April 15, 2026

Buffalo wide receiver Khalil Shakir has finished each of the past two seasons as a low-end WR3 in PPR formats, but following the Bills' acquisition of DJ Moore via trade, he has fallen to WR56 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings. While Shakir is likely to see a decline in volume, the drawn converge and space created by Moore could further open up one of the strongest elements of his game. Shakir's 7.7 yards after catch per reception since entering the league in 2022 is an elite number, aided by his connection with Josh Allen in off-schedule moments. That chemistry could still make him a trusted target when plays break down, allowing Shakir to supplement some of his volume-based production with big plays. While his overall profile could shift from a high-floor, low-ceiling safety net to more of a boom-or-bust option, the 26-year-old Shakir should still find his way to fantasy relevance in 2026 and beyond, and is likely undervalued in dynasty circles.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 15, 2026

Injuries have forced Packers wide receiver Christian Watson to miss 21 games across his first four seasons, but when healthy, he's shown continued flashes of game-breaking ability, and with Green Bay recently thinning its receiver ranks, he could have a path to fantasy greatness. After tearing his ACL in the final week of the 2024 season, Watson missed the first seven games of 2025, but upon his return, it didn't take long for him to endear himself to his fantasy managers. From Weeks 8 through 17, Watson was the WR9 in Half-PPR formats, finding the end zone six times across his final seven outings and once more in a Wild Card playoff loss to the Bears. Green Bay has since allowed Romeo Doubs to leave in free agency and has traded away Dontayvion Wicks, opening up a combined 127 targets from 2025. Health and a competing cluster of talent at wide receiver have been the biggest obstacles to Watson's sustained fantasy success, but with at least one hurdle seemingly cleared, he will enter the season 20 months removed from his ACL tear and atop the depth chart. Tight end Tucker Kraft, who was the team's best pass-catcher through the first half of the 2025 season is rehabbing his own ACL injury and could be limited to start the year, leaving Matthew Golden and Jayden Reed as Watson's greatest target competition one year after combining for 539 receiving yards and one touchdown, numbers exceeded by Watson in fewer than half the games played.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 15, 2026

Cincinnati Reds reliever Graham Ashcraft delivered a clean inning in Tuesday's 2-1 victory vs. the Giants, striking out two batters. Graham Ashcraft has been a reliable presence in the bullpen, posting a 2.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts across nine innings. The 28-year-old has spent his entire career in Cincinnati and is showing signs of taking a meaningful step forward. His ability to miss bats has stood out early in the season, with a 38.2 K%. Injuries within the Reds bullpen have created additional opportunities. If Ashcraft continues to perform at this level, he could solidify a consistent high-leverage role moving forward.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

April 15, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth finished his second season as the TE8 and was widely viewed as a top five dynasty player at the position. In the years since, injuries and inconsistent play from both him and his quarterbacks have led him to finish as the TE24 or lower in two of his last three seasons. His 5.7 Half-PPR points per game in 2025 marked a career-low on a Steelers team with scarcely any target competition. Only two wide receivers on the team saw more than 25 targets, creating an environment for tight ends and running backs to thrive in the passing game, but most of the heavy lifting was done by Kenneth Gainwell, while the distribution of looks among tight ends was split nearly evenly between Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith, and Darnell Washington. Neither Gainwell nor Smith are back with the team in 2026, but the Steelers did acquire Michael Pittman Jr. via trade, and he has not earned fewer than 106 targets since 2020. The quarterback situation remains unsettled, with Pittsburgh backed into a corner: either running things back with a now-42-year-old Aaron Rodgers or turning the huddle over to Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, or an as-yet-unknown rookie. Pittsburgh's offense could ultimately go in any number of directions under new head coach Mike McCarthy, but it seems unlikely that Freiermuth will suddenly emerge as a focal point after averaging 6.5 fantasy points per game over the past three seasons.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 15, 2026

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (upper body) racked up three assists as he returned from a seven-game absence in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames. The Presidents' Trophy winners celebrated a road win after Artturi Lehkonen, Gabriel Landeskog, and Nathan MacKinnon scored. This was Makar's second consecutive three-assist outing. With one more regular-season game to go, Makar has already secured a sixth consecutive campaign with a scoring average of at least one point per game. In 74 outings, he has tallied 20 goals and 58 assists. By his standards, Makar had a quiet postseason a year ago, with five points (one goal, four assists) in seven games, but only two blue-liners all-time have averaged more playoff points than him (1.08). An underwhelming postseason showing last year should serve as fuel for Makar to elevate his game this time.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 15, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman struggled again Tuesday, blowing his third save of the season in a 9-7 extra-innings win against the Brewers. Hoffman entered the ninth inning with a 6-4 lead but allowed two runs on two hits, forcing extra innings. The 33-year-old is now two for five in save chances, a large concern for a contender. He owns a 1.80 WHIP and 4.32 ERA across nine appearances. Hoffman has not found consistency since arriving from Philadelphia, and his grip on the closer role is weakening. Toronto could begin to consider alternative options if these struggles continue.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

April 15, 2026

St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud was extraordinary in the team's final home game of the season on Tuesday, notching two goals and two assists in a 7-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 21-year-old recorded his first career four-point game and became only the third rookie in franchise history to have multiple goals and multiple assists in the same contest. Snuggerud has recently made up for a disappointing start to his rookie campaign. 26 of his 50 points have come since the start of March. This scoring surge includes seven multi-point performances, and Snuggerud has scored in three consecutive games. He can further build his reputation ahead of next season's fantasy drafts on Thursday against Utah. Snuggerud will enter the matchup with 21 goals and 29 assists in 69 appearances this season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 15, 2026

Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa signed a one-year deal with Atlanta after being released by the Miami Dolphins, and he is now in a position to compete with 2024 first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. for the team's starting job. Penix, whose professional and collegiate career has largely been defined by injury, suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 11, but there are exceptions that he could return by the start of training camp. Tagovailoa, no stranger to injury himself, has missed a total of 17 games since taking over as a starter in 2020, and in the wake of a number of career-threatening concussion scares, his fantasy production has seen a significant decline over the past two seasons. Since posting 16.7 points per game in a career-best QB9 finish in 2023, he's fallen to an 11.8-point pace across his last 25 starts. New head coach Kevin Stefanski has not seen a quarterback finish higher than QB25 in his run-heavy West Coast offense since Baker Mayfield in 2020, so even if Tagovailoa should win the job cleanly out of camp, his ceiling remains low, and with two years of guaranteed money remaining on Penix's rookie contract, the team could look for the first opportunity to work him back into the starting lineup. Tagovailoa is RotoBaller's dynasty QB34, though after six seasons as a starter, anything hinting toward a backup path would see that ranking tumble precipitously.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 15, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Trevor Megill took another step backward Tuesday, allowing three runs in one inning during a 9-7 loss against the Blue Jays to blow his first save of the season. Megill has now given up runs in three of his six outings, and his ERA has risen to 14.40. The 32-year-old opened the season as the clear closer, but early inconsistency is raising concern. His strikeout rate has dipped after last season's breakout, and reduced swing-and-miss ability has led to more hard contact. Megill has a track record that suggests improvement is possible, but Milwaukee may explore alternatives if struggles continue.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

April 15, 2026

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman returned to winning ways with a 21-save shutout in Tuesday's 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils. The 2026 Olympic champion had gone winless in all four prior starts this month. However, the late losing run didn't make much of an impact on Swayman's numbers. He registered his first career 30-win season with a 31-18-4 record and finished the regular season with a 2.71 goals-against average, a .908 save percentage, and two shutouts. Swayman has been a strong postseason performer and should be full of confidence after a successful regular-season campaign. The 27-year-old has allowed 2.38 goals with a .922 save percentage during his playoff career.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 15, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia delivered a perfect inning in Tuesday's 2-1 victory vs. the Mets, earning his second save of the season. Alex Vesia struck out all three batters he faced and has converted both of his save chances. The 30-year-old has yet to allow a run, posting a 0.68 WHIP with nine strikeouts across 7 ⅓ innings. He has limited pull-side contact effectively, holding hitters to a 13.3 percent rate, supporting his early success and pointing to sustainable production. Vesia continues to carve out a high-leverage role and is positioning himself as a strong closer handcuff option out of the Dodgers bullpen.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

April 15, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks center Oliver Moore (lower body) will sit out Wednesday's regular-season finale against the San Jose Sharks, Vinnie Parise of The Hockey News reports. Moore has missed more than a month due to a lower-body injury. There was a chance he would return for the final game of the season, but the team has decided against it. Moore finishes his rookie campaign with 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 51 games. The 2023 first-round pick will hope to take a sophomore leap in 2026-27 as part of Chicago's young core.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Vinnie Parise

April 15, 2026

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist (personal) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Last week, it was reported that Lundkvist exited the lineup due to illness, but he was actually away from the team for the birth of his first child. Lundkvist has made 51 appearances this season, recording 11 points (three goals, eight assists), 46 SOG, 47 blocks, and a plus-11 rating. With Miro Heiskanen (lower body) on the shelf, Lundkvist figures to have a more prominent role in Wednesday's regular-season finale. He might also see more ice time during the postseason, as Heiskanen is questionable for the start of the playoffs.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

April 15, 2026

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) will miss the team's first two playoff games, and these might not be his only absences during the postseason. "Certainly, Roope won't be in Games 1 or 2," Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan said on Tuesday. "We don't know when he could come back or if he could come back. We'll see." Hintz is dealing with a lower-body injury and has appeared in only one game since the Olympic break ended. Before his injury, the Finnish forward was playing well, recording 44 points (15 goals, 29 assists) in 53 games.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

April 15, 2026

Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha (personal) will be available for the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Matt Vautour of MassLive reports. Zacha left Tuesday's 4-0 victory over New Jersey after the first period to attend to a personal matter. After the game, Bruins head coach Marco Strum said Zacha will be available for Game 1 against Buffalo in the first round of the postseason. Casey Mittelstadt (undisclosed) is also expected to return for the playoff opener. Before his premature exit on Tuesday, Zacha recorded an assist to get to 65 points for the year. He has achieved a new scoring record with 30 goals and 35 assists in 78 games.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 15, 2026

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green bagged 35 points in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 114-110 Play-In Tournament loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he went quiet late in the game as Phoenix blew a 100-89 lead inside the final six minutes of play. Green had a couple of costly turnovers down the stretch and finished with five turnovers overall. His line also included five rebounds, two assists, and one block. While he managed only two makes on seven attempts from beyond the arc, Green's scoring was efficient overall at 14-for-29 from the field. Tuesday's loss is a setback for the Suns, but they can still make the postseason if they beat the winner of Wednesday's Clippers-Warriors matchup. Devin Booker must be sharper on Friday night after settling for 22 points on a 7-for-17 effort against Portland.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 15, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday tallied 21 points with a 7-for-18 effort from the field during Tuesday's 114-110 Play-In Tournament victory over the Phoenix Suns. Holiday scored five consecutive points to spark a Portland comeback from a 100-89 deficit midway through the fourth quarter. The veteran finished 4-for-11 from downtown and completed his line with four rebounds and four assists across 38 minutes. Holiday has a lot of postseason pedigree and will be expected to be one of the leaders during the playoffs on a team that will have many postseason debutants. The two-time NBA champion has averaged 16.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.4 steals in 97 career playoff appearances.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 15, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija was sensational on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns as the team secured a playoff spot with a 114-110 win in the Play-In Tournament. He produced a double-double with 41 points and 12 assists, becoming the fifth player to score 40-plus points in a play-in game. Avdija, who finished 15-for-22 from the floor, made several key buckets late in the game. He also tallied seven rebounds and two blocks in 38 minutes. After overcoming a back issue, Avdija has returned to top form in recent weeks, and the Israeli star should thrive in the playoffs as he makes his postseason debut. The Trail Blazers are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2021, where they face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the first round.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 15, 2026

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges had one of his best performances of the season in Tuesday's play-in game against the Miami Heat, contributing 28 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and three blocks in a 127-126 overtime win. Bridges' last block of the night came at the buzzer in overtime when Davion Mitchell attempted to win the game for Miami. Early in the contest, Bridges stood out on the offensive end, scoring 10 first-quarter points. He went 10-for-18 from the floor and 5-for-10 from outside during the game. Bridges has averaged fewer than 30 minutes per game since February, but he led the Hornets with 43 minutes on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old will look to make a similar impact in Friday's play-in game, where Charlotte meets the loser of Wednesday's matchup between Orlando and Philadelphia.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 15, 2026

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball played a key role in Tuesday's 127-126 overtime victory in the Play-In Tournament against the Miami Heat. He capped off the big performance with a game-winning layup 4.7 seconds from the end of overtime. Ball ended the contest with 30 points, five rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and one block. He became the fourth player with at least 30 points and 10 assists in a play-in game. However, Ball's scoring was inefficient during the night due to his poor 2-for-16 effort from three-point land. He finished 12-for-31 overall from the field. The Hornets star has now finished three consecutive outings with below 40 percent efficiency from the field. Still, he's done a good job leading his team into Friday's final play-in game and will certainly be heavily involved in the action again on Friday night.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 15, 2026

Los Angeles Clippers center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's play-in contest against the Golden State Warriors. The former Pacer hurt his right ankle in late March and sat out the final eight regular-season games. According to Law Murray of The Athletic, Jackson was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. This indicates that the big man is ready to return to action on Wednesday night. However, he hasn't yet received official clearance. If Jackson remains out, the Clippers will continue to rely on Brook Lopez and John Collins at the center position.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 15, 2026

Jacob Bridgeman's T41 finish at The Masters was his worst result of the season, but as a debutant, it is easy to look past given his recent form. He had eight straight finishes of T18 or better prior to that, including a win at The Genesis Invitational. He now looks to get back into elite form at the RBC Heritage, where he finished T61 last year. Success at Harbour Town typically hinges on precision off the tee and strong approach play, areas where Bridgeman has excelled. He ranks second in total strokes gained (+1.933 per round), 22nd on approach (+0.501), and first in putting (+1.339). He is also 60th in driving accuracy and sits in the 89th percentile in proximity from 150-200 yards, a range that accounted for over 43% of approach shots here this year. Bridgeman is showing no signs of slowing down and should once again be positioned to contend near the top of the leaderboard on Sunday.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

April 15, 2026

J.J. Spaun was unable to build on his win at the Valero Texas Open, struggling with the putter at The Masters and ultimately missing the cut. He now looks to bounce back at the RBC Heritage, where he has four missed cuts and only one finish better than T28 in seven appearances. His struggles on the greens continue to hold him back this year, as he sits 142nd on Tour, losing over -0.554 strokes per round putting. Despite this, he has been solid in other areas, ranking 23rd tee to green (+0.755), 17th on approach (+0.587), and 38th in driving accuracy. He is priced at $7,500 on DraftKings and profiles as a highly volatile play until he can find any consistency with the flat stick.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

April 15, 2026

Sungjae Im has not been able to find much stability in his game so far this year, recording only one finish better than T46, which came at the Valspar Championship a few weeks ago. He now looks to get things going at the RBC Heritage, where he has been excellent in the past, with five straight finishes of T21 or better. In every trip to Harbour Town, he has gained strokes off the tee, with his short game consistently helping elevate his finishes. This year, he ranks 104th off the tee (-0.101 strokes per round) and 121st on approach (-0.240), but sits 23rd around the green (+0.307) and 57th putting (+0.197). He still appears to be finding his form after returning from a wrist injury, but this sets up as a strong bounce-back spot. At just $6,700 on DraftKings, he offers plenty of upside at a course where he has already found success.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

April 15, 2026

Matt Fitzpatrick struggled with his putter at The Masters, losing over 1.78 strokes on the greens, but still put together a solid tournament, finishing T18. He now turns his attention to the RBC Heritage, where he has five prior top-25 finishes, including a win in 2023. His best results here have typically come when both his off the tee play and putting are clicking. This year, he ranks second in strokes gained tee to green (+1.667 per round), seventh on approach (+0.810), 22nd around the green (+0.309), and 94th in putting (-0.083). He has also been elite off the tee in terms of accuracy, sitting third on Tour and hitting over 70% of fairways. Fitzpatrick's recent form has been excellent, and at a course where he has already had success, he profiles as an elite option at $10,000 on DraftKings.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

April 15, 2026

Jason Day had a difficult Sunday at The Masters, entering the final round just three strokes off the lead before posting a three-over 75 to fall back to T12. Despite the strong overall finish, he'll look to move past that performance at the RBC Heritage. In eight trips to Harbour Town, Day has recorded four top-25 finishes along with two missed cuts. Success here typically favors precision over raw power, which should suit his game. He ranks 48th in driving accuracy, 10th around the green (+0.457), and 26th in putting (+0.482). However, he has struggled elsewhere, sitting 132nd on approach (-0.352) and is in just the 56th percentile in proximity from 150-200 yards, a range that made up over 43% of approach shots here last year. Day relies heavily on his short game, but concerns with his iron play could hold him back at his $8,000 price tag on DraftKings.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

April 15, 2026

Akshay Bhatia missed the cut at The Masters, losing 4.55 strokes tee to green, though the putter was once again solid, gaining over 2.05 strokes. He now heads to the RBC Heritage, where he's recorded a missed cut, T18, and T42, with short game and off-the-tee issues holding him back in all three appearances. However, Bhatia has been solid overall this season, ranking 18th in strokes gained tee to green (+0.916), eighth on approach (+0.792), and ninth in putting (+0.730). He also ranks 88th in driving accuracy and sits in the 91st percentile in proximity from 150-200 yards, a range that made up over 43% of approach shots here last year. At $7,700 on DraftKings, this shorter course should set up well for Bhatia, as he can lean on his approach play and putting to give himself a chance to climb the leaderboard. --Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

April 15, 2026

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is coming off the best individual fantasy season of his young career. He was the overall WR7 last year, catching 86 passes for 1,211 yards and five touchdowns. He had not previously ranked higher than WR25 in a single season, so jumping to the seventh spot was a major leap. It certainly helped that he set new career-highs in targets, receptions, and yards. While Flowers is a major offseason riser in dynasty fantasy football rankings, there are a couple of factors for fantasy managers to consider. First of all, the Ravens could have a different-looking offense next season after replacing head coach John Harbaugh with Jesse Minter and replacing offensive coordinator Todd Monken with Declan Doyle. Additionally, and perhaps more importantly, it has been rumored that the Ravens are considering selecting a receiver in the first round of this month's NFL Draft. On one hand, that's good news, because it means that the Ravens want to place more emphasis on the passing game after being run-heavy in the past. On the other hand, adding a rookie receiver could lead to a reduction in targets for Flowers. Lamar Jackson averaged a modest 23.2 pass attempts per game last season, so Flowers needs all the volume that he can get. The Ravens' wide receiver room is certainly worth monitoring as the 2026 NFL Draft gets underway on April 23.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 14, 2026

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said that the team would be willing to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft if they feel strongly about a player on the board. "If we have that kind of conviction for a player, absolutely, we're going to go and get him," Holmes told members of the media, including ESPN.com's Eric Woodyard. Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised. Holmes traded up 20 spots in the 2022 draft to select Jameson Williams, and he traded up five spots for Terrion Arnold in 2024. He doesn't just trade up, though. Holmes pulled off a masterful trade backward in the 2023 NFL Draft, moving back from No. 6 to select both Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell. We don't know exactly which position the Lions would target if trading up, but it's worth noting that Holmes said he won't reach for an offensive tackle or defensive end, as he believes free agent additions Larry Borom and D.J. Wonnum can be starters at those two positions, respectively.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Eric Woodyard

April 14, 2026

The New York Giants and defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence have been discussing an extension, but negotiations have reached an impasse, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Lawrence requested a trade earlier this month, and while the Giants previously seemed motivated to sign him to an extension, it appears their stance has changed. Rapoport notes that the Giants "have engaged with teams on a potential trade" for Lawrence, and talks will continue in the coming days. Additionally, while manager Joe Schoen previously insisted the NFL Draft was not a deadline for a trade or extension, Rapoport now reports that this saga should be resolved before the draft begins on April 23. By that point, the Giants are expected to have a thorough understanding of how the league views Lawrence, which will allow them to make a decision on whether to trade or extend him. Lawrence has been a key contributor on defense for the Giants, and he'd make a similar impact on his new team if traded. The three-time Pro Bowler started all 17 games in 2025, amassing 31 tackles, four tackles for loss, eight quarterback hits, and his first career interception. He recorded just half a sack last year, but he's not far removed from a nine-sack campaign in 2024.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Ian Rapoport