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Eury Perez a Prime Extension Candidate for Marlins
MLB.com's Christina De Nicola writes that right-hander Eury Perez is a prime extension candidate this offseason. The Marlins' entire 40-man roster is under club control outside of right-handed starter Sandy Alcantara and impending free-agent right-handed reliever Pete Fairbanks, and everyone except setup man Anthony Bender has multiple years remaining on their deals. The 23-year-old Perez threw a career-high 159 innings in 2026 in just his third year in the major leagues with the Fish, going 8-11 with a 3.91 ERA (4.07 FIP) and 1.21 WHIP with 170 strikeouts and 68 walks in 30 appearances (29 starts). He saved one of his best outings of the year for last on Sept. 25 against the division-rival Atlanta Braves, throwing a one-hit shutout with eight strikeouts in nine scoreless innings. It was a nice bounce-back outing to close out the year after he struggled in four of his last five starts down the stretch. Despite solid numbers, Perez's strikeout rate dropped to a career-low 25.8%, and he had a career-high 10.3% walk rate. Still, he is an intriguing young arm that the Marlins may want to lock up for the long term.
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Max Christie Available For Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Max Christie (foot) is available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Houston Rockets, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com. Christie has been dealing with foot soreness but is ready to suit up for the season opener. The 23-year-old could see some ball-handling responsibilities, although he'll have to compete with Kyrie Irving and Marcus Sasser for backcourt minutes this season. Christie's playmaking ability and three-point shooting could make him a valuable streaming option in fantasy leagues throughout the 2026-27 campaign.
Source: Grant Afseth
Source: Grant Afseth
Josh Jacobs "Looks Great"
Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said that running back Josh Jacobs "looks great," according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. "Josh, I think will definitely help for sure," Stenavich added. Jacobs was officially removed from the commissioner's exempt list on Monday and will be eligible to practice with the team for the first time during the regular season. However, the Packers have not yet decided if the 28-year-old starting RB will make his 2026 debut in a Week 7 divisional clash against the Detroit Lions. Jacobs was on the exempt list for the first six weeks of the season due to an arrest back in May. The NFL is still reviewing his case and could hand down a suspension eventually, but Jacobs' time served on the exempt list could effectively cancel out any potential suspension. The Packers have mostly used a combination of MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson with Jacobs away from the team, and they have struggled mightily on the ground. Jacobs is hoping to be much more efficient as the Packers' lead back, but he could be eased back into the fold when he makes his debut. Jacobs should be rostered in all fantasy leagues now that he is back with the team.
Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
Nae'Qwan Tomlin Slated to Miss Several Weeks
According to Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin (back) will miss several weeks due to a lower back stress reaction. The 25-year-old averaged 5.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per game last season while shooting 47.8 percent from the field. Tomlin is scheduled to be re-evaluated in three to four weeks, but there's no guarantee he'll be cleared to return at that point. Given his limited production and uncertain recovery timeline, Tomlin is unlikely to be on the fantasy radar outside of deeper leagues.
Source: Chris Fedor
Source: Chris Fedor
Dolphins Sign Kicker Zane Gonzalez
The Miami Dolphins announced on Tuesday that they have signed free-agent kicker Zane Gonzalez to their practice squad. In a corresponding move, the team released Riley Patterson, who served as their starting placekicker for the first five games of the season. Gonzalez is returning to the Dolphins after he was cut on Aug. 19 with an injury settlement after he was placed on Injured Reserve. He is now apparently healthy and ready to take over Miami's kicking job now that Patterson is no longer around. The Dolphins sent Patterson to the free-agent market after he missed two field goals and an extra point in the first five weeks of the season. The 31-year-old Gonzalez, a former seventh-round pick in 2017 from Arizona State, has made 81% of his 142 career field-goal attempts over seven seasons with five different teams. Gonzalez went 19-for-22 (86.4%) on field goals and 17-for-18 on extra-point attempts in nine games for the Atlanta Falcons last year. In Miami's lowly offense, fantasy managers should continue to ignore Gonzalez.
Source: Miami Dolphins
Source: Miami Dolphins
Caleb Odom Looking to Deliver in Tough Week 8 Matchup
Ole Miss tight end Caleb Odom will look to post a notable fantasy outing in a tougher Week 8 test against Texas. The Longhorns' defense is allowing 272.5 total yards and 17.8 points per game so far. Odom has produced 267 receiving yards and two touchdowns across his 21 catches in five games played. He has at least three catches in all of his appearances, but hasn't topped 47 yards in a single game over his past three contests played. At a position where consistent production has been hard to find, Odom is still an intriguing fantasy starting option for Week 8, even going into a bit tougher test.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Franz Wagner Expected to Suit Up Wednesday
Orlando Sentinel reporter Jason Beede said Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (shoulder) fully participated in Tuesday's practice and expects to play Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. If Wagner suffers a setback and is unable to suit up, Tristan da Silva could see additional minutes after making 34 starts last season. Anthony Black (ankle) could also take on an expanded role if he's cleared to play.
Source: Jason Beede
Source: Jason Beede
Dilin Jones Eyes Big Showing in Favorable Matchup
LSU running back Dilin Jones could be in for a big fantasy performance with a favorable matchup coming against Auburn in Week 8. Auburn's defense has surrendered 371 yards per game, and 143 of those are on the ground; the Tigers are also allowing 21.8 points per contest. Jones has 128 rushing attempts on the season, accumulating 566 yards and five touchdowns - he also has 190 receiving yards across 26 receptions. Jones has at least 14 rushing attempts in each game this season, and has caught 15 passes over his past two outings, so he's trending up going into Week 8. Between what he's done of late and the matchup he has, Jones has a pretty favorable outlook, so he'll get started in a lot of leagues.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Trinidad Chambliss Faces Tough Test in Week 8 Matchup
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has a stiff test coming in Week 8 against Texas. The Longhorns are allowing just 272.5 yards and 17.8 points per game, even after losing back-to-back games. Chambliss has completed 67.6% of his passes this season, accumulating 1,676 yards and 14 touchdowns. He's thrown four interceptions, while also rushing for 127 yards and six touchdowns across 36 attempts. Chambliss has three TD passes in two straight appearances and also has a rushing score in each contest. Chambliss and his dual-threat ability make him a good fantasy starting option, even in a tougher test like he has this week.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Rocky Beers Could Deliver Big in Favorable Week 8 Matchup
Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers has a pretty favorable matchup coming against Mississippi State in Week 8, so he could be in for a big fantasy outing. The Bulldogs have allowed 379.5 yards and 28.5 points per game so far. Beers has put together a solid season so far, catching 26 passes for 329 yards and three touchdowns. He has a touchdown in two of the past three contests, and has at least four grabs in all those games too. Beers has been between 29-84 yards in those three games, so there's still some risk in trying Beers in fantasy leagues. At a tough position to find consistent production, fantasy owners should be pretty confident in playing him.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Santi Aldama Doubtful For Wednesday's Matchup With Rockets
According to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com, Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May said forward Santi Aldama (knee) was limited in practice and is unlikely to play in the team's regular-season opener against Houston. However, May noted that Aldama is "getting very close" to returning. The 25-year-old missed all four preseason games while recovering from an arthroscopic right knee procedure on March 17 and an orthobiologic injection. Aldama averaged 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.6 three-pointers last season. Given his extended absence, he could face a minutes restriction when he returns to action.
Source: Grant Afseth
Source: Grant Afseth
Rico Flores Jr. Out for Week 8 and Maybe Long Term
Virginia wide receiver Rico Flores Jr. (knee) is out for Week 8, and head coach Tony Elliott said that Flores could be out long term with the injury. Across four games, Flores has 12 receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown, but almost all of that production came in a single game against Delaware. He's still third on the team despite missing some game action already, so his absence is a blow to the Cavaliers' offense. Da'Shawn Martin and Kameron Courtney are receivers with more yards and catches, and they will help lead the pass-catching corps with Flores out.
Source: Jacquie Franciulli - 247Sports
Source: Jacquie Franciulli - 247Sports
Koby Howard Still Not Practicing, But Nearing a Return
Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard (lower body) did not practice on Tuesday, but head coach Matt Campbell said he could get back on the field within the next 10 days. Campbell called Howard questionable for Week 9 against Purdue - the Nittany Lions are on a bye week right now. Howard has only played in three games, but he has 344 receiving yards and two touchdowns across 12 catches, plus two rushes for 24 yards and a score. Howard can be a high-end fantasy wide receiver when active, so fantasy owners are getting anxious for his return. He's still second on the team in receiving yards despite missing the past few games, so getting him back would be a big boost for the Penn State offense.
Source: Daniel Gallen - 247Sports
Source: Daniel Gallen - 247Sports
Evan Dickens Not Practicing Due to Leg Injury
Boston College running back Evan Dickens (leg) did not practice on Tuesday. He got injured in the team's last game, and his status for Week 8 and beyond needs to be monitored now. Dickens has 293 rushing yards and four touchdowns across 65 attempts, while hauling in 12 passes for 114 yards and another score. The running back had 16 touches in the team's last game, and he accumulated 65 yards and a score, so he was a decent fantasy performer. He's gotten the most rushing attempts among running backs on the team, with only quarterback Mason McKenzie having more on the roster. Bo MacCormack III is the only other player on the team with over five rushing attempts, so he could potentially lead the way if Dickens does not play in Week 8 against Georgia Tech.
Source: Mike Sidhly - 247Sports
Source: Mike Sidhly - 247Sports
Jacoby Brissett a Drop Candidate Unlikely to Recapture His 2025 Magic
Despite leading his team to an upset victory over the divisional rival Los Angeles Rams in Week 6, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett has been unable to recapture the fantasy magic that made him a league-winner after taking over the starting job midway through the 2025 season. Through six games, Brissett has reached 17 fantasy points only twice and currently ranks as the QB22 by points per game, making him little more than a desperation play in superflex formats and an easy drop candidate in single-quarterback leagues. Despite wins over both Los Angeles teams, the Cardinals sit at 2-4, and it should surprise nobody if, at some point, the team looks to find out what it has in 2026 third-round pick Carson Beck.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
