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Who can thwart Davies' attempt at history?
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto preview Cole Davies' attempt at a historic third title in one calendar year before explaining why Jo Shimoda and Levi Kitchen are in the best shape to thwart him at the SMX Playoffs.

Editor’s Picks

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe reflect on Liverpool’s comfortable victory against Ipswich Town over the weekend and discuss how the Reds are evolving under Andoni Iraola’s tutelage.
Eric Samulski ranks all fantasy football defenses (DSTs) for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season
The AP Poll saw some shakeup after Week 1, and Nicole Auerbach explains why her ballot has Michigan out, Indiana on top and more
A new year means a new slate of eventually inaccurate guesses.

Rotoworld Player News

All Player News
  • TB Quarterback #6
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    The Buccaneers apparently reached out to Mayfield’s agent over the weekend; deadline do drive action after all. Mayfield is now under contract through his age-34 season. It’s not exactly a curious move for the Buccaneers — they didn’t have much of an avenue to find another quarterback given where they usually pick and rookie UDFA Jalon Daniels is their current backup. It is still a little surprising they let it twist in the wind as long as it did. Mayfield likely will be near the $50 million average annual value club once all the figures come in. (Some of this will be folded into the already-existing one-year contract.) He’ll be a reasonable superflex QB2 with a shot to rebound now that last year’s injuries are behind him.
  • NE Running Back #32
    Henderson did not practice at any point this week and should be considered questionable heading into Week 2’s games. Rhamondre Stevenson will get the bulk of the load against Seattle and should factor into the RB2 equation despite a tough matchup on paper. The Patriots also ruled out Ben Brown (knee), who did not travel with the team to Seattle.
  • LA Defensive Tackle #99
    He’s still “working himself into football shape,” per Rapoport and Adam Schefter. We think the Rams D/ST will manage with merely Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie as major additions heading into Week 1’s showdown with the 49ers in Australia.
  • KC Quarterback #15
    We would be very surprised if Mahomes didn’t start Week 1 given how this has trended this offseason, but Reid left it in some doubt, adding “Most likely, he’ll be the guy that’s out there.” Justin Fields would be the starter if Mahomes couldn’t go, we doubt we’ll be talking about that possibility seriously on Friday or Saturday ahead of Kansas City’s MNF opener.
  • TB Wide Receiver #11
    It’s McMillan, not rookie WR Ted Hurst III, who’s listed as a starter alongside Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka ahead of Tampa’s Week 1 game against the Bengals. Hurst, the tallest of the Bucs wideouts, has by all accounts impressed Bucs players and coaches throughout the offseason and should have some kind of role in the team’s passing attack to start the year. It could be a while before Hurst takes on a more prominent role, however. Bucs general manager Jason Licht said last week that Hurst, 22, has “proven to us throughout camp, even OTAs, practice every day that he’s been very, very steady...it’s kind of evolved into okay, we can use him this year and he’s going to play a role.” Hurst can be stashed in deeper fantasy formats for now. McMillan is unlikely to be a factor in the Tampa offense after once again struggling with injuries this offseason.
  • BUF Tight End #86
    The most efficient tight end in the NFL over the past two seasons, Kincaid ran a pass route on a meager 45 percent of Buffalo’s drop backs over 12 games in 2025, finishing the season with 49 targets while being targeted on a hefty 28 percent of his routes. Finally healthy, Kincaid has been talked up by Bills coaches over the past few months. Bills players and beat writers have even complimented Kincaid’s blocking, a point of concern for the fourth-year tight end. Buscaglia said if Kincaid can “be just competent enough in blocking to preserve the threat of play action when he’s on the field and continue to crush receiving efficiency metrics, he’ll become one of the most important pieces to the roster.” Kincaid is a high upside swing late in drafts for those who fade the game’s top tight ends.
  • BUF Wide Receiver #2
    Buscaglia called Moore, who was acquired from the Bears this spring, the “crown jewel of the offseason” for the Bills front office. “Moore’s contributions to the offense within training camp were immediate and obvious,” Buscaglia said. “Allen routinely pushed the ball downfield to Moore, making a concerted effort all summer to build on-field chemistry with the Bills’ new No. 1 receiver. ... The days of ‘everybody eats’ seem to be in the rearview mirror.” It’s a bullish report — one that could mean Moore is among the best values in redraft leagues this season even after being among the NFL’s most inefficient wideouts in 2025. Moore should be in all 12-team lineups for Week 1 against the Texans.
  • NYG Wide Receiver #1
    Coming back from a 2025 ACL injury, there’s been speculation that Nabers might not be ready for the Giants’ opening game against Dallas on Sunday night. Graziano seems to think the Giants releasing veteran WR Darius Slayton over the weekend is a sign Nabers will be a go for Week 1, and ESPN’s Jordan Raanan said Nabers “seems to be trending in a positive direction” five days ahead of New York’s season opener. The Giants won’t practice Tuesday. Nabers’ Wednesday practice status could tell us whether he’s a full go against the Cowboys.
  • NE Cornerback #0
    It’s $102 million guaranteed for the 24-year-old Gonzalez, who is entering his fourth season after being drafted 17th overall in 2023. Gonzalez went without an interception during the regular season last year, but he was a Pro Bowler anyway and he did come up with a huge pick in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship versus the Broncos. The Patriots had him under control for two more years after exercising his fifth-year option in April.
  • SF Tight End #85
    Asked whether Kittle would play in Week 1, 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said, “We have two more practices, but Kittle looks good.” That was not as explicit as defensive coordinator Raheem Morris’ quote on Nick Bosa’s expected status just minutes earlier, but it certainly seems to confirm mounting reports that Kittle is on track to suit up for Week 1. Kubiak added at the end of his response that Kittle’s “workload will be determined,” also reinforcing earlier reports that the team was likely to monitor his snap rate closely. Fantasy managers are likely better off taking a wait-and-see approach with Kittle until he has proven to be capable of a normal workload.

NBC Sports Podcasts

NFL Kickoff

Drake Maye and A.J. Brown sit down with Devin McCourty to break down how the New England Patriots’ new duo have developed their chemistry throughout the offseason.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio look back to Super Bowl LX and unpack the key things to watch as the Patriots head to Seattle to take on the Seahawks in a Week 1 blockbuster.
Maria Taylor catches up with Mike MacDonald for a glimpse into special moments from his Super Bowl victory with the Seahawks and the faith he’s carried in his journey to becoming a Super Bowl-winning head coach.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio react to Christian Gonzalez’s new deal and question if Gonzalez or Devon Witherspoon has the tougher challenge as the Patriots take on the Seahawks to kick off the season on NBC and Peacock.
Leonard Williams reflects on his emotional 11-year journey in the NFL, through injuries and losing seasons, to winning a Super Bowl and now pursuing another championship with the Seahawks.
The NFL season officially kicks off on September 9 with a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
Ahead of Wednesday’s NFL season opener, Paul Pabst and Andrew Perloff take their picks on who will come out on top between the Seahawks and Patriots.

NFL

LSU is apparently throwing in the towel in its fight to add two fifth-year players who signed NFL teams from joining the Tigers football team.
Christian Gonzalez agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension with the Patriots, providing a template for a Porter deal.
Pass rusher Myles Garrett has not practiced much this summer because of knee swelling, and he did not practice Tuesday.

NBA

Pat Riley got his last year, now the coach who led the Lakers to five titles across two eras gets his.
There are still some veterans who can help teams available, plus young players to take a chance on.
This is a cost-cutting move for the Pelicans, giving them the room to sign Bennedict Mathurin.
Also, Collin Sexton talks about why he chose the Lakers and Charles Barkley says he’s going to retire. Again.

MLB

James Schiano breaks down Jonah Tong’s encouraging return to the Mets rotation, highlighting the adjustments behind his seven-strikeout performance and what it means for his fantasy outlook moving forward.
James Schiano breaks down Aaron Judge’s long-awaited return from a 60-day IL stint, explaining how the Yankees star can lift New York’s struggling offense and provide a major boost for fantasy managers down the stretch.

College Football Week 1

College football is back with all of its wildness and drama.
It looked like No. 16 Michigan had suffered the biggest upset of the college football season. Then Bryce Underwood and JJ Buchanan made good on this reprieve.
John Fanta, Nicole Auerbach, Joshua Perry and Chris Simms react to Michigan’s win over Western Michigan in a result that will generate scrutiny for some time.
Terry McCaulay offers his perspective on the officials putting a second back on the clock in Ann Arbor, allowing time for Michigan’s miracle touchdown.
Kyle Wittingham offers his reactions to Michigan’s dramatic victory to avoid an upset against Western Michigan.
The College Countdown crew offers next-day reactions to one of the wildest college football endings we’ve ever seen between Michigan and Western Michigan.
Washington’s defense turned over Washington State to put Demond Williams Jr. in a great spot to score the Huskies’ first touchdown of the season in the Apple Cup.

Premier League

Jamie Redknapp catches up with Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai to discuss his preparation as a professional, his practice habits and free-kick routine, and more.
The Generation xG crew takes a closer look at how Arsenal were able to bounce back against Chelsea to secure all three points at home in Matchweek 3.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe wonder what’s going on with Spurs and Aston Villa following their slow starts to the season.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss Manchester City’s narrow 1-0 win over Coventry City and wonder if Enzo Maresca has his work cut out for him to get his side ready to compete with Arsenal for the title.

Motor Sports

Joe Gibbs Racing showed its dominance again with Christopher Bell’s victory in the Chase-opening Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
Bell’s crazy, frustrating season of seven second-place finishes without a victory at last came to an end with a win at the Southern 500 on Sunday night.
Relive the action from Darlington Raceway as drivers battle in the opening race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase.
It’s the first victory of the season for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver.

Rotoworld

A couple of veteran bats with favorable matchups could be difference makers in fantasy leagues next week.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss Mike Evans first season in San Francisco, and debate if he hold up as wide receiver in fantasy.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter break down Tua Tagovailoa’s Week 1 promotion in Atlanta, explaining why Kyle Pitts could benefit while Drake London’s fantasy upside may take a hit until Michael Penix Jr. returns.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter analyze New England Patriots’ running back TreVeyon Henderson’s latest injury, and what managers should do about him if they have him.
Denny Carter on air yards, touchdowns, and the Regression Reaper.

Betting

New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks Game Preview for the 2026 NFL Regular Season Opener
NBC Spots’ Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his 2026 Heisman Trophy expert pick and predictions entering Week 2

Golf

Thriston Lawrence is a winner for the third time in five years at the European Masters. This one took a final-round 62 and four playoff holes to beat Paul Casey.
The 2026 Presidents Cup rosters are set after Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy made their captain’s picks on Tuesday.
Scottie Scheffler loves what it takes to be the best player in golf, even the tedious work. He just doesn’t care for all the noise and notoriety that accompany greatness.
Scottie Scheffler recalls his Round 4 comeback at the Tour Championship to win his second career FedExCup, calling his performance in the playoffs “a nice way to finish off the season.”
Watch highlights from all rounds of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Tour Championship, part of the FedExCup, from East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
This is an entirely different era of golf, and Scottie Scheffler finally topping Tiger Woods in career earnings was inevitable.

Latest

The Olympic gold medalist from China beat No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 on Monday to become the first qualifier to reach the final eight in Flushing Meadows since Emma Raducanu won the title in 2021.
For at least one week, Deshaun Watson will be a Browns captain.
The Lions have the highest-paid running back in the NFL, Jahmyr Gibbs, as their starter.
Who are the favorites? Which teams could cause a shock? How do the big boys stack up?
Arsenal delivered a solid win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, coming back from an early goal to collect all three points.