The Atlanta Falcons replaced starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with veteran backup Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter of their 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris was asked during his postgame news conference whether that was a sign the team would allow Cousins to battle for the team’s starting job moving forward.

‘No,’ Morris replied, matter-of-factly.

Cousins’ status with the Falcons has been under scrutiny since he was benched at the end of the 2024 NFL season in favor of Penix. Many believed the Falcons would consider trading the 37-year-old, who signed a four-year, $180 million contract during the 2024 offseason.

Instead, Atlanta kept Cousins to back up Penix. Morris indicated the Falcons would like to see the veteran remain in that role and he had only been granted a chance to play because Atlanta was trailing by so much against Carolina.

‘The game was out of hand,’ the coach said. ‘You know, you move on. Keep ’em out of harm’s way, keep our guys out of harm’s way.’

Morris noted Penix wasn’t the only player to come out of the game. The Falcons also let some of their depth receivers get action while undrafted rookie Nathan Carter saw the bulk of the rushing workload at the end of the game.

Morris also intimated the team still wanted to give Penix, who made just his sixth start Sunday, more time to show what he can do.

‘I just think he missed his throws today,’ Morris said, breaking down Penix’s performance. ‘We won’t make excuses. We won’t have any excuses about anything mechanical or anything of that nature. We did not play well on any phase, and he did not play well as well. We didn’t play well around him and we gotta play better across the board.’

Someone’s zero will go when the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants meet on ‘Sunday Night Football’ – that is, the bad kind of zero.

The winless squads meet (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC) to determine who notches their first win of the 2025 season.

The Giants have gotten off to a disappointing start considering their preseason good vibes and infusion of talent on both sides of the ball.

Jaxson Dart figures to be next in line for franchise quarterback for New York, but his time hasn’t come just yet, thanks to the addition of Russell Wilson this offseason. Wilson threw for 450 yards and three touchdowns in one of his best career performances vs. the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, but an overtime interception doomed the Giants and led to a Dallas W.

The Chiefs have had their own share of poor luck though somtimes their issues have been self-inflicted. The most notable errors have come at the literal and figurative hands of Travis Kelce.

In Week 1, Kelce collided with second-year pass-catcher Xavier Worthy, putting the wide receiver on the shelf with a shoulder injury. In Week 2, a Kelce fourth-quarter, goal-line drop proved costly, leading to a tip-drill interception and later, an Eagles win.

Now, both teams are looking to reverse their fortunes and hit the restart button on their 2025 season. USA TODAY Sports will provide updates, highlights and more from the Chiefs-Giants ‘SNF’ matchup below. All times are Eastern.

What time does Giants vs. Chiefs start?  

Date: Sunday, Sept. 21
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET (7:20 p.m. CT)
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

The Chiefs travel to MetLife Stadium to take on the Giants.

What TV channel is Giants vs. Chiefs on today?  

TV channel: NBC

NBC is the broadcast home of ‘Sunday Night Football.’ Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will be on the call, with Melissa Stark providing updates from the sideline.

Giants vs. Chiefs live stream

Live stream: Peacock | Fubo (free trial)

Peacock, NBC’s proprietary streaming service, will carry the game tonight.

Cord-cutters looking to stream the event can sign up for Fubo. Fubo carries NBC, as well as CBS, Fox, ABC, the NFL Network and the ESPN family of networks, meaning you’ll be able to catch NFL action all season long via the streaming service.

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Giants vs. Chiefs prediction

Giants fans should be a little encouraged seeing a functioning offense after Week 2, but it should probably be looked at as an aberration until they can string similar performances together. To that end, the Giants’ defense still needs to prove they can get a meaningful stop. They have the talent to do it – it just won’t happen against a Chiefs team with its back against the wall in prime time.

Prediction: Chiefs 28, Giants 17

Giants vs. Chiefs live betting odds

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When will Rashee Rice return?

Rice is eligible to return from his suspension in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The receiver hasn’t played since Week 4 of the 2024 season, which is when he suffered a season-ending knee injury following a collision with Mahomes.

Patrick Mahomes has arrived for ‘Sunday Night Football’ vs. Giants

The two-time NFL MVP has arrived at MetLife Stadium for the Chiefs’ Week 3 game.

The San Francisco 49ers have had more than their fair share of injuries to star players through two weeks of the season. And yet, they may be facing one more.

Edge rusher Nick Bosa exited Sunday’s Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter and has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with a knee injury. As he returned to the locker room with trainers, the five-time Pro Bowler gestured to fans in the stands with a thumbs down.

Bosa entered Sunday’s divisional clash with two sacks through two games – one in each of his first two games. An injury to the edge rusher would mark a fourth injured star player for the 49ers already this season, following tight end George Kittle (hamstring), quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) and wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder).

Nick Bosa injury update

Bosa exited the 49ers’ Week 3 matchup with the Cardinals during the second quarter on Sunday. After a brief period in San Francisco’s blue medical tent on the sideline, the edge rusher returned to the locker room with a couple of trainers. He gestured a thumbs down to fans in the stands on his way off the field.

The 49ers have ruled their star defender out with a knee injury.

49ers DE depth chart

Nick Bosa
Mykel Williams
Sam Okuayinonu
Yetur Gross-Matos
Bryce Huff

Bosa is the leader of San Francisco’s pass-rush attack and still leads the team with his two sacks through two weeks. Williams is the other most notable player on the 49ers’ depth chart at defensive end as the 49ers’ first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris was forced to leave Sunday’s game early due to an ankle injury.

On second-and-4 with a little over five minutes remaining in the second quarter, Harris went down with a non-contact injury in the backfield and immediately grabbed his lower leg. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had to maneuver around him to keep the play going. Herbert eventually completed a 10-yard pass to wide receiver Quentin Johnston, but Harris remained on the turf.

Harris was tended to by the Chargers medical staff after the play and helped off the field. He was unable to put any pressure on his leg.

Harris was carted to the locker room a few moments later.

The Chargers ruled Harris out in the third quarter.

Harris suffered a superficial eye injury during a fireworks accident during the offseason. The injury caused him to miss all of training camp.

The Chargers signed Harris in March. The veteran running back spent the first four years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He topped 1,000 rushing yards in each of his first four seasons in Pittsburgh.

This weekly College Football Playoff projection is based on on-field performance and strength of schedule, not preseason polls.
Miami, Oklahoma, LSU, and Ohio State currently hold the top four spots, earning projected first-round byes.
The projected field includes teams like Indiana, Texas Tech, and South Florida making the cut based on key wins.

If you’ve come for a rubber stamp of preseason polls, you’re in the wrong the place. 

This may shock some, but what happens on the field – and who you’ve played – runs this College Football Playoff weekly projection.

Not what a coach or a media pollster thinks prior to the season, thereby beginning the inane and weekly process of slotting. Or in some cases, sheer stupidity.

We’re all about ball. What happens on the field, and who it happens against. 

So if you think Ohio State is the nation’s No.1 team because it beat then No.1 Texas in the first week of the season, find another poll. If you haven’t already accepted Texas wasn’t the best team in the nation to begin the season, you probably belong with the group that believes ‘their process is different than others.’

This week’s College Football Playoff 12

1. Miami: Two rivalry games, two big wins at home. And the dismantling of flavor of the week South Florida. Still want to see Canes play outside the state of Florida, which won’t happen until Nov. 1 at SMU (that’s not a misprint). Next: bye week.

2. Oklahoma: Sooners have wins over two teams (Michigan, Auburn) that won big games on the road before or after playing OU, and proved their worth. Next: bye week.

3. LSU: Wins over Clemson and Florida strengthen the argument, even if both have underachieved this season. Certainly a better schedule than a majority of FBS steams. Next: at Ole Miss.

4. Ohio State: Texas looks like an eight-win team right now (subject to change). We’re going to find out about Ohio State this week in a sneaky tough game. Next: at Washington. 

5. Georgia: Should we suddenly be concerned about a Georgia defense that hasn’t played well against the deep ball since 2023? Especially with You Know Who coming to town. Next: vs. Alabama.  

6. Florida State: Tommy Castellanos says his knee injury is ‘manageable.’ This can’t be happening again with another game-changing quarterback (see: Jordan Travis). Next: at Virginia.  

7. Indiana: You can question the veracity of Illinois’ Top 10 ranking. You can’t question the Hoosiers hanging 63. Next: at Iowa. 

8. Texas Tech: A statement win in a brutal environment at Utah – with a backup quarterback. Any questions now about the million dollar babies? Next: bye week. 

9. Penn State: You’re Penn State, do better with non-conference scheduling (Nevada, FIU, Villanova), and stop whining about playing nine Big Ten games. Next: vs. Oregon.

10. Texas A&M: Aggies coach Mike Elko says this is a real program, and that, ‘It’s not fake.’ The gutty win at Notre Dame was impressive, but now SEC play begins. Next: vs. Auburn.

11. Oregon: Montana State, Oklahoma State, Northwestern, Oregon State – woof. Let’s check back next Sunday. Next: at Penn State.  

12. South Florida: Bulls have done the heavy lifting (wins vs. Boise State and at Florida) to project here. Still have to win the AAC to advance. Next: bye week.

Projecting the College Football Playoff field

First round games 

South Florida (12) at Georgia (5) 

Oregon (11) at Florida State (6)

Texas A&M (10) at Indiana (7)

Penn State (9) at Texas Tech (8)

First round byes: Miami, Oklahoma, LSU, Ohio State.

Matt Hayes is the senior national college football writer for USA TODAY Sports Network. Follow him on X at @MattHayesCFB.

(This story was updated to change a video.)

Bernie Parent, the Hall of Fame goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers, has died at the age of 80.
Parent led the Flyers to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975.
He won the Vezina Trophy for best goaltender and the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP in both championship seasons.

Bernie Parent, the award-winning goaltender of the Philadelphia Flyers’ back-to-back Stanley Cup championship teams in the 1970s died Sunday, Sept. 21.

Parent, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, was 80.

The Flyers announced Parent’s death in a news release, calling him ‘a true legend, one of the most famous and beloved players, and most popular figures in the history of the organization and city of Philadelphia.’

Parent won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goaltender in both 1974 and 1975, when he helped lead the Flyers teams known as the ‘Broad Street Bullies,’ who won the Stanley Cup in both of those years.

As great as he was during the regular season, Parent was even better in the playoffs. He was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the postseason MVP in both of the Flyers’ Cup-winning seasons.

‘When Parent is out there, we know we can win games we have no business winning,’ Flyers coach Fred Shero said at the time.

However, he career ended in 1979 when he was poked in the eye by opponent’s stick that came through his mask. He sustained permanent vision damage as a result and retired at age 34.

The Flyers retired Parent’s number later that year.

He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984.

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn was bloodied after taking a hit from quarterback Marcus Mariota in the first half of the team’s Week 3 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Quinn was run over late in the first half after Mariota scrambled for a 3-yard gain. The 55-year-old positioned himself to make contact with his backup quarterback and keep him upright.

Quinn then absorbed the brunt of Mariota’s momentum, falling to the ground and having his head snap back as he did so.

Numerous players and coaches on Washington’s sideline checked on him, but he indicated he was OK.

That said, Quinn suffered a minor facial injury after his nose slammed into Mariota’s shoulder during the hit. The cut Quinn suffered was atop the bridge of his nose and was dripping with blood as the second-year coach watched Matt Gay make a 56-yard field goal to close the first half.

Quinn provided an update on how he was feeling during an in-game interview with Fox Sports sideline reporter Jen Hale.

‘I’m OK. Everything’s good,’ Quinn said when asked about his injuries. ‘Just gonna be this kinda day where it’s a physical game, back and forth, and that’s what we expected coming in.’

Indiana advanced after losing five players to season-ending injuries, including Caitlin Clark.
Las Vegas is led by A’ja Wilson, who was just named Co-Defensive Player of the Year.
The Fever won two of the three regular-season matchups against the Aces.

The Indiana Fever won two of three game against the Las Vegas Aces in the regular season, so maybe no one should be surprised at the result of Game 1 of the semifinals on Sunday.

Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell had a game-high 34 points to lead No. 6 seed Fever over the No. 2 seed Aces 87-73 at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas and take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series. Game 2 will be in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Sept. 23 (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).

Point guard Odyssey Sims, who was signed midseason on an injury hardship contract, added 17 points for the Fever, with 13 of those points coming in the second half.

With five players lost to season-ending injuries – including star guard Caitlin Clark – the Fever continue their improbable journey in the WNBA playoffs. Mitchell said all the adversity has helped the Fever this season, saying ‘everything we been though and the experience we got’ has prepared Indiana for its first semifinal appearance in a decade.

‘You just have to be ready, have to gut check,’ said Mitchell, who had a career playoff high in points.

Aces center A’ja Wilson finished was held to 16 points in the loss, shooting a dismal 27.2% from the field after picking up the fourth MVP title of her career. Jackie Young finished with a team-high 19 points and seven rebounds.

Here’s everything you need to know about Game 1 of the Fever-Aces Game 1:

End of Q3: Fever 69, Aces 55

The Fever led by as many as 14 points in the third quarter, but the Aces went on a 10-0 run to come within four points with 3:37 remaining in the third quarter. Aces center A’ja Wilson picked up her fourth foul with 3:21 remaining and had to take an early seat, allowing the Fever to close the third quarter on a 11-0 run to extend its lead back to 14 points heading into the fourth quarter.  

Fever guard Odyssey Sims exploded for 11 points in the third quarter, bringing her total to 15 points in the game. Kelsey Mitchell also scored 11 of her 25 points in the frame, adding two assists and two steals.

Wilson is up to 16 points in 25 minutes, shooting 6-of-21 from the field and 0-of-1 from 3, in addition to 12 rebounds and three blocks. Chelsea Gray started to heat up in the third quarter and has 13 points. 

Halftime: Fever 41, Aces 36

The Fever have a five-point lead over the Aces in a closely contested first half that featured four lead changes and five ties. 

Kelsey Mitchell (17 points) and Natasha Howard (10 points) combined for 27 of the Fever’s 41 points in the first half. Mitchell was fouled on a layup attempt with 34.1 seconds remaining in the first half and landed hard on her left thigh. She was slow to get up and repeatedly clutched her thigh area, but remained in the game. Aliyah Boston and Odyssey Sims each added four points. 

A’ja Wilson is the only Aces player to reach double-digits and has already recorded a double-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. Jackie Young has nine points and five rebounds. 

Both teams are ice cold from beyond the arc, with the Fever going 1-of-7 from the 3-point line and the Aces 1-of-6.

Something to monitor: NaLyssa Smith took a hard fall after colliding with Wilson on a rebound attempt with 1:57 remaining in the first half and appeared to be shaken up, despite remaining in the game. 

Kelsey Mitchell called for technical foul

A technical foul was called on Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell for elbowing Aces center A’ja Wilson in the face on a layup attempt with 2:37 remaining in the second quarter. A technical was called because the contact came after a foul had already been called on Wilson.

End of Q1: Fever 19, Aces 18

The Fever led by as many as nine points in the first quarter, but the Aces finished the frame on a 8-0 run to close the gap to a point heading into the second quarter. 

The Fever are shooting 44.4% from the field to start, compared to 38.9% for the Aces. Indiana has the advantage in the paint so far, with 12 points, while the Aces have eight.

Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell leads all scorers with seven points and one steal. 

A’ja Wilson missed her first six field goal attempts before finding the bottom of the net with 2:27 remaining in the first quarter. Wilson is up to three points, five rebounds and one block.

Fever jump to 13-7 lead over Aces

We are underway at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.

Indiana may be playing in its first semifinal in a decade, but the Fever didn’t appear to have any nerves and jumped to a 4-0 lead, before Aces guard Jackie Young knocked down a 3-pointer to get the Aces on the board. 

The Aces trail 13-7 with 5:48 remaining in the first quarter. 

Aces center A’ja Wilson is looking for her first points of the game. The newly-minted four-time MVP missed her first four shot attempts (0-of-4 FG, 0-of-1 3PT).

Fever forward Natasha Howard has a game-high six points. 

What time is Indiana Fever at Las Vegas Aces?

The Las Vegas Aces host the Indiana Fever in the opening game of their WNBA playoff semifinal series on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. ET (noon PT) at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. The game will be broadcast nationally on ABC.

How to watch Indiana Fever at Las Vegas Aces: TV, stream

Time: 3 p.m. ET (noon PT)
Location: Michelob Ultra Arena (Las Vegas, Nevada)
TV channel: ABC
Streaming: ESPN+, Disney+, Fubo (free trial to new subscribers)

Las Vegas Aces starting lineup

Head coach: Becky Hammon

0 Jackie Young | G 6′ 0′ – Notre Dame
1 Kierstan Bell | F 6′ 1′ – Florida Gulf Coast
3 NaLyssa Smith | F 6′ 4′ – Baylor
12 Chelsea Gray | G 5′ 11′ – Duke
22 A’ja Wilson | C 6′ 5′ – South Carolina

X factor: Aces’ bench

The Aces always have a chance with A’ja Wilson on the floor, but the four-time MVP will need some help if they want to win their third WNBA championship in four years. Wilson, Jackie Young (14 points) and Chelsea Gray (12 points) combined for 64 of the Aces’ 74 points in their Game 3 win over the Seattle Storm, which isn’t sustainable as the Aces go deeper into the postseason. Six-time All-Star Jewell Loyd leads the second unit and will be key in taking a load off the Aces’ Big 3. Loyd had 14 and 13 points in Game 1 and Game 2, respectively, but was held to four points on four shot attempts (2-of-4 from the field, no 3-point attempts) in over 29 minutes of play in Game 3. That can’t happen moving forward.

Indiana Fever starting lineup

Head coach: Stephanie White

0 Kelsey Mitchell | G 5′ 8′ – Ohio State
1 Odyssey Sims | G 5′ 8′ – Baylor
6 Natasha Howard | F 6′ 3′ – Florida State
7 Aliyah Boston | C 6′ 5′ – South Carolina
10 Lexie Hull | G 6′ 1′ – Stanford

Indiana Fever injury report

Chloe Bibby (left knee), Caitlin Clark (right groin), Sydney Colson (left knee), Sophie Cunningham (right knee), Damiris Dantas (concussion protocol) and Aari McDonald (right foot) have all been ruled out for Game 1.

X factor: Aliyah Boston

Boston will likely have the difficult task of guarding A’ja Wilson, her fellow South Carolina alum. Boston has faced her fair share of physicality this season, but she must help the Fever shore up the interior defense to keep Wilson and company out of the paint. The Fever gave up 56 points in the paint in their Game 3 win over the Dream, including 40 alone in the first quarter, a WNBA playoff record.

Caitlin Clark WNBA fine

Teammate Sophie Cunningham responded, ‘that’s gonna really break the bank for her. starting a GoFundMe now!’ Cunningham has been fined numerous times this season for criticizing officiating.

A’ja Wilson named 2025 WNBA MVP for record fourth time

A’ja Wilson has been named the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2025 season. She is the first four-time MVP, besting three-time winners Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson. 

WNBA MVP voting results

A’ja Wilson received 51 of 72 first-place votes and 21 second-place votes (657 points) from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. The Las Vegas Aces center won the award over finalists Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (534),  Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (391), Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (180) and Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (93).

Bam Adebayo delivers A’ja Wilson’s MVP trophy

Wilson’s ‘favorite Olympian,’ her beau Bam Adebayo from the Miami Heat, surprised Wilson with her fourth MVP trophy. Wilson fought back tears as her teammates celebrated. Adebayo was also joined by Aces owner Mark Davis, who donned a pink wig with bangs identical to Wilson’s media day look earlier this year.

A’ja Wilson named Co-Defensive Player of the Year

For the third time in four seasons, Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson has been named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. But this time there is a twist. Wilson will share the award with Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith, the WNBA announced Thursday.

Smith and Wilson received 29 votes each from 72 sportswriters and broadcasters on the panel. Seattle Storm guard Gabby Williams finished in second place with nine votes, Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was third with three votes and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier was fourth with two votes.

A’ja Wilson stats

Wilson averaged a league-leading 23.4 points (2nd-best in her career), 10.2 rebounds (2nd-best), 3.1 assists (ties her career-high), a league-leading 2.3 blocks (2nd-best) and 1.6 steals (2nd-best) in 40 games (all starts) this season. Wilson averaged 29.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists in the Aces’ first-round playoff series against the Seattle Storm, including a 38-point performance in Game 3, tying her playoff career high.

A’ja Wilson arrives to Game 1 in red

A’ja Wilson is seeing red … literally. The four-time WNBA MVP arrived for Game 1 of the semifinals in a vintage Nike windbreaker tracksuit. She paired her look with white pumps and a pair of sunglasses.

Indiana Fever arrivals

The Indiana Fever are in the building. Players arrived to Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas for Game 1.

Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever semifinal schedule

Game 1: Fever at Aces, Sunday, Sept. 21 | 3 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 2: Fever at Aces, Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 3: Aces at Fever, Friday, Sept. 26 | 7:30 PM (ESPN2)
Game 4 (if necessary): Aces at Fever, Sunday, Sept. 28 | 3 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5 (if necessary): Fever at Aces, Tuesday, Sept: 30 | TBD (TBD)

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Looking to return to the WNBA finals – and this time come out on top – the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx should be well-rested as they host the Phoenix Mercury in the opening game of their semifinal playoff series on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Minnesota completed a first-round sweep of the Golden State Valkyries, rallying from a 17-point deficit for a 75-74 victory on Sept. 17. Meanwhile, the No 4-seeded Mercury had to win a decisive Game 3 against the defending champion New York Liberty, which they did 79-73 on Friday.

Both teams are led by finalists for league MVP honors. Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier just became the second player in WNBA history to shoot at least 50% from the field, 40% from 3-point range and 90% from the free-throw line in a single season.

Meanwhile, Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas is coming off a record fifth career triple-double in the playoffs after tallying 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists against the Liberty. ‘We aren’t ready for this to be over,’ Thomas said postgame. ‘We got a special group, we want to keep playing.’ 

What time is Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx?

The Minnesota Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury in the opening game of their WNBA playoff semifinal series at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

How to watch Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx: TV, stream

Time: 5 p.m. ET
Location: Target Center (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN+, Disney+, Fubo (free trial to new subscriber

Phoenix Mercury starting lineup

Head coach: Nate Tibbetts

25 Alyssa Thomas | F 6′ 2′ – Maryland

0 Satou Sabally | F 6′ 4′ – Oregon

2 Kahleah Copper | G 6′ 1′ – Rutgers

4 Natasha Mack | C 6′ 4′ – Oklahoma State

8 Monique Akoa Makani | G 5′ 11′ – Cameroon

Minnesota Lynx starting lineup

Head coach: Cheryl Reeve

24 Napheesa Collier | F 6′ 1′ – UConn

6 Bridget Carleton | F 6′ 2′ – Iowa State

8 Alanna Smith | F 6′ 4′ – Stanford

10 Courtney Williams | G 5′ 8′ – South Florida

21 Kayla McBride | G 5′ 11′ – Notre Dame

Mercury arrivals

Alyssa Thomas in stripes.

Lynx arrivals

Napheesa Collier serving in Jordan

StudBudz salute

Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury: WNBA playoffs schedule

All times Eastern

Game 1: Mercury at Lynx — Sunday, Sept. 21, 5 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo
Game 2: Mercury at Lynx — Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo
Game 3: Lynx at Mercury — Friday, Sept. 26, 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo
Game 4: Lynx at Mercury — Sunday, Sept. 28, Time TBD | Broadcast details TBD (if necessary)
Game 5: Mercury at Lynx — Tuesday, Sept. 30, Time TBD | Broadcast details TBD (if necessary)