January 23, 2026
Baltimore Orioles shortstop
Gunnar Henderson (shoulder) wasn't 100 percent healthy during the 2025 campaign. According to Matt Weyrich, Henderson was playing through a shoulder impingement and inflammation last season. This injury could be part of the reason why Henderson's stats regressed last season. His slash line took a hit; most notably, his OPS went from .893 in 2024 to .787 last season. Henderson saw his home run numbers go from 37 during the 2024 campaign to 17 long balls last season. The good news is that Henderson is now fully healthy heading into Spring Training. Fantasy managers should expect a bounce-back campaign from Henderson in 2026.
--Andy WebbSource: Matt Weyrich
January 23, 2026
New England Patriots wide receiver
DeMario Douglas scored in the Divisional Round win over the Houston Texans last weekend, but he had only two catches and 36 yards otherwise. Douglas never had more than four catches in a single game during the regular season, and he hasn't caught more than two passes in a contest since the Dec. 1 win over the New York Giants. The 25-year-old had a total of 31 receptions (46 targets) for 447 yards and three touchdowns in 17 regular-season games. Douglas finished fifth on the team among receivers in last Sunday's win with just 17 snaps on offense. He has played over 34% of the snaps in a game just once, and that was all the way back in Week 1. With Douglas not seeing the field much and quarterback
Drake Maye spreading targets around, it seems unlikely that Douglas will have breakout potential in the AFC Championship against a Denver Broncos team that allowed the fifth-fewest half-PPR points per game to WRs. During the regular season, Douglas averaged just 5.0 half-PPR points per game.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 23, 2026
Baltimore Orioles outfielder
Heston Kjerstad (fatigue) will be a full participant during Spring Training, according to O's manager Craig Albernaz. Kjerstad didn't play after late July last season due to fatigue issues. He later underwent treatment for an undisclosed medical condition, but appears to be fully healthy now. The 26-year-old slashed .192/.240/.327 with four home runs, 19 RBI, and one steal in 54 games with the Orioles last season. The former first-round pick hasn't quite put it all together at the MLB level yet. He doesn't exactly have a clear path to consistent playing time in Baltimore to begin the season. Kjestad still has promising potential, so he's someone to keep an eye on during camp.
--Andy WebbSource: Jacob Calvin Meyer
January 23, 2026
Seattle Seahawks tight end
AJ Barner put up a donut in the Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers despite the team scoring 41 points. Barner was the TE14 overall in half-PPR points during the regular season, catching 52 of his 68 targets for 519 yards and six touchdowns as Seattle's primary tight end. Seattle didn't really need to throw the ball much last weekend, though, with quarterback
Sam Darnold attempting only 17 passes. The 23-year-old second-year TE will most likely need to get involved on Sunday in the NFC Championship if they are going to keep up with the high-scoring Los Angeles Rams. Barner is poised to bounce back, but he'll also become more volatile with rookie tight end
Elijah Arroyo (knee) returning from Injured Reserve. It's worth noting that Barner looked good in both previous games against the Rams, combining for 14 receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown on a healthy 17 targets.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 23, 2026
The New York Mets have traded right-handed pitcher
Cooper Criswell to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations. Criswell was designated for assignment by the Mets following the trade for
Freddy Peralta and
Tobias Myers. Criswell was the odd man out in New York, but should compete for a 26-man roster spot in camp with Seattle. Last season, Criswell posted a 3.57 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and a 9/5 K/BB ratio across seven appearances with the Boston Red Sox. Criswell registered a 4.08 ERA in 26 games (18 starts) with Boston during the 2024 campaign. This is a low-risk move for the Mariners, who could get a decent swingman in Criswell.
--Andy WebbSource: Seattle Mariners
January 23, 2026
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Cooper Kupp will have a revenge game in the NFC Championship on Sunday against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams. Kupp is coming off one of his better games of the year in the Divisional Round blowout win over the San Francisco 49ers, catching all five of his targets for 60 yards. The 32-year-old took a clear back seat to star wideout
Jaxon Smith-Njigba in his first year in Seattle, and he wasn't even among the top 50 WRs in half-PPR points per game. Kupp caught 47 of 70 targets during 16 regular-season games for 593 yards and only two touchdowns. He didn't stand out in either of the two previous games against L.A. this year, catching a combined six passes for 62 yards on 11 targets. The Rams have allowed the most half-PPR points per game to WRs in the last five weeks, but Kupp will continue to be a low-upside, touchdown-dependent receiver for fantasy purposes.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 23, 2026
New England Patriots wide receiver
Kayshon Boutte has had two of his better performances of the season in two postseason games this year, combining for seven catches, 141 yards, and a touchdown on nine targets in wins over the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans. Can Boutte keep it going heading into Sunday's AFC Championship tilt in Denver against the Broncos? The 23-year-old former sixth-rounder wasn't even in the top-50 wideouts during the regular season in terms of half-PPR points per game, but he's peaking at the right time. In 14 regular-season games, Boutte had 33 catches for 551 yards and a career-high six touchdowns. It's going to be tough for Boutte to maintain his recent output, considering the Broncos' defense allowed the fifth-fewest half-PPR points per game (21.2) to wideouts, including a league-low six touchdown receptions.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 23, 2026
Despite just one catch for five yards in the Divisional Round victory over the Houston Texans last weekend, New England Patriots tight end
Hunter Henry has the most upside at the position going into the AFC Championship on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Of the remaining tight ends playing this weekend, Henry was by far the most productive for fantasy managers during the 2025 regular season, catching 60 of his 87 targets for 768 yards and seven touchdowns. Through two postseason games, he has four grabs on seven targets for 69 yards and one touchdown. The 31-year-old veteran is a good bet to bounce back from his stinker last weekend, and he'll be facing off against a Broncos defense that was middle of the pack in terms of half-PPR points allowed per game to tight ends. Henry should be a strong safety blanket for quarterback
Drake Maye in hostile territory.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 23, 2026
New England Patriots wide receiver
Stefon Diggs will be faced with a challenging matchup against the hosting Denver Broncos and star cornerback Patrick Surtain II in the AFC Championship this Sunday. Diggs has had modest production in two playoff games this year, catching six of 11 targets for 56 yards, but he did manage to find the end zone in last weekend's Divisional Round victory over a tough Houston Texans defense. During 17 regular-season games, Diggs ranked 26th among WRs with 102 targets and 29th in half-PPR points per game (9.9). The 32-year-old relied on efficiency (11.9 yards per catch and 68.7% catch rate) over volume in his first year in New England. Diggs scored just four times during the regular season, and he'll be facing a lockdown Denver defense that allowed a season-low four TD catches to receivers in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 23, 2026
Coming off a season-low 19 receiving yards in the Divisional Round victory over the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Jaxon Smith-Njigba feels like a lock for big production in Sunday's NFC Championship game against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Not only has the Rams' defense allowed the most half-PPR points per game (30.8) to opposing wideouts over the last five weeks, but JSN tormented L.A. in their previous two meetings in 2025. In two contests against the Rams in the regular season, Smith-Njigba caught 17 of his 25 targets for 201 yards and one touchdown. He was second to only
Puka Nacua in overall half-PPR points during 17 regular-season games and led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards on 119 receptions. In what could very well be another shootout between these two teams in Seattle on Sunday, Smith-Njigba has arguably the most fantasy upside of any WR this weekend.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 23, 2026
New England Patriots quarterback
Drake Maye is on the doorstep of his first Super Bowl appearance in just his second year in the league, but he will need to limit turnovers if he's going to lead his team to a victory on Sunday in the AFC Championship against the Denver Broncos. In his first two playoff games, Maye threw for 447 yards on 56 pass attempts for four touchdowns and two interceptions, but he also fumbled four times (lost two) in the Divisional Round win over the Houston Texans. The 23-year-old put himself in the MVP discussion during the regular season by leading the league in completion percentage (72%), yards per attempt (8.9), and QBR (77.1). Maye also finished as the QB3 in overall fantasy points in his sophomore campaign. He'll have his work cut out for him this Sunday in Denver, though, with the Broncos' defense allowing the seventh-fewest passing yards per game (187.2) and sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing QBs during the regular season.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 23, 2026
So far in two postseason games, New England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson has been the preferred backfield option over rookie
TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson has 26 carries for 123 yards rushing while adding seven catches on eight targets for an additional 86 yards in wins over the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans. Meanwhile, Henderson has only 52 scrimmage yards. The 27-year-old Stevenson had 16 carries for 70 yards and added four receptions for 11 yards in the Divisional Round win over Houston. He should continue to be a big part of the game plan in Sunday's AFC Championship tilt against the hosting Denver Broncos. It's a poor matchup on the road against one of the top-ranked defenses in the NFL. The Broncos D allowed the second-fewest rushing yards per game (91.1) during the regular season and the fewest half-PPR points per game allowed to RBs.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 23, 2026
New England Patriots rookie running back
TreVeyon Henderson has not really moved the needle in fantasy football in his first two career playoff games in wins against the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans, carrying the ball 21 times for 52 yards while catching two passes for seven yards. The 23-year-old second-rounder out of Ohio State showed plenty of upside in his first 17 regular-season games, racking up 911 rushing yards and nine rushing TDs on 180 carries, but so far in the postseason, he has taken a back seat to
Rhamondre Stevenson. Henderson's production tends to come in bunches; the last four games that he's scored in were all two-touchdown performances. The odds are against a multi-score outing in Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos, a defense that allowed the second-fewest rushing yards per game (91.1) and the fewest half-PPR points per game (15.7) to opposing RBs during the regular season.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 23, 2026
Seattle Seahawks running back
Kenneth Walker III should be considered one of the top RB options in fantasy football playoff leagues heading into Sunday's NFC Championship game against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Walker had season-highs in carries (19), rushing yards (116), and rushing touchdowns (three) in the Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers, and he should see heavy volume again as the unquestioned lead back now that
Zach Charbonnet (knee) is out with a torn ACL. Walker excelled in two regular-season games versus the Rams, too, carrying the ball 27 times for a combined 167 yards (6.19 yards per carry) and two touchdowns while adding six receptions for another 108 yards. L.A.'s defense hasn't been as great late in the year, either, and they've allowed the 11th-most half-PPR points to RBs in the last five weeks.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 23, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (ankle) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jones is back in the mix following an eight-game absence due to an ankle sprain. The expectation is that his minutes will be closely monitored, given he hasn't played since January 8. When healthy, Jones is a reliable contributor, so fantasy managers should check their waivers to see if he's available. This season, Jones is averaging 9.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists across 28.3 minutes per game. He's probably more of a deep league option, but could have more value in the future.
Saddiq Bey and
Yves Missi could see reduced playing time with Jones returning on Friday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
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
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