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Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview Indiana’s trip to Michigan after the Hoosiers’ first loss in 22 games, discussing Curt Cignetti’s chances, Michigan’s quarterback situation and why Indiana still can cover.

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  • ARI Running Back #4
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    Love didn’t practice on Wednesday after missing Week 6. It doesn’t sound like he will practice at all this week. Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight will split the backfield again this week. Allgeier out-carried Knight 18-15 last week, but Knight was far more effective, running for 80 yards in total. Allgeier posted just 38 yards. He still figures to be the lead runner this week, but Allgeier shine as a plug-and-play RB2 is waning headed into Week 7.
  • PHI Running Back #26
    Barkley will unfortunately return to a team without Jalen Hurts, but the Eagles’ offense is otherwise getting healthier ahead of a must-win matchup with the Cowboys. Barkley has been out since Week 4 because of the hamstring issue. Even in his first game back, we would expect Barkley to get the lion’s share of the backfield touches against a Dallas defense that is giving up the 10th-most fantasy points to running backs. Barkley would be, at worst, an RB2 for his Week 7 return.
  • ARI Running Back #4
    Love starts out not practicing for the second straight week due to an ankle injury. He missed Week 6 against the Rams and a DNP Wednesday puts him on the wrong side of questionable to play in Week 7 against the Broncos. Love will need to practice in some capacity to have a chance of playing this week, but Tyler Allgeier is back in the RB2 range if Love cannot go.
  • TB Quarterback #6
    Mayfield going down as a full participant is a bit of a surprise given that it’s his first time practicing in any capacity since Week 3. Todd Bowles told reporters earlier this week that the team was preparing for Jalon Daniels to start. Now it looks like Mayfield may be the favorite to draw the start versus Carolina. This is ultimately a rather ambiguous situation, likely by Bowles’ design. Fantasy managers should have a backup plan in place if they are counting on either of the Bucs’ quarterbacks this week.
  • KC Wide Receiver #4
    Right tackle Jaylon Moore was also held out of practice with a concussion. Rice went down with the hamstring issue in Week 4. Even with a bye week to heal before Week 6, he wasn’t ready to return. A DNP today suggests he will miss at least one more game. Xavier Worthy led the Chiefs with seven catches for 73 yards in his absence last week. He would be in line for another high-usage game if Rice remains out for Week 7’s game against the Seahawks.
  • TB Quarterback #6
    Mayfield hasn’t played since dislocating his thumb in Week 3. As of late last week, he hadn’t even thrown a football since suffering the injury. Todd Bowles told reporters on Monday that he’s preparing for Jalon Daniels to start, but Mayfield’s return to practice puts things up in the air. His practice statuses over the next few days will be telling. For now, fantasy managers should still plan on seeing Daniels under center, but this is a situation to monitor throughout the week.
  • NYJ Running Back #20
    Head coach Aaron Glenn noted that Hall’s status will be evaluated throughout the week. Hall hasn’t played since injuring his quad in Week 3. If the Jets expected him to miss four games, they likely would have placed him on injured reserve. On the other hand, Adonai Mitchell just missed four games with a hand injury and was not placed on IR, so the team seemingly doesn’t have a great read on their players’ health. Hall will likely miss Week 7. Braelon Allen, in turn, is in line for a high-end RB2 ranking versus a weak Dolphins defense.
  • NYG Quarterback #18
    John Harbaugh is making the switch after a historic fourth quarter from “NINE”. McCarthy threw for 243 yards and a score in 11 minutes of action as the Giants mounted a frantic comeback against the Saints. Though he came up short in the end, McCarthy gave the Giants’ offense life after three dreadful quarters from James Winston. Now he’ll get the first snap versus a Houston defense that has been surprisingly ineffective this year. McCarthy is a high-risk QB2 for his first start as a Giant. He should at least be added in all Superflex formats.
  • CLE Running Back #10
    Monken sounded like Judkins and Dylan Sampson will be active and ready to go against Tennessee. Judkins had been the locked-in lead back for Cleveland before his Week 5 ankle injury, seeing 71 percent of the team’s designed rushing attempts. The potential return of Sampson, a good pass catcher, could complicate things for Judkins’ involvement in the pass game going forward. Judkins will be a touchdown-dependent flex play against a Titans defense allowing the NFL’s ninth lowest rushing success rate in 2026.
  • TB Nose Tackle #50
    With the Bucs’ 2026 season circling the drain, Vea, 31, could be dealt in the coming weeks to a contending team looking to beef up their defensive line for a second half run to the postseason. In coming to a contract compromise with Vea before the regular season, the Bucs “didn’t act as if he was part of their long-term future, and if teams come looking for a big, run-stuffing defensive tackle, Tampa would be silly not to listen,” Graziano said. Vea through Week 6 has a 17 percent pass rush win rate, which ranks 15th among defensive tackles.

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Union issues statement regarding the NFL’s handling of the case.
Mike Florio walks Devin McCourty through PFT’s Week 7 power rankings, which includes the struggling Rams at No. 17, the Vikings in the top five and the Chargers in last.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss J.J. McCarthy being named the Giants’ starter, looking at his time with the Vikings and why he was ultimately selected over Jameis Winston.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss Mike Vrabel, Nick Sirianni and Aaron Glenn all being fined $250,000 for conduct toward officials, examining what the future could hold.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms break down the psyche of Caleb Williams, analyzing how the Chicago Bears quarterback’s quest for motivation resembles Michael Jordan.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the latest developments in the Jalen Hurts blood clot situation, explaining why the issue will continue to be a topic of conversation.
Chris Simms breaks down Brock Purdy’s performance against the Washington Commanders, explaining how the quarterback is benefitting from Kyle Shanahan’s “special” game planning.

NFL

It looks like Lamar Jackson is on track to return from his ankle injury this weekend when the Ravens play the Bengals.
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Kansas City left tackle Josh Simmons is going to be placed on injured reserve with the back injury that has kept him sidelined all season.
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NBA

Walker Kessler had 10 dunks on the night, a number of them off lobs from Doncic.
This is not the first time Edwards has dropped 40+ in a season opener.
Porzingis is “seriously contemplating his future in basketball” due to his medical condition.

MLB

Eric Samulski does his first ranking of starting pitchers for the 2027 fantasy baseball season.
Shohei Ohtani needs offseason rest, not surgery, for knee and biceps injuries that led to his worst offensive numbers since he joined Los Angeles before the 2024 season.
The Brewers are making their first World Series appearance since 1982 and less than two years after Bob Uecker died on January 16, 2025, at age 90.
“It’s almost like watching your kids play,” said Yount, who was the American League Most Valuable Player when the Brewers reached the 1982 Fall Classic.

Premier League

Can the Gunners get past a tricky test as the games start to pile up?
It’s not getting better at Manchester United, where Michael Carrick’s era feels more and more feels like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 2.0.
“It’s a decision from the staff to not press man-to-man and sometimes leave space behind and try to get the ball,” Fernandes said after Man United lost 4-1 at Como in the Champions League.

College Football News & Analysis

As the college football season approaches its midpoint, Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry make their updated CFP predictions.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry imagine the potential fallout in a chaotic SEC if South Carolina manages to topple Tennessee in Week 8 and ponder if the ACC and Big 12 are two-bid conferences for the CFP.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry unpack Mike Locksley and Maryland parting ways, highlighting how steady regression became the defining part of his Terps’ tenure, pondering if QB Malik Washington will leave and more.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry explain why Jeremiah Smith has a chance to clinch the Heisman if he can keep Ohio State afloat and explore the coach of the year race before sharing their playoff predictions.
Joshua Perry makes the case to Nicole Auerbach on why the outcome of No. 7 Ole Miss vs. No. 19 Texas will hinge entirely upon which team can execute consistently before calling the Ole Miss defense is a ‘mirage’.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview Indiana’s trip to Michigan after the Hoosiers’ first loss in 22 games, discussing Curt Cignetti’s chances, Michigan’s quarterback situation and why Indiana still can cover.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry cast predictions on the Houston vs. Utah game, saying that while Utah may be the better team on paper, Houston will keep the score close thanks to Connor Weigman.

Motor Sports

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Rotoworld

Ranking and evaluating all of Week 7’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 7’s top plays at tight end, kicker, and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 7’s top plays at receiver.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 7’s top plays at running back.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 7’s top plays at quarterback.
Rivers McCown offers running backs, wideouts, and tight ends he thinks can outperform low expectations in Week 7.

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Golf

Ross Steelman learned to repair golf clubs when he was in high school in Missouri and it never really left him.
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Since completing the career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy constantly has been looking for new ways to inject some freshness and spark into his golf.
Unlike the PGA Tour, which has barred members of LIV Golf from competition since its inception in 2022, the DP World Tour had granted eligibility to participate in tournaments.
His best par save came on the par-3 16th when he hit a long shot from a greenside bunker to a foot.
Fresh off making the clinching putt in another U.S. victory at the Presidents Cup, Jacob Bridgeman birdied four of his last five holes for an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead over Jordan Smith in the Baycurrent Classic.

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