March 17, 2026
Pierceson Coody missed the cut at The PLAYERS Championship last week, following a missed cut at the Arnold Palmer Invitational two weeks ago. The missed cut at the PLAYERS Championship marked only the second time Coody has missed the cut in 2026. He has had a stellar start to the season with five top-25 finishes in eight starts. Coody missed the 2025 Valspar Championship but was forced to withdraw in 2024 and missed the cut in 2023. Over the past 12 months, Coody ranks in the 29th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 41% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Valspar Championship.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 17, 2026
Broncos wide receiver
Pat Bryant saw his snap count and target share spike down the stretch of his 2025 rookie season, and although he exited both of Denver's playoff games due to injury, he was a clear and early focal point of both game plans. Heading into his sophomore season, he had been pegged as a popular breakout candidate, but following the Broncos' trade for former first-round pick
Jaylen Waddle on Tuesday, he may be trending toward a depth role in 2026. Including Bryant, the Broncos now have seven players on the roster who saw at least 45 targets in 2025 and none who topped 120, making it a difficult offensive environment to stand out in and one that could look drastically different from week to week, depending on game plan and opponent.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 17, 2026
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Troy Franklin finished his second season behind only
Courtland Sutton in terms of team targets, receptions, yards, and touchdowns, though he spent the final stretch of the season in a competition with rookie
Pat Bryant for playing time and opportunities. With most of the raw statistics suggesting Bryant had overtaken him on the pecking order by the time the playoffs arrived, he was already in for a fight come the 2026 season. With the Broncos' addition of
Jaylen Waddle via trade, Franklin could now see himself relegated to more of a situational role. At best, he will be competing with Bryant and
Marvin Mims Jr., both capable downfield threats, for the primary work in three-receiver sets.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 17, 2026
Denver Broncos quarterback
Bo Nix targeted six different players at least 45 times in 2025, all of whom are still on the roster, and with the team's recent acquisition of
Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins, he will add one more weapon in 2026. Waddle joins a receiver room with
Courtland Sutton,
Troy Franklin,
Marvin Mims Jr., and
Pat Bryant, giving the third-year signal-caller one of the more versatile groups of pass-catchers in the league, before even factoring in tight end
Evan Engram or running back
RJ Harvey. With Denver adding an explosive playmaker like Waddle to practically the exact offense that Nix led to the AFC Championship game in his second year as a starter, the pieces are in place for him to take a massive leap forward in Year 3.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 17, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game against the Spurs, marking his fourth straight absence due to a right ankle sprain.
Daeqwon Plowden should continue seeing an extended run after logging 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 31 minutes last game, making him a viable deep-league streamer for steals and threes.
Russell Westbrook and
DeMar DeRozan should continue handling most of the backcourt usage, while
Nique Clifford could also maintain a stable role.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Miami Dolphins running back
De'Von Achane has seen the fantasy landscape around him change dramatically since finishing as the RB5 in 2025. The hiring of defensive-minded head coach Jeff Hafley and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, who was fired from the same position with Houston following the 2024 season, raised questions about Achane's usage. The signing of
Malik Willis, a quarterback not known for featuring his running backs in the passing game, did little to dispel them. Now, with the trading of
Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos, Achane remains as the last true playmaker on the roster, and assuming he isn't next on the trade block, he'll likely be the focal point of every defensive coordinator Miami faces in 2026. While there is something to be said for being the driving force of the Dolphins' offense, the arrow is pointed way down for the unit as a whole, creating a difficult environment for any running back to thrive.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 17, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will miss the team's three-game road trip as he continues treatment, with a chance to return early next week. His absence should keep
John Collins and
Derrick Jones Jr. in steady roles. Collins finished with 11 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in 26 minutes last game and offers short-term value for rebounds and scoring. Jones chipped in 10 points with two threes and a block in 24 minutes and can help in threes and defensive stats. Mathurin is still worth holding if you have the bench space.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tomer Azarly
March 17, 2026
The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. believes that when the Cincinnati Bengals signed 14-team NFL legend
Josh Johnson over the weekend, it "sent a clear message" that they "plan on waiting" for free-agent quarterback
Joe Flacco. The 41-year-old veteran will return for a 19th season in the NFL, but he's prioritizing signing with a team that will allow him to start in Week 1 of the regular season this fall. At this point, that's unlikely to happen, but Flacco has also stated that he'd have interest in returning to Cincinnati as
Joe Burrow's backup if he can't find an opportunity to compete for a starting job. The Bengals essentially bought time to wait Flacco out by signing Johnson. Flacco put up some impressive single-game numbers for Cincy last year when Burrow was dealing with a toe injury, and he finished with 2,479 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 13 games (10 starts) with the Bengals and Browns. Despite his age, Flacco would be back on the superflex and streaming radar in fantasy if he re-signs with the Bengals and Burrow gets injured again in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
March 17, 2026
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Courtland Sutton has finished the past two seasons with nearly identical stat lines, but he's arrived there in drastically different ways. In
Bo Nix's 2024 rookie season, Sutton more than doubled the next closest teammate in targets. As Nix's passing volume increased in 2025, so too did his diversity of targets, and Sutton earned a share only 3% higher than that of
Troy Franklin. With the Broncos trading for former first-round pick
Jaylen Waddle, Nix will presumably have a new number one option, and Sutton will be next up in a competitive room that still features Franklin,
Marvin Mims Jr., and
Pat Bryant, as well as tight end
Evan Engram and pass-catching back
RJ Harvey. Sutton turns 31 in October, and while he will still be featured prominently in Sean Payton's pass-heavy offense, he faces his stiffest competition for targets since Denver spent a first-round pick on
Jerry Jeudy.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 17, 2026
Free-agent tight end
David Njoku visited with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The former Cleveland Browns tight end has been greeted with a cold free-agent market after the Browns cut him following the 2025 season. The Ravens let
Isaiah Likely walk in free agency and could use some more depth at the position behind veteran
Mark Andrews. Baltimore signed
Durham Smythe, but he's more of a blocking TE. The 29-year-old Njoku fell into a backup role in Cleveland last year due to the swift emergence of rookie
Harold Fannin Jr. The former first-rounder in 2017 out of the University of Miami regressed with 33 catches for 293 yards and four touchdowns on 48 targets in 12 games played. Injuries didn't help, but it was clear that Fannin is the future in Cleveland at tight end. If Njoku were to land with the Ravens, he'd probably be in a similar role as the TE2 behind Andrews, limiting his bounce-back potential in fantasy football.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 17, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (back) will not return to Tuesday's game against Washington after experiencing back spasms in the opening minutes, finishing with six points, two rebounds, and one steal in five minutes. His absence should open short-term opportunities for
Marcus Sasser and
Caris LeVert, with Sasser offering scoring and assists upside in deeper leagues.
Daniss Jenkins could also see extra run as a speculative deep-league option. Cunningham should be considered day-to-day, while
Jalen Duren and
Tobias Harris may also take on more offensive responsibility if he misses more time.
--Brian DailisanSource: Pistons PR
March 17, 2026
The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that the Cleveland Browns' wide receiver situation "remains bad." General manager Andrew Berry and new head coach Todd Monken have said they think
Jerry Jeudy "will be better than he was in 2025," but the Browns lack a dependable No. 1 wideout. It's an issue that Jackson thinks Berry "will attempt to fix in next month's draft." Lack of money and an unappealing quarterback situation didn't allow the Browns to attract any of the top free-agent options at the position last week. In free agency, addressing the team's glaring needs on the offensive line was a priority for Cleveland. Jeudy, 26, was a first-time Pro Bowler in 2024 in his first year in Cleveland, catching 90 passes for 1,229 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games. That came crashing down in 2025, as he finished with a 50-602-2 line in 17 games. With more bodies likely being added to the WR room next to Jeudy in this year's draft, along with the unenviable QB situation, Jeudy's dynasty stock continues to plummet.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
March 17, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Ryan Rollins (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against Cleveland after being a late addition to the injury report. With
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) sidelined, Rollins should continue seeing meaningful on-ball opportunities after producing 20 points, seven assists, three steals, and three three-pointers in 37 minutes last game.
Kevin Porter Jr.'s return could cap some of that upside, but Rollins still profiles as a viable assists and steals streamer.
Bobby Portis and
Kyle Kuzma should also remain involved offensively, while Rollins holds value in deeper formats while starting.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Miami Marlins pitchers
Janson Junk and
Braxton Garrett are now battling for the fifth and final starting-rotation spot to begin the 2026 season, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Junk is being built up as a starter and will get one more Grapefruit League start this week before spring training wraps up. Garrett, who has a 6.75 ERA this spring, is trying to return to form after having elbow surgery back in December of 2024.
Sandy Alcantara,
Eury Perez,
Chris Paddack, and
Max Meyer are Miami's other locked-in starting pitchers. The 28-year-old Garrett, the former seventh overall pick in 2016, is the more attractive deep-league stash, but the Marlins might prefer to ease him into action after he missed the entire 2025 season. Junk, meanwhile, was decent for the Fish last year, posting a 4.17 ERA, one save, a 1.14 WHIP, and 77 strikeouts in 110 innings. He might be best as a long-reliever/swingman for Miami, though, and he has a weak 17.5% career strikeout rate in five MLB seasons.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
March 17, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is expected to miss multiple games after being diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, with a re-evaluation set for next week.
Bobby Portis could see a major offensive bump after erupting for 29 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 27 minutes last game, making him a strong points and rebounds streamer.
Ryan Rollins also stepped up with 20 points and seven assists in 37 minutes and remains a viable assist target.
Kevin Porter Jr. and
Kyle Kuzma should continue seeing added usage while Antetokounmpo is sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
March 17, 2026
Seattle Mariners right-hander
Bryce Miller (oblique), who has been out since he cut his bullpen session short on March 11 due to a left-oblique injury, threw a full bullpen session in camp on Tuesday of around 30 pitches without any restrictions, according to MLB.com's Manny Randhawa. Miller has made only one Cactus League start this year, pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings. The 27-year-old had a 2.94 ERA in 31 starts in a breakout 2024 season, but he made only 18 starts in 2025 due to injuries and finished with an ugly 5.68 ERA. His bullpen session was good news on Tuesday, but Miller isn't going to be ready for the start of the regular season in less than two weeks. Either
Emerson Hancock or
Cooper Criswell will take Miller's spot in the starting rotation to begin the 2026 campaign. Miller has bounce-back potential, but more injuries this spring have nearly pushed him outside of the top-100 starting-pitcher rankings at RotoBaller.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Manny Randhawa
March 17, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) will not play Tuesday against the Timberwolves due to left knee soreness, with the team targeting a potential return Thursday. His absence should open rotation minutes for
Collin Gillespie,
Jordan Goodwin, and Royce O'Neale. Goodwin logged 24 minutes with six points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals last game, making him a deep-league steals and assists streamer. Gillespie and O'Neale also remain low-end streaming options for managers needing threes or defensive stats. Allen is averaging 29.8 minutes with a 23.9 usage rate, though managers in the fantasy playoffs may need to prioritize available players if roster spots are tight.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (ankle) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Tyson is back in the mix following a one-game absence due to left ankle soreness. He has been playing off the bench recently, and that'll likely remain the case with
Sam Merrill (hamstring) available on Tuesday. Over the last four games, Tyson is averaging 7.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 21. 0 minutes per game. He's not the most consistent player on the planet, but Tyson is at least worth rostering in deep leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar
Shohei Ohtani will pitch in the team's Cactus League game on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, manager Dave Roberts told Maddie Lee of The Los Angeles Times. Roberts also revealed that Ohtani is lined up to pitch in the Freeway Series against the Los Angeles Angels on March 22 and 24. The 31-year-old right-hander isn't recovering from any type of injury, but the Dodgers are slow-playing him this spring after a lengthy run into the postseason. Ohtani will be pitching in a spring training game on Wednesday for the first time since 2023 with the Angels. The Dodgers plan on Ohtani being a two-way player for the entire 2026 season, but he'll be on an innings limit early on and will only go around three to four innings, which will obviously limit his ceiling in both DFS contests and regular fantasy leagues. When he's fully healthy and fully stretched out, though, Ohtani has fantasy ace potential as a starting pitcher.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Maddie Lee
March 17, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Turner has been dealing with a lingering knee issue, but will actually sit this game out due to a calf injury. The Bucks are going to be thin with
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) also sidelined for this game.
Bobby Portis should play a significant role, with
Jericho Sims and
Pete Nance also seeing more action on the court. Portis is looking like a must-start, while Sims and Nance are viewed as deep league options.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Updating a previous report, the Chicago Cubs have clarified that outfielder
Seiya Suzuki's right-knee injury involves a sprained posterior cruciate ligament, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Suzuki can still do baseball activities while receiving treatment for his knee, but it's "unclear when he will be able to start the season." Although it's probably more likely than not that the 31-year-old veteran opens the 2026 regular season on the injured list, it's ultimately good news for the Cubs. The fact that Suzuki even still has a chance to play on Opening Day in late March is a positive for Chicago and fantasy managers. Until Suzuki is able to return to the Cubbies' lineup,
Matt Shaw and
Michael Conforto are expected to share playing time in right field. The No. 27-ranked fantasy outfielder at RotoBaller injured his knee trying to steal second base on Saturday in the World Baseball Classic contest against Venezuela while playing for Team Japan.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Patrick Mooney
March 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Nesmith was questionable for the front end of this back-to-back set, but will ultimately play. He finished with 32 points, including seven three-pointers in Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He's unlikely to do that again, but Nesmith remains a viable and consistent enough fantasy option to trust right now. Fantasy managers can get him active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Cincinnati Reds right-hander
Chase Burns has made the team's Opening Day roster, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Starting pitchers
Rhett Lowder and
Brandon Williamson also made the squad, giving the Reds six starters for a five-man starting rotation. Burns, Lowder, and Williamson are some of the team's best young pitchers, so it will allow them to rotate them through the final two spots in the rotation to help with their inexperience and recent injury history. RotoBaller has the hard-throwing 23-year-old ranked as the No. 43 starting pitcher already because of his elite strikeout potential. Burns might not be a regular starter with a turn every five days right out of the gates in 2026, but if he performs, he could quickly become a staple for Cincy in their rotation. The former second overall pick in 2024 out of Wake Forest made his big-league debut in 2025 and had a 4.57 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with 67 K's and 16 walks in 43 1/3 innings over 13 outings (eight starts). Burns has as high a ceiling as any young arm in baseball.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
March 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Nembhard will miss his second straight game due to a bruised right calf. The expectation is that
T.J. McConnell will move into the starting five once again. McConnell finished with nine points and 11 assists across 28 minutes of action on Sunday. He figures to play a similar role on Tuesday, which should make McConnell a viable streaming option.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. He was tagged as questionable coming into the game due to a left ankle sprain. Despite the issue, Zubac is ready to go and will suit up for Tuesday's contest. He's averaging 9.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across three games with the Pacers. When healthy, Zubac is a consistent contributor who should be rostered and started in most fantasy formats. He could be asked to do more on offense with
Pascal Siakam (knee) still sidelined.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Siakam is set to miss his fifth straight game due to a right knee sprain. His next chance to play will come on Wednesday versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Without Siakam available,
Obi Toppin,
Kobe Brown, and
Micah Potter should all see increased roles in the rotation. Among the three, Toppin is probably the best of the bunch, but none of the players are anything more than deep league options.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (back) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He was initially tagged as questionable for this contest, but Robinson is feeling good enough to play.
Karl-Anthony Towns is active as well, so Robinson will resume his role as the primary backup center. Robinson is an elite rebounder and excellent at blocking shots, but doesn't offer a ton of upside outside of that. Fantasy managers can feel safe getting Robinson back in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
New York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) has been downgraded to out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He started the day off as questionable, but has been downgraded all the way to out. This is obviously a tough blow to fantasy managers with Brunson's next chance to play not coming until Friday against the Nets. The absence of Brunson should mean increased playing time for
Jose Alvarado,
Landry Shamet, and possibly
Tyler Kolek. Shamet is the best streaming choice among the three guards due to his ability to shoot the three-ball.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Miami Heat center
Bam Adebayo (calf) has been downgraded to out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Adebayo was a late addition to the injury report as questionable with calf tightness. The Heat have ultimately decided to have him sit this game out.
Kel'el Ware should move into the starting five with Adebayo unavailable for this contest. He's already someone worth rostering in most fantasy formats, but will certainly see an uptick in value now.
Nikola Jovic and
Jaime Jaquez Jr. should also see more action on the court, but Ware is the biggest winner here.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Washington Wizards guard
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, and four assists during Monday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Wizards will hold him out in the second leg of the back-to-back set due to a heel issue. The absence of Coulibaly should mean increased roles for
Jamir Watkins and
Will Riley in the rotation. Riley finished with 21 points, five assists, and four rebounds during Monday's loss. He's worth a look as at least a deep league option right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
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