Nov 12, 2026, 9:21 AM ET

Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz (lower body) made an early exit against the Vegas Golden Knights, Chase Beardsley of The Hockey News reports. He was hurt when he took a hard hit along the boards. Schmaltz was able to return to the game but lasted only a couple of shifts. The Mammoth initially announced that Schmaltz was questionable to return, so he may have avoided a serious injury. However, it's uncertain whether the prolific forward will be available for Thursday's tilt against St. Louis. Schmaltz has contributed nine goals and 11 assists in 19 games, doing most of his damage on the power play. Utah was already without Logan Cooley (upper body) and Dylan Guenther (upper body) for Wednesday's action, leaving head coach Andre Tourigny facing an injury crisis up front.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Chase Beardsley

Nov 12, 2026, 9:13 AM ET

Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (upper body) missed his first game of the season on Wednesday against Vegas and is considered day-to-day, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports. While Cooley isn't expected to miss much time, he could still be unavailable for multiple games, as Utah returns to action Thursday night against St. Louis. Cooley leads the Mammoth with 11 goals and has totaled 21 points in 18 games. The team's forward group has taken several injury hits in quick succession, making players like Anders Lee and Jack McBain more appealing in fantasy. --Taavi Pailk
Source: Cole Bagley

Nov 12, 2026, 9:05 AM ET

Utah Mammoth winger Dylan Guenther (upper body) will be out of action for 2-4 weeks, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports. He missed his first game of the season Wednesday against Vegas. Guenther had sat out a couple of practices before the game, so his exit from the lineup wasn't really a surprise. The 23-year-old has notched six goals and six assists in 18 games this season. However, he's been off form for a while, managing only three points (two goals, one assist) in his last 10 outings. Logan Cooley (upper body) also didn't play Wednesday, and Nick Schmaltz (lower body) exited early, leaving Utah's frontline riddled with holes.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Cole Bagley

Nov 12, 2026, 7:46 AM ET

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns due to a right hip strain. Miller left Friday's loss to Boston in the second quarter and will now miss his second straight game. The 24-year-old is averaging 23.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals through 10 appearances, though he's shooting just 35.6% from the field. With Kon Knueppel (hamstring) also sidelined, Sion James should remain in the starting lineup, while Grayson Allen and Naz Reid figure to keep carrying a larger share of the offense.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

Nov 12, 2026, 7:36 AM ET

Dallas Mavericks forward Morez Johnson Jr. (shin) is probable for Thursday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing Monday's win over Indiana with a left shin/tibia contusion. The No. 9 overall pick has averaged 7.6 points and 5.1 rebounds in 17.0 minutes across 10 appearances, all off the bench. Johnson has already flashed some upside on the glass, pulling down a career-high 17 rebounds against Utah last Friday. With Dereck Lively II (foot) still sidelined, the rookie should remain part of Dallas' frontcourt rotation behind Daniel Gafford if he's cleared to return.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

Nov 12, 2026, 7:27 AM ET

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (quadriceps) is probable for Thursday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns after missing the last two games with right quadriceps tendinopathy. The 24-year-old is averaging 8.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.6 steals in 28.8 minutes through nine appearances. Ryan Kalkbrenner handled a larger role while Diabate was sidelined and could continue to push for playing time even after his return. Diabate remains the stronger rebounding option, but the emerging timeshare could make his minutes less predictable than they were earlier in the season.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

Nov 12, 2026, 7:18 AM ET

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors as he continues to manage a right plantar fascia issue. Embiid has played five straight games, but his shot has been off during that stretch, averaging 16.2 points and 9.2 rebounds while going 22-for-66 from the field. He's still getting to the line, converting 36 of 39 free-throw attempts over those five contests. With Adem Bona (neck) and Ariel Hukporti (Achilles) sidelined, Dean Wade could see more time at center if Embiid sits. LeBron James (back) is also questionable, leaving Philadelphia potentially thin up front.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Kyle Neubeck

Nov 12, 2026, 7:09 AM ET

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (back) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors due to low back/sciatica management. According to Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY, Philadelphia is considering giving the 41-year-old the night off. James has appeared in 10 of the team's first 12 games, averaging 15.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.3 steals in 32.6 minutes. His 23.7% shooting from three has limited his scoring efficiency, but the all-around production remains useful. Dean Wade and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could see larger roles if James sits, especially with Joel Embiid (foot) also questionable.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Kyle Neubeck

Nov 12, 2026, 7:02 AM ET

Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton (face) left Wednesday's 123-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks late in the fourth quarter after colliding heads with Ryan Rollins. Sexton finished with 10 points, three assists, one rebound, and one steal in 13 minutes while shooting 4-for-8 from the field. The Lakers have three days off before Sunday's matchup with Phoenix, giving the 27-year-old some time to recover. His role could grow if Austin Reaves (heel) isn't cleared, especially with Reaves set for further imaging after leaving Wednesday's game early.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Jovan Buha

Nov 12, 2026, 12:58 AM ET

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has gotten back on track after a shaky stretch from Weeks 7-8. Young opened the year playing very well, totaling just two turnovers through Week 6. However, his clean quarterback play has disappeared lately, as he has totaled six turnovers over his last three games. Young had two turnovers in Week 9 alone, so we definitely can't say that he has shaken off the turnover issues yet. However, he did rack up three touchdowns along the way, putting himself back in the top-12 quarterback conversation for fantasy football. In fact, he's up to 17 total touchdowns through eight games, ranking as the overall QB9 in fantasy scoring so far. Young's performance last Sunday has him rising back up the rankings in fantasy football, especially with a pair of softer matchups coming up against the Saints and Ravens. His schedule gets tougher after the Baltimore game, so managers should capitalize on this latest surge in production by starting him in fantasy football for the next two weeks. He should fare well against New Orleans and Baltimore, giving managers an opportunity to either sell high or at least solidify their quarterback spot ahead of the fantasy playoff push. In addition to his recent track record, we're also excited about Young's supporting cast. Tetairoa McMillan and Chuba Hubbard have been fantastic all year, Jalen Coker has tremendous upside despite a few recent duds, and tight ends Darren Waller and Tommy Tremble are both trending up after combining for 12 catches and two touchdowns on Sunday. All of these factors make Young a very appealing quarterback riser in fantasy football.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 12, 2026, 12:44 AM ET

Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has seen a tremendous increase in volume lately, allowing him to rank as a steady TE1 option in fantasy football. Fannin caught 16 of his 21 targets for 245 yards across Weeks 7 and 8, demonstrating a larger role and an improved rapport with quarterback Deshaun Watson. The second-year tight end did cool off a little in Week 9, as he caught two passes for 42 yards and a touchdown, and both receptions came in overtime. However, the Browns started Shedeur Sanders last Sunday with Watson ruled out, and so we can likely chalk Fannin's lower target share up to the change in quarterback. Watson is expected to return to his post as the starting quarterback in Week 10 against the Houston Texans, and we'd expect Fannin's workload to soar once again. There is arguably no pass catcher that Watson trusts more than Fannin, and the 22-year-old finds himself in an even more central role with wide receiver Denzel Boston (toe) uncertain to play this week. The Browns have a Week 11 bye, but then they return to action with another stretch of very favorable matchups against the Raiders, Bengals, Falcons, Giants, Ravens, and Colts. As long as Watson and Fannin continue to demonstrate a strong rapport, the Bowling Green product should continue to rank as a mid-range TE1 with additional upside.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 12, 2026, 12:39 AM ET

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is having another very impressive season, and his tremendous passing performances could help lead his team to the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The 27-year-old seems to have corrected last year's biggest flaw, which was turnovers. Through eight games in 2026, he has just four interceptions and one lost fumble; he's on pace for 11 turnovers, whereas last year he finished with 15. He is also on pace for 38 passing touchdowns, which would shatter his previous career-high mark of 29. The only area where Lawrence has really regressed this season is running the football. Last year, he had 359 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns. So far this season, he's at just 79 rushing yards and zero rushing scores. While the scaled-back rushing workload has certainly impacted his fantasy ceiling, you could also argue that the Jaguars are asking him to run less so that he's exposed to fewer hits and can stay healthy for a full 17-game season. He's still giving fantasy managers QB1 value with his impressive passing numbers, and that pattern should continue as he heads into the second half of the season with a strong supporting cast headlined by Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers. Lawrence also plays in a softer AFC South, with the bottom-feeding Titans and Colts, plus a Texans team whose defense has drastically underperformed. Lawrence is a must-start fantasy quarterback, and he's rising in fantasy football ahead of a softer stretch of games against the Titans, Giants, and Titans again.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 12, 2026, 12:30 AM ET

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been on fire lately, and he's making a push to rank as the overall QB1 in total scoring. Burrow has a whopping 18 touchdowns and just three turnovers over his last four games, and the fact that he is already past his bye week bodes well for his overall fantasy point total as the season goes on. Furthermore, the Bengals' star quarterback has managed to stay healthy this season, which is a refreshing improvement from 2023 and 2025. While we're only halfway through the 2026 campaign, we're hopeful that Burrow can stay healthy and strengthen his push to be the top-scoring quarterback in fantasy football for the first time in his career. As it stands, his previous career-high finish was QB3 in 2023. Burrow certainly has the supporting cast to accomplish that feat, as Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase have both been top-eight fantasy receivers in PPR leagues amid a remarkable start to the season. A relatively tough matchup awaits Burrow this week in the form of the Steelers, but then he gets a softer schedule with games against the Commanders, Saints, and Browns. A Week 14 matchup against the Chiefs has shootout potential, and then he should coast throughout the fantasy playoffs against the Panthers, Colts, and Ravens. Just when it seemed like Burrow's ceiling couldn't get any higher, he continues to trend up in fantasy football.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 12, 2026, 12:25 AM ET

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum has emerged as a borderline must-start in fantasy football, despite his role as the backup to Kyren Williams. Corum has yet to play more than 45% of the snaps in a single game this season, but he has managed to rank as the overall RB20 because of his role within the Rams' high-scoring offense. The Rams love to get him involved around the goal line, as he has now scored a touchdown in five consecutive games. He has also been fantastic in terms of efficiency with an average of 5.2 yards per carry, including 5.9 YPC over the last three weeks. The only real red flags with Corum are that he is somewhat touchdown-dependent and he hasn't been as involved in the receiving game lately. The good news is that Corum's volume could increase going forward, which gives him more looks in the passing game, and this uptick in volume should reduce managers' reliance on him to score a touchdown. Corum's anticipated role increase stems from injuries at the wide receiver position, as the Rams are now without Davante Adams (hamstring), Puka Nacua (knee), and Jordan Whittington (back) for an extended period of time. The Rams love to have Matthew Stafford throwing the football, but with an injury-riddled receiver room and tight end Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) also on IR, a lot of his passes may start going to the running back position. Williams is the team's top pass-catching back, but Corum totaled a respectable nine catches from Weeks 3-7. We can't count on Corum to maintain his insane touchdown frequency in his current role, but we do anticipate an uptick in volume that should keep him in the low-end RB2 or high-end RB3 tier going forward.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller