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NFL·PREVIEW·October 9, 2026 12:09 PM ET

Drake London and Marlon Humphrey draw matchup focus

Humphrey was ruled out October 4 with a calf injury.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 49m1 min read
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What happened: Drake London and Marlon Humphrey anchor a key potential matchup for Sunday. London was selected eighth overall in 2022, while Humphrey went 16th overall in 2017.

Why it matters: The direct meeting remains uncertain, as Marlon Humphrey was ruled out with a calf injury on October 4. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter noted that using Nate Wiggins to shadow London is on the table for certain situations.

What to watch: Final defensive personnel groupings will clarify the primary coverage assignments.

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