March 4, 2026
Notre Dame running back
Jeremiyah Love is ESPN's consensus No. 2 prospect, and he ranks high on the Tennessee Titans' draft board, team sources told Turron Davenport. The Titans have the fourth overall pick in this year's NFL draft, and Love may have cemented himself as a top-five pick after running the 40-yard dash in just 4.36 seconds at last week's scouting combine. "Anytime you can get a running back like that, especially a three-down running back, that can play in the pass game as well and be able to take over a game, you've seen guys in the league now that can do that," Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said when being asked about taking a RB in the top five. Only three RBs have been taken in the top five since 2013. Love is being compared to the Lions'
Jahmyr Gibbs and Bills'
James Cook, which doesn't make it a surprise why he's the No. 1 prospect for a lot of analysts. The 20-year-old should have a big role immediately in the NFL and will be in play as the second pick in rookie-only drafts this fall, behind only Indiana quarterback
Fernando Mendoza.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport
March 4, 2026
NFL teams have reached out to the Denver Broncos about backup quarterback
Jarrett Stidham, whose lone start last year came in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Stidham didn't look bad initially in place of the injured
Bo Nix (ankle), giving the Broncos an early lead in the first quarter, but it all fell apart from there. A blizzard in the second half didn't help his cause at all. The 29-year-old finished the game 17-for-31 passing for 133 yards, one touchdown, and an interception, and he also lost a critical fumble. Head coach Sean Payton and the Broncos hold Stidham in high regard as QB insurance behind Nix, so they will most likely ask for a lot in return in any potential trade this offseason. Stidham is one of the better backup QBs in the league.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
March 4, 2026
Robert MacIntyre has opened 2026 with four straight top-40 finishes, including a T4 at the Sony Open. He now heads to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he finished T11 last year. Bay Hill rewards ball striking and accuracy off the tee, areas MacIntyre has seen mixed results. He ranks 35th in strokes gained off the tee (+0.400 per round) and 73rd in driving accuracy, but is only 141st on approach (-0.575) . His long irons have also struggled, sitting 155th in proximity from 175-200 yards and 143rd from 200+. On a more positive note, during last year's T11 finish here, his ball striking was solid, as he gained over 5.5 strokes combined off the tee and on approach. Recent form and course history make MacIntyre a high-upside play at $9,000 on DraftKings, though he carries slightly more risk than others in this price range given his approach struggles so far this season.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 4, 2026
With two wins in the last four years of this event, there is no surprise to see Scottie Scheffler atop the betting board and DFS pricing. He has dominated the Arnold Palmer Invitational since making his debut in 2020, with an absurd +2.801 total strokes gained average over his last 16 rounds played at Bay Hill. His most overwhelming individual stats come from the driver, as the 29-year-old has averaged +1.025 in strokes gained off the tee. Interestingly, ball striking has been the lone inconsistency to begin this year. Moreso from the approach, but accuracy off the tee has certainly been evident as well. It clearly isn't stopping him from still being virtually a top-15 lock, but as the most expensive DFS player by a pretty wide margin, it almost has to be a top-3-or-bust mentality with him. And with some of the most important events coming up--including this week--it's probably time to expect him to return to his dominance soon.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 4, 2026
New York Islanders winger Jonathan Drouin (lower body) is ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. The 30-year-old was unavailable on Sunday against the Florida Panthers due to a lower-body injury. Drouin is expected to take Anthony Duclair's spot in the lineup. After enjoying a promising start to the campaign, Drouin has struggled for several months. 14 of his 20 points came in his first 17 appearances of the season, and he will enter Wednesday's contest with a 14-game point drought.
--Taavi PailkSource: Andrew Gross
March 4, 2026
After a slow start to the season for Xander Schauffele, he has begun figuring things out over his last couple of events. The 32-year-old finished T19 at Pebble Beach and posted a T7 finish the following week at the Genesis. It wasn't like he was far off to begin with, but things have certainly gotten more controlled as of late. He still hasn't been quite the same ball striker as his 2024 form, but he did manage to rank third on the week at Riviera in strokes gained from tee to green (+1.58). Bay Hill plays longer, but there is a similar correlation in approach distances between the two venues. Aside from the putting slump, he'll need to have better driving accuracy and par-5 performance to have a real chance. However, it's reasonable to expect he will better his current best tournament finish of T25.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 4, 2026
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) avoided serious injury on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators, according to head coach Kris Knoblauch. Walman exited the game prior to the third period of a 5-4 overtime win. The team also lost center Curtis Lazar (undisclosed) on Tuesday, and he is expected to miss at least one week of action. After picking up Connor Murphy from Chicago earlier this week, the Oilers have a capable replacement ready for Walman if needed on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Health issues have limited Walman to 33 appearances this season. He has recorded 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists), 61 shots, and 53 blocks with a minus-nine rating.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
March 4, 2026
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (upper body) didn't finish Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports. He exited the action with an apparent upper-body injury in the third period following a hit from Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh, who was given a two-minute interference penalty on the play. After the game, Wild head coach John Hynes said Johansson "looks pretty good right now." There's hope Johansson won't miss additional time. The Swedish veteran contributed an assist on Tuesday night and has amassed 39 points (13 goals, 26 assists) in 57 contests. Minnesota's schedule gives Johansson some added recovery time, with the next game not until Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dylan Loucks
March 4, 2026
Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith was traded to the Golden Knights from the Predators in exchange for defenseman prospect Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. The deal happened during Nashville's matchup with Columbus on Tuesday night, and Smith was pulled from the game after logging only three seconds of ice time. Smith ranked second on the Predators with 119 hits in 42 games. Offensively, he contributed six goals and four assists with 51 shots on goal. Smith will be an asset for the Golden Knights' bottom six and penalty kill, but won't offer much to fantasy teams.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 4, 2026
The Minnesota Wild have acquired center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL draft. Minnesota hopes to improve its penalty killing and face-off success with McCarron. He will also add muscle to the lineup, having led the Predators with 165 hits this season. The 30-year-old, who is in the final season of a two-year, $1.8 million contract, has also recorded 12 points (five goals, seven assists), 86 shots, 60 blocks, and 73 penalty minutes across 59 appearances. McCarron doesn't hold much fantasy value, but he looks like a good addition to the Wild's bottom-six.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 4, 2026
Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly suffered an eye injury in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was hit in the eye area by a stick late in the third period and will be evaluated when the team returns home after Tuesday's road game. In a statement, the Predators announced they "expect that he is going to be OK." The team plans to provide an update on O'Reilly on Thursday. O'Reilly scored a 2-1 go-ahead goal for the Predators against Columbus and has had a great campaign. In 61 outings, he has tallied a team-high 59 points (22 goals, 37 assists).
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
March 4, 2026
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) is out week-to-week, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports. He was injured in Monday's win over the Los Angeles Kings and looks set for a multi-game spell on the sidelines. Lehkonen has been a crucial part of the top-six group in Colorado, recording 42 points (19 goals, 23 assists) and a plus-31 rating in 59 games this season. In his absence, Ross Colton moved to the second line on Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks, though he had a quiet outing and didn't register any points in a 5-1 win.
--Taavi PailkSource: Evan Rawal
March 4, 2026
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kevin Love (rest) will suit up on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran big man rested on Monday against Denver, but the Jazz haven't included Love on the injury report for Wednesday's game. Love has been in and out of the lineup all season and hasn't played much recently when available. In February, Love averaged only 14.7 minutes per game across seven outings.
Kyle Filipowski is the only big man on the Jazz who is worth considering for fantasy purposes. The Duke product has averaged 15.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 steals since the All-Star break.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 4, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Jaden Ivey (knee) will not join the team for an upcoming five-game road trip, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Ivey missed his seventh consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and apparently will be sidelined for at least 10 more days. The Bulls hit the road on Thursday to face the Phoenix Suns and will conclude their trip on March 13 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Anfernee Simons (wrist) is also missing from the backcourt, and
Josh Giddey (ankle) may exit the lineup after getting hurt on Tuesday, improving the fantasy prospects of
Tre Jones,
Collin Sexton, and
Rob Dillingham.
--Taavi PailkSource: K.C. Johnson
March 4, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies center
Zach Edey (ankle) underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday. The team announced on Sunday that Edey will have an ankle procedure but didn't specify a recovery timeline. Now we know that Edey's season is over. The good news is that the 23-year-old big man is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. Unfortunately, Edey appeared in only 11 games this term, averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 25.8 minutes. With
Santi Aldama (knee) also hurt, Memphis has to rely on
Olivier-Maxence Prosper,
GG Jackson II, and
Taylor Hendricks in the frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: Memphis Grizzlies PR
March 4, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis missed the fourth quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to an ankle sprain, K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network reports. Buzelis was attempting to produce his fourth consecutive 20-point game, but an ankle injury in the third quarter ruined a productive outing for him. The 21-year-old sophomore finished the contest with 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists in 20 minutes. Buzelis could now miss his first game of the season when Chicago returns to action on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns.
Leonard Miller, who tallied eight points and three rebounds in 21 minutes on Tuesday, may replace Buzelis in the first unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: K.C. Johnson
March 4, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey rolled his right ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports. Giddey left the game late in the third quarter but came back to play until the end. After the game, Giddey said his ankle "doesn't feel too bad." According to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, the team will evaluate Giddey further on Wednesday. Chicago has two more games scheduled this week, starting with a road contest against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Giddey's absence could open the door to the first unit for
Collin Sexton, who led the team with 20 points on Tuesday night.
Tre Jones and
Rob Dillingham will likely also pick up some of the available minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Joel Lorenzi
March 4, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen injured his right knee on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports. The big man exited the contest in the third quarter, finishing the night with eight points, three rebounds, and one steal in 21 minutes. Despite missing their starting center for most of the second half, the Cavaliers managed to take down the Eastern Conference leaders 113-109.
Thomas Bryant saw additional action in Allen's absence, notching nine points, five rebounds, one steal, and one block. Cleveland might promote Bryant to the starting lineup if Allen misses more time, which would boost his fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Joe Vardon
March 4, 2026
After starting the season with four straight T11-or-better finishes, Si Woo Kim has now posted back-to-back results of T45 and T34. He'll look to get back to elite form at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he has played 10 times but has only finished inside the top 25 once, which was a T19 last year. Success at Bay Hill typically hinges on accuracy off the tee and strong long-iron approach play, areas where Kim excels. He ranks 15th in strokes gained off the tee (+0.569 per round), second on approach (+1.313), and fifth in driving accuracy. His ball striking is among the best on Tour, sitting third in proximity from 175-200 yards (24'8") and fourth from 200+ yards (39'6"), ranges that accounted for nearly half of approach shots here last year. The only concern is his putter, where he has lost over nine strokes in his last three events. If Kim can put together a decent week the flat stick, he remains an elite option at $9,200 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 4, 2026
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and added three assists for a season-best five-point night in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Senators. Draisaitl played the main part in the comeback as the Oilers trailed for the majority of the game, and they entered the final frame trailing by two goals, but the 30-year-old helped the team force overtime with his impressive offensive display. Draisaitl ranks fourth in league scoring with 90 points through 59 games (33 goals and 57 assists), and the German forward is on his way to scoring 40-plus goals and totaling 100-plus points for the seventh time in his NHL career.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 4, 2026
Ben Griffin withdrew from the Cognizant Classic prior to the start of last week's tournament but will tee it up at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He has competed here twice, finishing T14 in 2023 and T45 in 2025. With penalizing rough, success at Bay Hill typically hinges on accuracy off the tee and strong long-iron approach play. Griffin ranks 106th on approach (-0.119 strokes per round) and 159th in proximity from 200+ yards (57'11"), accounting for nearly 30% of approach shots last year. While his accuracy off the tee has been solid (30th), Griffin has struggled to return to the elite form we saw from him last year, with results sliding from T19 to T41 over his first five events. He's due for a rebound, but with a lot of strong options around his $8,700 DraftKings price, fantasy managers may want to hold off until he reverses these trends.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 4, 2026
Nico Echavarria took full advantage of a Shane Lowry collapse on Sunday at the Cognizant Classic, carding a bogey-free 66 to win the event by two strokes. He now heads to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he is making his tournament debut. Bay Hill typically rewards accuracy off the tee and strong long-iron play, areas where he has been decent. Echavarria ranks 91st in strokes gained off the tee (-0.010 per round), 61st on approach (+0.234), and 63rd in driving accuracy. He is also 84th in proximity from 175-200 yards and 77th from 200+, ranges that accounted for nearly half of all approach shots here last season. It's worth noting that before his win last week, Echavarria had just one made cut (T8 at Pebble Beach) in five events to start the year. His ball-striking upside is there, but with inconsistent form and no course history at Bay Hill, Echavarria is more likely a middle-of-the-pack option than a serious contender at $7,000 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 4, 2026
Sam Burns has struggled to find consistency to start 2026, alternating strong finishes (T27, T6) with missed cuts in his first four events. After failing to make the weekend at the Genesis Invitational, he turns to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he has eight career starts but just one top-10 finish and the rest outside the top 30. Success at Bay Hill typically depends on accuracy off the tee and long-iron approach play, areas where Burns has been around average this year. He is 69th in strokes gained off the tee (+0.156 per round), 52nd on approach (+0.285) but just 108th in driving accuracy. He is also 88th in proximity from 175-200 yards, and 90th from 200+, distances that made up nearly half of all approaches here last season. His usually elite putting has also been off, losing strokes with the flat stick in three of four starts. Between inconsistent play and course history, fantasy managers should weigh their options carefully before playing him at his $8,000 DraftKings pricetag.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 4, 2026
Daniel Berger has been up and down to start 2026, highlighted by a T6 at the Sony Open but also a missed cut at The Genesis, and two additional finishes outside the top 50. He now heads to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he finished T15 last year. Bay Hill demands accuracy off the tee and strong long-iron play, areas where Berger has shown promise. He is 20th in strokes gained on approach (+0.652 per round), 54th in driving accuracy, 15th in proximity from 175-200 yards (28'0"), and 79th from 200+ (49'11%), distances that accounted for nearly half of all approaches here last year. Short game remains a concern for Berger, as he has lost nearly 12 strokes combined putting and around the green this season. Though he has gained strokes in this area in two of three trips to Bay Hill. If he can find a spark around the greens, Berger offers strong value at just $6,800 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 3, 2026
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes finished with two assists in Tuesday's 5-1 victory against the Panthers. Hughes picked up his first assist of the night on defenseman Dougie Hamilton's ninth goal of the season, while adding another assist on defenseman Simon Nemec's empty-net goal in the final minute of the game. Hughes is at a point-per-game pace with a total of 12 goals and 41 points through 40 games, but fantasy managers would like to see an increase in goal-scoring production down the stretch from the elite forward.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 victory against the Panthers. The veteran defenseman extended his point streak to three games and continues to produce points at a solid rate after beginning the season slowly in that department. Hamilton has totaled nine goals and 16 assists through 56 games, and he remains a solid option in standard fantasy leagues.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 20 of 21 shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-1 victory against the Panthers. Markstrom started the first half of the back-to-back set for the Devils, and he had a light workload in the win, as the only goal scored against him came early in the game by Panthers forward Anton Lundell. Markstrom has had a difficult season with a 3.06 goals against average and an .888 save percentage across 33 appearances, but he has played better recently, making him a solid streaming option in certain matchups.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
The New York Giants are releasing linebacker Bobby Okereke, as expected, a source told Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record. With the move, the Giants will clear $9 million in salary cap space for the 2026 season, with $5.4 million left in dead money. The 29-year-old former third-round pick in 2019 out of Stanford by the Indianapolis Colts had 140-plus combined tackles in two of his three seasons with the G-Men, including 143 tackles (78 solo), one sack, two interceptions, six pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 17 regular-season games last year. Okereke dropped off considerably in his final two seasons in New York, and a back injury late in 2024 contributed. He might not ever be the linebacker he once was, but Okereke will certainly attract some interest on the open market this offseason for a team looking for help in the middle of their defense.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Bergen Record - Art Stapleton
March 3, 2026
Veteran kicker
Nick Folk plans to return in 2026 for a 19th NFL season, and he is expected to be one of the top options on the kicking market at age 41, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Folk is the league's most accurate kicker (96.3%) since 2023, missing just one field goal per year while going 18-for-20 from 50-plus yards and 75-for-77 on his extra-point tries. In his return to the New York Jets last year, Folk made 28 of his 29 field-goal attempts (7-for-8 from 50-plus yards) while making all 22 of his extra points in 16 games. He was money for the Jets, as he's been in the last three years, but he finished as just the No. 21 kicker in overall fantasy points because the Jets' offense was so bad. The former sixth-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2007 out of Arizona has aged like fine wine and has made at least five kicks from 50-plus yards in each of the last three years. Folk isn't getting any younger, but he could certainly be a trustworthy fantasy option in 2026 if he lands in a better offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
March 3, 2026
Utah Mammoth right winger Dylan Guenther scored once and assisted one time in Tuesday's win over the Washington Capitals. He opened up the scoring 11:12 into the game on a snap shot that beat Logan Thompson, and then two minutes later, Guenther assisted on Mikhail Sergachev's power-play goal. On the 2025-26 season, Guenther now has 28 goals and 23 assists in 59 games played as a key part of the Mammoth offense.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
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