldn't let him in the stadium without his credential...@Ky1eLong: "That's gotta be the only person in the history of the universe to successfully block JJ Watt." 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/jdq7CDs02v

— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) November 1, 2026

#Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has already been ruled out with a right thumb injury. pic.twitter.com/xITSM69S7S

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2026

A really good, underrated player. https://t.co/FEFQMbWock

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2026

AD Mitchell being a throw-in by the #Colts in the Sauce Gardner trade is still crazy. That trade somehow looks even better for the Jets. https://t.co/Nhy5Ui25Rh

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2026

#Ravens undrafted QB Joe Fagnano is now in the game. He was the emergency No. 3 QB — the first one to be used all season.

Baltimore QB Tyler Huntley is questionable with a toe injury.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2026

Cardinals say RB Jeremiyah Love is questionable to return today due to an ankle injury.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2026

Jaguars rule out DT DaVon Hamilton (knee) vs. Coltshttps://t.co/f5VSSazPbH pic.twitter.com/kSlc01hSik

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) November 1, 2026

Bills WR Josh Palmer (hamstring) doubtful to return vs. Ravenshttps://t.co/f5VSSazPbH

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) November 1, 2026

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson needs thumb surgery and will be placed on injured reserve. pic.twitter.com/TqrG6MlCJQ

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2026

Browns now have lost 23 straight regular-season game at Pittsburgh, tying the NFL record for most consecutive road regular-season losses vs. a team that the Lions held, losing 23 straight games at Green Bay from 1992 through 2014. https://t.co/k1MKZv6Mte

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2026

Buccaneers beat Atlanta 16-0 without completing a pass.

They are the first NFL team since the 1974 Buffalo Bills to win a game without completing a pass.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2026

Saints fire offensive run game coordinator T.J. Paganetti. https://t.co/0yGIyJ8EeW

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 2, 2026

Panthers hire DeAngelo Hall to coach cornerbacks. https://t.co/cjSzDVxiqz

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 2, 2026