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The stagnant contract extension talks between Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are symptomatic of a larger issue.

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Broncos' backfield a 'situation to avoid' vs. Rams
The injury bug continues to strike the Denver Broncos' backfield, and ahead of a date with the Rams on Sunday Night Football, it creates a murky situation for fantasy managers.

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Chris Simms and Connor Rogers detail if the Falcons can capitalize on the Packers’ “feast or famine” offense that continues to struggle to find consistency in the wake of injuries.
Chet Holmgren, Walker Kessler and LaMelo Ball also make the list.
There are plenty of conference implications for Texas A&M and LSU ahead of their Week 4 matchup as Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry give an edge to the Tigers at home.

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  • NYJ Wide Receiver #15
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    Mitchell was a surprise add to the report on Thursday after practicing in full on Wednesday. It’s a concerning one for the Jets, who figured to build a lot of the passing game around Mitchell, and who have just four healthy wideouts on the roster. We’ll see how this pans out on Friday, but his status is certainly in at least a little jeopardy.
  • PHI Running Back #26
    Per McLane, Barkley is suited up and present at Thursday’s practice. This puts him on track to face the Bears on Monday Night Football. Barkley underwent an MRI earlier this week. Apparently, the results were good. The Eagles’ No. 1 running back should be good to go, although he may end up logging a limited session to begin the week, as a precaution.
  • NYG Wide Receiver #1
    Nabers hurt his shoulder in the Giants’ Week 2 loss to the Rams, staying in the game and catching zero passes after the injury. The Giants had a walkthrough practice on Wednesday, listing Nabers as limited. When asked if the 23-year-old had X-rays done, head coach John Harbaugh gave his usual vague answer, saying, “I don’t know.” A limited practice listing indicates Nabers is not dealing with a major issue, but his practice status is worth monitoring leading up to Week 3 against the Titans.
  • LV Tight End #89
    That makes two consecutive limited sessions for Bowers, who resumed practicing on Friday last week. The Raiders’ star tight end and No. 1 pass catcher is on track to play this week against the Saints and can be treated as an elite TE1, as usual, assuming this is the case. It would be great to see Bowers resume practicing in full tomorrow. Stay tuned.
  • LA Wide Receiver #12
    Sean McVay was unsure if Nacua would be able to play in Week 3 when asked about it on Tuesday. A DNP today suggests Nacua will need at least one more week of rest before returning to the lineup. Terrance Ferguson finished second on the Rams in targets last week with nine. He caught six passes for 54 yards and a score. No receiver outside of Davante Adams was targeted more than two times. Adams was utterly dominant, turning his 10 targets into 195 yards and two scores. Those are the only two major beneficiaries of Nacua’s likely absence.
  • DEN Running Back #20
    RJ Harvey missed Week 2 with a hamstring injury and J.K. Dobbins left the game early with what was eventually called leg cramps. It’s unclear if any of the three Denver backs will be available for Week 3. Dobbins appears most likely to suit up, though nothing is guaranteed. Tyler Badie could ultimately be the team’s starting running back on Sunday. He should be stashed in most fantasy leagues in case all three starting options ahead of him are ruled out.
  • MIN Running Back #33
    Jones tweaked his knee in the Vikings’ Week 2 win over the Bears. He ultimately played through the issue during the second half and racked up 23 carries for 105 yards. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said he was “pretty sore” after the game. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert added today that Jones playing in Week 3 is “not a sure thing.” Jones simply can’t handle that large of a workload at this point in his career, and the team will likely get DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne more involved this week, even if Jones is able to suit up. If he can’t, those two backs will likely split the backfield.
  • BAL Wide Receiver #4
    Barring a surprise, Flowers will be a DNP when the team posts its first injury report of the week. Flowers missed Week 1 with the hamstring injury. Head coach Jesse Minter said earlier this week that he has “a good shot” at playing in Week 3, but a DNP today casts some doubt on his optimism. Rashod Bateman would be in line for another solid workload if Flowers remains out. Bateman caught seven passes for 88 yards and one score on Sunday.
  • TEN Running Back #20
    Though it shouldn’t cost them Week 3’s game against the Giants, their practice participation will be worth monitoring in the coming days. Through two games, Pollard leads the team with 21 carries while Spears leads the backfield in pass routes and targets. Both backs are borderline options in deeper fantasy leagues in Week 3. The Giants have allowed the second highest rate of rush yards before contact through two weeks.
  • NYG Quarterback #6
    The extent of Dart’s knee injury was not initially understood, but further testing showed a serious injury to his MCL and PCL. He’ll be sidelined for the rest of the season, effectively ending the Giants’ season. Jameis Winston will likely take over as the team’s starter. It’s a letdown for Dart, who started the year hot against the Cowboys. In relief of Dart in Week 2, Winston was 25 percent below his expected completion rate, the worst mark in the league. Look for the Giants to be a run-heavy, hyper-conservative offense going forward with targets concentrated between Isaiah Likely and Malik Nabers. Winston might be usable in superflex formats for now.

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Around the NFL

Rivers McCown comes up with a list of players he hopes will defy their low cost to be fantasy football heroes for Week 3.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms evaluate Justin Herbert’s leadership amid the Chargers’ 0-2 start, questioning the dynamic in Los Angeles and what could be next for the two-time Pro Bowler.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss J.J. McCarthy and Shedeur Sanders quarterback options for the New York Giants, examining where John Harbaugh could go to get another signal caller after Jaxson Dart’s injury.
Mike Tomlin talks to Chris Simms about the greatness of Josh Allen, explaining why the “competitive spirit” of the Buffalo Bills quarterback is special.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury and explain why the Chicago Bears must be cautious and patient with the promising quarterback.
Warren Sapp tells Chris Simms what he saw from Aaron Donald in his return from retirement, breaking down what the 35-year old showed against the New York Giants.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss Jayden Daniels’ dislocated elbow and react to the quarterback getting more opinions on treatment for the injury.

NFL

The Texans had three changes to Thursday’s practice report.
The Jets added a starting wideout to their injury report on Thursday.
Jaxson Dart’s season is over and the Giants officially moved him off of their active roster on Thursday.
The Patriots remained without a couple of their defensive starters at Thursday’s practice.

NBA

Brunson will host the season opener of Saturday Night Live this week on NBC and Peacock.
In a podcast appearance, Ball spoke about his career in the past tense, but said otherwise on social media.
He pushed back on the idea that he should play fewer minutes and stuck up for WNBA players.
Variations of a Hield for Finney-Smith trade had been simmering all summer, but now it is done.

MLB

The Chicago White Sox became the first team to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons by reaching the playoffs on Thursday.
Everything you need to know about the MLB Playoff picture and what to watch as the regular season winds down.
Ben Rice one-upped Aaron Boone. And then he two-upped the New York Yankees manager.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is thankful he’s not a little shorter.

Premier League

Here’s the latest Premier League table for the 2026-27 season.
United have had a poor start to the season but their Brazilian forward believes they can turn it around and improve on their third-place finish from last season.
The latest Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest is heading to Denver, Colorado in 2026.

College Football News & Analysis

Connor Rogers joins Rushing the Field to evaluate a handful of QBs through the early stages of the college football season, from Arch Manning to Jayden Maiava, among others.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview a game that would likely keep Dan Lanning and Oregon out of the playoffs if they lose. Meanwhile, USC has a golden opportunity to notch a signature win of the Lincoln Riley era.
The telltale sign is that the schedule has six top 25 matchups this week, the most in a week in a regular season in three years.
In a game between two teams with early momentum, Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry believe Ole Miss is the play despite the market viewing them as underdogs against Florida.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry discuss the rapport between Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian as they travel to Tennessee for a bout with the Volunteers in Week 4.
There are plenty of conference implications for Texas A&M and LSU ahead of their Week 4 matchup as Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry give an edge to the Tigers at home.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry are split with their picks in a game with high stakes in the Group of Six conference when Boise State takes on Western Michigan.

Motor Sports

Jorge Prado holds a 16-point lead over Hunter Lawrence and Haiden Deegan in the final round. In 250s, it a shootout between Levi Kitchen and Ryder DiFrancesco.
In December 2015, Red Bull KTM brought Jorge Prado to America for his first Supercross test.
Dylan Ferrandis gave Ducati its first American dirt track top 10 in the opening Supercross round, and its first top-five in Round 2 of Pro Motocross.
Kyle Larson and Joey Logano are averaging more than 50 points per race since the Chase started.

Rotoworld

Eric Samulski analyzes what we can learn from the first two rounds of 2026 fantasy baseball drafts.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 3’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 3’s top plays at tight end, kicker, and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 3’s top plays at receiver.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 3’s top plays at running back.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 3’s top plays at quarterback.

Betting

Golf

For a sport with a reputation of moving slowly, Jackson Koivun’s career has been at warp speed.
Terry Gannon, Smylie Kaufman and Notah Begay III break down the United States’ chances of winning its eleventh straight Presidents Cup.
Scottie Scheffler is the undisputed No. 1 player in the world, a winner of 25 tournament worldwide and three legs of the career Grand Slam, all within the last five years. It just doesn’t look that way when it comes to team competition.
The Americans broke into three groups during a light day of practice at Medinah, all of them looking comfortable and trading occasional barbs. The Presidents Cup always seems to feel like a happy occasion, and for good reason: They almost never lose.
Jacob Bridgeman goes into his first Presidents Cup as a two-time PGA Tour winner. Bridgeman rallied from five shots down with a career-best 61 to win by two shots.
Relive the top highlights from all rounds of the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville in Arden, North Carolina.

Latest

Kori Cheverie succeeds Troy Ryan at the helm of the national team.
Adam Fantilli was a restricted free agent and missed the first week of training camp as the two sides worked on a deal.
The Cowboys’ final injury report of the week isn’t due until tomorrow.
Word on Wednesday was that Giants linebacker Brian Burns is likely to miss time with a sprained ankle and Thursday’s practice did nothing to suggest otherwise.
Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike’s return from a neck injury progressed to full practice participation this week, but his status for Sunday’s game remains unclear.