Can Juwan Johnson Repeat Steady 2025 Production in 2026?

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson broke through with the best year of his career in 2025, recording 77 receptions for 889 yards and three touchdowns on 102 targets across 17 games. Johnson fully emerged as the Saints' TE1, playing at least 70% of his team's offensive snaps in 14 out of 17 contests. […]

Can Tank Dell Re-Establish His Career Coming Off His Serious Injury?

A third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) recorded 98 receptions for 1,376 yards and 10 touchdowns on 156 targets across the first 25 games of his career in 2023 and 2024. However, the 26-year-old suffered a gruesome knee injury in Week 16 of the 2024 season, dislocating […]

Has Chuba Hubbard Reclaimed the RB1 Role in Carolina?

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard was one of the breakout success stories of the 2024 season, recording 1,366 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns on 293 touches across 15 games. However, Hubbard missed time early in the 2025 season with a calf injury and had his starting job usurped by fellow back Rico Dowdle. […]

Jordan Addison in Line for 2026 Resurgence with Improved Quarterback Play?

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison posted career-low numbers across the board in 2025, finishing the year with 42 receptions for 610 yards and three touchdowns on 79 targets across 14 games. Some of Addison's struggles were self-inflicted, as he was suspended for the first three games of 2025 due to a violation of the […]

Gunnar Helm Appears Well-Positioned for 2026 Breakout

A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm recorded 44 receptions for 357 yards and two touchdowns on 55 targets. While the 23-year-old's numbers may not leap off the page, he established himself as a relatively steady contributor in a Titans offense that was starved for playmakers. Heading into […]

Dalton Kincaid Facing Durability and Usage Questions Heading into 2026

Across 12 games in 2025, Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid hauled in 39 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns on 49 targets. While the 26-year-old's averages of 14.6 yards per reception and 11.7 yards per target both represented career bests, volume continues to be a problem for Kincaid's fantasy profile. For one, Kincaid […]

Colston Loveland Poised for Superstar Breakout in 2026?

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland got off to a slow start to his NFL career in 2025, recording just 11 receptions over his first six games played. However, the 21-year-old finished the year on a tear. Across his final 10 games played, Loveland hauled in 47 catches for 597 yards and six touchdowns on […]

Khalil Shakir Could See His Role in Buffalo Shrink in 2026

Across 16 games in 2025, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir recorded 72 receptions for 719 yards and four touchdowns on 95 targets. The 26-year-old has emerged as a steady contributor in Buffalo in recent years, recording back-to-back seasons as the team leader in both targets and receiving yards. However, Shakir's role could be slightly […]

Is Josh Smith a Sneaky Breakout Candidate Entering 2026?

Across 563 plate appearances in 2025, Texas Rangers utility man Josh Smith hit .251/.335/.366 with 10 home runs, 35 RBI, 70 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases. While Smith's numbers don't jump off the page in any one area, he profiles as a steady contributor across the board and can line up anywhere on the […]

Mike Burrows in Line to Start Astros' Second Game of the 2026 Regular Season

Houston Astros starting pitcher Mike Burrows suffered an injury scare late in the spring after taking a ground ball off his left calf. However, Burrows appears to have avoided missed time, as Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports that Burrows is in line to start the Astros' second game of the 2026 regular season […]

Can Seranthony Dominguez Be a Reliable Closer in 2026?

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez is set to open the 2026 season as his team's primary closer. The 31-year-old signed a two-year contract with Chicago this past winter after posting a 3.16 ERA and 1.28 ERA with 79 strikeouts across 62 2/3 innings split between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays in […]

Is Jordan Romano the Angels' Primary Closer to Open 2026?

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jordan Romano was a high-end closer for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2021 through 2023, recording 95 saves while recording 230 strikeouts across 186 innings. However, the 32-year-old missed most of 2024 due to elbow surgery and struggled mightily upon his return to the mound as a member of the […]

Ben Joyce Placed on 15-Day Injured List to Open 2026

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ben Joyce (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list to open 2026, per Jack Janes of The Sporting Tribune. Joyce is working his way back from the surgery he underwent in May 2025 to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. The 25-year-old fireballer struggled in a […]

Grayson Rodriguez Officially Placed on 15-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (arm) has officially been placed on the 15-day injured list to open 2026, per Jack Janes of The Sporting Tribune. Rodriguez is battling dead arm, so the hope is that he will be able to return to the mound sooner rather than later. Still, the 26-year-old's extensive injury […]

Alek Manoah Placed on the 15-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels have placed starting pitcher Alek Manoah (finger) on the 15-day injured list due to a fingernail issue, per Jack Janes of The Sporting Tribune. Had he been healthy, Manoah may have broken camp as a member of the Angels' Opening Day starting rotation, particularly with fellow Angels starter Grayson Rodriguez (arm) […]

Nick Lodolo Will Open 2026 on the Injured List Due to Finger Ailment

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger) will open 2026 on the injured list due to a blister on his left index finger, per Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Lodolo enjoyed a breakout season in 2025, posting a 9-8 record with a 3.33 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 156 strikeouts across 156 2/3 innings (28 […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Agrees to Six-Year, $115 Million Extension With the Cubs

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Chicago Cubs extension agreement with outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is worth $115 million over six years and will start in 2027. Passan also notes that the deal does not include a club option, allowing Crow-Armstrong to hit free agency ahead of his age-31 season in 2033. The 24-year-old enjoyed a […]

Vaughn Grissom Placed on the 10-Day Injured List to Open 2026

The Los Angeles Angels have placed second baseman Vaughn Grissom (hand) on the 10-day Injured List to open 2026, per Jack Janes of The Sporting Tribune. Janes reports that Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said Grissom is "progressing well" from the hand injury he suffered in a Cactus League game in mid-March. Grissom spent all of […]

Red Sox Planning to Platoon Marcelo Mayer at Second Base

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the team will mix-and-match platoon partners this season for left-handed hitting infielder Marcelo Mayer, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive. While Mayer will serve as the team's primary second baseman to start the year, it appears as though veteran infielders Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Andruw Monasterio will both be used […]

D'Andre Swift Facing Playing-Time Questions Heading into 2026

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift posted another solid statistical season in 2025, recording 1,386 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns on 257 touches across 16 games. The 27-year-old may not offer incredible upside, but he's provided fantasy managers with extremely stable production in recent seasons. Dating back to 2023, Swift has played at least 16 […]

Travis Kelce Officially Signs New Contract With the Chiefs

Veteran tight end Travis Kelce has officially signed his new contract with the Kansas City Chiefs and is locked in for the 2026 NFL season, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. There had been some speculation immediately following the conclusion of the 2025 season that Kelce was considering retirement, but the 36-year-old will be back […]

Can Denzel Boston Overcome Speed and Athleticism Concerns at the NFL Level?

In his final collegiate season at the University of Washington in 2025, wide receiver Denzel Boston recorded an impressive stat line of 62 receptions for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns across 12 games played. Boston showcased a nose for the end zone throughout his college career, collecting 20 touchdown catches over his final 25 contests […]

Jadarian Price's Dynasty Stock is Rising as the 2026 Draft Approaches

University of Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price is considered one of the top prospects at his position heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Price was overshadowed during his college career by fellow Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, who is expected to come off the 2026 draft board early in the first round. Across […]

Can Chris Bell Make an Immediate Impact in the NFL?

University of Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell (knee) is currently recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in late November. However, the 21-year-old is reportedly on track in his recovery and is expected to be ready for his first NFL training camp this summer. Across 11 games in his final season at Louisville, Bell […]

Jose Suarez Likely to Open 2026 as the Braves' Fifth Starter

Atlanta Braves left-hander Jose Suarez is likely to open 2026 as the team's fifth starter with starting pitcher Spencer Strider (oblique) set to begin the year on the Injured List, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Bowman reports that Atlanta's plan for young right-hander Didier Fuentes is still for him to open the year in the […]

Sal Stewart Likely to Hit Cleanup for the Reds?

Cincinnati Reds corner infield prospect Sal Stewart could be one of the few young players whom veteran Reds manager Terry Francona entrusts to regularly bat in the cleanup spot, speculates Reds beat writer Charlie Goldsmith. The 22-year-old Stewart made his MLB debut in 2025, hitting .253/.295/.543 with five home runs in just 58 plate appearances. […]

Jesus Made Set to Open 2026 at Double-A

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Jesus Made is set to open the 2026 season at Double-A Biloxi, per Francys Romero of Beisbol FR. The 18-year-old Made is widely considered one of the very best prospects in all of baseball. He made it to Double-A in 2025 after starting the year in Single-A, but logged just 24 […]

Can Andrew Painter Deliver on his Sleeper Potential?

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter has made the team's starting rotation to open 2026. Once considered one of the very best prospects in all of baseball, Painter posted a ridiculous 38.7% strikeout rate across 103 2/3 minor league innings as a 19-year-old in 2022. However, he missed the entirety of both 2023 and 2024 […]

Richie Palacios Makes Rays' Opening Day Roster

Tampa Bay Rays utility man Richie Palacios has made the team's 2026 Opening Day roster, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Topkin reports that Palacios will replace second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux (shoulder), who will start the year on the Injured List with a right shoulder impingement. The 28-year-old Palacios logged just 48 MLB […]

Gavin Lux Set to Open 2026 on the Injured List Due to Shoulder Impingement

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux (shoulder) is being placed on the Injured List due to a right shoulder impingement, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. It's not entirely clear at this point how long Lux is expected to be sidelined, but he will likely miss at least the first few weeks […]