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Sumudaerji A Favorite At UFC Shanghai
Sumudaerji aims to return to the win column when he faces Alex Perez on the main card of UFC Shanghai on Saturday. Sumudaerji and Perez fought in May at UFC Macau, but a kick to the groin from Sumudaerji resulted in Perez being unable to continue, leading to a no-contest ruling. Prior to his fight with Perez, Sumudaerji was on a three-fight winning streak. DraftKings sees Sumudaerji as the favorite with a salary of $8,800.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Bo Davidson Primed For Late-Season Breakout
San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Bo Davidson has produced in a big way during the month of August at Triple-A Sacramento, hitting .341 with six homers, 23 RBI, and 30 runs scored. Davidson is the No. 8 prospect in the Giants' system with a 50-grade hit tool, 55-grade power, and 55-grade speed. Davidson has combined for 19 stolen bases between two levels of the minors this season, proving that he could be a stolen base threat at the major-league level. Davidson is doing his best to force his way into a call-up to the Giants this season. The 24-year-old is doing everything in his power to prove he is ready. If the Giants feel he is ready, he would be a big boost to fantasy managers down the stretch of the season. Keep an eye on Davidson's progress the rest of the way.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Alex Perez Set For Rematch With Sumudaerji
Alex Perez will try to bounce back in the win column when he takes on Sumudaerji on the main card of UFC Shanghai on Saturday. Perez's last fight with Sumudaerji was ruled a no contest after Sumudaerji grazed his cup with a teep kick in the second round, following a first-round TKO win over Charles Johnson at UFC 324. He recorded two wins, two losses, and one no-contest in his last five bouts. DraftKings sees Perez as the underdog with a salary of $7,400.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Kenny Gainwell Could Lead Buccaneers in All-Purpose Yards
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenny Gainwell could lead the team in all-purpose yards this season, according to Scott Reynolds of Pewter Report. That sounds like a bold call with Bucky Irving still expected to lead the backfield, but Gainwell did exactly that for Pittsburgh last year. He finished 2025 with 1,656 all-purpose yards, piling up 537 on the ground, 486 as a receiver and another 633 on kickoff returns. Gainwell has carried that versatility into Tampa Bay. He has been used heavily as a receiver during camp, including in two-back packages with Irving, and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson has praised his ability to handle just about anything the offense asks of him. Irving should still get most of the carries, and Tampa Bay has not named Gainwell its primary kick returner. Reynolds' projection is aggressive, but Gainwell's receiving role and history of producing yards in several different ways give him a real path to making it happen.
Source: Pewter Report
Source: Pewter Report
Todd Monken Non-Committal on Keeping Four QBs on Roster
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken was non-committal after Thursday night's preseason finale against the New England Patriots about keeping four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster entering Week 1 of the regular season after Dillon Gabriel threw three first-half touchdowns in a 37-13 win, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. The Browns sat both starter Deshaun Watson and backup Shedeur Sanders on Thursday against the Patriots. Gabriel, a third-rounder last year who was taken two rounds before Sanders, went 12-for-15 passing for 186 yards and his three TDs in the first half. Despite Gabriel's strong game and training camp, Monken would not commit to keeping Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green on the initial 53-man roster. "I'm not going to get into that now," Monken said. "[General manager] Andrew [Berry] and I haven't had a chance to really talk about that." Gabriel started six games in 2025 as a rookie before suffering a concussion in Week 11 that led to Sanders starting the final seven contests. Monken said Gabriel's performance on Thursday does not change his plan for his starting QB or the backup.
Source: ESPN.com - Daniel Oyefusi
Source: ESPN.com - Daniel Oyefusi
Michael Arroyo Could Be Next Mariners Hitter to be Called Up
Seattle Mariners new top middle-infield prospect Michael Arroyo is an accomplished infielder who could make a difference as a late-season call-up to the Mariners. The 21-year-old has hit well since his promotion to Triple-A Tacoma. In 41 games with Tacoma, Arroyo has eight homers and 35 RBI while hitting .271 with 31 runs scored. At Double-A Arkansas this season, Arroyo hit 10 homers and drove in 40 runs while hitting .287. The right-handed hitter is the No. 3 prospect in the Mariners system behind pitchers Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan. Arroyo was signed out of Colombia and has a 55-grade hit tool and 55-grade power with 50-grade speed. Arroyo could be a nice addition to fantasy teams down the stretch and could provide five-category contributions to fantasy rosters.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Jalon Daniels to Start in Preseason Finale, Making Push for No. 2 Job
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels will start Friday night's preseason finale against Jacksonville and is expected to play the entire first half, possibly longer, according to Rick Stroud. Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak will follow him. The bigger development is Daniels' push for the No. 2 job behind Baker Mayfield. The undrafted rookie has completed 19 of 29 passes for 182 yards and one touchdown through two preseason games while adding a rushing score. He also led Tampa Bay on five scoring drives, including three straight against Kansas City last week. Browning entered camp as the expected veteran backup, but Daniels has turned that into a real competition. The Buccaneers' unofficial depth chart still lists Daniels fourth, though Todd Bowles has said the backup battle remains open. Friday gives Daniels his longest look yet, and another strong showing could make Tampa Bay's QB2 decision much tougher.
Source: Rick Stroud
Source: Rick Stroud
Seaver King Worth Stashing Ahead of Fantasy Playoffs
Washington Nationals infield prospect Seaver King is putting together an excellent month of August at Triple-A Rochester with a .356 batting average, eight homers and 16 RBI. King's red-hot hitting month could force the hand of the Nationals and he could be a priority pickup in fantasy leagues down the stretch this season. King is the No. 4 prospect in the Nationals system and the 23-year-old has a 50-grade hit tool with a 70-grade run tool. King brings a stolen base threat to the table and has combined for 14 stolen bases among the two minor league levels he has played at this season. He can bring that threat to the major leagues and give fantasy managers that extra category help with stolen bases being a possibility at the big leagues. King could be a difference maker late in the fantasy season.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Walker Jenkins Holds League-Winning Upside Ahead of MLB Debut
Minnesota Twins top outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has massive potential in fantasy leagues prior to his promotion to the major leagues. The talented outfielder has the ability to win fantasy leagues for managers late in the season following news of his call-up. Jenkins played 69 games for Triple-A St. Paul before his call-up and hit .308 in 263 at-bats with 12 homers and 28 RBI. The 21-year-old left-handed hitter has five-category upside for fantasy leagues with a 60-grade hit tool, 60-grade power and 55-grade speed. Jenkins will likely reward fantasy managers who stashed him in redraft leagues. He has the potential to be a difference-maker and provide that extra boost to fantasy teams in all five categories. Jenkins missed some time this season with a shoulder injury but is back, fully healthy, and ready to contribute at the big-league level.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Jauan Jennings Faces a Tighter Path to Targets
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings still looks set to open the season as part of the team's top receiving trio, but his redraft outlook has taken a small hit as Tai Felton has pushed for more work. Jennings signed a one-year deal with Minnesota in May after catching 55 passes for 643 yards and a career-high nine touchdowns in 15 games for San Francisco last season. The Vikings continue to list Jennings as a starter alongside Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, and their own coverage referred to those three as the team's top trio after Felton's 50-yard catch against Baltimore. Felton's strong summer is still worth noting. The second-year receiver played extensively with the first-team offense in the preseason opener and followed it with three catches for 66 yards against Baltimore. Jennings was already facing a crowded target tree with Jefferson, Addison, and T.J. Hockenson, so another receiver earning snaps lowers his weekly ceiling. RotoBaller currently has Jennings around WR59. He remains a reasonable late-round depth option, but the path to dependable volume looks narrower than it did when camp opened.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Wan'Dale Robinson Believed to Have Avoided a Concussion
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (head), who was checked for a concussion during Thursday's joint practice with the Chicago Bears, is not believed to have suffered a concussion, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The Titans will continue to monitor him to make sure that concussion symptoms do not arise, but there are positive early indications that he will be good to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener. The former New York Giants receiver will probably miss some practice time, but as long as he does not have a setback with his head injury, all signs point to him being ready on Sept. 13. Fantasy managers should not be expecting another 90-plus-catch season for the third year in a row from the 25-year-old in his first year in Tennessee, but the Titans have high expectations for the fifth-year wideout as he reunites with former head coach Brian Daboll, who is now the Titans' offensive coordinator. In point-per-reception leagues, Robinson is a great WR4/flex target as he looks for a second straight 1,000-yard season. In the last two years in New York, Robinson had 185 catches on a healthy 280 targets for 1,713 yards and seven touchdowns in 33 games.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Isaac TeSlaa Solidifying His Late-Round Case
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has strengthened his redraft case by locking down a bigger role entering his second season. TeSlaa caught only 16 of 27 targets for 239 yards as a rookie, but six of those receptions went for touchdowns and Detroit leaned on him much more late in the year. From Weeks 13 through 17, he drew 17 targets, played 67.3% of the offensive snaps, and scored four times. That late-season growth has carried into the summer. Lions camp reporting has consistently placed TeSlaa behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams as the No. 3 receiver, with Greg Dortch working behind him, and TeSlaa remained involved with Jared Goff during Thursday's final camp scrimmage, catching a 14-yard pass on the opening 99-yard touchdown drive. The target ceiling is still limited by St. Brown, Williams, Sam LaPorta, and Jahmyr Gibbs, and TeSlaa's rookie touchdown rate is unlikely to hold without more volume. Still, his role is clearly larger than it was a year ago. RotoBaller currently ranks him WR70, making him a worthwhile late-round swing in deeper redraft leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jhoan Duran a High-End Fantasy Closer as Phillies Push for Playoffs
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed closer Jhoan Duran continues to be a high-end fantasy closer for a team that is currently locked into the second National League wild-card position. Since Duran's last blown save on July 27 against the division-rival Miami Marlins, he has gone 4-for-4 in save opportunities, including three saves in a row from Aug. 16 through Aug. 19. In 12 appearances (12 innings pitched) in the month of August, Duran has allowed just one earned run on 11 hits while walking two and striking out 14 batters. The 28-year-old Dominican hurler is 1-4 in his first full season in the City of Brotherly Love with a sparkling 1.71 ERA (1.22 FIP) and a 1.03 WHIP with 67 strikeouts and only eight walks all year in 47 1/3 innings out of the Phillies' bullpen. Duran's 28 saves are only four off his career high, set last year with the Phillies and Minnesota Twins. His 28 saves are tied with Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias for the eighth-most in the league. Duran has blown only two of his 30 save opportunities in 2026 and should have many more chances to set a new career high in saves over the final month of the regular season.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Ryan Flournoy Locks Down Cowboys' WR3 Job
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy has turned a strong summer into a much firmer spot on the redraft radar. Flournoy entered camp as Dallas' third receiver behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and he has only strengthened his hold on that role. The Cowboys' latest unofficial depth chart lists him as a starter, while the team's own end-of-camp review said the 26-year-old had taken firm control of the No. 3 spot. Brian Schottenheimer also included Flournoy among the players who exceeded expectations this summer. He earned the opportunity after taking a big step in 2025, catching 40 of 56 targets for 475 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games after managing just 102 receiving yards as a rookie. Offensive coordinator Klayton Adams has also praised Flournoy's deeper understanding of the offense as he enters Year 3. Lamb and Pickens will make consistent target volume difficult to find, with Jake Ferguson also heavily involved in the passing game. Flournoy isn't suddenly a weekly fantasy starter, but his role is considerably safer than it was a year ago. RotoBaller currently ranks him WR63, giving him legitimate late-round appeal in deeper redraft leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ray Davis Strengthening His Handcuff Case
Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis has strengthened his case as a late-round handcuff after a productive preseason. Davis turned seven touches into 53 scrimmage yards against Carolina, then started with James Cook III resting against Cleveland and handled seven carries for 21 yards and a touchdown while adding a 10-yard reception. Ty Johnson (lower leg) has also missed more than two weeks of practice, although he has resumed sprinting and could still be available for Week 1. Davis remains unlikely to see dependable standalone volume behind Cook, who won the 2025 rushing title with 1,621 yards. The 5-foot-8, 211-pound back carried only 58 times for 275 yards last season, but he showed what he can do with a larger workload in Week 18. Davis rushed 21 times for 151 yards and caught two passes for 23 yards and a touchdown against the Jets while Cook handled only two carries. Thursday's muffed punt against Pittsburgh was an ugly finish to the preseason, but it does not change the offensive case. Davis has reinforced his value as Cook's primary rushing insurance and a worthwhile late-round target in deeper redraft leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
