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Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to Lane Johnson announcing his retirement from the NFL, discussing the right tackle’s decision to hang it up during his 14th season with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Good or bad: Teams with 2-2 records
Chris Simms and Mike Florio look at some of the 2-2 in the NFL and examine if squads such as the Bengals, Patriots, Steelers, Broncos, Cowboys and Packers have “good” or “bad” 2-2 records.

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The Chicago White Sox are up 2-0 in the American League Division Series, a shocking turnaround after three straight 100-loss seasons.
Suni Lee plans to compete in 2027 for the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Lionel Messi’s extraterrestrial international came to an end in a fittingly ceremonious fashion: with a goal and two assists for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
Injuries be damned, the 49ers have risen to the top.

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  • BAL Quarterback #8
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    The sprain Jackson sustained in Week 4 against the Titans, according to Rapoport, is neither low nor high. Rapoport said Monday that Jackson has an “outside” shot at suiting up in Week 5 against the Falcons and could miss multiple games with the unique ankle situation. Tyler Huntley will once again sub in for Jackson until he’s ready to return. Baltimore will likely be far more run heavy with Huntley under center, limiting targets for Zay Flowers and the rest of the Ravens pass catchers.
  • PHI Tackle #65
    We’d heard word through former Eagles EDGE Brandon Graham on a post-game show that this was on the table following Week 4, but it’s still a stunner to see it come to fruition. Johnson cites that his “personal and family priorities” have changed in his post about retiring. The stalwart Eagles right tackle made two first-team All-Pro appearances and three second teams, along with six Pro Bowls. Markel Bell started in his stead in Week 4 and should be expected to get the playing time at right tackle going forward.
  • PHI Quarterback #1
    Mannion defended his approach during a Tuesday presser, two days after the Eagles offense — missing DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley — sputtered to a loss against the Rams. The Eagles have put Jalen Hurts under center and utilized play action much more than usual this season. It’s a strategy that hasn’t paid off quite yet. Hurts ranks 31st out of 38 qualifying QBs in adjusted yards per attempt on passes from under center; his 18 percent success rate from under center is by far the worst in the NFL. It’s hard to envision brighter days ahead for Hurts if Smith remains sidelined. He’s barely startable in 12-team formats for now.
  • LAC Tackle #70
    The injury, sustained during the Bolts’ Week 4 loss to the Seahawks, will cost Slater between four and six weeks, Rapoport said. It’s yet another massive blow for the struggling Chargers offense. Through Week 4 the Chargers rank 30th in ESPN’s pass blocking win rate and fifth in run blocking win rate. Justin Herbert’s weekly prospects take a hit with the oft-injured Slate sidelined, as do the prospects of LA’s pass catchers.
  • BAL Quarterback #8
    Dealing with a sprained ankle he sustained last week against the Titans, Jackson will sit out at least one game and could miss multiple weeks, according to Rapoport. Tyler Huntley will make his annual start or two (or three) for the Ravens when they take on the Falcons defense, which is allowing the third lowest drop back success rate in the NFL. It’s a downgrade for Mark Andrews and Zay Flowers, though both should be played in 12-team leagues in Week 5. Huntley should be added in all superflex leagues.
  • NO Wide Receiver #12
    Olave found himself with a relatively quiet receiving line in the first half as the Saints struggled to consistently move the football, something that has become far too familiar under head coach Kellen Moore’s tutelage. As has been the case for some time, Olave got going after the break, ending with his third 100-yard game in four tries, now trailing only CeeDee Lamb in receiving yards through the first month of the season. Fantasy managers will want to monitor the electric wide receiver’s practice status in the coming days after he pulled himself out of the game on the team’s final possession with some sort of ailment. If healthy, Olave remains an elite WR1 ahead of a Week 5 meeting with the Vikings.
  • NO Running Back #41
    The Saints mustered just 16 running back carries in the first game without Travis Etienne, gaining just 50 yards on the ground in the blowout loss. The New Orleans offensive line was completely out-classed by the stout Atlanta defensive front. Kamara briefly departed with a knee injury that required two trips to the medical tent but would return to score his second touchdown of the evening in the fourth quarter. Kamara should continue to lead the backfield in the absence of Etienne and suddenly finds himself as an RB2 in fantasy circles ahead of a Week 5 meeting with the Vikings.
  • NO Quarterback #6
    Shough and the Saints stayed true to recent form as they quickly fell into a 14-point hole in the first quarter, with the team now averaging an almost eight point deficit at the half since head coach Kellen Moore took over to start the 2025 season. The team was unable to reproduce the second half magic they so frequently muster behind an overmatched offensive line. Shough needed a late touchdown toss to Devaughn Vele with less than two minutes to play to give fantasy managers something of value. Moore and Shough have their work cut out for them with Brian Flores’ relentless defense coming to town in Week 5, where Shough will be on the QB1/2 border in fantasy circles.
  • ATL Tight End #8
    Pitts played just one snap on the team’s first two possessions before seeing modest usage the rest of the game. His counting stats were padded in the second half with a 28-yard, catch-and-run reception on a play action pass out of the flat. Pitts isn’t getting the snaps or route participation to return consistent fantasy production and is best left on fantasy benches for as long as Drake London remains healthy. That won’t change ahead of a Week 5 meeting with the Ravens.
  • ATL Wide Receiver #5
    London turned in his second consecutive usable fantasy week with Michael Penix under center. The low volume can primarily be attributed to just 20 Penix pass attempts in a game Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson combined for 207 yards and five touchdowns on the ground on 33 carries. London could be tasked with more volume when the Falcons host the Ravens in Week 5, for which he will remain an unquestioned WR1 in fantasy circles.

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Around the NFL

Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to the Falcons’ dominant win over the Saints in primetime, as Atlanta’s offense is firing on all cylinders behind Bijan Robinson and Michael Penix Jr.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the latest with Lamar Jackson, as the Ravens’ star quarterback is dealing with an ankle injury that leaves questions in Baltimore.
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.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms evaluate Bijan Robinson’s chances to win NFL MVP, discussing the positional value of running backs and analyzing why the odds could be stacked against the Falcons star.
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.

NFL

The Commanders are keeping an eye on the quarterback market.
North Carolina’s ongoing support, fulsome or not, of coach Bill Belichick comes with expectations.
The Colts have added a veteran defensive end ahead of Week 5.
Home field advantage is something that is talked about often in the NFL, but Bills cornerback Dee Alford didn’t feel much of one during last Sunday’s loss to the Patriots.

NBA

Hukporti was to provide depth behind Joel Embiid, and his absence could leave the 76ers scrambling.
The EuroLeague stakeholders also voted to postpone expansion, opening the door to future talks with the NBA.
Which second-year NBA players will be the best options for fantasy managers?
Get ready for your fantasy basketball draft with Rotoworld’s FREE draft kit, including rankings, player profiles for the 2026-27 season.

MLB

The 2026 MLB postseason has arrived. Stay up to date with the latest results and more.
The Padres placed Miller on the paternity list ahead of their win-or-go-home Game 3 vs. Milwaukee.
The Dan Le Batard show breaks down the Tampa Rays taking a 2-0 series lead in the ALDS over the New York Yankees by taking advantage of the Yankees’ errors and playing sound baseball.
Andrew Perloff and Paul Pabst debate where a deep White Sox postseason run would rank among the all-time greatest underdog stories in sports on Not So Fast.

Premier League

The latest Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest is heading to Denver, Colorado in 2026.
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 last Premier League player to win the award while in the division was Anthony Martial, though his season included time with both Manchester United and Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco.
Manchester City have appealed the “opinion of the Premier League Commission, in relation to the Premier League disciplinary matter.”

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

Two new markets join the Supercross calendar with Tampa, Foxborough, East Rutherford, and Pittsburgh returning.
If anyone thought Chase Briscoe was going to quietly slip out of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff picture, they clearly forgot to factor in his intermediate track pedigree.
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.

Rotoworld

Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss the Atlanta Falcons Robinson duo in the backfield slicing up the Saints defense Monday night and if Brian Robinson Jr. can keep standalone fantasy value as the RB2.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter react to Ladd McConkey reaggravating his foot injury in Week 4 and is now ‘week-to-week’ and discusses who is left in the Chargers’ passing offense to provide something in fantasy.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter break down what the Chiefs’ offense will look like amid a battered receiving core going into Week 5 of the NFL season.
Eric Samulski ranks all fantasy football defenses (DSTs) for Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season
Gary Davenport breaks down the fantasy football defense landscape headed into Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season.

Betting

Golf

There were many unknowns when Patrick Reed decided not to renew his contract with LIV Golf and start the long road back to the PGA Tour.
Andrew Bailey will be back at the U.S. Open next year at Pebble Beach in a far different capacity.
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.

Latest

The Saints are dealing with several injuries at linebacker, so they brought a pair of healthy ones up from the practice squad for Monday night’s game against the Falcons.
At the start of the season, there was a lot of talk about team travel for international games as the Rams played the 49ers in Australia.
Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton went for more tests on his injured ankle on Monday and they confirmed that he will need to have surgery to repair a dislocation.
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.