Daily Recap: Sport — 2 November 2026

Sunday’s sports news turns on abrupt swings in fortune, from injuries that reshape NFL plans to races and games decided by split-second errors and late reversals. Across football, basketball and Formula 1, contenders leave the day dealing with fallout as much as results. Lamar J...

Lamar Jackson suffers a right-thumb injury on Baltimore’s first offensive play against Buffalo, and the damage is serious enough to require surgery. The Ravens now face an extended stretch without their starting quarterback, with Tyler Huntley set to take over while Jackson is expected to miss at least several games.

Detroit linebacker Jack Campbell is taken to a local hospital after a neck injury late in the Lions’ 19-15 win over the Vikings. Campbell goes down during a fourth-quarter play involving T.J. Hockenson, and the immediate concern centers on his condition after he remains on the field following the tackle.

Dallas wastes a 14-point fourth-quarter lead and falls 33-30 in overtime to Arizona, deepening pressure on the Cowboys at 3-5. Jerry Jones says he is not considering a midseason coaching change, publicly backing Brian Schottenheimer even as the loss intensifies questions about the team’s direction.

Ferrari’s race in Mexico City unravels on the opening lap when Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc collide, costing the team track position and igniting questions over responsibility. Leclerc later receives a five-second penalty for keeping the lead after running wide, while Max Verstappen goes on to win.

New England rallies from a 13-3 halftime deficit to beat Miami 24-19, with Drake Maye leading a strong second half. The Patriots score all three of their touchdowns after the break, flipping the game in Miami and finishing a comeback that reshapes the momentum of the afternoon.

Tampa Bay blanks Atlanta 16-0 in heavy rain despite not completing a pass all game. Baker Mayfield throws only three times and finishes without a completion, while the Buccaneers lean almost entirely on the run game and defense to control the conditions and shut out the Falcons.

Luka Dončić powers the Lakers past Toronto 131-125 with a 45-point performance that also stands out for his work on defense. He adds five steals in a display that pairs his usual scoring volume with the kind of disruptive defensive impact that has often been questioned.

George Russell misses required media duties after the Mexico City Grand Prix as Kimi Antonelli secures the Drivers’ Championship. Mercedes says Russell’s absence reflects how upset he is in the aftermath, underscoring the emotional impact of a title result that closes the fight at the top.