FOOTBALL
Week 5: Defense Wins the Night
Red-zone stops flip outcomes; special-teams efficiency decides two nail-biters.
Scores, standout performances, and storylines that shape the week across leagues.
Red-zone stops flip outcomes; special-teams efficiency decides two nail-biters.
Second units push tempo while rookies settle into spacing and reads.
Pitch depth vs. hot lineups—how matchups could swing a series.
| League | Matchup | Date | Time | Venue | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFL | Eagles @ Cowboys | Oct 08 | 7:20 PM | AT&T Stadium | Game of the Week |
| NBA (Pre) | Bulls @ Bucks | Oct 09 | 7:00 PM | Fiserv Forum | Preseason |
| MLB | Dodgers @ Giants | Oct 10 | 6:45 PM | Oracle Park | Rivals |
| MLS | Miami @ Orlando | Oct 11 | 8:00 PM | Exploria Stadium | Derby |
Expected value, coverage tags, and why corner threes still rule the math.
Sleep windows, micro-dosing lifts, and travel-day protocols that teams keep.