Around the NFL ~ Week 08

Among the moves: Dameon Pierce to IR. https://t.co/nARj73WuRV

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 28, 2026

Texans claimed former Cowboys RB Emari Demercado on waivers.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 28, 2026

A waiver shakeup: Despite Baltimore announcing it claimed former Seahawks G Christian Haynes, the Miami Dolphins actually did. The Dolphins have a higher claim and were awarded Haynes. https://t.co/Txc2u0RZZF

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 28, 2026

Source: The #Titans claimed former Raiders DT Jonah Laulu.

The 26-year-old Laulu was very productive in Vegas, when he set the franchise record for most tackles (86) over the first 2 seasons. https://t.co/qrexL31Rht pic.twitter.com/HmHjy3CDJu

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 28, 2026

Highest offensive grade among FULLBACK this season

Kyle Juszczyk 65.8
Michael Burton 65.5
Connor Heyward 60.9
Adam Prentice 57.7
Hunter Luepke 55.9

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— PFF (@PFF) October 28, 2026

Highest pass rush win rate this season among edge

David Walker 24.6%
Aidan Hutchinson 24.2%
Nik Bonitto 20.2%
Chase Young 20.0%
Princely Umanmielen 20.0% pic.twitter.com/pxwe1QFpX8

— PFF (@PFF) October 28, 2026

Highest run defense grade this season

Steelers 82.7
Jaguars 76.3
Bucs 74.6
Vikings 74.6
Rams 71.1 pic.twitter.com/G6mBTWvtyQ

— PFF (@PFF) October 28, 2026

Most yards after catch this season

Jaylen Warren 354
Zay Flowers 320
RJ Harvey 299
Jaxon Smith-Njigba 276
Drake London 276 pic.twitter.com/hIPKBBGtiJ

— PFF (@PFF) October 28, 2026

Most pressures among rookies this season

David Bailey 26
Gabe Jacas 21
R Mason Thomas 19
Dani Dennis-Sutton 15
Cashius Howell 13
Skyler Gill-Howard 13 pic.twitter.com/xkubMPCXwT

— PFF (@PFF) October 28, 2026

Most Pass TD vs the blitz this season
INT
Jared Goff 8 0
Brock Purdy 8 1
Jordan Love 7 2
Aaron Rodgers 7 3
Matt Stafford 7 3 pic.twitter.com/tOM5FeFFdh

— PFF (@PFF) October 28, 2026

Highest missed tackle forced rate among RB this season
(min 25 touches)

Emmett Johnson 50.0%
George Holani 35.4%
Kenneth Walker 34.8%
RJ Harvey 30.6%
Tyjae Spears 30.3%
Jahmyr Gibbs 30.1% pic.twitter.com/3nVLfAioPS

— PFF (@PFF) October 28, 2026

Highest catch rate vs man coverage among WR this season
(min 10 man targets)

Garrett Wilson 92.9%
KC Concepcion 84.6%
Chris Olave 82.4%
CeeDee Lamb 75.0%
Tee Higgins 72.7% pic.twitter.com/unfryUQ1OI

— PFF (@PFF) October 28, 2026

Highest defensive grade among edge this season

Aidan Hutchinson 92.2
Will Anderson Jr 90.8
Abdul Carter 90.3 ◀️
Nik Bonitto 89.0
Boye Mafe 88.2 pic.twitter.com/WwQ7FHObYL

— PFF (@PFF) October 28, 2026

Here we go: #Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was a full participant in practice today for the first time since his ankle injury. pic.twitter.com/sQXMZEs8M6

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 28, 2026

#Texans WR Jaylin Noel is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season due to a turf toe injury that will require surgery, per @jonmalexander.

Noel was starting to flash in Houston's offense, recording 12 catches for 233 yards and 2 TDs over a three-game stretch from… pic.twitter.com/5hhCopPXmb

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 28, 2026

The #49ers have released veteran CB Jack Jones, who has played in 20% of their defensive snaps this season.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 28, 2026

Carson Beck, Jeremiyah Love, Michael Wilson all limited at Cardinals practice https://t.co/46WNLyysbt

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 29, 2026

The ManningCast audience continues to decline. At some point, it's not sustainable. https://t.co/zXpmVeQPic

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 29, 2026

The Bears are reportedly close to a deal to stay in Illinois. https://t.co/FKUs9JFEcy

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 29, 2026

The #Seahawks have now officially designated RB Jadarian Price for return to practice.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 29, 2026