Mike Florio and Michael Holley debate whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers pride as a historically successful franchise is holding them back from taking the necessary steps to have success in the modern NFL.
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Ranking and evaluating all of Week 4’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview a massive matchup in the Big Ten with Ohio State traveling to Kinnick Stadium to play the Hawkeyes Saturday afternoon.
Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards discuss the PL ruling Man City guilty of “serious breaches” of the league’s financial rules over a nine-season period.
A quick look at all 16 games for the coming weekend.
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Around The NFL
Chris Simms and Mike Florio discuss chatter of issues between Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye, diving inside the quarterback’s poor play for the New England Patriots.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to the Steelers reportedly dealing Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys, discussing why Pittsburgh decided to trade the disgruntled cornerback to Dallas.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 4’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to J.J. McCarthy being traded from the Vikings to the Giants, examining the quarterback’s time in Minnesota and why it was time for the team to move on.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio dive into the Chargers’ 0-3 start to the 2026 season, examining where Los Angeles is coming up short under head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Rivers McCown offers running backs, wideouts, and tight ends he thinks can outperform low expectations in Week 4.
Mike Florio takes Chris Simms through PFT’s Week 4 power rankings, where the Bills are on top, the Texans are still in the top 17 and the Rams land at No. 9.
NFL
Browns defensive end Jared Verse picked up an unnecessary roughness flag in Thursday night’s win over the Steelers, but he says it was Pittsburgh that played dirty.
Daniels returned to practice this week, but he won’t play against the Colts.
Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was traded to the Cowboys late on Wednesday night and went through his first practice with the team on Thursday.
Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings – October 4, 2026 Betting Preview
NBA
“Hopefully the league cleans up this crap, because nobody wants to watch it.”
This is a good deal for both sides and keeps Shead in Toronto through the summer of 2030.
How will notable players returning from injuries fare in the upcoming NBA campaign?
The Suns say they have already addressed the matter with Brooks.
MLB
The 2026 MLB postseason has arrived. Stay up to date with the latest results and more.
CC Sabathia and Eric Hosmer share what makes the “business-like” Atlanta Braves capable of taking down the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.
Braves manager Walt Weiss praises the Braves for their season-long perseverance and touches on Ray Kerr’s brilliance in Game 3 before talking about his process with Chris Sale.
After putting together a terrific outing as the Braves’ opener in Game 3, Ray Kerr shares how he came through for his team before Chris Sale praises him and unpacks what made the win so satisfying.
Premier League
The latest Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest is heading to Denver, Colorado in 2026.
Guardiola, 55, joined City in 2016 and led the club to a historic run of success as they won six Premier League titles and a Champions League crown, highlighted by four-straight domestic titles and a treble.
The Premier League say this ruling shows that Manchester City “systematically broke Premier League rules for nearly a decade.”
We rank how each Premier League club has fared so far.
College Football News & Analysis
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.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry unpack how Washington relying too much on Demond Williams Jr. has left the Huskies’ offense at a “point of dysfunction” as they prepare for a USC team desperate to get back on track.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview Florida’s matchup against a Mizzou team that’s not “in the same class” as the Gators under their “revelation” at HC in Jon Sumrall.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview Mississippi State’s fun SEC matchup with Alabama in Starkville as the Bulldogs try to prove they are a real contender led by quarterback Kamario Taylor.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry preview a massive matchup in the Big Ten with Ohio State traveling to Kinnick Stadium to play the Hawkeyes Saturday afternoon.
Ahmed Fareed, Nicole Auerbach, Joshua Perry and Chris Simms discuss if there should be concern for Indiana after a close home win over Northwestern Friday night
Drew Dinsick and Vaughn Dalzell explain why, even though UNC is a better team than the spread would indicate, they’re still very comfortable backing Notre Dame to cover a three-score spread in hostile territory.
Motor Sports
The season will conclude with a 10-hour race at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
Two new venues will be added to the 2027 schedule in Supercross; Pro Motocross features 11 historic rounds.
Aaron Plessinger’s deal with Triumph is for two years.
Keselowski joined Roush Fenway Racing as a co-owner in 2021 and began driving for the rebranded team the following season.
WNBA
Rotoworld
Denny Carter breaks down slot and boundary matchups for wideouts and tight ends headed into Week 4
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss the impact of Nico Collins’ potential return to the lineup for the Houston Texans offense as they try to get their first win of the season in Week 4.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter analyze Tony Pollard’s production in the Tennessee Titans’ offense and believe he’s the “only viable option,” for fantasy football on the Titans’ offense.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter explain how Puka Nacua’s return shouldn’t be a huge hindrance to Davante Adams fantasy-wise, but that managers would be safe to assume Nacua will dominate again right away.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 4’s top plays at tight end, kicker, and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 4’s top plays at receiver.
Betting
Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings – October 4, 2026 Betting Preview
Florida Gators vs Missouri Tigers Game Preview
New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills - October 4, 2026 Betting Preview
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Iowa Hawkeyes Game Preview
Golf
Scottie Scheffler expresses his frustration with the Nico Echeverria heckling incident, stating “there’s no place for that.”
Justin Thomas mentions how grateful he is for the moments he experienced with Jackson Koivun during the Presidents Cup.
Xander Schauffele explains why it was hard for the U.S. Team to hear captain Brandt Snedeker heap responsibility onto himself for a rough early Presidents Cup showing and they knew they had to rally “for him.”
Brandt Snedeker elaborates on the weight he carried on his shoulders during the Presidents Cup and also stated how he “knew these guys were special.”
Relive the best action from Sunday Singles in the final round of the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club in DuPage County, Illinois.
Jackson Koivun reflects on his Presidents Cup debut, discussing his undefeated week, what he learned from the experience and the excitement of contributing to a winning team.
Latest
The 49ers signed wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the active roster from the practice squad, the team announced Thursday.
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said earlier this week that running back Travis Etienne would miss time with a hamstring injury and Moore revealed just how much time on Thursday.
There is some positive news on the injury front for the Ravens.
Jameis Winston will be starting at quarterback for the Giants against the Cardinals on Sunday, but the team’s move to add J.J.
The Titans added safety Kevin Winston Jr. to their injury report Thursday.