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Brady returns to New England
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Adele Got You Ready for Brady vs. Belichick. Now It’s Here.

Tom Brady Returns to New England
Kate Yanchulis
While Tom Brady's triumphant return to New England would seem hard to overhype, NBC sure is trying. See the Sunday Night Football promo for the game, which features premier breakup songstress Adele belting out, "Hello from the other siiiiiiiiiiide" with overdramatic images of Brady in his new Buccaneers colors. And yet, even as I laugh at the over-the-top treatment, I know I'll be tuning in to watch the drama unfold.
In the leadup to the Brady Bowl, I'll check in to see whether Dak Prescott continues to look dominant for the Cowboys against the undefeated Panthers, and I'll keep tabs on both WNBA semifinal contests. And don't forget the end of the MLB regular season. Here's what I'm watching.
MUST WATCH
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots

Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated
While Brady has said he does not expect a "homecoming" against his former team, his return to New England is the talk of the NFL.
The 44-year-old quarterback left the Patriots after the 2019 season and went on to win a Super Bowl in his first year with the Buccaneers. Still, the first 20 seasons and six championships of his career came with his former coach Bill Belichick and New England.
Even if you're not particularly invested in the outcome of the Brady-Belichick battle, you could invest in the many prop bets offered on the game, including whether Brady and Belichick will hug afterward.
8:20 p.m. ET, NBC, watch on fuboTV
READ MORE:
- GamePlan: What Past Patriots Quarterbacks Can Teach Us About Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick (Albert Breer)
- Tom Brady Doesn't Expect 'Homecoming' in Return to New England (Michael Shapiro)
- Tom Brady–vs.–Bill Belichick Prop Bets: TRAINA THOUGHTS (Jimmy Traina)
- NFL Power Rankings: Rams Are for Real, Chiefs Still in Top 10 (Greg Bishop)
LINEUP
- Manchester City at Liverpool | Liverpool sat at the top of the Premier League table with 14 points entering the weekend, one point ahead of Manchester City. 11:30 a.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, watch on fuboTV
- Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams | Two of the three remaining undefeated teams in the NFC go head-to-head as Kyler Murray and Matthew Stafford lead their teams in an NFC West division battle. 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox, watch on fuboTV
- Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky | Alyssa Thomas posted a double double off the bench for the Sun in Thursday's 79–68 win to tie the series 1–1. Today, the top-seeded Sun will look to grab their first series lead. 1 p.m. ET, ESPN, watch on fuboTV
- Las Vegas Aces at Phoenix Mercury | The story of the Mercury's dominant 117–91 win Thursday against the Aces can be summed up in two words: Diana Taurasi. The 39-year-old guard scored 37 points and went 8-of-11 from three-point range as Phoenix tied the series 1–1. 3 p.m. ET, ABC, watch on fuboTV
- Boston Red Sox at Washington Nationals | With a win Saturday, Red Sox moved into a tie with the Yankees for the lead in the AL wild-card race. If they win again today, they will host Tuesday's wild-card game. 3:05 p.m. ET, MASN/New England Sports Network, watch on fuboTV
HIDDEN GEM
Carolina Panthers at Dallas Cowboys
With a healthy Prescott, the Cowboys (2–1) look like the class of the NFC East, a point they hammered home in a 41–21 win over the Eagles on Monday. Prescott has led the way, with 878 passing yards and six touchdowns through three games. Yet today they welcome the undefeated Panthers (3–0) at AT&T Stadium. Even without injured running back Christian McCaffrey, Carolina should present a tougher test for Dallas than any division foe. The Panthers' defense leads the league in yards allowed, passing yards allowed and rushing yards allowed.
1 p.m. ET, Fox, watch on fuboTV
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Week 4 Fantasy Rankings
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Welcome back, Sunday readers. Today marks Week 4 of the NFL's 17-week season. We've got the best plays in fantasy football and a look at each game on today's schedule. Plus, the final day of the MLB regular season has four teams eyeing the last two wild card spots. It's win or go home.
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FANTASY FOOTBALL Week 4 Preview: Fantasy Rankings ![]() Photo: Michael Reaves / Getty Images Everything You Need to Know for Sunday of Week 4 in the NFL
Good morning, Sunday Sportsletter readers! Our first of many fantasy football highlights focuses on projections for today's NFL games. Below you will find a full list of fantasy rankings by position, as well as today's schedule. It's the Sunday primer for the NFL fanatic. Here are our picks for the best fantasy options (if you got 'em) in today's games.
Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings
Quarterbacks 1. Patrick Mahomes (KC) — Opponent: Eagles 2. Josh Allen (BUF) — Opponent: Texans 3. Tom Brady (NE) — Opponent: Patriots 4. Kyler Murray (ARI) — Opponent: Rams 5. Justin Herbert (LAC) — Opponent: Raiders
Running Backs 1. Derrick Henry (TEN) — Opponent: Jets 2. Alvin Kamara (NO) — Opponent: Giants 3. Dalvin Cook (MIN) — Opponent: Browns 4. Aaron Jones (GB) — Opponent: Steelers 5. Austin Ekeler (LAC) — Opponent: Raiders
Wide Receivers 1. Davante Adams (GB) — Opponent: Steelers 2. Cooper Kupp (LAR) — Opponent: Cardinals 3. Tyreek Hill (KC) — Opponent: Eagles 4. Stefon Diggs (BUF) — Opponent: Texans 5. DK Metcalf (SEA) — Opponent: 49ers
Tight Ends 1. Travis Kelce (KC) — Opponent: Eagles 2. Darren Waller (LAC) — Opponent: Chargers 3. T.J. Hockenson (DET) — Opponent: Bears 4. Mark Andrews (BAL) — Opponent: Broncos 5. George Kittle (SF) — Opponent: Seahawks
Defenses 1. Bills — Opponent: Texans 2. Buccaneers — Opponent: Patriots 3. Titans — Opponent: Jets 4. Saints — Opponent: Giants 5. Broncos — Opponent: Ravens
Today's Games
Titans (2-1) @ Jets (0-3) 1:00 pm ET (CBS) Odds: Titans (-6) | O/U: 44.5
Chiefs (1-2) @ Eagles (1-2) 1:00 pm ET (CBS) Odds: Chiefs (-6.5) | O/U: 54.5
Panthers (3-0) @ Cowboys (2-1) 1:00 pm ET (FOX) Odds: Cowboys (-4) | O/U: 51.5
Giants (0-3) @ Saints (2-1) 1:00 pm ET (FOX)
Browns (2-1) @ Vikings (1-2) 1:00 pm ET (CBS) Odds: Browns (-2) | O/U: 51.5
Lions (0-3) @ Bears (1-2) 1:00 pm ET (FOX) Odds: Bears (-3) | O/U: 41.5
Texans (1-2) @ Bills (2-1) 1:00 pm ET (CBS) Odds: Bills (-17) | O/U: 47
Colts (0-3) @ Dolphins (1-2) 1:00 pm ET (CBS) Odds: Dolphins (-2.5) | O/U: 42.5
Washington (1-2) @ Falcons (1-2) 1:00 pm ET (FOX) Odds: Washington (-1.5) | O/U: 47.5
Seahawks (1-2) @ 49ers (2-1) 4:05 pm ET (FOX) Odds: 49ers (-2.5) | O/U: 52
Cardinals (3-0) @ Rams (3-0) 4:05 pm ET (FOX)
Steelers (1-2) @ Packers (2-1) 4:25 pm ET (CBS) Odds: Packers (-6.5) | O/U: 45.5
Ravens (2-1) @ Broncos (3-0) 4:25 pm ET (CBS) Odds: PICK | O/U: 44.5
Buccaneers (2-1) @ Patriots (1-2) 8:20 pm ET (NBC)
Monday Night Football Raiders (3-0) @ Chargers (2-1) 8:15 pm ET (ESPN) Odds: Chargers (-3) | O/U: 51.5
Additional NFL Week 4 Storylines ESPN: NFL Week 4 Injury Updates: Rob Gronkowski, Lamar Jackson, George Kittle & More CBS Sports: Week 4 Fantasy Football Starts, Sits, Sleepers & Busts Yahoo! Sports: Watch 'Fantasy Football Live' for Last-Minute Week 4 Advice NFL: Week 4 Game Picks: Rams Top Cardinals in Battle of Unbeatens, Brady Bests Belichick
MLB The MLB Regular Season Finale Eight MLB teams have clinched playoff spots, but four American League teams are still vying for the two remaining Wild Card spots entering the final day of the regular season. All four teams throw out the first pitch shortly after 3:00 pm ET today. Buckle up!
AL Wild Card Race Red Sox (91-70) Yankees (91-70) Blue Jays (90-71) Mariners (89-71)
Today's Schedule Red Sox at Nationals (3:05 pm ET) Rays at Yankees (3:05 pm ET) Angels at Mariners (3:10 pm ET)
📰 THE HEADLINES San Diego Padres Fire Manager Jayce Tingler After Disappointing 2021 Season (CBS Sports)
Bucs Tight End Rob Gronkowski Could Miss Weeks With Fractured Ribs (ESPN)
Bears to Start QB Justin Fields in Week 4 Matchup Against 0-3 Lions (Yahoo! Sports)
Golden Knights' Goaltender Robin Lehner Accuses NHL Teams of Giving Out Prescription Drugs (Bleacher Report)
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