December 8, 2025
It was a week where those familiar with Scottie Scheffler's ability to take over a golf tournament were seemingly waiting for that to happen all weekend at Albany GC. Especially after coming out swinging with a -6 under par round on Thursday to tie for the lead, and his dominance here in the past two years. The putter was as hot as we've seen from the world number one, ranking second on the week in strokes gained putting (+1.18). He was also second in strokes gained off the tee (+1.12). Short game was the pitfall this week, as a few costly chip shots over the weekend thwarted his ability to make the charge he needed to. Nevertheless, he'll head into 2026 as the undisputed best player in the game, and we will all be looking forward to seeing what else he's able to accomplish.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
December 8, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
Adonai Mitchell was a hot waiver-wire pickup last week after his eight-catch, 102-yard performance on a season-high 12 targets that included his first touchdown of the season in the Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Fantasy managers who picked him up and started him in Week 14 against the Miami Dolphins were disappointed, though, as he caught just one of six targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss. The 23-year-old wasn't helped by the fact that quarterback
Tyrod Taylor injured his groin early in the game and never returned.
Justin Fields (knee) was inactive, so third-stringer
Brady Cook was forced into action and struggled mightily. Mitchell will continue to get opportunities in New York's offense with
Garrett Wilson (knee) potentially done for the year, but outside of his strong Week 13 performance, Mitchell has caught only four of 19 targets for 76 yards in his other three games for the Jets. He'll be a low-floor WR4/flex in deeper fantasy leagues heading into a Week 15 matchup against the first-place Jaguars with New York's QB situation unsettled.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
December 8, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz corralled 3-of-4 targets for 22 yards in his team's 20-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. The veteran -- along with the rest of Houston's pass-catchers sans
Nico Collins -- couldn't find much room to operate against the hosting Chiefs in Week 14. In spite of the aerial attack's poor performance, Schultz remained involved, placing second on the team in catches and third in yards and targets. Rookie
Jayden Higgins' ascension caps the former's weekly upside, but there's still some PPR appeal here on a squad that ranks eleventh in overall pass rate (58.23%). Even with Sunday's lowly fantasy output, the 29-year-old had recorded at least five catches and six looks in eight of his last 11 appearances. He's a stable option ahead of Week 15's waivers.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. deserves to be rostered in more than 40% of Yahoo leagues, especially after his big eight-catch, 114-yard performance in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans that included his fourth touchdown of the year, and second in as many weeks. The 21-year-old third-rounder out of Bowling Green led Cleveland in targets (11), catches, and receiving yards in a surprisingly high-scoring game between the Browns and Titans in snowy conditions in Cleveland. Fellow TE
David Njoku also found the end zone on Sunday, but he was injured on the play and never returned due to a knee injury. Fannin hadn't cleared 50 receiving yards in a game before Week 14 since Oct. 26, so it was nice to see him targeted early and often by rookie quarterback
Shedeur Sanders. Even if Njoku can play in Week 15 against the Bears, Fannin will be on the TE1 radar in fantasy football.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
December 8, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
Ryan Flournoy stepped up during Thursday night's loss to the Detroit Lions after
CeeDee Lamb (concussion) exited early due to a concussion. Flournoy collected a team-high nine receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown on a team-leading 13 targets. It marks the 26-year-old's second game this season with over 100 receiving yards, with the other coming back in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers when Lamb was sidelined with an ankle injury. Flournoy's ability to level up with a star teammate out of the lineup is worth paying attention to. His nine receptions and 13 targets in Week 14 are tied for the second-most in a game by a Dallas pass-catcher this season. With Lamb in the concussion protocol, his status for Week 15's game against the Minnesota Vikings is uncertain. If he can't get cleared, Flournoy would be a strong plug-and-play option in Dallas' high-volume passing attack.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
December 8, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Jordan Poole (quad) will miss his 18th consecutive game on Monday while dealing with a quad strain. His timetable is still unclear, so there's no telling how much time he'll continue to miss. While he's sidelined,
Jeremiah Fears and
Bryce McGowens have been anchoring the backcourt with
Trey Murphy III mixed in as well. Fears has been delivering good value and has now started in 22 of his 24 games played. In those starts with added minutes, he's averaged 15.9 points, 3.2 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game while shooting 42.7% from the floor with a usage of 26.1%.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
December 8, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end
Brenton Strange could churn out just 27 yards on 3-of-6 receiving in Sunday's 36-19 home win over the Indianapolis Colts. Strange took a slight step back in the yardage department this past weekend, but was still decently involved in Jacksonville's game plan, tying two other pass-catchers for second on the team with his opportunity share. Fantasy managers may quibble with the Penn State product's meager output. However, he's been decently involved all year, quietly ranking third on the team in receiving yards (369) despite missing five complete games. The Jaguars' pass attack features a few too many mouths to feed, but only WR
Jakobi Meyers appears to be separating from the rest of the pack. Fantasy managers with tight end trouble can look to the 24-year-old as a strong option at the position, especially if teammate
Parker Washington (hip) is inactive for a second straight game.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili suffered a unanimous decision loss to Petr Yan in the main event of UFC 323 on Saturday. After dominating Yan in their first fight, Dvalishvili wasn't able to adapt to Yan's offense this time around, as he got outclassed in every aspect of MMA. Dvalishvili managed to land only two takedowns out of 29 attempts and was even taken down five times by Yan. In 25 minutes of action, Dvalishvili landed 134 significant strikes. It's tough to imagine that Yan and Dvalishvili won't see each other again in 2026.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (calf) remains on Monday's injury report ahead of their contest with the San Antonio Spurs. He's dealing with a right calf strain which has kept him out of their last eight games, but he's considered questionable for this one. While Jones,
Jordan Poole (quad), and
Zion Williamson (adductor) have all been sidelined,
Bryce McGowens,
Saddiq Bey, and
Jeremiah Fears have all been in the starting lineup. Bey and Fears have been the more consistent options for fantasy managers looking for replacements. In their last game against the Nets, Bey registered 18 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two threes while Fears accrued 14 points, five assists, two rebounds, one steal, and one turnover.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
December 8, 2025
Petr Yan became the two-time bantamweight champion by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 323 on Saturday. After suffering a unanimous decision loss in his first fight against Dvalishvili, Yan looked near perferct as he outclassed Dvalishvili en route to unanimous decision win. Yan's takedown defense was on point as Dvalishvili landed only two takedowns out of 29 takedown attempts. In 25 minutes of action, Yan landed five takedowns and 139 significant strikes.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Monday that wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb (concussion) is "doing good and is "progressing nicely," following his head injury in Thursday's 44-30 loss to the hosting Detroit Lions. The former Oklahoma Sooner put up a strong performance in Week 14, notching six catches and 121 yards (eight targets), despite participating in fewer than half of the team's snaps. It's excellent news that the sentiment surrounding him seems to be positive. Still, fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on his status over the coming days, as he'll need to check a few boxes before clearing the league's protocol. If Lamb is forced to miss Sunday night's home bout with the Minnesota Vikings, teammates
Ryan Flournoy,
KaVontae Turpin, and
Jonathan Mingo would comprise the list of pass-catchers operating behind
George Pickens in his stead.
--Alex CiullaSource: Jon Machota
December 8, 2025
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver
Chimere Dike has earned steady usage in recent weeks and notched his third touchdown of the season in Sunday's win over the Cleveland Browns. Dike finished with a team-leading five receptions for 24 yards on eight targets, with no other Titans pass-catcher recording more than two catches or four targets. The rookie fourth-rounder hasn't put up gaudy fantasy numbers in an overall poor Titans offensive environment, but he's emerged as rookie quarterback
Cameron Ward's most reliable target. For the season, Dike has totaled 34 receptions for 284 yards and three touchdowns on 55 targets while also being one of the most dynamic kick returners on special teams. Due to the limited upside of the Titans' offense, Dike profiles as a low-end flex option heading into Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
December 8, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (hip) has been out since November 16 with a strained hip flexor, but has received a questionable status for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The second-year combo guard has seen sizable jumps in his numbers from his rookie season. Through 13 games played, he's averaging 17.3 points, 7.5 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 4.0 turnovers per game. If he's unable to make it back to the court,
Julian Champagnie and
Devin Vassell should both remain in the starting five. Champagnie is more widely available across fantasy leagues and has averaged 11.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game as a starter.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
December 8, 2025
On Saturday's UFC 323 co-main event, Alexandre Pantoja suffered a first-round TKO loss to Joshua Van by injuring his arm just 26 seconds into the fight. Less than half a minute into the fight, Pantoja threw a head kick, but Van caught it, which resulted in Pantoja awkwardly landing on his arm. It looked like Pantoja broke his arm, but it was later confirmed by Pantoja's team that he dislocated his elbow. In 26 seconds of action, Pantoja landed six significant strikes. Pantoja is going to have a lengthy recovery, so Van is most likely going to defend the flyweight title.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
Chicago Bears tight end
Colston Loveland hauled in 4-of-5 passes for 29 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-21 divisional loss to the Green Bay Packers. The rookie was again productive, recording his eighth straight outing with at least four targets. There are quite a few mouths to feed in Chicago's offensive attack, and Loveland hasn't exactly overtaken veteran
Cole Kmet in terms of playing time. That said, the former has out-targeted (31-16), out-caught (24-13), and out-gained (319-138) the latter cumulatively since Week 9. It's too early to call for a changing of the guard at the position in Chicago, but fantasy managers in need of help at TE can give the 21-year-old a chance on waivers, particularly if teammate
Rome Odunze (foot) is made to miss another game.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
In the co-main event of UFC 323, Joshua Van became the new flyweight champion after Alexandre Pantoja suffered a freak injury that forced the referee to stop the fight. Less than 30 seconds into the fight, Pantoja threw a headkick that Van caught. As Pantoja went down, something in his arm dislocated. It looked like Pantoja broke his arm, but it was later confirmed that Pantoja dislocated his elbow. In 26 seconds of action, Van landed two significant strikes. The win makes Van the youngest champion in flyweight division history at just 24 years old.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Devaughn Vele led the team in receiving for the second straight game in Week 14's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hauling in three of his five targets for a team-high 40 yards. Rookie quarterback
Tyler Shough totaled just 144 passing yards on 20 attempts, so there wasn't much volume for Vele and the Saints' pass-catchers to work with. Vele matched No. 1 wideout
Chris Olave for the team lead in targets, and he seems to be establishing a connection with Shough over the past three games. The 27-year-old receiver has been the most productive Saints pass-catcher for fantasy during that stretch, averaging 12.3 PPR points per game with 14 receptions for 170 yards and a touchdown on 20 targets. In leagues where he is available, Vele is worth targeting as an emerging player in the Saints offense heading into Week 15's matchup against the division-rival Carolina Panthers.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
December 8, 2025
Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks (Achilles) popped up on the team's injury report with a sore Achilles ahead of the team's Monday night contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran wing has been enjoying one of his best seasons to date with averages of 22.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.6 steals, and 2.3 threes per game. He's been seeing added minutes with
Devin Booker (groin) and
Jalen Green (hamstring) sidelined. If Brooks can't suit up, however,
Ryan Dunn could join the starting five while
Royce O'Neale and
Jordan Goodwin see some added opportunities. Dunn has started in 11 of his 18 games played while posting 8.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
December 8, 2025
Former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno suffered a second-round TKO loss to surging Tatsuro Taira on the main card of UFC 323 on Saturday. The first round was extremely close, but the controversial moment came in the second round when Taira got back control and started unloading heavy punches on Moreno. It didn't look like Moreno was going out, but the referee decided to stop the fight. In 7:24 of action, Moreno landed nine significant strikes. With the loss, Moreno dropped to 11-6-2 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn was non-committal on who would start at quarterback in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Tyrod Taylor (groin) left early during Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins due to a groin injury and did not return. The veteran completed one of four passes for six yards and one interception before leaving. Undrafted rookie
Brady Cook filled in for Taylor and struggled mightily, completing 14 of 30 passes for 163 yards and two interceptions while taking six sacks. Glenn noted that the team will talk to the players and doctors early in the week and that the QB who gives them the best chance to win will have the most reps in practice. If Taylor is ultimately able to be cleared from the injury report by the end of the week, he should be expected to serve as the Jets' starter again in Week 15 versus the Jaguars.
Justin Fields (knee) was inactive on Sunday due to knee soreness, so it's unclear if he'd be an option to start against the Jags if Taylor cannot go.
--Kyle McCarthySource: New York Jets
December 8, 2025
Tatsuro Taira won his second fight in a row by beating the former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno via second-round TKO on the main card of UFC 323 on Saturday. By beating Moreno, Taira became the first fighter to finish the former champion, but the victory came with debate, as many people felt the stoppage was a bit early. In 7:24 of action, Taira landed a takedown and 28 significant strikes. With the win, Taira improved to 18-1 as a pro and is now 8-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
While New York Jets wide receiver
Garrett Wilson (knee) is eligible to return from IR in Week 15, head coach Aaron Glenn has offered no update on his status. Wilson has been shelved since Week 10 after reaggravating a knee injury he picked up back in Week 6. Although he's technically available to be reinstated from injured reserve, Glenn notes that "it will be a medical decision between Wilson and the doctors" that would afford him clearance to return to the field. As it stands, it's no guarantee that the Ohio State alum suits up again this season, particularly with New York's playoff dreams officially quashed. If he's forced to miss a fifth straight game, teammates
John Metchie III and
Adonai Mitchell would continue leading the Jets' pass attack when they square off with the hosting Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday.
--Alex CiullaSource: Rich Cimini
December 8, 2025
On Saturday's UFC 323 main card, Payton Talbott delivered one of his best performances of his career as he defeated the former two-division champion Henry Cejudo via unanimous decision. Talbott landed 134 significant strikes compared to 60 from Cejudo, not to mention that Talbott also landed three takedowns on the 2008 Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling. The 27-year-old Talbott will most likely find himself in the bantamweight rankings at some point this week, given that Cejudo was in the top 10.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver
Jayden Higgins posted a modest game in his team's Week 14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, recording three catches for 34 yards on five targets. Still, the 22-year-old has established himself as the clear WR2 in Houston alongside
Nico Collins, as he's earned at least five targets in five consecutive games and six out of his last seven contests. For the season overall, Higgins has hauled in 35 catches for 393 yards and four touchdowns on 55 targets across 13 games. With Houston's offense playing better football in recent weeks and its stellar defense consistently providing short fields, Higgins could be on the verge of a breakout game. Higgins profiles as a must-add wide receiver with a stable production floor heading into his Week 15 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed returned from foot and shoulder injuries that had sidelined him since Week 2 in his team's Week 14 win over the Chicago Bears. Reed recorded four catches for 31 yards on four targets and also logged 22 rushing yards on two carries. The 25-year-old played 47% of Green Bay's offensive snaps, third-most among Packers wide receivers behind
Romeo Doubs and
Christian Watson. Green Bay may up Reed's snap share as he re-integrates himself into the offense, but his upside is limited by the Packers' run-heavy offense and their crowded wide receiver room. Still, Reed has proven he can be a playmaker in the past, recording 1,020 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns across 17 games in 2024. In leagues where he is available, Reed is worth targeting as an upside play heading into his Week 15 matchup against the Denver Broncos.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
On Saturday, the former two-division champion Henry Cejudo retired after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Payton Talbott on the main card of UFC 323. Cejudo gave a spirited effort against Talbott, but the 27-year-old Talbott eventually overwhelmed Cejudo, earning a decisive victory 30-27 on all scorecards. In 15 minutes of action, Cejudo landed a takedown and 60 significant strikes. Cejudo will finish his career with a record of 16-6.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
Free-agent right-hander
Michael Soroka has agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, pending a physical, sources tell Jesse Rogers and Jeff Passan of ESPN. In 2025, Soroka pitched to a 4.52 ERA (3.78 SIERA) with a career-high 25.1% strikeout rate across 89 2/3 innings for the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs. When the 28-year-old first reached the majors, he relied heavily on generating ground balls. But after recovering from multiple injuries, he overhauled his pitch mix and became more of a strikeout-oriented hurler. For fantasy managers, Soroka is a solid late-round dart throw with some upside and will likely be the last pitcher you draft in most leagues.
--Marty TallmanSource: Jesse Rogers and Jeff Passan
December 8, 2025
With Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze (foot) sidelined by a foot injury for his team's Week 14 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, rookie wideout
Luther Burden III stepped into a larger role. The 21-year-old earned six targets for the second straight week and hauled in four receptions for 67 yards. After failing to reach five targets in any of his first eight games this season, Burden III has now seen at least five targets in four straight weeks. On a more negative note, Burden III was out-snapped by veteran wideout
Olamide Zaccheaus in Week 14. That signals Odunze's absence doesn't mean an automatic promotion for Burden III into Chicago's WR2 role alongside
DJ Moore. Still, Burden III has flashed big-play upside throughout the season, and his workload remains on an upward trajectory. He's worth rostering in deeper fantasy formats and could be a solid flex option in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns if Odunze remains sidelined.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
In the main card opener of UFC 323, surging Bogdan Guskov took on former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in an incredible fight. Both fighters had big moments, but the scorecards resulted in a majority draw. After a competitive first round, Guskov hurt Blachowicz in the second round, knocking the former champion down and had 4:09 control time in the second round. Guskov almost got knocked out in the third round, but he managed to survive. In 15 minutes of action, Guskov landed 80 significant strikes. Guskov is now 4-1-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
Carolina Panthers running back
Chuba Hubbard opened the season as his team's RB1. However, he missed time due to injury in early October, and his role was usurped by Panthers back
Rico Dowdle, who exploded with a pair of 200-plus scrimmage-yard outings. Across a four-game stretch from Week 9 to Week 12, Hubbard failed to record more than seven touches in a contest. However, in Carolina's final game before its Week 14 bye, Hubbard broke out for 124 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 19 touches against the Los Angeles Rams. Hubbard was still out-touched by Dowdle (20 touches), but he out-snapped Dowdle for the first time since Week 8. If Carolina plans to work with a more even split between their two backs coming out of the bye, Hubbard could re-emerge as a flex option for fantasy managers. In leagues where he may have been dropped, Hubbard is a must-add player heading into his Week 15 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
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