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🏈 Good morning to all, however particularly to …
THE BALTIMORE RAVENS
Because it seems, giving a two-time MVP quarterback the most effective runner of this technology is a fairly good recipe for fulfillment. The Ravens flew previous the Buccaneers, 41-31, Baltimore’s fifth straight win after a 0-2 begin, and Lamar Jackson made some unimaginable historical past within the course of.
That is offense at its best. Proper now, the Ravens lead the NFL in virtually each main offensive class. Jackson remains to be bettering, which is fairly unimaginable for a two-time MVP. And the Ravens look as harmful as ever.
In Monday’s different recreation, there was decidedly much less offense: The Cardinals beat the Chargers, 17-15, on Chad Ryland‘s walk-off 32-yarder.
👍 Honorable mentions
🤕 And never such a great morning for …
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THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
That went from disappointing to disastrous in a rush. It is one factor to lose to the Ravens. Plenty of groups have, and plenty of groups will. It is one other factor to lose to the Ravens — and lose your two star huge receivers within the course of. Mike Evans hauled in his one hundredth profession landing catch and on the very subsequent drive, he reaggravated his hamstring harm as he dropped a would-be landing. He was in a ton of ache and did not return.
Bookending issues was Chris Godwin struggling a dislocated ankle and being carted off, an harm so grisly the printed did not present a replay. The Buccaneers have been down 10 with beneath two minutes left, however I perceive having Godwin in. As Todd Bowles mentioned plainly, “We’re attempting to win the ball recreation.” However that it occurred in that method solely provides insult to harm.
Evans and Godwin are among the many league’s finest receiving duos, they usually would not be replaceable even by the deepest receiving rooms. Baker Mayfield will flip to veteran Sterling Shepard, rookie third-round decide Jalen McMillan and 2023 sixth-round decide Trey Palmer at wideout, and tight finish Cade Otton will possible see an uptick in motion.
👎 Not so honorable mentions
🏀 NBA season preview, champion predictions, award predictions, extra
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In case you wanted even extra sports activities (and who does not?!) the NBA is again tonight. It is setting as much as be an unimaginable season with storylines in all places, and, after all, our specialists have their awards picks to tip issues off.
Let’s begin with champion picks. I believe the Celtics will repeat, they usually’re the most well-liked decide amongst our specialists, too. However the staff they’re enjoying tonight additionally garnered a vote. The Knicks lead off Brad Botkin’s prime 20 storylines this season.
- Botkin: “The commerce for Mikal Bridges. The next commerce for Karl-Anthony Cities. The re-signing of OG Anunoby. Jalen Brunson because the MVP candidate on the team-friendly contract. No Jap Convention staff is healthier geared up to match up with Boston’s two-way perimeter energy. Cities suits completely as a floor-spacing 5. Josh Hart‘s function feels in flux, however this staff is able to legitimately contend. Lastly.”
We even have skilled picks for particular person awards, and there is precisely one unanimous one: Victor Wembanyama for Defensive Participant of the Yr. However Sam Quinn explains why Wemby may very well be a sensible wager for one more award, too.
- Quinn: “Most Improved Participant: Victor Wembanyama (+650) — Most Improved Participant is, merely, the first-time All-Star award. The candidates are a given season’s pool of first-time All-Stars. That is it. Each energetic winner besides C.J. McCollum was a first-time All-Star … That does not imply I count on him to win this award. It means I am locking in what is perhaps the longest quantity I get all yr on maybe the one assured candidate to win it. This can be a portfolio wager. The plan right here, except you need to take these shorter Jalen Williams odds, can be to have Wembanyama in your again pocket.”
And perhaps my favourite piece of offseason/preseason content material is James Herbert’s “The dialog” collection, an in-depth have a look at principally each notable staff. In case you’ve got missed them …
As for all the pieces else …
OK, time for me to embrace my Wizards fandom as soon as once more. It will be tough, however it should be performed. Sag for Cooper Flagg! Let’s have a season!
⚾ World Collection predictions, Sport 1 starters and MVP finest bets
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After principally continuous MLB playoff motion for the previous three weeks, we have now a break earlier than Friday’s Sport 1 of the World Collection between the Yankees and Dodgers. Monday, Yankees skipper Aaron Boone introduced Gerrit Cole will get the beginning — no shock there — and hinted that Nestor Cortes may return for the collection.
Our specialists have made their World Collection picks, and it is precisely break up, with each groups getting three votes. Dayn Perry selected New York.
- Perry: “I do suppose the rotation edge for the Yankees is important and significant. The Dodgers, after all, have three wholesome beginning pitchers. The L.A. pen has performed the job, however after throwing 60 innings within the NLCS I ponder about workload catching as much as them. Choose: Yankees in 7 | MVP: Gerrit Cole (+3300)“
Mike Axisa likes Los Angeles.
- Axisa: “I are likely to lean towards the highest-powered offense in October and the Dodgers have extra lineup depth than the Yankees, even with Freddie Freeman hobbled, and simply as a lot star energy. … The Yankees do have the rotation benefit, for certain, however the Dodgers have a barely deeper bullpen, and the offense to paper over any pitching points. Choose: Dodgers in 7 | MVP: Teoscar Hernández (+2500)“
One factor all the pieces agrees on? This collection will likely be a traditional. 5 of our six specialists suppose it’s going to go all seven video games.
That is the twelfth time these franchises have met within the postseason, most all-time, so the rivalry is actual even when these two have not met within the Fall Traditional since 1981. And everyone knows the celebs effectively. However what in regards to the supporting casts? Matt Snyder has finest bets for World Collection MVP, and although his decide is a star, he has loads of darkish horses to your consideration.
🏈 New No. 1 in CBS Sports activities 134, School Soccer Energy Rankings
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Welcome to the highest of the highest, Oregon! The Geese rose to No. 1 in each the CBS Sports activities 134 and Brandon Marcello’s Energy Rankings. It was a complete win for Oregon in opposition to Purdue on Friday, Brandon notes.
- Marcello: “The protection continues to prepare dinner, even with their finest participant, Jordan Burch, out indefinitely with a leg harm. The win at Purdue is this system’s first shutout on the highway since 1992. Dillon Gabriel remained spectacular, finishing 21 of 25 passes, and was sacked for the primary time in 5 weeks. Illinois will attempt to dictate the tempo this week and is perhaps the hardest problem remaining on the schedule.”
The highest 5 within the 134 appear like this:
- Oregon (earlier: 2)
- Ohio State (3)
- Penn State (4)
- Georgia (6)
- Miami (5)
Sure, that is Texas falliing from No. 1 to outdoors of the highest 5. The Longhorns at the moment are sixth. Chip Patterson has greatest movers up and down.
📺 What we’re watching Tuesday
⚽ We’re watching the UEFA Champions League. This is how.
🏒 Capitals at Flyers, 6 p.m. on ESPN
🏀 Knicks at Celtics, 7:30 p.m. on TNT
🏒 Avalanche at Kraken, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN
🏀 Timberwolves at Lakers, 10 p.m. on TNT
🏒 Kings at Golden Knights, 11 p.m. on ESPN