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Lamar Jackson Has Realistic Chance to Return in Week 6
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) has a realistic chance to return in Week 6, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jackson suffered an ankle sprain that cost him one game, but he appears on track to play against the Cleveland Browns. In four games, Jackson has completed 68 of 96 passes for 967 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception, and has added 144 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said the star quarterback has been doing much better, but it was unclear whether he would be able to return to practice this week. Based on Schefter's report, signs point to Jackson returning on Sunday as the Ravens try to move to 5-1. If Jackson is healthy, fantasy managers can start him as a high-end QB1 in Week 6.
Source: Adam Schefter - ESPN
Source: Adam Schefter - ESPN
Austin Reaves Pours in 28 Points Against Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves scored a game-high 28 points in Tuesday's 101-89 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, adding four rebounds and seven assists in 25 minutes. With Luka Doncic resting, Reaves took on more of the ball-handling work and shot 10-for-18 from the field, 4-for-7 from three and 4-for-4 at the line. Seven turnovers were the lone blemish on an otherwise strong night. Reaves averaged 23.3 points and 5.5 assists last season, and nights like this show how much more he can take on when Doncic is out.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Ryan Poehling Out for 6-8 Weeks With MCL Sprain
Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Poehling (knee) will be unavailable for 6-8 weeks. He was diagnosed with a sprained MCL after being injured against Calgary on Saturday night. Poehling missed his first game of the season when Anaheim and Calgary had a rematch on Tuesday. While Poehling isn't a household name, he has done a decent job for the Ducks on the third line. After having a career year with 36 points in 2025-26, he has opened the new campaign with two points (one goal, one assist) in five games. The Ducks were also without Cutter Gauthier (upper body) on Tuesday, allowing Roger McQueen to make his NHL debut. In 11:26 of ice time, the 20-year-old had minimal impact, suggesting he may not yet be ready for a full-time NHL role.
Source: Anaheim Ducks
Source: Anaheim Ducks
Jeremiah Smith Looks To Continue Heisman Campaign In Week 7
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will face another daunting defense in Week 7 against No. 5 Indiana. A Heisman hopeful this season, Smith is the fantasy WR1 by a mile, with 182.1 fantasy points and an average of 30.4 fantasy points per game. The junior wide receiver has a legitimate chance to become the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Alabama's Devonta Smith won the award in 2020. This season, he has 48 catches for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns. Smith has an elite 37.7% target share and a 15.1 ADOT. He had a "down week" in Week 6 against Maryland, failing to surpass 200 receiving yards for the third straight week, but he still found the end zone twice. Indiana may be up to the task of stopping Smith, as it allows only 188 passing yards per game. Smith is RotoBaller's WR1 for Week 7 and will likely stay there for the rest of the season.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Source: Yahoo Sports
Quentin Johnston a Possible Trade Candidate to Watch
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (chest) could be a trade candidate to watch at this season's trade deadline, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Johnston was involved in trade discussions in the offseason, and with the Chargers 0-5, they could revisit those talks soon. The fourth-year receiver has caught just seven of 19 targets for 108 yards in four games this season, which is on pace for a major regression compared with his 2024 and 2025 seasons. The team could also save $16 million next season if they trade the former first-round pick before June 1st. While possible landing spots are unclear at this point, fantasy managers should prepare for a trade involving the receiver.
Source: Alex Insdorf
Source: Alex Insdorf
Tyrese Haliburton Scores 24 Points in Return to Oklahoma City
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton scored 24 points in just 18 minutes during Tuesday's 114-112 overtime preseason loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, adding five rebounds, three assists, and two blocks. Haliburton shot 9-for-14 from the field and 4-for-6 from three, with all 24 points coming before halftime. It was his first game at Paycom Center since tearing his right Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, and he showed little hesitation after sitting out Saturday with a minor ankle issue. Haliburton averaged 18.6 points and 9.2 assists in his last healthy season, and Tuesday's outing was an encouraging sign that his scoring and playmaking are coming back quickly.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Jauan Jennings Could be Traded to 49ers
After leaving the team this offseason, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings could be on the San Francisco 49ers' radar. According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, signing veteran Odell Beckham Jr. could be a warning to Jennings, who has caught just two passes for nine yards in five games. Jennings appeared frustrated on the sideline after Myles Price fumbled and yelled at head coach Kevin O'Connell during Week 5's 23-13 win over the New Orleans Saints. If Jennings is traded before this season's trade deadline, the 49ers seem like a likely destination. They've dealt with numerous injuries to their wide receiver room, including Deebo Samuel Sr. (hamstring), De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle), Ricky Pearsall (knee), and Demarcus Robinson (ankle). Fantasy managers should keep an eye on this situation, as Jennings could be a fantasy-relevant option if he's moved to a team like the 49ers.
Source: Mike Florio - Pro Football Talk
Source: Mike Florio - Pro Football Talk
Jeremiah Earby Enters Transfer Portal
Boise State star cornerback Jeremiah Earby has entered the transfer portal, per Pete Nakos. According to Nakos, a Michigan court granted the senior cornerback a temporary restraining order to gain an additional year of eligibility. Earby has not appeared in a game this season but was named to the All-Mountain West Second Team last season, when he totaled 60 tackles and four interceptions.
Source: Pete Nakos Of On3
Source: Pete Nakos Of On3
Jared Spurgeon Dealing With Upper-Body Injury
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon is nursing an upper-body injury and missed his first game of the season Tuesday against Winnipeg. He joined Brock Faber (skull) on the sidelines, leaving Minnesota without two key defensive contributors. Quinn Hughes has carried a heavy workload, playing over 28 minutes in Tuesday's loss. David Spacek took Spurgeon's spot in the lineup and saw a season-high 15:51 of ice time. The Wild gave up five goals and will be desperate to have Spurgeon back as soon as possible. The team returns to action Thursday against St. Louis.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
James Wiseman Posts Double-Double in Preseason Start
New York Knicks center James Wiseman posted 18 points and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 148-98 preseason loss to the Toronto Raptors. With New York's regulars resting, Wiseman drew the start and shot 7-for-8 from the field and 4-for-4 at the line. The former No. 2 pick is on an Exhibit 9 deal and remains in the mix with Drew Eubanks and Tony Bradley for a roster spot. Tuesday's double-double certainly helped his case, but Andre Drummond is already in place behind Karl-Anthony Towns, leaving little room for Wiseman to make a fantasy impact if he sticks.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
A.J. Brown Eligible to Practice on Wednesday
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle) is eligible to practice on Wednesday for the first time since being placed on injured reserve. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain on the opening night of the 2026 season and was placed on injured reserve, with expectations that he would miss close to six weeks. Recovery has been going well, with reports that Brown is walking without a limp, working out on the side, and has had no setbacks. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said Brown could play in Week 6, which would shorten his timeline to five weeks. Although he played just one half with his new team, he's averaged over 12 half-PPR fantasy points per game in six of his seven seasons. Now with Drake Maye looking like his former self, Brown should be positioned to be a high-end WR2 once he returns.
Source: Mike Reiss - ESPN
Source: Mike Reiss - ESPN
Umari Hatcher Should Continue Breakout Season In Week 7
Syracuse wide receiver Umari Hatcher is aiming to find the end zone for the third consecutive week in Week 7 against Louisville. This season, Hatcher is the fantasy WR8 with 114.4 total fantasy points and the WR6 in fantasy points per game, averaging 22.9. The senior wide receiver has caught 37 of 55 targets for 560 yards and 6 touchdowns. Hatcher's breakout season comes on the back of an elite 31.25% target share and an impressive 13.9 ADOT. In Week 7, Hatcher faces a fantasy-friendly matchup against the Louisville defense, which allows 257.2 passing yards per game. Hatcher is RotoBaller's WR3 for Week 7, and he should be started in all league formats.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex DeBrincat Agrees to Seven-Year Extension With Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings winger Alex DeBrincat has agreed to a seven-year, $91 million contract extension, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reports. With the deal, DeBrincat's cap hit will balloon from $7.875 million to $13 million next season. Last season, DeBrincat averaged a point per game for the first time in his career. He's also played well in 2026-27, despite the team's tough start. In six outings, DeBrincat has tallied four goals and four assists. The Red Wings will be delighted to have locked up DeBrincat on a long-term deal, while the futures of Dylan Larkin and unsigned restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson remain uncertain.
Source: Emily Kaplan
Source: Emily Kaplan
Kawhi Leonard Looks Sharp in Toronto Return
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 21 points in Tuesday's 148-98 preseason win over the New York Knicks, adding five rebounds and two steals in 17 minutes. Leonard shot 6-for-12 from the field and 4-for-8 from three, with all of his work coming before halftime. New York rested its regular starters, but it was still an encouraging first game back after Leonard went without live action for much of the summer. He averaged 27.9 points and 1.9 steals across 65 games last season, and Toronto's planned workload management remains the biggest concern for his fantasy outlook.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Trinidad Chambliss Aims To Prove He's the QB1 In Week 7
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will face a tough challenge in leading his team to victory in Week 7 against No. 13 Missouri. The Heisman hopeful quarterback has completed 70.1% of his passes for 1,435 yards and 11 touchdowns through five games. Chambliss has been incredibly efficient on the ground, turning just 32 carries into 113 rushing yards and five touchdowns. For the season, Chambliss is the fantasy QB16 in total points with 136.7 fantasy points; however, he is the QB8 in average fantasy points per game with 27.3 fantasy points per game. The joys of the SEC schedule are never having a down week, and that trend continues as Chambliss faces a tough Missouri defense that only allows 17.7 points per game. The Missouri defense has allowed only 13.76 fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks through the team's first P4 matchups. Chambliss has proven he can produce elite fantasy weeks against any defense, and RotoBaller ranks him as the QB6 for Week 7.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
