ESPN Predicts First 2026 Touchdown for Drake London in Week 6

Five ESPN analysts published 15 predictions for NFL Week 6 on Oct. 17, covering everything from touchdown scorers to fantasy sleepers to potential upsets, according to ESPN. The panel — Matt Bowen, Pamela Maldonado, Eric Moody, Ben Solak and Seth Walder — flagged three storylines fans will be watching closely Sunday.

What is ESPN predicting for NFL Week 6?

ESPN's crystal-ball package runs through 15 separate calls, mixing stat-line forecasts, touchdown scorers and at least one upset pick, per the outlet. The site frames three questions as central to the week: whether Drake London scores his first touchdown of 2026, whether Aaron Rodgers moves up the NFL's career record books, and whether the Houston Texans can pull off an upset.

Could Drake London score his first touchdown of 2026 this week?

ESPN's panel lists a Drake London touchdown among its Week 6 predictions, a notable call given the receiver has not found the end zone yet in 2026, according to the outlet's preview. The site does not publish a full stat line beyond flagging the question as one of its 15 predictions.

Is Aaron Rodgers closing in on an NFL record?

ESPN also predicts Rodgers could climb the league's career record books in Week 6, the outlet reports. Separately, ESPN's Brooke Pryor reported Thursday that the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback has been quizzing his pass catchers in practice, part of weekly preparation the team says helps him connect with receivers on game day.

Could the Texans pull a Week 6 upset?

A Texans upset is the third marquee call in ESPN's package, listed alongside the London and Rodgers predictions as one of the panel's headline storylines for the week, according to the site.

What happened in the run-up to Week 6?

ESPN's NFL desk posted a string of injury and roster updates ahead of Sunday's games:

• Oct. 13 — ESPN's Brianna Williams reported the Cleveland Browns will be featured in a trailer for "The Land."
• Oct. 14 — Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano reported on the slumping Philadelphia Eagles, three undefeated teams and quarterback hot seats around the league.
• Oct. 15 — ESPN's Brady Henderson and Jeff Legwold reported the Denver Broncos won in overtime over the Seattle Seahawks behind their run game and defense.
• Oct. 16 — ESPN reported Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was listed questionable after three days of practice; Michael DiRocco reported on Jacksonville Jaguars fans taking over a pub in London ahead of the team's game there.
• Oct. 17 — ESPN's Anthony Gharib reported Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton's snap count is decreasing, and the network's five-analyst panel published its full Week 6 predictions package.

What should fans watch for Sunday?

• Whether Drake London's name appears in the box score with a touchdown.
• Whether Rodgers' stat line pushes him further up the NFL's career leaderboards.
• Whether Houston covers or wins outright against the spread, per ESPN's betting-focused contributors Pamela Maldonado and Ben Solak.
• Fantasy lineups: ESPN's Adam Rank separately flagged Josh Jacobs back in the fantasy RB2 conversation this week.

For the full 15-prediction breakdown, box scores and odds, see ESPN's Week 6 preview. Elsewhere in sports this weekend, the WNBA Finals also open; see HTT's preview of the Valkyries-Dream opener.