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  • ARI Wide Receiver #18
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    Harrison Jr. has all the talent in the world but continues to be restricted by his offensive coordinator, with a pass game design that fails in providing an environment conducive to upside-generating routes for the primary pass-catchers. Considering his lone eruption game this season came with quarterback Kyler Murray making plays happen out of structure, we could be continuing to share in Harrison Jr.'s visible frustration for as long as Drew Petzing is calling plays in the desert. Up next for Harrison Jr. and the Cardinals is a Dolphins team expecting to get quarterback Tua Tagovailoa back from his most recent concussion in Week 8.
  • ARI Tight End #85
    McBride led the team in targets but was out-gained by running back James Conner. While the third-year tight end continues to display elite athleticism on a weekly basis, offensive coordinator Drew Petzing’s pass offense remains unimaginative and flat, most notably constraining McBride to low upside routes over the middle of the field and to the sideline. Until that changes, McBride unfortunately feels restricted to low end TE1 production.
  • ARI Running Back #6
    The only thing Conner failed to do in this one was find paint after functioning as the primary point of emphasis for a Cardinals team that pulled off the upset at home. Most notably, a timely fumble recovery after a 41-yard reception from Jalen Reagor at the three yard line allowed the Cardinals to control the flow of the game on the ground, keeping the ball away from the elite run offense of the Chargers in the process. Conner continues to see reliable volume for a Cardinals team suddenly just one game back for the division lead.
  • ARI Quarterback #1
    In what seemed like a reenactment of his celebration at the 40 yard line on a long touchdown run a few weeks back, Murray broke free off the edge in the second half and took a 44-yard run to the house, holding the football up to the crowd at the 30 yard line on his way to the end zone. Murray and the Cardinals struggled to get much going through the air against the stout and zone-heavy Chargers defense, making up for the lack of aerial production with 181 total yards on the ground. The Cardinals improve to 3-4 and played their way into contention in the tight NFC West, looking to further their playoff chances nearing the midpoint of the season in a Week 8 matchup with a Dolphins team expecting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa back from his third concussion.
  • LAC Wide Receiver #15
    McConkey was victimized by two uncharacteristic drops as the Chargers were forced to the air 39 times against a Cardinals defense that emphasized stopping the run. While the seven targets were nice, the short-area role of McConkey in a typically low pass volume offense leaves a lot to be desired as far as fantasy expectations moving forward are concerned. Up next for McConkey and the Chargers is a reeling Saints team in Week 8.
  • LAC Wide Receiver #5
    Palmer played with a heavy brace on his injured elbow but managed to finish second in receiving on a night quarterback Justin Herbert threw an uncharacteristic 39 passes. Even with the increased pass volume, Palmer managed just five targets as the offense functioned primarily through Will Dissly against the zone-heavy Cardinals defense. Palmer should have better fantasy days ahead if he can shake the string of injuries he has suffered early in the season.
  • LAC Tight End #81
    Dissly stepped into the lead tight end role after Hayden Hurst was deemed inactive 90-minutes prior to first kick, going on to lead the team in targets, receptions and receiving yardage against the zone-heavy Cardinals defense. Although he is unlikely to return many fantasy performances as good as this one, managers in deep leagues can do worse than Dissly for as long as Hurst remains out of action.
  • LAC Running Back #27
    The Chargers managed just 2.7 yards per carry as a team against a Cardinals defense that had allowed 153 yards on the ground per game during the first six weeks of the 2024 regular season. With Dobbins struggling to find running room, the Chargers turned to the air as quarterback Justin Herbert attempted a season-high 39 passes. Even so, Dobbins remained the clear and away top running back with Gus Edwards on injured reserve, meaning we should see better fantasy days ahead for the oft injured veteran. Dobbins and the Chargers get a beautiful on-paper matchup against a Saints defense allowing the most yards before contact per rush attempt in the league in Week 8.
  • LAC Quarterback #10
    The Chargers clearly struggled in the red zone after managing just five field goals and no touchdowns, but the bigger story was an ineffective run game that averaged only 2.7 yards per carry against a Cardinals defense that had allowed 153 yards on the ground per game during the first six weeks. Herbert turned to his tight ends against the zone-heavy Cardinals defense, feeding Will Dissly 11 targets on the evening. The 3-3 Chargers fall another half-game behind the Chiefs in the AFC West and need to turn things around after starting the season with two consecutive wins as they fight to stay alive in the AFC wildcard race nearing the halfway point of the season. Up next for Herbert and the Chargers are the injury-riddled Saints at home in Week 8.
  • BAL Quarterback #8
    He added nine carries for 52 yards. Four of his touchdowns were fairly elementary — Mark Andrews found himself wide open in (or near) the end zone twice, and a screen to Justice Hill with four blockers in front of him after a failed blitz was an easy walk-in. To formally conclude the game’s competitive section, he dumped it off to Derrick Henry in the red zone for another score. Jackson also mixed in a 59-yard bomb touchdown to Rashod Bateman over Zyon McCollum. He’s playing better than he did last year and he won the MVP last year. Jackson merely threw for 223/1/2 and 186/2/0 against the Browns last year, but he remains a likely QB1 overall rank next week.

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The Chargers were unhappy about a couple of late calls by officials on Monday night, but there were plenty of self-inflicted wounds on the way to their 17-15 loss to the Cardinals as well.
The first Cardinals possession on Monday night went off the rails on their sixth snap.
The Raiders didn’t confirm that quarterback Aidan O’Connell will be placed on injured reserve with a fractured thumb on Monday, but they are making a roster move that makes it clear they are short of healthy quarterbacks this week.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry had another big game on Monday night, rushing 15 times for 169 yards, and he’s on pace for a single-season yardage total that no running back in NFL history has touched.

Premier League

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A look at the best (and worst) of the season’s first half, and the Week 8 team defense landscape.
Ricky Pearsall, Jaylen Warren, and Drake Maye headline the biggest fantasy football targets on the Week 8 waiver wire.
Matthew Berry, Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers pick out their favorite bets for Week 7’s Monday doubleheader featuring Ravens-Buccaneers and Chargers-Cardinals.
NFL Week 7
Russell Wilson made quite the impression as the Steelers’ starting QB, leading Pittsburgh to a 37-15 victory over the Jets on Sunday Night Football in Week 7.
Russell Wilson and Beanie Bishop Jr. join Melissa Stark to react to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ victory over the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football, discussing how it was a total team effort.
The FNIA crew rip through a speed round to discuss the Philadelphia Eagles offense getting back on track in Week 7 and debate whether Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen should be the NFL MVP favorite.
The FNIA crew analyze the Detroit Lions’ comeback win against the Minnesota Vikings and discuss how quarterback Jared Goff is playing at an MVP-level for the first-place Lions.
Undrafted Steelers rookie Beanie Bishop Jr. picks off Aaron Rodgers for a second time in one night before racing the ball 41 yards and coming up just shy of a TD.
The FNIA crew breaks down the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, discussing how the defending Super Bowl champions have stayed undefeated by finding different ways to win each week.
Jason Garrett catches up with Amon-Ra St. Brown immediately after handing the Vikings their first loss of the season to unpack how the Lions prepared and why Dan Campbell’s energy is infectious.

College Football

Indiana head coach Cignetti named Jackson the starter Monday, two days after Rourke injured his right thumb.
Texas fans pelted the field after an apparent pass interference penalty against the Longhorns, prompting the game to be briefly delayed for cleanup before the penalty was ultimately reversed.
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Four-star tight end Linkon Cure is committed to Kansas State but Oregon is pushing hard for a flip.

Motor Sports

Joey Logano explained to NBC Sports the meaning of the team’s motto after his Las Vegas victory.
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Golf

Texas A&M’s Adela Cernousek and six other college players would have a decision to make should they finish among the top 35 and ties this week in Florida.
Golf Today discusses whether Hannah Green is one of the most underrated golfers on the LPGA Tour, Nelly Korda’s health status and Caitlin Clark playing in the pro-am at The Annika.
Rex and Lav join Golf Today to discuss the TGL’s schedule release, J.T. Poston’s advanced length off the tee and more.
Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner join Golf Today to discuss the ZOZO Championship’s fit in the FedExCup Fall schedule, Gary Woodland’s top-10 finish at the 2024 Shriners Children’s Open and rising Ryder Cup ticket prices.
With just four events remaining in the FedExCup Fall, this week’s Zozo Championship offers players inside the all-important top-125 bubble a big opportunity.
Take a look at some of the best moments from the 2024 Shriners Children’s Open, featuring highlights from tournament winner J.T. Poston.

MLB

One ticketing site said sales outpaced last year’s final figures and are four times higher than the pace of the 2022 Series.
Pete Alonso seemed stunned this season had ended and perhaps his time with the New York Mets.
Shohei Ohtani got what he came for when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers: a trip to the World Series.
New York neighbors who became cross-country rivals, the Yankees and Dodgers renew their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years.

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Betting

Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick examine the betting market for the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award, including Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey.
Drew Dinsick and Jay Croucher discuss why the Phoenix Suns’ Grayson Allen and New Orleans Pelicans’ C.J. McCollum are their favorite long shot bets for NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2024-25.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick analyze why the stock is up on the Seahawks after their blowout victory of the Atlanta Falcons and discuss how to bet on Seattle for the remainder of the season.

College Basketball

Four-star Jaxon Richardson is ranked No. 27 in the 2026 Rivals150.
Cooper Flagg and Caleb Love tied for the final spot, creating a six-man team that includes only the ACC, Big 12 and SEC.
Michigan State head coach Robyn Fralick shares how the Spartans “wrote our own story” and the role momentum has played in the team’s favor, as well as why Big Ten Women’s Basketball is “as good as it’s ever been.”
Julia Ayrault sits down ahead of her final year with Michigan State women’s basketball, discussing her focus points in the offseason and the support of head coach Robyn Fralick.

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