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The Must Knows

  • NFL

    • Joe Burrow has suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury and is expected to be out at least 3 months.

    • Former #1 overall pick, Jadeveon Clowney, is signing a one-year, $6 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys.

  • MLB

    • The Mariners are now in first place of the AL West after winning nine straight games.

  • WNBA

    • The WNBA playoffs started this past weekend with the Liberty looking to defend their title.

    Sunday Stats

  • NFL

    • Lamar Jackson has a career average passer rating of 102.65, the highest in NFL history, while also having the most rushing yards for a QB of all time.

    • The Colts have not punted in their first two game of the 2025 season, marking the first time in the Super Bowl Era that a team has had 0 punts in the first two games.

    • The Chiefs are 0-2 for the first time since 2014, and Patrick Mahomes is 0-2 for the first time since his sophomore year of high school.

    • Jared Goff has tied Peyton Manning for the fourth most starts (5) in which his team scored at least 50 points.

      • 1. Tom Brady (8), T-2. Drew Brees (6), Len Dawson (6)

    • Game-winning drives since 2023:

      • Joe Burrow - 2

      • Jake Browning - 3

The Must Sees

Football

NFL

Yesterday’s NFL Recap:

  • JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 27 @ 31 CINCINNATI BENGALS

    • Backup quarterback Jake Browning led the Bengals to a 31-27 victory over the Jaguars, scoring on a 1-yard QB sneak with just 18 seconds left, after stepping in for the injured Joe Burrow.

      • Trevor Lawrence (JAX): 271 YDS (24/42), 3 TD, 2 INT

      • Jake Browning (CIN): 241 YDS (21/32), 2 TD, 3 INT, 1 RUSH TD

      • Ja'Marr Chase (CIN): 14 REC, 165 YDS, 1 TD

  • NEW YORK GIANTS 37 @ 40 DALLAS COWBOYS

    • In a high scoring showdown, the Cowboys beat the Giants 40-37 in overtime, with Dak Prescott extending his personal winning streak against the Giants to 14 games and Brandon Aubrey sealing the victory with a 46-yard field goal after nailing a game-trying 64-yarder to send the game into overtime.

      • Russell Wilson (NYG): 450 YDS (30/41), 3 TD, 1 INT

      • Dak Prescott (DAL): 361 YDS (38/52), 2 TD, 1 INT

      • Malik Nabers (NYG): 9 REC, 167 YDS, 2 TD

      • Wan'Dale Robinson (NYG): 8 REC, 142 YDS, 1 TD

  • CHICAGO BEARS 21 @ 52 DETROIT LIONS

    • Jared Goff had a dominant game with 334 passing yards and five touchdowns, three of which were caught by Amon-Ra St. Brown, as the Lions routed the Bears 52-21, notching over 500 total offensive yards.

      • Jared Goff (DET): 334 YDS (23/28), 5 TD

      • Caleb Williams (CHI): 207 YDS (19/30), 2 TD, 1 INT

      • Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET): 9 REC, 115 YDS, 3 TD

      • Rome Odunze (CHI): 7 REC, 128 YDS, 2 TD

  • LOS ANGELES RAMS 33 @ 19 TENNESSEE TITANS

    • Matthew Stafford's 298-yard, two-touchdown game, along with Byron Young's strip-sack and plays from Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, led the Rams to a 33-19 victory over the Titans, spoiling Cam Ward's home debut by scoring 20 consecutive points.

      • Matthew Stafford (LAR): 298 YDS (23/33), 2 TD, 1 INT

      • Cam Ward (TEN): 175 YDS (19/33), 1 TD

      • Davante Adams (LAR): 6 REC, 106 YDS, 1 TD

  • NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 33 @ 27 MIAMI DOLPHINS

    • In a back-and-forth game, Antonio Gibson's 90-yard kickoff return touchdown helped seal a 33-27 victory for the New England Patriots over the Miami Dolphins, marking Mike Vrabel's first win as head coach.

      • Tua Tagovailoa (MIA): 315 YDS (26/32), 2 TD, 1 INT

      • Drake Maye (NE): 230 YDS (19/23), 2 TD, 1 RUSH TD

      • Tyreek Hill (MIA): 6 REC, 109 YDS

  • SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 26 @ 21 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

    • Backup quarterback Mac Jones stepped in to throw for 279 yards and three touchdowns, including a fourth-quarter 42-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings, which led the injury-plagued 49ers past the Saints 26-21.

      • Mac Jones (SF): 279 YDS (26/39), 3 TD

      • Spencer Rattler (NO): 207 YDS (25/34), 3 TD

  • BUFFALO BILLS 30 @ 10 NEW YORK JETS

    • James Cook's 132-yard, two-touchdown performance led the Bills to a 30-10 victory over the Jets.

      • Josh Allen (BUF): 148 YDS (14/25), 59 RUSH YDS

      • Tyrod Taylor (NYJ): 56 YDS (7/11), 1 TD

      • James Cook (BUF): 21 ATT, 132 YDS, 2 TD

  • SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 31 @ 17 PITTSBURGH STEELERS

    • The Seahawks capitalized on a heads-up special teams play by George Holani, who recovered a live kickoff for a touchdown to extend their lead over the Steelers, while the Seahawks' defense sealed the win with a late interception.

      • Sam Darnold (SEA): 295 YDS (22/33), 2 TD, 2 INT

      • Aaron Rodgers (PIT): 203 YDS (18/33), 1 TD, 2 INT

      • Kenneth Walker III (SEA): 13 ATT, 105 YDS, 1 TD

      • Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA): 8 REC, 103 YDS

  • CLEVELAND BROWNS 17 @ 41 BALTIMORE RAVENS

    • Lamar Jackson had four touchdown passes as the Ravens dismantled the Browns 41-17, scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and capping the win with Roquan Smith's 63-yard fumble return for a touchdown.

      • Lamar Jackson (BAL): 225 YDS (19/29), 4 TD

      • Joe Flacco (CLE): 199 YDS (25/45), 1 TD, 1 INT

      • Devontez Walker (BAL): 2 REC, 26 YDS, 2 TD

  • DENVER BRONCOS 28 @ 29 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

    • Colts kicker Spencer Shrader redeemed himself after missing a 60-yard field goal by nailing a 45-yarder with no time left, lifting Indianapolis to a 29-28 victory over the Broncos following a leverage penalty that set up the winning kick.

      • Daniel Jones (IND): 316 YDS (23/34), 1 TD, 1 RUSH TD

      • Bo Nix (DEN): 206 YDS (22/30), 3 TD, 1 INT

      • Jonathan Taylor (IND): 25 ATT, 165 YDS, 2 REC, 50 YDS, 1 REC TD

  • CAROLINA PANTHERS 22 @ 27 ARIZONA CARDINALS

    • Calais Campbell's sack on the final play of the game helped the Cardinals withstand a late comeback attempt from the Panthers, securing a 27-22 victory despite Bryce Young's three second-half touchdown passes that nearly erased a 24-point deficit.

      • Bryce Young (CAR): 328 YDS (35/55), 3 TD, 1 INT

      • Kyler Murray (ARI): 220 YDS (17/25), 1 TD, 1 INT

      • Hunter Renfrow (CAR): 7 REC, 48 YDS, 2 TD

      • Tetairoa McMillan (CAR): 6 REC, 100 YDS

  • PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 20 @ 17 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

    • The Eagles beat the Chiefs 20-17, highlighted by a fourth-quarter interception by Andrew Mukuba off Patrick Mahomes and contributions from Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, who each rushed for a touchdown.

      • Patrick Mahomes (KC): 187 YDS (16/29), 1 TD, 1 INT, 66 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD

      • Jalen Hurts (PHI): 101 YDS (15/22), 1 RUSH TD

  • ATLANTA FALCONS 22 @ 6 MINNESOTA VIKINGS

    • In a 22-6 victory over the Vikings, Falcons running back Bijan Robinson had 143 rushing yards, while kicker Parker Romo nailed five field goals, and the defense pressured Minnesota's J.J. McCarthy, forcing three turnovers and six sacks.

      • J.J. McCarthy (MIN): 158 YDS (11/21), 2 INT

      • Michael Penix Jr. (ATL): 135 YDS (13/21)

      • Bijan Robinson (ATL): 22 ATT, 143 YDS

Today’s NFL Games:

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Week 4 AP Poll Rankings:

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Basketball

NBA

36 Days Until Tipoff

WNBA

Yesterday's WNBA Recap:

  • GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES 72 @ 101 MINNESOTA LYNX

    • Series score: Lynx 1 - 0 Valkeryries

      • Courtney Williams (MIN): 11 PTS, 4 STL

      • Alanna Smith (MIN): 9 PTS, 4 STL

  • INDIANA FEVER 68 @ 80 ATLANTA DREAM

    • Series score: Dream 1 - 0 Fever

      • Kelsey Mitchell (IND): 27 PTS

  • NEW YORK LIBERTY 76 @ 69 PHOENIX MERCURY

    • Series score: Liberty 1 - 0 Mercury

      • Natasha Cloud (NY): 23 PTS, 4 STL

  • SEATTLE STORM 77 @ 102 LAS VEGAS ACES

    • Series score: Aces 1 - 0 Storm

      • A'ja Wilson (LV): 29 PTS, 8 REB

      • Jackie Young (LV): 18 PTS, 4 STL

Today's WNBA Games:

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Baseball

MLB

Yesterday's MLB Recap:

  • PITTSBURGH PIRATES 3 @ 4 WASHINGTON NATIONALS

    • Mike Burrows (PIT): 4.1 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 6 K, 1 BB

    • Cade Cavalli (WSH): 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 2 K, 4 BB

  • KANSAS CITY ROYALS 10 @ 3 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

    • Noah Cameron (KC): 7.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 7 K, 1 BB

    • Aaron Nola (PHI): 6.0 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 5 K, 1 BB

    • Salvador Perez (KC): 2 H, 1 HR, 5 RBI

  • HOUSTON ASTROS 3 @ 8 ATLANTA BRAVES

    • Framber Valdez (HOU): 4.0 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 2 K, 4 BB

    • Joey Wentz (ATL): 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 5 K, 1 BB

    • Sandy León (ATL): 1 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

    • Ozzie Albies (ATL): 2 H, 3 RBI

  • BALTIMORE ORIOLES 2 @ 11 TORONTO BLUE JAYS

    • Albert Suárez (BAL): 3.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 5 K, 1 BB

    • Shane Bieber (TOR): 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 5 K, 1 BB

    • Ernie Clement (TOR): 2 H, 3 RBI

    • Addison Barger (TOR): 1 H, 3 RBI

  • TEXAS RANGERS 2 @ 5 NEW YORK METS

    • Jacob Latz (TEX): 4.2 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 4 K, 4 BB

    • Nolan McLean (NYM): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 7 K, 2 BB

    • Pete Alonso (NYM): 1 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

  • CHICAGO WHITE SOX 2 @ 3 CLEVELAND GUARDIANS

    • Yoendrys Gómez (CWS): 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 4 K, 1 BB

    • Slade Cecconi (CLE): 5.2 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 4 K, 1 BB

    • Bo Naylor (CLE): 2 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

  • DETROIT TIGERS 2 @ 0 MIAMI MARLINS

    • Keider Montero (DET): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 5 K

    • Adam Mazur (MIA): 6.0 IP, 1 H, 4 K, 2 BB

  • ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 6 @ 4 MINNESOTA TWINS

    • Nabil Crismatt (AZ): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 4 K

    • Bailey Ober (MIN): 6.0 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 9 K

    • James McCann (AZ): 2 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI

  • ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 3 @ 2 MILWAUKEE BREWERS

    • Miles Mikolas (STL): 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 5 K

    • Jose Quintana (MIL): 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 2 K, 2 BB

  • TAMPA BAY RAYS 3 @ 4 CHICAGO CUBS

    • Adrian Houser (TB): 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 2 K, 1 BB

    • Shota Imanaga (CHC): 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 9 K

    • Nico Hoerner (CHC): 2 H, 3 RBI

  • CINCINNATI REDS 4 @ 7 ATHLETICS

    • Nick Lodolo (CIN): 5.1 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 5 K

    • Luis Morales (ATH): 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 2 K, 2 BB

  • LOS ANGELES DODGERS 10 @ 2 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

    • Tyler Glasnow (LAD): 6.2 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 4 K, 4 BB

    • Robbie Ray (SF): 4.0 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 5 K, 4 BB

    • Michael Conforto (LAD): 3 H, 3 RBI

    • Teoscar Hernández (LAD): 4 H

  • COLORADO ROCKIES 6 @ 9 SAN DIEGO PADRES

    • Germán Márquez (COL): 2.1 IP, 6 ER, 9 H, 2 BB

    • Yu Darvish (SD): 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 5 K

    • Mickey Moniak (COL): 4 H, 2 HR, 5 RBI

    • Jackson Merrill (SD): 2 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

  • LOS ANGELES ANGELS 2 @ 11 SEATTLE MARINERS

    • Kyle Hendricks (LAA): 3.1 IP, 9 ER, 10 H, 6 K, 2 BB

    • George Kirby (SEA): 6.1 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 14 K

    • Josh Naylor (SEA): 2 H, 3 RBI

    • Dominic Canzone (SEA): 3 H, 3 RBI

  • NEW YORK YANKEES 4 @ 6 BOSTON RED SOX

    • Will Warren (NYY): 5.0 IP, 6 ER, 10 H, 2 K, 1 BB

    • Garrett Crochet (BOS): 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 12 K, 1 BB

Today's MLB Games:

  • Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates - 6:40 PM EST on MLBN

  • Atlanta Braves @ Washington Nationals - 6:45 PM EST on MLB.TV

  • Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay Rays - 7:35 PM EST on MLB.TV

  • Baltimore Orioles @ Chicago White Sox - 7:40 PM EST on MLB.TV

  • New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins - 7:40 PM EST on MLB.TV

  • Cincinnati Reds @ St. Louis Cardinals - 7:45 PM EST on MLB.TV

  • Texas Rangers @ Houston Astros - 8:10 PM EST on MLB.TV

  • San Francisco Giants @ Arizona Diamondbacks - 9:40 PM EST on MLB.TV

  • Philadelphia Phillies @ Los Angeles Dodgers - 10:10 PM EST on MLBN

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