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Chris Simms and Devin McCourty look ahead to Week 2, explaining why they’re worried about the Rams after looking sluggish in Australia and why the Texans defense and Drake Maye aren’t sources for too much concern.

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PFT Draft: Week 2 matchups to watch
Chris Simms and Mike Florio name their top matchups to watch in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, including Ben Johnson vs. Brian Flores, Aaron Rodgers vs. Mike Vrabel and more.

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Eric Samulski breaks down Spencer Jones’ hot stretch to see how realistic it is.
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A look at who was running hot and cold leading into the FIBA break.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview Friday night’s ‘massive’ Big 12 matchup between No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 22 Houston, which Auerbach believes will be a big test for the Red Raiders.

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  • BUF Tight End #86
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    Kincaid truly did it all in this one, routinely in the middle of the blocking scrum on long James Cook runs in addition to his work through the air. His 95 yards handily paced the team, with his first touchdown of the young season coming from 16 yards out near the end of the second quarter. Kincaid remains one of the most efficient pass-catchers in the league on a per-route basis and has worked his way into the upper echelon of fantasy assets at the position. He remains a locked-in TE1 when the Bills host the Jets in Week 3.
  • BUF Running Back #4
    Cook jumped out to a scorching start on the ground, reaching the century mark in rushing before the half. Still, fantasy managers were left scratching their head as they watched Josh Allen account for three touchdowns from inside the five, two on the ground and one through the air. It wasn’t until a 22-yard carry that was down at the one late in the fourth quarter that the team rewarded Cook with a short-yardage touchdown, finally allowing fantasy managers their first taste of sweet touchdown copium from their first-round draft pick on the young season. Cook is likely to remain busy when the Bills host the Jets in Week 3, where he will remain a locked-in RB1.
  • BUF Quarterback #17
    Was it ever a doubt that Super Josh would make an appearance in the franchise’s first game in their new stadium? To the utter dismay of James Cook fantasy managers, Allen accounted for three touchdowns from inside the five against the Lions, two with his legs and one with his arm, extending his NFL-record for games with multiple rushing touchdowns and multiple passing touchdowns to 10 in the process. The unquestioned overall QB1 in fantasy circles continues to prove the doubters wrong as the Bills surge to 2-0 atop the AFC ahead of a home meeting with the Chargers in Week 3. Allen remains a top-tier fantasy asset until pigs fly.
  • DET Wide Receiver #14
    St. Brown did not catch his first pass until six minutes left in the second quarter but was the primary cog of the offense after the break as the Lions worked to overcome multiple 17-point deficits. He found paint for the first time on the team’s first possession after the break before adding a second in the two-minute drill from 27 yards out. St. Brown now has 209 yards and four touchdowns on 19 receptions through two games an looks every bit of the elite WR1 fantasy managers invested a first-round pick into this offseason. Although volume through the air might be more difficult to come by in Week 3, St. Brown remains a top-tier WR1 when the Lions host the Jets in Detroit.
  • DET Running Back #0
    Gibbs was effectively the entire game plan out of the gates, scoring the team’s only first-half touchdown from 11 yards out in the second quarter. He would be used far less after the break as the Lions attempted to come back from multiple 17-point deficits, although the six receptions on eight targets and a touchdown through the air helped push his counting stats into clear RB1 territory for the second consecutive week to start the season. Fantasy managers that were lucky enough to secure the 1.01 in drafts this offseason are sure to be content with the early returns. Gibbs will once again be an elite fantasy option when the Lions host the Jets in Week 3.
  • DET Quarterback #16
    The Lions staked the Bills to a 21-point lead early in the second quarter, eventually taking a 27-10 deficit into the break. The closest they would get the rest of the game was a 10-point deficit, but the offense finally came alive in the final two frames. Goff tossed a pair of touchdowns to alpha wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and one each to Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs, salvaging the poor team performance with an elite fantasy score for managers brave enough to start him on the road in the elements. The Lions fall to 1-1 ahead of a much more forgiving home matchup against the Jets in Week 3, where Goff will look to return another QB1 performance.
  • BUF Wide Receiver #2
    Moore departed with just over three minutes remaining in the second quarter after appearing to injure his shoulder on a diving attempt in the end zone. He remained on the field for multiple minutes before being helped to the sideline with trainers. He went straight to the locker room under his own power, presumably for testing. The team has yet to release an official designation, although it appears unlikely he will return to the game. Moore was not targeted before departing as the play he was injured on was called back for an offensive hold.
  • BUF Defensive Lineman #91
    This is a stunner. Oliver’s 2025 season was derailed by injuries, and now the Bills will be without their star interior defender in a tough matchup against the Lions tonight. The Bills entered the game with an advantage in the trenches. The Lions are missing three starting linemen. Oliver’s absence evens the odds a tad.
  • CIN Quarterback #9
    We knew Burrow was practicing, but we did not know whether he would upgrade to full participation. He remains limited, but beat reporters note that Burrow did far more today than he did yesterday. The Bengals’ quarterback skipped stretches before doing some light throwing on Wednesday. Today, he was suited up in pads and appeared to do everything up through individual drills. He likely sat out team drills, but that is not overly concerning. Burrow should be good to go as a QB1 this week. Hopefully, he upgrades to full participation tomorrow.
  • NO Wide Receiver #12
    Underhill adds that Olave’s hamstring issue is not expected to be a “problem.” If this really is a non-issue, perhaps Olave just experienced cramping today and will be back out there on Friday, practicing in full. That said, soft tissue issues that pop up mid-week are typically not good. Saints No. 2 WR Devaughn Vele is worth adding if he is a free agent.

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“I’m reluctant to put a timeline on it. We know that he’s going to miss those four weeks at a minimum,” McVay said.
“They got after us, and we didn’t play good enough, and we didn’t coach good enough. That falls on me,” Campbell said.
Last month, Commissioner Roger Goodell said he has “no doubt” that the NFL will have a team headquartered outside the United States.
Derrick Henry, at age 32, is playing like he did at age 22.

College Football News & Analysis

After an exciting Week 2 of college football, Nicole Auerbach unpacks her AP ballot, including why she’s a fan of series like Ohio State vs Texas, regardless of the outcome.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry explain why Alabama’s dominant defense and Florida State’s questions at quarterback should allow the Crimson Tide to control the game in Tuscaloosa.
With Oregon falling to Oklahoma State in a shocking upset, the Ducks have a lot of work to do to prove they are national title contenders with a “toughness that’s missing.”
Week 2 in college football delivered a stunner in Stillwater and an instant classic in Austin.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry look ahead to Saturday’s major matchup between LSU and Ole Miss, which will mark Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford for the first time since he left the Rebels.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview the Week 2 ACC matchup between No. 16 SMU and No. 23 Louisville, which they believe could determine Miami’s eventual opponent in the ACC title game.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry dream up two Week 2 scenarios in this week’s college football slate: One where UNC takes down Clemson, and another where Mississippi State beats South Carolina and earns a Top 25 spot.

NBA

With Mark Williams out for the first part of the season due to shoulder surgery, Reath adds depth.
“I understand the circumstances. I understand how huge J.B. was.”
The Knicks will bring five veterans (at least) into training camp to compete for one roster spot.
Sacramento continues to look for the right backup veteran point guard behind Darius Acuff.

MLB

With Shohei Ohtani still on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, Crow-Armstrong keeps hitting home runs, closing in on the first 40-40 season in Cubs history, putting the finishing touches on his MVP case, at least as far as Cubs fans are concerned.
CC Sabathia reveals his thoughts on umpire Doug Eddings’ decision to make rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon straighten his cap before looking at the resulting fallout.
Pete Alonso followed up the 300th home run of his career with another blast against his former team, helping power Baltimore to a sweep of New York.
At 20 years old, Ethan Salas made MLB history as the youngest catcher with a multi-homer game.

Premier League

Andoni Iraola returns to Bournemouth needing a big win to kick-start his Liverpool career.
The 2026-27 League Cup has reached the third round, where Premier League teams who are competing in Europe this season enter the competition.
With the international break quickly approaching, Manchester United have faltered at almost every step of the young season under Michael Carrick.

Motor Sports

A muddy day in Columbus, Ohio, scrambled the order at the top of the standings and opens the field for Round 2 in Los Angeles
After a timely win in NASCAR’s Chase, Kyle Larson only is nine points behind postseason leader Denny Hamlin and within striking distance of a second straight Cup Series title.
Hunter Lawrence crashed multiple times in the mud at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, but he was barely inside the top five in Friday’s practice sessions.
The WeatherTech SportsCar Championship heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the penultimate race of the season Sunday with the Battle on the Bricks on NBC and Peacock.

Rotoworld

Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter react to TreVeyon Henderson being a full practice participant and explain why they’re holding their horses to see what the usage looks like in his return from injury.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter are not down about Jalen Coker’s ankle injury, and neither should fantasy managers, they say. They break down why Coker is a ‘must-have’ in Week 2 lineup.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 2’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 2’s top plays at tight end, kicker, and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 2’s top plays at receiver.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 2’s top plays at running back.

Betting

Golf

Koepka got out of the last year of his LIV contract and was offered a path back to the PGA Tour through the “returning member program.”
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.

Latest

A week after the judge presiding over the criminal case involving Packers running back Josh Jacobs signed an order temporarily sealing the evidence (including a video of the altercation that prompted a misdemeanor battery charge), the judge declined to sign an order that would have sealed the evidence permanently.
Expectations for the pairing of quarterback Justin Herbert with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel started high and kept rising all offseason, but the Chargers’ first outing of the 2026 season fell far short of them.
Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. caught only one pass in his team’s win over the Chargers on Sunday, which Harrison says was a result of Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh focusing the defense on shutting him down.
With Zay Flowers dealing with a hamstring injury and Ja’Kobi Lane on IR with a fractured wrist, the Ravens are looking for some help at receiver.
The Saints have added a few players to the injury report on Thursday, but at least one isn’t much cause for concern.