October 1, 2025
NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports that rookie fifth-round quarterback
Shedeur Sanders will remain as the Cleveland Browns' QB3, even in light of the
Dillon Gabriel news reported by Adam Schefter on Wednesday that Gabriel will start on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Sanders will have to continue to wait his turn to get an opportunity to prove what he can do at the NFL level. Veteran
Joe Flacco will serve as the backup quarterback in Week 5, leaving Sanders as third on the depth chart. Sanders, at this time, continues to be a dynasty stash at best. Still, his path to getting an opportunity may have just gotten closer, as it appears the Browns might be moving on from the Joe Flacco experience for the long term with the switch to Gabriel in Week 5. However, at this time, he will remain third on the quarterback depth chart.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Jordan Schultz
October 1, 2025
It's been a rough 2025 for Hayden Buckley, who has made just five cuts in 19 starts. He'll look to find some form at the Sanderson Farms Championship, where he has teed it up five times, missing the cut the last two years and posting his best finish with a T4 in 2021. To have success here again, Buckley will need to be sharper across the board, particularly on approach, putting, and off the tee. He didn't log enough rounds to qualify for official stat rankings this season, but he is losing -0.423 strokes on approach and -0.461 putting, while showing solid distance at 304.5 yards per drive. The bigger issue comes from 100-150 yards, where he sits in just the 3rd percentile. That range accounted for more than 33% of approach shots here last year. Even at $6,200 on DraftKings, Buckley has not shown enough this season to be considered a reliable option.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
October 1, 2025
Ben Martin is in need of a spark. The American golfer has missed the cut in nine of the 16 events he has entered in 2025. Worse, Martin has not made the cut in two attempts at Sanderson Farms. His most recent effort in 2023 saw him open with a 75 (like 2020). Martin only made the cut once in his last five stroke-based events. Putting over that span saw Martin gained 0.946 strokes but the problem is his off the tee and approach. Those combined cost Martin 1.082 strokes. Add in the limited amount of rounds played and Martin is hard to gauge from any betting or DFS perspective.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
October 1, 2025
According to Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback
Dillon Gabriel is getting the start on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in London.
Joe Flacco will remain the backup while
Shedeur Sanders will remain the QB3. Flacco has struggled mightily this year, throwing only two touchdowns to six interceptions through four games with two fumbles lost. With the Browns sitting at a 1-3 record, they appear ready to start seeing what they have in third-round rookie Gabriel. In Gabriel's final season at Oregon, he threw for 3,857 yards and 30 touchdowns, adding seven rushing touchdowns in 14 starts and leading the Ducks to a Big Ten Championship. He also had a career-high completion percentage of 72.9 percent. The rookie played well in the preseason and was 3-for-4 for 19 yards and a touchdown in limited regular-season action. Currently, Gabriel is a bench stash in leagues that start two quarterbacks or a superflex league. The Vikings' defense on Sunday will be a good test for Gabriel to see what he's got.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Adam Schefter
October 1, 2025
Jacob Bridgeman has put together a very solid 2025 campaign, recording five top-10 finishes while missing just nine cuts in 27 starts. He'll look to carry that form into the fall season at the Sanderson Farms Championship, where he has competed once before, finishing T11 last year. To contend again, Bridgeman will need to be sharp on approach, putt well, and generate enough distance off the tee. He ranks 116th in strokes gained approach (-0.098 per round) and 93rd in driving distance, but his putter is elite, gaining +0.422 strokes per round to rank 15th on tour. He also sits in the 64th percentile in proximity from 100-150 yards, a key range that accounted for more than 33% of approach shots here last year. At $9,200 on DraftKings, Bridgeman will likely need to rely on a hot putter to deliver a strong return on investment.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
October 1, 2025
Michael David Smith of NBC Sports reports that Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/defensive back
Travis Hunter is struggling to make an impact on either side of the ball. Hunter primarily plays on offense, being on the field for 59 percent of the Jaguars' offensive snaps. But he has just 13 catches for 118 yards with no touchdowns and only three first downs through four games. On defense, Hunter is doing even less, playing just 39 percent of snaps with no interceptions or other powerful impact plays. Ultimately, this is leading to him not making a substantial impact on either side of the ball, limiting his overall upside. It's still early in the season, so we will see how the Jaguars plan to use him moving forward, but at the time being, Hunter's value has never been lower, and fantasy managers have started dropping him in 12-team leagues. At best, he is a bench stash based on name and upside alone. Currently, he should not be considered for starting lineups in any league format.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: NBC Sports
October 1, 2025
Lanto Griffin knows it will be a challenge to keep his TOUR card. The American golfer does have three Top 25 results in his last four events. That includes a third at the Procore Championship in September. Griffin is now 100th in FedEX Fall points. He has +8000 odds to win via DraftKings but a +560 Top 10 result is not out of the question. Griffin putts pretty well and has a solid approach. Over his past five events, he has gained 1.044 strokes overall. This is highlighted by a 0.551 strokes gained in putting (previous five tournaments). Griffin is one to watch from a DFS point of view because he is making more birdies lately.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
October 1, 2025
Quade Cummins faces an uphill battle at the Sanderson Farms Championship. The American golfer is just inside the Top 150 when it comes to the FedEx points. Cummins struggles mightily on this Jackson course because he does not make enough birdies. He missed the cut in 2022 and 2023. Cummins struggled at the Procore Championship late with a final round 75. He has not finished in the Top 25 during a stroke play event since March (Puerto Rico Open). His first goal is to play the weekend. Cummins is +140 via DraftKings to finish in the Top 40. That alone is telling. His 3.66 birdie average (118th) is a huge reason to stay away when it comes to DFS options this week.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
October 1, 2025
Carson Young seeks to bounce back from an uneven Procore Championship. The American golfer from South Carolina is trying to get back into the Top 125. He missed the cut a few weeks ago. It has been a rough 2025 campaign as Young has missed 10 cuts in all. Young is accurate off the tee (13th at 67.09%) but drives the ball only 296.7 yards. The Country Club of Jackson requires length to hit the greens. Young's approaches of 200+ yards do rank a decent 86th at 50.33 feet. Then, there is putting again. Young at 29.29 putts per round could be troublesome on a course like Jackson. Sanderson Farms may be a place to fade Young from a DFS standpoint again.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
October 1, 2025
Matt Kuchar is 47 years young. The American golfer wound up T-13 at the Procore Championship a few weeks ago. He has only played 14 events on the PGA Tour this season but Kuchar has only missed the cut twice. One of the reasons why Matt Kuchar is around +7500 via DraftKings is his driving distance which ranks 162nd (284.5 yards). Kuchar will have to adjust like he has at some longer courses. Putting is still exemplary at 0.38 strokes gained (20th). The weather will be quite warm in Jackson this week which will be an immense help for Kuchar and ball striking. Kuchar remains an interesting look for DFS formats from a cash and GPP perspective.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
October 1, 2025
Doug Ghim is like an up and down roller coaster. The American golfer played well a few weeks back at the Procore Championship. He finished a respectable T-26 with a 68-70 weekend. Ghim is ranked currently around the Top 125 (122nd Fall). Would he have to go through Q school? Anything is possible. However, Ghim finished T-33 in Jackson last year. His best career result at the Sanderson Farms Championship was T-23. Ghim has only finished inside the Top 10 once in his last 10 events. Ghim drives the ball well but over his previous five events, he has lost 1.081 strokes to putting. Off the tee is a bright spot for Ghim and approaching the green is even better (24th in greens in regulation - 69.44%). The problem is the putter.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
October 1, 2025
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kyle Filipowski (back) wasn't available for practice on Tuesday. According to the team, Filipowski is dealing with a lower back injury. Once he's healthy again, Filipowski will start getting ready for his sophomore campaign in the Association. His rookie year went well, as the Duke product averaged 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds in 21.1 minutes. Filipowski followed it up with impressive play in the Las Vegas Summer League, earning him the tournament's MVP award. The 21-year-old can make a significant impact in fantasy basketball, but he must get healthy and secure a starting spot.
--Taavi PailkSource: Utah Jazz
October 1, 2025
Eric Cole did not have the easiest time in 2025. The American golfer does have two Top 10 results. However, one of the chief worries with Cole is his ability to hit the ball long and straight. His drives average 298.7 yards and his accuracy comes in at 58.68%. Those rank 128th and 118th respectively. The putting part of his game is highlighted by that 44.13% one-putt percentage (5th) and putts per round (9th - 28.03). Again, getting to the green is less of a problem that landing safely on the fairway. The Country Club of Jackson really requires solid, long hitting to set up birdie and better opportunities. Cole is a +9000 longer shot via DraftKings for a reason.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
October 1, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (wrist) sat out Tuesday's practice. The team announced that the Finnish star is dealing with a left wrist contusion. It remains to be seen whether this injury will affect Markkanen's availability for the preseason. Utah's first game is scheduled for next Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Injuries have held back Markkanen over the last few seasons, and it would be unfortunate to see him miss time again early in the year. Especially after Markkanen showcased his full potential during the recent EuroBasket tournament, where he averaged 23.1 points and 8.1 rebounds in 28.9 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Utah Jazz
October 1, 2025
Christiaan Bezuidenhout took a couple of months off from golf on the PGA Tour. The South African golfer returns to Jackson this week for the Sanderson Farms Championship. He did compete in the Irish Open last month where he finished T-50 at Even. That was 17 strokes behind Rory McIlroy. Maybe he needed the time off. With a world ranking outside the Top 75, Bezuidenhout is trying to improve his position via the Fall Swing. He does rank 11th in strokes gained to putting at 0.484. The Country Club of Jackson requires long hitting with some accuracy. The problem is Bezuidenhout drives the ball at 289.2 yards (159th on tour). He may be one to fade from a betting and DFS standpoint.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
October 1, 2025
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Jeremy Sochan (calf) will participate in training camp, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports. Sochan was forced to skip the EuroBasket 2025 tournament due to a calf injury, but he has fully recovered in time for training camp. During the last NBA season, Sochan also battled injuries, missing 28 contests. He made 23 starts over the course of the campaign, averaging 11.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. With
Luke Kornet and
Kelly Olynyk in town, Sochan faces more competition in the Spurs frontcourt, which could impact his fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jeff Garcia
October 1, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Marcus Smart (Achilles) didn't practice on Tuesday and is expected to be out until next week, Mike Trudell of Spectrum Sportsnet reports. Smart is dealing with left Achilles tendinopathy. This is unfortunate for Smart, considering he has joined a new team and would benefit from having as much time as possible to work with his new teammates. The defensive specialist has fought health issues for several years, making only 34 appearances in the 2024-25 season. When healthy, Smart can contribute to fantasy teams in many ways, but it seems a change of scenery hasn't helped him leave injuries behind.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Trudell
October 1, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Steven Adams will likely have his workload managed early in the season, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. Adams has had knee issues, missing an entire campaign in 2023-24. Currently, he feels "confident" with it, but Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said the team might still be cautious with Adams on back-to-backs to start the season. Adams made 58 appearances last term, averaging 3.9 points and 5.6 rebounds in 13.7 minutes. His playing time increased significantly late in the season, and the New Zealand big man posted 5.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game in 22.1 minutes during the playoffs. Adams could emerge as a viable fantasy option if he starts regularly seeing 20-plus minutes a night
--Taavi PailkSource: Danielle Lerner
October 1, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. is poised to join the starting lineup this season, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. The Bucks no longer have
Damian Lillard on their squad, opening up the starting point guard role. Porter Jr. has prior experience as a regular starter from his time with the Houston Rockets. He faced some consistency issues but generally performed well. Over his career, Porter Jr. has averaged 17.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in a starting role. His move to the first unit will boost Porter Jr.'s fantasy value in 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: Eric Nehm
October 1, 2025
New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. Miller appeared to injure his left leg during Monday's practice, but it seems he isn't dealing with a serious issue. However, if the new Rangers captain is unable to recover in time for the season opener, the team will have to adjust its top-six group, likely bringing Mika Zibanejad back to the center position. Mike Sullivan's team opens the 2025-26 regular season with a home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 7.
--Taavi PailkSource: Colin Stephenson
October 1, 2025
Detroit Red Wings left wing James van Riemsdyk (personal) is expected to rejoin the team on Wednesday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports. The veteran forward has missed the first couple of weeks of training camp to attend to a personal matter. Detroit has two preseason games left on the schedule, and it remains to be seen whether van Riemsdyk can get some action in before the regular season begins. Van Riemsdyk is projected to open the campaign on Detroit's third line. He's been hovering around the 30-40 point range in recent years and could reach that again in 2025-26 if he sees regular action.
--Taavi PailkSource: Helene St. James
October 1, 2025
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (undisclosed) missed practice on Tuesday and is considered day-to-day, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports. Dunn sustained an undisclosed injury in Monday's preseason matchup against the Calgary Flames. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, but the 28-year-old must still sit out some time. The Kraken probably won't use him in Wednesday's preseason finale against the Edmonton Oilers. Dunn has missed 43 of the 164 regular-season games over the past two seasons. The last time he was healthy for an entire year, he produced a 60-point campaign. Seeing him return to form would be a huge boost for the Kraken.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Benton
October 1, 2025
Vancouver Canucks winger Nils Hoglander (lower body) underwent surgery and is expected to miss 8-10 weeks. The Swedish forward suffered a lower-body injury in a preseason contest against the Seattle Kraken last week. It looks like Hoglander might not return until late November at the earliest. In the meantime, Drew O'Connor and Evander Kane could receive more usage among the forward group. The latter is definitely the better fantasy target. Kane hasn't performed well in recent years, but he has faced health issues and is expected to have a much better season in 2025-26 after overcoming his injuries.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
October 1, 2025
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (lower body) will be out for at least 7-8 weeks. On Sept. 18, Wild general manager Bill Guerin said that "something came up," and he was unsure if Zuccarello would need surgery. "It's basically similar to what [it was] coming into camp," Wild head coach John Hynes said Tuesday. "We knew he wasn't going to be ready. Now we have an exact timeline of his return." The injury could keep Zuccarello sidelined until December. Liam Ohgren, Danila Yurov, Marcus Johansson, and Marcus Foligno were all mentioned by Hynes on Tuesday as possible replacements for Zuccarello in the top-six group.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
October 1, 2025
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov has signed an NHL-record eight-year, $136 million contract extension with the team. It's the richest deal in league history in terms of total money and average annual value ($17 million). The deal will kick in next season after Kaprizov finishes his current five-year, $45 million pact. This represents a massive investment for the Wild, but the team will be glad they managed to agree to an extension with Kaprizov. The Russian star has scored 386 points (185 goals, 201 assists) in 319 games with the Wild and is definitely capable of reaching the 100-point mark regularly if he stays healthy.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 1, 2025
New England Patriots running back
TreVeyon Henderson remains the future of the team's backfield, but his ascension to the No. 1 role is taking a little longer than expected. The Ohio State product played a season-low 31 percent of the snaps this past Sunday, which was a significant reduction from his 46 percent snap share just a week earlier. Furthermore, he caught two passes along the way, which was also a season- and career-low. All in all, the Patriots continue to use
Rhamondre Stevenson more than Henderson, and they've also mixed in some rushing attempts for
Drake Maye and
Antonio Gibson. Until he's the clear-cut No. 1 running back on a weekly basis, Henderson deserves to be benched in fantasy football. From a waiver wire perspective, though, he's an interesting candidate to be added in leagues with at least 12 teams, especially since he could blossom into New England's lead back by midseason. He's a top waiver wire target for Week 5.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 1, 2025
New England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson continued to play a significant role on offense in Week 4 despite speculation about a potential reduced workload after he fumbled twice in the previous game. Stevenson's usage didn't falter one bit as he played 57 percent of the snaps and carried the ball nine times, which led the team and was his second-highest mark of the season. He is far from an every-down back, and we should continue to see
TreVeyon Henderson get more and more involved every week. However, as it stands, Stevenson remains the favorite to handle north of 50 percent of the running back snaps in any given contest. He is still a viable fantasy option on the waiver wire or off the bench.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 1, 2025
New England Patriots tight end
Hunter Henry is off to a fantastic start this season, catching 15 passes for 204 yards and three touchdowns while ranking as the overall TE3 in fantasy football. He has double-digit fantasy points in three of four games and has found the end zone two weeks in a row. While critics were harsh on Henry during the offseason for sharing a role with
Austin Hooper in an uninspiring offense, those opinions have been silenced by the veteran's phenomenal start. Not only is he playing and producing far more than Hooper, but he has also been one of
Drake Maye's absolute favorite targets in the passing game. We mustn't forget that New England targeted its tight ends 31.9 percent of the time in 2024 (fourth-most in the NFL), and they continue to throw to the position at a 26.7 percent clip this year (seventh-most). He should be added off waiver wires in all leagues, as he's a worthwhile starter in most formats.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 1, 2025
Los Angeles Rams running back
Blake Corum continues to carve out an increased role within the backfield, making him a player to monitor or even pursue in fantasy football leagues. The 24-year-old played 29 percent of the offensive snaps on Sunday, which was his second-highest mark of the season. He also posted season highs in rushing attempts (nine), targets (four), and catches (two), albeit while posting poor efficiency on the ground and negative yardage through the air.
Kyren Williams remains the undisputed No. 1 running back in Los Angeles, but Corum is certainly eating into his workload and making a push for expanded touches week after week. Last Sunday was the first time Corum had double-digit touches in a single game, and if this continues, he could have some standalone value as an RB3/flex in deeper fantasy leagues. He's a worthwhile waiver wire target in leagues with at least 12 teams, especially as bye weeks and injuries plague the position. However, he might be tougher to trust this week in particular as he faces the San Francisco 49ers, who have allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to running backs in 2025.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 1, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back
Bhayshul Tuten has been efficient on his touches throughout the first four weeks of his career. He has 21 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown while securing three of four targets for 40 yards and another touchdown. The speedster has been among the best in the league at avoiding negative runs, but the explosive runs have not been there yet. He's served as the No. 2 back mostly to
Travis Etienne Jr., while rookie LeQuint Allen has also mixed in here and there. Head coach Liam Coen has used him in creative ways in the red zone and also gave him a goal-line carry for a touchdown in Week 3. The workload and snap share haven't increased significantly yet, but they will likely grow as the season progresses. With his big-play ability, he could be a league-winner down the stretch.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
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