December 8, 2025
Tatsuro Taira won his second fight in a row by beating the former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno via second-round TKO on the main card of UFC 323 on Saturday. By beating Moreno, Taira became the first fighter to finish the former champion, but the victory came with debate, as many people felt the stoppage was a bit early. In 7:24 of action, Taira landed a takedown and 28 significant strikes. With the win, Taira improved to 18-1 as a pro and is now 8-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
While New York Jets wide receiver
Garrett Wilson (knee) is eligible to return from IR in Week 15, head coach Aaron Glenn has offered no update on his status. Wilson has been shelved since Week 10 after reaggravating a knee injury he picked up back in Week 6. Although he's technically available to be reinstated from injured reserve, Glenn notes that "it will be a medical decision between Wilson and the doctors" that would afford him clearance to return to the field. As it stands, it's no guarantee that the Ohio State alum suits up again this season, particularly with New York's playoff dreams officially quashed. If he's forced to miss a fifth straight game, teammates
John Metchie III and
Adonai Mitchell would continue leading the Jets' pass attack when they square off with the hosting Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday.
--Alex CiullaSource: Rich Cimini
December 8, 2025
On Saturday's UFC 323 main card, Payton Talbott delivered one of his best performances of his career as he defeated the former two-division champion Henry Cejudo via unanimous decision. Talbott landed 134 significant strikes compared to 60 from Cejudo, not to mention that Talbott also landed three takedowns on the 2008 Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling. The 27-year-old Talbott will most likely find himself in the bantamweight rankings at some point this week, given that Cejudo was in the top 10.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver
Jayden Higgins posted a modest game in his team's Week 14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, recording three catches for 34 yards on five targets. Still, the 22-year-old has established himself as the clear WR2 in Houston alongside
Nico Collins, as he's earned at least five targets in five consecutive games and six out of his last seven contests. For the season overall, Higgins has hauled in 35 catches for 393 yards and four touchdowns on 55 targets across 13 games. With Houston's offense playing better football in recent weeks and its stellar defense consistently providing short fields, Higgins could be on the verge of a breakout game. Higgins profiles as a must-add wide receiver with a stable production floor heading into his Week 15 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed returned from foot and shoulder injuries that had sidelined him since Week 2 in his team's Week 14 win over the Chicago Bears. Reed recorded four catches for 31 yards on four targets and also logged 22 rushing yards on two carries. The 25-year-old played 47% of Green Bay's offensive snaps, third-most among Packers wide receivers behind
Romeo Doubs and
Christian Watson. Green Bay may up Reed's snap share as he re-integrates himself into the offense, but his upside is limited by the Packers' run-heavy offense and their crowded wide receiver room. Still, Reed has proven he can be a playmaker in the past, recording 1,020 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns across 17 games in 2024. In leagues where he is available, Reed is worth targeting as an upside play heading into his Week 15 matchup against the Denver Broncos.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
On Saturday, the former two-division champion Henry Cejudo retired after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Payton Talbott on the main card of UFC 323. Cejudo gave a spirited effort against Talbott, but the 27-year-old Talbott eventually overwhelmed Cejudo, earning a decisive victory 30-27 on all scorecards. In 15 minutes of action, Cejudo landed a takedown and 60 significant strikes. Cejudo will finish his career with a record of 16-6.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
Free-agent right-hander
Michael Soroka has agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, pending a physical, sources tell Jesse Rogers and Jeff Passan of ESPN. In 2025, Soroka pitched to a 4.52 ERA (3.78 SIERA) with a career-high 25.1% strikeout rate across 89 2/3 innings for the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs. When the 28-year-old first reached the majors, he relied heavily on generating ground balls. But after recovering from multiple injuries, he overhauled his pitch mix and became more of a strikeout-oriented hurler. For fantasy managers, Soroka is a solid late-round dart throw with some upside and will likely be the last pitcher you draft in most leagues.
--Marty TallmanSource: Jesse Rogers and Jeff Passan
December 8, 2025
With Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze (foot) sidelined by a foot injury for his team's Week 14 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, rookie wideout
Luther Burden III stepped into a larger role. The 21-year-old earned six targets for the second straight week and hauled in four receptions for 67 yards. After failing to reach five targets in any of his first eight games this season, Burden III has now seen at least five targets in four straight weeks. On a more negative note, Burden III was out-snapped by veteran wideout
Olamide Zaccheaus in Week 14. That signals Odunze's absence doesn't mean an automatic promotion for Burden III into Chicago's WR2 role alongside
DJ Moore. Still, Burden III has flashed big-play upside throughout the season, and his workload remains on an upward trajectory. He's worth rostering in deeper fantasy formats and could be a solid flex option in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns if Odunze remains sidelined.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
In the main card opener of UFC 323, surging Bogdan Guskov took on former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in an incredible fight. Both fighters had big moments, but the scorecards resulted in a majority draw. After a competitive first round, Guskov hurt Blachowicz in the second round, knocking the former champion down and had 4:09 control time in the second round. Guskov almost got knocked out in the third round, but he managed to survive. In 15 minutes of action, Guskov landed 80 significant strikes. Guskov is now 4-1-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
Carolina Panthers running back
Chuba Hubbard opened the season as his team's RB1. However, he missed time due to injury in early October, and his role was usurped by Panthers back
Rico Dowdle, who exploded with a pair of 200-plus scrimmage-yard outings. Across a four-game stretch from Week 9 to Week 12, Hubbard failed to record more than seven touches in a contest. However, in Carolina's final game before its Week 14 bye, Hubbard broke out for 124 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 19 touches against the Los Angeles Rams. Hubbard was still out-touched by Dowdle (20 touches), but he out-snapped Dowdle for the first time since Week 8. If Carolina plans to work with a more even split between their two backs coming out of the bye, Hubbard could re-emerge as a flex option for fantasy managers. In leagues where he may have been dropped, Hubbard is a must-add player heading into his Week 15 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
Former light heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz and Bogdan Guskov fought to a majority draw in the UFC 323 main card opener on Saturday. Following a competitive opening round, Guskov caught the former champion with a two-punch combination that knocked Blachowicz down. In the final round, Blachowicz nearly pulled off an incredible comeback against Bogdan Guskov, but it wasn't enough to convince the judges. In 15 minutes of action, Blachowicz landed 84 significant strikes. Błachowicz is now 12-8-2 in the UFC and has gone 0-2-2 in his last four appearances.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
December 8, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard
Dennis Schroder (hip) has missed the last five games with a hip flexor strain. He remains on the injury report, but he drew another questionable tag heading into Monday night's contest against the Indiana Pacers. If he does suit up, it'll likely mean fewer minutes for
Malik Monk and
Nique Clifford. On the other hand, if he's out for one more game, those two will continue to anchor the backcourt for the bench squad. Monk is averaging 13.3 points, 2.4 assists, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.9 threes per game while Clifford registers 4.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per contest.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
December 8, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Jaylen Wright had the best game of his career in Week 14, recording 24 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown against the New York Jets. After star Dolphins running back
De'Von Achane (ribs) left the game in the second quarter with a rib injury, Wright got a chance to lead his team's backfield. Wright's elevation to the RB1 role was a bit of a surprise, as he's spent most of 2025 working behind both Achane and rookie back
Ollie Gordon II. However, it appears Miami may be more comfortable keeping Gordon II in a secondary role, even if Achane is sidelined. The severity of Achane's injury is currently unclear. Should he miss time, Wright could provide starting-caliber fantasy production at the running back position. He's a must-add player off the waiver wire heading into his Week 15 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (back/shoulder) is listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The former fourth overall pick is dealing with right trapezius soreness and is considered questionable for this matchup. Since returning from his thumb injury, Murray hasn't missed a game yet and is averaging 16.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.0 steals, 1.5 blocks, and 1.2 threes per game. If he's downgraded to out,
Malik Monk and
Precious Achiuwa will likely see some added minutes. Monk would be the more consistent streaming option, especially for fantasy managers looking for threes.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
December 8, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Trey Benson (knee) has been on Injured Reserve since Week 4 due to a knee injury. The team opened up Benson's 21-day activation window leading into Week 12. However, Benson has yet to be activated, and he will revert to season-ending IR if not activated before Arizona's Week 15 matchup against the Houston Texans. Given that the 3-10 Cardinals are in the midst of a lost season, they may choose to be cautious with the 23-year-old running back. Still, if Benson can return, he could immediately take over as the RB1 in Arizona. The Cardinals are currently splitting backfield reps between
Bam Knight and
Michael Carter, but the two backs combined for 29 rushing yards on 10 carries in Week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams. Benson is worth holding for one more week or adding off the waiver wire in leagues where he is available heading into Week 15.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
Washington Commanders running back
Chris Rodriguez Jr. rushed for 52 yards on 10 carries in the Commanders' 31-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. He was the only somewhat bright spot in what was a really tough afternoon for the Commanders team. Rodriguez has performed well of late, scoring nine or more fantasy points in three of his last five games, but has limited upside because he is not earning any of the running back receiving work, is touchdown dependent, and projects for 10-15 carries depending on game flow. In Week 14, the Commanders fell behind early to the Vikings, and he never really got much of a chance later in the game. Week 15 presents a good opportunity for Rodriguez, as the Commanders travel to New York to take on the Giants, who allow the second-most points to opposing running backs on the season. Due to his projected volume and limited receiving floor, Rodriguez will be an RB3 heading into Week 15, and should not be on the waiver wire in most 12 or more team formats.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight's lack of volume and efficiency finally caught up to him in Week 14. The 24-year-old running back has been a top-21 running back over the past three weeks, and on Sunday against a stout Los Angeles Rams defense, he was stuffed on the ground, rushing for only 16 yards on seven carries, and somewhat salvaged his fantasy afternoon with three receptions for another 18 yards. Knight has been a solid waiver wire pickup in 2025 and has scored 10 or more fantasy points in three straight contests, but on the season, he is only averaging 3.35 YPC and around nine or 10 rush attempts per game. He has been touchdown and receiving-dependent for fantasy managers, which is not a recipe for long-term success. Knight has stepped into this role because
Trey Benson (knee) has not proven healthy enough to play since his Week 4 injury, so as long as Benson remains sidelined, Knight remains a decent RB3 option and shouldn't be on waivers.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday morning that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
DK Metcalf stayed overnight in a Baltimore hotel after going to a local hospital following the game. Metcalf was experiencing stomach pains on the flight, and, out of an abundance of caution, the team's medical personnel sent him to a nearby hospital. He's flying back to Pittsburgh today. At this point, it's unclear what Metcalf's availability for Week 15 will be, but it's certainly something that fantasy managers will want to monitor closely as the week progresses. Metcalf exploded in Week 14 in the Steelers' huge division win over the Baltimore Ravens, 27-22. Metcalf had 148 receiving yards on 12 targets and seven receptions. Up next for the Steelers is a crucial AFC tilt against the red-hot Miami Dolphins (6-7), who have now won four games in a row.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Ian Rapoport
December 8, 2025
Los Angeles Rams second-year running back out of Michigan,
Blake Corum, dominated once again on Sunday, rushing for 128 yards on 12 carries (10.7 yards per carry) and two touchdowns in the Rams' 45-17 rout over the Arizona Cardinals. Corum has now scored three touchdowns in the past two weeks and has rushed for 209 yards on 19 carries over his past two weeks.
Kyren Williams is still the starter in this explosive Rams offense, but Corum is making his case for a potential takeover and to become a league winner down the stretch. The Rams have publicly stated that they are interested in limiting Williams' workload as the team prepares for its playoff run. Regardless, Corum has seen his workload ramp up over the past five weeks, and he is one of, if not the top handcuff, in fantasy football going into the fantasy playoffs. Even without the handcuff, he is providing RB3/flex value based on his pure production and projected 8-10 carries and 30-35 percent snap share. He is a must-add off the waiver wire if he is currently out there in any of your leagues.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
University of Texas running back CJ Baxter intends to enter the transfer portal, ESPN's Pete Thamel reports. The former five-star recruit and No. 1 running back prospect in the Class of 2023 earned Big 12 offensive newcomer of the year as a freshman in 2023 after rushing 138 times for 659 yards and five touchdowns and catching 24 passes for 154 yards. He missed his entire sophomore season after suffering a knee injury in the preseason before returning in 2025 to handle 66 total touches for 237 yards and one score. Baxter oozes talent, but he never seemed to get back into the flow of things as a redshirt sophomore after a long-term injury. There should be no shortage of interest in his services on the open market.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Pete Thamel - ESPN
December 8, 2025
New Orleans Saints rookie running back out of Kansas,
Devin Neal, dominated the backfield touches on Sunday against the Bucs in the Saints' 24-17 victory. Neal carried the ball 19 times for 70 yards and a touchdown, and added one reception for 14 yards. On the afternoon, Neal scored 14.9 fantasy points in half PPR leagues and, most importantly, handled a solid 76 percent of all running back carries.
Audric Estime had three,
Evan Hull had one, and
Taysom Hill had two. As long as
Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee) remains sidelined, Neal should be viewed as a low-end RB2 moving forward in most formats strictly due to his volume. Over the past two weeks with Kamara out, Neal has seen 17 or more total touches, and if he's available on your waiver wire, he is a must-add heading into the fantasy playoffs.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
December 8, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone enjoyed a visit to Madison Square Garden on Sunday, finishing a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers with two assists. Less than one minute into the game, Stone helped Brett Howden light the lamp, and he also played a part in Tomas Hertl's game-tying goal inside the final minute of regulation. Stone has yet to go pointless in his 12 appearances this season, notching four goals and 16 assists. Only five active players have started a season with points in more consecutive games. The New York Islanders will be the next team trying to contain Stone, as the Golden Knights visit UBS Arena on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart made it two wins in two games as the team beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime on Sunday. Hart allowed a pair of second-period goals but had a solid performance, finishing with 21 saves. Through his first two outings with Vegas, Hart has registered a 2.32 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. Considering he had been out of the league since 2024, it has been an impressive return from Hart, who has begun to rob starts from Akira Schmid. However, Schmid still has a role to play on the team, especially after his shutout against the New Jersey Devils on Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier took on the role of a playmaker in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, recording two assists. The 21-year-old entered Sunday's contest as Anaheim's leading goal-scorer, but Gauthier focused on other areas against the Blackhawks. Gauthier helped Mason McTavish and Beckett Sennecke on the score sheet, with the first goal coming on the power play. It was Gauthier's fourth multi-point effort in eight games. He is among three Ducks players to average at least a point per game for the season. In 29 appearances, Gauthier has tallied 33 points (16 goals, 17 assists).
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson had two of the team's goals in Sunday's 7-1 blowout win against the Chicago Blackhawks. Carlsson notched an even-strength goal late in the second period and had a power-play marker early in the third to make it 6-0. The 20-year-old Swedish star returned to the score sheet after finishing each of his previous two outings pointless. Carlsson has been spectacular for the Ducks in 2025-26 and could become only the third player in franchise history to post a 100-point season. Currently, he sits on 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists) through 29 games. Only six players in the league have been more productive than Carlsson.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson celebrated his first shutout of the season in a 2-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. He stopped 39 shots in a tight game that didn't get its second goal until Aliaksei Protas lit the lamp during an empty-net situation 1:26 from the end of regulation. While it took until his 21st start for Thompson to register his maiden shutout of the year, he has maintained a spot among the NHL's best goalies. The Calgary-born netminder boasts a 13-6-2 record and has a 1.96 goals-against average with a .925 save percentage. Among goalies who have started at least half of their team's games, Thompson is the only one with a goals-against average below 2.00.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn notched three points in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. He opened the scoring with a power-play goal and recorded two assists. Dylan Holloway also tallied three points (one goal, two assists) as the Blues managed to win a second consecutive game for only the third time this season. It has been a tough campaign for everybody involved, and Schenn is no exception. He is currently on pace to finish the season with only 36 points. The veteran forward has scored six goals and 13 points in 30 appearances. Four of his points have come in Schenn's last two outings, giving him a chance to record his first three-game scoring streak of the season when the Blues host the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jayden Higgins hauled in three of his five targets for 34 yards in his team's low-scoring, 20-14 win over the Chiefs on Sunday night. Higgins finished second on the team in receiving yards and targets behind only
Nico Collins. Running back
Woody Marks caught the only touchdown pass of the day from
C.J. Stroud, but Higgins remains clearly the team's second receiver, playing well ahead of
Christian Kirk and
Xavier Hutchinson, who he has passed on the depth chart during the course of his rookie season. Higgins can be a deep-league option going forward, especially with favorable matchups the next few weeks.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Woody Marks had already taken over most of the work in the team's backfield coming into Sunday night's matchup with the Chiefs, but with
Nick Chubb (rib) leaving early, Marks got even more work. The rookie finished with a season-high 26 carries for 68 rushing yards and added two catches on three targets for eight receiving yards and a touchdown. It was his third receiving touchdown of the season and fifth touchdown overall. He has helped Houston win five straight games to climb back into the playoff chase, and he gets great matchups the next two weeks against the Cardinals and Raiders. Check on Chubb's status throughout the week, but Marks will be a good play either way after Sunday's strong showing.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 8, 2025
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini recorded a goal and two assists in Sunday's 4-1 road win over the Carolina Hurricanes. He set up Collin Graf and John Klingberg for a pair of goals before capping off the scoring with an empty-net goal. Celebrini ended a brief two-game point drought on Sunday. The 19-year-old is having a sensational campaign and is currently on pace for a franchise-record 118 points. In 30 outings, Celebrini has totaled 15 goals and 28 assists. He already has two three-point efforts this month and will look to start building another point streak on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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