The quarterback controversy between Brock Purdy and Mac Jones has left head coach Kyle Shanahan with a dilemma. With Purdy missing time through injury, Jones, a former first-round pick, has been able to thrive. Purdy is reportedly nearing a return from the injured reserve, but the 49ers staff may still want outsiders to believe he’s hurt.

BBC Sport has been looking at possible ways of changing football - but what impact could different laws have on tactics?

Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles picked up their second-straight win in Week 8, moving to 6-2 on the 2025 NFL season after defeating Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants in an NFC East battle. Hurts had one of his better games of the year, completing 15-of-20 passes for 179 yards and four touchdowns, including two to tight end Dallas Goedert.

DETROIT – The player who punched Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown learned his punishment from the NFL on Monday. Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne was caught on video punching St. Brown near the bottom of his helmet after Detroit’s third touchdown on Sunday evening.

Frankie Luvu and his Commanders teammates said they are still unclear on what the NFL deems a punishable hip-drop tackle.

Missouri football defensive end Nate Johnson was ejected for targeting in the first half of Mizzou's game Saturday against Mississippi State