March 11, 2026
Adam Scott has been very solid to start the year, posting four top-30 finishes through his first five starts, including a fourth-place finish and a T11 in his last two events. He looks to keep the ball rolling at THE PLAYERS, where he has competed every year since 2002. His success here is well documented, with 10 top-25 finishes, including a 2004 win, and only five missed cuts in 23 starts. Scott ranks 11th in total strokes gained (+1.334 per round), 17th on approach (+0.618), and 59th in putting (+0.251) this season, all areas rewarded at TPC Sawgrass. He also ranks 61st in proximity from 125-150 yards and 19th from 150-175 yards, ranges that accounted for 36.5% of all approach shots here last year. At $7,300 on DraftKings, Scott offers the form and upside fantasy managers are looking for in this price range.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 11, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens and star defensive end Trey Hendrickson have reached an agreement on a four-year, $112 million contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 31-year-old Hendrickson has spent the last five years with the Cincinnati Bengals and will remain in the AFC North. Baltimore's pivot to Hendrickson comes on the heels of the team's decision to back out of their agreement to acquire edge rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) from the Las Vegas Raiders after reviewing Crosby's medical information. In Hendrickson, the Ravens are acquiring one of the few available pass rushers who may be able to provide similar production to what they would have gotten out of Crosby. Hip and back injuries limited Hendrickson to just seven games in 2025, but he recorded back-to-back seasons with 17.5 sacks in 2023 and 2024.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 11, 2026
The Detroit Lions have restructured quarterback
Jared Goff's contract to create $32 million in 2026 cap space, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Detroit's maneuvering could mean that the team is looking to make a big splash, although most of the league's top free agents have already come off the board. The Lions have needs at premium defensive positions such as edge rusher and cornerback. However, the team's biggest hole may be at left tackle, as Detroit released longtime starter Taylor Decker earlier this offseason. It's not entirely clear what the Lions' plans are, and they could simply be looking to create more flexibility for a series of smaller moves. The 31-year-old Goff remains under contract with the team through 2028 and appears to be locked in as the team's QB1 for at least the next few seasons.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
March 11, 2026
Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL.com report that the Indianapolis Colts and quarterback
Daniel Jones (Achilles) have made "significant progress" on a two-year extension and that there is "optimism that a deal could get done" on Wednesday. Indianapolis placed the transition tag on Jones earlier this offseason, so the veteran quarterback is guaranteed $37.83 million in 2026 if no extension agreement is reached. Jones was in the midst of a breakout season in his first year with the Colts in 2025, completing 68% of his pass attempts for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions across 13 starts. However, the 28-year-old suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon in Week 14. It's unclear at this point whether Jones will be ready for the start of the 2026 season. His fantasy value is heavily influenced by his legs (20 career rushing touchdowns), so fantasy managers may want to be cautious with Jones until he proves he is back to full health.
--Will BradySource: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero
March 11, 2026
Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) "looks great and feels great," but the fact that he is just two months removed from knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus "drastically limits" the possibility of a trade. The Raiders agreed to a deal that would have sent Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month, but Baltimore backed out of the deal at the last second after reviewing his medicals. Rapoport reports that Crosby's mindset is now that he is "ready to play football for the Raiders." The 28-year-old is one of the best defensive players in the NFL when healthy. Across 15 games in 2025, Crosby recorded 10 sacks, 45 solo tackles, 28 TFLs, and two forced fumbles. As long as he makes a full recovery from his current knee ailment, Crosby should be a quality fantasy option in IDP formats in 2026.
--Will BradySource: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport
March 11, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) is expected to miss a few more games. Due to a lower-body injury, he was sidelined for a second consecutive contest on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Before the game, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour noted Gistisbehere will be out for "the next couple of games." Carolina will return to action on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Mike Reilly has slotted into the lineup as Gostisbehere's replacement, recording an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win. Meanwhile, Alexander Nikishin's power-play time has significantly increased, and he scored with the man advantage against Pittsburgh. The Russian rearguard also picked up an even-strength assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: Walt Ruff
March 11, 2026
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (upper body) is expected to remain in the lineup despite being hurt in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. Thomas appeared to have sustained a hand injury and took only one faceoff during Tuesday's game. The 26-year-old dished out two assists against the Islanders, recording his fourth multi-point game in five appearances since returning from a leg injury. While Thomas has played in only 47 of St. Louis' 64 games, he leads his team in scoring with 42 points (15 goals, 27 assists).
--Taavi PailkSource: Lou Korac
March 11, 2026
Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (upper body) left Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers midway through the second period. Colton scored the first goal of the game just 32 seconds into the first frame, but he couldn't finish the contest due to an upper-body injury. "He took a shot from a player during the game and then he kind of tightened up," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said postgame. "So, he's got an upper-body injury, and hopefully he loosens up for tomorrow and can play in Seattle (on Thursday)." Colorado has recently lost Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) and Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) from its top-six group, so the team will be desperate to have Colton available on Thursday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 11, 2026
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram landed in concussion protocol during Tuesday's tilt against the Colorado Avalanche, but he is "feeling well," according to head coach Kris Knoblauch. Ingram exited Tuesday's 4-3 road win late in the second period after a collision with Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, who was controversially tossed from the game following the incident. After a shaky start, during which Ingram allowed two first-period goals, he delivered a solid performance with 15 saves. Tristan Jarry stopped 11 of 12 shots as Ingram's replacement. Since making his Oilers debut in late December, Ingram has produced a 9-6-1 record with one shutout. He has a 2.79 goals-against average and a .891 save percentage.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 11, 2026
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (leg) is doubtful to play for the rest of the team's current four-game road trip, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports. The Red Wings captain has missed the first two stops on the trip due to a leg injury. With him out, Andrew Copp (lower body) has taken on first-line center duties, but he was also hurt in Tuesday's loss to the Florida Panthers. Copp has been labeled doubtful for Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Marco Kasper and J.T. Compher will take on expanded roles if Copp and Larkin don't play on Thursday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Max Bultman
March 11, 2026
Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp (lower body) exited Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers in the second period. He suffered a lower-body injury during a faceoff, leaving Detroit without its top two centermen. Dylan Larkin (leg) was out for a second consecutive game. Another injury blow may leave the Red Wings short of quality in the middle against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. Marco Kasper, who scored Detroit's third goal on Tuesday, could get the top-line center job against Tampa, with J.T. Compher also slotting into the top six.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
March 11, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (upper body) is considered week-to-week, the team announced on Tuesday. Brazeau was out of the lineup for the second consecutive contest on Tuesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes, joining Sidney Crosby (lower body) and Evgeni Malkin (suspension) on the sidelines. The Penguins' frontline looks incredibly thin right now, but they made Carolina work hard for two points on Tuesday, only losing 5-4 in a shootout. Bryan Rust and Egor Chinakhov, who skated on the first line with Rickard Rakell, combined for five points. Anthony Mantha and Ville Koivunen also performed well. Until Pittsburgh gets some players back, this group will need to maintain its strong play.
--Taavi PailkSource: Pittsburgh Penguins PR
March 11, 2026
Utah Jazz guard/forward
Ace Bailey (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday night's action against the New York Knicks. He missed Monday's victory over Golden State due to illness. Bailey's return to the lineup will affect guys like
Brice Sensabaugh,
Blake Hinson, and
John Konchar (calf). The 19-year-old finished his last outing with only nine points, but he has boosted his production with more playing time since the All-Star break. Across his last eight appearances, Bailey has notched 16.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
Miami Marlins catching prospect
Joe Mack (neck) returned to the starting lineup during Tuesday's spring training contest against the Washington Nationals. The young back was sidelined for a few days due to neck stiffness, but quickly returned to action. In his return, Mack struggled at the plate, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout. The former 31st overall selection is in serious consideration to break camp with the MLB roster. Last summer, Mack spent the majority of his campaign at Triple-A (99 games), where he hit .250/.320/.459 line with a .779 OPS. During this stint, Mack hit 18 home runs and carried a modest 115:35 K:BB. If Mack can enjoy a strong conclusion to camp, he could contend for a depth role on the MLB roster. If he were to fall short, he would be in contention for an early promotion.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
March 11, 2026
Utah Jazz point guard
Keyonte George (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the New York Knicks. He played through an illness on Monday against Golden State but may have to take Wednesday night off.
Isaiah Collier (illness) is ready to step in for George if needed after he was removed from the injury report. In 12 games without George this season, Collier has averaged 17.3 points, 9.8 assists, and 1.8 steals. On Wednesday night, his role on offense might be even bigger, as the Jazz don't have much proven NBA talent in their current lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals top prospect
JJ Wetherholt has continued to perform at a high level in the Grapefruit League as he launched his second home run on Monday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles. Through nine games, Wetherholt has gone 5-for-18 with two long balls, one stolen base, and a strong 4:7 K:BB. The top shortstop appears to be a clear favorite to be in the team's Opening Day lineup and is performance in spring training further supports this. According to MLB.com, the former seventh overall pick is considered the sport's No. 5 overall prospect. Last season, Wetherholt spent his campaign with Double-A and Triple-A and held an overall .306/.421/.510 line with 28 doubles, 17 home runs, and 23 stolen bases. Given his five-category profile and potential for everyday at-bats, Wetherholt is a top late-round breakout selection for all fantasy formats.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
March 11, 2026
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has not been listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. The Knicks are coming off a back-to-back, and Robinson didn't play in the second game on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. With no back-to-back sets scheduled for the Knicks for the rest of the month, Robinson is set to play regularly in the coming weeks. However, his fantasy value remains limited as a backup to
Karl-Anthony Towns. Over his last 10 appearances, Robinson has averaged 4.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 19.0 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
New York Knicks guard/forward
Josh Hart (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. The veteran utility man is experiencing soreness in his left knee and could miss his first action since Feb. 4. Without Hart,
Landry Shamet and
Mohamed Diawara are expected to be more involved in the rotation, with one of them likely to start. Shamet's performances have been more consistent, making him a better fantasy target, but he's a fairly one-dimensional player. Since the All-Star break, Shamet has averaged 11.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect
Emmanuel Rodriguez was unable to crack the Opening Day roster and was optioned to minor-league camp earlier on Monday. Rodriguez is considered the team's No. 4-ranked prospect and the overall No. 74-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB.com. Given that he spent most of his 2025 season at Triple-A, he was under consideration to begin the 2026 season in the major leagues. Despite going 8-for-19 with two doubles and two home runs, the Twins will send their budding star to continue his development at St. Paul to begin the 2026 campaign. Last season, Rodriguez appeared in 52 of his 62 MiLB games at St. Paul and posted a .258/.429/.423 line with six home runs and nine stolen bases. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status early in the season as he could contend for a first-half MLB debut.
--Andy SmithSource: Minnesota Twins
March 11, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) will be sidelined for a third straight game on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. He continues to deal with right knee tendonitis and will have his next chance to return on Friday versus the Dallas Mavericks. In Allen's absence,
Dean Wade has looked decent as a starter, recording a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double in Monday's victory over Philadelphia.
Thomas Bryant's workload has also slightly increased, but his numbers aren't good enough to warrant fantasy consideration.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
Detroit Tigers infield prospect
Kevin McGonigle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. This was the top prospect's first long ball of spring training. Overall, McGonigle has looked quite comfortable facing MLB-caliber pitching, posting a .318/.444/.636 slash line with two doubles, one home run, and one stolen base. He has struck out just five times over these 22 at-bats. McGonigle is under serious consideration to break camp with the MLB roster and appears to be in a good position to do so, as he avoided the first round of roster cuts, which saw fellow top prospect,
Max Clark, sent to the minor leagues. In 2025, McGonigle spent the season across Low-A, High-A, and Double-A and posted an overall .305/.408/.583 line with a .991 OPS. Given his production in camp, McGonigle is emerging as a favorite to start on Opening Day, which makes him a prime late-round target in all drafts.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
March 11, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Cameron Johnson (back) is expected to play on Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets, as the team has listed him as probable. Johnson struggled with back spasms during Monday's loss to Oklahoma City. His move to Denver has not worked out well for Johnson, who has managed only 11.1 points per game. The 30-year-old recently had his second game of the season with zero points. Over his last six outings, Johnson has contributed only 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, shooting a horrible 27.9 percent from the field.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitching prospect
Parker Messick logged another strong outing on Monday afternoon and continues to make a strong case to begin the campaign in the starting rotation. Messick logged 4 2/3 innings against the Kansas City Royals and allowed no runs with just two hits and one walk. He struck out four. Over his three appearances in camp (two starts), the young southpaw has tossed 9 1/3 innings to the tune of a 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and a 7:4 K:BB. He made his MLB debut late in the 2025 season and looked quite comfortable, posting a 2.72 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP over his first 39 2/3 innings. He is currently competing alongside
Logan Allen and
Joey Cantillo for one of the final starting positions. If he were to break camp in the rotation, he would have solid late-round sleeper appeal.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
March 11, 2026
Chicago White Sox catcher
Kyle Teel (hamstring) was removed from Tuesday's World Baseball Classic game against the United States due to right-hamstring discomfort. Before exiting the contest, the young catcher was off to a roaring start, going 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a double. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status, as he may not be able to return for the remainder of the tournament. Last season, Teel made his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox and posted a solid .273/.375/.411 line with eight long balls and three stolen bases over a 78-game stint. At Triple-A (50 games), Teel held a .295/.394/.492 line with eight home runs and seven stolen bases. If Teel were to have a delayed start to the regular season, fantasy managers should expect fellow young backstop,
Edgar Quero, to operate as the primary option.
--Andy SmithSource: Bob Nightengale
March 11, 2026
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Murray injured his left ankle last week but played through it in Monday's loss to Oklahoma City. The probable designation indicates that Murray will remain in the lineup on Wednesday night. Murray has already faced the Rockets three times this season, with averages of 25.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. He has finished all three contests with three makes from downtown.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
Rickie Fowler is playing some of his best golf in 2026. The American golfer has four Top 25 results and his worst was a T-28. Fowler has enjoyed a hot putter gaining 0.807 strokes (15th). No one has seen that level of execution from Fowler since 2017. He led the tour that year by the way. Fowler has also been more consistent with the putter with a high one-putt percentage of 43.61% (24th). He is averaging only 28.2 putts per round (39th). Amazingly, Fowler is more impressive with his 65.71% driving accuracy (21st). He has improved every year since 2022 in that metric. Fowler imploded at Sawgrass last year on the weekend (82-79) but hope springs eternal especially from a betting perspective at the Top 10 or Top 20 level.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 11, 2026
Sepp Straka was right there to potentially win the Arnold Palmer Invitational. The golfer from Austria was well inside the Top 10 when disaster struck on Sunday. Sepp started out T-3 on Sunday and dropped 10 spots after a 76. Straka bogeyed four straight holes and then 16 for good measure. Missed putts and errant shots erased what might have been a great result. He still has solid results historically at TPC Sawgrass. Straka has three Top 20 results over the past four appearances. It is intriguing that Straka's odds to lead after Round 1 have shortened to +4000 via DraftKings (+4500 to win the event). That presents as a viable option.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 11, 2026
Jordan Spieth still does not have a top-10 finish in 2026. The American golfer has finished T12 and T11 in back-to-back events, however. Spieth is puzzling because one never truly knows how he will perform at TPC Sawgrass. Yes, Spieth has one Top 20 result in his last five appearances at The Players Championship. One key with the play of Spieth has been strokes gained to putting (0.74, 1.73, 1.61). 2023 was probably his best chance to win, but a Sunday 72 quashed any hope of that. Spieth just has not been able to put together four solid rounds on the Sawgrass course. Expecting that this week feels unlikely, which makes it hard to gauge him for DFS outlooks.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 11, 2026
Justin Rose has not had the best time in Florida. The English golfer has missed consecutive cuts after a solid Top 40 at Pebble Beach. Rose has mostly the putter to blame for this. He lost 1.7 strokes last week and 1.64 the event before. Even his driver distance was off at Bay Hill (0.3 yards off the average). Worse, driver accuracy has been 10, 8, and 10% below the norm in his three missed cuts for 2026. Bluntly, Rose has to make putts and miss fewer fairways. History has not been on his side at TPC Sawgrass. Rose has missed three of the last four cuts here and has shot over par in four straight appearances on Friday. He remains a fade from a betting standpoint as his numbers have only lengthened (+8000 via DraftKings).
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 11, 2026
Maverick McNealy had one bad round at The Genesis Invitational. The American golfer missed the cut as a result but bounced back at Bay Hill with a T-13. That marked his fourth Top 25 result of the young 2026 season. McNealy did have another iffy Friday with a 74 but followed that up with a 69-70 weekend. He has mostly been in solid form and THE PLAYERS often rewards that. Driving accuracy is under 60% and greens in regulation is around average at 68.43%. However, McNealy has gained a respectable 0.27 strokes on approach to the green (53rd). With a star-studded field, he may go under the radar from a betting standpoint.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
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