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Open up this week's AP Top 25 and count the SEC logos. You'll get to ten. Texas is No. 1, Georgia is No. 2, and after that it's Alabama, Florida, Ole Miss, LSU, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri. That's ten of the league's 16 teams, or more than 60 percent of the conference, ranked in the top 25 at the end of September.

The regular season went down to the final afternoon, which feels right for a year like this one. Houston clinched the AL West on Sunday with a 9-0 win in Sacramento to finish 81-81. Philadelphia took the last National League spot by beating Tampa Bay 7-3. So the bracket is set. The Wild Card Series starts Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET with Phillies-Braves, and all four series air on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN (full schedule from NBC Sports).

The Windy City is about to witness a showdown that promises both grit and glory as the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles clash with the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field this Sunday. As the Eagles soar into Chicago with a pristine 2-0 record, the Bears, standing at 1-1, are determined to defend their home turf and pull off an upset.

September 27, 2026, brought a whirlwind of emotions across sports, from MLB nail-biters to high-scoring WNBA showdowns. The games were packed with close finishes and explosive performances, keeping fans on the edge of their seats!

As Week 3 of the NFL season kicks off, fans are in for a treat with several enticing matchups that could set the tone for the rest of the season. Let's dive into what makes each game compelling and what our GameSim predictions suggest about the outcomes.