The Fast Break Report: NFL - October 4, 2026, 08 AM Eastern

Jordan Cole breaks down the latest NFL news. Bucs QB Baker Mayfield is expected to miss 3-6 weeks with a grip injury. Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is out due to a hamstring issue. Plus, Tyson Bagent is set to start at quarterback for the Bears, and contract talks stall for Lions TE Sam LaPorta. Sources: - ESPN NFL: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50099334/commanders-wr-terry-mclaurin-inactive-friday-injury - ESPN NFL: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50093238/panthers-place-wr-xavier-legette-ir-knee-injury - ESPN NFL: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/page/FFSundayInactives-50077553/fantasy-football-injuries-nfl-week-4-inactive-active - ESPN NFL: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50098838/sources-rams-intend-limit-puka-nacua-workload - ESPN NFL: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50086456/jets-rookie-kenyon-sadiq-necessity-not-luxury - ESPN NFL: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50090746/source-bears-expected-start-qb-tyson-bagent-vs-jets - ESPN NFL: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50095248/sources-steelers-contract-philosophy-led-joey-porter-jr-trade - ESPN NFL: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50094193/sources-sam-laporta-lions-break-contract-talks - ESPN NFL: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50090537/sources-baker-mayfield-return-hinges-qb-grip-football - ESPN NFL: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50095892/brian-schottenheimer-owned-rio-mistakes-cowboys-meeting - ESPN NFL: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/id/40699880/fantasy-football-injuries-position-battles-nfl-news-analysis Audio Attributions: Music by Lasith Algoda from Pixabay Music by Lasith Algoda from Pixabay