December 8, 2025
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday morning that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
DK Metcalf stayed overnight in a Baltimore hotel after going to a local hospital following the game. Metcalf was experiencing stomach pains on the flight, and, out of an abundance of caution, the team's medical personnel sent him to a nearby hospital. He's flying back to Pittsburgh today. At this point, it's unclear what Metcalf's availability for Week 15 will be, but it's certainly something that fantasy managers will want to monitor closely as the week progresses. Metcalf exploded in Week 14 in the Steelers' huge division win over the Baltimore Ravens, 27-22. Metcalf had 148 receiving yards on 12 targets and seven receptions. Up next for the Steelers is a crucial AFC tilt against the red-hot Miami Dolphins (6-7), who have now won four games in a row.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Ian Rapoport
December 8, 2025
Los Angeles Rams second-year running back out of Michigan,
Blake Corum, dominated once again on Sunday, rushing for 128 yards on 12 carries (10.7 yards per carry) and two touchdowns in the Rams' 45-17 rout over the Arizona Cardinals. Corum has now scored three touchdowns in the past two weeks and has rushed for 209 yards on 19 carries over his past two weeks.
Kyren Williams is still the starter in this explosive Rams offense, but Corum is making his case for a potential takeover and to become a league winner down the stretch. The Rams have publicly stated that they are interested in limiting Williams' workload as the team prepares for its playoff run. Regardless, Corum has seen his workload ramp up over the past five weeks, and he is one of, if not the top handcuff, in fantasy football going into the fantasy playoffs. Even without the handcuff, he is providing RB3/flex value based on his pure production and projected 8-10 carries and 30-35 percent snap share. He is a must-add off the waiver wire if he is currently out there in any of your leagues.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
University of Texas running back CJ Baxter intends to enter the transfer portal, ESPN's Pete Thamel reports. The former five-star recruit and No. 1 running back prospect in the Class of 2023 earned Big 12 offensive newcomer of the year as a freshman in 2023 after rushing 138 times for 659 yards and five touchdowns and catching 24 passes for 154 yards. He missed his entire sophomore season after suffering a knee injury in the preseason before returning in 2025 to handle 66 total touches for 237 yards and one score. Baxter oozes talent, but he never seemed to get back into the flow of things as a redshirt sophomore after a long-term injury. There should be no shortage of interest in his services on the open market.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Pete Thamel - ESPN
December 8, 2025
New Orleans Saints rookie running back out of Kansas,
Devin Neal, dominated the backfield touches on Sunday against the Bucs in the Saints' 24-17 victory. Neal carried the ball 19 times for 70 yards and a touchdown, and added one reception for 14 yards. On the afternoon, Neal scored 14.9 fantasy points in half PPR leagues and, most importantly, handled a solid 76 percent of all running back carries.
Audric Estime had three,
Evan Hull had one, and
Taysom Hill had two. As long as
Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee) remains sidelined, Neal should be viewed as a low-end RB2 moving forward in most formats strictly due to his volume. Over the past two weeks with Kamara out, Neal has seen 17 or more total touches, and if he's available on your waiver wire, he is a must-add heading into the fantasy playoffs.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone enjoyed a visit to Madison Square Garden on Sunday, finishing a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers with two assists. Less than one minute into the game, Stone helped Brett Howden light the lamp, and he also played a part in Tomas Hertl's game-tying goal inside the final minute of regulation. Stone has yet to go pointless in his 12 appearances this season, notching four goals and 16 assists. Only five active players have started a season with points in more consecutive games. The New York Islanders will be the next team trying to contain Stone, as the Golden Knights visit UBS Arena on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart made it two wins in two games as the team beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime on Sunday. Hart allowed a pair of second-period goals but had a solid performance, finishing with 21 saves. Through his first two outings with Vegas, Hart has registered a 2.32 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. Considering he had been out of the league since 2024, it has been an impressive return from Hart, who has begun to rob starts from Akira Schmid. However, Schmid still has a role to play on the team, especially after his shutout against the New Jersey Devils on Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier took on the role of a playmaker in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, recording two assists. The 21-year-old entered Sunday's contest as Anaheim's leading goal-scorer, but Gauthier focused on other areas against the Blackhawks. Gauthier helped Mason McTavish and Beckett Sennecke on the score sheet, with the first goal coming on the power play. It was Gauthier's fourth multi-point effort in eight games. He is among three Ducks players to average at least a point per game for the season. In 29 appearances, Gauthier has tallied 33 points (16 goals, 17 assists).
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson had two of the team's goals in Sunday's 7-1 blowout win against the Chicago Blackhawks. Carlsson notched an even-strength goal late in the second period and had a power-play marker early in the third to make it 6-0. The 20-year-old Swedish star returned to the score sheet after finishing each of his previous two outings pointless. Carlsson has been spectacular for the Ducks in 2025-26 and could become only the third player in franchise history to post a 100-point season. Currently, he sits on 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists) through 29 games. Only six players in the league have been more productive than Carlsson.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson celebrated his first shutout of the season in a 2-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. He stopped 39 shots in a tight game that didn't get its second goal until Aliaksei Protas lit the lamp during an empty-net situation 1:26 from the end of regulation. While it took until his 21st start for Thompson to register his maiden shutout of the year, he has maintained a spot among the NHL's best goalies. The Calgary-born netminder boasts a 13-6-2 record and has a 1.96 goals-against average with a .925 save percentage. Among goalies who have started at least half of their team's games, Thompson is the only one with a goals-against average below 2.00.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn notched three points in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. He opened the scoring with a power-play goal and recorded two assists. Dylan Holloway also tallied three points (one goal, two assists) as the Blues managed to win a second consecutive game for only the third time this season. It has been a tough campaign for everybody involved, and Schenn is no exception. He is currently on pace to finish the season with only 36 points. The veteran forward has scored six goals and 13 points in 30 appearances. Four of his points have come in Schenn's last two outings, giving him a chance to record his first three-game scoring streak of the season when the Blues host the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jayden Higgins hauled in three of his five targets for 34 yards in his team's low-scoring, 20-14 win over the Chiefs on Sunday night. Higgins finished second on the team in receiving yards and targets behind only
Nico Collins. Running back
Woody Marks caught the only touchdown pass of the day from
C.J. Stroud, but Higgins remains clearly the team's second receiver, playing well ahead of
Christian Kirk and
Xavier Hutchinson, who he has passed on the depth chart during the course of his rookie season. Higgins can be a deep-league option going forward, especially with favorable matchups the next few weeks.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Woody Marks had already taken over most of the work in the team's backfield coming into Sunday night's matchup with the Chiefs, but with
Nick Chubb (rib) leaving early, Marks got even more work. The rookie finished with a season-high 26 carries for 68 rushing yards and added two catches on three targets for eight receiving yards and a touchdown. It was his third receiving touchdown of the season and fifth touchdown overall. He has helped Houston win five straight games to climb back into the playoff chase, and he gets great matchups the next two weeks against the Cardinals and Raiders. Check on Chubb's status throughout the week, but Marks will be a good play either way after Sunday's strong showing.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini recorded a goal and two assists in Sunday's 4-1 road win over the Carolina Hurricanes. He set up Collin Graf and John Klingberg for a pair of goals before capping off the scoring with an empty-net goal. Celebrini ended a brief two-game point drought on Sunday. The 19-year-old is having a sensational campaign and is currently on pace for a franchise-record 118 points. In 30 outings, Celebrini has totaled 15 goals and 28 assists. He already has two three-point efforts this month and will look to start building another point streak on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Dare Ogunbowale only had one carry on Sunday against the Chiefs, but he took that carry five yards for one of the team's two touchdowns of the night. The Texans extended their winning streak with a huge 20-10 win on the road in Kansas City, and Ogunbowale was more involved than usual since he helped fill in after
Nick Chubb (rib) left with an injury in the first half. Ogunbowale could help fill in the gap if Chubb misses time moving forward, although
Woody Marks carried the load on Sunday with 26 carries and two catches. The Texans trust Ogunbowale near the goal line and he's a solid receiver, so he'd be an interesting option if he got significant playing time in the next few weeks.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Miami Dolphins tight end
Darren Waller played 37% of snaps on Sunday against the Jets but only finished with one catch for 13 yards on his three targets. The Dolphins' other tight end,
Greg Dulcich, caught all three of his targets for 41 yards while playing 54% of snaps. It was a disappointing showing for Waller, who returned from a pec injury in Week 13 with two catches for 47 yards against the Saints. He will remain a boom-or-bust fringe starter at tight end since he does get attention in the Dolphins' passing game, but right now,
Tua Tagovailoa is managing the low-volume passing offense, with a focus on short passes and most of the downfield opportunities going to
Jaylen Waddle.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN.com
December 8, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle secured five of his team-high seven targets to lead the team in receiving yards with 50 and also scored the only receiving touchdown of the day for Miami in the team's 34-10 triumph in New York. Waddle has six scores this season, and he continues to operate as the team's clear No. 1 receiver with
Tyreek Hill (knee) out for the year. Waddle is up to 812 yards with four games remaining, so if he stays healthy, he has a good shot to get to 1,000 yards for the fourth time in his five NFL seasons. He'll be a solid play going forward, even though the Dolphins are a low-volume, low-risk pass offense at this point.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Ollie Gordon II scored his third rushing touchdown of the season on Sunday in his team's 34-10 win over the Jets. The rookie punched home a seven-yard rush in the fourth quarter and finished with five carries for 17 yards on the day. With
De'Von Achane (rib) leaving the game early, it was
Jaylen Wright who went off for the Dolphins, but Gordon did stay involved as a change-of-pace back. If Achane misses time, Gordon and Wright would both be worth a look in the Dolphins' offense that relies heavily on its running backs to make plays. However, it looks like Wright would probably be the primary back in that scenario. If Achane returns next week, Gordon and Wright would return to their typical minimal roles.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Jaylen Wright had a career day in Week 14's 34-10 win over the New York Jets after
De'Von Achane (ribs) exited early. Wright finished with 24 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown while also seeing three targets but not hauling in any of them. The second-year back has only been active in six games this season, with 10 touches being his most in a game, which came back in the Week 8 blowout win against the Atlanta Falcons. He's been firmly behind rookie
Ollie Gordon II in the pecking order for touches, but Wright operated ahead of Gordon in this game after Achane left in the second quarter due to a rib injury. Gordon also punched in a touchdown on seven carries. The severity of Achane's injury is currently unknown, but Wright would emerge as a priority waiver-wire addition if Achane were to miss any time.
--Kyle McCarthySource: ESPN.com
December 8, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals running back
Chase Brown handled 12 carries for just 23 yards while adding three receptions (four targets) for 12 yards and another touchdown as a receiver in Sunday's loss in snowy Buffalo. Brown continues his stretch of strong production for fantasy managers, averaging 19.2 PPR points per game over his last six outings. The 25-year-old running back surprisingly had his lowest yards-per-carry mark in a game this season against a Bills defense that allowed 5.2 yards a pop entering the game, the second-worst mark in the league. It comes after three straight games in which the speedy back averaged over five yards per tote. But Brown made up for his lack of efficiency by posting his second two-touchdown game of the season. He will remain a high-end fantasy option in Week 15's divisional matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.
--Kyle McCarthySource: ESPN.com
December 8, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Jerry Jeudy broke out with one of his best games of the season in Week 14's loss to the Tennessee Titans, catching three of his five targets for 76 yards and a touchdown. It was the 26-year-old's first touchdown since Week 10 versus the New York Jets, which is also his only other game this season with 75 or more receiving yards. The former Denver Broncos wideout hasn't found much production since rookie quarterback
Shedeur Sanders took over in Week 12, averaging just 8.4 PPR points per game, but perhaps the promising performances by both players in this game will provide some positive momentum just in time for the fantasy playoffs in most leagues in Weeks 15-17. Jeudy will look to stay productive in Week 15 as the Browns go on the road to take on the Chicago Bears.
--Kyle McCarthySource: ESPN.com
December 8, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals tight end
Mike Gesicki scored his first touchdown of the season while also recording a season high in receptions and receiving yards, hauling in all six of his targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills. Gesicki hasn't played a big role in Cincinnati's offense this season, but he has been surging recently and tied receiver
Tee Higgins for the team lead in receptions in Sunday's shootout with the Bills in the snow. The 30-year-old has totaled 12 receptions for 140 yards and a touchdown on 16 targets over the past three games. In Cincinnati's high-volume passing offense with quarterback
Joe Burrow back in the fold, Gesicki could be in for a productive end to the season as the No. 3 option behind Higgins and
Ja'Marr Chase.
--Kyle McCarthySource: ESPN.com
December 8, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Nico Collins posted four receptions for 121 yards on eight targets during Sunday night's 20-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Even in a tough matchup, Collins continued his strong stretch of production in recent weeks, clearing 100 yards for the third time this season. The star wideout has gone over 90 receiving yards in four of the past five games after a somewhat slow start to the season. The 26-year-old is the clear alpha of the Texans' passing attack and remains a top-10 wide receiver in fantasy football. Collins will profile as a high-end option again in Week 15 against an Arizona Cardinals defense that just allowed Rams wideout
Puka Nacua to rack up 167 yards and two touchdowns in Week 14.
--Kyle McCarthySource: ESPN.com
December 7, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Alec Pierce (undisclosed) suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14. Pierce got up slowly after making an apparent touchdown catch on the final drive of the game (the catch was eventually overturned). The 25-year-old caught five of his eight targets for a team-high 80 receiving yards on the day. There was speculation that Pierce was being put through the concussion protocol after landing hard late in the game, but that turned out to be false. It appears that Pierce avoided a serious injury, but we should know more early next week as the team prepares to face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. Pierce has become a valid flex play in fantasy as he earns more targets in Indy's passing attack, but with quarterback
Daniel Jones feared to have suffered a season-ending torn Achilles, that could quickly change with the start of the fantasy playoffs looming in most leagues next week.
--Keith HernandezSource: Indianapolis Star - Joel A. Erickson
December 7, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Nick Chubb (rib) suffered a rib injury in the first half of the Sunday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs and has been ruled out for the rest of the contest, according to KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. Before getting hurt, Chubb had just one rushing attempt for three yards. The 29-year-old was not targeted in the passing game. Rookie
Woody Marks, who had already taken over Houston's backfield in the absence of
Joe Mixon (ankle, foot), hasn't been very efficient on the ground against the Chiefs, but he was able to haul in a short touchdown pass in the first quarter. Regardless of whether Chubb is able to return for a Week 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals, Marks should be Houston's RB1 the rest of the season. If Chubb can't make it back next week,
Dare Ogunbowale would likely operate as the RB2 for the Texans behind Marks.
--Keith HernandezSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
December 7, 2025
Second baseman Jeff Kent was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. The 57-year-old was named on 14 of 16 ballots and still holds the record for home runs (351) by a second baseman. Kent was the only player elected to the HOF this year, with all-time home run leader Barry Bonds, 354-game winner Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, and Gary Sheffield being left out again. Kent played 17 seasons for six different teams, but his best years came with the San Francisco Giants while playing alongside Bonds. He was a five-time All-Star and was named the National League MVP in 2000 with the Giants, when he hit a career-high .334 with 33 home runs and 125 RBI. Of his 377 career home runs, 351 came as a second baseman. Kent had a career slash line of .290/.356/.500 with an .855 OPS.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Bradford Doolittle
December 7, 2025
The Boston Red Sox are among the teams interested in trading for Arizona Diamondbacks superstar second baseman
Ketel Marte, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Other teams that could be potential fits for Marte include the Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, and Toronto Blue Jays. Marte has been involved in trade rumors this offseason, but general manager Mike Hazen recently said that it's unlikely Arizona will move the 32-year-old veteran Dominican. The switch-hitting infielder was one of the big reasons why the D-backs were one of the highest-scoring teams in baseball in 2025, as he slashed .283/.376/.517 with an .893 OPS, 28 home runs, 72 RBI, 87 runs, and four steals in 126 games. Marte's 145 wRC+ led all qualified second basemen for the second straight year.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
December 7, 2025
The Kansas City Royals are looking to upgrade their outfield this offseason, and they are willing to trade a starting pitcher in order to get one, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The most logical trade candidate could be left-hander
Kris Bubic, who is projected to earn $6 million in his final year of salary arbitration before free agency. The Royals aren't pursuing the most expensive outfield options in
Kyle Tucker and
Cody Bellinger, and they might also be out on
Harrison Bader, who is believed to be seeking a three-year deal. According to people briefed on their talks, KC's preference is to add two outfielders. They may re-sign
Mike Yastrzemski.
Adolis Garcia,
Max Kepler,
Mike Tauchman,
Lane Thomas, and
JJ Bleday are other free-agent options. Bubic missed most of the second half with a left rotator-cuff strain, but he was cleared to begin throwing in early November and should have a normal season in 2026 after avoiding shoulder surgery.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
December 7, 2025
The Los Angeles Angels have already added right-handed starters
Grayson Rodriguez and
Alek Manoah this offseason, but people briefed on the team's plans have told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that the Angels want to add another starting pitcher. In addition to adding another starting pitcher, the Halos want to address their bullpen, center field, and third base.
Yusei Kikuchi and
Jose Soriano sit at the top of the rotation. Rodriguez and Manoah have not pitched in the majors since 2024 due to injuries, and lefty
Reid Detmers is a bit of an unknown. Rosenthal writes that ideally, the Angels would add another high-end starter and at least one long man/starter type. The Angels acquired Rodriguez from Baltimore in exchange for outfielder
Taylor Ward, and they signed Manoah to a low-risk, one-year deal worth $1.95 million.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
December 7, 2025
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Jacoby Brissett completed 25 of 44 pass attempts for 271 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in his team's 45-17 Week 14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Arizona's pass-happy attack continues to allow Brissett to post solid numbers. Across 10 games (eight starts) worth of action in 2025, the 32-year-old has thrown for 2,459 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five picks. Brissett has thrown for at least 258 yards in all eight of his starts and topped 300 passing yards in four separate contests. He's also attempted at least 40 pass attempts in five straight weeks and is averaging an incredible 43.3 pass attempts per start so far in 2025. As long as the Cardinals continue to find themselves in pass-heavy game scripts every week, Brissett profiles as a viable starting fantasy quarterback. However, Arizona has a difficult matchup in Week 15 against the Houston Texans.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
December 7, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a four-year offer to free-agent designated hitter
Kyle Schwarber, people briefed on the team's talks told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal reports that the offer is almost certainly worth more than $100 million. The Pirates are considered a long shot to land Schwarber, who will most likely end up re-signing with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Boston Red Sox are known to be interested in the left-handed slugger, and Schwarber's hometown team, the Cincinnati Reds, are also making a push. Pittsburgh has only given out one $100 million contract (
Bryan Reynolds), and they have never come close to that number in free agency. Schwarber is one of the best power hitters in baseball and is coming off a career-best 56 home runs. For the Phillies to retain the 32-year-old, they might have to guarantee Schwarber a fifth year.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
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