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Jeremiyah Love is Limited During Wednesday's Practice
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session, according to Tyler Drake. Love continues to work his way back from a high-ankle sprain that he suffered a few weeks ago. The Cardinals feel that Love has been making good progress, but his status for Week 1 is still up in the air. Considering Love was limited on Wednesday, the rookie back has more work to do before getting cleared for Sunday's game versus the Los Angeles Chargers. If Love is inactive, Tyler Allgeier would operate as the lead back during the season opener. Fantasy managers should continue to check back for updates on Love throughout the week.
Source: Tyler Drake
Source: Tyler Drake
Ben Simmons' Kings Contract is Non-Guaranteed
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Ben Simmons officially signed his one-year deal, but the structure makes this a camp audition more than a rotation promise. HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the contract is non-guaranteed and worth up to $3.5 million, with Simmons earning $1 million if he makes the opening-night roster on Oct. 21 against the Clippers. That adds needed context after Sacramento first agreed to terms with the 30-year-old three-time All-Star last week. Simmons is attempting an NBA comeback after sitting out 2025-26, and Russell Westbrook's retirement left Sacramento with a veteran playmaking void behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Malik Monk still has a steadier path to backup creation, while Nique Clifford and Emanuel Sharp are also in the young guard/wing mix. Simmons is worth monitoring in camp, but his fantasy value starts with proving he has a roster spot and real minutes.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Warriors Bring Back Alex Toohey on an Exhibit 10 Deal
The Golden State Warriors are bringing back forward Alex Toohey on an Exhibit 10 training camp deal, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater. Golden State's 2025 second-round pick never got his first season in the program off the ground, as a left knee injury wiped out his preseason, limited him to two Santa Cruz appearances, and eventually required season-ending surgery in December. The Canberra product averaged seven points and three rebounds in those two G-League games after posting 10.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals for the Sydney Kings in 2024-25. Golden State's standard roster is full, so Toohey is fighting for a two-way look or a Santa Cruz track rather than NBA rotation minutes. Even if healthy, he sits behind Georges Niang, Gui Santos, and Yaxel Lendeborg in the forward mix, keeping him off fantasy boards unless injuries thin the wing group.
Source: Anthony Slater
Source: Anthony Slater
Sam Darnold Exits Season Opener, Questionable to Return
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (hip) exited Wednesday's game early due to a hip injury. Darnold suffered this injury on the team's opening drive after landing awkwardly. He is set to undergo X-rays and is questionable to return. On the first possession, Darnold went 1-for-2 with a 13-yard pass to his top wideout, Jaxon Smith-Njigba. While he remains out, Drew Lock will take over QB1 duties.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Tory Horton Ruled Out Against Patriots
Seattle Seahawks second-year wide receiver Tory Horton (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for Thursday's 2026 season opener at home against the visiting New England Patriots, according to the team. Horton played in only eight games as a rookie in 2025 after being selected in the fifth round from Colorado State, and he will begin his second season in the NFL on the sidelines because of a hamstring injury. Even when healthy, Horton should be on the waiver wire in most single-year fantasy football leagues after he caught just 13 passes for 161 yards on 22 targets last year, although he did find the end zone five times. With Horton sidelined for the opener in the Super Bowl rematch, Montorie Foster is expected to serve as the WR4 for the Seahawks, behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp. Horton is not rostered in any Yahoo leagues to begin Week 1. It remains to be seen if he will make his 2026 debut next weekend versus the division-rival Arizona Cardinals on the road.
Source: Seahawks PR
Source: Seahawks PR
Jake Bauers Still Dealing With Shin Splints
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers (shin) remains out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Chicago Cubs at American Family Field while he manages shin splints, per MLB.com. Andrew Vaughn is starting at first base for the Brew Crew and will bat cleanup against Cubs veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman. It will be the third straight game that Bauers has been held out of as he continues to deal with shin splints. But with another day off coming on Thursday for travel, fantasy managers could get the left-handed slugger back for Friday's series opener versus the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. Check back then. The 30-year-old veteran has had a breakout year in 2026 with Milwaukee, slashing .268/.395/.490 with an .884 OPS, 24 home runs, 78 RBI, 82 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases across his 429 at-bats. Bauers hit .295 in 24 games in August, but he has struggled so far in September, going 2-for-17 with a homer, two RBI, 12 walks, and seven strikeouts in eight games. The Brewers' priority will be to have Bauers at 100% for the start of the playoffs in October.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Zac Gallen Reinstated and Starting on Wednesday Against Royals
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they reinstated right-hander Zac Gallen (elbow) from the 60-day injured list, and he will make his return to the starting rotation for Wednesday's matchup on the road against the hosting Kansas City Royals. The 31-year-old veteran will rejoin the big-league roster as the D-backs continue their push for the final wild-card spot in the National League over the final few weeks of the regular season. Gallen has been sidelined for the last two months due to inflammation in his right elbow, and although the matchup is a tasty one in KC in his return, fantasy managers will not be running to the waiver wire to pick him up to start him on Wednesday. Before going on the IL, Gallen was struggling in 2026 for the Snakes, going 3-9 with a career-worst 6.34 ERA (5.31 FIP) and 1.56 WHIP with 61 strikeouts and 31 walks in 98 innings across 19 starts in his eighth year in the majors. Despite his return to the big-league roster, Gallen is currently rostered in only 27% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks
Jac Caglianone Still Out on Wednesday
Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone (elbow) remains sidelined for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium, according to MLB.com. John Rave will make the start in right field and will bat seventh for the Royals against Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen, who is making his return from the injured list. Caglianone is dealing with a flexor strain in his left elbow and will miss a fourth straight start for the Royals. If he is not ready to return to the starting nine for Friday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox after another day off on Friday, the Royals may consider moving him to the injured list. That would be really bad timing for fantasy managers who are in the playoffs right now, as the 23-year-old left-handed slugger has turned into a must-start power bat in KC in his first full MLB season in 2026. Caglianone is currently hitting .283/.331/.494 on the season with an .825 OPS, 23 home runs, 70 RBI, 66 runs scored, and six stolen bases across his 474 at-bats.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Nick Emmanwori Out for Season Opener on Wednesday
Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (ankle) has been officially ruled out for the season opener on Wednesday night against the visiting New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Emmanwori is not ready to return to game action after having surgery on his right ankle in July. With safety Ty Okada (hamstring) also ruled out, the Seahawks will be without both of their starting safeties as they begin their defense of last year's Super Bowl championship, which is good news for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and new wide receiver A.J. Brown. It remains to be seen if the 22-year-old Emmanwori will be ready to make his 2026 season debut in a Week 2 matchup on the road against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals next Sunday, Sept. 20. Emmanwori was a key contributor last year in a strong Seahawks defense, recording 81 total tackles (56 solo), 2.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, one interception, and 11 pass breakups in 14 regular-season starts for Seattle.
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
Tucker Kraft Not on the Week 1 Injury Report
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) is not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report as they get set to take on the division-rival Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Kraft is ready to roll for the season opener after suffering a season-ending torn ACL last year. There were some reports during training camp this summer that suggested that Kraft could be on a snap count early in the 2026 season, but since he has been practicing in full pads for weeks, that seems unlikely. The 25-year-old former third-rounder in the 2023 NFL Draft from South Dakota State was among the best at his position last year before getting hurt, catching 32 of his 44 targets for 489 yards and six touchdowns in eight games played, and despite coming off a serious knee injury, he is expected to be a top-five option at the TE position in 2026, especially with Packers receivers Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks no longer in town. Start Kraft with confidence in Week 1 against the Vikings.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein
Ashton Jeanty Practices in Full on Wednesday
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle) was listed as a full participant in the team's first official practice report of the year, according to Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee. Jeanty suffered an ankle injury on Aug. 23 in training camp and was up in the air to suit up for the Week 1 regular-season opener against the Miami Dolphins. However, his return to a full practice on Wednesday should ensure that he will be active to kick off the 2026 season this weekend against Miami, so fantasy managers should leave him in their starting lineups everywhere. The Boise State product could be a little more boom/bust for fantasy managers if his snaps are limited coming off his ankle injury, especially since the Raiders have been talking up rookie Mike Washington Jr. as a backfield complement after his impressive training camp. At worst, though, Jeanty should be considered an RB2 this weekend against the Dolphins after he had over 1,000 scrimmage yards and 10 total touchdowns as a rookie for a bad Raiders offense in 2025.
Source: The Fresno Bee - Anthony Galaviz
Source: The Fresno Bee - Anthony Galaviz
Gunnar Henderson Out With Foot Injury on Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (foot) is not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians, according to MLB.com. Jackson Holliday is making the start at shortstop for the O's and is hitting fifth against Guardians left-hander Foster Griffin. Henderson will take a seat on Wednesday after fouling a ball off his foot in Tuesday's game against Cleveland. With Baltimore having a day off for travel on Thursday, fantasy managers should expect Henderson to return to the starting nine in Toronto for Friday's series opener against the Blue Jays. Henderson has 22 home runs on the season, but otherwise he has been a disappointment again for fantasy managers after his breakout 2024 campaign in which he hit 37 home runs, drove in 92 runs, and stole 21 bases in 159 games played. He enters play on Wednesday with a .219/.303/.395 slash line with a career-worst .698 OPS, 22 homers, 57 RBI, 10 steals, and 83 runs scored across 145 games and 647 plate appearances. Henderson has really struggled since the second half, hitting .208/.322/.376 with five homers, nine doubles, three triples, 14 RBI, 28 runs, three steals, 27 walks, and 41 strikeouts in 49 games.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Dilin Jones Has Flex Appeal Against Louisiana Tech
LSU running back Dilin Jones made a strong first impression in the Tigers' 51-10 win over Clemson, rushing 23 times for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Harlem Berry finished with only four carries for nine yards, and RotoBaller's postgame coverage identified Jones as the clear RB1 coming out of the opener. Louisiana Tech visits Baton Rouge on Saturday after holding Northwestern State to 86 rushing yards in an 80-6 win. That came against an FCS opponent, so LSU presents a much different challenge. RotoBaller ranks Jones RB55 for Week 2, keeping him more in the flex range than automatic-start territory. Still, the 23-carry debut gives Jones a solid opportunity to put together another useful fantasy performance.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Caleb Hawkins Faces Tough Test Against Oregon
Oklahoma State running back Caleb Hawkins handled plenty of work in his Cowboys debut, rushing 18 times for 79 yards and catching six passes for another 29 in a 24-10 loss to Tulsa. The result was disappointing for Oklahoma State, but 24 touches showed that Hawkins remains a major part of the offense. Finding room could be much tougher against Oregon in Week 2. The Ducks held Boise State to 93 rushing yards on 36 carries and did not allow a rushing touchdown in their opener. RotoBaller has dropped Hawkins to 55th overall and RB24 for the week. His receiving involvement helps in a game where Oklahoma State could be playing from behind, but the matchup lowers the ceiling considerably. Hawkins is better viewed as a lower-end RB2 than a must-start option Saturday.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jeremiyah Love to Practice Wednesday, Still TBD for Week 1
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said that rookie first-round running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) will practice on Wednesday, and he expects him to not be limited, according to Darren Urban of the team's official website. Love's game status for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers depends on how he looks this week in practice. If Love is a full-go in the first official practice of the week for Arizona, we would expect him to make his regular-season NFL debut against the Chargers. The Notre Dame product is trending towards being active this weekend, but that does not mean he will lead the Cardinals' backfield in his first game. Veteran Tyler Allgeier was listed as the team's RB1 on their first unofficial depth chart and seems primed to handle at least the early-down role on Sunday against the Bolts, making Love an easy fade in DFS lineups. In traditional fantasy leagues, Love should be considered more of a shaky low-end RB2/high-end RB3/flex if he is fully cleared later this week. Stay tuned for the Cardinals' official practice statuses through Friday.
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
