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Tank Bigsby a Priority Handcuff to Target on Waiver Wire
Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby is a handcuff to target on the waiver wire as the 2026 regular season gets underway. Managers in 10+ team leagues who already have Saquon Barkley on their roster should make it a priority to add Bigsby off the waiver wire. Losing Barkley, a fantasy RB1, to an injury would be brutal, but being able to plug-and-play Bigsby as a solid RB2 would take away a lot of the sting of losing Barkley. Managers in 12+ team leagues who don't even have Barkley on their roster should consider adding Bigsby, too. There's not a ton of standalone value here week after week, but he does get into the mix when the Eagles are leading by a lot. Plus, he'd jump to the RB2 tier if Barkley missed any time. With all that being said, he's a bench stash as long as Barkley is healthy, which means he's not worth starting in Week 1 against the Washington Commanders.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Fares Ziam Suffers First-Round Knockout Loss
Fares Ziam suffered a first-round knockout loss to Axel Sola in the co-main event of UFC Paris on Saturday. Ziam had some success early on with his leg kicks, but Sola managed to close the distance, and he eventually caught Ziam with a thunderous left hand that knocked him out. In 1:40 of action, Ziam landed seven significant strikes. Ziam, who was once a ranked UFC lightweight on a six-fight winning streak, has now dropped two straight. With the loss, Ziam dropped to 18-6 and is now 8-4 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Axel Sola Scores First-Round Knockout Win
Axel Sola won his second consecutive fight by finishing Fares Ziam via first-round knockout in the co-main event of UFC Paris on Saturday. This was the biggest win of Sola's career, who closed the distance during a pocket exchange and landed the left hand that knocked Ziam out cold. In 1:40 of action, Sola landed nine significant strikes. With the win, Sola improved to 13-1-1 and is now 3-1 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Jalen Coker Set for High Receiving Volume in 2026
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker enters the 2026 season as the undisputed No. 2 target for quarterback Bryce Young. Coker is behind Tetairoa McMillan on the depth chart, but other than that, he faces no real competition for volume. The 24-year-old is coming off his second pro season, during which he played 11 games and tallied 33 catches, 394 yards, and three touchdowns. With decent quarterback play, a clearly defined role with little competition for targets, and an offense that could throw the ball a lot, Coker is emerging as a priority waiver wire target in 12+ team leagues, especially for managers in half-PPR or full-PPR formats. He has a chance to produce right away, as he faces off in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, who allowed the third-most fantasy points to wide receivers last season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Nursulton Ruziboev Drops Decision At UFC Paris
Nursulton Ruziboev lost by unanimous decision to Michael Page on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. It was a boring, uneventful fight where Ruziboev managed to win the first round by taking Page down and controlling him, but he failed to land any damaging shots in the second and third rounds and was outstruck by Page. In 15 minutes, Ruziboev landed two takedowns and only eight significant strikes. With the loss, Ruziboev dropped to 37-10-2 as a pro and is now 5-2 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Tyjae Spears a Waiver-Wire Target in PPR Leagues
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears enters the season as No. 2 on the depth chart, but he still has the potential to carve out standalone value, especially in PPR leagues. The Titans have Tony Pollard set to handle early-down work and Nicholas Singleton at the bottom of the depth chart to offer a change of pace. However, Spears is a pass-catching specialist who should consistently work his way onto the field on passing downs. Through 13 games last year, he tallied 283 rushing yards, 45 catches, 264 receiving yards, and two total touchdowns. He finished as the RB44 in PPR leagues, but if he had been healthy for the full season, he likely would've cracked the top 36. Spears gets somewhat of a fresh start this year with new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, and he also opens the season with a softer matchup against the New York Jets. There's legitimate RB3/flex appeal here for managers in 10+ team PPR leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Michael Page Wins Last Fight On His UFC Contract
Michael Page won the last fight on his contract by beating Nursulton Ruziboev via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. It was an underwhelming fight with little action, where Page landed more significant and damaging shots than Ruziboev. Page got taken down and was controlled in the first round, but he won the second and the third by landing a handful of eye-catching punches and kicks. In 15 minutes, Page landed 12 significant strikes. With the win, Page improved to 26-3 as a pro and is now 5-1 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
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
