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Hideki Matsuyama Hopes to Resume Late-Season Form in Atlanta
Hideki Matsuyama was enjoying a nice run over the summer and then the BMW Championship happened. The Japanese golfer stumbled out to a 72 on Thursday and never fully recovered until Sunday's 67. Matsuyama and Atlanta have not gotten along often and last year's 29th may have been the low point. He lost 1.52 strokes to putting and was 9.6 yards off the field average per drive. Some debate the format previously helped him to better results. Matsuyama cannot afford another bad start this week and the expectation is for improvement. However, a Top 5 betting result may be worth a fade where a Top 10 result could be more plausible.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Xander Schauffele One to Watch in Atlanta This Week
Xander Schauffele may not be having the greatest 2026 season, but Atlanta is a solid course for him. The American golfer has quite a few top-five results at East Lake Golf Club. That includes several runner-ups (2019,2020, and 2023) plus the 2017 title. Regardless of the format, Schauffele excels on this long par-71 course (7,346 yards). Even a subpar BMW Championship last week (T26) should not be a red flag. Schauffele has seven top-10 results in 2026 and nearly won the Rocket Classic earlier in the month. Schauffele drives the ball 319.7 yards on average (10th) and carries 60.98% accuracy (70th). If the putting holds for him, Schauffele is an option that could gain traction betting-wise this week.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Sam Burns Poised to Rebound at TOUR Championship
Sam Burns did not have the best start or finish at the BMW Championship last week. The American golfer bookended two rounds of 71 which kept him from being a factor. He has played better at the TOUR Championship with three consecutive Top 12 results. Burns was in contention in three of the four majors this season. Putting is a big reason why as Burns ranks fourth in strokes gained at 0.63. A key thing for Burns may be manageable putts. He tops the ranks in putts made from 10 to 15 feet (44.08%) and is 26th in putts from inside 10 feet. Driving accuracy was close to average last week. His real problem was again a few adventures around the green and some missed putts. Burns again is a golfer to look at on DFS and betting radars.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Cameron Young Seeking More Consistent Putting at TOUR Championship
Cameron Young has enjoyed a fantastic 2026 season. The American golfer has won twice and sits third in the World Golf Rankings. However, the past few events have seen Young miss some putts he normally would make. The BMW Championship saw him lose 1.2 strokes to putting and he was 10% off with driver accuracy compared to the rest of the field. His birdie or better percentage of 31.48 only ranks 67th. Again, he is up against the 30 highest ranked golfers in the word this week at East Lake Golf Club. The Atlanta based course is 7.346 yards in length (Par-71). His two appearances in Atlanta produced two Top 10 results (T-4 last year, T-9 in 2022). Young will get balls close but the putter is key. He can get hot with makes him viable from a DFS or betting perspective.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Walker Eget Wins Duke Quarterback Job
According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, San Jose State transfer Walker Eget has won the Duke quarterback competition and will start in Week 1 against Tulane on September 5. The defending ACC Champions lost standout quarterback Darian Mensah to Miami, and Eget has been battling freshman Dan Mahn for the starting job this offseason. In two seasons as a starter (23 games), Eget has thrown for 5,555 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions. He doesn't bring much to the table as a runner. Expect the Blue Devils to lean heavily on running back Nate Sheppard, who tallied 1,418 total yards and 12 touchdowns on 237 touches in 2025. He's one of the top running backs in college fantasy football drafts.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
DJ Moore Emerging as a Top Sleeper in 2026 Fantasy Drafts
Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore has emerged as a potential sleeper now that 2026 fantasy football drafts are in full swing. Moore certainly struggled in his final season with the Bears last year, catching just 50 passes for 682 yards and six touchdowns as he ranked as the overall WR35 in PPR leagues. Still, prior to last year, he had been a top-24 fantasy receiver for six years in a row, so managers should have some optimism that he'll be able to get back on track in 2026, especially now that he has Josh Allen throwing to him. Allen hasn't supported a top-24 fantasy receiver since 2023, when he had Stefon Diggs at his disposal, but if there's anyone who will restart that streak, it's Moore. He's a clear upgrade over last year's top Bills receiver, Khalil Shakir, and he gives Buffalo the alpha receiver it has been craving ever since Diggs was traded away. We wouldn't bet on Moore replicating his overall WR6 finish from 2023 or anything like that, but his top-15 upside makes him a very underrated draft target at his current ADP of 54.8 (WR25).
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tyler Allgeier a Flex Option to Open the Regular Season
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier's fantasy outlook was murky after the team drafted Jeremiyah Love (ankle) third overall, but it appears that he could now have some short-term fantasy relevance as a flex option early in the season. Love's ankle injury could sideline him for Week 1 of the regular season, and even if he plays in the season opener, his absence for the remainder of the preseason will impact his ability to handle a sizable role in his NFL debut. As the Cardinals phase the rookie back into action, they'll likely lean on Allgeier to lead their backfield for at least one game. The BYU product didn't have many opportunities to start at running back in Atlanta, since Bijan Robinson has never missed a game, but he still managed to carve out flex-caliber production from time to time. He's been a top-44 running back in PPR leagues in each of his four NFL seasons, and he rushed for a career-high eight touchdowns in 2025 despite seeing his yards per carry drop to a career-low mark of 3.59. It's incredibly obvious that the Cardinals' backfield belongs to Love long-term, but the rookie's ongoing recovery could open the door for Allgeier to be an undervalued fantasy weapon for the first chunk of the 2026 regular season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jayden Reed Looking to Overcome Emergence of Young Teammates
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed opened his career with back-to-back top-30 fantasy finishes at his position, but injuries essentially ruined his 2025 season. Now, he's looking to get back on track and carve out fantasy relevance in the Packers' receiver room. The good news for Reed is that Romeo Doubs has departed for New England, creating 85 vacated targets that are up for grabs. The bad news is that a large portion of that volume could end up going to Matthew Golden and Christian Watson, two young pass-catchers who are trending up and, unlike Reed, were healthy enough for most of last season to form a solid rapport with quarterback Jordan Love. Meanwhile, tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) is working his way back from an ACL tear; he's arguably the most talented pass-catcher in Green Bay, so his return to action could also have a negative effect on Reed's outlook. With that being said, Reed is holding his own as the WR34 in RotoBaller's latest half-PPR rankings for 2026. That puts him five spots behind Watson and 11 spots ahead of Golden in redraft leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Trevor Lawrence Looking to Replicate Rushing Success from 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was the overall QB4 in fantasy football leagues last year. He achieved this personal-best mark thanks to increased productivity on the ground, including a career-high nine rushing touchdowns. It's not a lock that Lawrence will be as successful running the football in 2026, but it's worth noting that the departure of Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency may improve his chances of earning carries around the goal line. Regardless of Lawrence's exact rushing role, we expect him to remain a highly productive passer thanks to the weapons at his disposal. Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington both had breakout campaigns last year, Brian Thomas Jr. is enjoying a great camp and looks like he could return to his rookie form, and Travis Hunter should offer a spark whenever he earns offensive snaps. With these receivers (as well as tight end Brenton Strange) available to him, Lawrence has no excuse not to push for 30 passing touchdowns like he did last year. Perhaps the key this year is cleaning up the turnovers, as Lawrence did have 12 interceptions and three lost fumbles last year. Nevertheless, he remains in the mix as a top-eight quarterback for fantasy football purposes in 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jalen Coker Still a Fantasy Riser Despite Quiet Preseason
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker has been relatively quiet this preseason, but he's still a very intriguing player to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts. Coker solidified himself as the Panthers' No. 2 receiver and one of Bryce Young's favorite targets late last season, catching six passes for 47 yards and one touchdown in Week 18 before adding another nine catches, 134 yards, and one touchdown in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. The 24-year-old is officially ahead of Xavier Legette and behind Tetairoa McMillan in the pecking order, and as the Panthers' No. 2 receiver, he's a solid draft target in most fantasy leagues. Depending on how the Panthers' offense looks this year, he could even warrant weekly consideration for a flex spot in deeper leagues. There's certainly a lot to like about a Panthers receiver room that features Coker opposite McMillan.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Germie Bernard Requires Patience in Redraft Leagues
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard may not have an immediate impact, requiring fantasy managers to be patient in redraft leagues. Bernard was held to zero catches on one target during Week 2 of the preseason, despite the fact that he could have handled an increased role with DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. sidelined. Nevertheless, the rookie took a backseat, leaving the door open for Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek to produce instead. The 22-year-old out of Alabama continues to possess upside in dynasty fantasy leagues, but his value in redraft formats is severely limited as long as he's fourth or fifth on the wide receiver depth chart.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Christian Watson Ready for Full Season and Full-Time Role
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson continued his path to being the team's de facto WR1 as he caught passes from starting quarterback Jordan Love at Monday's practice, according to SI's Bill Huber. The 27-year-old impressed late in his 2025 campaign when he returned from a torn ACL injury and caught 35 passes for 611 yards and six touchdowns. The Packers' receiving corps will look a little different this season with Romeo Doubs departing for the New England Patriots over the summer, further opening the door for Watson to shoulder a heavier workload. Even with his injury history, the increased usage should make this fifth-year wideout a more efficient fantasy asset. A healthy Christian Watson is a high-end WR3 who can flash WR2 upside in 2026.
Source: Bill Huber, SI.com
Source: Bill Huber, SI.com
Can Davante Adams Replicate His WR1 Finish?
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams finished the 2025 season as a WR1 in fantasy football, and he remains an appealing fantasy option for 2026. Specifically, Adams was the overall WR9 in PPR leagues last year, catching 60 passes for 789 yards and 14 touchdowns. This was his worst yardage total since 2015, but he still put together a highly productive season with the second-highest touchdown total of his career. Although Adams does have to share targets with Puka Nacua, he benefits from having such a prominent role in an offense led by prolific passer Matthew Stafford. Last year's MVP showed that he is capable of supporting two top-12 fantasy receivers in one season, so even though Adams is already 33 years old, he's a viable low-end WR1 for fantasy managers who choose to target other positions early in their 2026 drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ravens Don't Have "Definitive Answer" on Nnamdi Madubuike's Status
The Baltimore Ravens don't have a "definitive answer" regarding defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike's (neck) availability for Week 1, head coach Jesse Minter told Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The team isn't sure whether there will be enough time for him to get ready over the next couple of weeks, and at the moment, they're just focusing on the defender's day-to-day improvement. A serious neck injury limited Madubuike to just two games last year, but he has been productive in years past, such as when he recorded 99 tackles, 19.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles between 2023 and 2024. Madubuike, a 2020 third-round pick out of Texas A&M, is expected to be a key piece of the Ravens' defense this year, but as it stands, there's a real chance he misses the team's season opener Sept. 13 against the Colts.
Source: Jeff Zrebiec
Source: Jeff Zrebiec
Steelers at Contract "Impasse" with Joey Porter Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (back) have reached an "impasse" in contract negotiations, head coach Mike McCarthy told Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. Porter is currently on the PUP list, and while his back injury isn't expected to linger into the regular season, the contract issue could have an impact on his workload for Week 1. The 26-year-old defender is coming off a solid season in which he tallied 52 tackles, one sack, and one interception across 14 games. McCarthy said that he hopes to have the opportunity to coach Porter soon, and teammate Jalen Ramsey also delivered public comments in which he said the Steelers "[have] got to pay" the Penn State product. We'll see if that comes to fruition within the next couple of weeks, though. If not, there's no guarantee that Porter suits up for the Steelers' season opener Sept. 13 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Source: Brooke Pryor
Source: Brooke Pryor
