Good morning! It’s Monday, September 22nd, and time to catch up on yesterday’s sports action faster than those three consecutive field goals that were blocked to close out the early NFL games. It was truly a special teams Sunday: two blocked kicks were returned for touchdowns in the same week (only the fifth time that’s happened since 2000), and two more touchdowns came from punt returns. Yesterday was an MVP-type of day as Aces superstar A'Ja Wilson claimed her record-breaking fourth MVP award, fueling her GOAT case, while Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh smashed another home run to boost his own MVP hopes. There’s plenty more to cover, so read on for a rapid recap of everything you need to know.

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The Game Plan:

The Must Knows

NFL

  • Injury Report

    • CeeDee Lamb (DAL, WR) - Ankle, length TBD

    • Mike Evans (TB, WR) - Hamstring, length TBD

    • James Conner (ARI, RB) - Broken Ankle, Season-ending

    • Nick Bosa (SF, DE) - Knee, length TBD

    • Najee Harris (LAC, RB) - Torn Achilles, Season-ending

    • Tyrone Tracy (NYG, RB) - Shoulder, length TBD

MLB

  • Angels Mike Trout hit his 400th career home run on Saturday.

    • Trout becomes just the 59th player in MLB history to reach that mark.

  • The Brewers clinched the NL Central for the third season in a row.

  • The Toronto Blue Jays became the first AL team to clinch the playoffs.

  • Corbin Carroll became the first player in Diamondbacks history to have a 30 HR/ 30 Stolen Base season.

WNBA

  • A’Ja Wilson was named the 2025 WNBA MVP award winner.

    • In her eighth WNBA season, this was Wilson’s fourth time being named MVP, setting a WNBA record.

Sunday Stats

  • Aaron Rodgers threw his 509th TD pass, which moved him into 4th all time, surpassing Brett Favre.

  • Michael Penix Jr. record when the opposing teams score 7+ points: 0-4

  • Baker Mayfield is the first QB in NFL history to have 3 game winning drives in the first 3 weeks of the NFL season

  • Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty has been hit at or behind the line of scrimmage on 57% (27/47) of rush attempts this season.

  • After an incredible rookie season, Brian Thomas Jr. has 6 catches and 6 drops through 3 games this season.

  • The Tennessee Titans have scored 37 points in the first 3 weeks of the season, 30 of them coming from their Kicker Joey Slye.

The Must Sees

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Football

NFL

Yesterday’s NFL Recap:

  • GREEN BAY PACKERS 10 @ 13 CLEVELAND BROWNS

    • Rookie kicker Andre Szmyt delivered a 55-yard field goal as time expired, securing the Browns a 13-10 comeback victory against the Packers after overcoming a 10-point deficit in the final minutes.

      • Jordan Love (GB): 183 YDS (18/25), 1 TD, 1 INT

      • Joe Flacco (CLE): 142 YDS (21/36), 1 INT

  • INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 41 @ 20 TENNESSEE TITANS

    • Jonathan Taylor led the Colts to a 41-20 victory over the Titans with 102 rushing yards and three touchdowns, to secure their best start since 2009.

      • Daniel Jones (IND): 228 YDS (18/25), 1 TD

      • Cam Ward (TEN): 219 YDS (23/38), 1 TD, 1 INT

      • Jonathan Taylor (IND): 17 ATT, 102 YDS, 3 TD

  • CINCINNATI BENGALS 10 @ 48 MINNESOTA VIKINGS

    • Carson Wentz delivered 173 passing yards and two touchdowns without a turnover for his sixth NFL team, as the Vikings crushed the Bengals 48-10, with Isaiah Rodgers setting a Vikings record with two defensive touchdowns to hand the Bengals their worst-ever loss.

      • Carson Wentz (MIN): 173 YDS (14/20), 2 TD

      • Jake Browning (CIN): 140 YDS (19/27), 1 TD, 2 INT

      • Jordan Mason (MIN): 16 ATT, 116 YDS, 2 TD

  • PITTSBURGH STEELERS 21 @ 14 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

    • The Steelers capitalized on five New England turnovers, with Aaron Rodgers putting together a nine-play drive ending in a 17-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III with just over two minutes remaining.

      • Drake Maye (NE): 268 YDS (28/37), 2 TD, 1 INT

      • Aaron Rodgers (PIT): 139 YDS (16/23), 2 TD, 1 INT

      • Hunter Henry (NE): 8 REC, 90 YDS, 2 TD

  • LOS ANGELES RAMS 26 @ 33 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

    • In an electrifying finish, Jordan Davis blocked a 44-yard Rams' game winning field goal attempt and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown as the clock expired, securing the Eagles' 33-26 victory and keeping their unbeaten season alive.

      • Jalen Hurts (PHI): 226 YDS (21/32), 3 TD, 1 RUSH TD

      • Matthew Stafford (LAR): 196 YDS (19/33), 2 TD, 1 INT

      • A.J. Brown (PHI): 6 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD

      • Puka Nacua (LAR): 11 REC, 112 YDS

  • NEW YORK JETS 27 @ 29 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

    • The Buccaneers stayed undefeated as Chase McLaughlin ended the game with a 36-yard field goal, lifting them to a 29-27 win against the Jets, despite a blocked field goal returned for a touchdown by Will McDonald IV with 1:49 left on the clock.

      • Baker Mayfield (TB): 233 YDS (19/29), 1 TD

      • Tyrod Taylor (NYJ): 197 YDS (26/36), 2 TD, 1 INT

  • LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 24 @ 41 WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

    • In a game marked by explosive plays, the Commanders rallied behind backup quarterback Marcus Mariota's performance to beat the Raiders 41-24, highlighted by Mariota's 43-yard touchdown pass to Luke McCaffrey and rookie Jaylin Lane's 90-yard punt return.

      • Geno Smith (LV): 289 YDS (19/29), 3 TD

      • Marcus Mariota (WSH): 207 YDS (15/21), 1 TD, 1 RUSH TD

      • Tre Tucker (LV): 8 REC, 145 YDS, 3 TD

  • ATLANTA FALCONS 0 @ 30 CAROLINA PANTHERS

    • In a commanding 30-0 victory over the Falcons, the Panthers were led by Bryce Young's rushing touchdown, Chau Smith-Wade's pick-six, and kicking by rookie Ryan Fitzgerald, while the defense delivered a dominant performance that included three forced turnovers and their first shutout in nearly three years.

      • Michael Penix Jr. (ATL): 172 YDS (18/36), 2 INT

      • Bryce Young (CAR): 121 YDS (16/24), 1 RUSH TD

  • HOUSTON TEXANS 10 @ 17 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

    • The Jaguars outlasted the Texans 17-10, as Brian Thomas Jr. rebounded from early miscues with a 46-yard reception from Trevor Lawrence to set up Travis Etienne's game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

      • Trevor Lawrence (JAX): 222 YDS (20/40), 1 INT

      • C.J. Stroud (HOU): 204 YDS (25/38), 1 TD, 2 INT

      • Nico Collins (HOU): 8 REC, 104 YDS, 1 TD

  • DENVER BRONCOS 20 @ 23 LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

    • Keenan Allen gave life to the Chargers with a late 20-yard touchdown catch from Justin Herbert, who then orchestrated a drive ending in Cameron Dicker's 43-yard field goal as LA beat the Broncos 23-20, earning their first 3-0 start in over two decades.

      • Justin Herbert (LAC): 300 YDS (28/47), 1 TD, 1 INT

      • Bo Nix (DEN): 153 YDS (14/25), 1 TD

      • Courtland Sutton (DEN): 6 REC, 118 YDS, 1 TD

  • NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 13 @ 44 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

    • Rookie Tory Horton electrified the field with a record-setting 95-yard punt return touchdown and a receiving score from Sam Darnold, leading the Seahawks to a 44-13 victory over the Saints, who remain winless this season.

      • Spencer Rattler (NO): 218 YDS (28/39), 1 TD, 1 INT

      • Sam Darnold (SEA): 218 YDS (14/18), 2 TD

      • Kenneth Walker III (SEA): 16 ATT, 38 YDS, 2 TD

  • DALLAS COWBOYS 14 @ 31 CHICAGO BEARS

    • Caleb Williams threw for four touchdowns to lead the Bears to a 31-14 victory over the Cowboys, securing coach Ben Johnson's first NFL win as Head Coach.

      • Caleb Williams (CHI): 298 YDS (19/28), 4 TD

      • Dak Prescott (DAL): 251 YDS (31/40), 1 TD, 2 INT

      • Luther Burden III (CHI): 3 REC, 101 YDS, 1 TD

  • ARIZONA CARDINALS 15 @ 16 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

    • Despite losing Nick Bosa to injury and trailing due to a fourth-quarter safety, the 49ers held onto their undefeated season as backup quarterback Mac Jones led a late-game drive, ending in Eddy Pineiro's 35-yard field goal to get the 16-15 victory over the Cardinals.

      • Mac Jones (SF): 284 YDS (27/41), 1 TD, 1 INT

      • Kyler Murray (ARI): 159 YDS (22/35), 1 TD

      • Ricky Pearsall (SF): 8 REC, 117 YDS

  • KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 22 @ 9 NEW YORK GIANTS

    • After early setbacks due to penalties and turnovers, Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their first win of the season, with a crucial 33-yard throw to Tyquan Thornton, setting up Kareem Hunt’s 1-yard touchdown run in a 22-9 victory over the Giants.

      • Patrick Mahomes (KC): 224 YDS (22/37), 1 TD

      • Russell Wilson (NYG): 160 YDS (18/32), 2 INT

Today’s NFL Games:

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Basketball

NBA

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WNBA

Yesterday's WNBA Recap:

  • INDIANA FEVER 89 @ 73 LAS VEGAS ACES

    • In Game 1 of the semifinals, Kelsey Mitchell's playoff-career high 34 points lifted the Fever to an 89-73 victory over the Aces, highlighted by an 11-0 run to close the third quarter, grabbing a 14-point lead.

      • Kelsey Mitchell (IND): 34 PTS

      • A'ja Wilson (LV): 16 PTS, 4 BLK

  • PHOENIX MERCURY 69 @ 82 MINNESOTA LYNX

    • In a thrilling comeback, the Lynx rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit, with clutch performances from Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride, to get the 82-69 win over the Mercury in Game 1 of the semifinals.

      • Courtney Williams (MIN): 23 PTS, 5 STL

Today's WNBA Games:

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Baseball

MLB

Yesterday's MLB Recap:

  • ATLANTA BRAVES 6 @ 2 DETROIT TIGERS

    • Spencer Strider (ATL): 5.0 IP, 6 H, 6 K, 3 BB

    • Casey Mize (DET): 5.2 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 5 K, 3 BB

  • ATHLETICS 0 @ 11 PITTSBURGH PIRATES

    • Mitch Spence (ATH): 3.1 IP, 6 ER, 9 H, 1 K, 2 BB

    • Mike Burrows (PIT): 4.0 IP, 5 H, 3 K

    • Joey Bart (PIT): 4 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

    • Jared Triolo (PIT): 4 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

  • NEW YORK YANKEES 7 @ 1 BALTIMORE ORIOLES

    • Cam Schlittler (NYY): 5.1 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 6 K, 1 BB

    • Kyle Bradish (BAL): 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 9 K, 2 BB

    • Ben Rice (NYY): 4 H, 1 HR, 5 RBI

  • CHICAGO CUBS 0 @ 1 CINCINNATI REDS

    • Gavin Lux's third-inning RBI double secured the Reds' 1-0 victory over the Cubs, extending their winning streak to five games and tying them with the Mets for the final NL wild card spot.

      • Jameson Taillon (CHC): 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 4 K

      • Andrew Abbott (CIN): 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 K, 1 BB

  • WASHINGTON NATIONALS 3 @ 2 NEW YORK METS

    • Jake Irvin (WSH): 5.1 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 5 K, 2 BB

    • Sean Manaea (NYM): 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 3 K

  • TORONTO BLUE JAYS 8 @ 5 KANSAS CITY ROYALS

    • Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s two-run double in the fifth inning led the Blue Jays to an 8-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals, securing the Jays their first playoff berth since 2023 as they maintained control of the AL East.

      • Trey Yesavage (TOR): 4.0 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 K, 3 BB

      • Michael Wacha (KC): 5.0 IP, 6 ER, 8 H, 4 K, 1 BB

  • CLEVELAND GUARDIANS 2 @ 6 MINNESOTA TWINS

    • The Minnesota Twins snapped the Cleveland Guardians' 10-game winning streak.

      • Joey Cantillo (CLE): 4.1 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 5 K, 2 BB

      • Simeon Woods Richardson (MIN): 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 K, 2 BB

      • Royce Lewis (MIN): 1 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

  • SAN DIEGO PADRES 3 @ 2 CHICAGO WHITE SOX .

    • Michael King (SD): 5.0 IP, 4 H, 4 K, 4 BB

    • Sean Burke (CWS): 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 4 K

  • MILWAUKEE BREWERS 1 @ 5 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

    • Despite the loss, Milwaukee clinched the NL Central title following the Cubs' loss.

      • Robert Gasser (MIL): 3.0 IP, 2 ER, 1 H, 2 K, 2 BB

      • Matthew Liberatore (STL): 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 6 K, 1 BB

      • José Fermín (STL): 1 H, 3 RBI

  • MIAMI MARLINS 4 @ 2 TEXAS RANGERS

    • Eury Pérez (MIA): 4.0 IP, 2 H, 9 K, 1 BB

    • Merrill Kelly (TEX): 4.1 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 4 K

  • LOS ANGELES ANGELS 1 @ 3 COLORADO ROCKIES

    • In their final home game of a tough season, the Rockies defeated the Angels 3-1, ensuring they avoided tying the 1962 New York Mets for the most National League losses in a season.

      • Caden Dana (LAA): 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 5 K, 3 BB

      • Kyle Freeland (COL): 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 7 K, 1 BB

  • SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 3 @ 1 LOS ANGELES DODGERS

    • Trevor McDonald (SF): 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 3 K, 1 BB

    • Emmet Sheehan (LAD): 7.0 IP, 1 H, 10 K

  • PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES 2 @ 9 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

    • Ranger Suárez (PHI): 4.0 IP, 6 ER, 8 H, 2 K, 1 BB

    • Eduardo Rodriguez (AZ): 6.0 IP, 6 H, 5 K, 3 BB

    • Corbin Carroll (AZ): 2 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI

    • Alec Bohm (PHI): 4 H

  • SEATTLE MARINERS 7 @ 3 HOUSTON ASTROS

    • J.P. Crawford's grand slam and Cal Raleigh's 58th home run powered the Mariners to a decisive 7-3 victory over the Astros, completing a sweep that extended their AL West lead to three games.

      • Logan Gilbert (SEA): 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 4 K, 1 BB

      • Jason Alexander (HOU): 1.1 IP, 7 ER, 7 H, 1 K, 1 BB

      • J.P. Crawford (SEA): 1 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI

  • BOSTON RED SOX 3 @ 7 TAMPA BAY RAYS

    • Connelly Early (BOS): 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 4 K, 2 BB

    • Joe Boyle (TB): 4.1 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 9 K, 4 BB

    • Christopher Morel (TB): 2 H, 4 RBI

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