Coach News Today — September 29, 2026

The NFL is always full of dramatic twists and turns, and this week did not disappoint. Several teams saw their fortunes change in an instant, thanks to the heroics of their players or questionable calls by the officials. In Chicago, Case Keenum led the Bears to a stunning upset over the Eagles, with his "extraordinary" effort earning plenty of praise. However, the loss was a tough pill to swallow for Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni, who expressed frustration with his reaction to a flagged hit on quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Injuries also made headlines, with Tampa Bay announcing that quarterback Baker Mayfield will be out for at least three weeks with a dislocated thumb. The Buccaneers will have to find a way to stay afloat without their leader under center. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay disputed claims that his team was unfairly impacted by a pass interference call in their loss, while Jacksonville is dealing with its own in-house drama after a spat between defensive end Josh Hines-Allen and a ball boy. And in Los Angeles, coach John Harbaugh offered a rare public critique of quarterback Justin Herbert, urging him to "be better" amid a tough stretch for the Chargers.

Today's signal:
• QB3 Keenum's 'extraordinary' effort lifts Bears over Eagles (espn.com)
• Sirianni rues reaction to flagged hit on Hurts in Eagles' MNF loss (espn.com)
• McVay's Rams not a 'victim' of pass interference call in loss (espn.com)
• Harbaugh offers rare critique of struggling QB Herbert: 'Be better' (espn.com)
• Jags sorting out spat between Hines-Allen, ball boy after Hunter's INT (espn.com)
• Bucs say QB Mayfield out at least three weeks with dislocated thumb (espn.com)