February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls guards
Josh Giddey and
Tre Jones will be on minute restrictions for Sunday's game against the Knicks. Giddey recently returned from an eight-game absence and posted 27 points, six rebounds, and three assists with five 3-pointers in 27 minutes in the last loss to Detroit. Jones added seven points and six assists in 26 minutes. With both capped,
Collin Sexton and
Rob Dillingham could see modest bumps off the bench. Giddey remains a must-start, but slight workload limits introduce mild risk in weekly formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Stefan Bondy
February 22, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder
Jack Brannigan (head) was forced to exit early during Sunday's Spring Training game versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Brannigan was removed from the contest after getting hit in the face by a batted ball. He's currently being evaluated for further injury, so he should be considered day-to-day right now. Brannigan is competing for a bench role on the team, but will likely start the season in the minors. Last season, Brannigan slashed .225/.329/.358 with five home runs, 30 RBI, and nine steals in 59 games with Double-A Altoona. He'll likely need to prove himself a little more in the minors before he's ready for the big league level.
--Andy WebbSource: Kevin Gorman
February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls center
Nick Richards (foot) will play Sunday against the Knicks. Richards remains the primary backup to
Jalen Smith, who continues to operate under a minutes restriction, keeping the door open for a steady second-unit run. Through five appearances with Chicago, Richards has averaged 8.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 19.0 minutes. He logged five points and five rebounds in 19 minutes during the last loss to Detroit. Richards is a fringe, risk-leaning option in standard leagues, but deeper formats can target his block upside while Smith's workload is monitored.
--Brian DailisanSource: K.C. Johnson
February 22, 2026
Kansas City Royals outfielder
Dairon Blanco (head) was removed early during Sunday's Spring Training contest versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Blanco is being evaluated for a head injury after being hit in the head by a 90 mph pitch in the seventh inning. Manager Matt Quatraro said Blanco was dizzy getting up, but was able to walk and knew where he was. There is no word on whether or not Blanco has suffered a concussion. The expectation is that the Royals will take the cautious approach and hold out Blanco for the next few days.
--Andy WebbSource: Anne Rogers
February 22, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) is available, while guard/forward
Grayson Allen (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against Portland. Green logged 37 minutes in his last appearance, finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two 3-pointers, and he should again anchor the offense with
Devin Booker (hip),
Dillon Brooks (hand), and
Jordan Goodwin (calf) sidelined. Green's 29.5 usage rate keeps him locked into must-start territory. Allen's absence solidifies minutes for
Royce O'Neale and
Collin Gillespie, though Green remains the primary fantasy beneficiary.
--Brian DailisanSource: Duane Rankin
February 22, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop
Aidan Miller (back) is likely going to sit out for a few days. According to Todd Zolecki, Miller is dealing with back soreness, so the Phillies plan to be careful with him. The team will take it easy with Miller while he gets treatment this week. The 21-year-old is expected to begin the season in the minors, but it shouldn't be too long before he's in Philly. In 2025, Miller slashed .264/.392/.433 with 14 home runs, 42 RBI, and 59 stolen bases in 116 games between Double-A and Triple-A. The majority of his games were played in Double-A, so Miller will likely begin the 2026 campaign in Triple-A. He could be on the short list to Philly if he shows that he can handle Triple-A pitching.
--Andy WebbSource: Todd Zolecki
February 22, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game in Houston after missing seven of the last eight contests. The second-year guard averages 30.0 minutes with a team-high 29.2 usage rate, so his potential return would reshape the backcourt rotation.
Isaiah Collier capitalized in the last outing with 24 points, five rebounds, four steals, and two blocks in 25 minutes, making him a strong add if George remains sidelined. If George plays, Collier likely shifts back to the second unit, while
Ace Bailey and
Lauri Markkanen maintain steady offensive roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center
Naz Reid (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, marking his first absence of the season. With
Rudy Gobert also sidelined due to suspension,
Joan Beringer is set to start at center, creating short-term streaming appeal in deeper formats. Beringer logged four minutes with two points and two blocks in his last appearance, but an expanded run could translate to boards and defensive stats.
Julius Randle and
Anthony Edwards should absorb more frontcourt usage, while
Ayo Dosunmu may see added offensive responsibility with the rotation thinned.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (illness) is probable for Monday's game against Houston after sitting out the previous two contests. In his last five appearances, the seven-footer has averaged 21.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 24.6 minutes, maintaining a steady scoring role when active. His return would likely trim minutes for
Cody Williams, who logged 38 minutes with five points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in the last game.
Brice Sensabaugh also stands to lose touches after posting nine points and four rebounds in 19 minutes. Markkanen remains a must-start in all formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (nose) will miss Monday's game against Houston, extending his absence to three straight contests. The veteran big has averaged 11.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 26.0 minutes this season, but his continued absence keeps the frontcourt condensed for fantasy managers.
Kyle Filipowski started in the last outing and logged 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in 28 minutes, making him a strong add. With Utah potentially shifting into development mode, Filipowski is trending toward long-term hold value.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Across 17 games in 2025, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Rachaad White recorded 790 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns on 172 touches. White seemingly had a golden opportunity to reclaim a workhorse role in Tampa Bay after fellow Bucs running back
Bucky Irving went down early in the year with injuries that ultimately cost him seven games. However, White struggled with rushing efficiency and ultimately lost out on snap share to Tampa Bay back
Sean Tucker. White is now set to hit free agency, which could help him find a new home that can offer a less crowded running back room. Still, White is averaging fewer than four yards per carry on 677 career attempts and may not be suited for a lead rushing role. The 27-year-old should still be a fantasy-relevant player due to his pass-catching ability, as he's hauled in 205 receptions for 1,450 yards and 11 touchdowns across 67 career games. At the same time, his dynasty value is fading as he slides back into a more complementary phase of his career.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 22, 2026
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson emerged as a breakout pass-catcher in 2025, recording 78 receptions for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns on 126 targets across 17 games played. The 25-year-old's rise coincided with the Cardinals' mid-season quarterback change from
Kyler Murray to
Jacoby Brissett, as well as injury issues in the team's backfield that led Arizona to become one of the NFL's most pass-heavy offenses. Entering 2026, the Cardinals will have an entirely new coaching staff led by former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. Arizona could also have a new quarterback under center, as Brissett is a career journeyman and the team is reportedly looking to move on from Murray. The turnover in Arizona creates some uncertainty that Wilson will be able to repeat his 2025 success in 2026 and beyond. However, his breakout season cannot be ignored, and Wilson's value in dynasty formats should be on the rise.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 22, 2026
Detroit Lions wide receiver
Jameson Williams got off to a slow start to the 2025 season, recording just 16 catches for 289 yards and two touchdowns on 17 targets across the first seven weeks of the year. However, the 24-year-old emerged following Detroit's Week 8 bye, hauling in 49 receptions for 828 yards and five scores over his final 10 games played. Williams became a bigger focal point in the team's offense once Lions head coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties from former offensive coordinator John Morton, who was fired after the season. At the same time, Williams' production surge can also be correlated to the absence of Lions tight end
Sam LaPorta (back), who went down for the season in Week 10 with a back injury. If LaPorta can make a healthy return in 2026, it's fair to wonder if Williams may fall back into a low-volume role in a Lions' offense that also includes star wideout
Amon-Ra St. Brown. Still, Williams has continued to make small steps up in production in each of his four NFL seasons, and he remains an explosive playmaker with fantasy upside in dynasty formats.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 22, 2026
Across 13 games in 2025, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Sterling Shepard recorded 39 receptions for 371 yards and one touchdown on 53 targets. With veteran Buccaneers wideouts
Mike Evans and
Chris Godwin Jr. sidelined for a significant portion of the year by injury, Shepard saw increased opportunity for playing time, particularly early in the season. However, he was largely unable to hold off Bucs rookie wide receivers
Emeka Egbuka and
Tez Johnson, and the late-season return of second-year wideout
Jalen McMillan pushed Shepard even further down the depth chart. Shepard is now set for unrestricted free agency, and a change of scenery away from the crowded wide receiver room in Tampa Bay could help his fantasy outlook. Still, Shepard is entering his age-33 season and has not recorded 40 receptions in a season since 2020. Regardless of where he ends up in 2026, Shepard's fantasy-relevant days may be behind him.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 22, 2026
Across 15 games in 2025, Houston Texans wide receiver
Nico Collins recorded 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns on 120 targets. Collins is one of the NFL's most talented wideouts, but his fantasy production has been held down by a middling offensive situation in Houston over the past two seasons. Injuries have also been an issue for the 26-year-old, as he's never played more than 15 games in a season and has missed 19 total games across his five NFL campaigns. Still, Collins is the unquestioned number one target in the Texans' passing game and has recorded three consecutive seasons with at least 68 catches, 1,006 yards, and six touchdowns despite missed time in all three. If he can ever put together a fully healthy campaign and Houston's passing game takes a marginal step forward, Collins could put together a truly elite fantasy season. As is, he profiles as a low-end fantasy WR1 and should hold his dynasty value as he hits his late-twenties.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 22, 2026
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze got off to a scorching start to the 2025 season, recording 20 catches for 296 yards and five touchdowns on 35 targets across his first four games of the year. However, the 23-year-old's production slowed down over the course of the season. Over his next eight games played, Odunze hauled in 24 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown on 55 targets. Odunze also suffered a foot injury that caused him to miss Chicago's final five games of the regular season. The 23-year-old was able to return for the playoffs, so he should be good to go for 2026 from a health perspective. However, Odunze has not yet shown the elite fantasy production upside some projected when Chicago selected him ninth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Odunze also has significant target competition around him with the Bears in the form of wide receivers
DJ Moore and
Luther Burden III, as well as tight end
Colston Loveland. Odunze still has time to break out as a star, but his dynasty outlook took a slight hit in 2025.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 22, 2026
Denver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (hamstring) is available for Sunday's meeting with the Warriors. The 28-year-old is having the best season of his career, averaging 25.6 points and 7.6 assists. He's also stayed relatively healthy, appearing in Denver's previous 11 contests. With that said, Murray has played well against Golden State during the campaign (two games), amassing 24.0 points, 9.0 dimes, and 54.5% shooting from behind the arc.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
In one of their bigger moves this winter, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired long-time Tampa Bay Rays second baseman
Brandon Lowe this offseason. Lowe has struggled to consistently stay healthy throughout his career, as he's reached 600 plate appearances just once in eight big league seasons. However, he was productive in 2025, hitting .256/.307/.477 with 31 home runs, 83 RBI, 79 runs scored, and three stolen bases. Another reason for the lefty-swinging Lowe's low plate appearance totals is his career splits against same-handed pitching, which has caused him to lose playing time in the past. Across 695 career plate appearances against lefties, Lowe owns a .695 OPS with a 32.4% strikeout rate. Now in Pittsburgh, Lowe may be given more of an opportunity to play against lefties, which could help his counting stats, but may cause his overall batting average to suffer. Still, with an average draft position of pick 172, Lowe could outperform his draft-day cost in a true everyday role with the Pirates.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 22, 2026
After an injury-marred 2024 campaign, Cincinnati Reds outfielder
TJ Friedl bounced back and re-established himself as his team's everyday leadoff hitter in 2025. Across 685 plate appearances, the 30-year-old hit .261/.364/.378 with 14 home runs, 53 RBI, 82 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases. Friedl increased his walk rate to a career-best 11.8%, which helped him stay in the leadoff spot and allowed him to set his career-high in runs scored. However, Friedl's speed fell off considerably from his banner year in 2023, when he recorded 27 stolen bases in just 138 games. Friedl's underlying batted ball metrics also indicate that his power ceiling is minimal. He posted a single-season-worst 2.7% barrel rate in 2025, and his 3.3% career mark is not much better. As long as Friedl remains in the leadoff spot in Cincinnati, he offers a safe fantasy floor as a compiler. However, his lack of power means he will need to have a resurgent season in the speed department to provide much surplus value from his current average draft position of pick 257.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 22, 2026
Across 560 plate appearances in 2025, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman
Bryson Stott hit .257/.328/.391 with 13 home runs, 66 RBI, 66 runs scored, and 24 stolen bases. Stott looked like a potential future star in 2023, when he hit .280 with 15 home runs and 31 stolen bases. However, the 28-year-old has settled in a level a notch below what he showed in that banner year, as he's hit .251 and averaged 12 home runs over the last two seasons. With a 9.6% walk rate and 16.3% strikeout rate in 2025, Stott has quality plate skills that provide him with a high floor. However, he owns just a 4.4% career barrel rate and made hard contact just 29.5% of the time in 2025, so his power upside is limited. Perhaps most worryingly for his fantasy profile, the lefty-swinging Stott owns a .666 OPS in 529 career plate appearances against left-handed pitching and has lost some playing time against same-handed starters over the past two years. The Phillies have a quality right-handed infielder in
Edmundo Sosa on their bench, which could mean Stott functions as a platoon bat once again in 2026. The lost playing time hurts Stott's ability to compile counting stats, which is his main appeal to fantasy managers. His speed gives him a safe floor, but Stott's fantasy upside has a firm ceiling.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 22, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Anfernee Simons (wrist) won't play on Sunday against the Knicks. Simons had four points and two rebounds in Saturday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately, he lasted only 13 minutes before exiting due to a sprained left wrist. With
Jaden Ivey (knee) also ruled out,
Collin Sexton should see more action. The same can be said for
Rob Dillingham, with the 21-year-old amassing two points in eight minutes versus the Pistons. With that said, it's logical to assume Dillingham will be more productive, although he's still tough to trust in any fantasy format.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) won't play on Sunday in Chicago. He logged six points and four rebounds in Saturday's two-point win over the Houston Rockets. However, as has been the norm, Robinson won't suit up for the second game of the back-to-back.
Ariel Hukporti should see more action, with the 23-year-old amassing seven points, five boards, and one block in the most recent contest when Robinson wasn't available.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 22, 2026
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has confirmed that shortstop
Jeremy Pena will be the team's leadoff hitter in 2026, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Pena took over as the team's primary leadoff hitter in 2025 and delivered his best season since his breakout rookie year in 2022. Across 543 plate appearances, the 28-year-old slashed .304/.363/.477 with 17 home runs, 62 RBI, 68 runs scored, and 20 stolen bases. Pena missed time due to injury in 2025, but he should be able to push 700 plate appearances in 2026 if he can remain healthy and produce well enough to remain in the leadoff spot in the Houston lineup. Pena may sacrifice some RBI opportunities while batting first, but he should score plenty of runs with Astros sluggers
Yordan Alvarez and
Jose Altuve behind him.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
February 22, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (calf) will return for Sunday's meeting with Toronto after missing the last two contests.
Jericho Sims has been rolling with the starters of late, most recently amassing four points, six rebounds, and two blocks in 19 minutes in the recent win over the New Orleans Pelicans. As far as Turner is concerned, he hasn't looked the same since arriving in Milwaukee, averaging 12.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.7 blocks. Although his decreased production has been frustrating for managers, he still does enough to warrant starting fantasy consideration whenever he's on the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Eric Nehm
February 22, 2026
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said that outfielder
Ronald Acuna Jr. will move back into the team's leadoff spot in 2026, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Acuna Jr. batted third in 46 games in 2025, compared to 43 batting first. However, for his career, he's spent significantly more time leading off. Acuna Jr. has seen over 3,000 career plate appearances as a leadoff hitter, including all 735 of his plate appearances in his MVP season in 2023. From a fantasy perspective, Acuna Jr. may see fewer chances to rack up RBI from the number one slot in the batting order. However, he will be among the league leaders in plate appearances if he can stay healthy, and should have a chance to score a boatload of runs. In Acuna Jr.'s last full healthy season in 2023, he hit .337/.416/.596 with 41 home runs, 106 RBI, 149 runs scored, and 73 stolen bases.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
February 22, 2026
Golden State Warriors center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) won't play on Sunday versus Denver. He was listed as probable on the injury report for left Achilles injury management. However, the veteran woke up early on Sunday and was feeling "pretty sick." Porzingis has appeared in only one game for the Dubs since being acquired ahead of the deadline, amassing 12 points in 17 minutes off the bench in the loss to Boston on Thursday. It's unknown if he'll be available for the Warriors' upcoming two-game road trip. In the meantime,
Al Horford may take on more minutes after finishing with five points, eight boards, four assists, and one block against the Celtics.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Anthony Slater
February 22, 2026
Joey Logano will likely be a popular daily fantasy pick at EchoPark Speedway for Sunday afternoon's Autotrader 400, but you have to question whether or not that is worth the risk. When it comes to races at this track and DFS strategy, it's best to focus on Place Differential, and Logano offers virtually no upside in that statistical category. However, Joey is one of the strongest drivers at EchoPark Speedway and has won two of the last six races here. He has also led a combined 321 laps over the last six events at this track. However, dominator FPTS are not as important to grab for DFS players at this track as they are at others. It's more likely that Logano goes over-valued by the daily fantasy players this weekend, and strategy-wise, it could be a better option to look for a different play on Sunday.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: Racing-Reference
February 22, 2026
The 2026 Daytona 500 Champion, Tyler Reddick, will start from the pole position for this weekend's Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway after weather washed out qualifying on Saturday morning. Although races at EchoPark Speedway tend to be quite unpredictable, having the track position and good pit stall selection definitely won't hurt Reddick's chances on Sunday afternoon. Reddick finished a career-best fourth here at EchoPark last summer, and has two top-10 results over his last three starts at this speedway. With that being said, Reddick is also a super-risky DFS play on Sunday, as those fantasy lineups should be focused on Place Differential (with this type of racing at EchoPark) and Reddick does not have any upside there. It's probably best to stay away from him in daily fantasy this weekend.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: NASCAR
February 22, 2026
Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports will start in the fourth position for this week's race at EchoPark Speedway, the Autotrader 400. This will be Elliott's first time starting inside the top five at the Atlanta track since 2022. In seven races completed at the site since 2022, Elliott has two wins and has placed in the top 20 every time. He also leads all drivers at Atlanta with a 9.1 average finish and is the track's most recent winner. In last week's Daytona 500, Elliott led two laps and looked like he could have won before fading back and finishing the race in fourth position. The No. 9 Chevrolet driver does not carry much upside from his starting position, but this is one of his top tracks, and it is a hometown race. Elliott is not recommended for cash lineups due to very low upside, but for tournaments, he can be a sneaky option that is capable of competing for the win.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: racing-reference.info
February 22, 2026
Team Penske's Ryan Blaney will start in the 22nd position for the Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway. This will be the first time that Blaney will start outside of the top 10 at the Atlanta track since its 2022 reconfiguration. In eight races at the site since 2022, Blaney has six top-10 finishes, which is the most of all drivers in that span. He is also tied for the most top-5 finishes at the track since 2022 as well. Last week at the Daytona 500, Blaney finished 27th after leading two laps and was involved in an accident at the end of the race. Blaney is one of the best drivers at drafting tracks and is always a top threat to win. Considering how he also has some upside from his starting position, he is one of the top drivers to roster for DFS this week.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: racing-reference.info
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