- Nick Wright argues there are "no elite teams" this season but puts the 49ers atop his tiers with the Chiefs right behind them.
- He’s wary of the 49ers’ staying power, citing 2019 and 2023 clubs that started hot and still flamed out in the Super Bowl.
- Wright calls the Bills and Vikings "partial juggernauts" — dominant on one side (offense or defense) — and wonders if that imbalance can carry them deep into the playoffs.
The news, distilled into what matters.
- Raiders QB Kirk Cousins — a veteran starter who could fetch draft capital if Las Vegas hands the reins to rookie Fernando Mendoza.
- Chargers EDGE Khalil Mack — a proven pass rusher on an expiring deal who could instantly boost a contender’s front seven.
- Eagles G Landon Dickerson — an elite-sized lineman (currently on IR) with years left on his contract, making him high-value trade bait if healthy.
- Season opener is a marquee Lakers–Warriors showdown as Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves kick off a new Lakers era against Stephen Curry and Golden State.
- Underdog is running a new-user promo — enter code FOXSPORTS and play $10 to receive $50 in bonus entries.
- The offer applies to the second day of NBA action and can be used across the whole slate, not just the Lakers–Warriors game.
- DraftKings new-users deal: bet $5 on the NBA and get $200 in bonus bets plus three months of free NBA League Pass.
- Tonight’s big matchup — Lakers vs. Warriors — features Luka Dončić vs. Stephen Curry, with other stars (Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Giannis) also in action.
- NBA League Pass gives out-of-market live games and replays (handy for following multiple teams), though blackout restrictions may apply.
- Luka Dončić kicks off a new era leading the Lakers without LeBron as they open the season against Steph Curry and the Warriors — always a must-watch rivalry.
- Timberwolves debut their new duo of LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards against the Heat’s new pairing of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo — a star-studded matchup.
- The Mavericks and Rockets meet in a Texas-sized showdown, making tonight’s slate full of conversation-starting games.
- Bayern 2–2 Arsenal — Harry Kane had a goal and an assist but Declan Rice’s late equalizer denied Bayern; Kane’s streak of Champions League goals edges toward Cristiano Ronaldo’s record.
- Real Madrid cruised to a 4–1 win over RB Leipzig and now head into Sunday’s Clásico riding the momentum.
- Shocking result as Como thrashed Manchester United 4–1 (the Italian club climbed from the lower leagues in recent years) — Carrick’s job is reportedly under threat.
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