News
Quinnen Williams has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 6. Williams recorded five tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and a blocked field goal in the Jets’ win over Green Bay.
Collin Sexton, appearing in his first game since tearing his meniscus last season, made his debut with the Utah Jazz tonight. Sexton scored 20 off the bench in the Jazz’s big win over Denver.
By the looks of Herb Jones’ season debut tonight, he’s picking up right where he left off last season. Despite scoring just 6 points, Jones was a +34 for New Orleans, and made a highlight reel block of a Kevin Durant 3-point jumper that immediately went viral (see below).
Tua Tagovailoa spoke to the press today for the first time since suffering two concussions in a five day period. Tagovailoa says that he remembers everything about the second game up until the point that he got hit, but does not remember leaving the field on a stretcher. Full media session is linked below.
Minkah Fitzpatrick spoke about facing the Miami Dolphins, the organization that drafted him, for the first time this week since he was traded during the 2019 season.
Justin Thomas will make his 200th career start on the PGA Tour this week at the CJ Cup in South Carolina.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
Kareem Jackson is the featured guest on the latest episode of Truss Levelz, a podcast co-hosted by Mark Ingram.
Week 7 Injury Reports
Practice Reports – Wednesday:
- Did Not Practice – Amari Cooper (resting player), Julio Jones (knee), Ryan Kelly (resting player).
- Limited Participation – Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), Mark Ingram (knee), Jaylen Waddle (shoulder).
- Full Participation – Levi Wallace (concussion).
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Anthony Averett – designated to return from the Reserve / Injured List by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Saivion Smith – placed on the Practice Squad Injured List by the Detroit Lions.
- Slade Bolden – cleared waivers and became a free agent.
Game Results
TENNIS ATP Busan Open, Doubles Rd of 16: 1-seed Saketh Myneni / Y Bhambri defeated Kim / Son 6-3, 6-2. WTA Guadalajara Open, Doubles Rd of 16: Erin Routliffe / A Rosolska lost to 1-seed Krejcikova / Siniakova 6-1, 6-2. BASKETBALL Děčín 80, Slavia Praha 63. Jordan Bruner – 24 minutes, 9 points (2-4 2pg, 1-2 3pg, 2-3 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3 blocks, 2 turnovers, -10. Kataja 71, Vilpas 69. Galin Smith – 30 minutes, 19 points (6-12 FG, 7-9 FT), 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 2 fouls, -9. Champions League Group E Ludwigsburg 80, Hapoel Jerusalem 71. Levi Randolph – 31 minutes, 10 points (4-9 2pg, 0-3 3pg, 2-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -1. Detroit 113, Orlando 109. Braxton Key – DNP (coach’s decision) New Orleans 130, Brooklyn 108. Herbert Jones – 28 minutes, 6 points (1-4 2pg, 1-3 3pg, 1-1 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 3 fouls, +34. Kira Lewis – inactive (knee) Charlotte 129, San Antonio 102. Joshua Primo – 26 minutes, 10 points (3-8 2pg, 0-3 3pg, 4-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, -18. Utah 123, Denver 102. Collin Sexton – 21 minutes, 20 points (5-8 2pg, 1-4 3pg, 7-8 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, +8. Portland 115, Sacramento 108. Keon Ellis – inactive. BASEBALL San Diego 8, Philadelphia 5. David Robertson – 0.2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 1 HR allowed. Surprise 7, Peoria 5. Tyler Gentry (RF) – 0-3, 1 BB, 1 run.
