December 9, 2025
New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (upper body) will return from an eight-game absence in Tuesday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. He will skate with Anders Lee and Mathew Barzal on the second line. Before he suffered an upper-body injury, Pageau was stuck on a five-game scoring drought. However, it has been a decent campaign for him. In 22 outings, the defensive-minded forward has totaled six goals and 12 points. Pageau's return means there is no room for Maxim Tsyplakov in the lineup on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 9, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (upper body) will miss Tuesday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. He will be out for a second straight game due to an upper-body injury. York is tied for fourth on his team with 11 assists and has scored one goal in 23 games this season. Due to York's absence, Ty Murchison will make his NHL debut against San Jose. He will join Noah Juulsen on the third defensive pairing. Murchison does not have much fantasy upside, posting four points (one goal, three assists) in 21 AHL appearances in 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 9, 2025
The Chicago White Sox won the MLB draft lottery on Tuesday and will have the first overall pick in the 2026 draft. The White Sox came into Tuesday's lottery with the highest odds (27.73%) to win the No. 1 overall pick after finishing 60-102 in 2025. It will be the first time that they have had the No. 1 selection in a draft since they took Harold Baines back in 1977. After the White Sox, the Tampa Bay Rays will pick at No. 2, followed by the Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Kansas City Royals. The Colorado Rockies, who had the worst record (43-119), were not eligible for the draft lottery because they received lottery picks in 2024 and 2025. Colorado will have the 10th overall pick in 2026. Although the White Sox already have a promising young shortstop in
Colson Montgomery, they are widely expected to take UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick next July.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chicago White Sox
December 9, 2025
The Arizona Cardinals offense has been much more productive with quarterback
Jacoby Brissett under center since
Kyler Murray (foot) went down with a sprained foot back in Week 5. In terms of fantasy points per game, Brissett ranks as the QB16 in his 10 games played, with 2,459 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions on 346 attempts. Overall, he ranks as the QB20 in only 10 games played in 2025. In the blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, the 32-year-old veteran went 25-for-44 for 271 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception while adding 22 rushing yards on four carries. Brissett has had at least 258 passing yards and two touchdowns in all eight of his starts, and he's tossed exactly two TDs in all but one of his starts. Before Week 14, Brissett had a three-game streak of at least 301 passing yards. He has become a strong QB2 streamer for his volume -- he's attempted 40-plus passes in five straight games -- although a Week 15 date with the Texans and their No. 1 defense will certainly be a challenge.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
December 9, 2025
We knew that Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver
Jack Bech would have a bigger role in the Week 14 game against the division-rival Denver Broncos on Sunday, with fellow rookie
Dont'e Thornton Jr. ruled out with a concussion. In the 24-17 loss, Bech played a season-high 82% of the offensive snaps and led the team in targets (six), catches (six), and receiving yards (50). Four of the 22-year-old's six targets on the day came late in the fourth quarter after quarterback
Kenny Pickett had already replaced the injured
Geno Smith (shoulder). Bech's day wasn't huge by any means, but it marked the best performance of his rookie season, and he could continue to stay more involved in Week 15 on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles if Thornton is forced to miss another game. The second-rounder out of TCU is rostered in only 1% of Yahoo leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
December 9, 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Tuesday that they have extended the contract of manager Rob Thomson through the 2027 season. The announcement came shortly after the Phillies announced that they re-signed designated hitter
Kyle Schwarber to a five-year, $150 million deal on Tuesday. The 62-year-old Thomson has the second-most wins (346) and second-best winning percentage (.580) by a manager in Phillies history. He has guided the Phillies to the playoffs in each season since he replaced Joe Girardi on June 3 of 2022, including National League East titles in each of the last two years. The Phillies won the NL pennant in 2022 but lost in the World Series to the Houston Astros. Thomson has joined Dave Roberts, Aaron Boone, and Mike Matheny as the only managers in MLB history to make the postseason in each of their first four years at the helm.
--Keith HernandezSource: Philadelphia Phillies
December 9, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Drake London (knee) was listed as a non-participant for the second straight day this week on Tuesday, according to the team's official website. London suffered a sprained PCL in his knee back in Week 11 and hasn't practiced or played since. The 24-year-old still has one more day to get back on the practice field, but as of now, it's not looking good for his chances of returning to play in Week 15 against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. If London misses a fourth straight game, tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. will maintain midrange TE1 status in fantasy football, with receiver
Darnell Mooney also having more boom upside as a WR4/flex. In the last two weeks, Pitts has come on strong with London sidelined, catching 13 of his 18 targets for 172 yards as one of quarterback
Kirk Cousins' top targets. London's next chance to play will be in Week 16 versus the Cardinals if he's ruled out for this Thursday night.
--Keith HernandezSource: AtlantaFalcons.com
December 9, 2025
According to Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, forward
Paolo Banchero will remain on a minutes limit in Tuesday's NBA Cup meeting with the Miami Heat. The 23-year-old recently returned from a 10-game absence caused by a groin injury. Since then, he's played twice, totaling 44 minutes. It's possible he could see over 25 minutes, although 30 minutes would be a stretch. However, with
Franz Wagner (ankle) ruled out, Banchero should have plenty of time to do something meaningful for fantasy managers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Cody Taylor
December 9, 2025
Los Angeles Rams tight end
Colby Parkinson has scored in four of the past five games and is establishing himself as a legitimate fantasy option. Parkinson has collected 17 receptions for 155 yards and four touchdowns on 21 targets in the last five contests, ranking as the TE5 in total PPR points during that span. He's emerged as the Rams' TE1 over the second half of the season with
Tyler Higbee (ankle) on Injured Reserve, and he notably posted a 71% route share in the Week 14 win over the Arizona Cardinals, his highest of the season. The 26-year-old's previous high in a game this year was just 50%. If Parkinson maintains a similar rate over the final stretch of the regular season, he profiles as a viable TE1 with his favorable usage in the red zone in one of the NFL's best offenses. For fantasy managers in need of a tight end for this week and the fantasy playoffs, Parkinson is a player to add and immediately plug into lineups for a potential Week 15 shootout against the Detroit Lions.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
December 9, 2025
The Detroit Tigers are interested in signing free-agent reliever
Kenley Jansen, according to Ari Alexander. According to sources, the Los Angeles Angels have checked in on Jansen for a potential reunion. Right-hander
Will Vest is currently the favorite for saves in Detroit as things currently stand, but the Tigers are also interested in bringing
Kyle Finnegan back, so it seems likely that Vest will be in a co-closer situation for the start of 2026. The 38-year-old Jansen had a pretty solid season in his first season with the Angels in 2025, going 5-4 with a 2.59 ERA (3.98 FIP), 0.95 WHIP, 29 saves, 57 strikeouts, and 19 walks in 59 relief innings. Fantasy managers can't really expect Jansen to be much better than he was in 2025, though, after a 59.1% fly-ball rate and a career-low 24.4% strikeout rate. Jansen should still receive save chances somewhere in 2026, but it might be in more of a committee role, which is what he'd be in if he lands in Motown.
--Keith HernandezSource: Ari Alexander
December 9, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie running back
Dylan Sampson is expected to see an uptick in opportunities after
Jerome Ford (shoulder) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Sampson has been playing ahead of Ford since Cleveland's Week 9 bye anyway, but the backfield touches should consolidate between Sampson and fellow rookie running back
Quinshon Judkins the rest of the way. The rookie fourth-rounder has been more involved in the offense over the past three weeks, especially as a receiver. He's handled 13 carries for 50 yards while adding seven receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. All three of those receiving marks are in the top three among Browns skill position players during that time. Sampson could be a useful player over the final stretch of the regular season in PPR leagues and is worth consideration off the waiver wire this week in 12-team leagues for RB depth.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
December 9, 2025
The Cleveland Browns have placed running back
Jerome Ford (shoulder) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. With only four games remaining, Ford's season will come to an end after suffering a shoulder injury during Cleveland's Week 14 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The 26-year-old totaled 24 carries for 73 yards to go with 26 receptions (32 targets) for 103 yards in 13 games this season as Cleveland's primary passing-down back. His role gradually faded as the season went along, playing just 21.8% of the offensive snaps since Week 7. Rookie
Quinshon Judkins will continue to lead Cleveland's backfield, while rookie
Dylan Sampson will be the main beneficiary of Ford's absence and should be considered as a waiver-wire pickup in deep PPR leagues this week as RB depth.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Cleveland Browns
December 9, 2025
Free-agent right-hander
Michael King appears to be the New York Mets' top rotation target this offseason, a source confirmed to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. King recently held a Zoom meeting with the Mets. President of baseball operations David Stearns is hesitant to sign a starting pitcher to a long-term deal of five or more years, according to sources, which could take them out of the market for other top starters this year, such as
Framber Valdez,
Ranger Suarez, and Tatsuya Imai. The 30-year-old King was excellent in his first year with the San Diego Padres in 2024, posting a 2.95 ERA in 173 2/3 innings, but injuries limited him to only 15 starts in 2025. King doesn't have the same reliable track record as other starters on the market, which is why he may not require a deal of at least five years. One talent evaluator said that King "may be the most talented starter on the market." For fantasy baseball managers, King will be a pretty big risk/reward in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand
December 9, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Daniel Jones (Achilles) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday after suffering a season-ending torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Shane Steichen said Jones is expected to undergo surgery "within the week." It's a devastating injury for Jones and the Colts after an incredible start to his tenure in Indianapolis. The 28-year-old was on pace for a career-best season, completing 68% of his passes for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while adding 45 carries for 164 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. With rookie quarterback
Riley Leonard (knee) considered week-to-week with a PCL sprain and
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) on Injured Reserve, the Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to their practice squad on Tuesday. Rivers is expected to be the starter eventually, but it's to be determined if he or
Brett Rypien will start in a tough Week 15 matchup on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Indianapolis Colts
December 9, 2025
The Los Angeles Angels are acquiring infielder
Vaughn Grissom from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Isaiah Jackson, sources told Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. The Red Sox acquired Grissom in the trade that sent left-hander
Chris Sale to the Braves. The 24-year-old middle infielder was expected to eventually become Boston's primary second baseman, but that never happened. Grissom spent all of the 2025 campaign toiling at Triple-A Worcester after hitting .190/.246/.219 with no home runs in 31 games at the big-league level in 2024. He is out of minor-league options at this point. The former 11th-round pick by Atlanta in 2019 will have a chance to carve out a spot at either second or third base in Anaheim in spring training. Grissom has dabbled in left field, but most of his experience comes at the keystone.
--Keith HernandezSource: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
December 9, 2025
Indianapolis Colts running back
Jonathan Taylor is expected to see a "heavy dose" of work in the coming weeks after starting quarterback
Daniel Jones (Achilles) tore his Achilles in the Week 14 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Taylor, who is currently second in the league with 282 total touches, will have an even bigger workload as the Colts look to take some pressure off of 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers, who will be expected to start for the Colts sooner rather than later. The superstar running back has slowed down from his torrid early-season pace over the past three games, handling 58 carries for 217 yards and a touchdown with five receptions (eight targets) for 44 yards as a receiver. It remains to be seen if Taylor will be taking hand-offs from Rivers or
Brett Rypien in Week 15, but he'll look to get back on track in a tough matchup on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Dianna Russini
December 9, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Dru Smith (hip) got a spot start on Saturday but was listed as questionable for Tuesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinal contest with the Magic. Smith was upgraded to available, but he'll likely return to the bench with
Tyler Herro (toe) and
Davion Mitchell (groin) ready to return after missing Saturday's game. In his start, Smith only managed four points and two assists in 19 minutes in the Heat's loss, but he'll look to be productive as he returns to the second unit against the Magic. The 27-year-old has flashed some upside off the bench, but with Miami likely leaning more heavily on its starters, his role will likely be limited in Tuesday's matchup.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 9, 2025
Atlanta Falcons running back
Bijan Robinson rushed 20 times for 86 yards in Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks, adding two catches for eight yards. While it was a solid effort, the team was unable to record a single touchdown in the contest, leaving Robinson well outside the RB2 ranks for the week. With
Kirk Cousins playing mediocre football right now, and with
Tyler Allgeier eating into Robinson's red zone opportunities, the 23-year-old has been less consistent than he was earlier in the season. Nevertheless, he's talented enough to bust loose at any moment, as he had done the week prior (193 total yards, one touchdown), and season-long fantasy managers will need to continue to plug in the former first-rounder as the fantasy playoffs descend on many leagues this week. Week 15 brings a Thursday night matchup against a pretty stout Buccaneers rush defense, which held the third-year pro to his lowest rushing output of the season way back in Week 1, but Robinson also managed to rack up 100 yards through the air in that game. He'll still likely be an RB1 for this week's matchup.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
December 9, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Pelle Larsson (hip) was listed as probable but has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinal game against the Magic, along with
Davion Mitchell and
Tyler Herro. Larsson has played 23 games (16 starts) this season and is averaging 9.0 points, 3.3 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 22.4 minutes per game. The 24-year-old from Sweden missed Saturday's loss to the Kings and had come off the bench with a minimal impact in four of his five games before that. His return to the rotation will likely limit the minutes of
Nikola Jovic and
Simone Fontecchio, who got extra playing time in Saturday's short-handed rotation.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 9, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Davion Mitchell (groin) missed his team's game on Sunday, but he'll be able to return to action on Tuesday, as expected when he was given the probable tag. Mitchell's return will be just in time for the NBA Cup Quarterfinals contest against the Magic on Tuesday night, when
Tyler Herro (toe) will also be back in the backcourt. Mitchell has produced 9.7 points and 7.8 assists in 30.0 minutes per game in his 23 starts for the Heat this season. He has a good matchup against the Magic, although Herro's return to the backcourt could curb his usage a bit. On such a small slate this Tuesday, use Mitchell as you normally would since he has the green light to get back in action after missing just one game.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 9, 2025
A source close to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers described the 44-year-old signal-caller as a player who looks to be in better shape now than when he last played in 2020, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. "It's a no-brainer for who gives them the best chance," the source said. The Colts signed Rivers to their practice squad on Tuesday, with
Daniel Jones (Achilles) done for the year and rookie
Riley Leonard (knee) week-to-week with a PCL sprain.
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) is on Injured Reserve. Rivers, an eight-time Pro Bowler, figures to be Indy's choice to start in Week 15 on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks over
Brett Rypien, the only other QB on their roster. In his last NFL action with the Colts in 2020, Rivers led the team to the playoffs and completed 68% of his passes for 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 16 games. Expect the Colts to lean heavily on star running back
Jonathan Taylor this weekend and going forward. At best, Rivers will be a low-upside desperation option in superflex leagues in Week 15 if he makes the start.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
December 9, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) will be able to return as expected when the Heat visit the Magic in an NBA Cup Quarterfinals contest on Tuesday night. He was listed as probable but upgraded to available on Tuesday afternoon. Herro was able to practice on Monday after missing two games, and his return will likely push Kel'el Ware back to the bench, with
Bam Adebayo sliding back to center. Herro has only played five games this season while battling injuries, but he produced 23.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per contest, and he'll be a huge part of Miami's offense in his return on Tuesday as they look to advance to the Semifinals by knocking off their in-state rivals.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 9, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and guard
Christian Braun (ankle) are not expected to return until after Christmas, per coach David Adelman. When asked about Gordon and Braun's recovery, Adelman said, "I would imagine they celebrate the holiday without playing, but we'll see." Braun was given a six-week timeline about four weeks ago, so it's not surprising that he still has a ways to go, but Gordon was given a timeline of four to six weeks three weeks ago, so he could have been nearing a return. Without Gordon and Braun,
Peyton Watson and
Spencer Jones should continue to have a chance to shine while veterans
Tim Hardaway Jr. and
Bruce Brown Jr. continue to get more playing time on the wings as well.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Adam Mares
December 9, 2025
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said that he's open to moving outfielder
Ronald Acuna Jr. back to the leadoff spot next season, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The vast majority of Acuna's big-league plate appearances have come in the leadoff spot for Atlanta. This year's National League Comeback Player of the Year has hit .294/.387/.535 with a .921 OPS in 3,091 plate appearances in the No. 1 spot in the batting order in Atlanta. The 27-year-old former MVP was limited to 412 plate appearances in 2025 while recovering from the second torn ACL of his career, and he also missed some time late in the year with a calf injury. Acuna was his usual outstanding self when he was on the field, slashing .290/.417/.518 with 21 home runs, but he stole just nine bases. When healthy, Acuna remains one of the top all-around players in the game, but he has played 100 games in a season just twice in the last five years. A move back to leadoff would be ideal for his fantasy upside.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
December 9, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (illness) was downgraded to questionable on Tuesday afternoon before his team faces the Knicks in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. Quickley played through the same illness on Sunday and logged 31 minutes against Boston with 11 points and five assists. Since
Jamal Shead (quad) is also questionable, the Raptors could be very shorthanded in the backcourt. If both are out, the Raptors would be forced to go with more of Ja'Kobe Walter and
Gradey Dick while
Scottie Barnes would serve more as the team's point forward. Quickley has averaged16.5 points and 6.2 assists, and if he plays through the illness again on Tuesday, the first-round pick will have a revenge game narrative against the Knicks in Toronto.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 9, 2025
Miami Dolphins tight end
Darren Waller has not looked the same in two games since his return from a stint on Injured Reserve for a pectoral injury. In the last two contests, Waller has three receptions for 60 yards and no touchdowns on six targets. The 33-year-old veteran played only 37% of the snaps in the Week 14 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, which was down from 47% in his return in Week 13. Not only did he see fewer snaps, but he was outsnapped by both
Greg Dulcich and
Julian Hill at the position. Waller had one catch on three targets for 13 yards and added one carry for four yards versus the Jets. After coming out of retirement to play for Miami, he scored four touchdowns in his first four games. It's possible that Waller needs some time to get back up to speed, but fantasy managers can't afford to wait. He will be a risky, touchdown-dependent TE2 streamer in fantasy in Week 15 versus the Steelers, especially if Dulcich continues to be involved.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
December 9, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Alec Pierce has become the team's WR2 behind
Michael Pittman Jr. this year in Indy and led the team with 80 receiving yards in their Week 14 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. He actually leads the Colts with 769 receiving yards on 38 receptions through 14 weeks. However, Pierce's situation in Indy has taken a turn for the worse following quarterback
Daniel Jones' season-ending Achilles tear. Rookie backup
Riley Leonard (knee) has a sprained PCL, too, and will likely miss some time. The 25-year-old Pierce has been a reliable deep threat for the Colts this year and is averaging a league-high 20.2 yards per catch on 67 targets in 2025. Pierce is rostered in 65% of Yahoo leagues, but he's going to be a pretty shaky starting option for fantasy managers in a tough Week 15 matchup against the Seahawks, with either Philip Rivers or
Brett Rypien leading Indy's offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
December 9, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs' recent downturn over the last four games has coincided with
Christian Watson's ascension in the Packers' offense as the top target. Doubs continues to run routes at a fairly solid clip, with over 72% routes per dropback in the last four games. Despite that, Doubs has just 10 receptions and 101 yards in his previous four games combined. In Week 14 against the Bears, Doubs posted his worst full-game performance of the season, with just two catchless targets. Doubs had some trust in the middle of the season when tight end
Tucker Kraft went down with his season-ending injury, but since Watson's return, Doubs has been largely irrelevant for fantasy football. In a tough Week 15 matchup in Denver against the Broncos, Doubs is a desperation flex play at best.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 9, 2025
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that the Houston Astros have spoken to the Pittsburgh Pirates about right-hander
Mike Burrows. However, those talks have cooled since the Pirates acquired outfield prospect
Jhostynxon Garcia from the Boston Red Sox recently. Houston is seeking controllable young starting pitchers and could offer center fielder
Jake Meyers in return. Burrows, 26, is coming off his second major-league season with the Pirates in 2025. In 96 innings pitched, he went 2-4 with a 3.94 ERA (4.00 FIP) and 1.24 WHIP with 97 strikeouts and 31 walks in 23 appearances (19 starts). He mostly features a fastball, changeup, and a slider, with all three pitches getting plenty of swings and misses. Burrows has been overshadowed in Pittsburgh by all their talented young arms, but he could become an intriguing flier in fantasy leagues in 2026 if he's moved to the Astros and joins their starting rotation.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
December 9, 2025
Minnesota Vikings tight end
T.J. Hockenson caught one of
J.J. McCarthy's career-high three touchdown passes in a Week 14 win over the Commanders, all of which went to tight ends, with
Josh Oliver bringing in the other two. With the Vikings cruising to an easy victory, there was little passing volume to go around, but Hockenson's three targets tied for third on the team. Unfortunately, leading into a Week 15 matchup against an improved Cowboys defense, Hockenson provides an almost non-existent floor if he can't find the end zone again. In his last five games with McCarthy under center, he has averaged fewer than 18 yards on 2.6 receptions per game. With all NFL teams now past their bye weeks, there should be more reliable waiver options for any fantasy managers streaming the position through the playoffs.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
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