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Vaughn Dalzell and Drew break down the NBA Futures Market after the Bucks traded for superstar Damian Lillard.
Alvin Kamara watched the Saints’ first three games from afar and realized he is not a good fan.

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  • GB Wide Receiver #9
    Watson’s first action of 2023 will come in prime time when the Packers play host to the Lions on Thursday night. The second-year receiver steps into an offense that’s averaging 26.7 points per game, with Jordan Love throwing for 655 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception through the first three weeks. Watson will be best trusted as a WR2 in his season debut, as Love has shown a knack to spread the ball around early on.
  • DET Running Back #5
    Fire up Jahmyr Gibbs for another week, as the rookie would be in line to receive the bulk of the touches if Montgomery is sidelined. Gibbs handled 58 percent of the backfield touches in the Lions’ Week 3 win over the Falcons and finished the day with 82 yards from scrimmage. Montgomery was listed as a limited participant in practice throughout the week, and could be in line for Week 5’s matchup against the Panthers.
  • GB Running Back #33
    Jones nearly gave it a go in Week 3 against the Saints but was ultimately held out for an additional week. The return of the Packers’ No. 1 back will be a welcomed one, as the team’s ground game has struggled during his two-week absence. Jones is nearly three full weeks removed from his injury, and should have some high-end RB2 upside against a Lions defense that’s allowing 18 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs.
  • ARI Running Back #6
    Conner has been the Cardinals’ workhorse back this season, handling 58 touches for the team in three games. A limited practice leaves a low cause for concern, but Conner’s situation is one to monitor as the 28-year-old’s physical playstyle and age may be catching up to him. If he can’t go in Week 4 against the 49ers, Keaontay Ingram is next up with flex upside. Otherwise, Conner can be played as an RB2.
  • IND Quarterback #5
    Richardson has been in the league’s concussion protocol since Week 2 against the Texans. The Colts’ injury report lists the rookie as a full participant, bringing him a step closer to returning to action. If fully cleared, Richardson can be started in fantasy lineups for Week 4 against the Rams. If he remains out, Gardner Minshew will be the starter with borderline-QB2 fantasy upside.
  • FA Wide Receiver #10
    Smith was released by the Saints earlier this week after being placed on injured reserve with a groin injury. Unsurprisingly, he is visiting a Broncos team coached by Sean Payton, who Smith played for from 2018-2021. If Denver signs him, Smith will join a lackluster team that needs an offensive boost, though his injury will keep him low on the fantasy radar.
  • PIT Wide Receiver #11
    Dealing with an ankle injury, Robinson missed the first practice of the week for the Steelers. The 30-year-old has 11 catches in three games for the struggling Pittsburgh offense. Robinson has taken on a larger role in Diontae Johnson’s absence, but it has not led to any fantasy value. Should Robinson miss Week 4 against the Texans, Calvin Austin could see a bump in targets, though he is a mere flex play in deep leagues.
  • LV Quarterback #10
    Garoppolo was put in concussion protocol after Sunday’s game against the Steelers. He is still moving through the protocol, causing him to miss practice and putting his status for Week 4 in doubt. If Garoppolo cannot go, it will be either veteran Brian Hoyer or rookie Aidan O’Connell at QB against the Chargers.
  • KC Quarterback #15
    Mahomes had his ankle rolled on in the Chiefs’ Week 3 beatdown of the Bears. He limped off the field after suffering the injury in the second quarter but played on the bum ankle after halftime until Andy Reid pulled all of his starters. Mahomes has had a number of close calls with ankle injuries over the years, but he once again escaped without a major issue. He is locked in as a top-five fantasy quarterback for Week 4 against the Jets.
  • LAC Running Back #30
    It’s Ekeler’s first appearance at practice since suffering what is likely a high-ankle sprain in Week 1. The Chargers have a bye week in Week 5, so resting Ekeler for one more game to give him an extended recovery time is still on the table. However, with Joshua Kelley flopping as the starter and Mike Williams out, an extra spark on offense couldn’t hurt. If Ekeler is able to play in Week 4, he will reclaim his spot among the rest of the RB1s in a matchup with the Raiders.

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'No margin for error' in OSU-ND classic
Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge give their takeaways from Ohio State's walk-off win vs. Notre Dame, including Kyle McCord's "poise and composure" on the final drive, and the lack of execution by the Irish in big moments.

NBC Sports Podcasts

Premier League

Will Manchester City complete its quest for an unprecedented fourth-straight title?
The Magpies aim to keep forward Premier League momentum going against a Burnley side aching for a league win.
Manchester United will hope to have Crystal Palace seeing double in a Premier League rematch of a midweek League Cup tie at Old Trafford
Check out the Premier League fixtures and results for the 2023-24 season
The 44th Ryder Cup
Frequently asked questions about the Ryder Cup, which is being held this year at Marco Simone in Rome, Italy.
The 44th edition of the Ryder Cup is set for Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Marco Simone. Here’s a closer look at the U.S. team.
The 44th edition of the Ryder Cup is set for Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Marco Simone. Here’s a closer look at the European team.
A breakdown of the match-play formats used in the Ryder Cup, which pits a team of 12 U.S. men vs. a team of 12 European-born men.
Watch as Viktor Hovland steps up to the Par 4 fifth hole to drain a hole-in-one at the 44th Ryder Cup practice round.
Relive the Junior Ryder Cup winning putt as Europe takes home the title for the first time in six tournament appearances.
Rory McIlroy walks the course at Marco Simone with Todd Lewis to discuss what he has learned about the European Ryder Cup Team and his own story of getting integrated into the tradition.

Rotoworld

Get an assist with your draft with the Rotoworld Basketball Draft Guide, which includes player rankings, positional tiers, projections, mock draft and much more!
Jorge Montanez goes through an end-of-season ranking of all the closers in the final edition of Saves and Steals for the 2023 season.
Raphielle Johnson, Dan Titus and Vaughn Dalzell react to the blockbuster trade involving Damian Lillard, discussing Lillard as a first-round fantasy pick and bumps in ranking for DeAndre Ayton and Scoot Henderson.
Raphielle Johnson, Dan Titus and Vaughn Dalzell break down where they are ranking DeAndre Ayton and Jusef Nurkic among fantasy centers following their involvement in the Damian Lillard trade.

NASCAR

A spot in the Round of 8 is on the line for the Cup Series drivers.
Parker Kligerman recaps the final race of the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series from the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Kyle Busch on decision to sell his team: “I know at this point in my life and in my career that this is the correct decision.”
The Talladega race takes place Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC.

NFL

49ers defensive end Nick Bosa didn’t join the team for the preseason because he was looking for a contract extension that finally came just before the start of the regular season, so he’s been using the last few weeks to fully return to football shape.
Jets legend Joe Namath was harsh in his criticism of quarterback Zach Wilson this week, and also harsh in his criticism of coach Robert Saleh and G.M.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms map out why Trevor Siemian makes the most sense for the Jets, given they couldn’t afford to create more chaos with Zach Wilson, knowing Aaron Rodgers will come back next season.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms outline what the Packers and the Lions are capable of this season, given both teams have been on the up swing but still are not in the elite tier of the league.

2023 Rugby World Cup on Peacock

The best of the best are in action in France through October 28th for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Relive the action from Uruguay and Namibia’s matchup at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
See the full highlights from Wales and Australia’s matchup at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
See the full highlights from Scotland and Tonga’s matchup at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

MLB

As the Cleveland crowd chanted for him like never before, Terry Francona tipped his cap to salute their 11 years together.
Dave Shovein looks at a solid streaming option for Wednesday’s MLB slate and a rookie slugger that has been punishing opposing pitchers.
Judge was sidelined for 42 games after tearing a ligament in his right big toe when he crashed into the right-field fence while making a catch at Dodger Stadium on June 3.
Wainwright, a three-time All-Star, pitched all 18 of his seasons with the Cardinals, who won the 2006 World Series in his second year.

Golf

Check out the best shots and moments from the third day of Solheim Cup action, where the U.S. and Europe go head-to-head in singles match play resulting in a thrilling finish for Europe.
Carlota Ciganda birdies the par-3 17th to defeat Nelly Korda and capture the 14th point for Team Europe, who retains the Solheim Cup.
Angel Yin birdies the par-3 hole No. 17, and Celine Boutier misses her birdie putt, winning the match for Team U.S. and earning a point at the Solheim Cup.
Team Europe’s Leona Maguire stayed hot on Sunday in Spain, battling back from an early deficit in her singles match against Team USA’s Rose Zhang during Day 3 of the 2023 Solheim Cup.
Leona Maguire put on a show during Sunday singles at the 2023 Solheim Cup with the highlight being a long-distance eagle bomb at the par-4 14th, set up by a stellar drive.
Check out the best shots and moments from the second day of Solheim Cup action, where the U.S. and Europe split foursomes but the Europeans won three of four four-ball matches to square things up heading into Sunday.

NBA

Jimmy Butler and Heat fans were not happy with how this went down.
Raphielle Johnson breaks down the fantasy fallout with Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, and Jusuf Nurkic all on the move.
Dan Patrick chats with Magic Johnson to discuss his involvement with Sideline RSV, how the three-point shot has ‘revolutionized’ the NBA, and why Kareem Abdul-Jabar is often overlooked in today’s day and age.

College Football

The Michigan State Spartans (2-2) face the Iowa Hawkeyes (3-1) this Saturday night on NBC and Peacock.
Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge recap the White Out game between Penn State and Iowa, where not only did the Nittany Lions offense perform well but the defense seeped up in massive way to shut down Iowa.
Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge detail the long and layered history of the Purdue Cannon trophy, which is awarded to the winner of the Purdue-Illinois matchup.
Notre Dame took too long to bounce back from its Ohio State loss last year. Such a hangover would be just as costly at No. 17 Duke on Saturday.

Betting

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down Oregon State vs. Utah, plus three Big Ten team totals worth locking in and sweating out for the College Football Week 5 slate.
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down how he’s attacking the NFC North matchup between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.
Notre Dame has won 29 straight games against ACC opponents, but Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick believe Duke can put up a fight against the Fighting Irish.
Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions.

Brother From Another

Natalie joins Brother From Another to explain why she believes Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was ‘snubbed’ and should have won WNBA MVP in 2023.
Natalie joins Michael Holley and Reeta Hubbard to discuss Damian Lillard reportedly joining the Milwaukee Bucks and why Lillard has new expectations after the blockbuster move.
Reeta Hubbard and Natalie make their predictions for the WNBA Playoff series between the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun, dicsussing how the two teams match up the series tied at 1-1.
Robert Mays joins Michael Holley and Reeta Hubbard to discuss what’s going wrong with the Chicago Bears and if the team will move on from quarterback Justin Fields in the near future.

Local coverage

The Bucks, Blazers and Suns sent shockwaves through the NBA on Wednesday, but the Warriors slept through the Damian Lillard trade tremors.
The teams that win it all need contributions up and down the roster. The Phillies showed that in Tuesday’s clincher.
The Cubs fell behind the Braves early on Wednesday night, but they tied the game in a bizarre scene that resulted in manager Brian Snitker being ejected.
As their East foes deal with turbulence and uncertainty, the Celtics are set up to capitalize on good health and (relatively) little drama

Latest

Lions head coach Dan Campbell sounded optimistic about getting running back David Montgomery and left tackle Taylor Decker back in the lineup for Thursday night’s game against the Packers earlier this week, but it appears that their progress has slowed as the team moved closer to kickoff.
Winning on the road is difficult but silencing the partisan crowd is the goal this week for the U.S.
Bournemouth welcome Arsenal to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday as the Gunners aim to kick on and get closer to Manchester City in the title race.
The Houston Dynamo beat Inter Miami 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup final as the underdogs prevailed with Lionel Messi watching on in Miami.
Wolves host Manchester City at Molineux on Saturday and Pep Guardiola’s reigning champs are the only perfect team remaining in the Premier League through the first six weeks of the new season.