January 23, 2026
Boston Celtics guard
Derrick White (rest) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This appears to be a routine maintenance day for White during the first game of the back-to-back set. The assumption is that White will be back in the starting five for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls.
Baylor Scheierman will take over in the starting five for only his third start of the season. During his last start, Scheierman posted nine points, seven rebounds, and four assists across 32 minutes of action. He'll offer some low-end streaming appeal for Friday's slate. He figures to return to being irrelevant in fantasy formats once White returns.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is currently considered probable for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is the second game of a back-to-back set, so it's not shocking to see the Nuggets being cautious with Gordon. He looked fine on Thursday, when he finished with 16 points, five assists, and five rebounds across 33 minutes of action. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update ahead of tip-off.
Spencer Jones and
Zeke Nnaji would see increased roles if Gordon is downgraded to out.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Jaylin Williams (back) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He made it through shootaround without any issues and will return after sitting out Wednesday's contest. The Thunder are banged up right now, so having Williams back in the rotation is a nice feeling. The expectation is that he's going to have an increased role with
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) ruled out for this game. The last time Williams played at least 20 minutes, he finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds. His playing time has been inconsistent lately, but he should be a viable option with Hartenstein sidelined.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Quenton Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jackson will miss this game after being forced to make an early exit during Wednesday's game due to a right ankle injury. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that Jackson could return against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.
Ben Sheppard should see a larger role in the rotation with Jackson unavailable here. He finished with eight points and two assists across 21 minutes on Wednesday. He'll be a risky streaming choice even with Jackson sidelined on Friday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Duncan Robinson (back) has been cleared to suit up ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. Robinson was tagged as probable earlier in the day due to a lower back injury. It's not going to be significant enough to keep Robinson on the sideline. Robinson has been heating up lately, so he could be an interesting streaming option for Friday's slate. He's averaging 17.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 2.4 three-pointers in 27.7 minutes over his last five outings. He'll look to keep his hot streak alive against the Rockets on Friday night.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
The New York Yankees claimed outfielder
Michael Siani off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, according to the Yankees PR department. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated right-hander
Kaleb Ort for assignment. Siani, 26, only appeared in 19 games at the big-league level in 2025 with the St. Louis Cardinals, going 4-for-17 (.235) with four runs, two walks, and seven strikeouts. He's not much to look at as a hitter, as he's slashed .221/.277/.270 with a .547 OPS, two home runs, 20 RBI, 48 runs scored, and 21 stolen bases in 160 MLB games since debuting in 2022 with the Cincinnati Reds. The Yankees will take a flier on the glove-first Siani for outfield depth, and he'll be battling for a spot on the Opening Day roster in spring training. Speed and defense are what stand out about Siani.
--Keith HernandezSource: Yankees PR Department
January 23, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies center
Jock Landale (personal) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Landale was a late addition to the injury report due to a personal matter. He'll shed the questionable tag and suit up for Friday's contest. This month, Landale is averaging 12.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists across 25.7 minutes per game in nine contests. The Grizzlies' frontcourt is extremely banged up, so Landale has been playing significant minutes. He has been a consistent contributor lately and deserves to be looked at as a streaming option right now. He has scored 10 or more points in four of his last five games.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Ron Holland II (illness) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. He appears to be dealing with a minor illness, but it's not significant enough to keep him sidelined. The first-rounder has been picking up his play in the New Year. This month, Holland is averaging 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals across 20.9 minutes per game in nine games. He could be worth a look as a streaming option in deep leagues for Friday's slate. He has been consistent enough to be trusted as a low-end option.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (hip, illness) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. Cunningham was able to make it through shootaround and will return to the court after missing Wednesday's contest. The return of Cunningham should shift
Daniss Jenkins back to the second unit. He dropped 17 points with Cunningham sidelined, but he won't be an appealing streaming option while playing with the second unit. Cunningham has been a stud this season and needs to be started in all formats. Fantasy managers should double-check their lineups and get Cunningham active ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons announced on Friday that they completed an interview with Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham for their general-manager opening. Cunningham is a finalist as Atlanta searches for their next GM. He has been serving in his current role in Chicago since being hired in 2022. Cunningham will surely be a GM in the NFL sooner than later, and it could come this cycle after the Bears advanced to the Divisional Round of the postseason. The Falcons also interviewed San Francisco 49ers director of scouting and football operations
Josh Williams on Friday. Head coach Raheem Morris and former GM Terry Fontenot were fired after an 8-9 2025 season, the team's eighth straight losing season. If Cunningham were to be hired in Atlanta, he'd be working closely with new president of football
Matt Ryan and new head coach Kevin Stefanski.
--Keith HernandezSource: Atlanta Falcons
January 23, 2026
Boston Celtics center
Neemias Queta (illness) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Queta was a late addition to the injury report, but will ultimately play through his illness. He finished with 17 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks across 29 minutes of action on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should expect him to play in his normal role with
Luka Garza playing in the primary backup role. Queta has been playing well enough to be rostered and started in most season-long formats right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin interviewed for the Washington Commanders' defensive-coordinator position, sources told Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Austin has been the Steelers' DC since 2022, and before that, he served in the same role with the Detroit Lions from 2014 to 2017 and with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2018. Pittsburgh's defense was a little shaky under Austin in 2025, but he led the unit to top-10 finishes in points allowed three times and top-15 finishes in yards allowed twice. There's a good chance that Austin won't be back in the Steel City after Mike Tomlin's resignation last week. The Commanders are looking to replace Joe Whitt Jr. Under Whitt in 2025, Washington's D allowed the sixth-most points per game (26.5), the most total yards per game (384), the fifth-most passing yards per game (242.5), and the third-most rushing yards per game (141.8).
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Nicki Jhabvala
January 23, 2026
Houston Rockets guard
Aaron Holiday (back) has been downgraded to out ahead of Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Holiday sat out Thursday's game and will now miss both games of the back-to-back set. When healthy, Holiday hasn't been a consistent member of the rotation anyway, averaging 13.9 minutes per game.
Tari Eason (ankle) is also sidelined, which means
Josh Okogie is likely to see additional playing time. He finished with eight points, two assists, and two rebounds across 22 minutes of action on Thursday. He'll offer low-end streaming appeal even with Holiday and Eason out.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Troy Franklin (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is questionable to play in the AFC Championship game on Sunday against the visiting New England Patriots. Franklin played only 13 snaps on offense in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills before suffering a hamstring injury and never returning. The 22-year-old second-year wideout will most likely end up suiting up for the big game this weekend, but we won't know officially until 90 minutes before kickoff. Franklin's role has shrunk near the end of this season, so with rookie
Pat Bryant cleared from a concussion, he'll be a WR to avoid in fantasy playoff leagues while working with backup quarterback
Jarrett Stidham. If Franklin is unable to play,
Courtland Sutton, Bryant, and
Marvin Mims Jr. should operate as the top-three WRs, with
Lil'Jordan Humphrey also pitching in.
--Keith HernandezSource: Denver Broncos
January 23, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Aaron Wiggins (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This marks the second straight game that Wiggins has been held out due to right groin soreness. The absence of Wiggins should mean increased playing time for
Cason Wallace and
Isaiah Joe. The extended playing time should make Wallace more appealing heading into Friday's slate. He finished with nine points, two assists, and four steals across 31 minutes of action on Wednesday. The expectation is that he'll play a similar role once again with Wiggins sidelined.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 23, 2026
Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver
Pat Bryant (concussion) cleared the league's concussion protocol and was removed from the final injury report on Friday. Bryant will be active for Sunday's AFC Championship tilt against the New England Patriots after suffering a concussion early in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and never returning. Before leaving last Saturday, the 23-year-old third-rounder from Illinois caught all three of his targets for 32 yards. In his first 15 regular-season NFL games, Bryant had a 31-378-1 line on 49 targets. He has slowly seen more involvement in Denver's offense as the year has gone on, but he'll still be hard to trust for fantasy playoff lineups this weekend with quarterback
Jarrett Stidham taking over for the injured
Bo Nix (ankle). Bryant will be even more risky if second-year wideout
Troy Franklin (hamstring) is active.
--Keith HernandezSource: Denver Broncos
January 23, 2026
Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross (foot) was removed from the team's final injury report on Friday and will be active for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, according to The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar. Cross missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but he'll be available this weekend and will protect quarterback
Sam Darnold's blind side. He'll have his work cut out for him against a Rams defense that had the seventh-most sacks (47) during the regular season. In the two previous games against L.A. during the season, Darnold was sacked a total of four times for a loss of 26 yards. Cross being active for the NFC Championship is great news for the Seahawks' offense overall.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
January 23, 2026
New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (lower body) will return to the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. The Islanders have been without their top centerman for nine games due to a lower-body injury. Despite playing only once in January, Horvat remains the Islanders' top goal-scorer with 21 markers. He has also managed 12 assists in 36 appearances. On Friday, Horvat practiced on the top line with Emil Heineman and Jonathan Drouin and worked on the first power-play unit. With Horvat back in the lineup, Jean-Gabriel Pageau will drop down to the third line.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 23, 2026
Seattle Seahawks running back
George Holani (hamstring) was removed from the team's final injury report on Friday and will be active for the NFC Championship game on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Holani was placed on Injured Reserve on Nov. 29, but he was activated this week and will help give the Seahawks more backfield depth after
Zach Charbonnet (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL in last weekend's Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Kenneth Walker III should handle a big workload as the team's RB1 against the Rams, but Holani could be the RB2 in his first game back. Fantasy managers shouldn't have high expectations for Holani in his first time back on the field, though, and he could even share touches with
Velus Jones Jr. He had only 22 carries during the regular season for 73 yards and one TD.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
January 23, 2026
Seattle Seahawks quarterback
Sam Darnold (oblique) was removed from Friday's final injury report and is set to take on the division-rival Los Angeles Rams for the third time this year in Sunday's NFC Championship game. Darnold tweaked his oblique in practice last Thursday and was questionable for the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The 28-year-old ended up playing and going 12-for-17 passing for 124 yards with one touchdown in the 41-6 blowout win over the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks didn't really need Darnold to do much, but that probably won't be the case this weekend against a Rams offense that scored a league-high 30.5 points per game. In the two previous games against L.A. this year, Darnold threw for 549 yards and two touchdowns on 78 total attempts, but he also threw six total interceptions. The volume should be there for Darnold on Sunday, but he'll need to take care of the football if Seattle wants to advance to the Super Bowl.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
January 23, 2026
St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway (ankle) won't play on Friday night against the Dallas Stars. Holloway recently returned from a high-ankle sprain, but he landed back on the shelf after making just one appearance. Friday's game will be his second consecutive absence. The 24-year-old has returned to St. Louis for a precautionary MRI and is considered day-to-day. Holloway has taken a big step backwards this season, recording only 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in 34 games. With Holloway unavailable, Jonatan Berggren has moved to the first line. The Blues' attack will also have Mathieu Joseph (elbow) back from a seven-game absence on Friday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 23, 2026
Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (lower body) will miss Friday's clash against the Philadelphia Flyers. He sustained a lower-body injury during Wednesday's loss to the Anaheim Ducks and is considered day-to-day. Friday's game will mark Colton's first absence of the season. He has tallied 20 points (five goals, 15 assists) in 48 contests. Joel Kiviranta (lower body) is ready to return from a 10-game absence and will fill in for Colton on Friday. The Finnish forward is having a disappointing season and shouldn't draw fantasy interest. Colton's first chance to return will be on Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 23, 2026
Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil (upper body) will return to the lineup on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. He has been cleared to play after missing three months due to an upper-body injury. Chytil had three goals in six games at the start of the season before being hurt against the Washington Capitals on Oct. 19. The 26-year-old will slot into the second line, joining Drew O'Connor and Brock Boeser. Chytil will also hop on the second power-play unit. Earlier this week, the Canucks welcomed back another long-term absentee in Teddy Blueger, and their center depth is expected to get another boost soon with Marco Rossi's (lower body) return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 23, 2026
Denver Broncos running back
J.K. Dobbins (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots and will remain on Injured Reserve, according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. The Broncos opened Dobbins' 21-day practice window this week, and he was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. While the 27-year-old is making progress from a Lisfranc foot injury that he suffered in Week 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders, he's just not at the point where the Broncos are comfortable putting him back into a game, especially with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. With Dobbins out, rookie
RJ Harvey should handle most of the backfield work against New England, with
Jaleel McLaughlin and
Tyler Badie working in complementary roles. If Denver advances to the Super Bowl, Dobbins should be ready to return with an extra two weeks to recover.
--Keith HernandezSource: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens
January 23, 2026
Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (upper body) will miss a second straight game on Friday against the Seattle Kraken. Due to an upper-body injury, McTavish was a late scratch on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Unfortunately, he will be out for another game on Friday night and is likely to miss more time after traveling back to Anaheim while the team continues its five-game road trip. However, Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville is optimistic that McTavish can return to action at some point during the trip. With Leo Carlsson (thigh) also out, the Ducks are currently without their top two centers. Mikael Granlund and Jansen Harkins are expected to center the scoring lines against Seattle.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 23, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) will make his long-awaited comeback in Friday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. He hasn't played since Nov. 11, missing over two months due to an upper-body injury. In 13 outings, Stolarz has posted a 6-5-1 record this season. He hasn't been anywhere near his best form, allowing 3.51 goals with a .884 save percentage. To make a winning return, Stolarz must contain the NHL's sixth-best offense on Friday night. Vegas has an outstanding power play, helping the team average 3.33 goals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 23, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) will be in action on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Initially, it was uncertain whether Ekman-Larsson would be available after he exited Wednesday's loss to Detroit early due to a lower-body injury. The Swedish veteran was in danger of missing his first game of the season. Ekman-Larsson has recorded 31 points (eight goals, 23 assists), 72 shots, 41 blocks, and 62 hits in 50 appearances. He's already surpassed his offensive output from last season and is on pace to record a second 50-point year in his career.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 23, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers will be a free agent in March, and the expectation is that he will not return to the Steel City after long-time head coach Mike Tomlin resigned after 19 seasons with the organization. However, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero believes that if Rodgers does decide to come back to play for a new Steelers head coach, it would be former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, who is a native of Pittsburgh. The Steelers are open to the future Hall of Fame QB returning for another year in 2026, but they wouldn't be hiring McCarthy specifically to lure Rodgers back after he led the team to the postseason in 2025. Pittsburgh's ownership isn't interested in rebuilding, so hiring a veteran coach like McCarthy to lead a veteran roster would make a lot of sense. Retirement is very much on the table for Rodgers this offseason, but if the Steelers hire McCarthy as their next head coach, it could push the 42-year-old to return for one last rodeo.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
January 23, 2026
The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson writes that the Miami Dolphins "almost assuredly" will release wide receiver
Tyreek Hill (knee) before mid-March. Hill suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 and is due to make $29.9 million in 2026. However, none of that money is guaranteed until mid-March, when $11 million of it becomes guaranteed if he's on the team, in addition to a $5 million roster bonus. His contract carries a $51.9 million salary cap hit, so even if he wasn't injured, Hill wouldn't have returned to Miami on that deal. If the speedy wideout is released, as expected, his 2026 cap hit would drop from $51.9 million to $28.2 million. If he's cut after June 1, the team's cap hit would be just $15.9 million. Hill is entering his age-32 season in 2026, and after tearing multiple ligaments in his knee, his trademark speed could be affected going forward. Ultimately, his fantasy stock will depend on where he's playing next season, but his arrow is definitely pointing down.
--Keith HernandezSource: Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
January 23, 2026
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said that wide receiver
Mack Hollins (abdomen), who is still on Injured Reserve, will be questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the hosting Denver Broncos, according to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. Hollins was originally placed on IR back on Dec. 27, and he returned to practice for the first time on Thursday in a limited session. The 32-year-old must be officially activated from IR by Saturday if the Patriots want him active on Sunday. If he returns, he'll merely be a dart throw in fantasy football playoff leagues after his long layoff. During the regular season in his first year with New England, Hollins was a deep threat for quarterback
Drake Maye, catching 46 of 65 targets for 550 yards and two touchdowns. We wouldn't recommend Hollins as a sleeper this weekend in Denver if he's active.
--Keith HernandezSource: Patriots.com - Evan Lazar
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