March 28, 2026
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak will enter this weekend holding the NHL's longest active point streak. He has found his way on the score sheet in 11 consecutive appearances, amassing seven goals and 11 assists. Pastrnak has lit the lamp in three of the last four games, and his streak includes six multi-point efforts. The Bruins superstar has jumped to sixth on the league's scoring charts, sitting on 90 points (29 goals, 61 assists) in 67 games. Over the weekend, Pastrnak's form faces a stern test. Boston will meet Minnesota and Columbus, two teams with top-10 defensive records since the Olympic break.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 28, 2026
Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson had 28 saves in Friday's impressive 5-2 road win over the Buffalo Sabres. The Red Wings' offense exploded for three first-period goals, and Gibson did an impressive job protecting the lead, improving to 27-17-3. Gibson now boasts the third-most wins by a Red Wings goalie in their first season with the franchise. He has registered a 2.54 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage with four shutouts. Following a three-game losing streak, Gibson has won three of his last four starts. He could be thrown into action again on Saturday night against Philadelphia, as Cam Talbot (undisclosed) is banged up. Michal Postava served as Gibson's backup on Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 28, 2026
New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller delivered one of his best performances of the season on Friday, leading his squad to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks with one goal and two assists. Miller recorded more than two points for only the second time in 2025-26, netting the game-tying goal late in the first period and helping Matthew Robertson and Alexis Lafreniere score. Miller's second assist came on the power play. While the Rangers captain produced a standout performance on Friday night, his return to Broadway has been disappointing overall. Miller has been limited to 45 points (15 goals, 30 assists) in 59 games and holds a team-worst minus-27 rating.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 28, 2026
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson registered his 400th career point in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. He scored Buffalo's first goal early in the second period. Thompson now boasts 213 goals and 187 assists through 521 career games. He is closing in on his third 40-goal campaign, having lit the lamp 37 times. In 73 outings this season, Thompson has also recorded 38 assists. Only three players have managed at least 40 goals and 40 assists, highlighting how special Thompson's campaign has been. Next, he will be let loose against a Seattle Kraken defense that has allowed 4.2 goals per game over the last five contests.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 28, 2026
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane had two points against his hometown Buffalo Sabres in Friday's 5-2 road win. The veteran forward assisted Jacob Bernard-Docker on Detroit's fourth goal and iced the game with an empty-netter. Kane has been playing great recently, bagging four goals and seven assists across his last 10 outings. Detroit has struggled to generate offense for much of the campaign, so keeping Kane hot will be crucial for the team's playoff hopes. Kane is fourth among the Red Wings' forwards with 44 points (13 goals, 31 assists) in 57 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 28, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis scored the team's only goal in Friday's 6-1 loss to the New York Rangers. He opened the scoring in the contest late in the first period, but the Blackhawks were overrun at Madison Square Garden. Chicago has struggled during the second half of the season, yet Lardis has recently enjoyed the best stretch of his rookie campaign. The 20-year-old has scored in three of the last four games, adding two assists. Overall, he has totaled 13 points (eight goals, five assists) in 32 games. Lardis has experienced quite a bit of frustration during his first NHL campaign, but he's finishing the year strongly and will look to keep his form going on Sunday against New Jersey.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 28, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) might return to the lineup on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports. The veteran rearguard practiced on Friday after missing nine games with a lower-body injury. Gostisbehere worked with the first power-play unit in practice, which is usually a strong indication that the player is ready to return to the lineup. He is expected to skate on the third defensive pairing in even-strength situations. In 45 outings this season, Gostisbehere has produced 15 power-play points and 43 points (11 goals, 32 assists) overall. Gostisbehere's return will bump Mike Reilly out of the lineup, while Alexander Nikishin will get less power-play time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ryan Henkel
March 28, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Nique Clifford (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's action against the Atlanta Hawks. This is unexpected, considering the team announced on Monday that Clifford would be re-evaluated in one week. The 24-year-old rookie has sat out two games due to a left midfoot sprain. Clifford has become a viable fantasy option since the All-Star break, averaging 11.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.9 steals in 32.9 minutes per game.
Malik Monk,
Devin Carter, and
Daeqwon Plowden could all lose minutes with Clifford's return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 28, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Marcus Sasser (hip) is probable for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 25-year-old returned from a hip injury on Thursday against the New Orleans and is expected to make a second consecutive appearance. Sasser had a quiet evening on Thursday, notching seven points, two rebounds, and one assist in 16 minutes. With
Cade Cunningham (lung) out, Sasser has a chance to make a bigger impact. But
Daniss Jenkins, coming off a 19-point, nine-assist performance against the Pelicans, is a much more attractive fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 28, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Caris LeVert (knee) has been tagged as probable on the injury report ahead of Saturday's encounter with the Minnesota Timberwolves. This suggests he is likely to return after missing one contest. Detroit had a back-to-back earlier this week, and LeVert didn't play in the second game on Thursday against New Orleans due to right knee tendinopathy. LeVert could have a more important role on Saturday if
Duncan Robinson (hip) remains sidelined. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect miracles from him, as LeVert has contributed only 7.3 points and 2.7 assists in 19.3 minutes per game this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 28, 2026
According to Kevin Barral of Fish on First, the Miami Marlins are promoting first base prospect
Deyvison De Los Santos to the major-league roster. De Los Santos began the 2026 campaign with Triple-A Jacksonville but needed just one game before earning his first call to the big leagues. On Friday night in Jacksonville's season opener, De Los Santos went 2-for-4 with a home run. Earlier on Friday, the Marlins scratched first baseman
Christopher Morel (oblique) from the starting nine. Given that the Marlins promoted their top first base prospect, Morel could be in danger of missing time on the injured list. In 2025, De Los Santos spent nearly his entire season with Triple-A and held a .241/.311/.363 line with 11 doubles and 12 home runs. For now, he is worth adding in deeper 12+ team leagues as a speculative source for power at the corner infield spot.
--Andy SmithSource: Kevin Barral
March 28, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Duncan Robinson (hip) is questionable for Saturday's action against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran has hurt his right hip and was a late scratch on Thursday night when the Pistons hosted New Orleans.
Kevin Huerter moved to the first unit and had an impressive outing with 22 points. He also collected three rebounds, two assists, and one steal across 34 minutes of action. Fantasy managers might want to give Huerter a look if he remains in the starting lineup on Saturday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 28, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. He's experiencing soreness in his right calf and exited the lineup earlier in the week after being initially considered questionable for Wednesday's tilt against Houston.
Anthony Edwards (knee) will remain out on Saturday, so having Dosunmu back in the lineup would be very important for the Timberwolves. The former Bull has averaged 18.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists over his last five appearances. With both Edwards and Dosunmu out,
Mike Conley re-entered the rotation as a starter on Wednesday, totaling five points, five rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block. The veteran could get another start on Saturday, giving him more fantasy appeal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 28, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (calf) could miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The veteran big man was sidelined by calf soreness earlier this week.
Bobby Portis (wrist) and
Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) are also battling health issues, which has boosted the playing time of
Jericho Sims,
Pete Nance, and
Taurean Prince. All three could again have more importance on Saturday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 28, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. He's on the injury report due to right Achilles tendinopathy and has already missed two games. Kuzma's absence gave
Pete Nance a chance to start on Wednesday against Portland, but he didn't do a lot in his expanded role. Across 31 minutes, Nance tallied six points, four rebounds, two assists, and one block.
Taurean Prince also gets more minutes without Kuzma and appears to be a better fantasy target after a solid 29-minute outing off the bench in Wednesday's loss.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Angels future Hall of Fame outfielder
Mike Trout was at it again in Game 2 of the regular season in Friday's 6-2 win on the road against the Houston Astros. Trout went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk, and he's now 4-for-6 at the plate with two home runs, four walks, and a stolen base through the season's first two games. The 34-year-old has looked like vintage Mike Trout in the early going, but fantasy managers are probably cautiously optimistic after all the time he has missed in recent seasons due to injuries. The three-time MVP and 11-time All-Star has played over 100 games only twice in the last five seasons due to various injuries, which have also curbed his stolen-base numbers (14 steals since the start of 2021). Trout hit only .232 in 130 games in 2025, but he managed to club 26 home runs in 556 plate appearances. If he can stay healthy, Trout could end up being a steal for fantasy managers, especially if he runs more than he has in the last five years.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 27, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed closer
Jeff Hoffman, who famously blew the save in Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers last fall, blew his first save opportunity of the 2026 season as well on Opening Day on Friday against the Athletics. Hoffman entered in the top of the ninth inning with a 2-1 lead and allowed a solo shot to catcher
Shea Langeliers, his second of the day, to even the score. Luckily for the veteran right-hander, the Blue Jays scored in the bottom of the ninth to walk it off and give Hoffman his first win of the season. In his inning of work, the 33-year-old struck out four batters (one reached on a wild pitch). Hoffman should have a longer leash at the back end of the Blue Jays' bullpen early this season with
Yimi Garcia (elbow) on the injured list, but if he continues to struggle, either Garcia or
Louis Varland could get some closing opportunities for Toronto. Hoffman had a career-high 33 saves in 2025, but he also had a shaky 4.37 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 68 regular-season innings. It's just one blown save, but more struggles could quickly put him on the hot seat as the Jays' closer in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 27, 2026
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider added two more assists in a 5-2 win over the first-place Sabres on Friday. Both his assists came in the first period and on the power play, with Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat scoring the goals. Seider remains one of the NHL's best defenseman, not just due to his defensive abilities, but also because he can rack up the points. He has 51 points in 72 games this year.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 27, 2026
Athletics catcher
Shea Langeliers flexed his muscles in the 3-2 Opening Day loss to the hosting Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, going 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and a strikeout at Rogers Centre. Langeliers was the A's only source of offense on a night where Toronto right-hander
Kevin Gausman was nearly unhittable. Gausman only gave up one hit (the homer to Langeliers) and struck out 11 in six innings. Langeliers hit his second home run of the day in the top of the ninth inning off closer
Jeff Hoffman to tie the game at two apiece, but the Blue Jays came through in the bottom half of the ninth frame to walk it off. The 28-year-old backstop hit .277/.325/.536 with a career-high .861 OPS, 31 home runs, 72 RBI, 73 runs scored, and seven stolen bases in 523 plate appearances and 123 games in 2025. Langeliers has 82 home runs in his three full MLB seasons and has high-end power for the weak catching position. Coming into the 2026 campaign, Langeliers was an easy top-five fantasy catcher. His two-homer game on Opening Day is further proof.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 27, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Kevin Gausman didn't end up picking up his first win of the 2026 season in the team's 3-2 Opening Day win over the Athletics on Friday, but he was a beast nevertheless for his fantasy managers in his first start of the year. Gausman was in midseason form, allowing just one earned run on a solo home run to catcher
Shea Langeliers while walking none and striking out 11 in six innings of work. The 35-year-old was nearly perfect in his 2026 debut and struck out seven of the first 10 batters he faced. His signature sinker was on point and dipping under A's hitters' bats all night. Despite not having high-end velocity for a starting pitcher, Gausman continues to be effective as an ace for the Blue Jays. The two-time All-Star will be a must-start for fantasy managers in his second game of the season next week against the Colorado Rockies at home, where he'll have a pretty good shot to pick up his first win of 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 27, 2026
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Mac Jones ended up playing in 11 games and making eight starts in his first year in the Bay Area in 2025 due to injuries to starter
Brock Purdy, and he was impressive when on the field. Jones went 5-3 as a starter for the Niners, going 201-for-289 passing (69.6% completion percentage) with 2,151 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions. The 27-year-old former 15th overall pick in 2021 by the New England Patriots out of Alabama has garnered plenty of trade interest this offseason after signing a two-year, $8.41 million contract with the 49ers in March of 2025. The 49ers reportedly have an astronomically high asking price tag on Jones, though, so it seems unlikely he'll be dealt this offseason. Unless Jones is traded to a team that will give him a chance to start in 2026, he'll merely be an experienced, low-ceiling QB stash in dynasty leagues for depth at the most important position in football.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
March 27, 2026
Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat had a goal and two assists in a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. He extended his point streak to nine straight games and now has 13 points over that stretch. On the season, DeBrincat has 36 goals and 41 assists in 72 games played and leads the Red Wings in goals and points.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 27, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Bobby Portis (wrist) is questionable for Saturday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. Portis, who is nursing a left wrist sprain, sat out Wednesday's loss to Portland and has played in only one of the last three games.
Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) and
Myles Turner (calf) are also banged up, so the frontcourt looked very different on Wednesday night.
Pete Nance and
Jericho Sims both started, combining for 18 points and 10 rebounds. The two could keep their starting roles on Saturday, but it's going to be a much tougher matchup against
Victor Wembanyama's crew.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers let future Hall of Fame wide receiver
Mike Evans walk in free agency to the San Francisco 49ers, but second-year wideout
Tez Johnson might still have an uphill battle for regular playing time in 2026. The Bucs took Johnson in the seventh round last year out of Oregon, and he ended up playing more snaps on offense than most people expected in his rookie campaign, thanks to injuries to Evans,
Chris Godwin Jr., and
Jalen McMillan. The 23-year-old showed flashes of upside in 16 games played (eight starts), catching 28 of his 44 targets for 322 yards and five touchdowns. He also added seven rushing attempts for 22 yards. Johnson's workload dropped late in the 2025 season once Evans, Godwin, and McMillan all returned from their injuries. The experience was valuable, but Johnson won't be guaranteed a bigger role in 2026, even with Evans gone. Johnson is still worth stashing in dynasty/keeper leagues, but right now, he profiles as the team's WR4 behind Godwin, McMillan, and
Emeka Egbuka.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
March 27, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) will remain out for a fifth consecutive game on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. Porter Jr. is still battling right knee synovitis, and his availability for the remainder of the season remains very much in question.
Ryan Rollins will continue to hold the keys to the offense on Saturday. Since Porter Jr. departed the lineup, Rollins has averaged 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. That said, he will face a top defensive team on Saturday, which held Rollins to only six points in this season's first head-to-head matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Houston Texans kicker Kai'imi Fairbairn has become one of the most trustworthy kickers in fantasy football, and the Texans rewarded him this offseason with a two-year, $13 million extension to make him the highest-paid kicker in the league. In his ninth year in the NFL in 2025, the 32-year-old veteran made a career- and league-high 44 of his 48 field-goal attempts, including nine of his 13 tries from 50-plus yards, and all 28 of his extra-point tries in 15 regular-season games. His 44 field goals made tied David Akers' record in 2011 for most field goals made in a single season. Fairbairn has made 87.6% of his 291 career field-goal attempts since entering the league in 2017 as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA. Not only does Fairbairn have a strong and accurate leg, but at least half of his games are indoors in Houston. Fairbairn finished as the No. 2 fantasy kicker last year, behind only the Seahawks'
Jason Myers. Going into fantasy drafts this fall, Fairbairn should absolutely be considered a top-five option at the kicking position.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
March 27, 2026
San Antonio Spurs point guard
De'Aaron Fox (back) will return to the lineup on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has been removed from the injury report after Fox missed Wednesday's win over Memphis with a back problem.
Dylan Harper started on Wednesday but didn't set the world alight, finishing with 10 points, five rebounds, six assists, and one steal. As a reserve, Harper has produced back-to-back 20-point games, suggesting this role suits him better. Saturday's matchup looks promising for Fox, as only four teams have allowed more fantasy points to point guards than the Bucks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
Isaiah Jackson (ankle) didn't finish Friday's contest against the Indiana Pacers, Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal reports. He missed the end of the game after tweaking his right ankle early in the fourth quarter. Jackson finished the night with four points and four rebounds in 14 minutes. Since joining the Clippers from Indiana, Jackson has served as
Brook Lopez's backup at center.
John Collins will see more time at the No. 5 spot if Jackson can't play on Sunday against Milwaukee.
--Taavi PailkSource: Lauren Rosen
March 27, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) appears set to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. While the team has officially listed him as questionable for the game, Oubre said on Friday that he will play. The former Hornet has been out of the lineup for eight games due to a left elbow injury.
Tyrese Maxey (finger) could also be back in action on Saturday, meaning Philadelphia may have all players available for the game.
Quentin Grimes and
Dominick Barlow could lose playing time with Oubre Jr.'s return.
--Taavi PailkSource: Noah Levick
March 27, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons think that quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will be healthy "at some point" during training camp this summer, according to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network. Not only will Penix be coming off a torn ACL, but he'll have his work cut out for him to win the starting QB job as he enters his third NFL season. The Falcons will have an open QB competition this summer between Penix and former Miami Dolphins QB
Tua Tagovailoa, who will have a head start under new head coach Kevin Stefanski. Wolfe says that Tua has a "real chance" to win the job over Penix if he can bounce back from the worst year of his career in 2025. Atlanta's new coaching staff and front office want to give Penix a "kick in the butt, and Wolfe says it's not Penix's job to lose when he's healthy. Along with extreme durability concerns -- Penix has now had three ACL surgeries, dating back to college -- the University of Washington product could open 2026 as a backup. His dynasty/keeper stock is falling quickly.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
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