March 22, 2026
The Athletic's Daniel Popper thinks that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey could have a bounce-back season in 2026 in offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's offense. Popper also believes that for McConkey to bounce back, the Chargers need to avoid re-signing veteran
Keenan Allen, who led the team in targets and catches in 2025. McConkey and Allen both thrive in similar areas of the field, so in the absence of Allen in McDaniel's offense, McConkey could become a fantasy football stud again. Popper sees McDaniel maximizing McConkey's "shiftiness and yards-after-the-catch ability" with pre-snap motion and linebacker manipulation. The 24-year-old former second-rounder in 2024 out of Georgia caught 82 of 112 targets for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games in his rookie season, but he fell to a 66-789-6 line in 16 games in 2025. With more targets and a focus on the offense under McDaniel, McConkey definitely can become a strong WR2 for fantasy managers going into his third year in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
March 22, 2026
In recent seasons, Houston Astros relief pitcher
Bryan Abreu has established himself as one of the better high-leverage arms in all of baseball. Across 71 innings in 2025, the 28-year-old recorded three wins and seven saves while pitching to a 2.28 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 105 strikeouts. Despite his dominance, Abreu has never worked as a full-time closer in Houston, limiting his fantasy value in traditional rotisserie scoring formats. However, Astros closer
Josh Hader (biceps) is set to open 2026 on the Injured List, providing Abreu a chance to work in the ninth inning. Hader is not expected to miss too much time, so Abreu's time in the closer role in Houston could be brief. Still, Abreu profiles as an extremely valuable arm for as long as he's racking up saves. If Hader suffers a setback or struggles upon his return, Abreu could emerge as a high-end fantasy reliever in 2026.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 22, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher
Cody Ponce has not pitched in an MLB game since 2021. Nevertheless, Toronto signed the 31-year-old right-hander to a three-year, $30 million contract over the winter after Ponce dominated the KBO in 2025. Across 180 2/3 innings (29 starts) for the Hanwha Eagles, Ponce recorded a 17-1 record with a 1.89 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 252 strikeouts. With Blue Jays starters
Shane Bieber (forearm),
Trey Yesavage (shoulder), and
Jose Berrios (elbow) all set to open 2026 on the Injured List, Ponce is locked into a rotation role in Toronto to start the year. He's been effective in a limited sample size this spring, recording a 0.66 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with 12 strikeouts across 13 2/3 innings pitched. Ponce should not be expected to replicate the prodigious strikeout rate he produced in Korea last season. However, he could emerge as a solid innings eater with upside and may be worth targeting in the later rounds of fantasy drafts heading into 2026.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 22, 2026
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher
Mick Abel won a spot in his team's starting rotation to open 2026 with an impressive performance in Grapefruit League action. The 24-year-old recorded a 2.00 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with 23 strikeouts across 18 innings pitched. Abel was one of the key pieces the Twins received from the Philadelphia Phillies in last year's trade deadline deal for star reliever
Jhoan Duran. However, Abel struggled in a small sample size in 2025, posting a 6.23 ERA and 1.51 WHIP with 39 strikeouts across 39 innings split between Philadelphia and Minnesota. Walks have been a persistent issue for Abel to this point in his career. He recorded a 10.1% walk rate across 98 1/3 minor-league innings in 2025 and never recorded a single-digit walk rate in any of his four minor league seasons. Still, Abel logged an impressive 28.6% strikeout rate in the minors in 2025. If he can keep his walk rate under control, Abel could be an undervalued source of strikeouts for fantasy managers in 2026.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 22, 2026
Seattle Seahawks running back
Kenny McIntosh (knee) could be in the mix to lead the team's backfield in 2026. According to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic, "McIntosh is as talented as any running back on the roster and should get an opportunity to be one of the two lead guys." This is an interesting development out of Seattle. While McIntosh, who is working his way back from a torn ACL, is a near-lock to make the roster out of camp, there hadn't been much buzz for him to push his way to the top of the depth chart until now. Dugar said that he believes the 26-year-old's contact balance, breakaway speed, and reliable hands could vault him into a lead role over
Emanuel Wilson and
Zach Charbonnet (knee). There's still plenty of time between now and Week 1, and we could see this backfield go in any direction depending on external additions, injuries, or individual camp performances. At the very least, though, McIntosh suddenly becomes an intriguing buy-low target in dynasty leagues, especially if he has a path to earning more than half of the snaps and rushing attempts in the season opener.
--Andersen PickardSource: Michael-Shawn Dugar
March 22, 2026
Veteran relief pitcher
Craig Kimbrel has been told he will not be on the New York Mets' Opening Day roster, per Mike Puma of the New York Post. Kimbrel signed a minor league deal with New York over the offseason in hopes of earning a role in the team's bullpen, but it appears he will start the year on the outside looking in. Across six appearances this spring, the 37-year-old recorded a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and five strikeouts. While Kimbrel has extensive experience as a high-leverage reliever, command has become an issue for him in recent seasons. He posted a 14.3% walk rate across a limited 12-inning sample size in 2025 and a 13.4% walk rate across 52 1/3 innings in 2024. Kimbrel's closing experience makes him a candidate to earn some ninth-inning work wherever he lands, but he profiles better in middle relief at this point in his career.
--Will BradySource: New York Post - Mike Puma
March 22, 2026
The Washington Commanders "would have no reason to hesitate" selecting Notre Dame running back
Jeremiyah Love with the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Washington already has
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and
Rachaad White in its backfield, but Love is an entirely different breed of running back, offering workhorse potential and massive playmaking ability. He took college football by storm last season, totaling 1,372 rushing yards, 280 receiving yards, and 21 total touchdowns. Given how well he played in 2025, there's no guarantee that Love even makes it to the Commanders at No. 7 overall. If he does, though, it sounds like Washington would be very interested. Depending on his landing spot, Love could be an RB1 in redraft leagues during his rookie season. He has even more value in dynasty leagues, where he's in the conversation to be the 1.01 in rookie drafts.
--Andersen PickardSource: Nicki Jhabvala
March 22, 2026
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
Ryan Flournoy is expected to be third on the depth chart when the 2026 season begins, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Machota's roster projection indicates that the Cowboys won't make any major additions at wide receiver this offseason, leaving Flournoy in the No. 3 role behind
CeeDee Lamb and
George Pickens. This is an unsurprising development, as the Cowboys already have $61.3 million allocated to Lamb and Pickens, so an external addition at wide receiver wouldn't make much sense. Plus, Flournoy had an impressive 2025 season, catching 40 passes for 475 yards and four touchdowns across 16 games. He stepped up when teammates went down, such as when he caught nine passes for 115 yards and one touchdown in Week 14. Realistically, Flournoy is one of the better No. 3 receivers in the NFL, and he could handle the jump to being a fantasy-relevant No. 2 receiver if Lamb or Pickens miss any time in 2026. As a result, he's a low-cost trade target in deep dynasty leagues this offseason.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jon Machota
March 22, 2026
Free-agent left-hander
Ryan Borucki and the San Francisco Giants agreed to an undisclosed one-year major-league deal on Saturday, sources told Robert Murray of FanSided. Borucki drew strong interest around the league over the winter and eventually signed with the Chicago White Sox before opting out after not being added to the Opening Day roster. The 31-year-old veteran threw six scoreless innings in the Cactus League with the White Sox with eight strikeouts and one walk in six appearances before he opted out of his deal with Chicago. The veteran southpaw will give the Giants another lefty in their bullpen. He has eight years of big-league experience and a 4.28 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 19.7% strikeout rate, and 8.9% walk rate in 187 appearances (21 starts) in his career with the Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Seattle Mariners. Borucki had a 4.63 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 35 innings with Pittsburgh and Toronto a season ago.
--Keith HernandezSource: FanSided - Robert Murray
March 22, 2026
Utility man
Dylan Moore and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to an undisclosed major-league deal on Saturday, league sources told Will Sammon of The Athletic. Moore triggered the opt-out clause in his previous contract earlier this week, but he's now back with the organization and is expected to be on the team's Opening Day roster. The 33-year-old veteran recently fouled a ball off his foot during spring training, but it wasn't serious, and he should be fine for Opening Day on Thursday. The former seventh-round pick by the Texas Rangers in 2015 out of Central Florida will mostly be a bat off the bench for the Phillies in 2026, limiting his fantasy appeal to deeper leagues for his speed primarily. Moore struggled with a .201/.267/.374 slash line, .642 OPS, 11 home runs, 25 RBI, and 14 steals in 2025 with the Mariners and Rangers, but he did have a career-high 32 stolen bases in 2024 and is worth a bench stash in NL-only leagues for his speed on the basepaths.
UPDATE: Moore is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Sunday against the Yankees.--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Will Sammon
March 22, 2026
New York Mets outfielder
Mike Tauchman (knee) is dealing with a meniscus tear in his left knee and will require surgery, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Tauchman will begin the 2026 season on the injured list and, at the very least, will miss the first month of the year. If the 35-year-old veteran needs a full trim of his meniscus, it will be a much longer absence for the veteran outfielder. It's a tough way for Tauchman to begin his tenure in New York after he was hitting well in spring training, going 7-for-29 (.241) with a homer, three doubles, six RBI, and five runs scored in 13 Grapefruit League games. Tauchman was likely ticketed for a platoon role, at best, in right field with the Mets to begin the season if he wasn't injured. His injury should open up more consistent playing time for outfield prospect
Carson Benge. Tauchman has double-digit home runs in just one of his eight major-league seasons, and it came all the way back in 2019 with the Yankees.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Mike Puma
March 22, 2026
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada hasn't ruled out shortstop
Jeremy Pena (finger) from being ready for Opening Day next week, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Pena will hit again on Sunday in camp as he tries to get himself ready for Thursday's game against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. The 28-year-old suffered a fracture in the tip of his right ring finger while playing in an exhibition game for Team Dominican Republic in the lead-up to the World Baseball Classic. Pena was cleared to swing a bat with both hands on Friday, though. The next step will be for Pena to face live pitching, and it's unclear if there is enough time for the team to clear him to play on Opening Day. If Pena isn't ready for Thursday, it shouldn't be long before he's cleared to return to his duties as Houston's starting shortstop. Despite the injury, Pena is still in play as a low-end starting fantasy shortstop. He was a first-time All-Star in 2025, slashing .304/.363/.477 with an .840 OPS, 17 homers, 62 RBI, and 20 steals in 125 games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
March 22, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles are showing interest in Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic. Berman notes that the team is monitoring his availability even after signing edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie. Greenard is coming off his sixth season in the NFL, during which he appeared in 12 games with three sacks, one forced fumble, and 59 tackles. It was a step backward for the veteran defender, who had combined for 24.5 total sacks between 2023 and 2024. Adding a player of his caliber would be huge for an Eagles defense that lost Jaelan Phillips and Joshua Uche in free agency. As Berman notes, any sort of Greenard trade would have its complications. Not only do the Eagles and Vikings need to agree on trade compensation, but a deal could also require Philadelphia to replace the pass rusher's existing contract with a new, long-term extension.
--Andersen PickardSource: Zach Berman
March 22, 2026
Houston Astros outfielder
Zach Dezenzo (elbow) will not travel back to Houston with the team after their Grapefruit League game on Sunday, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Dezenzo will remain in West Palm Beach, Fla., to rehab his elbow. The good news is that Dezenzo can hit without issue, but he's not going to be ready for Opening Day next week after injuring his right elbow while playing for Team Italy during the World Baseball Classic. When fully healthy, the 25-year-old is merely a backup at designated hitter behind
Yordan Alvarez and at the corner-outfield spots in Houston. The former 12th-round pick in 2022 out of Ohio State has played in only 53 games at the major-league level the last two years and has hit .244/.305/.369 with a .673 OPS, four home runs, 18 RBI, and 22 runs scored in 174 plate appearances. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can ignore Dezenzo for the start of the 2026 season.
UPDATE: Manager Joe Espada said on Sunday that Dezenzo will remain at extended spring training and will not be part of the team's Opening Day roster.--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
March 22, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles' acquisition of veteran quarterback
Andy Dalton does not appear indicative of the trade market for quarterback
Tanner McKee, according to Brooks Kubena of The Athletic. While previous reporting suggested McKee might be available for trade, Kubena notes that the addition of Dalton is not an "immediate step" toward another move. It remains to be seen how this entire situation will unfold as the offseason continues. The NFL Draft is a popular time for backup quarterback trades, so we can't rule out the possibility of McKee still being dealt within the next month or so. He has flashed upside at times in Philadelphia, starting the Eagles' Week 18 game in each of the last two seasons. During his start this past year, he completed 21 of 40 pass attempts for 241 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Among all of McKee's suitors, the Jets have been discussed the most. New York is still looking for a backup to
Geno Smith.
--Andersen PickardSource: Brooks Kubena
March 22, 2026
Miami Marlins outfielder
Esteury Ruiz (oblique) has been diagnosed with a high-grade left oblique strain and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Ruiz will be placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Opening Day, and given his timeline, it seems like the team could at least consider a shift to the 60-day injured list. This is a devastating blow for the Marlins, who will be without both Ruiz and
Kyle Stowers (hamstring) for an extended period of time. Ruiz, who was acquired from the Dodgers over the offseason, has never been a major threat at the plate, but he offers blazing speed and brought his walk rate up to an encouraging mark of 14.6% this spring. With Stowers and Ruiz sidelined, the Marlins will likely turn to a rotation of
Griffin Conine,
Javier Sanoja, and
Heriberto Hernandez in left field.
--Andersen PickardSource: Christina De Nicola
March 22, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies and starting pitcher
Cristopher Sanchez have agreed to a six-year extension with $107 million guaranteed, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The deal spans from 2027 through 2032, taking effect after he earns his existing $3.5 million salary in 2026. The new extension also offers the Phillies a potential extra year of control with a club option for the 2033 season. This pact reflects the Phillies' desire to preserve Sanchez as their ace long-term. As it stands, Sanchez is the front line of a very strong Phillies rotation that also features
Aaron Nola,
Jesus Luzardo,
Taijuan Walker, and
Andrew Painter. The left-hander was absolutely stellar in 2025, finishing as the National League Cy Young runner-up and an MVP finalist with a 2.55 FIP, 9.45 K/9, 1.96 BB/9, and a 58.3% ground ball rate across 32 starts. He currently ranks #4 among starting pitchers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.
--Andersen PickardSource: Matt Gelb
March 22, 2026
It should come as no surprise that Tyler Reddick is fast at Darlington Raceway this weekend. "The Lady in Black" has long been one of his best tracks on the circuit, and Reddick has had a ton of speed to start out the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, with three wins along with finishes of eighth and 13th over the last two weeks. Now, back to Darlington. Although Reddick has always shown a ton of potential at this race track, he has yet to go to victory lane at "The Track Too Tough To Tame." Reddick has come close (he has three runner-up finishes over the last eight races here) but has yet to get over the hump. Will that happen this weekend? The No. 45 Toyota was the clear fastest car in practice on Saturday, and Reddick went out and won the pole by over a tenth of a second in qualifying as well. All signs are pointing to a big day for this No. 45 team, and possibly their fourth win in the first six races.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: Jayski
March 22, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed relief pitcher
Tim Mayza to a one-year deal, according to Jeff Skversky of FOX29. Mayza had already been in camp with the Phillies, but he had asked to be released from his minor league contract. Ultimately, the Phillies wanted Mayza on their Opening Day roster, so they brought him back on a major league contract. It's a rewarding outcome for the veteran reliever after he posted a 3.75 xFIP with 10 strikeouts and two walks across 8.1 innings of work in spring training. He offers the Phillies' bullpen a reliable veteran left-handed presence. Philadelphia's bullpen is projected to open the year with four lefties and four righties.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jeff Skversky
March 22, 2026
Miami Marlins outfielder
Kyle Stowers (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and will open the 2026 regular season on the injured list, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Stowers had left Friday's game early with hamstring tightness, and he's now expected to miss 3-4 weeks. That's a crushing blow for the Marlins, given that Stowers was projected to be their No. 3 hitter and everyday left fielder. He was spectacular at the plate last season, slashing .288/.368/.544 with 25 home runs, 73 RBI, and 149 wRC+. Injuries have been the biggest obstacle in his career so far, and now, he's going to be sidelined for Opening Day in 2026.
Griffin Conine,
Javier Sanoja, and
Heriberto Hernandez will likely platoon in left field until Stowers is able to return in mid-to-late April.
--Andersen PickardSource: Christina De Nicola
March 22, 2026
Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect
Didier Fuentes has made the Opening Day roster as a reliever, but Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that the 20-year-old will eventually return to the minors to be stretched out. According to Bowman, the Braves want Fuentes "to spend the first couple weeks as a long reliever for Atlanta and then go to Triple-A Gwinnett to work as a starter." That's some deflating news for Braves fans and fantasy managers, as Fuentes is an appealing prospect who delivered nine scoreless innings this spring. The former international free agent out of Colombia has made just one professional relief appearance in the minors since 2023, so it's somewhat perplexing that the Braves are going to temporarily convert him to a reliever, just to send him back to Triple-A and stretch him out. Regardless, this news delays any potential fantasy breakout for Fuentes. Fantasy managers will have to exercise a little more patience.
--Andersen PickardSource: Mark Bowman
March 22, 2026
Kyle Larson has always been a high risk, high reward driver. However, that has never been more apparent than at Darlington Raceway, where "Yung Money" has notched six podium finishes (including one win) in 16 career starts. Larson has also led more laps (1,050) than any other active driver at this track. However, as mentioned before, there is some downside. To go along with those six podium finishes, Larson also has five results of 19th or worse at this track, but in several of those he still a contender before running into issues. This weekend, Larson will roll off the starting grid from fourth-place when the Goodyear 400 goes green, and there is no doubt that he has the talent to win on Sunday. The upside is definitely there, but is it worth the risk? Avoiding trouble is often times easier said than done at Darlington.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: ifantasyrace
March 22, 2026
San Diego Padres starting pitcher
Walker Buehler has officially made the Opening Day roster, manager
Craig Stammen confirmed to radio host Sammy Levitt. This doesn't come as much of a surprise, as Buehler had put together an impressive spring training. Through three starts (11.2 innings) in the Cactus League, he maintained a 2.98 FIP with 10.03 K/9, 3.09 BB/9, and a 42.9% ground ball rate. Presumably, he'll end up in the No. 5 starter role, putting him in line to make his Padres regular-season debut on Tuesday, March 31, against the San Francisco Giants. Buehler was roughed up to the tune of a 5.45 ERA across 23 outings in Boston last year, but he latched on with the Phillies near the end of the season and enjoyed much better results. Across 13.2 innings with Philadelphia, he posted a 0.66 ERA with eight strikeouts and six walks.
--Andersen PickardSource: Sammy Levitt
March 22, 2026
Historically, Darlington Raceway has been a weak spot on the schedule for Ryan Blaney. Over 18 career starts at "The Lady in Black," Blaney has a middle-of-the-road average finish (18.7) and just four top-10 finishes. And despite all that time on track, Blaney has only led 24 laps in his career at this track. With that being said, the Team Penske driver is getting better, and in the spring race here last season, he walked away with a career-best fifth-place finish. This weekend, the No. 12 Ford will roll off the starting grid from seventh place, and Blaney looked to have good long-run speed in practice (seventh-fastest in 30-lap average) to challenge for a top-10 result. In DFS, Blaney is an interesting play at his $10,200 salary on DraftKings. He's definitely a viable option, though, as he has some Place Differential upside, and has a knack for racking up fastest laps late in the run at intermediate tracks.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: Team Penske
March 22, 2026
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher
Matt Bowman has opted out of his minor league contract following a scoreless spring training, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Bowman didn't pitch in the majors from 2020 through 2022, but he came back in 2023 and has made big-league appearances every year since then. He had been particularly effective this spring, allowing zero runs over 5.1 innings of relief work with two walks, six strikeouts, and a 50% ground ball rate. He also maintained a 0.00 ERA while pitching for Israel in the World Baseball Classic. Presumably, Bowman was told he didn't make the Twins' Opening Day roster, so he's hitting the open market in hopes of finding a better opportunity elsewhere.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jon Heyman
March 22, 2026
It has been a blazing-hot start to the 2026 season for Bubba Wallace, as the 23XI Racing driver sits second in the points standings after five races, thanks in part to a series-leading 53 stage points amassed. And the hot streak looks to continue this weekend at Darlington, as Bubba not only announced the birth of his daughter, but also qualified on the outside pole for Sunday's Goodyear 400. Bubba will be alongside his teammate, Tyler Reddick, to bring the field to the green flag on race day, as the drivers sitting 1-2 in points will start 1-2 in this race as well. As far as Darlington goes, Bubba has been solid here as of late, with five top-10 finishes over the last seven races (along with seven top-10 Stage results over the last eight). At $8,500 on DraftKings with no Place Differential upside, Bubba Wallace is a risky DFS pick this weekend, but he could pay huge dividends if his strong run continues on Sunday.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: Heavy
March 22, 2026
Keep an eye on Chris Buescher this weekend at Darlington Raceway. The Roush-Fenway Keselowski Racing driver was a contender for the win here back in 2024, and over the the last six races at this track, Buescher has walked away with a top-10 finish five times. This weekend, the No. 17 Ford has been solid since the team unloaded it, ranking ninth-best in 30-lap average in practice and qualifying in sixth-place for Sunday's Goodyear 400. As far as DFS playability goes, Buescher is a risky play at $8,300 on DraftKings, simply because he has limited Place Differential upside, and he's not likely to be a main dominator during the race. Although he should have a solid top 10 race car to work with, that may not be enough for Buescher to hit value in DFS contests on Sunday--although you shouldn't fade him entirely by any means.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: Catchfence
March 22, 2026
Don't sleep on Austin Cindric for Sunday's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Although he's definitely not the first driver to come to mind when the Cup Series visits "The Track Too Tough To Tame," Cindric has been pretty decent here (for his standards) over his career, including three straight finishes between 11th and 13th over the last year and a half here. As far as this weekend goes, the No. 2 Ford for Team Penske was one of the strongest on the long run in practice on Saturday, as Cindric had the best 10-lap average and even ranked third-quickest in 30-lap average. He qualified 12th for this weekend's Goodyear 400 and comes at a very affordable salary of $6,900 on DraftKings. In tournament/GPP formats, Cindric is absolutely worth rolling the dice on in DFS this weekend.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: ifantasyrace
March 22, 2026
It shouldn't have been a surprise to anyone to see Erik Jones' name at the top of the speed chart in practice on Saturday at Darlington Raceway. "The Lady in Black" is one of the best tracks on the schedule for Jones, as he is a two-time winner there and has one of the best average finishes (12.8) among all active drivers there as well. Erik Jones simply has a knack for racing at Darlington. Jones and his Legacy Motor Club Toyota led the way in practice with a lap of 29.925 seconds (164.331 mph) but the No. 43 wasn't able to back that speed up in qualifying, and instead Erik will start from back in 24th-place for the Goodyear 400. As far as DFS goes, that makes Jones a pretty attractive option with his Place Differential upside, especially at his affordable salary of just $7,500 on DraftKings. Remember, he finished third here last fall after starting 19th.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: RACER
March 22, 2026
Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie produced three assists as the team earned a 4-2 road win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Geekie has become more known as a goal-scorer, but he showed off his playmaking ability in a key Atlantic Division matchup, helping David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm, and Nikita Zadorov to score. His first assist came on the power play. Geekie has started to recover from an offensive slump, notching four assists in two games after being scoreless for five straight contests. The 27-year-old leads Boston with 34 goals and has tallied a career-high 61 points in 69 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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