NFL 2026/2027 Football
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Travis Etienne Jr. placed on injured reserve
2.10.26 New Orleans Saints: Injuries
Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. will miss at least four games after being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. New Orleans will rely on Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller for most of his workload, with rookie CJ Donaldson handling short-yardage, pass protection and special teams duties. Etienne's injury does not require surgery.
Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys in draft-pick deal
1.10.26 Pittsburgh Steelers: Transfers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round selection. The deal ends a months-long offseason saga surrounding Porter, who had been awaiting a contract extension while also dealing with a back injury.
Ramsey hopes to play Thursday despite broken wrist
30.9.26 Pittsburgh Steelers: Injuries
Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey revealed he fractured his right wrist in Sunday's win over Cincinnati but plans to try to play Thursday against Cleveland. Ramsey played every defensive snap despite the injury and has been limited in practice this week, though he has not confirmed whether he will suit up.
Mayfield expected to miss at least three weeks
29.9.26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Injuries
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to miss at least three weeks after dislocating his throwing-hand thumb. An MRI showed no additional damage, and surgery is not expected. Rookie Jalon Daniels will start in his place.
Mayfield suffers thumb injury in Buccaneers' loss
28.9.26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb on his throwing hand during Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. X-rays showed no fracture, but he will undergo an MRI Monday to determine the extent of the injury and his recovery timeline. Wide receiver Jalen McMillan will also have an MRI after injuring his left knee.
Raiders extend Michael Mayer on three-year deal
13.9.26 Las Vegas Raiders: Transfers
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed tight end Michael Mayer to a three-year, $45 million extension that includes $30 million guaranteed. Mayer will start in Week 1 while Brock Bowers recovers from knee surgery. Mayer posted career highs with 35 receptions and 328 receiving yards in 2025, including 18 catches for 196 yards and a touchdown in four games filling in for Bowers.
Baker Mayfield agrees to $165 million extension
9.9.26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Transfers
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a three-year, $165 million extension, keeping the quarterback with the team through 2029. The deal averages $55 million per year, making it the largest contract in franchise history and reflecting Tampa Bay's commitment to Mayfield as its long-term franchise quarterback.
| Team | % | W-D-L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC East | |||
| 1 | Buffalo | 100.0 | 3-0-0 (3) |
| 2 | New Engl. | 33.3 | 1-0-2 (3) |
| 2 | NY Jets | 33.3 | 1-0-2 (3) |
| 4 | Miami | 0.0 | 0-0-3 (3) |
| AFC North | |||
| 1 | Cleveland | 75.0 | 3-0-1 (4) |
| 2 | Baltimore | 66.7 | 2-0-1 (3) |
| 3 | Cincinati | 66.7 | 2-0-1 (3) |
| 4 | Pittsburgh | 50.0 | 2-0-2 (4) |
| AFC South | |||
| 1 | Jackson. | 66.7 | 2-0-1 (3) |
| 2 | Indianap. | 33.3 | 1-0-2 (3) |
| 3 | Tennesee | 0.0 | 0-0-3 (3) |
| 4 | Houston | 0.0 | 0-0-3 (3) |
| AFC West | |||
| 1 | Kansas | 100.0 | 3-0-0 (3) |
| 1 | Las Vegas | 100.0 | 3-0-0 (3) |
| 3 | Denver | 66.7 | 2-0-1 (3) |
| 4 | LA Charg. | 0.0 | 0-0-3 (3) |
| NFC East | |||
| 1 | NY Giants | 66.7 | 2-0-1 (3) |
| 1 | Philadel. | 66.7 | 2-0-1 (3) |
| 3 | Dallas | 33.3 | 1-0-2 (3) |
| 4 | Washing. | 33.3 | 1-0-2 (3) |
| NFC North | |||
| 1 | Minnesota | 100.0 | 3-0-0 (3) |
| 2 | Detroit | 66.7 | 2-0-1 (3) |
| 3 | Chicago | 66.7 | 2-0-1 (3) |
| 4 | Green Bay | 33.3 | 1-0-2 (3) |
| NFC South | |||
| 1 | Carolina | 33.3 | 1-0-2 (3) |
| 1 | New Orl. | 33.3 | 1-0-2 (3) |
| 2 | Atlanta | 33.3 | 1-0-2 (3) |
| 4 | Tampa | 0.0 | 0-0-3 (3) |
| NFC West | |||
| 1 | San Fran. | 100.0 | 3-0-0 (3) |
| 2 | Seattle | 66.7 | 2-0-1 (3) |
| 3 | Arizona | 33.3 | 1-0-2 (3) |
| 3 | LA Rams | 33.3 | 1-0-2 (3) |
Last results
| 1.10 | Cleveland - Pittsburgh | 27 : 24 |
| 28.9 | Chicago - Philadel. | 27 : 7 |
| 27.9 | Buffalo - LA Charg. | 24 : 16 |
| 27.9 | Cleveland - Carolina | 21 : 18 |
| 27.9 | Denver - LA Rams | 30 : 26 |
| 27.9 | Indianap. - Houston | 19 : 17 |
| 27.9 | Jackson. - New Engl. | 35 : 6 |
| 27.9 | Miami - Kansas | 10 : 24 |
| 27.9 | Pittsburgh - Cincinati | 30 : 27 |
| 27.9 | Dallas - Baltimore | 31 : 34 |
| 27.9 | Detroit - NY Jets | 31 : 24 |
| 27.9 | New Orl. - Las Vegas | 27 : 35 |
| 27.9 | NY Giants - Tennesee | 12 : 7 |
| 27.9 | San Fran. - Arizona | 36 : 30 |
| 27.9 | Tampa - Minnesota | 16 : 23 |
| 27.9 | Washing. - Seattle | 33 : 31 |
NFL stats
| Home wins | 59% |
| Draws | 0% |
| Away wins | 41% |
League format : NFL 2026/2027
Teams are divided into two conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). As of 2002, each conference is further divided into 4 divisions. Each team play 16 games during regular season. Seven teams from each of the league's two conferences will qualify for the NFL Playoffs. Each of the 4 division winners is seeded 1-4 based on their records. The three wildcard teams (non-division champions with the conference's best winning percentages) are seeded 5th, 6th and 7th.
In the first round of the playoffs (Wild Card Playoffs), the No. 2 seeds will host 7s, the No. 3 seeds will host 6s and the No. 4 seeds will host 5s. In the second round (Divisional Playoff), the top seed hosts the lowest-seeded surviving seed from the first round, and the other two winners from the wild-card round play each other with the higher seed having home-field advantage. The two surviving teams from the Divisional Playoff games meet in Conference Championship games, with the winners of those contests going on to face one another in the Super Bowl.
Each round of the playoffs is "re-seeded" - the highest surviving seed always hosts the lowest surviving seed, the second-highest hosts the second-lowest, etc.