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Kurt Kitayama Bringing Strong Form to Baycurrent Classic
Kurt Kitayama has found a lot of success this season, missing only two cuts while recording 11 top-25 finishes, including a runner-up at the Genesis Invitational. He now turns to the Baycurrent Classic looking to keep the strong run going. On the year, Kitayama ranks 26th in total strokes gained (+0.720 strokes per round), 34th off the tee (+0.318), ninth on approach (+0.608), and 22nd in total driving. The only thing holding him back from more consistent top-end results is his putting, where he ranks 105th and is losing -0.120 strokes per round. On top of this, he ranks in the 96th percentile in approach play from 150-200 yards, a range that should prove important this week. Kitayama finished T48 at Yokohama Country Club last season, but he is playing some of the best golf of his career and looks set up for another strong tournament.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Jalen Coker Could Return After Panthers' Bye Week
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) could be back when the team returns from its Week 5 bye. ESPN reported Wednesday that Carolina is hopeful Coker will be ready for the Week 6 trip to Philadelphia after he missed Sunday night's win over Detroit. Coker suffered the quad injury during the Panthers' Week 3 loss to Cleveland, finishing that game with two catches for 18 yards before leaving in the second half. He was able to practice on a limited basis late last week but was ultimately held out against the Lions. Coker had been one of Bryce Young's most productive targets before getting hurt, catching 18 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns through three games. With Xavier Legette on injured reserve, getting Coker back after the bye would give Carolina another established option alongside Tetairoa McMillan.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kayden Dixon-Wyatt Has Difficult Fantasy Outlook In Week 6
USC wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt has a difficult fantasy matchup against Penn State in Week 6. The true freshman wide receiver has had an impressive start to his college career, catching 25 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns. He is also leading the Trojans in target share with a 17.7% target rate. However, in Week 5 against Washington, he did not catch a pass and had only two targets. Sophomore wide receiver Tanook Hines caught five of eight targets in Week 5. That was the first game where Hines out-targeted Dixon-Wyatt. Penn State's pass defense is an elite unit, allowing only 119.6 pass yards per game, which ranks third-best in the nation. Penn State allows 173.2 rushing yards per game, which suggests USC may take a ground-and-pound approach in the matchup. Dixon-Wyatt ranks as RotoBaller's WR59, and fantasy owners should look elsewhere for production.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Troy Franklin Only a Deep-League Waiver Stash for Now
Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin has barely been involved this season, but Pat Bryant's ankle injury at least cracks the door open for him again. Franklin has drawn only four targets through four games, catching two for 48 yards, after finishing 2025 with 65 receptions for 709 yards and six touchdowns. Bryant is expected to miss a few weeks, so Denver will have snaps to redistribute behind Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton. Marvin Mims Jr. is still in that mix too, which is why Franklin's opportunity is more interesting than trustworthy right now. He was not targeted at all against San Francisco in Week 4 and has yet to see more than two targets in a game this season. RotoBaller has him at WR63 for Week 5 against the Chargers, and he does not appear among its current top 85 mid-week waiver options. In deeper leagues, Franklin is a speculative stash to watch rather than someone worth chasing with meaningful waiver priority.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brian Harman Looking to Find Success in Japan
Brian Harman has not found the success he was hoping for this year, recording just one top-10 finish, a T3 at the 3M Open. He now looks to find another strong finish at the Baycurrent Classic. Harman ranks 54th on approach (+0.252 strokes per round) and 48th around the greens (+0.252), but has struggled off the tee, losing -0.234 strokes per round and ranking 130th. He also ranks 128th in total driving. Harman is making his course debut at Yokohama Country Club, where good driving and strong approach play should be rewarded. If he can find fairways and maintain his precision on approach, he can hang around the leaderboard, but his lack of upside makes him more of a risky play this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Justin Bowick Top-Five Wide Receiver For Week 6
Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Bowick has top-10 wide receiver upside in Week 6 against UCF. This season, Bowick is the WR29 with 20 receptions for 344 yards and four touchdowns. Bowick's best game came against Murray State when he hauled in nine catches for 178 yards and two touchdowns and scored 34.3 fantasy points. The Cowboys' targets have largely split between Bowick and Wyatt Young, with Young commanding a 17.7% target share and Bowick getting 23% of the team's targets. Young got only one target in the team's 59-0 win over Murray State. Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker has proven he can support multiple top-25 wide receivers, so Young and Bowick will both have plenty of opportunities throughout the season. UCF is allowing 223.4 passing yards per game. Bowick is ranked as RotoBaller's WR5 for Week 6, and he should be started in all leagues.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Tyreek Hill Remains Under NFL Review Amid Civil Abuse Allegations
Free-agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill remains under NFL review as a civil case tied to his divorce moves forward in Florida. Hill's ex-wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, testified Tuesday that he physically abused her during their marriage, and her complaint alleges eight separate incidents. Hill has denied the allegations and does not face criminal charges. Court TV reported that Vaccaro testified about one incident in which Hill grabbed at her jewelry, pushed her onto a bed, and put his hands around her neck. The NFL's Personal Conduct Policy review remains active, which could still affect Hill's availability if the league ultimately determines that a violation occurred. His agent has also been negotiating with teams as Hill works toward an NFL return, with Kansas City among those that have shown interest. RotoBaller currently recommends Hill as a stash in leagues with 14 or more teams while both his playing status and the league review remain unresolved.
Source: Court TV
Source: Court TV
Keegan Bradley Looking to Find His Game in Japan
After recording six top-10 finishes and a win in 2025, Keegan Bradley took a step in the wrong direction this season, with his best result being a T12 at the RBC Heritage. He will tee it up hoping for a stronger finish this week at the Baycurrent Classic. On the year, Bradley ranks 51st in total strokes gained (+0.459 per round), 65th off the tee (+0.140), 73rd on approach (+0.149), and 34th in total driving, all important metrics at Yokohama Country Club. Bradley is a former winner of this event, albeit when the tournament was held at Narashino Country Club under a different name. While his numbers haven't quite translated to results this season, a trip overseas to a country where he has previously won could be what he needs to finally put together a strong finish.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Tyson Bagent Only an Option in Two-QB Leagues for Week 5
There is another start coming for Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent, but the opportunity matters a lot more in superflex and two-quarterback leagues. Bagent handled the Jets well enough in Week 4, completing 25 of 34 passes for a career-high 268 yards in a 23-12 win. The fantasy line was much less interesting. He did not throw a touchdown, was intercepted once, and added only one rushing yard on four carries. Chicago also had little reason to ask for more with Kyle Monangai running 30 times for 146 yards and two scores. Bagent is expected to start Sunday again at Green Bay while Caleb Williams remains sidelined by a hamstring injury. RotoBaller has Bagent at QB26 for Week 5 and lists him as an add only in two-quarterback leagues. That makes him useful if a Superflex manager simply needs a starting quarterback this week, but there is not enough passing or rushing upside here to make him worth chasing in ordinary one-QB formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Drew Mestemaker Will Keep Rolling In Week 6
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker will continue his top-10 QB season in Week 6 against UCF. Mestemaker's Cowboy career got off to a rough start against Tulsa, when he scored just 9.94 fantasy points; since then, however, he has been rolling. In Week 2 against Oregon, he put up 35.58 fantasy points; in Week 3, he put up 30.36 fantasy points; and in Week 4, he scored 28.56 fantasy points. For the season, Mestemaker ranks outside the top-25 QBs in total points, but in terms of fantasy points per game, he is the QB15. UCF has been an average pass defense this season, allowing 223.4 passing yards per game. In Week 5, Houston quarterback Conner Weigman scored 32.56 fantasy points, mostly from three rushing touchdowns. Mestemaker has proved to be matchup-proof this season, which is why he is ranked as RotoBaller's QB5 for Week 6.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ryan Lindgren Limited to Handful of Minutes Against Vegas
Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryan Lindgren (upper body) logged only 3:57 of ice time in Tuesday's loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He sustained an upper-body injury early in the game. Initially, Lindgren remained on the bench, but the team ruled him out for the rest of the game before the second period. Lindgren is pointless through four games this season but has averaged a block per game while posting a plus-three rating. His injury-related absence would give Josh Mahura or Ville Ottavainen a chance to play when the Kraken return to action on Friday against Detroit.
Source: Seattle Kraken PR
Source: Seattle Kraken PR
Naz Reid Scores 13 Points in Hornets Preseason Debut
Charlotte Hornets forward/center Naz Reid recorded 13 points and four rebounds in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 124-90 preseason loss to the Brooklyn Nets. He shot 3-for-9 from the field, 1-for-5 from three, and 6-for-7 at the line. Head coach Charles Lee highlighted Reid's versatility and ability to create out of mismatches after the game. Reid averaged 13.6 points and 6.2 rebounds in 26.1 minutes with Minnesota last season, mostly in a reserve role. If he sticks in the starting lineup in Charlotte, the extra minutes should give him more chances to score and rebound.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Ashton Daniels has QB1 Upside In Week 6
Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels has a fantasy-friendly Week 6 matchup against Louisville. Daniels had the best game of his Seminoles career in Week 5 against Virginia, completing 12 of 19 passes for 183 yards and one interception. However, Daniels turned 13 designed runs into 168 yards and five touchdowns, including an 81-yard touchdown run. Daniels finished Week 5 as the QB1, scoring 49.92 fantasy points. This season, Daniels is the QB16 with 126.16 fantasy points. In Week 3 at Alabama, he scored 34.78 fantasy points and threw for 377 yards and two touchdowns, proving he can provide elite fantasy production against elite defenses. Thankfully, he plays against a Louisville defense that allows 266.8 passing yards per game, ranking in the bottom 10 in the nation. RotoBaller ranks Daniels as the QB2 for Week 6, and he should be started in all leagues.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Marvin Mims Jr. to See Increased Role with Teammate Injured
Denver Broncos wide receiver and returner Marvin Mims Jr. caught one of three targets for 10 yards in the 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Although Mims didn't have a productive Week 4, his role increased after second-year receiver Pat Bryant was injured. Mims' snap share rose from 17% in Week 1 to 27% in Week 4. With Bryant (ankle) expected to be placed on injured reserve, Mims could see his role grow further in the coming weeks. While he's still likely to play a smaller role than Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, and Troy Franklin, Mims is a receiver to watch in deeper leagues and is one injury away from a solid role in the Broncos' receiving room.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Justin Thomas Making Spot Start at Baycurrent Classic For a Fourth Time
We aren't likely to see many of the world's top players much this fall, but this Japan event seems to draw a collection of top players for its field every year. Justin Thomas is part of those names this year, as he was in '24, '21, and '20, finishing T2 in his two most recent appearances. He's coming off another successful Presidents Cup, where he was instrumental in taking some of the rookies under his wing and earned two and a half points for the Americans. While his ball striking has flashed instances of quality form, the 33-year-old has excelled with his short game. He led the PGA Tour this year in strokes gained around the green (0.627). It takes a little more than that to compete at the highest level, which lowers the ceiling for what we expect JT to look like. Still, he's always worthy of consideration, knowing the talent is there, and so is the ability to get hot and be in contention.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
