March 29, 2026
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn told Judy Battista of the NFL Network that there is "no doubt about it" that
Geno Smith will be the team's starting quarterback in 2026. "Listen, he's done it. I mean, those years in Seattle, when he was, I think, Comeback Player of the Year. Man, he was up for MVP early in the season. There's no doubt in my mind that we brought a competent starter here to this team," Glenn said. The 35-year-old veteran signal-caller was a Pro Bowler in back-to-back seasons with the Seattle Seahawks in 2022 and 2023, but in his lone season with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, it was ugly for Smith. He completed 67.4% of his passes for 3,025 yards, 19 touchdowns, and a league-leading 17 interceptions in 15 starts. The Raiders secured the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft thanks to Smith, and the Jets might be hoping he can do the same for them going into the 2027 NFL draft as they search for their next franchise QB. Smith is merely a bridge option under center and should be considered a low-end QB2 in fantasy this fall with little upside.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Judy Battista
March 29, 2026
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that tight end
George Kittle (Achilles) is doing "very good" in his recovery from a torn Achilles in the postseason and that the team is hopeful that he'll be ready to play in Week 1 of the 2026 season, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. Kittle will be managed carefully during training camp this summer, but "he's progressing at a good rate." The 32-year-old veteran tore his Achilles tendon in the team's Wild-Card round win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 11 and went under the knife a week later. Fantasy managers shouldn't take this as gospel that Kittle will be ready for the start of the regular season, as ESPN's Nick Wagoner reported over a month ago that the Pro Bowl tight end might not return until around Week 5. Kittle is a high-end TE1 option for fantasy managers when he's healthy, but the uncertainty around his injury going into 2026 will cause his price to drop. He finished as the TE11 in half-PPR scoring in 2025 with 57 catches for 628 yards and seven touchdowns in only 11 regular-season games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bay Area News Group - Cam Inman
March 29, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers utility men
Tommy Edman (ankle) and
Enrique Hernandez (elbow) were both able to take batting practice on the field on Sunday and are progressing well, manager Dave Roberts told Jack Harris of The California Post. The hope is that Edman can return in late May, but the team is also optimistic that he could be back sooner. Roberts said he'd be "shocked" if Hernandez isn't ready to return when his 60-day injured list stint is up. Edman had right-ankle surgery in November of last year and opened the 2026 campaign on the 10-day IL. The veteran infielder is expected to see most of his playing time at the keystone in L.A. when he returns, battling for playing time with
Miguel Rojas and
Hyeseong Kim. Neither Edman nor Hernandez has much fantasy value, outside of deep NL-only leagues for bench depth.
--Keith HernandezSource: The California Post - Jack Harris
March 29, 2026
San Diego Padres right-handed reliever
Jason Adam (quadriceps), who started the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list after having surgery last September to fix a ruptured quadriceps tendon, is hoping to be activated off the IL when he's first eligible to return on April 6, according to Matt Levine of Sports Illustrated. Adam probably could have been ready for Opening Day, but the Padres wanted to be cautious and give the high-leverage setup man more time to recover before making his season debut. He threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings during a minor-league rehab outing on Saturday with Triple-A El Paso, giving up a hit with no walks or strikeouts. Adam was a workhorse for the Friars in 2025, making 65 appearances while posting a 1.93 ERA as a first-time All-Star. SD might not allow Adam to pitch on back-to-back days upon his return, but he'll once again be a key setup man ahead of closer
Mason Miller in the Padres' bullpen in 2026, and he has plenty of value in holds leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Illustrated - Matt Levine
March 29, 2026
TCU wide receiver
Eric McAlister (foot) ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash during his school's pro day earlier this week but was then forced to stop working out after running 15 routes, according to Tony Pauline of Yahoo Sports. Doctors diagnosed McAlister with a Jones fracture in his foot, according to sources. McAlister previously had a right-knee scope, which kept him from participating in the Shrine Bowl and the NFL scouting combine at the end of February. His injuries will surely affect his stock for next month's NFL draft, and it's uncertain when he'll be able to resume football activities. It's very possible that McAlister won't be ready for the start of the 2026 campaign this fall. McAlister had a Big 12-high 1,190 receiving yards and a career-high 10 touchdowns on 72 receptions in 13 games for the Horned Frogs in his senior year in 2025. In four collegiate seasons (two years at Boise State), McAlister had a combined 169 catches for 3,084 yards and 24 touchdowns in 48 games.
--Keith HernandezSource: Yahoo Sports - Tony Pauline
March 29, 2026
Seattle Seahawks running back
Zach Charbonnet (knee) tore his ACL in a Divisional Round playoff win over the 49ers, making him extremely unlikely to be ready for the start of the 2026 season. The Seahawks watched Super Bowl MVP
Kenneth Walker III take a top-of-market deal with the Chiefs in free agency and have done little to address the running back position, heading into April's NFL Draft with
Emanuel Wilson,
George Holani, and
Kenny McIntosh as the top healthy backs on the roster. Seattle holds the 32nd overall pick and has become a buzzy landing spot for whoever becomes the second running back drafted behind top prospect
Jeremiyah Love. The team has reportedly hosted Jonah Coleman and Chip Trayanum on official visits, and depending on exactly how early they make a move at the position, Charbonnet could see a mid-season return to one of the most wide-open backfields in the league.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Texas Rangers first baseman
Jake Burger is off to a strong start to the 2026 season, hitting two home runs in nine plate appearances across the Rangers' first two games. The 29-year-old had a down year in his first season with Texas in 2025, hitting .236/.269/.419 with 16 home runs, 53 RBI, 43 runs scored, and one stolen base across 376 plate appearances. However, Burger still owns a 14.3% barrel rate for his career and hit 63 home runs across 1,109 plate appearances split between the Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins in 2023 and 2024. Burger has also been parked in the cleanup spot in the Texas order in each of the team's contests in 2026, which should put him in a prime position to rack up RBI. Burger has also struck out four times in his nine trips to the plate so far this year, so fantasy managers should consider the damage he might do in the batting average category. Still, Burger could be a cheap source of power to pick up off the waiver wire early in 2026.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Seattle Mariners outfielder
Dominic Canzone is off to a hot start to the 2026 season, hitting two home runs in eight plate appearances across the team's first three games of the season. As expected, the lefty-hitting Canzone was out of the starting lineup for Seattle's matchup against Cleveland Guardians' left-handed starter
Joey Cantillo on Sunday. Still, Canzone looks like the Mariners primary designated hitter against right-handed starting pitchers. The 28-year-old excelled against right-handed pitching in 2025, slashing .308/.355/.524 with 10 home runs and 28 RBI in 201 plate appearances. Canzone could be a cheap source of power for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire heading into the second week of the 2026 season.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. has seen his name floated in trade rumors since last season's trade deadline, despite repeated claims from the front office that they are not shopping their former first-round pick following a disappointing second season. After making 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie, Thomas was held to 707 yards and two scores on only 48 receptions in 2025. Regardless of where he plays in 2026, he could be viewed as a buy-low candidate. Stuck in a muddled receiver room after a down year, he is currently being drafted as a low-end WR2 in dynasty startups, less than a year after topping out as a top-five receiver in most dynasty circles. The talent he displayed both in college and as a rookie is real, though motivation issues have hounded him since his time at LSU. Should he remain in Jacksonville, Thomas has the explosive playmaking abilities to regain the most fantasy-relevant role on the team, while a new home and a fresh start would likely also see his value spike.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers center
Isaiah Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jackson was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game due to a right ankle injury. It appears to be significant enough to hold him out of Sunday's contest. The absence of Jackson means that
John Collins or possibly
Nicolas Batum will get extra minutes whenever
Brook Lopez is off the court. Collins should see more playing time on Sunday, which will make him a more appealing streaming option for this game.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports will start in the 13th position for Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. This will be the first time that Larson qualified outside of the top 10 in a Martinsville race since April 2023. In 22 Cup races at the site, Larson has one win and 10 top-10 finishes with an average finish of 15.0. Through the first six races of the season, Larson has three top-10 finishes, an average finish of 16.0, and is currently 10th in the regular-season standings. In practice for this week's Cup race, Larson ranked sixth in overall lap averages and was fastest in the 15, 25, and 30 consecutive lap average categories. Due to his upside, great practice speeds, and overall favorable track history, Larson is one of the best drivers to consider for DFS this week at Martinsville.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
March 29, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Bobby Portis (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Portis will miss his third game in a row due to a lingering wrist injury. He'll miss both legs of the back-to-back set with his next chance to play coming on Tuesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. His absence should mean
Jericho Sims,
Pete Nance, and
Ousmane Dieng should all be asked to play bigger roles during Sunday's game. Sims is coming off a double-double performance on Saturday and is deserving of a look as a streaming option for Sunday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher
Ryne Stanek appears to be the team's preferred closer early in the 2026 season, as he came into the game in save opportunities in each of his first two appearances of the season. Stanek converted the save in his first chance and blew the save in his second, so he may not have an ironclad hold on the ninth-inning role. However, St. Louis does not have an obvious alternative on its roster between high-leverage arms
Riley O'Brien,
JoJo Romero, and
Matt Svanson. The 33-year-old Stanek had recorded 14 saves across 458 1/3 career big-league innings entering 2026. He owns a 27.1% career strikeout rate, but has also walked 11.9% of the batters he's faced in his career and pitched to a 5.30 ERA with a 1.57 WHIP across 56 innings for the New York Mets in 2025. Still, Stanek is worth picking up off the waiver wire as an early-season saves candidate in most fantasy formats.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
When the Washington Commanders spent a third-round pick on former quarterback turned wide receiver
Luke McCaffrey in 2024, many fantasy managers feared he may have been over-drafted, but chased the draft capital and spent a late rookie pick on him anyway. Through his first two seasons in the NFL, he's accumulated only 371 yards on 29 receptions, though his usage and production were both on the upswing prior to a season-ending collarbone injury suffered in Week 9. McCaffrey scored the first three touchdowns of his career while averaging 18.5 yards per reception. Between
Deebo Samuel and
Zach Ertz, Washington looks set to enter 2026 without its two highest target-earners from 2025. While a healthy
Terry McLaurin and the recently acquired
Rachaad White and
Chig Okonkwo will certainly help to fill that vacuum, McCaffrey could settle into a meaningful downfield role. In parting ways with Kliff Kingsbury, the Commanders promoted from within, naming 30-year-old assistant quarterbacks coach
David Blough as their new offensive coordinator, meaning McCaffrey will have familiarity with the system and a potential inside track to claim some of those vacated looks.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Ryan Rollins (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Rollins struggled on Saturday and will now sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left hip soreness. The absence of Rollins should mean increased roles for
Andre Jackson Jr. and
AJ Green. Between the two, Green is the better streaming option for Sunday's slate due to his ability to shoot from beyond the arc. Fantasy managers should consider Rollins as day-to-day for now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing will start in the 11th position for this week's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. This marks the first time since the beginning of the year that Bell will start outside of the top 10 in back-to-back races this season. In 12 Cup starts at Martinsville, Bell has one win and five top-10 finishes with an average finish of 14.8. After six races completed in the 2026 season, Bell ranks ninth in the regular-season standings with three top-5 finishes scored. In practice for this week's race, Bell ranked 31st in overall lap averages and displayed top-10 speeds in the 15-30 consecutive lap average categories. Overall, Bell is a solid choice for DFS lineups this week as a driver capable of placing in the top 10 based on track history and practice speeds.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
March 29, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kuzma is set to miss his fourth straight game due to right Achilles tendinopathy. They've already been eliminated from playoff contention, so the Bucks have little incentive to play anyone at less than 100 percent.
Pete Nance should remain in the starting five for as long as Kuzma is sidelined. He finished with five points, five rebounds, and three assists across 30 minutes on Saturday. There's some low-end streaming value here for fantasy managers looking for a DFS option.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Cleveland Guardians outfielder
Chase DeLauter is off to a red-hot start to the 2026 season, as he's hit four home runs in 14 plate appearances over his first three games of the year. The 24-year-old has also batted second in front of superstar Guardians third baseman
Jose Ramirez all three contests, a good sign for DeLauter's ability to rack up counting stats. While DeLauter was called up to the big leagues for Cleveland's postseason run in 2025, 2026 represents his first chance to establish himself as an everyday MLB outfielder. Health remains the biggest red flag in DeLauter's profile, as he has failed to reach 250 plate appearances in three consecutive professional seasons and has broken his left foot twice. However, if he can stay healthy, DeLauter could challenge for the American League Rookie of the Year Award. In any fantasy league where DeLauter is not already rostered, he should be a priority waiver wire target.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (knee) has been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Turner won't be able to shed the questionable tag and will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set. Fantasy managers should consider Turner as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks.
Jericho Sims and
Pete Nance should be asked to play big roles on Sunday. Sims is coming off a double-double on Saturday and is well worth a look as a DFS option with the Bucks shorthanded for this game.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron will start on the front row in second after qualifying for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. This will be the first time in Byron's Cup career that he will have back-to-back starts on the front row of two Martinsville races, as he earned the pole and started first in last Fall's race at the site. In 16 Cup starts at Martinsville, Byron has three wins and nine top-10 finishes with an average finish of 13.1. With six races completed so far this season, Byron is sixth in the regular-season standings with three top-10 finishes scored. In practice for Sunday's race, Byron ranked 12th in overall lap averages and as high as 11th in 30 consecutive lap averages. Considering Martinsville is a great track for Byron, and how he starts at the front with some of the best equipment in the field, he will be a threat to win and to lead laps on Sunday.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
March 29, 2026
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt was a zero-star recruit who saw stops at Saint Francis and James Madison before winning a National Championship with the Hoosiers in 2025. He is a big-bodied receiver who excelled on back-shoulder throws and contested-catch situations, but those traits that led to success at the collegiate level are increasingly seen as red flags for fantasy managers. In recent years, receivers like N'Keal Harry and
Keon Coleman have entered the NFL with similar profiles, and while they were able to bully their way to success in college, a lack of separation became a quick concern at the professional level. Outside of
Jordyn Tyson,
Carnell Tate, and
Makai Lemon, this appears to be a deep but imperfect receiver class, and NFL GMs and fantasy managers alike will be forced to decide exactly what types of flaws they are willing to live with.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) has been upgraded to available ahead of Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Tatum came into this game as questionable for injury management purposes. They've decided to start Tatum and give
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) the night off. This is the front end of a back-to-back set, so Tatum could rest on Monday with Brown returning to the mix against the Atlanta Hawks. For now, fantasy managers can go ahead and get Tatum active in their lineups. Tatum will likely be asked to carry the load offensively with Brown unavailable.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports qualified in the 10th position for this week's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. The No. 9 Chevrolet driver qualified in his lowest starting position at the site since October 2023. In 21 starts at Martinsville, Elliott has one win, 14 top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 11.3. Through six races so far this year, Elliott has three top-10 finishes and an average finish of 10.3 while ranking fifth in the regular-season standings. In practice, Elliott ranked 27th in overall lap averages, but displayed top-10 speeds in the 10-30 consecutive lap average categories, including fastest in 10 consecutive lap averages. With Martinsville being one of his better tracks, some small upside, and a car that is capable of a top-5 finish, Elliott is a solid overall choice for DFS lineups this week.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
March 29, 2026
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher
Jordan Romano looks to be his team's primary closer early in the 2026 season. The 32-year-old has recorded three strikeouts and a save without allowing a hit across his first two appearances, both of which came in the ninth inning. With Angels relievers
Kirby Yates (knee) and
Ben Joyce (shoulder) both currently on the injured list, Romano should have an extended run in the closer role in Los Angeles as long as he pitches reasonably well. The veteran right-hander recorded 95 saves across three seasons as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays from 2021 to 2023, but he's battled injuries and ineffectiveness over the past two seasons. While he may never get back to his peak form, Romano could be a bounce-back candidate with improved health in 2026. He profiles as a priority waiver-wire target in any fantasy league where he's not already rostered.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Brown will miss his second game in a row due to left Achilles tendinitis. This is the front end of a back-to-back set, so we'll see if Brown is available against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The absence of Brown should mean that
Baylor Scheierman should stick in the starting five. The rookie guard finished with three points, six rebounds, and two assists across 28 minutes of action on Friday.
Hugo Gonzalez and
Jordan Walsh could also see increased roles on Sunday. None of these players are great streaming options ahead of Sunday's contest.
Payton Pritchard is the best DFS option outside of
Jayson Tatum for the Celtics on Sunday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
After injuries limited him to only five offensive snaps as a rookie, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Roman Wilson saw the field more in Year 2, but was still unable to take advantage of his limited opportunities, finishing 2026 with only two touchdowns and 166 yards on 12 receptions. A third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Wilson has been a popular dynasty stash following a productive National Championship-winning senior season at Michigan, but having shown little to warrant the roster spot, he figures to be heavily dropped as dynasty managers clear space for the incoming rookie class. With the Steelers trading for
Michael Pittman Jr. to pair with last season's prized acquisition,
D.K. Metcalf, the Steelers now boast arguably their most potent receiving duo since
Diontae Johnson and
George Pickens, leaving Wilson fighting with a handful of capable pass-catching running backs and tight ends for any remaining targets. And with the quarterback position still unsettled heading into April, the quality of those sporadic looks will likely be incapable of sustaining fantasy relevance in the immediate future.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher
Lucas Erceg was primarily utilized as a setup man in 2025, posting a 2.64 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 48 strikeouts, eight wins, and two saves across 61 1/3 innings (61 games). However, Royals closer
Carlos Estevez (ankle) allowed six earned runs while recording just one out in his first appearance of the 2026 season on Saturday. Estevez also allowed three home runs and four walks in five innings pitched in Spring Training, and he's currently nursing an ankle injury. Royals manager Matt Quatraro alluded to using Estevez in lower-leverage situations for the time being, which could open the door for Erceg to take over as Kansas City's primary closer. Erceg recorded 14 saves and a 28.5% strikeout rate across 61 2/3 innings split between the Athletics and Royals in 2024. He profiles as a priority waiver-wire target in any fantasy league where he is not currently roster.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe will start in the 27th position for this week's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. This is the lowest starting position of Briscoe's Cup career at Martinsville. In 10 previous races at the site, Briscoe has seven top-15 finishes, including this event one year ago where he finished ninth. After six races so far this season, Briscoe is 22nd in the regular-season standings with three top-20 finishes and an average finish of 22.0. In practice, Briscoe ranked 32nd in overall lap averages and as high as 22nd in 25 and 30 consecutive lap averages. Despite underwhelming practice speeds, Briscoe has plenty of potential upside with equipment from one of the top teams in the sport. Fantasy players can utilize Briscoe in all DFS formats this week, but he is especially proficient in cash game lineups.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
March 29, 2026
Chicago White Sox infielder
Lenyn Sosa is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This marks the second time in the first three games that Sosa has been held out of the starting lineup. The expectation was that Sosa would have a bigger role after smacking a career-high 22 home runs in 2025. Instead, Sosa appears to be stuck in a part-time role on the South Side of Chicago. So far this season, Sosa is 0-for-6 and might end up only playing against left-handed pitching.
Andrew Benintendi will serve as the designated hitter while
Everson Pereira starts in right field versus right-hander
Brandon Sproat on Sunday.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
March 29, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder
Marcell Ozuna (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Mets. This looks to be a routine rest day for Ozuna, who started the first two games of the season. Over that span, Ozuna is 1-for-9 with a walk, so a trip to the bench seems fair.
Bryan Reynolds will cover left field, while
Jake Mangum takes over as the designated hitter versus right-hander
Nolan McLean on Sunday. Ozuna has good power upside, but is only worth a look in mixed leagues to start the season.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
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