September 13, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen praised running back
Travis Etienne Jr. after Etienne's big performance in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Per ESPN's Michael DiRocco, Coen had this to say about Etienne Jr.: "It took some time early on in terms of understanding the demands and the standards. Once (Etienne Jr.) really got on the same page, it's been doing this (upward motion)." The Jaguars traded running back
Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles following Week 1, clearing the way for Etienne Jr. and rookie
Bhayshul Tuten to dominate touches in Jacksonville. Etienne Jr. profiles as a fantasy RB2 in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Michael DiRocco
September 13, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher
Will Smith (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 11. The Dodgers tried to avoid this, but sadly, Smith wasn't improving quickly enough. He'll head to the shelf due to right-hand soreness, but will hopefully return before the end of the regular season. The Dodgers had to make this move as they couldn't keep playing shorthanded. Smith has missed nine of the last 10 games, so it was time for him to be placed on the IL. In a corresponding move,
Chuckie Robinson has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. He figures to split up the playing time behind the plate with
Ben Rortvedt.
--Andy WebbSource: Fabian Ardaya
September 13, 2025
Athletics first baseman/outfielder
Tyler Soderstrom (groin) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Soderstrom will miss his second straight game after being scratched ahead of Friday's contest. It sounds like he's still dealing with some groin tightness, so Soderstrom will miss at least one more game. The hope is that he'll be able to avoid the injured list. Although, groin injuries are tricky, so it wouldn't be shocking to see Soderstrom head to the shelf. For now,
Carlos Cortes will pick up another start in left field for the A's. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on Soderstrom on Sunday.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 13, 2025
New Orleans Saints tight end
Juwan Johnson has been a favorite target of current Saints quarterback
Spencer Rattler. Johnson was Rattler's most targeted receiver (33) in 2024, and he led New Orleans in targets (eight) in Week 1 of 2025. Per ESPN's Katherine Terrell, Rattler said that he and Johnson have a "great connection going back to last year." Johnson could be a sneaky low-end fantasy starter at tight end early in the season, particularly while Saints tight ends
Taysom Hill (knee) and
Foster Moreau (knee) remain sidelined.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Katherine Terrell
September 13, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder
Tommy Edman is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Edman will get a night off after going 1-for-8 during his two games since returning from the injured list. The Dodgers don't want to push anything, so they'll give Edman some time to rest and get his mind right. In his absence,
Miguel Rojas covers second base while
Andy Pages,
Teoscar Hernandez, and
Michael Conforto play the outfield on Saturday. Fantasy managers should expect Edman back in the lineup on Sunday.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 13, 2025
Cincinnati Reds second baseman
Matt McLain is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Athletics. This appears to be a routine rest day for McLain who has started in each of the last 12 games. Over the last two weeks, McLain is slashing .289/.400/.605 with three home runs and six RBI. He's swinging a hot bat at the right time as the fantasy playoffs begin. However, he'll take a seat on Saturday as
Gavin Lux takes over at second base against right-hander
Luis Severino. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 13, 2025
Cincinnati Reds first baseman
Spencer Steer is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Athletics. This appears to be a rest day for Steer who has sat out in three of the last four games. Steer has struggled lately, slashing .200/.333./200 without any home runs or RBI over the last week. In his absence,
Sal Stewart will cover first base and bat sixth against right-hander
Luis Severino. At this point, Steer is starting to fall off the fantasy radar and is becoming more of a deep league option.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 13, 2025
Miami Dolphins kicker
Riley Patterson has been elevated to the active roster ahead of the Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots. Patterson will once again serve as the kicker in Miami with
Jason Sanders (hip) still sidelined. He didn't attempt any kicks during the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The Dolphins were blown out during that game, so Patterson wasn't needed. Hopefully, Patterson will actually get to attempt some kicks this week. The Dolphins offense looked awful in Week 1, so Patterson isn't someone who should be trusted as a viable source for fantasy points right now.
--Andy WebbSource: Miami Dolphins
September 13, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Jeff Wilson Jr. was elevated to the active roster ahead of the Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots. Wilson is back on the active roster for the second straight week. The Dolphins are likely without
Jaylen Wright (knee), so Wilson will serve as depth once again. Wilson only took one snap last week and is unlikely to have a significant role on Sunday. The 29-year-old is being brought up as depth, so he'll probably stand on the sideline unless an injury happens. Wilson has put together a few solid seasons during his career. However, he's not someone that needs to be rostered in fantasy formats at the moment.
--Andy WebbSource: Miami Dolphins
September 13, 2025
New York Giants quarterback
Russell Wilson doesn't appear to be on the hot seat at the moment. After a lackluster season opener, Wilson's starting job was being called into question by the media. Despite that, the Giants are going to stay committed to Wilson as their starting quarterback. According to Adam Schefter, there is no urgency for the Giants to make a change at quarterback. As expected, the Giants want
Jaxson Dart to sit behind Wilson and develop. The Giants don't want to rush an inexperienced quarterback onto the field. It sounds like for the moment, Wilson will remain the starter, but he could also play himself out of the starting job.
--Andy WebbSource: ESPN
September 13, 2025
Baltimore Ravens tight end
Zaire Mitchell-Paden was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. Mitchell-Paden was elevated for the season opener as well, but failed to record a stat during the game. He played a total of 22 snaps, but really didn't do much with his time on the field. He'll serve as depth at tight end with
Isaiah Likely (foot) sidelined again. He's unlikely to bring much to the table, but the absence of Likely means increase the fantasy value of
Mark Andrews for Sunday's contest.
--Andy WebbSource: Aaron Wilson
September 13, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Adrian Martinez has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of the Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Martinez was signed to the 49ers practice squad after failing to make the New York Jets initial 53-man roster. He wasn't expected to be anything more than a third or fourth string depth option. However, the 49ers are going to be without
Brock Purdy (shoulder) and
Kurtis Rourke (knee) for Sunday's game. That being said, Martinez will head to the active roster and be the backup to
Mac Jones. There isn't fantasy value here with Martinez right now, but he's a name to watch if something happens to Jones.
--Andy WebbSource: Tom Pelissero
September 13, 2025
Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov has impressed with his efforts during the team's rookie camp. "He's a special player and an even better person off the ice," said Montreal's goalie prospect Jacob Fowler about Demidov. "His talent is some of the highest I've ever seen. It's cool to see how good he's done so far, and that's only going to get better." Demidov made his NHL debut late last season, skating in two regular-season contests and five playoff games. He registered one goal and three assists. The 19-year-old Russian is considered one of the brightest prospects in hockey and appears nailed on for a top-six role this season with the Canadiens.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
September 13, 2025
Defenseman Calvin de Haan has signed a one-year contract with Rogle BK of the Swedish Hockey League. The former first-round draft pick makes a move to Europe after appearing in 679 regular-season games in the NHL. In 2024-25, de Haan skated with the Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers, appearing in a total of 47 games. De Haan has always been a dependable defenseman but has rarely made an impact in fantasy hockey, totaling only 149 career points (24 goals, 125 assists). Since he turned 34 in May, the move to Sweden probably signals the end of de Haan's NHL career.
--Taavi PailkSource: Rogle BK
September 13, 2025
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (undisclosed) was seen skating in a red non-contact jersey on Friday. Girard had missed all previous informal skates with the team and seems to be recovering from a health issue. "He was under the watchful eye of the trainer and skating carefully," Avalanche beat writer Brennan Vogt reported, suggesting Girard might be dealing with a lower-body injury. Girard has been quite injury-prone throughout his NHL career, managing more than 73 contests only once over the past four campaigns. Last season, he missed nine games with three separate injuries. Luckily for Girard, he still has time to recover before the start of the 2025-26 season. The Avalanche are set to open their season on Oct. 7 with a road game against the Los Angeles Kings.
--Taavi PailkSource: Brennan Vogt
September 13, 2025
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (undisclosed) is dealing with an injury before training camp. According to Avalanche beat reporter Brennan Vogt, Blackwood hasn't skated with the team all week and isn't taking any shots. After arriving from San Jose, Blackwood impressed last term with his rock-solid play in the Avalanche crease, and missing him at the start of the season due to injury would be a big loss for the team. Blackwood went 22-12-2 in Colorado during the 2024-25 campaign, notching three shutouts and posting a 2.33 goals-against average with a .913 save percentage. His absence would open up more playing opportunities for Scott Wedgewood.
--Taavi PailkSource: Brennan Vogt
September 13, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders tight end
Brock Bowers (knee) is officially listed as questionable for the Monday night meeting with the Chargers. The 22-year-old had five grabs for a team-high 103 yards in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots before being ruled out because of a knee injury. He didn't practice on Thursday or Friday. However, Bowers was on the field on Saturday for a limited session. Head coach Pete Carroll expects him to be out there for the pivotal AFC West showdown. Still, fantasy managers may want to consider taking a cautious approach in case Bowers suffers an unexpected setback before then. This won't apply to those who have
Michael Mayer stashed for insurance purposes, who can serve as a fantasy replacement if Bowers doesn't suit up. Mayer had 38 yards off four receptions against the Pats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Tom Pelissero
September 13, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight has put pen to paper for a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension. He has one year to run on his current contract. Knight is set to begin his first full season as a Blackhawk. The team acquired him in March from the Florida Panthers in a deal that sent defenseman Seth Jones in the opposite direction. The 24-year-old posted a 5-8-2 record in Chicago, allowing 3.12 goals with a .896 save percentage. He boasts a 49-33-9 career record in the NHL. While Knight did well with the Panthers, he found it much tougher with a struggling Blackhawks team. Still, the Blackhawks have high hopes for the Darien, Connecticut native, and Knight is seen as a "crucial piece" of the team's future, according to general manager Kyle Davidson.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
September 13, 2025
RFK Racing's Chris Buescher will start the Bass Pro Shops Night Race from 21st in this week's Cup Series race at Bristol. Buescher ended up being the lowest-qualifying driver of the three RFK entries in this week's race, but by only one position. In 17 Cup starts at Bristol, Buescher has one win, eight top-20 finishes, and an average finish of 18.6. In 28 Cup races this year, Buescher has 21 top-20 finishes and an average finish of 13.8. In practice for this week's race, Buescher ranked 34th in overall lap averages while ranking 18th in 20 consecutive lap averages. Buescher has historically been solid at Bristol and is one of the more consistent drivers in terms of finishing position this year. Although his practice speeds are not the best, history points to Buescher being a favorable DFS option this week for all formats, and his equipment is capable of competing for a top-15 finish.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
September 13, 2025
Los Angeles Kings right wing Corey Perry (knee) has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks following surgery. The veteran forward, who turned 40 during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, injured his knee during a pre-training camp skate on Friday. Los Angeles begins its season on Oct. 7 against the Colorado Avalanche. Perry looks set to miss at least the first three weeks of the new campaign. Perry's knee injury is unfortunate for the Kings, but his absence is unlikely to impact fantasy hockey. Last season, Perry posted 30 points (19 goals, 11 assists) in 81 regular-season outings with the Edmonton Oilers.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
September 13, 2025
Miami Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson (toe) is being placed on Injured Reserve, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Jackson injured his toe during his team's Week 1 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and will now miss at least the next four games for Miami. The Dolphins also lost guard James Daniels (pectoral) to Injured Reserve earlier this week, so the team's offensive line is in rough shape early in the season. Larry Borom appears set to take over as the blindside protector for Dolphins quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
September 13, 2025
Richard Childress Racing's Kyle Busch will start the Bass Pro Shops Night Race from the 32nd position after qualifying at Bristol Motor Speedway. This will mark Busch's lowest starting position at the site in his Cup career since August 2013, when he started from the 43rd position. Busch is one of the most accomplished drivers in NASCAR history at Bristol with eight wins, 19 top-10 finishes, and 2,597 laps led in 37 Cup starts. With 28 races completed this season, Busch has 17 top-20 finishes and an average finish of 17.9. In practice for this week's race, Busch ranked 13th in overall lap averages and as high as 26th in 20 consecutive lap averages. Busch has plenty of upside from his starting position, and although he has never scored a top-10 at Bristol while driving for RCR since joining them in 2023, he is in equipment that should move up a couple of positions. For DFS this week, Busch works as a pick for all potential formats, but especially is a great cash game option due to his upside.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
September 13, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (ankle) has been ruled out for his team's Week 2 matchup on Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim. Perryman left the Chargers' Week 1 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter due to the injury. Veteran linebacker Troy Dye appears most likely to start in Perryman's place in Week 2. Perryman is generally considered a strong run defender, so his absence could make life on Monday easier for running back
Ashton Jeanty and the rest of the Raiders' rushing attack.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Kris Rhim
September 13, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies ace
Zack Wheeler (shoulder) will undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery on Sept. 23, according to Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic. This was the expected outcome after Wheeler's season came to an end in August. The right-hander is expected to need six to eight months to recover from the procedure, which will jeopardize his chances of being ready for the start of the 2026 campaign. Wheeler had been in the midst of another tremendous season until he had to undergo surgery to remove a blood clot near his right shoulder on Aug. 18. The 35-year-old took the ball 24 times this season and went 10-5 with a 2.71 ERA, a .94 WHIP, and 195:33 K:BB in 149 2/3 innings. Even without Wheeler, the Phillies are among the favorites to win the World Series, but their chances took an obvious hit when they lost him.
--Connor ByrneSource: Charlotte Varnes - The Athletic
September 13, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys and left guard Tyler Smith have agreed to terms on a four-year, $96 million contract extension with $81.2 million guaranteed, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Smith will become the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL. A former first-round pick back in 2022, Smith has played multiple positions along the Cowboys' offensive line and earned two Pro-Bowl nods in three full NFL seasons. He becomes the latest Cowboy to ink an extension with the team following Dallas' trade of star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.
--Will BradySource: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport
September 13, 2025
Boston Red Sox right-hander
Dustin May (elbow) has yet to resume throwing since he landed on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 9, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. May was diagnosed with elbow neuritis, and he doesn't have any structural damage. Earlier this week, the 28-year-old expressed confidence that he could return during the regular season, but he's running out of time with a little over two weeks remaining. Between the injury and his struggles on the mound, May has been a disappointing pickup for the Red Sox since they acquired him from the Los Angeles Dodgers in late July. He has made six appearances (five starts) with Boston and gone 1-4 with a 5.40 ERA, a 1.69 WHIP, and 26:13 K:BB in 28 1/3 innings.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jen McCaffrey - The Athletic
September 13, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Christian Kirk (hamstring) will not play on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Kirk has yet to suit up for the Texans as a result of the injury. Without Kirk, rookie wide receivers
Jayden Higgins and
Jaylin Noel could be in line for more snaps in Week 2. Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz could also see an uptick in targets, as he's typically effective in the same areas of the field as Kirk. Still, outside of star wideout
Nico Collins, none of Houston's skill position players profiles as a must-start fantasy option for Week 2.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
September 13, 2025
The Atlanta Falcons are elevating kicker
Parker Romo from their practice squad, and Romo will serve as the team's kicker in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. Atlanta signed Romo to a practice squad deal after veteran kicker
Younghoe Koo missed a potential game-tying field goal attempt in the team's Week 1 loss. Romo kicked in four games for the Vikings last season, making 11 of 12 field goal attempts and seven of eight extra-point tries. He profiles outside of the top-12 fantasy kickers for Week 2.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
September 13, 2025
Atlanta Falcons kicker
Younghoe Koo (undisclosed) will not be active for his team's Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Falcons are elevating kicker
Parker Romo from the practice squad to take Koo's place. The 31-year-old Koo missed a crucial field goal attempt in the closing seconds of Atlanta's Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, prompting the team to sign Romo. The Falcons have not parted ways with Koo yet, but the writing could be on the wall for the veteran kicker.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
September 13, 2025
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. of Hyak Motorsports earned a starting position of 11th after qualifying for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. This is Stenhouse's fourth-highest starting position of his Cup Series career at Bristol. In 22 Cup starts at the site, Stenhouse has 12 top-20 finishes with seven being inside of the top 10. Stenhouse has an overall average finish of 19.2 in his Cup career at Bristol. Through 28 races this season, Stenhouse has 12 top-20 finishes with an average finish of 22.4. In practice for this week's race, Stenhouse ranked 21st in overall lap averages and as high as 13th in 30 consecutive lap averages. Stenhouse has an extremely high starting position for a driver with a value tier salary and although he did have a few solid runs previously, his Bristol history is mixed. Overall, there are more favorable value options available to recommend with less risk and better historical performance at Bristol compared to Stenhouse for DFS this week.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
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