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Jacarrius Peak, Dylan Stewart Eyeing Returns in Week 3
There's optimism that South Carolina offensive linemen Jacarrius Peak (knee) and Dylan Stewart (back) could both return in Week 3 for the team's battle with Mississippi State. How the week of practice goes will determine if both players are available this coming Saturday. Peak was a big transfer for the Gamecocks; he made 32 starts over 38 career games with NC State coming into this year. Stewart has 56 total tackles over the past two seasons with South Carolina, including 11 sacks and six forced fumbles. It's been a strong start to the season for the Gamecocks, but the matchups will stiffen from here, starting in Week 3 against the 2-0 Bulldogs. Getting Peak and/or Stewart back could strengthen the Gamecocks' chances of walking away as winners.
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Deebo Samuel Sr. Worth Picking Up with Teammate Sidelined
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. should be a priority waiver wire target now that he's firmly solidified as the team's No. 2 wideout. Second-round rookie De'Zhaun Stribling suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 and will now be sidelined for a month, leaving Samuel as an undisputed starter alongside Mike Evans. We saw the veteran produce after Stribling went down last week, finishing the season opener with six catches for 48 receiving yards and a touchdown. Samuel has never been a huge yardage threat, but he handles high volume well and is capable of scoring touchdowns. With Stribling out until mid-October, Samuel has an amazing opportunity to handle more volume and cement himself as a high-end WR3 in fantasy football. His pattern of fantasy success should continue in Week 2, when the Niners face off against a pitiful Dolphins squad.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Alexa Grasso Gets Unanimous-Decision Win
Former women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso won her second straight fight by beating Manon Fiorot on the main card of UFC Noche 4 on Saturday. Grasso came out aggressive and scored an early knockdown, and although she didn't get the finish, she still had a great performance from start to finish. In the end, all three judges scored the fight 29-28 for Grasso. In 15 minutes of action, Grasso landed 80 significant strikes. By beating Fiorot, Grasso most likely became the next in line for a title shot.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Kaelon Black a Priority Waiver-Wire Target After Impressive Debut
San Francisco 49ers running back Kaelon Black should be a priority waiver wire target for managers in 12+ team leagues. Black rushed for 65 yards on 14 carries in Week 1, and he also caught one pass for five receiving yards. This was one of the first times during Christian McCaffrey's stint with the 49ers that we saw a backup handle 10+ touches, even though McCaffrey was active. There are a few factors to consider here. First, McCaffrey was returning from an undisclosed injury, so maybe he wasn't 100 percent and the 49ers wanted to use Black to keep him fresh. Second, the 49ers won by 20 points, so it makes a little more sense to integrate the depth players once the game gets out of hand. Still, this was a fascinating development for the 49ers and their rookie running back. At worst, Black is a bench handcuff who would jump to the RB2 tier if McCaffrey gets hurt. At best, Black can have weekly RB3/flex value of his own.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Cam Skattebo Finds the End Zone Against Cowboys
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo had 18 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown in the 28-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. After missing most of the 2025 season with a significant ankle injury, Skattebo returned and looked strong, breaking multiple tackles and averaging 3.5 yards after contact per carry in Week 1. Unfortunately, he played only 60% of snaps and ran just nine routes, going without a target for the first time in his NFL career. Without a receiving role, Skattebo could be vulnerable to negative game scripts in the future. The biggest positives are that Skattebo looked healthy and the Giants offense looked fantastic, scoring 28 points and totaling nearly 400 yards. Skattebo will hope for more receiving work in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams and should factor in as a mid-RB2 moving forward.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Carson Soucy Signs Tryout Deal With Blue Jackets
Defenseman Carson Soucy will join the Columbus Blue Jackets for training camp after signing a professional tryout contract. The 32-year-old became an unrestricted free agent on July 1 after splitting the 2025-26 season between the two New York teams. He began the year with the Rangers before being traded to the Islanders for a third-round draft pick in January. Overall, Soucy made 76 appearances, recording 12 points (five goals, seven assists), 62 SOG, 91 blocks, and 105 hits. Soucy could add experience and physicality to Columbus' blue line in 2026-27, but he has no fantasy value.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Christopher Vizzina Considered Week-to-Week
Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina (elbow) is considered week-to-week after getting injured during the team's win over Georgia Southern in Week 2. The injury is to his non-throwing arm. Freshman Tait Reynolds is expected to start in Vizzina's place in Week 3 against UNC. Vizzina was 10-of-16 passing in Week 1 against LSU; he didn't throw a touchdown and was picked off once. He was 4-of-7 passing for 19 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Week 2 against Georgia Southern. Reynolds has played in both of the Tigers' games in the early going, and he's combined to go 20-of-33 passing for 200 yards. He doesn't have a touchdown or interception yet. Reynolds has 29 rushing yards across 19 attempts. If he indeed is QB1 against UNC, that will be the first start of his collegiate career, so fantasy owners should temper expectations for him and all the Clemson offensive playmakers.
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Woody Marks a Sneaky Waiver-Wire Pick-Up for Week 2
Houston Texans running back Woody Marks didn't have a very flashy Week 1 performance, but reading deeper into some of the involvement numbers should give fantasy managers plenty of optimism. Teammate David Montgomery had 20 touches and three touchdowns on Sunday, but he was far less efficient, averaging just 3.0 yards per carry (compared to Marks' 4.7). Additionally, even though Montgomery had significantly more touches, Marks actually played one more snap than the veteran. This was a pretty equal split in terms of snap share, so we would expect the number of touches for both running backs to level out next week. Even with Montgomery healthy, there's some standalone low-end RB3 value here. Marks' next test will be the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tyler Allgeier a High-Volume Waiver-Wire Target for Week 2
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier has solidified himself as an intriguing fantasy football option for the next few weeks. Allgeier led the backfield in touches on Sunday, logging six more carries than Jeremiyah Love. He was less efficient than Love, and the rookie vultured a touchdown from him. However, we saw that he can handle a workload of 17-20 touches as the Cardinals gradually phase Love into the offense. We expect to see a similar backfield split again in Week 2, leaving Allgeier in the RB3 range for fantasy football. He has a little bit of PPR upside after catching two passes on Sunday, and his 17-carry workload suggests that he could've gotten some touchdown opportunities in Week 1 if things had fallen into place a little differently. A matchup against the Seahawks' defense is never easy, but we like Allgeier's odds to play a steady role for all four quarters in a projected close game.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Maple Leafs Invite Nick Blankenburg to Camp
Defenseman Nick Blankenburg has agreed to a professional tryout contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun reports. Blankenburg has been without a standard contract late in the offseason despite playing 60-plus regular-season games in back-to-back campaigns. He split the 2025-26 season between the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche, registering 24 points (eight goals, 16 assists), 72 SOG, 59 blocks, and 55 hits. The 28-year-old will compete for a bottom-pairing role during training camp.
Source: Lance Hornby
Source: Lance Hornby
Terrance Carter Jr., Trey White Both Game-Time Decisions for Week 3
Texas Tech tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (foot) and edge rusher Trey White (knee) are both viewed as game-time decisions for the team's Week 3 matchup against Houston. Both are going to be monitored throughout the week and then the team will make calls on them before Friday's game. Carter played in Week 1 against Abilene Christian, catching three passes for 28 yards. He missed the team's Week 2 win over Oregon State, and they could use him back for a ranked matchup against Houston. White has not played in a game this season for the Red Raiders. He transferred in from San Diego State, where he accumulated 123 total tackles, 19.5 sacks, a forced fumble and an interception over parts of four seasons.
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Jaxson Dart Surgical in Win Over Cowboys
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns, and added 54 yards on 11 carries in the 28-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Despite concerns about Dallas' improved defense and the Giants' run-heavy offense, Dart was surgical in Week 1. Dart ranks second in the NFL in completion percentage (79.3%), second in passer rating (134.2), and second among quarterbacks in rushing yards through Week 1. With Malik Nabers (knee) active and tight end Isaiah Likely producing elite numbers in Week 1, Dart has the best supporting cast of his career and is maintaining an elite rushing floor. Moving forward, Dart is a mid-tier QB1 and appears to be a breakout candidate to watch this season.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Zachary Bolduc Signs Contract Extension With Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens winger Zachary Bolduc has re-signed with the team on a four-year contract. He landed a $16.8 million deal as a restricted free agent. The Canadiens acquired Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues last offseason. In 2025-26, he recorded 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists) in 78 outings and led all Canadiens forwards with 170 hits. Coming off back-to-back 30-point campaigns, Bolduc will look to find the next gear in 2026-27. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect a big leap, as Bolduc will likely be limited to a bottom-six role.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Alonza Barnett III Expected to Miss Multiple Weeks
UCF quarterback Alonza Barnett III (hamstring) is likely to miss multiple weeks as he deals with an injury that he suffered late in the team's loss to Pittsburgh in Week 2. There's currently no timetable for his return, so that complicates matters for his fantasy owners. In a Week 1 drubbing of Bethune-Cookman, Barnett was 11-of-18 passing for 158 yards, a touchdown and an interception; he rushed five times for nine yards and another touchdown. In the team's Week 2 loss, Barnett was 20-of-31 passing for 186 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions; he added 13 rushing yards on 13 carries. Keyone Jenkins is second on the depth chart, and has appeared in both games so far for the Knights. He's completed all four of his passes for 42 yards and a score, while adding nothing on the ground. The QB change could be a downgrade for the team's other offensive playmakers, so fantasy owners need to keep that in mind until Barnett returns.
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Rashod Bateman Could Benefit From Ravens Injuries
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman was held without a target in Week 1's 41-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Despite the lack of production, Bateman remained a key part of the offense, playing 53 of 68 snaps (78%) and leading the team in routes run (27). Bateman could see a significant increase in volume in the next few weeks, given injuries to Zay Flowers (hamstring) and Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist). The Ravens offense looked prolific in Week 1, and with the New Orleans Saints on the schedule in Week 2, Bateman could have an opportunity to produce with Flowers and Lane uncertain to play. Fantasy managers should consider adding Bateman, as he could serve as the lead receiver for star quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
