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In prolific rookie race, Boozer is most NBA-ready
In what profiles to be a prolific rookie of the year race, Chris Mannix and Grant Liffmann unpack their ladder, highlighting Cam Boozer as the most "NBA-ready" player and a case for an end-of-lottery pick.

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CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fahreed break down the first two games of the NLCS with the Milwaukee Brewers leading the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 and discuss if the Dodgers can dig out of this hole.
Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter and Brian Scalabrine look at a handful of teams and decide which is the biggest threat to OKC and the Spurs in the West, as well as who won’t finish Top 6 in the East.
Alfredo Brown looks at players to buy and sell going into Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.
There were plenty of storylines in Week 5, but the Texans’ trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. dominated the headlines. He now gets a chance to turn his career around in Houston.

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  • NE Running Back #32
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    Henderson wasn’t spotted during the portion of practice open to the media but apparently got on the field at some point later in the session. It’s a truly stunning development for Henderson, given that it was reported this morning that he is expected to miss multiple weeks. We still expect him to sit for Week 6, but even that isn’t guaranteed at this point. Henderson would likely be on a relatively strict pitch count if he plays, but his presence would, at a minimum, be a thorn in the side of Rhamondre Stevenson’s fantasy backers. This is officially an injury report to keep a close eye on throughout the week.
  • TB Quarterback #6
    Mayfield did not practice today and is a safe bet to miss Week 6 as he continues to work his way back from the dislocated thumb he suffered in Week 3. The fact that he can’t even throw a football right now, let alone participate in practice, suggests Mayfield could be out beyond just Week 6. Jalon Daniels will start on Sunday versus the Steelers. Daniels has been held well under 200 passing yards in both of his starts, but he does at least have 78 rushing yards in those contests. His output as a runner will keep him in the QB2 mix for Week 6.
  • KC Wide Receiver #4
    Rice appeared to have a good chance at suiting up for Week 6 when Andy Reid spoke about it after Week 4’s win over the Raiders. Reid only said he “tweaked” his hammy. Even with a bye week to rest, it looks like Rice is now on the wrong side of questionable for Week 6. With Tyquan Thornton on IR, Xavier Worthy may be tasked with WR1 duties this week. He totaled four catches for 70 yards in his last outing and would be a solid FLEX play versus the Chargers if Rice can’t go.
  • NE Wide Receiver #1
    Brown will return to practice today, likely for a limited session. The team now has 21 days to officially activate him from IR. That could happen later this week, which would mean he’s ready to suit up for Week 6 against the Jets. He would likely be on some sort of pitch count in his first game back, but even a limited AJB would be worthy of a spot in the WR2 ranks.
  • NYJ Wide Receiver #11
    Cooper has been on injured reserve since sustaining a high ankle sprain in Week 1. He could return as soon as this week against the Patriots, though he could see his snaps and routes limited. Cooper can be rostered in deeper 12-team formats. Garrett Wilson’s domination of the New York passing offense makes it tough for anyone else to post fantasy-relevant numbers for now.
  • NYJ Tight End #16
    The good news is that Sadiq was able to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday. Sadiq suffered the head injury in Week 5 against Cleveland and did not return to action. Mason Taylor led the team’s tight ends with a 59 percent route rate against the Browns, catching all three of his targets for 23 yards. If Sadiq remains in the protocol tomorrow, he would be a long shot to play in Week 6. Taylor in that case would be a desperation streaming option in 12-team leagues.
  • TEN Quarterback #1
    Ward’s head, per Saleh, is in a “good place” ahead of the Titans’ Week 6 game against the Colts. Ward has been dreadful through five weeks, ranking 24th in EPA per drop back and 27th in drop back success rate. Only five quarterbacks have a lower adjusted yards per attempt than Ward this season. Daniel Jones and Tyson Bagent are the only QBs who average fewer fantasy points per drop back. Saleh has defended his second-year QB at every turn and does not seem close to benching him in favor of journeyman backup Mitchell Trubisky.
  • CHI Quarterback #18
    Technically, Williams was estimated as a full participant ahead of the Bears’ Week 6 game against the Falcons. We’ll see if Williams, who has missed the past three games, practices in full on Thursday. Either way he’s likely to be under center against the pass-funnel Atlanta defense in Week 6. He should be in all lineups if he’s active.
  • CLE Running Back #10
    Judkins suffered a potentially serious ankle injury in Week 5 and could miss Week 6 against the Ravens if he’s unable to practice in the next couple days. That could leave Jaleel McLaughlin as the Browns’ lead back against Baltimore. Dylan Sampson (knee) could also suit up if he’s able to practice after a four-week stint on IR.
  • ATL Quarterback #9
    “We’ll see how he’s feeling,” head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday morning, adding that Penix should be able to play through the injury. Even if it’s a limited practice session for Penix, it’s good news for his Week 6 availability following his Sunday night rib injury against the Ravens. Penix, operating under center at a much higher rate than last season, is among the most efficient quarterbacks in the league through Week 5. If Penix is out, Tua Tagovailoa would represent a major downgrade for all Atlanta pass catchers.

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Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to Micah Parsons’ comments on Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ all-time clock management blunder in Week 5, breaking down the factors at play in the situation.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to Joe Brady’s eye-opening comments about James Cook’s fumbles, examining what could be next for the Buffalo Bills’ backfield.
Mike Florio takes Chris Simms through PFT’s Week 6 power rankings, breaking down why there’s a three-way tie at 12 and how the Detroit Lions are in the bottom half.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio discuss the Rams’ slow 2-3 start after a blockbuster offseason that saw the team add Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald, breaking down how Los Angeles must respond.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio react to the Cowboys having players-only meetings to address the team’s defense, with Simms saying that players-only meetings rarely change much in his experience.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to Dan Quinn’s comments on the Commanders’ colossal blunder against the Giants and discuss the questions they have in the aftermath of the mistake.

NFL

Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said before Wednesday’s practice that quarterback Michael Penix would participate, but that he would “be limited in some fashion” due to his injured ribs.
The Ravens list a whopping 19 players on their practice report for Wednesday, including two players who were resting.
Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons was officially limited in his return to practice, according to the club’s Wednesday injury report.

NBA

Redick also said Bronny had a really good September and has had good practices.
Get ready for your fantasy basketball draft with Rotoworld’s FREE draft kit, including rankings, player profiles for the 2026-27 season.
The question in Philadelphia isn’t talent, it’s fit and chemistry. And health.
Brandon Miller has a chance to shine in Charlotte, while Dylan Harper is among several young players looking to make a leap in 2026-27.

MLB

Dan Patrick discusses the breaking news of Shohei Ohtani set to be in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers and why they need to close out the series before the Dodgers crawl back.
Kevin Frandsen joins Andrew Perloff and Paul Pabst to discuss whether he would play Shohei Ohtani, how truly good the Brewers are, and an insider’s look at a clubhouse cafeteria.
Major League Baseball moved the start time up five hours in order for the series to remain on schedule.
Andrew Perloff and Paul Pabst unpacks Dave Roberts’ remarks regarding the news that Shohei Ohtani’s will be playing in Game 3, and if Ohtani can fight his injury to be better?

Premier League

Liverpool fans will adore this Bradley Barcola hat trick video after the Reds star burned bright with a trio of UEFA Champions League goals against LASK Linz on Wednesday.
The 2026-27 League Cup has reached the fourth round, with a minnow guaranteed to reach the quarterfinals
Here’s the latest Premier League table for the 2026-27 season.
All of the details you need on the fixtures for the 2026-27 Premier League season.

College Football News & Analysis

Before Curt Cignetti and Bob Chesney took the Big Ten by storm and became two of CFB’s most unexpected success stories, Jeff Bourne was at the center of it all at JMU.
Nicole Auerbach explains why even though they aren’t her exact top 5, Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Miami have pulled away from the field as early National Championship favorites.
Week 6 absolutely delivered, from a stunning result in Eugene to the upset in the Red River Rivalry game and everything in between.
No So Fast’s Paul Pabst feels that Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer should not have publicly aired out cornerback Dijon Lee Jr. during a close game against Georgia.
College football insider Bruce Feldman joins Not So Fast to break down Georgia vs. Alabama, Texas’ inconsistency, Jeremiah Smith’s greatness and more.
Ahmed Fahreed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach discuss Texas’ rivalry game loss to Oklahoma and what’s next for the Longhorns after more inconsistency on offense.
John Fanta talks about the noise surrounding Penn State’s football program after an extremely disappointing loss against USC, and a rough start to the 2026 season.

Motor Sports

Triple Crown races return in 2027 at Anaheim, Arlington, and Foxborough.
Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher has wanted to host an SMX Playoff round since the concept was announced. Now is as good a time as any.
Chase Briscoe certainly is giving it his best effort after winning back-to-back playoff races.
It’s the second consecutive win for Briscoe, who wins by 0.029 seconds in a duel of Joe Gibbs Racing drivers.

Rotoworld

Kyle Dvorchak talks about whether or not Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s injury will negatively impact his fantasy football production; Dvorchak believes JSN can still be the best fantasy wide receiver.
Denny Carter breaks down which pass catchers are running hot in air yards conversion, and which players are running cold
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss the impact that TreVeyon Henderson’s ankle injury will have on Rhamondre Stevenson’s usage in the coming weeks.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter break down the fantasy fallout from Deebo Samuel’s hamstring injury, including why Mike Evans could see supercharged targets and whether Brandin Cooks is worth adding.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter squash fantasy managers’ concerns about Puka Nacua’s potential production numbers. With his performance so far, players would have to get past him to finish as the No. 1 WR in fantasy.
Gary Davenport breaks down the fantasy football defense landscape headed into Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.

Betting

Golf

Since completing the career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy constantly has been looking for new ways to inject some freshness and spark into his golf.
Unlike the PGA Tour, which has barred members of LIV Golf from competition since its inception in 2022, the DP World Tour had granted eligibility to participate in tournaments.
His best par save came on the par-3 16th when he hit a long shot from a greenside bunker to a foot.
Fresh off making the clinching putt in another U.S. victory at the Presidents Cup, Jacob Bridgeman birdied four of his last five holes for an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead over Jordan Smith in the Baycurrent Classic.
Rahm signed a reported $300M deal with LIV Golf in December 2023 and has won three-straight season long individual titles.

Latest

There’s a focus test inside of a litmus test as Manchester City returns to the pitch with a huge target on their backs at Liverpool’s Anfield, just one of several absorbing fixtures in Week 6 of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
In the days before the 2026 regular season began, a report indicated that Dianna Russini “absolutely” plans to return to sports media, with her next move coming “sooner than later.”
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has scored a touchdown in every game this season.
Pieter Coetze broke the world record at a World Aquatics World Cup stop in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.