November 2, 2025
Although Joey Logano was eliminated from the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs last weekend at Martinsville, he starts 10th and could play a spoiler role in Sunday's race at Phoenix. Once the championship race was moved there in 2020, Team Penske, in particular, and Logano's No. 22 team have gone all-in on Phoenix and gotten great results with three wins, including championship-winning drives in the 2022 and 2024 finales. Seven hundred and seven of Logano's 1,096 laps led here have come since NASCAR moved Phoenix to the finale, and he even led 81 laps in the March race before being shuffled back to 12th. Since the three favorites for the championship -- Denny Hamlin, William Byron, and Kyle Larson -- swept the top three qualifying positions, you can likely expect one of them to win, but the Penske cars all qualified well enough that you shouldn't be surprised if one of them spoils the party.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
November 2, 2025
Tyler Reddick has kind of gone through the motions and had a rather disappointing season, no doubt in part due to the stress of 23XI Racing's lawsuit against NASCAR, rumors that he might leave if the team remains unchartered, and the health issues facing his son, Rookie. However, Rookie has now improved and is home from the hospital, and Reddick will likely be intensely motivated to avoid suffering his first winless season since 2021. The issues are that he starts 24th, Phoenix typically isn't one of his best tracks, and it is hard to see anyone beating all the remaining playoff contenders when three of them qualified in the top three, not to mention the fact that Reddick might not want to interfere in his boss Denny Hamlin's last chance for a championship. Since Reddick has only earned four top-10 finishes here and led two races, he'll probably go winless this year, but expect him to regress to the mean next year.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
November 2, 2025
Bubba Wallace currently sits 10th in points, 12 points ahead of Ross Chastain in seeking his second top-10 points finish at Phoenix on Sunday. Despite his points advantage, Chastain might actually be favored since he qualified 13th at a track where he is great, while Wallace qualified 23rd at a track where he is mediocre. Although Wallace typically runs well at short tracks, Phoenix isn't one of them, and he has only earned two top-10 finishes and led four laps here, although both of his top-10s came in the last two season finales. Chastain, meanwhile, has pretty consistently run well here and dominated in 2023 to become the only non-champion to win the finale under this playoff format. Since Wallace almost certainly won't win, his only priorities will be to support his boss Denny Hamlin's championship bid as much as possible and protect his top-10 points finish. Both of those could essentially come down to coin flips.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
November 2, 2025
Although Brad Keselowski had been going on a bit of a run throughout the playoff races with four top-10 finishes in the six races entering last week's race at Martinsville, he was unexpectedly mediocre there, and it's hard to expect much better at Phoenix. Surprisingly, Keselowski never won here, even in his glory days, but since he left Team Penske and moved to the No. 6 car in the Next Gen era, he has only finished better than 15th once and led a single lap. He qualified 19th for Sunday's race, which is pretty commensurate with all his recent runs here, so it's hard to see him significantly contending. It seems that the speed the Penske cars consistently have here has not carried over to the other Fords, so DFS players should probably stay away from Keselowski since he won't likely finish much better than he starts.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
November 2, 2025
Daniel Suárez qualified on the outside of Row 7 for Sunday's season finale at Phoenix alongside his teammate Ross Chastain. Since he is a lame-duck driver at Trackhouse Racing before he moves to the No. 7 car at Spire Motorsports, expect Suárez to play a support role for Chastain as much as possible since he currently sits 12 points behind Bubba Wallace for the final spot in the top 10 in season points. Phoenix has never been a particularly good track for Suárez, as he has never led here or finished better than ninth in his post-Joe Gibbs years. Since he has a Cup Series ride locked up next year, he really has nothing at stake and no real incentive to fight. As a result, it's pretty safe to expect him to deliver a generic, non-descript middle-of-the-pack run, making him a weak option for DFS play.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
November 2, 2025
In his peak period, Kyle Busch was pretty remarkable at Phoenix with 10 straight finishes of seventh or better from 2015-2020 and 680 laps led in that time span, but as we enter his decline, it's worth noting he's never led a lap or finished better than seventh since. He has matched his car number twice with eighth-place finishes in the 2023 and 2025 March races at Phoenix, but he hasn't had a good finish in this race since he left Joe Gibbs Racing. Although his 11th-place qualifying run was a little better than usual, he has lost positions every time he has qualified that well or better this season, except for road courses. Admittedly, this season's first race at Phoenix was something of an exception, as he drove from 15th to eighth, and he has arguably been a little faster since Andy Street replaced Randall Burnett as Busch's crew chief. Still, until proven otherwise, expect Busch to finish worse than he starts.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
November 2, 2025
Expectations were low for Ryan Preece entering this season but now he stands a chance of overtaking his teammate Chris Buescher as both the highest points finisher for RFK Racing as well as the highest-finishing non-playoff driver in points. He probably won't do it since he's 29 points behind, but Buescher was inexplicably slow at Martinsville and Richmond, so it's possible he can do it albeit very unlikely since Buescher has finished in the top ten the last four races here. Preece meanwhile has never had a top ten here but he did lead 34 laps in his RFK debut, although that was more due to a wild optional tire strategy that won't be a factor today. Preece has already clinched at least 18th in the championship and has been on a bit of a run, but that is where he'll likely remain since Buescher will likely maintain his position. Given his recent form, he might be worth a look for DFS though.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
November 2, 2025
Although Austin Dillon has mostly been a complete nonfactor at Phoenix, he's also been weirdly consistent in so doing. While he's only earned two top ten finishes here in his career, he's also finished between 12th and 18th in all but three of his last ten starts here and one of the exceptions was the March 2022 race when he crashed on the last lap. Since Dillon starts 26th today and has been so consistent for so long despite not actually running very well, he might be worth a play for DFS. He probably can't catch anyone ahead of him in the playoffs since the other Austin (Cindric) is directly in front of him and will likely outrun him, but Dillon has a chance of beating Josh Berry to not finish last in the playoffs. Given the associated speed of the Penske cars and Berry's top ten qualifying run, he might be able to overcome his 15-point deficit, but Dillon could still maintain the not-so-coveted 15th-place points position.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
November 2, 2025
A.J. Allmendinger has kind of faded into the background in recent years, as he is nowhere near as good at his main strength (road racing) as Shane van Gisbergen is, but he's still performing somewhat decently in his questionable Kaulig Racing cars. Allmendinger used to be very fast at Phoenix in Richard Petty Motorsports' years, when he had two top-10 finishes and three front-row starts, but he's never had a top-10 showing since then. Nonetheless, he failed to post a qualifying time and only costs $5,500 on DraftKings DFS, so he might be worth starting anyway since he usually runs in the middle of the pack and will likely finish a little better than where he started after finishing 22nd in the March race. Allmendinger doesn't really have anything significant at stake, so he will probably be more concerned with getting a finish than running well, but that may mean he might be less likely to crash and therefore be a safer fantasy option.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
November 2, 2025
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Cooper Kupp (heel, hamstring) is not expected to suit up for Sunday night's contest with the hosting Washington Commanders. Coming out of the team's bye, the 32-year-old was a full practice participant, though listed with a heel injury. That changed later in the week as Kupp's practice status was downgraded each of the ensuing two days. If he is eventually deemed inactive, it would further diminish Seattle's passing attack, as they'll already be without teammates
Jake Bobo (Achilles) and
Dareke Young (quad). In that case,
Tory Horton,
Cody White, and
Ricky White III are the only other receivers without a designation behind
Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
November 2, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder) is expected to play this Sunday when his team squares off against the visiting Denver Broncos. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the news. Schultz has been battling a shoulder ailment for a few weeks now, but his knee injury was new, as he dealt with a back issue the week prior. The eighth-year pro started the week off with two DNPs before upgrading his practice status to full on Friday, and looks to be trending positively ahead of a matchup with a staunch Broncos defense. If the Texans decide to scale back Schultz's snaps, fellow tight end
Harrison Bryant would be the most likely candidate for an increased workload. The veteran is a back-end TE2 for Sunday's outing with Denver.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ian Rapoport
November 2, 2025
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Rashid Shaheed (hip) is expected to play in Week 9's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, despite being deemed questionable with a hip injury. The 27-year-old practiced in a limited capacity all week and is projected to be out there for rookie quarterback
Tyler Shough's NFL debut. Shaheed is coming off one of his more productive outings of the campaign, nabbing a career-high nine passes in the Saints' losing effort to the Buccaneers. As of now, it's unclear in what capacity he'll play, though the team sure could use him against a Rams defensive unit that's yielded the third-fewest points per game through eight weeks (16.7). He'll be a low-end flex option for this weekend's slate of action.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ian Rapoport
November 2, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (ankle), who is questionable for Sunday's road clash with the Los Angeles Rams, is expected to play, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Kamara has been on the team's injury report since Week 6 while he battles an ankle ailment, logging a full practice session just once in that time frame. Despite the issue, he's yet to miss an appearance and is projected to be out there again when New Orleans takes on the hosting Rams. Kamara and the Saints' offense have had a rough go all season, though it's worth mentioning he's eclipsed 30 rushing yards just once since Week 5. If he plays, fantasy managers can expect the University of Tennessee alum to be out there for his usual allotment of snaps, with backfield mate
Devin Neal spelling him on occasion. He's a fringey RB2/3 with the extra variable of a new starting quarterback in rookie
Tyler Shough.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ian Rapoport
November 2, 2025
According to The Athletic's Michael Silver, Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver/cornerback
Travis Hunter (knee) is not thought to have suffered long-term damage to his knee after picking up an injury at practice on Thursday. Hunter was the victim of a non-contact injury late in the week. Although reports state his ACL remains intact, the Jags wasted no time sending him to IR. It's hapless timing for the rookie, who was coming off his best performance as a pro. Fortunately, the team doesn't seem too concerned about his ailment, though Silver noted that they have no intention of rushing him back. Either way, Hunter will miss at least the next four contests. While he's sidelined, fantasy managers can expect teammates
Parker Washington and
Dyami Brown to pick up most of the slack behind the corps' leader,
Brian Thomas Jr.--Alex CiullaSource: Michael Silver
November 1, 2025
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) will sit out a third consecutive game on Sunday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The Austrian giant is managing a back injury that already caused him trouble during the preseason.
Collin Murray-Boyles has taken on an increased role recently, starting in back-to-back games. However, his contribution has been limited, as the rookie has averaged 9.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in those two starts.
Sandro Mamukelashvili must also do more until Poeltl is ready to return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Las Vegas Raiders have "set a high price" on wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers. It's no secret that the wideout wants to be traded. As expected, several teams have inquired about his availability in the trade market, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills seemingly the clubs with the most interest. It's unknown exactly what the Raiders are looking for in return. However, it appears there's still a chance he could be moved before the trade deadline. Meyers was targeted 22 times in the first two games of the 2025 campaign. Since then, he's seen 23 targets in his last four appearances while missing the Week 7 meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs. All things considered, Meyers may actually benefit from a change of scenery, considering
Geno Smith has struggled.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Dianna Russini
November 1, 2025
Utah Jazz center
Walker Kessler (shoulder) has been listed as out for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Jazz begin a back-to-back on Sunday, and it looks like the team wants to give Kessler some time off to manage a shoulder injury, which has bothered him since preseason. Kessler's absence will provide an opportunity for
Jusuf Nurkic to join the starting lineup. Coming off the bench, Nurkic has posted 7.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game with the Jazz this season. As a starter, he will certainly be a double-double threat.
Kyle Filipowski and
Taylor Hendricks could also see more time on the court on Sunday without Kessler.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is considered questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Robinson made his season debut on Friday night against Chicago, logging 20 minutes as a starter, but he may come out of the lineup again on Sunday. On Friday, Robinson finished his first appearance of the season with four points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. The big man continues to manage a left ankle injury, and it seems likely that Robinson will skip at least one game during the Knicks' upcoming back-to-back set. In Robinson's absence,
Ariel Hukporti could make another start, but he isn't somebody fantasy managers should pay attention to.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
According to Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon, running back
Trey Benson (knee) has been attending team meetings to "get his mind back on football." The 23-year-old suffered a torn meniscus in the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. As a result, he underwent surgery and was placed on the Injured Reserve list. Benson had moved to the No. 1 spot on the depth chart after
James Conner (Achilles) was ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 campaign. In four appearances, he ran for 160 yards off 29 carries, adding 13 grabs (16 targets) for 64 yards. It appears he's inching closer toward a return. For now, the 2024 No. 66 overall pick will remain on the IR, with
Bam Knight expected to handle the majority of the touches out of the backfield. It's unknown if Benson will reclaim his place atop the depth chart immediately upon his return. With that said, Benson is worth stashing on fantasy rosters, although it may not be wise to start him until it's clear he's ready for a full workload. The Cardinals will face the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night before turning their attention to the Seahawks in Week 10.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Theo Mackie
November 1, 2025
Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks (groin) will remain out for Sunday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, missing a fourth consecutive contest. Since Brooks' exit from the lineup,
Royce O'Neale has delivered a series of strong performances in a starting role and should remain on fantasy radars for Sunday night.
Ryan Dunn's playing time has also increased, and he'll carry positive momentum into Sunday's matchup after recording his first double-double of the season in Friday's win over the Utah Jazz.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) has been ruled out for a meeting with the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Green reportedly took part in some five-on-five work ahead of Saturday's practice, but he still won't be available for his season debut on Sunday. This means that
Grayson Allen will continue to have extra fantasy value. He's been in fine early-season form, averaging 16.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 steals in 34.7 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (groin) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Clipper strained his right groin earlier this week and is unlikely to play against the Lakers, having missed Saturday's practice. If Powell remains unavailable,
Pelle Larsson is likely to get another start, while
Jaime Jaquez Jr. should continue to have a larger role off the bench. Larsson performed well in his first start of the season but struggled last time out against the San Antonio Spurs, providing only five points in 26 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, a trade involving Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle is "highly unlikely." There have been reports that the Dolphins would consider moving him. However, Schefter added, citing a "well-placed source," dealing the wideout isn't anticipated for a "variety" of reasons, including Miami seeking "a 1-plus" in exchange. With the Fins potentially looking at a rebuild, it's possible the 26-year-old could be on the move after this season. For now, it seems he'll at least finish out the year in South Beach. Waddle, selected No. 6 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, began his career by surpassing the 1,000-yard receiving mark in three-straight seasons. While Waddle took a step backward in 2024, he's been a top fantasy option throughout the 2025 campaign, amassing 41 catches (59 targets) for 586 yards and four touchdowns.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Adam Schefter
November 1, 2025
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Jeremy Sochan (wrist) will not make his season debut in Sunday's clash against the Phoenix Suns. Sochan is continuing to rehab a left wrist sprain. The Spurs frontcourt will also remain without
Luke Kornet (ankle) and
Kelly Olynyk (heel) on Sunday, meaning
Victor Wembanyama must be ready for another busy night at the office.
Bismack Biyombo will continue to provide cover at the center position off the bench, while the injuries have increased
Keldon Johnson's playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
San Antonio Spurs point guard
De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) will miss another game on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The star guard still hasn't been cleared from a hamstring strain. With Fox sidelined,
Julian Champagnie has taken on a starting role at the beginning of the season, but his production has been limited. Across 29.4 minutes per game, Champagnie has averaged 7.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. Rookie
Dylan Harper has also benefited from Fox's absence, emerging as San Antonio's leading scorer off the bench with 14.4 points in 25.8 minutes per game. In addition, Harper has averaged close to five rebounds and assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) will return to the lineup with a minutes restriction on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd told reporters during his pre-game press conference that Gafford will be limited to 15-18 minutes during his season debut. The big man has missed the first few games of the season due to an ankle sprain. In an ideal world, Kidd would probably prefer to use Gafford more since the Mavericks will be without
Anthony Davis (calf) and
Dereck Lively II (knee) on Saturday night. Gafford is expected to share center minutes with
Dwight Powell.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
November 1, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard
D'Angelo Russell (knee) has shaken off a questionable tag and will play in Saturday's special matchup against the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City. Russell hurt his left knee on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers, but he will remain in the lineup for Saturday's action. In Dallas, Russell has filled a bench role, averaging 10.8 points and 5.4 assists in 20.6 minutes. Detroit allows the third-fewest bench points in the league, so this could be a challenging game for the veteran guard.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
November 1, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (back) is considered probable for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Heat. In Friday's NBA Cup matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, Ayton battled back spasms and was limited to 17 minutes of action. It looks like he still hasn't fully overcome the issue, but the probable tag suggests that Ayton is expected to play against Miami. Ayton has enjoyed a decent start in Los Angeles, averaging 14.8 points and 7.8 rebounds with 62.7 percent shooting. However, his offensive role could suffer with
Luka Doncic's return, while the Lakers also expect to have
LeBron James (sciatica) back in the lineup around mid-November.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 1, 2025
Arizona Cardinals kicker
Chad Ryland has bounced all around the fantasy kicker leaderboards this season, which makes sense given how inconsistent this offense can be. In Week 7, he finished as the K5, which was his highest finish since Week 4. Now, after their bye, the Cardinals are set to take on the Dallas Cowboys, who have given up far too many points to almost every team they've faced. That also makes them the 20th-ranked team against opposing kickers, allowing 8.75 fantasy points per matchup. Since
Jacoby Brissett has been a bit more successful at moving the ball down the field, Ryland could be in for another solid week, and that makes him a startable option again for those looking for a bye week fill-in.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
November 1, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George (knee) will have his season debut pushed back further, as the team has ruled him out for Sunday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. George has been practicing but hasn't been quite ready to return to action after undergoing offseason knee surgery. Philadelphia also won't have
Joel Embiid (knee) in the lineup on Sunday, meaning the offense will revolve around
Tyrese Maxey and
VJ Edgecombe.
Jabari Walker could get another start with George out, but he has posted only 4.0 points and 3.2 rebounds per game this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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