Skip navigation
Favorites
Sign up to follow your favorites on all your devices.
Sign up
Odds by
The FNIA crew breaks down how Drake Maye’s questionable decision making in tandem with a potent Seahawks secondary cost the Patriots dearly in the season opener.

Top Clips

Mahomes' health, McCarthy in PIT are huge stories
Mike Tomlin, Devin McCourty, Jason Garrett and Maria Taylor talk through some of the key NFL storylines of Week 1, including Patrick Mahomes' potential return to action and Mike McCarthy's Steelers debut.

Editor’s Picks

Ranking and evaluating all of Week 1’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms reveal their Super Bowl predictions for the 2026 NFL season, answering if the Los Angeles Rams will take it home as favorites.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry break down the SEC’s lawsuit against LSU, why threats of severe penalties pushed LSU to back down and what the dispute means for conference self-governance.
Mike Tomlin, Devin McCourty, Jason Garrett and Maria Taylor make sense of the NFC West, discussing the Rams’ additions and examining the team’s potential.

Rotoworld Player News

All Player News
  • SEA Quarterback #14
    Personalize your Rotoworld feed by favoriting players
    Darnold will undergo more testing tomorrow to gain more info on the hip injury he suffered in the first quarter of Seattle’s Week 1 win over New England. The good news is that a season-ending hip fracture has been ruled out, though there are still other serious injuries on the table. Drew Lock will start for the Seahawks until Darnold is able to return. Lock threw for 187 yards and a score in the team’s win over the Pats.
  • NE Wide Receiver #1
    A Seattle defender landed on Brown’s leg in the third quarter and the former Eagle clutched at his ankle as soon as he hit the ground. Brown eventually made his way off the field and limped to the locker room. He was listed as questionable for roughly a quarter, but the team has now ruled him out. The immediate worry will be that Brown suffered a dreaded high ankle sprain. That would sideline him for multiple weeks, though it’s too early to say much about the injury. Mack Hollins, Romeo Doubs, and Demario Douglas will all see some extra routes sans Brown.
  • SEA Quarterback #14
    Darnold was slammed into the ground while being sacked on Seattle’s opening drive. He immediately went into the blue medical tent and was eventually listed as questionable to return. Seattle ruled him out just before the end of the first half. Drew Lock will stay under center for the remainder of the game. After putting up zero points during the first half, the fantasy outlook of every relevant Seattle pass-catcher will take a massive hit if this hip injury keeps Darnold on the sidelines beyond Week 1.
  • SEA Wide Receiver #15
    Horton got in some limited practices earlier this week as he deals with a hamstring injury. He will miss opening week against the Patriots, boosting Rashid Shaheed for some deep targets in Week 1. Also inactive for the Seahawks are S Nick Emmanwori, G Beau Stephens, QB Jalen Milroe, TE Nick Kallerup, S Ty Okada, and DE Mike Morris. Milroe will serve as the emergency third quarterback.
  • NE Running Back #32
    Henderson was ruled out with an ankle injury after not practicing all week. Rhamondre Stevenson will be the workhorse running back for New England, propelling him into the fantasy RB2 conversation. Also inactive for the Patriots are CB Karon Prunty, LB Erick Hunter, OT Walter Rouse, C Ben Brown, WR Efton Chism, and QB Behren Morton.
  • GB Tight End #85
    Kraft has been trending toward playing in Week 1 for a long time. Not appearing on the injury report in any capacity means he is good to go. Kraft may still have somewhat of a pitch count for his first game back from a 2025 torn ACL, but Matt LaFleur will be sure to get him the ball when he is on the field. Kraft is a fantasy TE1 for the Packers’ Week 1 game against Minnesota.
  • IND Wide Receiver #14
    Pierce is recovering from offseason surgery that caused him to miss the entirety of training camp and the preseason. The lack of reps could leave him a little rusty heading into Week 1, but the good news is that a limited practice today means he should be active versus the Ravens. Pierce will be a high-risk WR4 for the first slate of the season. Josh Downs and Tyler Warren were not on the injury report.
  • LV Tight End #89
    Raiders No. 2 TE Michael Mayer should be added wherever available. On the plus side, this does not appear to be a long-term absence, but missing Bowers for a couple of games is obviously concerning. According to Schefter, Bowers “got banged up ‘a little in camp’ and the injury was diagnosed last week.” With any luck, fantasy managers can expect to get their TE1 back for the Raiders’ Week 3 game against the Saints. Mayer is a TE1 in the meantime.
  • NYG Wide Receiver #1
    Giants coach John Harbaugh told reporters he thinks Nabers is ready to go. Harbaugh didn’t fully commit to him playing in Week 1, but we would be stunned if Nabers isn’t out there on Sunday. Even if Nabers takes a few weeks to get back to form, he should be in fantasy lineups out of the gate. Nabers is, at worst, a high-end WR2 for his first game since suffering a torn ACL in Week 4 of the 2025 season.
  • CIN Wide Receiver #1
    He said the same about Tee Higgins, who is dealing with a heel issue. Chase suffered a serious-looking knee injury late in camp, briefly giving Bengals fans and fantasy managers nightmares of him missing extended time. He was ultimately fine and should be good to go for Week 1, even if his participation in practice is limited. Per usual, Chase is in the WR1-overall mix versus the Bengals this week.

NBC Sports Podcasts

NFL Kickoff

Drake Maye threw three interceptions as the Seahawks’ defense wreaked havoc in the NFL Kickoff Game, helping Seattle beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in front of an electric home crowd.
Drake Maye heaves the ball into the end zone and Josh Jobe comes up with miraculous catch, clinching a dramatic victory for the Seahawks in a game that saw Drake Maye throw three interceptions.
Drake Maye throws his second interception of the night, this time to Julian Love in the fourth quarter in a dramatic slugfest against the Seattle Seahawks.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba shows why he’s one of the best receivers in football, taking Drew Lock’s pass 45 yards to the house, tying things up for the Seahawks against the Patriots.
Drake Maye finds a wide-open Eli Raridon in the end zone, getting the Patriots on the board as the rookie tight end snags his first-ever NFL touchdown in his first regular season game.
Kam Chancellor gets Lumen Field rocking with this electric introduction of the Seattle Seahawks ahead of the NFL Kickoff Game.
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready performs the national anthem ahead of Patriots vs. Seahawks in the NFL Kickoff Game.

NFL

“That wasn’t how I play football and how I want to represent my game and playing quarterback for the Patriots,” Maye said after losing to the Seahawks.
The eventful month for Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson included a speeding ticket, two days after he was named the starter.
The Seahawks received some positive news on quarterback Sam Darnold, but the extent of his hip injury is still unclear.
It’s still unclear what kind of injury and recovery Patriots receiver A.J.

NBA

The franchise’s sale is not stopping the expansion of the Lakers’ scouting and analytics operations.
Brunson became a New York legend and icon as the NBA Finals MVP, leading the Knicks to their first title in 53 years.
Both sides want the deal to move forward, but the Clippers have to sort out their front office after the suspensions.
Pat Riley got his last year, now the coach who led the Lakers to five titles across two eras gets his.

MLB

James Schiano discusses New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler’s electrifying season as the right-hander continues to steamroll toward the American League Cy Young Award with another 10-strikeout performance.
James Schiano breaks down Elly De La Cruz’s recent surge, including a home run over his last four games and what his strong finish means for his season overall.
James Schiano breaks down Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes’ season debut, pointing to his inefficiency and velocity while tempering expectations for a return to form this season.

Premier League

Watson, a defensive midfielder, scored in Chelsea’s U21 wins over Bournemouth and West Ham United last month.
If Chelsea go on to have an incredible season under Xabi Alonso, Wednesday may wind up being a flashy, Vegas-style sign post on that journey.
All of the details you need on the fixtures for the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Watch video of every goal from Erling Haaland’s Premier League seasons and see his stats from a glittering career at Man City, Dortmund, Salzburg, Molde, and Norway’s national team.

Motor Sports

The points reset as Supercross champion Ken Roczen and Motocross champion Hunter Lawrence square off in Columbus, Ohio.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto preview Cole Davies’ attempt at a historic third title in one calendar year before explaining why Jo Shimoda and Levi Kitchen are in the best shape to thwart him at the SMX Playoffs.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto explain why they think Jorge Prado and Ken Roczen will give Hunter Lawrence a run for his money at the SMX Playoffs in the 450 class and name a few other contenders they’re watching.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto explain why the SMX World Championship is a “reset” for riders before staking their claim on experience paying dividends for Supercross riders like Jo Shimoda and Hunter Lawrence.

Rotoworld

Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves from around the league with updated closer rankings.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 1’s top plays at tight end, kicker, and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 1’s top plays at receiver.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 1’s top plays at running back.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 1’s top plays at quarterback.
Eric Samulski breaks down recent pitching changes for 11 different starting pitchers

Betting

Golf

Thriston Lawrence is a winner for the third time in five years at the European Masters. This one took a final-round 62 and four playoff holes to beat Paul Casey.
The 2026 Presidents Cup rosters are set after Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy made their captain’s picks on Tuesday.
Scottie Scheffler loves what it takes to be the best player in golf, even the tedious work. He just doesn’t care for all the noise and notoriety that accompany greatness.
Scottie Scheffler recalls his Round 4 comeback at the Tour Championship to win his second career FedExCup, calling his performance in the playoffs “a nice way to finish off the season.”
Watch highlights from all rounds of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Tour Championship, part of the FedExCup, from East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
This is an entirely different era of golf, and Scottie Scheffler finally topping Tiger Woods in career earnings was inevitable.

Latest

Practicing sliding is something that’s usually associated with baseball, but it was a highlight for the football Giants at their training camp practice on Monday.
No NFL player has had 40 touches in a game since Derrick Henry had 41 in a game in 2021.
Summer McIntosh will race every day of the Pan Pacific Championships from Wednesday through Saturday, live on Peacock and NBCSN.
“You always try to look at your pre-practice routine,” Payton said. “Your hydration, obviously. And it’s incumbent on the player.”
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.