Impactful NFC Sunday: Star QB Injuries, Shocking Upset, and Close Calls Shake Up Playoff Picture
An eventful Sunday in the NFC saw injuries to quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, a near upset of the Packers by the Jets, and the Saints' surprising victory over the Ravens, leaving three teams vying for conference dominance.
Bill Barnwell Sep 21, 2026, 08:10 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X's and O's, offseason transactions and so much more.
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