September 12, 2025
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that right-handed reliever
Daniel Palencia (shoulder) played catch at Wrigley Field on Friday, according to Andy Martinez of Watch Marquee Sports. It's a notable step for Palencia, as it's the first time the closer has thrown a ball since he suffered a strained right shoulder on Sunday. Currently on the 15-day injured list, the 25-year-old is eligible to return to the big-league bullpen on Sept. 23, but it's unclear if he'll be ready by then. Before his injury, Palencia was serving as Chicago's primary ninth-inning man while posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 59:16 K:BB, and a career-high 22 saves in 51 innings pitched. Since he landed on the shelf,
Andrew Kittredge has the Cubs' only save, but veteran
Brad Keller could also factor into the short-term saves picture.
--Keith HernandezSource: Watch Marquee - Andy Martinez
September 12, 2025
In his first career NFL game, rookie tight end
Tyler Warren led the Colts in targets and receptions, chipping in 76 yards through the air. Impressively, his impact on Shane Steichen's offense went beyond the numbers he was able to put on the stat sheet.
Michael Pittman Jr.'s 27-yard touchdown in the second quarter was the direct result of space created along the sideline when Dolphins' safety Ifeatu Melifonwu chose to carry Warren down the seam. In the running game, Warren at times looked like a 6th offensive lineman, clearing space for
Jonathan Taylor,
DJ Giddens, and
Daniel Jones on a day where the Colts put up 156 yards on the ground. The Colts invested a first-round draft pick in Warren, and through one week, it appears they have a clear plan to run the offense through him. Week 1 was arguably the most successful game of the Shane Steichen era, and it should not be a surprise to see Warren rewarded for his dirty work with more fantasy-friendly opportunities.
--Patrick McGrathSource: James Boyd - The Athletic
September 12, 2025
Jean Silva will look to remain undefeated in the UFC when he takes on former title challenger Diego Lopes in the main event of Noche UFC 3 on Saturday. Silva signed with the UFC back in 2023 after defeating Kevin Vallejos unanimously on Dana White's Contender Series. Since then, Silva has been on a tear, winning all five of his UFC fights, four via knockout/TKO and one via submission. Silva was last seen in action in April at UFC 314, where he defeated Bryce Mitchell via second-round submission. DraftKings sees Silva as a huge favorite with a salary of $9,200.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
September 12, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders running back
Ashton Jeanty had a tough Week 1 against the Patriots, managing just 40 yards from scrimmage but salvaging his day with a three-yard touchdown run. Encouragingly, Jeanty dominated the backfield workload, logging 86% of snaps and handling 19 of the team's 22 rushing attempts, cementing himself as the clear lead back. Week 2 presents another challenge, as the Chargers limited the Chiefs to just 98 rushing yards in their opener. If Los Angeles sells out to stop the run the way New England did, the Raiders may lean more on
Geno Smith and the passing game, potentially capping Jeanty's ceiling. Still, his elite usage keeps him firmly in the RB2 mix with touchdown upside.
--Shaun AlbinSource: raiders.com
September 12, 2025
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver
Isaac TeSlaa only saw one target in Week 1, but he made it count with a highlight-reel, one-handed touchdown grab. Lions offensive coordinator John Morton said after the game that the team plans to get TeSlaa more involved going forward, which could start with Detroit's Week 2 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Between wide receivers
Amon-Ra St. Brown and
Jameson Williams, as well as tight end
Sam LaPorta and running back
Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions still have multiple pass-catchers above TeSlaa in the pecking order for targets and touches. That makes TeSlaa more of a long-term stash in deep leagues than a viable fantasy starter at wide receiver in Week 2.
--Will BradySource: Woodward Sports Network
September 12, 2025
Carolina Panthers second-year wide receiver
Xavier Legette was on the field for 78% of the Panthers' offensive plays in their Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, he secured three of his seven targets for a disappointing 10 yards. This was another underwhelming performance for a player the Panthers drafted in 2024 to be their WR1. The good news is that Legette's high snap count and seven targets show he is getting opportunities in the offense. In Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals, he could see an increased target share, as Panthers' WR3
Hunter Renfrow (rib) has been limited at practice due to a rib injury. The Cardinals' pass defense is not one of the league's best, and it's reasonable to expect the Panthers' offense to take a step forward in their second game. Legette is best left on the waiver wire and is mainly an option in deep leagues until he and
Bryce Young can get on the same page and he makes the most of his opportunities.
--Jp SticcoSource: ESPN
September 12, 2025
Chicago Cubs outfielder
Kyle Tucker (calf) is hitting and throwing, but he will not begin running until after the weekend and is "unlikely" to come off the 10-day injured list when he's eligible on Tuesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Tucker is making progress from a left-calf strain, but he won't return early next week for fantasy managers. The Cubs will be pretty careful with the 28-year-old All-Star, but barring a setback, he should be back with Chicago before the end of September. With Tucker out lately, the Cubs have been mixing and matching in right field with
Seiya Suzuki and
Willi Castro. Tucker went through a little slump at the plate last month, but had bounced back nicely right before injuring his calf. When he's healthy and back with the Cubs, the former first-rounder will be a must-start in all fantasy lineups.
--Keith HernandezSource: Watch Marquee - Andy Martinez
September 12, 2025
If Week 1's performance is any indication, Carolina Panthers running back
Rico Dowdle is nothing more than a handcuff for fantasy managers. The 1,000-yard rusher from last season with the Dallas Cowboys, Dowdle, touched the ball just five times in Week 1, while starter
Chuba Hubbard had 19 touches. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this dynamic to change much for Dowdle in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. While he is not a starter-level option, Dowdle's high-end skillset makes him a very valuable player to roster. If you have room at the end of your bench, Dowdle is a strong stash candidate. If Hubbard were to miss any time, Dowdle would immediately jump into a workhorse role, making him a decent stash in redraft leagues. However, he should not be started in any format in Week 2 vs. Arizona.
--Jp SticcoSource: ESPN
September 12, 2025
Diego Lopes will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Jean Silva in the main event of Noche UFC 3 on Saturday. In his last bout, Lopes was picked apart for five rounds by Alexander Volkanovski in their UFC 314 vacant title fight, but before that, Lopes was on a five-fight winning streak, having beaten Sodiq Yusuff, Dan Ige and former title challenger Brian Ortega. Known for his striking and toughness, Lopes enters this bout with a UFC record of 5-2. DraftKings sees Lopes as a big underdog with a salary of $7,000.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
September 12, 2025
Carolina Panthers running back
Chuba Hubbard rushed for 57 yards on 16 carries and caught a 27-yard touchdown on three receptions against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. The good news for fantasy managers is that the offseason addition of
Rico Dowdle did not cut into Hubbard's workload, as Dowdle had just five touches. The bad news is that Hubbard averaged a pedestrian 3.6 yards per carry. In Week 2, Hubbard will look to get the ground game going against the Arizona Cardinals, who surrendered 107 rushing yards to the New Orleans Saints in Week 1. While the Cardinals' run defense is far from elite, the Panthers' offensive struggles could limit Hubbard's upside. Hubbard should continue to be treated as an RB2/Flex play in Week 2, with more value in PPR leagues. If the Panthers can figure out their passing game, Hubbard should be able to find more room to run. However, don't expect a top-tier performance unless the offense takes a significant step forward.
--Jp SticcoSource: ESPN
September 12, 2025
Detroit Lions wide receiver
Jameson Williams was quiet in Week 1, hauling in four of five targets for just 23 receiving yards in his team's 27-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Williams will now face the Chicago Bears in Week 2, whom he recorded 10 catches for 171 yards and a touchdown against across two games last season. However, there's reason to think this Sunday could be a struggle for Williams. For one, Chicago is likely to get star corner Jaylon Johnson (calf/groin) back in the lineup after Johnson missed Week 1. Secondly, Detroit could be without starting left tackle Taylor Decker, which could speed up quarterback
Jared Goff's time-to-throw and make it difficult for Williams to earn downfield targets. Williams still has big-play potential, but he profiles as a boom/bust low-end WR3/flex option in Week 2.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback
Geno Smith (hamstring) practiced in full on Thursday and did not appear on the injury report ahead of a Week 2 matchup with the Chargers. Smith opened the year strong, finishing as the QB11 in standard formats after throwing for 362 yards while leading all quarterbacks in yards per completion (15.1). Chip Kelly's creative offense appears to be unlocking the best in Smith, positioning him as a steady low-end QB1/high-end backup option moving forward. This week's matchup offers upside, as the Chargers surrendered the 11th-most passing yards in Week 1, giving Smith a prime opportunity to exploit an underwhelming secondary.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Raiders.com
September 12, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman
Ketel Marte (foot) is scheduled to be in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. The Diamondbacks will see how Marte is feeling when he comes in before the game. Marte is hitting .171 (6-for-35) in a small sample size so far in September and left Wednesday's game early against the San Francisco Giants with a right-foot bruise. Thankfully, X-rays were negative, and the 31-year-old All-Star should be back in there on Friday. Fantasy managers will want to make sure Marte isn't scratched just before first pitch, and they'll also be hoping he can turn it around at the plate against Twins right-hander
Pablo Lopez on Friday. He's gone 1-for-3 with an RBI in his career against Lopez.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - John Gambadoro
September 12, 2025
Carolina Panthers quarterback
Bryce Young completed 18 of 35 pass attempts (51.4%) for 154 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the Panthers' Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Young looked sharp on quick passes (3-step drops), completing 11 of 15 attempts for 92 yards. However, he struggled on plays that needed time to develop, finishing just 7 of 20 attempts for 62 yards and an interception. Young and the Panthers will travel to Arizona in Week 2 to take on the 1-0 Cardinals. In the Cardinals' Week 1 victory (20-13) against the New Orleans Saints, Arizona’s defense surrendered 315 total yards (214 through the air and 107 on the ground). Given that Week 1 is a tiny sample size, it is also essential to consider their 2024 performance, where they allowed only two players to pass for over 300 yards. Young's struggles in Week 1 make him an impossible fantasy start in 1QB leagues until he significantly improves. The former No. 1 overall pick is mainly an option in 2QB or superflex leagues against the Cardinals in Week 2.
--Jp SticcoSource: ESPN
September 12, 2025
UFC veteran Rob Font will look for his third consecutive win when he takes on David Martinez in the UFC Noche 3 co-main event on Saturday. After losing back-to-back fights to Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo, Font bounced back with two consecutive wins. First, he defeated Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision, and more recently, he edged out a split decision against Jean Matsumoto. Known for his boxing, Font has gone 12-7 since joining the promotion. DraftKings sees Font as the favorite with a salary of $8,500.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
September 12, 2025
Detroit Lions wide receiver
Amon-Ra St. Brown was held in check by the Green Bay Packers in Week 1, recording four catches for 45 yards on six targets. As a player who typically does his best work out of the slot, St. Brown has an easier matchup on paper in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears, who could be without starting nickel corner Kyler Gordon (hamstring). The Lions could be without starting left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder), which may incentivize quarterback
Jared Goff to prioritize St. Brown as a short-area target. In eight career games against Chicago, St. Brown has recorded 46 catches for 515 yards and two touchdowns. He profiles as a must-start fantasy wide receiver in Week 2.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers cemented himself as the offense's most reliable option in Week 1, drawing 10 targets and converting eight into 97 yards. As the veteran presence in a young receiving corps, Meyers has quickly earned the trust of
Geno Smith, thriving as a chain-mover while
Tre Tucker and Dont'e Thornton Jr. stretch the field vertically. His high-volume role makes him a consistent fantasy asset, and if
Brock Bowers (knee) is sidelined, Meyers could see an even larger workload as the Raiders lean on his reliability. Ranked as RotoBaller's WR22 for Week 2, Meyers should be locked into starting lineups across all formats.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Raiders.com
September 12, 2025
David Martinez will look to extend his win streak when he takes on UFC veteran Rob Font in the co-main event of Noche UFC 3 on Saturday. Martinez earned his UFC contract by defeating Xavier Franklin on Dana White's Contender Series. He successfully made his UFC debut in his last fight against Saimon Oliveira after finishing Oliveira via first-round knockout. He's currently on an 8-fight winning streak. DraftKings sees Martinez as the underdog with a salary of $7,700.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
September 12, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back
Quinshon Judkins is officially listed as questionable to make his NFL debut in Week 2 versus the division-rival Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, according to Tony Grossi. The Browns think Judkins is in good shape, but the 21-year-old practiced with the team on Thursday for the first time since mandatory minicamp in the spring due to a domestic-violence incident. Even if Judkins is active on Sunday, he'll likely work as the team's RB3 behind
Jerome Ford and fellow rookie
Dylan Sampson, making him one to fade in all fantasy formats. Although nothing is official yet, there are rumblings that the NFL could come down hard on Judkins and suspend him for two to four games, even though he wasn't formally charged in his domestic-violence case. The Browns have until Saturday afternoon to officially activate him and put him on the 53-man roster.
--Keith HernandezSource: Land on Demand - Tony Grossi
September 12, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver
Dont'e Thornton Jr. was quiet in the team's Week 1 win over New England, logging just two catches on four targets for 45 yards while playing 60% of the snaps. Encouragingly, he drew more targets than
Tre Tucker despite fewer snaps, and the Raiders leaned on the passing game as
Geno Smith threw for 362 yards. With Chip Kelly determined to stretch the field, Thornton's speed keeps him in play as a stash with big-play potential. The Week 2 matchup adds intrigue, as the Chargers just allowed the 10th-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in Week 1, giving Thornton an outside chance to make noise if he sees increased usage. Until his role grows, he's best kept on benches, but the upside is worth monitoring.
--Shaun AlbinSource: raiders.com
September 12, 2025
Detroit Lions kicker
Jake Bates held up his end of the bargain in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers, nailing both of his field goal attempts and an extra-point try in his team's 27-13 loss. Bates will not have to worry about any potential weather issues in Week 2, as the Lions return home to the domed Ford Field to take on the Chicago Bears. Bates has more career points scored (21) against Chicago than any other NFL team. The Lions should also have an easier time moving the football and generating scoring opportunities against the Bears than they did against the Packers. Bates profiles as a low-end top-12 fantasy kicker in Week 2 against Chicago.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Rafa Garcia will look to win back-to-back fights when he takes on Jared Gordon on the main card of Noche UFC 3 on Saturday. Garcia was last seen in action in March at UFC Mexico City, where he got back in the win column by defeating Vinc Pichel via unanimous decision. Before that, Garcia lost to Grant Dawson via second-round TKO. Garcia holds a 5-4 record in the promotion. DraftKings sees Garcia as a big underdog with a salary of $7,100.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
September 12, 2025
The Detroit Lions' defense allowed 27 points without recording a sack or forcing a turnover against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1. They should have an easier matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 2, particularly in terms of getting pressure on the quarterback. Bears signal-caller
Caleb Williams was sacked 68 times in 2024, the most of any NFL QB. Detroit suffered an injury scare in Week 1 when cornerback Terrion Arnold (groin) was forced to leave early with a groin injury, but Arnold has practiced in full this week and is expected to play on Sunday. The Lions D/ST profiles as a low-end top-12 unit for fantasy in Week 2 against Chicago.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Jared Gordon will look to win back-to-back fights when he takes on Rafa Garcia on the main card of Noche UFC 3 on Saturday. Gordon returned to the win column in his last outing in May at UFC Vegas 106, where he finished Thiago Moises via first-round TKO. Prior to his last bout with Moises, Gordon lost a controversial split decision to Nasrat Haqparast. He has fought the likes of Charles Oliveira, Grant Dawson, and Paddy Pimblett throughout his UFC tenure, going 9-6 with one NC since joining the promotion. DraftKings sees Gordon as a significant favorite with a salary of $9,100.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
September 12, 2025
Detroit Lions tight end
Sam LaPorta was one of the few Lions who delivered a decent fantasy performance in Week 1, hauling in six of his nine targets for 79 yards against the Green Bay Packers. LaPorta will now face the Chicago Bears in Week 2, a team he has scored three touchdowns against in four career games played. Chicago allowed just three catches and 15 yards to Minnesota Vikings tight end
T.J. Hockenson in Week 1. LaPorta's Lions have health and productivity questions along their offensive line, but that could actually help LaPorta's outlook by forcing
Jared Goff to target the short and intermediate areas of the field more often. LaPorta is a must-start fantasy tight end against Chicago in Week 2.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (groin) was limited in practice again on Friday, but head coach Aaron Glenn expects him to play in Week 2 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills on Sunday, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. It's good news for the Jets' defense this weekend, but it doesn't mean we wouldn't fade their defense/special teams unit in fantasy against the high-octane Bills offense, especially after the Pittsburgh Steelers just put up over 30 points against the Jets in Week 1. Gardner could end up being listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report, but it looks like he'll be able to suit up on Sunday. When fully healthy, Gardner is one of the NFL's best lockdown corners.
UPDATE: Gardner was removed from the final injury report and will play on Sunday.--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garofolo
September 12, 2025
Dustin Stoltzfus will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Kelvin Gastelum on the main card of Noche UFC 3 on Saturday. Ever since he joined the promotion, Stoltzfus has been inconsistent. He started his UFC career on a three-fight losing skid before returning to the win column. He's gone 3-3 in his last six. Stoltzfus was last seen in action in May at UFC Vegas 106, where he dropped a unanimous decision to Nursulton Ruziboev. DraftKings sees Stoltzfus as the underdog with a salary of $7,200.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
September 12, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Christian Kirk (hamstring) is missing his second straight day of practice on Friday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Kirk missed the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday and looks primed to miss his second straight game to begin the 2025 season in Monday night's tilt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, the 28-year-old has one more chance to practice on Saturday. But as of now, fantasy managers shouldn't like Kirk's chances of playing in Week 2. Rookie
Jaylin Noel was expected to see most of the slot duties in Week 1 with Kirk out, but he caught just one of two targets for seven yards. The Texans spread the ball around and couldn't do much on offense against the Rams. Expect
Nico Collins to continue to see the vast majority of looks in the passing attack if Kirk sits, with Noel, rookie
Jayden Higgins, and
Xavier Hutchinson battling for secondary looks.
--Keith HernandezSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
September 12, 2025
Detroit Lions quarterback
Jared Goff averaged just 5.8 yards per pass attempt in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. He was also sacked four times, and could now be without starting left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) in Week 2. Goff does have an easier matchup on paper this Sunday against the Chicago Bears, whom he torched for 523 passing yards and five touchdowns across two games in 2024. However, particularly if Decker cannot play, Detroit's offensive line looks significantly worse in 2025 and may prevent Goff from consistently pushing the ball downfield. He profiles as a mid-tier fantasy QB2 in Week 2 against the Bears.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Kelvin Gastelum will look to return to the win column when he takes on Dustin Stoltzfus on the main card of Noche UFC 3 on Saturday. Once touted as the future of the welterweight division, Gastelum has been hampered by inconsistency, injuries, discipline issues and weight problems. Gastelum was last seen in action in June at UFC 316, where he was outclassed and ultimately defeated unanimously by Joe Pyfer. DraftKings sees Gastelum as a big favorite with a salary of $9,000.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
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