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Chris Gotterup Continues Strong Finish to 2026 Season
Chris Gotterup finished tied for fourth at last week's BMW Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. In his last five starts, Gotterup has one win, three top-25 finishes, and one missed cut. He's finding form at the right time and could go on to win the Tour Championship. He has three wins, 10 top-25 finishes, and two missed cuts in 22 starts this season. Gotterup finished tied for 10th at last year's Tour Championship. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 65th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because 34% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Tour Championship.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Matt Fitzpatrick Has Chance to Cap Off Great Season at Tour Championship
Matt Fitzpatrick finished tied for 28th at last week's BMW Championship and will now turn his focus to preparing for the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Fitzpatrick has only finished outside of the top 15 twice in his last seven starts. So far this season, he has three wins, 14 top-25 finishes, and one missed cut in 25 starts. This week will be Fitzpatrick's first appearance at the Tour Championship since 2023, when he finished tied for ninth. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 80th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth noting because 34% of approach shots came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Will Smith Catches Five Innings and Homers in Rehab Appearance
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (neck) made a rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Smith caught five innings and went one-for-three at the plate with a home run and two RBI. The veteran backstop has been sidelined since early June due to a neck injury, but he appears to be on the verge of returning to the big leagues. Across 201 plate appearances before the injury, Smith slashed .248/.338/.382 with six home runs, 23 RBI, and 23 runs scored. He struck out in just 16.9% of his plate appearances while posting a stellar 13.4% barrel rate. Given how long Smith has been out, he will likely need multiple rehab games before being activated by the Dodgers. Still, once healthy, Smith profiles as a must-start fantasy catcher.
Source: milb.com
Source: milb.com
Cardinals, Hjalte Froholdt Agree on Two-Year, $20 Million Deal
The Arizona Cardinals and center Hjalte Froholdt have agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Froholdt was entering the final season of his 2024 contract, but the Cardinals have now locked down their center for the next three seasons. Froholdt was drafted in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft and has started 57 games for the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, and the Cardinals. He's been an anchor on this offensive line for the past three seasons, starting every game with the team and grading highly across multiple platforms. He'll be 33 when he is due for another contract, so watch for Arizona to target a center in the 2027 or 2028 drafts.
Source: Ian Rapoport - ESPN/NFL Network
Source: Ian Rapoport - ESPN/NFL Network
Kings are Stretching Out DeMar DeRozan's Salary
The Sacramento Kings have decided they will stretch out forward DeMar DeRozan's salary over the next three seasons. According to Michael Scotto, the Kings will take his $10 million salary and turn it into $3.33 million over the next three seasons. Doing this puts the Kings under the luxury tax line, and they now have enough space to fill out their final two roster spots. Neither spot can exceed the league minimum, but the Kings now have the funds to do it. The organization has until Saturday to get this done, so expect the Kings to be busy in free agency over the next few days.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Jason Sanders the Favorite to Win Kicking Job with the Jets
New York Jets placekicker Jason Sanders is the favorite to win the starting job in 2026. Since the team released Cade York on Tuesday, Sanders is likely to be the Jets' kicker this season, assuming they don't make any other additions. In seven seasons with the Miami Dolphins, Sanders has made less than 85% of his field goal attempts, and he missed all of 2025 due to a hip injury sustained while warming up before a preseason game. Sanders will have tough shoes to fill in New York, where the Jets' kicker made a league-high 97% of his field goal attempts in 2025. Given his injury history and accuracy issues, along with the Jets' low-ranked offensive attack, Sanders should not be a target at kicker in fantasy drafts.
Source: Ryan Dunleavy - NY Post
Source: Ryan Dunleavy - NY Post
Isaiah Davis Making Progress on Side Field
New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (knee) was seen working with a trainer on the sideline, according to Zack Rosenblatt. Rosenblatt noted that it's the first time he's seen Davis working on the grass and that "he's making progress." Davis suffered a "minor knee injury" early in training camp, which was expected to cost him "a couple of weeks." After the injury to running back Braelon Allen, Davis played a role in the rushing attack last season, totaling 422 scrimmage yards and one touchdown on 64 attempts. With both Allen and starter Breece Hall in the mix, Davis is likely to take a backseat to the two this season. With just 19 days until the Jets travel to take on the Tennessee Titans in Week 1, Davis will need to ramp up quickly to be ready to go for the season.
Source: Zack Rosenblatt - The Athletic
Source: Zack Rosenblatt - The Athletic
Pelicans Aggressively Pursuing Bennedict Mathurin
The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly a major player in the sweepstakes for Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Bennedict Mathurin. According to Jake Fischer, Mathurin is expected to be sign-and-traded to the Pelicans or accept the qualifying offer with the Los Angeles Clippers. Fischer made the point that the Pelicans have been aggressively pursuing Mathurin over the offseason. He currently has a one-year, $8.8 million qualifying offer on the table from the Clippers. Mathurin is a restricted free agent, so the Clippers can match any offer sheet that Mathurin gets from other teams. A return to the Clippers seems to make the most sense, but it sounds like the Pelicans are still looking to acquire him.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Chris Bell Could Play in Preseason Finale
Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Chris Bell (knee) could play in the team's preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons. Bell is recovering from a torn ACL sustained in November of last season. The third-round pick was activated from the Non-Football-Injury list on August 17th and has ramped up so quickly that he could play Friday night. In his senior season at Louisville, Bell had 67 receptions for 871 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games before tearing his ACL. If he suits up against the Falcons, it would be a strong sign he will be ready for Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. With fellow rookie Caleb Douglas and Malik Washington as the two current starters, Bell has a legitimate opportunity to lead this offense in receiving this season.
Source: Marcel Louis-Jacques - ESPN
Source: Marcel Louis-Jacques - ESPN
Jalen Duren Likely to Get Deal Exceeding $160 Million
According to Jake Fischer, free-agent center Jalen Duren is expected to re-sign with the Detroit Pistons for upwards of $160 million. It's no surprise that Duren is likely to receive a massive extension from the Pistons. It sounds like Duren could potentially sign a four-year deal that nets him more than $160 million over the life of the deal. Duren has shown he is worth the money with his play on the court over the last few seasons. This past season, Duren averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in 28.2 minutes per game across 70 games with the Pistons. He's a core piece to this roster that the Pistons cannot afford to lose right now. He's the best free agent still available, but is fully expected to return to Detroit; however, the amount of money he'll get is unknown.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Brandon Miller Nearing a Return After Shoulder Surgery
According to Rod Boone, Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller (shoulder) is nearing a return to action after having surgery. Miller underwent left shoulder surgery in May. Miller recently told Boone in an interview that his shoulder is more mobile after undergoing surgery. The Hornets haven't given a timetable on Miller's return to the court yet. He's still waiting to get full clearance to return to basketball activities. There is still over a month before training camp, so Miller still has plenty of time to get ready. The expectation is that Miller will be ready to play by the beginning of the season.
Source: Rod Boone
Source: Rod Boone
Anthony Richardson Sr. to Start in Preseason Finale
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is expected to start the preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. Richardson, a second-year quarterback, is competing for the backup role behind starter Daniel Jones. Both quarterbacks have struggled in the preseason, with neither throwing a touchdown in two games. The former fourth-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft has completed 50.6% of his passes for 2,400 yards, with 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 17 career games. If Richardson struggles in Sunday's preseason game, the team could pivot to Leonard as the backup and potentially move on from the talented quarterback. Fantasy managers should avoid both Richardson and Leonard, as even if Jones suffers an injury, neither offers enough security to start in lineups this season.
Source: Around the NFL
Source: Around the NFL
Georges Niang Signs with Warriors
According to Shams Charania, the Golden State Warriors signed free-agent forward Georges Niang on Tuesday. They've agreed on a one-year, $3.9 million deal for the upcoming season. Niang didn't play at all in 2025 after suffering a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot. He was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Memphis Grizzlies, but he didn't suit up for either team. Before that, Niang averaged 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 21.5 minutes per game in 79 contests with the Cavaliers and Hawks in 2024-2025. He figures to have a role off the bench, but it's unlikely to offer much fantasy value.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Ja'Kobi Lane Continues to Generate Hype
Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane has received significant praise from within the organization. Lane continues to make plays in training camp and the preseason and has become a fan favorite. Star quarterback Lamar Jackson said, "This guy is different," when referring to Lane, and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle compared Lane's ability to that of former Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas. "Mike Thomas had these strong hands where he could pull it down in a way, and you threw it in the vicinity, and you felt like he was going to go get it. There is a lot of that feeling (with Lane). He's a very friendly guy to throw to." With Rashod Bateman's off-the-field issues and struggles so far in his career, Lane could easily fill in as the WR2 in this offense behind Zay Flowers. Ranked WR66 in RotoBaller's positional rankings, Lane is an exciting late-round player to target in fantasy drafts.
Source: Jeff Zrebiec - The Athletic
Source: Jeff Zrebiec - The Athletic
Trey Benson Placed on Cardinals' Injured Reserve
After the Arizona Cardinals waived running back Trey Benson (knee) with an injury designation, Benson cleared waivers, returned to the organization, and was placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2026 season. All 31 other teams passed on Benson on the waiver wire, so the running back will spend the 2026 season on injured reserve. The former third-round pick has totaled 111 attempts for 574 yards and one touchdown in 17 career games with Arizona. Benson underwent meniscus surgery during the 2025 season but was unable to return to play despite being activated off injured reserve. The third-year running back could've affected another running back room across the league, but with him out for the season, fantasy managers can safely drop Benson if they had him on their rosters.
Source: Donnie Duran - Sports Illustrated
Source: Donnie Duran - Sports Illustrated
