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Punahele Soriano Dominated At UFC Paris
Punahele Soriano lost by unanimous decision to Daniil Donchenko on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. Soriano was completely dominated in the first and third rounds, but he won the second round on one judge's scorecard, likely by landing a takedown. In 15 minutes of action, Soriano landed four takedowns but only 15 significant strikes. With the loss, Soriano dropped to 13-5 as a pro and is now 7-5 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Daniil Donchenko Remains Unbeaten In The UFC
Daniil Donchenko extended his win streak by beating Punahele Soriano on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. Donchenko had an amazing performance in which he dominated Soriano in the first and third rounds, kept nonstop forward pressure and dropped Soriano en route to a unanimous decision win. He won almost every round on every card, with one lone judge giving the third round to Soriano. In 15 minutes of action, Donchenko landed 83 significant strikes. With the win, Donchenko improved to 15-2 as a pro and is now 4-0 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Xavier Worthy Could Become Top Waiver-Wire Target
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy enters the 2026 season in a strong position. After a shoulder injury, Worthy struggled, hauling in 42 of 73 targets for 532 yards and one touchdown in 14 games. He suffered the injury on the first drive of the 2025 season, and it was reportedly "serious" and should have required season-ending surgery. Now that he and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes are healthy, Worthy hopes to regain form in 2026. With Eric Bieniemy back in Kansas City, Worthy hopes to be the new "Tyreek Hill" in this offense. With Rashee Rice not looking great in training camp, Worthy could be the lead receiver in 2026. He faces a tough Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos, but a big game on Monday night will make him a top addition on the waiver wire next week.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Cason Wallace Faces Extension Deadline with Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace remains unsigned to a rookie-scale extension, with the 2023 draft class deadline set for Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. CT, according to Clemente Almanza of OKC Thunder Wire. The 22-year-old is coming off his best season, averaging 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 steals in 26.6 minutes across 77 games. Wallace led the NBA with 150 total steals and earned All-Defensive Second Team honors, giving him a fantasy floor even without heavy usage. Luguentz Dort's trade to Atlanta creates a clearer path to start next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, though Wallace still needs more scoring consistency to become more than a defensive-category anchor.
Source: Clemente Almanza
Source: Clemente Almanza
Kaelon Black a Priority Waiver-Wire Add With CMC Banged Up
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black is a priority addition off the waiver wire, as Christian McCaffrey (undisclosed) did not participate in the team's first practice in Australia ahead of the Week 1 contest on Thursday against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Black emerged as the clear backup to McCaffrey late in training camp, despite an adductor injury early in the summer. In his only preseason action, Black had four carries for 28 yards and played every snap with the offense, with Jordan James coming in afterward. With McCaffrey not participating in team drills on Monday, Black could be in line for a heavy workload if McCaffrey is unable to play on Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams. While he will still face one of the NFL's best run defenses, Black is a priority waiver-wire addition because any injury to McCaffrey would make him the starter.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ben Sheppard Enters Camp Fighting for Minutes
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Ben Sheppard is likely to open the season in the third unit, according to Alex Golden of Pacers On SI. The 25-year-old is entering the final year of his rookie-scale contract after averaging 7.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 0.6 steals in 21.4 minutes across 65 games last season. The path back to steady minutes is tighter with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) returning and Kelly Oubre Jr. added to the wing mix. Golden expects Sheppard and Jarace Walker to battle for rotation minutes in camp. Sheppard's best argument is the jumper, as he shot 42.3 percent from three from Dec. 1 on. He needs that shooting to stick to avoid falling off the fantasy radar.
Source: Alex Golden
Source: Alex Golden
Wan'Dale Robinson Worth Adding Ahead of Week 1
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson enters Week 1 with a chance to be the team's leading receiver in 2026. Last season with the New York Giants, Robinson had a career year, hauling in 92 of 140 targets for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games. Robinson cashed out, signing a four-year, $70 million contract with the Titans in free agency. He performed well in training camp, leading the team in targets, and has been a security blanket for second-year quarterback Cam Ward. In Week 1, he faces an ideal matchup against the New York Jets, who allowed the fifth most fantasy points to slot receivers in 2025. While he's a risky start given the team's uncertainty around its passing game, Robinson should be rostered in all formats as we approach the season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tyler Allgeier Could Be Workhorse in Week 1
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier could see a substantial workload in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers. In 2025, Allgeier had 157 attempts for 610 yards and eight touchdowns with the Atlanta Falcons. Now in Arizona, Allgeier is expected to split carries with sensational rookie Jeremiyah Love, the third-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, with Love dealing with a high-ankle sprain from the opening preseason game and reportedly 50/50 to play in Week 1, Allgeier could see a workhorse role with James Conner (ankle) on injured reserve. He faces a tough Chargers defense, which ranked sixth-best against running backs last season. Workhorse running backs on the waiver wire should be added immediately, and Allgeier should be rostered in all formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kelly Oubre Jr. Set for Heavy Bench Minutes
Indiana Pacers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. could play the most minutes off the bench this season, according to Pacers On SI's Alex Golden. Oubre signed a two-year deal worth nearly $17 million in July, giving Indiana a veteran wing to help replace the role Bennedict Mathurin left behind in the Ivica Zubac trade. The 30-year-old averaged 14.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 50 games with Philadelphia last season while shooting a career-best 36.0 percent from three. Tyrese Haliburton's return and Zubac's interior role should push Oubre toward more cutting, corner shooting, and defensive work than shot creation. His steals can travel, but the fantasy ceiling depends on minutes and whether the shooting holds.
Source: Alex Golden
Source: Alex Golden
Andrew Nembhard Returns to Off-Ball Duty in Indiana
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard enters his fifth season with a different offensive setup as Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) returns after missing 2025-26. Nembhard handled lead-guard duties well last season, setting career highs with 16.9 points and 7.7 assists while adding 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 31.3 minutes across 57 games. He also shot 36.1 percent from three. The assists and usage should come down if Haliburton is close to full strength, but Nembhard's defense, secondary playmaking, and off-ball shooting should keep him in a steady role. His chemistry with Ivica Zubac in the pick-and-roll is one camp storyline to watch, though the fantasy ceiling is lower than it was when Indiana had no Haliburton.
Source: Alex Golden
Source: Alex Golden
Mike Washington Jr. Has Impressed Ahead of Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. put on a show during the preseason and is expected to have a role in the backfield this season. In three preseason games, Washington totaled 23 carries for 168 yards and a touchdown, averaging a whopping 7.3 yards per carry. There were reports that head coach Klint Kubiak was "jumping on the table" to draft the former Razorback running back. With Kubiak's history in Seattle running a two-back committee, Washington will have a role this season. While things are trending up for second-year back Ashton Jeanty (ankle), who suffered what appeared to be a serious injury in practice on August 23rd, Washington should still produce against the Miami Dolphins, who allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to running backs last season. While he's not a startable option for fantasy managers if Jeanty is active, the rookie running back offers upside as a handcuff option behind the already banged-up Jeanty.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Could See Increased Role in Week 1
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. could see a larger workload in Week 1, with LeQuint Allen Jr. questionable due to a soft tissue injury. Allen suffered an undisclosed injury during training camp more than two weeks ago and has not practiced since. He was expected to handle obvious passing downs, but with him questionable, Rodriguez could take on more of that role given his knack for pass protection. With the Commanders last season, Rodriguez had 112 carries for 500 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games. Now with Jacksonville, he is expected to be the short-yardage back while second-year back Bhayshul Tuten handles early-down work. A short-yardage back could have a strong day against the Cleveland Browns, who are the biggest underdogs in Week 1. With plenty of scoring opportunities in Jacksonville, Rodriguez could be a low-end FLEX in Week 1, and fantasy managers should consider adding him, especially as a handcuff to Tuten.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Hyunjung Lee Expected to Join Blazers on Exhibit 10 Deal
Guard/forward Hyunjung Lee is expected to sign an Exhibit 10 deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, attend training camp, and likely play for the Rip City Remix, according to Sean Highkin. The 25-year-old is coming off a standout season with Nagasaki Velca, averaging 17.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists while shooting 47.9 percent from three and making a league-high 187 triples. Lee also earned B.League Championship MVP honors. The shooting is real, but Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Jeremy Sochan leave him fighting for a deep roster spot. Even with Shaedon Sharpe (knee) sidelined, Lee is more of a G-League name than a fantasy option.
Source: Sean Highkin
Source: Sean Highkin
Falcons Name Tua Tagovailoa the Week 1 Starter
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Atlanta Falcons have named quarterback Tua Tagovailoa their starter for their Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The former Miami Dolphins quarterback joined the Falcons in the offseason and was competing alongside Michael Penix Jr. for the starting job. However, with Penix still recovering from a torn ACL, Tagovailoa had the edge for much of the competition. Despite this, fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his production, as Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported last week that the Falcons may not give Tagovailoa a long leash if he were to struggle early in the season. In 2025, Tagovailoa appeared in 14 games for the Dolphins and posted a modest 20:15 TD:INT while averaging 190 passing yards per game. Given his inconsistencies last season, Tagovailoa should be viewed as a low-end QB3 in Superflex formats in Week 1.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Trinidad Chambliss Has Strong 2026 Season Debut
Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss opened his 2026 season with a 41-38 win over Louisville on Sunday night. Chambliss completed 21-of-36 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns. Chambliss also carried the ball nine times for 60 yards and a touchdown. The bad news is that Chambliss lost a fumble for the first time since joining Mississippi. He also threw an interception in this game. Chambliss threw just three interceptions in his 13 starts last season. This was a strong stat line against another ranked opponent. Chambliss accounted for 34.44 fantasy points in Yahoo leagues, which was good enough for the 8th-best fantasy performance by a QB in Week 1.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
