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Can Maye, Patriots find answers against Bills?
Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick preview this week's AFC East battle between the reeling New England Patriots and high-flying Buffalo Bills, where Drake Maye's struggles will be under the microscope once again.

Editor’s Picks

Eric Samulski digs into whether or not data suggests teams can really “stumble” into the playoffs
Rivers McCown highlights four fantasy players whose stock rose in Week 3 of the NFL season and four whose stock fell.
The two-time series champion increased his points lead with his second win in the past three races.
The 2026 Wild Card Series is officially set. Find out how to watch it all on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN.

Rotoworld Player News

All Player News
  • NYG Quarterback #9
    The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero was the first to report the trade. McCarthy landing with John Harbaugh’s Giants feels a bit too on-the-nose given his connection with Jim Harbaugh during his days at Michigan. McCarthy was at one point competing for the Vikings’ QB1 job in camp with Kyler Murray, but was knocked all the way down to QB3 on the Vikings’ depth chart when Carson Wentz took over for Murray in Week 1 and drew the start in Week 2. Assuming Jameis Winston doesn’t suddenly exceed expectations and lead an efficient passing attack, McCarthy will probably get a shot to start at some point when he gets up to speed with the offense. McCarthy has thrown for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 10 career games while completing 57.6 percent of his passes. We’ll see if a change of scenery is all he needs to turn the corner and live up to the hype that made him the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
  • CAR Wide Receiver #18
    Coker said after the game that he did not think his injury was too serious. He’s already been playing through an ankle injury, so we’ll assume he’ll be able to play through this based on his own estimation and the early reporting from Rapoport. Coker caught two passes for 18 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Browns, but will remain in the WR2 ranks for Week 4 if he’s able to play.
  • TB Quarterback #6
    This is the “best-case” scenario, according to Rap. Mayfield will undergo an MRI to confirm the severity of his injury and could miss more time if an MRI reveals “significantly torn ligaments in his thumb,” per Rap. The Buccaneers will now pivot to rookie UDFA Jalon Daniels as their starter after Daniels won the backup job in camp. Daniels threw for 9,282 yards, 67 touchdowns, and 31 interceptions in six seasons at Kansas while also rushing for over 1,400 yards and another 23 scores. All Buccaneers pass-catchers will receive a significant downgrade heading into Week 4’s game against the Packers.
  • MIA Running Back #28
    It felt like things were trending in this direction when head coach Jeff Hafley said after the game that he was not “optimistic” about Achane’s injury, but now the worst has confirmed. The 0-3 Dolphins will now be without their best playmaker for the remainder of the season, creating yet another challenge for an offense that ranks 31st in points per game (12.0 PPG) and 26th in yards per game (290.7 YPG) through the first three weeks of the season. Ollie Gordon will become a priority add off of waivers this week after he rushed for 17-41-1 in place of Achane, but his upside will be limited in what is one of the worst offenses in the league. Third-year vet Jaylen Wright could also be worth a stash. Wright missed Week 3’s game with a stringer/foot injury.
  • NYJ Running Back #20
    Hall exited in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Lions and did not return to the field after being ruled out quickly. Braelon Allen went on to handle backfield duties for the remainder of the game and will be a top waiver wire add this week if Hall were to miss any time. Hall has gotten off to a bit of a slow start this season, rushing for 51-163-1 (3.2 YPC), but has caught all 10 of his targets for 102 scoreless yards. Allen would be a fringe RB2/RB3 in Week 4 against the Bears if Hall is held out.
  • WAS Linebacker #54
    Chenal was carted off the field in Sunday’s win over the Seahawks. This immediately looked like a serious injury after Chenal went down in the second quarter while trying to make a tackle. Chenal has feeling in all his extremities and is expected to make a full recovery, but his 2026 season is officially over. Chenal totaled nine tackles in the three games he appeared in this season.
  • NYG Outside Linebacker #0
    It’s another tough blow to the G-Men, who lost Jaxson Dart in Week 2 due to a knee injury in Week 2 against the Rams. Burns was active for Week 3 despite dealing with an ankle injury, but exited early in the fourth quarter and did not return to the field. Once the injury is confirmed, Burns’ 2026 season will officially come to an end. The 28-year-old pass-rusher tallied four tackles this season and did not record a sack.
  • WAS Running Back #30
    Ekeler is fully recovered from a torn Achilles that ended his 2025 season after just two games. The 31-year-old running back returns to a familiar place in Washington and will sign to the 53-man roster, making him immediately eligible to play in Week 4. We expect him to have a bit of a ramp-up period before being active on game days, but Ekeler could end up having a meaningful role in a backfield that has struggled to get going through the first three weeks. Ekeler may be worth a stash in deeper leagues, but we’ll have to see what kind of role he has before we can consider putting him in lineups. Ekeler met last week with the Panthers about possibly joining their practice squad but a deal was never reached.
  • DEN Wide Receiver #17
    Waddle would also add a successful two-point reception in the third quarter to give him a slight boost in counting stats, although the 6.4-point effort left fantasy managers in desperate need of better production from their fourth-round selection in fantasy drafts. Waddle has now sandwiched poor fantasy outings with one usable game through three weeks. Fantasy managers are likely left to ride out the struggles of the Denver offense in hopes of greener pastures, which could come in a Week 4 showdown with the 49ers. Treat Waddle as an upside WR3, at present.

NBC Sports Podcasts

NFL Week 3

Mike Tomlin and Maria Taylor break down how the Denver Broncos completed the second-half comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football.
Bo Nix and Talanoa Hufanga join Melissa Stark postgame to discuss how the Denver Broncos completed the second-half comeback to beat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football.
Bo Nix and the Broncos were down by 16 points at the half but rallied back, stunning the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3 on Sunday Night Football.
Bo Nix goes airborne on the QB sneak, scoring the touchdown that ultimately won it for the Denver Broncos against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football.
Talanoa Hufanga intercepts Matthew Stafford and takes it all the way to the house in an electric play late in Los Angeles Rams vs. Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football.
Konata Mumpfield finds the opening in the defense and makes them pay, taking Matthew Stafford’s pass 48 yards to silence fans at Mile High.
Bo Nix fits the ball in a tight window, hitting Jaylen Waddle for an improbable two-point conversion against the Los Angeles Rams.

NFL

A year after finishing second in the NFL MVP voting, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye won’t have to worry about nearly missing out on the award in 2026.
Through two games, the Bengals’ defense looked like it had undergone a significant transformation in the offseason — partially due to the addition of Dexter Lawrence.
The Packers signed guard Laken Tomlinson after last Thursday’s loss to the Falcons and they may not be done adding to their offensive line options.
With De’Von Achane suffering a season-ending ACL injury and Breece Hall banged up as well, Braelon Allen and Ollie Gordon are the biggest waiver wire targets of the year so far.

NBA

Deciding to play fantasy basketball for the first time? Here are some tips to make it a good experience.
Watch a few highlights from Brunson’s big night here, or stream the entire episode on Peacock.
For the second time in a week, veteran sharpshooter Buddy Heild has been traded.
The Knicks are trying to keep their championship core together while navigating the second apron.

MLB

Jacob Misiorowski’s performance helped the Brewers close the regular season with a franchise-best 103-59 record.
Dan Wilson made the announcement shortly after the Mariners finished off a 7-3 win over the Angels, the ending to a disappointing 76-86 season that began with World Series aspirations after Seattle reached Game 7 of the ALCS last year.
What could have been a joyful moment for the Rangers turned somber as they fell one game short of a playoff spot.
Torey Lovullo is the winningest manager in Diamondbacks history, going 750-768 during a full decade in charge — but he finished this season on a one-year contract.

Premier League

Gakpo has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad after suffering an injury, and Liverpool will be sweating on the latest news on their striker.
Liverpool’s main striker Alexander Isak has returned from international duty early due to an injury.
City’s chairman has released an open letter defiantly stating “our confidence and intent in proving the club’s innocence is just as strong as when this began.”

College Football News & Analysis

Nicole Auerbach unpacks her Week 4 AP ballot, including why first-year head coaches like Jon Sumrall, Bob Chesney and more are “writing some of the most interesting stories of the season so far.”
Week 4 in college football saw Dylan Raiola step up massively for Oregon, Jon Sumrall’s stock soar after Florida’s win at home over Ole Miss and a potential Heisman moment from Jeremiah Smith.
Oregon faced adversity early on when star quarterback Dante Moore suffered an injury, however, Dylan Raiola was able to fill in Moore’s shoes and lead Oregon to an impressive 41-27 victory over USC.
Ahmed Fareed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach break down Iowa’s path to the College Football Playoff after defeating Michigan in dramatic fashion at the Big House.
Wisconsin outgained the Nittany Lions 355-248 and won their first game in Beaver Stadium since 2003.
After a slow first quarter, Notre Dame found its rhythm and rolled past Purdue 49-10 to improve to 4-0 for the first time in three years.
Ahmed Fareed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach react to Texas’ tight win over Tennessee and if the Longhorns deserve to be the No. 1 team in the country.

Motor Sports

Kyle Larson passed Chase Briscoe with seven laps to go Sunday, securing the NASCAR Cup Series victory at Kansas Speedway.
Relive the postseason action from Kansas Speedway as drivers take on the Hollywood Casino 400, the fourth race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase.
Hear what Levi Kitchen, Ryder DiFrancesco, Dylan Ferrandis and others said after the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship Final at Thunder Ridge that saw Jorge Prado and Levi Kitchen win their first SMX titles.
Jorge Prado held off a determined charge by Haiden Deegan throughout the entire race to score his first US title.

Rotoworld

Ranking and evaluating all of Week 3’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Justin Herbert is getting one last chance in our fantasy lineups, and Oronde Gadsden is poised to come along for the ride.
Denny Carter breaks down the best and worst matchups for slot and boundary wideouts in Week 3.
Puka Nacua did not practice on Thursday heading into Week 3, and Sean McVay’s latest statement is not promising for his return. Kyle Dvorchak explains what that means for Davante Adams and Terrance Ferguson in fantasy.
Kyle Dvorchak breaks down Bijan Robinson’s and Drake London’s performance against the Green Bay Packers, and the value these two players represent for fantasy managers.
Despite being a limited practice participant, Kyle Dvorchak believes that fantasy managers who have Saquon Barkley should bank on him playing Monday against the Bears due to the Eagles’ extensive injury report.

Betting

Golf

Scottie Scheffler expresses his frustration with the Nico Echeverria heckling incident, stating “there’s no place for that.”
Justin Thomas mentions how grateful he is for the moments he experienced with Jackson Koivun during the Presidents Cup.
Xander Schauffele explains why it was hard for the U.S. Team to hear captain Brandt Snedeker heap responsibility onto himself for a rough early Presidents Cup showing and they knew they had to rally “for him.”
Brandt Snedeker elaborates on the weight he carried on his shoulders during the Presidents Cup and also stated how he “knew these guys were special.”
Relive the best action from Sunday Singles in the final round of the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club in DuPage County, Illinois.
Jackson Koivun reflects on his Presidents Cup debut, discussing his undefeated week, what he learned from the experience and the excitement of contributing to a winning team.

Latest

Tight end Tytan McNeal (Sammamish, Washington/ Eastside Catholic School) was officially honored as a 2027 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour.
Quarterback Brady Quinn (Hollywood, Florida/ Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory) was officially honored as a 2027 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour.
Tight end Jaxon Dollar (Denver, North Carolina/ East Lincoln High School) was officially honored as a 2027 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour.
Tight end Korz Loken (Iola, Wisconsin/ Iola-Scandinavia High School) was officially honored as a 2027 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour.
Wide receiver Braylon Clark (Charlotte, North Carolina/ Providence Day School) was officially honored as a 2027 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour.