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NFL news, live updates: Texans trade for Marvin Harrison Jr., earn first win of 2026 season; Falcons fall flat in OT after Michael Penix Jr. injured

Follow along with the latest NFL news coming out of Week 5.

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Another exciting day of NFL action is in the books, with Week 6 very nearly a wrap, just awaiting Monday night's showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams to close out the game slate.The Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers enjoyed a Week 5 bye, while the Houston Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up their first wins of the season. The Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers continue with their respective struggles, as each team sits 0-5. The San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs are the last three teams to remain without a loss.There are several players that could return to action next week worthy of monitoring. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams appears on track to make a potential return from a hamstring injury in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons. It remains to be seen if the Falcons will have their own starting quarterback, however, after Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury on “Sunday Night Football.” He’ll reportedly undergo further imaging on the injury on Monday.The biggest news of the weekend broke Sunday afternoon, as Texans head coach Demeco Ryans confirmed with reporters that the team traded for WR Marvin Harrison Jr. in a deal with the Arizona Cardinals. The former first-round pick now gets a fresh start with his college quarterback, C.J. Stroud, as he looks to rekindle his spark on offense.Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news, injury updates and more coming out of Week 5.

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Monday, October 12, 2026

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