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Breaking down all of the NFL’s biggest Week 4 storylines, including Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton’s injuries.

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Kyle Dvorchak and Patrick Daugherty discuss Tetairoa McMillan’s breakout, his emergence as Carolina’s No. 1 receiver and whether he can finish as a top-12 fantasy wideout.

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Mike Florio and Chris Simms dissect the challenges Philadelphia faces on offense and why it feels like the team continues to fall further from their Super Bowl window.
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  • PHI Running Back #26
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    Barkley went down early in Sunday’s loss to the Rams and did not return to the game. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said earlier on Monday that Barkley’s injury “does not seem to be overly serious,” but with the Eagles taking on the Jaguars in London next week, it wouldn’t be surprising if he missed at least one game. Backup Tank Bigsby led the Eagles with 55 rushing yards on 14 carries and could be a viable RB2 if Barkley is out.
  • CIN Wide Receiver #1
    Chase exited Week 4’s game against the Jaguars with a brain injury and didn’t return to the game. He will now need to clear a series of tests in the coming days if he hopes to be cleared in time to play in the Bengals’ Week 5 game against the Dolphins. Chase caught three passes for 27 yards before leaving Sunday’s game against the Jaguars and has caught 21 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns this season. If he’s unable to play, Dohnte Meyers, who has seen 14 targets over the last two weeks, could be worth a stash in deeper leagues with Tee Higgins (adductor) also considered day-to-day to start the week.
  • CIN Wide Receiver #5
    Taylor said that the team would see where he is at this week. It sounds like the practice reports will loom large for Higgins ahead of next Sunday’s game. Dohnte Meyers took on a big role in the absence of Ja’Marr Chase (concussion) Sunday and could have even more of a runway if both Higgins and Chase are sidelined this week.
  • CHI Quarterback #17
    We assumed this was where things were heading after Bagent turned in a solid outing in his first start against the Jets. Bagent has been the QB2 on the Bears’ depth chart throughout the season and only missed Week 3’s start against the Eagles because he spent most of the week in the league’s concussion protocol. Bagent threw for 268 yards and one interception in Sunday’s win over the Jets and will have some appeal in 2QB/Superflex leagues, especially with the Chiefs and Panthers both on byes in Week 5.
  • FA Wide Receiver #10
    ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Rosenhaus will begin negotiating a deal for Hill with multiple teams. Among these teams is the Chiefs, who lost both Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Tyquan Thornton (ankle) in Week 4’s win over the Raiders. It was reported on Sunday night that the Chiefs have been in contact with Hill about a potential return. Now, it’s safe to say the Chiefs have a real need at the position that Hill could fill should the two reunite. It’s hard to know how soon Hill can contribute on the field, as he’s still working his way back from a brutal knee injury he suffered last season, but he’s posted videos of himself working out to his social media accounts to show he’s close to being ready to go. While other teams could emerge as suitors for Hill, the Chiefs feel like the most obvious landing spot right now.
  • NO Wide Receiver #0
    The Saints’ offense has managed just fine without Tyson, but it doesn’t sound like it will get a boost from the rookie first-rounder any time soon. According to Schefter, Tyson is “making progress and feeling good,” but the earliest we may see him is Week 7. That said, due to the Saints playing Week 7 in Paris, Schefter also notes that “the most logical” return date for Tyson could be Week 9 after the team’s bye week. Fantasy managers stashing Tyson will need to continue doing so for the next several weeks, and even when he’s active, it could take a few games for him to see a full assortment of snaps. We can expect Devaughn Vele to continue operating as the Saints’ WR2 behind Chris Olave until Tyson returns.
  • BAL Quarterback #8
    It was reported after Sunday’s win over the Titans that Jackson was “believed to be day-to-day” after he left the game with what appeared to be a relatively minor ankle injury. Jackson was spotted in a walking boot, which has raised a bit more concern for his Week 5 availability, but hopefully the MRI doesn’t reveal anything too severe. Jackson and the Ravens are set to take on the Falcons on Sunday night, which could make for a difficult situation for fantasy managers. We’ll surely receive countless updates on his status throughout the week, but fantasy managers should have a backup plan in place in the event he enters the weekend with a questionable designation. If he’s unable to play, Tyler Huntley would draw his first start of the season.
  • CAR Wide Receiver #4
    McMillan set career highs in both receptions and yardage in the first half with nine catches for 147 yards before the break. He operated as the clear alpha in a pass attack without both Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette, routinely dusting everyone the Lions had at their disposal in an injury-ravaged secondary. While the receiving line surely turns heads, fantasy managers were left even more ecstatic about the way in which he was utilized, with the second-year receiver catching six passes for 94 yards and both touchdowns while aligned in the slot. Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik is providing structure, sequencing, and situational tendencies unlike anything fans had grown accustomed to when head coach Dave Canales was helming the offense, resulting in quarterback Bryce Young leading the league in passing while averaging more than 30 points per game through the first month of play. McMillan’s ceiling remains sky-high as a legitimate WR1 when the Panthers square off against the Eagles fin Week 6 following their bye.
  • CAR Running Back #30
    Hubbard’s successes on the ground allowed the Panthers to remain balanced on a night they were without two of their top three wide receivers due to the absences of Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette, cashing in on two scores from 15 and two yards out. Hubbard appears to be locked into an RB1 workload in the absence of Jonathan Brooks, who will be out for 6-8 weeks after undergoing core muscle surgery. His 26 opportunities dwarfed the six of current backup AJ Dillon, the latter of whom gained just seven total yards on six touches. Fantasy managers can start Hubbard with confidence when the team returns from their bye to face the Eagles in Week 6.
  • CAR Quarterback #9
    The NFL’s passing leader through four weeks, pending Monday Night Football, took complete advantage of a defense still working to find their identity through the first month of play, leaning on his top option in Tetairoa McMillan throughout. Young now leads the league in passing and can only be caught by Tyler Shough on Monday Night Football, while only Kirk Cousins and Brock Purdy have more touchdown passes than Young’s nine. Even more impressive was the fact that he did what he did to the Lions without two of his top three receivers with both Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette out of action in Week 4. Young and the Panthers head to their Week 5 bye at 2-2 and alone atop the NFC South, soon to be joined by the winner on Monday night. He’ll be a legitimate QB1 when he returns to action against the Eagles in Week 6.

NBC Sports Podcasts

NFL Week 4

Mike Florio and Chris Simms dissect the challenges Philadelphia faces on offense and why it feels like the team continues to fall further from their Super Bowl window.
Jason Garrett, Devin McCourty and Jac Collinsworth break down Bryce Young’s impressive showing against the Detroit Lions, as the Carolina Panthers quarterback stepped up when with a big-time performance in primetime.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms unpack CeeDee Lamb’s 17-catch outburst against the Houston Texans and try to make sense of the latter’s inability to adjust throughout the game.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms praise Drake Maye’s ability to bounce back and deliver the Patriots a big win over the Buffalo Bills, which serves as a “turning point” in their young season.
Devin Lloyd discusses the Panthers’ win over the Lions, the “electric’ atmosphere the fans in North Carolina created and more.
Klint Kubiak may or may not have called his shot, but despite the loss, Mike Florio and Chris Simms continue to praise the “gutsy” Raiders for falling just short of a signature win.
Bryce Young had it going against the Lions, throwing for 329 yards and two touchdowns as Jared Goff also threw for 412 yards in an offensive frenzy on Sunday Night Football.

NFL

The Panthers have a bye in Week 5 and that will give a couple of their injured players a little more time to heal before they are back on the field.
Eagles edge rusher Jonathan Greenard did not suffer a major injury during Sunday’s loss to the Rams.
The Steelers will be without defensive lineman Derrick Harmon for at least four games.

NBA

Roto leagues work differently than head-to-head leagues, requiring a shift in draft strategy.
Day’Ron Sharpe leads a group of eight players that are ready to vault their dynasty value forward.
After a drawn-out, intense contract negotiation, Duren said he is right where he wants to be.

MLB

Pedro Martinez joins Dan Patrick to discuss the MLB playoffs, tell stories of his playing days and explain why Jacob Misiorowski doesn’t need to apologize for hitting batters.
Dan Patrick takes a look at the MLB playoffs, discussing the biggest stories thus far, including Jackson Chourio’s heroics for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Paul Pabst and Andrew Perloff revisit the Milwaukee Brewers’ recent postseason success and debate whether this team can finally make a deep October run.

Premier League

Haaland had to be subbed off for Norway against Portugal and Man City will be sweating on his fitness ahead of their trip to Liverpool.
The latest Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest is heading to Denver, Colorado in 2026.
Manchester City have appealed the “opinion of the Premier League Commission, in relation to the Premier League disciplinary matter.”
Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards discuss the Premier League ruling Manchester City guilty of “serious breaches” of the league’s financial rules over a nine-season period from 2009-10 to 2017-18.

College Football News & Analysis

Week 5 absolutely delivered, from fireworks at the new stadium in Evanston to the statement made by Mizzou in CoMo.
Nicole Auerbach takes us through her College Football Week 5 AP Poll ballot, including how teams are already seeing the impact of “the SEC going to a nine-game conference schedule.”
Ohio State pulled away from Iowa with 21 unanswered points after the first quarter, while Jeremiah Smith delivered a record-setting performance in the Buckeyes win.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry discuss if some of the top QB prospects like Arch Manning and CJ Carr should stay in college another year rather than entering the 2027 NFL Draft and the contenders in the ACC.
After trailing 14-7 at halftime, Minnesota scored 13 unanswered points to rally past Michigan and earn its first home win over the Wolverines since 1977.
Ahmed Fareed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach discuss a rough week for Michigan and Bryce Underwood, Penn State’s stunning loss to Northwestern and Cal falling short of sleeper expectations.
Ahmed Fareed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach debate college football’s best team and assess the Heisman Trophy race, with Jeremiah Smith emerging as the frontrunner.

Motor Sports

Lachlan Turner, Charli Cannon, and Hannah Hodges were embroiled in one of the best battles of the SMX Playoff finale, which asks the question: “Should they race more Supercross-style tracks?”
Relive the postseason action from Las Vegas Motor Speedway as drivers take on the South Point 400 to reach the halfway point of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase.
The season finale was stopped for about 30 minutes at Road Atlanta.

Rotoworld

Every team’s 2026 NFL bye week in one place so you can plan around mid-season breaks for fantasy football lineups.
Eric Samulski goes over the hitters and pitchers who returned the most fantasy value in 2026.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 4’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
The Rotoworld staff makes their picks on the Division Series, Championship Series, and World Series.

Betting

Golf

Austin Smotherman is a winner on the PGA Tour for the first time in his 100th career start. Smotherman stretched his lead to three shots on the front nine and appeared to be cruising in the Bank of Utah Championship.
Adrian Meronk has rallied to win the Dunhill Links Championship with help from mistake-prone Casey Jarvis.
Relive the top highlights from all four rounds of the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert Golf Course in Ivins, Utah.
Doug Ghim answers questions after shooting 7-under 64 at the third round of the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship, where he trails fellow American Austin Smotherman by one shot heading into the final day.
Austin Smotherman answers questions after a successful third round of the Bank of Utah Championship. The American enters the final day of the competition with a one-shot lead, and a chance at his first PGA Tour victory.
Rookie Ben James moved to T-3, posting a bogey-free 64 at the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert Resort on Saturday. “Just on a good roll right now so excited to keep it going,” James told Golf Channel.

Latest

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow dropped back to pass 58 times on unpenalized plays in Sunday’s 22-17 loss to the Jaguars, but he isn’t looking for more offensive balance in the coming weeks.
The Chargers lost left tackle Rashawn Slater (ankle), right tackle Joe Alt (neck), left guard Trevor Penning (concussion), cornerback Donte Jackson (hamstring) and wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) during Sunday’s game.
Walker continued his terrific start to the 2026 season with another big performance to help Kansas City improve to 4-0.
Bears running back Kyle Monangai had a big day in Sunday’s 23-12 win over the Jets, but he suffered an injury that the team will be monitoring as they head into Week 5.
Jackson Chourio hit a two-run single off hard-throwing Mason Miller with two outs in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the San Diego Padres for the second time in 20 hours, a 4-3 victory for a 2-0 NLDS lead.