December 11, 2025
Sepp Straka capped off a career year with a third-place finish at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. Straka put up career-best numbers in wins (2), top 10 finishes (6) and top 25 finishes (13). He also finished the year eighth in total strokes gained (+1.072 per round), seventh on approach (+0.677), and 41st in putting (+0.237). All of these are vast improvements from 2024, where he was 91st in total strokes, 40th on approach, and was 104th in putting, losing strokes. The improvement in his overall game is nothing shy of incredible, and Straka has established himself as one of the true elites in the game, moving up from 36th at the end of 2024 to 11th at the end of 2025. There are no signs of him slowing down, and he should once again be finding his name near the top of leaderboards in 2026.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
December 11, 2025
Robert MacIntyre wrapped up his 2025 season with a 12th-place finish at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. After picking up two wins last year, MacIntyre did not find his way back into the win column in 2025, but he still put together a really solid season. The Scotsman posted two runner-up finishes, six top 10s, and made 21 cuts in 23 starts. His major results were a mixed bag, missing the cut at the Masters, finishing T47 at the PGA Championship, runner-up at the U.S. Open, and T7 at The Open. He finished the year 40th in strokes gained on approach (+0.312 per round), a big jump from 113th and losing strokes in 2024, and he also improved his driving accuracy from 153rd to 77th. MacIntyre was solid across the board all season, and if those gains on approach and off the tee continue, he should remain a strong contender heading into 2026.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
December 11, 2025
Chicago Bears rookie running back
Kyle Monangai has earned a sizable role in the team's backfield alongside
D'Andre Swift. Monangai and Swift both have exactly 60 carries each over the past four games, with Monangai totaling 258 yards and three touchdowns and Swift having 293 yards and one touchdown. The duo's skill sets complement each other well in a Chicago running game that has proven to be one of the best in the league. The rookie seventh-rounder ranks as the RB20 during that four-game span, averaging 12.3 PPR points per game. Monangai should continue to receive a healthy workload and touchdown opportunities in a strong Bears offense with head coach Ben Johnson pulling the strings. He profiles as a viable flex option in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
December 11, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight has operated as the team's primary running back this season after injuries to
James Conner (foot) and
Trey Benson (knee). Benson's season has come to an end after not being activated off Injured Reserve within his 21-day activation window. Knight has taken advantage of his opportunities in Benson's absence, sharing backfield duties with
Michael Carter and
Emari Demercado (ankle). He's handled 81 carries for 271 yards and four touchdowns while adding 22 receptions for 160 yards and one touchdown on 31 targets. It has been underwhelming production for fantasy managers, as he ranks as the RB43 with 8.5 PPR points per game, but he's scored at least 13.2 PPR points in three of the last four games. The 24-year-old has been one of the least efficient runners in the league this season. However, he has been active as a receiver and has a firm hold on goal-line duties in what's been a surprisingly fantasy-friendly Arizona offense with quarterback
Jacoby Brissett at the helm. Knight will continue to rank in low-end RB3 territory for the Week 15 game against a tough Houston Texans defense this Sunday.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
December 11, 2025
New Orleans Saints rookie running back
Devin Neal (abdomen) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice session, according to Ross Jackson of LouisianaSports.net. Neal appears to have exited New Orleans' win over the Bucs on Sunday with an abdominal injury. His injury will be something for fantasy managers to monitor in practice this week, but he should still be on track to play in Week 15 against the division-rival Carolina Panthers. The rookie sixth-rounder recorded a career-high 20 touches for 84 yards and a touchdown last week, and he has been a quality fantasy option with
Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) sidelined. Kamara missed practice again on Wednesday and is trending towards missing his third straight game, which would line Neal up for another week as a plug-and-play starter. If Neal were to trend in the wrong direction in the next two days,
Evan Hull and
Audric Estime would be names to watch in the Saints' backfield.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Ross Jackson
December 11, 2025
Baltimore Ravens running back
Keaton Mitchell (knee) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice. Mitchell left early during Baltimore's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14 due to a knee injury, but the injury is considered minor, and he isn't expected to miss any time. The 23-year-old running back had his best performance of the season last week with six rushes for 76 yards before tweaking his knee. He still hasn't seen a major uptick in snaps after
Justice Hill (neck) was placed on Injured Reserve, however. Mitchell has played just 20 total snaps in the last two games, but he has been one of the most dynamic players in the league with the ball in his hands. He will remain just a handcuff behind
Derrick Henry heading into the Week 15 divisional game against the Cincinnati Bengals while fighting for touches alongside
Rasheen Ali.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Baltimore Ravens
December 10, 2025
New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback
Tyler Shough has finished as a QB1 in three of his last four starts, peaking at QB6 in a Week 14 upset of the Buccaneers. While he threw for only 144 yards with zero touchdowns and an interception, his day was buoyed by 55 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns. He has now registered at least six carries in three straight games, topping 20 yards on the ground in two of three and showcasing a skillset that wasn't a huge part of his profile coming out of Louisville. Since taking over as the Saints starter in Week 9, he has demonstrated plus athleticism and a command of the offense, entering the conversation as a viable streamer. Unfortunately, his first two fantasy playoff matchups are against the Panthers and Jets, both of whom have been challenging for fantasy quarterbacks. He does draw a favorable matchup against the Titans in Week 17, but most managers who reach the fantasy championship will have likely done so without needing to stream the position.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
December 10, 2025
New York Giants tight end
Theo Johnson (toe) was a limited participant for the team's first practice following a Week 14 bye. Last seen in a primetime Monday night loss to the Patriots, Johnson struggled with a costly drop while bringing in only three of his eight targets for 29 yards. His status is worth monitoring through the week, as he has built a strong connection with rookie quarterback
Jaxson Dart, and his favorable Week 15 matchup against the Commanders has him firmly in the streaming conversation to begin the fantasy playoffs. Prior to the Week 13 loss to New England, Johnson had finished as a top-12 tight end in six of his last nine outings, and the explosive athlete is currently RotoBaller's TE15 for Week 15.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Matt Citak
December 10, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
David Sills V was targeted four times in Week 14's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks, however, he failed to haul in any of those passes. It was a disappointing performance after two straight weeks catching touchdown passes from
Kirk Cousins. Despite the goose egg, two of the 29-year-old's targets came in the red zone, and he was on the field for 94 percent of the team's offensive plays, which was well ahead of wide receivers
Darnell Mooney (77 percent) and
Dylan Drummond (61 percent). With
Drake London (knee) ruled out once again, Sills will have another opportunity to produce on Thursday night against a Tampa Bay defense that has yielded the sixth-most passing yards per game this season (237.8). The 6-foot-3 wideout has a floor of zero, but has the potential for another touchdown catch as well, making him a very risky WR option in only the deepest of formats.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
December 10, 2025
Dallas Cowboys tight end
Jake Ferguson (calf) was limited during Wednesday's practice with a calf issue. Ferguson had a clean bill of health heading into Week 14's Thursday night matchup with the Lions, and he was heavily involved throughout the game, finishing with five catches on seven targets for 58 yards. Ferguson has been the TE3 in Half-PPR formats and is RotoBaller's TE8 heading into a Week 15 Sunday night matchup with the Vikings, so his status certainly bears monitoring. Third-year tight end
Luke Schoonmaker makes for an interesting pivot should Ferguson's availability remain cloudy until game time, but with all teams now past the bye, fantasy managers should be able to find higher upside streaming options in what would be a worst-case scenario.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Jon Machota
December 10, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Jalen McMillan (neck) is currently questionable to make his season debut versus the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15 on Thursday night. McMillan has been sidelined all season due to a neck injury he suffered in mid-August in the preseason. Both McMillan and
Mike Evans (collarbone) were activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. It seems that both wideouts are trending in the right direction ahead of Thursday's matchup with Atlanta. There might be too many mouths to feed for McMillan to be a viable fantasy contributor, though. Rookie
Emeka Egbuka,
Chris Godwin Jr., and Evans will all likely be ahead of McMillan in the pecking order. There's some stash value here in deeper formats, but McMillan won't be a recommended starting option in 12-team leagues in Week 15 if he makes his 2025 debut on TNF.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 10, 2025
Longtime offensive coach Chip Kelly has interviewed for the Georgia Tech offensive coordinator job, according to On3's Pete Nakos. The 62-year-old was recently fired as the Las Vegas Raiders' offensive coordinator before the end of his first season. However, Kelly has enjoyed immense offensive success at the collegiate level during stops with Oregon, UCLA, and Ohio State. The Yellow Jackets lost play-caller Buster Faulkner to Florida this offseason, so Brent Key is looking to fill the big hole. Georgia Tech ranked second in the ACC in total offense (466.3) in 2025. The last time Kelly coached at this level, he led Ohio State to the No. 4 total offense (429.4) and the No. 2 scoring offense (35.7) in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes won the College Football Playoff National Championship and were a dominant force on offense in their four playoff wins.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Pete Nakos - On3Sports
December 10, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin Jr. has been a decent contributor on offense over the last two games as he puts a fractured fibula in the rearview mirror. Godwin had a season-high five receptions for 55 yards during last week's loss to the New Orleans Saints. The 29-year-old has been seeing more involvement lately, but that could change, beginning on Thursday night versus the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. Both
Mike Evans (collarbone) and
Jalen McMillan (neck) have been activated from Injured Reserve and could suit up against the Falcons. If that happens, Godwin could quickly see a reduced role in this offense. The good news is that Godwin is the best slot receiver on this roster and should remain a key part of the passing attack. He should still see enough work to muster up WR3/flex value this week.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 10, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (foot) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice. This is a new injury for McConkey, so it bears monitoring, but it should be noted that he led all Chargers non-quarterback skill players with 64 offensive snaps in a Week 14 overtime win over the Eagles. The Chargers travel to Kansas City in Week 15, and with a banged-up offense coming off one of their sloppier performances of the season, it's reasonable to distrust most of Los Angeles' passing game against a Chiefs defense that has been stout across the board for most of the year. McConkey is currently RotoBaller's WR22, though that ranking could drop based on his practice availability.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Los Angeles Chargers
December 10, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie first-round wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka has struggled to produce any consistent numbers over the last month of the season. Egbuka has finished with 42 receiving yards or fewer in four straight games. His target share has been there, with eight targets or more in seven consecutive contests. Unfortunately, Egbuka and quarterback
Baker Mayfield aren't on the same page right now. Egbuka's fantasy value could drop even more going forward with veteran
Mike Evans (collarbone) trending in the right direction to return in Week 15. Egbuka figures to lose targets to Evans and
Chris Godwin Jr. to close out what has been a strong first NFL season. The rookie wideout has enough big-play potential to warrant a look for the Thursday night matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons, but fantasy managers might want to temper their expectations for him as a WR3/flex.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 10, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert (hand) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, but he informed the gathered media that he's further along than he was at this point last week, with his grip strength improving. In a gutsy Monday night win over the Eagles, he completed fewer than 50% of his passes for under 150 yards and one touchdown. He also threw an interception and fumbled twice, while taking a beating all night long. With injuries continuing to mount on the offensive line, he faced 26 pressures and was sacked seven times, with notable contact made to his injured non-throwing hand throughout the game. The Chargers face another swarming defense in Week 15 when they travel to Kansas City. Playing behind a battered offensive line that has been overmatched for most of the season, Herbert is RotoBaller's QB20 heading into the first week of the fantasy playoffs.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Los Angeles Chargers
December 10, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans (collarbone) is considered questionable ahead of the upcoming Thursday night matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Evans was activated off Injured Reserve on Wednesday, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll be active this week. The veteran wideout has missed the last six games due to a broken collarbone that he suffered in Week 7. Before that, Evans missed three games due to a hamstring injury, so it's been an injury-plagued 12th season for the future Hall of Famer. There's a good chance that Evans has a limited snap count if he is active on Thursday night. He hasn't played a full game since Week 3. Everyone is aware of Evans' big-play ability, but the risk might outweigh the reward of starting him in what is the first week of the fantasy playoffs in a lot of leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 10, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) was a non-participant during Wednesday's practice session. Kamara has yet to practice since he suffered a sprained MCL in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons. Rookie RB
Devin Neal (abdomen) was limited to begin the week as well. That leaves
Audric Estime and
Evan Hull as the only healthy running backs on the Saints' roster. Fantasy managers will need to monitor the health of these two backs ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. This would be a situation to avoid for fantasy managers if both Kamara and Neal are unable to suit up. With the Saints out of playoff contention, it's unlikely they will rush Kamara back, so fantasy managers should not expect to have him available this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: Ross Jackson
December 10, 2025
Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report that the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, and Houston Astros are among the teams with interest in acquiring current Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Freddy Peralta. The 29-year-old Peralta is coming off an excellent 2025 season in Milwaukee. Across 176 2/3 innings (33 starts), he recorded a 17-6 record with a 2.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 204 strikeouts. While the Brewers won 97 games in 2025 and appear to be in win-now mode, they could look to move Peralta, given that he has just one season left under team control. Peralta slightly outperformed his underlying metrics and could be in for some regression in 2026. Still, he's established himself as a front-end starting pitcher, sporting a career 3.59 ERA and 29.9% strikeout rate. While Rosenthal and Sammon report that "no deal appears close" and "talks are fluid," it appears as though Peralta has multiple potential suitors. It could just be a matter of time before a deal comes together.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal, Will Sammon
December 10, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback
Trevor Lawrence (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. Lawrence didn't have any kind of wrap on his ankle when addressing the media, though. It seems like a minor injury that shouldn't keep him out of the upcoming Week 15 matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday, but we'll continue to keep a close eye on his status over the next couple of days. Lawrence has played better lately, with multiple touchdown passes in three straight games. Fantasy managers should check back on Thursday and Friday for another update on his status. Lawrence should offer low-end QB1 value for this weekend as long as his ankle won't limit his mobility inside and outside of the pocket.
--Andy WebbSource: Michael DiRocco
December 10, 2025
The Atlanta Braves are in agreement with free-agent outfielder
Mike Yastrzemski on a two-year, $23 million contract that also includes a third-year club option, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. The 35-year-old spent the first six-plus seasons of his big-league career with the San Francisco Giants before being traded to the Kansas City Royals at the 2025 trade deadline. Across 558 plate appearances split between San Francisco and Kansas City in 2025, Yastrzemski slashed .233/.303/.403 with 17 home runs, 46 RBI, 68 runs scored, and seven stolen bases. He cut his strikeout rate to a career-best 19.4% while upping his walk rate to 12.9%, his highest mark since the shortened 2020 season. The left-handed-hitting Yastrzemski sports a career .648 OPS against left-handed pitching, so he profiles best as a platoon bat. He's likely ticketed for a starting corner-outfield job against right-handed pitchers in Atlanta.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Jeff Passan
December 10, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Alec Pierce (rib) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Pierce suffered an undisclosed injury at the end of last week's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but now we know it was a rib ailment. It doesn't appear to be anything serious with Pierce already back to being a full participant in practice. Fantasy managers should fully expect Pierce to be ready to play against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15 on Sunday on the road. His fantasy value will take a hit with quarterback
Daniel Jones (Achilles) out for the rest of the season. Pierce isn't as appealing with either
Philip Rivers or
Riley Leonard (knee) making the start in a tough road matchup this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: Indianapolis Colts
December 10, 2025
The Colorado Rockies have selected former Detroit Tigers pitching prospect
RJ Petit with the first pick of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft. Petit is a 26-year-old right-hander who has been in the Tigers organization since 2021. Across 66 1/3 innings split between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo, Petit recorded a 10-2 record with a 2.44 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 79 strikeouts. As a result of selecting Petit in the Rule 5 Draft, Colorado must now keep Petit on its big-league roster for the entirety of the 2025 season. Petit has some closing experience in the minor leagues, as he's recorded at least three saves in each of the last four seasons. He could have an outside shot at working his way into the closer role in Colorado, which currently appears open for competition.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com - Jonathan Mayo
December 10, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts plan to wait until the end of the week before deciding on a starting quarterback ahead of the Week 15 matchup versus the Seattle Seahawks. Right now, newly signed
Philip Rivers and rookie
Riley Leonard (knee) are competing for the starting gig. It's worth noting that Rivers hasn't played in a football game since January of 2021. The 44-year-old came out of retirement to help bolster an Indy quarterback room that has been devastated by injuries. Leonard suffered a knee sprain last week after coming in for
Daniel Jones (Achilles), who suffered a season-ending injury during the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. At the moment,
Brett Rypien is the other QB option on the roster. The Colts want to see a full week of practice from all their quarterbacks before making a final decision. Whoever is starting in Seattle for the Colts this weekend will be a desperation fantasy play in two-QB formats.
--Andy WebbSource: colts.com
December 10, 2025
Atlanta Falcons running back
Tyler Allgeier tallied double-digit carries in Week 14's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks, rushing 11 times for 34 scoreless yards (3.1 YPC), but managed to salvage his fantasy day by recording two catches for 33 yards. His work in the passing game, albeit small, is an interesting revelation, as the BYU product recorded just one game out of nine played with
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) in which he tallied two receptions, however, he's done so in three of four games with
Kirk Cousins at the helm. If nothing else, it increases his fantasy floor and could make him a more viable flex option going forward. The 25-year-old, with eight touchdowns already this year, will take on a Buccaneers defense that has yielded the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. Although he's firmly behind
Bijan Robinson in the backfield pecking order, he continues to get red zone opportunities (four each last week) and should be a priority handcuff for Robinson managers. The fourth-year pro projects as an RB4/Flex play for Thursday Night Football, and could even see a small uptick in usage given the short turnaround from Sunday, as Robinson had less time than normal to recover.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
December 10, 2025
Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end
Elijah Arroyo (knee) was a non-participant during Wednesday's practice session. According to head coach Mike Macdonald, Arroyo is day-to-day due to a lingering knee issue. Arroyo exited early during last week's blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons and is in danger of missing the upcoming matchup against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15. The absence of Arroyo would mean an expanded role for
AJ Barner this weekend. Barner would make for a more intriguing TE2 streamer in fantasy football if Arroyo is eventually ruled out for Sunday's game. The 22-year-old rookie has only 15 receptions for 179 yards and one touchdown in his first 13 NFL games, leaving him off the radar in most redraft leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: Mike Dugar
December 10, 2025
The New York Mets are showing interest in re-signing free-agent relief pitcher
Tyler Rogers, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Rogers spent the first six-plus years of his big-league career with the San Francisco Giants before the Mets acquired him from San Francisco at the 2025 trade deadline. The 34-year-old performed well in his time in New York, recording a 2.30 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across 27 1/3 innings pitched (28 games). However, Rogers recorded just 10 strikeouts for the Mets and has posted a meager 17.6% strikeout rate across 424 career MLB innings. While Rogers has some closing experience, recording 13 saves for the Giants in 2021, his inability to consistently miss bats likely limits him to high-leverage relief. If the Mets bring him back, Rogers would likely work in a setup role in front of newly acquired potential closer
Devin Williams.
--Will BradySource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
December 10, 2025
Minnesota Vikings tight end
T.J. Hockenson (shin) was a non-participant during Wednesday's practice session. Hockenson logged his lowest snap count of the season at 56 percent during last week's win over the Washington Commanders, catching two of three targets for 12 yards and a touchdown. Hockenson could have picked up this shin issue during the game, which led to more time on the sideline. Regardless, Hockenson will need to be monitored throughout the week. If the injury is serious enough to keep him out,
Josh Oliver figures to see an expanded role during the Week 15 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Oliver hauled in two receptions for 24 yards and two touchdowns during last week's victory.
--Andy WebbSource: Minnesota Vikings
December 10, 2025
Atlanta Falcons quarterback
Kirk Cousins completed just 15 of 30 pass attempts in Week 14 for 162 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions, both of which came in the second half as the Falcons tried to play catch-up in what turned out to be a 37-9 blowout loss despite being tied 6-6 at the half. The 37-year-old now owns a 3:3 TD:INT through four starts, and will be without top receiver
Drake London (knee) for a third straight game, leaving
Darnell Mooney,
Kyle Pitts Sr. (knee), and
Bijan Robinson as the team's top passing options. The veteran has seen a lot of success when targeting his 6-foot-6 tight end, but it seems Pitts is inexplicably not an option in the red zone, with the 25-year-old last receiving a red zone target back in Week 9, while the likes of
David Sills V and
Dylan Drummond commanded a total of five red zone targets in Week 14 alone. If Cousins can focus his attention on the team's top talent, there could be an opportunity to be fantasy relevant, however, the 4x Pro Bowler is outside the QB2 range for Thursday Night Football.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
December 10, 2025
San Francisco 49ers kicker
Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) practiced in full on Wednesday and is expected to return in Week 15. Pineiro has missed the previous two games due to a hamstring injury. Still, with extra time to recover from the bye week, Pineiro is expected to return to face the Tennessee Titans. The sixth-year veteran is having a career season, making all 22 field goal attempts this season, and ranking as the 6th-ranked kicker on a per-game basis. With the 49ers listed as big favorites and one of the highest implied totals of the weekend, Pineiro is a sneaky option as a kicker this week for fantasy purposes.
--Nathan HarveySource: Matt Lively - CBS Sports
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