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Ian Rapoport  

Bears QB Caleb Williams will be a full participant on today's estimated injury report, coach Ben Johnson tells reporters. A sign his return is coming.

Cavs’ Pressure, Pistons’ Potential & Bucks’ Uncertainty: Biggest Questions in the Central Division

Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill preview the Central Division, breaking down the biggest questions facing the Pistons, Cavaliers, Bulls, Pacers and Bucks heading into the 2026–27 NBA season. Is this a make-or-break year for Cleveland? Can Detroit take another step forward? Can Tyrese Haliburton lead an Indiana resurgence? Plus, Milwaukee’s uncertain future, Chicago’s intriguing young talent and where each team stacks up in the Eastern Conference. Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome To The Hoop Collective 00:15 Our 2026-27 Central Division Preview 04:25 Lots of big questions for the Pistons 11:43 Make or break season for the Cavaliers 27:50 Can Haliburton bring back the Pacers? 35:30 Bucks post Giannis future looks murky 42:05 Young talent is intriguing with the bulls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McElroy gives you his Top 15 teams heading into week 7 and why so much will change after this weekend. Plus, we preview Mississippi State at LSU and the must win game for Lane Kiffin. SMU hopes to keep their CFP hopes alive when Virginia comes to town and will Georgia make it 10 straight wins over Auburn in the ‘Deep South's Oldest Rivalry’? Can Mike Norvell and Florida State get their first road win since 2023 at Miami or will the Hurricanes embarrass the Seminoles and who needs the win more Nebraska or Oregon? McElroy also gives you a peak at the narratives that will come out of this weekend's epic matchups: what if Indiana beats Ohio State and the Buckeyes have 2 losses before November? What if BYU beats Notre Dame and pushes the BIG 12 into a two bid conference in the CFP? What if Texas and Arch Manning struggle and lose to Florida at home and can Oklahoma make it two straight weeks of knocking off ranked opponents?

McElroy gives you his Top 15 teams heading into week 7 and why so much will change after this weekend. Plus, we preview Mississippi State at LSU and the must win game for Lane Kiffin. SMU hopes to keep their CFP hopes alive when Virginia comes to town and will Georgia make it 10 straight wins over Auburn in the ‘Deep South's Oldest Rivalry’? Can Mike Norvell and Florida State get their first road win since 2023 at Miami or will the Hurricanes embarrass the Seminoles and who needs the win more Nebraska or Oregon? McElroy also gives you a peak at the narratives that will come out of this weekend's epic matchups: what if Indiana beats Ohio State and the Buckeyes have 2 losses before November? What if BYU beats Notre Dame and pushes the BIG 12 into a two bid conference in the CFP? What if Texas and Arch Manning struggle and lose to Florida at home and can Oklahoma make it two straight weeks of knocking off ranked opponents? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVPod: Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve give their Rams-Bills reaction, discuss the best team in the NFL and preview the weekend’s biggest college games.

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve give their Rams-Bills reaction, discuss the best team in the NFL and preview the weekend’s biggest college games. The guys got to see a classic in SoFi that saw Josh Allen do Josh Allen things and the Rams special teams struggle once again. What to make of the Rams’ 2-3 start and moving on from kicker Harrison Mevis, which prompted SVP to some riveting kicker research that led to some good ol’ nostalgia. Why don’t kickers stay with their team longer nowadays?! Plus, SVP and Steve discuss the Washington Commanders’ debacle at the end of the game against the New York Giants. Finally, SVP shares why he’s rooting for the Brewers and the guys preview Ohio State-Indiana and Notre Dame-BYU. | SVPod Approx. Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (1:05) Steve caught UCLA’s practice (5:27) Bills-Rams recap (19:36) The tricky life of a kicker (28:49) Ravens & Jags crazy finishes (30:33) Current residents of Pooptown (32:04) Who’s the best team in the NFL? (34:18) Shoutout to the Brewers (36:44) Notre Dame-BYU preview (41:10) Ohio State-Indiana preview (46:45) Thoughts on the Commanders’ debacle (53:55) West coast living (58:45) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Rapoport  

Bears edge Montez Sweat has been suspended for the club's next two games without pay for violating the NFL's Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy, per The NFL.

Josh It All Away: Recapping the Bills Win and Winners and Losers

Ben Solak joins Mina Kimes to break down the Bills' wild 37-34 win over the Rams on Monday Night Football! They discuss Josh Allen and Buffalo's offense, Sean McVay's conservative decision-making, and concerns about the Bills defense. Then, it's time for Week 5 Winners and Woofs! Mina and Ben give their winners to the 49ers defense and Packers, while the Eagles and Commanders land in the doghouse for their late-game meltdowns. Plus, the Cardinals round out the Woofs! Vote for The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny for the Signal Awards for Best Live Podcast Recording! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices