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Bob Myers is on the move. The former NBA executive is leaving his role at ESPN to become president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), the Josh Harris and David Blitzer-led organization that owns and operates multiple major sports organizations.
HBSE’s sports properties include the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, NHL’s New Jersey Devils, Premier League’s Crystal Palace, as well as an investment in the Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR team. Myers — the architect behind the core of the Golden State Warriors’ team that has won four NBA championships since 2015 — will oversee the entire HBSE portfolio.
In an announcement Friday, HBSE said Myers will also continue to support Harris, the managing partner of the NFL’s Washington Commanders, following Myers’ prior involvement in building the team’s leadership.
Myers is well respected as an executive, and he helped the Commanders in their last GM and coaching hires, which helped turn the franchise around.
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What we’re hearing on the Commanders: The Commanders’ inconsistent defense will be challenged to slow the Cowboys’ offense, which ranks third in scoring and first in yards per game. That’s quite a challenge for a defense that ranks 26th in yards (and 13th in scoring). The best way Washington can counter is by exposing a Dallas defense that is last in yards and 31st in scoring. The Commanders’ offense continues to produce despite numerous injuries, but it will need to control the ball and finish with touchdowns. A big key to watch here is the distance needed for a first down: The Commanders have needed seven yards on 55% of their third downs. If they can have fewer of those, they have a chance to control the ball Sunday. — John Keim
What we’re hearing on the Cowboys: Maybe playing an NFC East foe can save the 2-3-1 Cowboys. QB Dak Prescott has an 11-2 record against Washington, winning seven of his past eight starts against the Commanders, and has 27 touchdown passes and just five interceptions. At AT&T Stadium, he has been even better, posting a 6-0 mark against Washington with 17 touchdown passes and no interceptions. The Cowboys will need more of that if they want to stay in the chase. — Todd Archer
Stat to know: The Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson leads all TEs with 44 receptions, which is tied for the third most ever through the first six games of a season, trailing only Zach Ertz (48 in 2018) and Eric Johnson (45 in 2004). — ESPN Research
Injuries: Commanders | Cowboys
Fantasy nugget: Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the backfield in snaps, routes run and touches in Week 6. He finished with just 5.8 fantasy points, but...
