January 21, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks activated running back
George Holani (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to John Boyle of Seahawks.com. Now that Holani is back and ready to rejoin the team at practice, he'll be an option to play in the NFC Championship game this Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Holani opened the year as the team's RB3 behind
Kenneth Walker III and
Zach Charbonnet (knee) and as a key special teams player, but he injured his hamstring in the Week 12 win over the Tennessee Titans and has been sidelined since. Before his injury, Holani had 22 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown and added two catches for 15 yards. Seattle needs RB depth after Charbonnet tore his ACL in the Divisional Round win over the 49ers, but there's no guarantee that Holani would take on a notable role behind Walker this weekend if he's active, given the long layoff while on IR.
--Keith HernandezSource: Seahawks.com - John Boyle
January 21, 2026
The loss of Seattle Seahawks running back
Zach Charbonnet (knee), who tore his ACL in the Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers, is a significant one, but ESPN's Brady Henderson writes that it shouldn't matter if
Kenneth Walker III "continues his recent tear." Walker had 19 carries for 116 yards and three touchdowns last Saturday in the win over the 49ers, and he finished with 100 yards in the big Week 16 win over the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. In the regular-season finale against San Fran, he had 97 yards to put him over 1,000 rushing yards on the season. "I thought this was the most decisive he's ran up to this point, and as expected, you just keep getting better and keep finding ways to improve, especially in the run game. He's done a great job," head coach Mike Macdonald said. With Charbonnet now out, Walker's volume should increase, making him a top-three fantasy RB in the NFC Championship against the Rams.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Brady Henderson
January 21, 2026
The New York Yankees have re-signed outfielder
Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract that includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the deal includes a full no-trade clause and a $20 million signing bonus. Bellinger was viewed as the top remaining bat on the open market following the signing of
Kyle Tucker. The Yankees have been linked to Bellinger all winter, along with the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. Bellinger enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in the Bronx last season and will now look to spend the foreseeable future with the Yankees. In 2025, Bellinger launched 29 home runs and swiped 13 bags. He held a .272/.334/.480 line with an .814 OPS. His home run total was his highest since his 47-HR campaign back in 2019. While he only generated a low .327 xwOBA, his left-handed swing is built for Yankee Stadium, which raises his ceiling. The 30-year-old carries high-end OF2 upside in all formats as he should push for 20+ home runs, double-digit steals, and high-end counting stats batting alongside
Aaron Judge and
Jazz Chisholm Jr.--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Passan
January 21, 2026
Adam Scott put together four solid rounds at the Sony Open, shooting 67-70-70-68 to finish T40. He will look to carry some momentum into The American Express, where he has yet to compete in his career. Success at this multi-course event typically hinges on putting and precision with short irons and wedges. In 2025, Scott ranked 122nd in strokes gained putting (-0.100 per round), 66th on approach (+0.170), and 70th in birdie or better conversion percentage. At the Sony Open, he lost strokes with both putting and around the green, though he excelled off the tee, hitting 46 of 56 fairways and finishing as the most accurate driver in the event. His struggles on the greens continue to hold him back, and in a week often decided on putting, it may be tough for him to keep up. At $7,900 on DraftKings, fantasy managers will be hoping he can improve with the flat stick to provide strong value.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
January 21, 2026
Billy Horschel made the cut at the Sony Open but struggled over the weekend, shooting 74-71 on Saturday and Sunday to finish 74th. He will look to rebound at The American Express, where he has nine career starts, three top-25 finishes, and five missed cuts. Success here typically hinges on putting and precision on approach and with wedges. Horschel has historically excelled in these areas, though he was just 81st in strokes gained around the green and 78th in putting last week. Expect some bounce-back, but his inconsistency over 2025 and into 2026 makes him a risky fantasy option, even at only $6,800 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
January 21, 2026
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said that quarterback
Josh Allen (foot) might need surgery on his right foot, but if he does, he should be ready for organized team activities in the spring, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Allen initially injured his foot in Week 16, but he played through soreness the rest of the year before being eliminated by the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The 29-year-old former MVP also battled a left-knee injury and a right-finger injury in the postseason. Either way, Allen should be completely fine for the start of training camp this summer and the start of the 2026 regular season in the fall. He once again led all QBs in fantasy points during the regular season in 2025 with 3,668 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 17 games, adding 579 rushing yards and a league-high 14 TDs. Even with head coach Sean McDermott gone, Allen should be the first QB off the board in fantasy football drafts this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
January 21, 2026
Russell Henley started his 2026 season with a solid T19 at the Sony Open, shooting 67 or better in three of four rounds. A rough Friday derailed a higher finish, but he'll look to build on that at The American Express. Henley has historically struggled at this multi-course event, with four missed cuts and only one finish better than T49 in seven trips, though his elite ball-striking and putting should play well on what is typically a birdie-heavy week. At the Sony Open, he ranked sixth in strokes gained on approach, 31st in putting, and 10th in birdie or better percentage, with his only weak spot being off the tee, losing -0.532 strokes per round. A bounce-back can be expected in this area, as he ranked 12th in driving accuracy in 2025. At $9,600 on DraftKings, Henley is a strong consideration despite his past results here.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
January 21, 2026
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that he had a "really good" exit interview with wide receiver
DJ Moore and called him a key guy who helped the team get as far as they did this season, according to Jasson Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times. Johnson called Moore a "huge contributor." Moore certainly finished on a high note, scoring in both of the team's playoff games and finding the end zone five times in the final six contests. However, the 28-year-old finished the 2025 campaign with career lows in receptions (50) and receiving yards (682) while finding the end zone six times in 17 games played. He definitely stepped up when
Rome Odunze missed the final five regular-season games with a stress fracture in his foot, but for most of the year, he was hit or miss and extremely inconsistent for fantasy managers. Going into 2026, it could be more of the same for Moore, especially if Odunze gets over his foot ailment.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chicago Sun-Times - Jason Lieser
January 21, 2026
After an up-and-down 2025 season that included nine top-30 finishes in 17 starts, including four top 10's, Jason Day will look to start 2026 on the right note at The American Express. He has played this event four times with some success, including two top-20 finishes and a T3 last year. Success at this multi-course event typically hinges on putting and precision with wedges and short irons. Day ranked just 125th in strokes gained on approach (-0.113 per round) last year, but was a solid putter at 58th (+0.171). He also ranked 15th in proximity from 125-150 yards, a distance that could prove to be key at this event. If Day can put together a strong week ball-striking, his game should be well-positioned to contend again in the Coachella Valley.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
January 21, 2026
2025 was a step in the wrong direction for Wyndham Clark after his breakout season the year prior, when he recorded a win and eight top-10 finishes. He followed that up with just two top-10 results last year and struggled to find consistency. Clark will look to start 2026 on a better note at The American Express, an event where he has played seven times but finished inside the top 20 only twice. Success here often leans on solid short-iron play and putting, two areas where Clark struggled last season. He ranked 154th on approach at -0.284 strokes per round, 66th in putting at +0.142, and sat in just the 31st percentile in greens in regulation from 100 to 150 yards. At $7,600 on DraftKings, fantasy managers may be better off waiting to see signs of a turnaround before buying back into Clark.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
January 21, 2026
After a strong 2025 season that included six top-10 finishes and a Ryder Cup appearance, Sam Burns opens his 2026 campaign at The American Express looking to pick up where he left off. He has been consistently solid in the Coachella Valley, posting four top-20 finishes in six starts at this event, including T6 finishes in both 2020 and 2024. Burns' strengths line up well with this multi-course setup, where success often hinges on putting and converting birdie chances. Last season, he ranked first in strokes gained putting (+0.983 per round) and 16th in birdie-or-better conversion, a profile that sets up extremely well in what is typically a low-scoring birdie-fest. Given his history here and his elite performance on the greens, Burns sets up as a high-ceiling play at $9,800 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
January 21, 2026
After a strong 2025 with 10 top-25 finishes, Akshay Bhatia will kick off his 2026 season at The American Express. He hasn't had much luck here before, missing the cut in 2020, 2021, and 2024, but the course setup should fit his game, which favors precision and putting over power alone. Last year, he ranked 14th in strokes gained on approach, 35th in putting, and 17th in birdie or better conversion. His biggest issue is off the tee, where he was just 103rd in strokes gained and 155th in total driving, but if he can keep it in play, he has a chance to finally turn things around here. Despite his history, at $7,800 on DraftKings, he's worth a long look in fantasy lineups.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
January 21, 2026
Christiaan Bezuidenhout kicks off his 2026 season after a strong fall stretch, where he recorded two top-10 finishes in his last three starts. He heads to The American Express, an event he knows well, including a runner-up finish in 2024. This multi-course setup rewards short-game play more than raw power, which suits Bezuidenhout. Last season, he was 13th on tour in strokes gained putting (+0.458 per round) and 19th around the green (+0.313). He's also been strong from 100-150 yards, sitting in the 95th percentile in greens in regulation over the past year. At $7,700 on DraftKings, he's trending in the right direction and should be considered for lineups.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
January 21, 2026
Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said on Wednesday that running back
Joe Mixon (foot, ankle) had a medical condition that never improved, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. "He didn't jump off a building. He wasn't doing anything irresponsible. It was a freak thing," Caserio said. The Texans were extremely vague with Mixon's injury all year, and he never ended up playing in 2025. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday that Mixon's status for the 2026 season is also uncertain due to his injury. Unexpectedly, the Texans struggled for consistent production out of their backfield with a mix of veteran
Nick Chubb and
Woody Marks. Marks took over halfway through the year and should be heavily involved again next season, even if Mixon returns. Needless to say, a lot of fantasy managers won't want anything to do with Mixon in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan M. Alexander
January 21, 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver
Tank Dell (knee) is on schedule to participate in offseason workouts, according to general manager Nick Caserio. "Tank is doing awesome. We would anticipate him being ready for the start of the offseason program," Caserio said. Head coach DeMeco Ryans also said earlier this week that he was excited to see Dell return next season. Dell was on the Physically Unable to Perform list for the entire 2025 season after he tore his ACL, MCL, and LCL in Week 16 of the 2024 season. The 26-year-old needed multiple surgeries to fix his knee, although he appears to be making notable progress and could be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season this fall, depending on how he progresses during the offseason. The Texans are optimistic that Dell will be able to contribute next year, but in what could be a crowded WR room in Houston, fantasy managers should pump the brakes on Dell returning to fantasy relevance immediately.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chancellor Johnson
January 21, 2026
Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula pinned the selection of wide receiver
Keon Coleman in the 2024 draft on the coaching staff and said that general manager Brandon Beane was "being a team player," and that Coleman wasn't at the top of Beane's list at the time, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. Buffalo fired head coach Sean McDermott on Monday and promoted Beane to president of football operations. The Bills drafted Coleman in the second round in 2024 out of Florida State, and he's been a bust in his two seasons with the team, catching 67 of 116 targets for 970 yards and eight touchdowns in 26 games. Not only has his production been a disappointment, but he has also dealt with maturity issues and has been suspended by the team for his actions off the field, which include arriving late to a team meeting. With McDermott now gone, that doesn't bode well for Coleman being able to turn things around in Year 3.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia
January 21, 2026
Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports that free-agent utility man
Enrique Hernandez (elbow) "remains a target" of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hernandez underwent surgery on his left elbow early in the offseason, so he may not be ready for the start of 2026. Still, it appears Los Angeles may still be interested in bringing him back into the fold. Hernandez posted a .203/.255/.366 slash line with 10 home runs, 35 RBI, and 30 runs scored across 256 plate appearances with the Dodgers in 2025. However, he's been a standout playoff performer across multiple postseasons with Los Angeles, and he spent time at every defensive position other than shortstop and catcher this past season. The Dodgers have a crowded depth chart, so Hernandez would likely fill a super-utility role off the bench when healthy if Los Angeles does indeed retain his services.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
January 21, 2026
If former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll doesn't land the Buffalo Bills' head-coaching job, he is expected to wind up as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans under new head coach Robert Saleh, sources told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The Philadelphia Eagles are conducting their offensive-coordinator search with the understanding that Daboll wants the Bills' head-coach job. Daboll has history with the Bills, as he was their OC from 2018 to 2021. If he doesn't go back to Buffalo, Daboll will head to Tennessee, where he'd work with former the former No. 1 overall pick in quarterback
Cameron Ward. The Miami product has the physical skills to succeed in the NFL, but he needs to improve his accuracy after throwing 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his first 17 NFL games in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder
Tommy Edman (ankle) underwent ankle surgery early in the offseason. At the time of the procedure, the expectation was that Edman would be ready for Opening Day. However, The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya speculates that the team's "desire to add (utility infielder)
Andy Ibanez seemingly suggests that Edman's availability to start the season is in doubt." Ibanez signed a one-year, big-league contract with the Dodgers in early January. Edman, who is projected to be the starting second baseman in Los Angeles, posted a .225/.274/.382 slash line with 13 home runs, 49 RBI, 49 runs, and three stolen bases across 377 plate appearances in 2025. If he does indeed miss time to begin the year, the Dodgers would likely turn to a combination of Ibanez,
Miguel Rojas, and
Hyeseong Kim to fill in at second base.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
January 21, 2026
Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports that the New York Yankees have "checked in" with free-agent outfielder
Harrison Bader. New York's priority is known to be re-signing free agent outfielder
Cody Bellinger, but Bader could represent a potential replacement option in left field. Across 501 plate appearances split between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies in 2025, Bader posted a .277/.347/.449 slash line with 17 home runs, 54 RBI, 61 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases. The Yankees are familiar with Bader, as he appeared in 98 games with New York across the 2022 and 2023 seasons and struggled to a .237/.274/.353 slash line with seven home runs, 46 RBI, 43 runs scored, and 19 stolen bases. However, Bader logged his best barrel rate (10.2%) in 2025 since the 2020 season, which could have the Yankees back in on him. Even if New York misses on Bellinger and signs Bader, he would likely split playing time with young outfielder
Jasson Dominguez. As a right-handed hitter with a strong defensive profile, Bader would pair well with the switch-hitting Dominguez, who has defensive issues and had trouble with left-handed pitching in 2025.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
January 21, 2026
Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports that the Toronto Blue Jays explored the idea of trading for current Cleveland Guardians outfielder
Steven Kwan at the 2025 trade deadline. Toronto is known to be searching for potential outfield upgrades, having reportedly made a sizable offer to outfielder
Kyle Tucker before he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Guardians have two years of team control remaining over Kwan before he hits free agency, which is typically around the time Cleveland usually considers turning players into future assets. Across 693 plate appearances for the Guardians in 2025, Kwan posted a .272/.330/.374 slash line with 11 home runs, 56 RBI, 81 runs scored, and 21 stolen bases. He's won four consecutive Gold Glove awards in left field, so an acquiring team would likely plug him in as its everyday left fielder. If Toronto were to trade for Kwan, Blue Jays outfielders
Nathan Lukes and
Anthony Santander would likely lose playing time.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
January 21, 2026
Kurt Kitayama finished tied for 40th at last week's Sony Open in Hawaii. He gained strokes across the board except for putting where he lost 0.53 strokes over the week. Kitayama will hope to continue playing well but will need to find his stroke on the greens in order to have a shot at winning this week. Kitayama finished tied for 58th at last year's American Express and could've finished higher had he not lost 1.24 strokes on approach. Kitayama closed out the 2025 strongly and after a strong showing last week he could continue building momentum early in the 2026 season. Over the past 12 months, Kitayama ranks in the 26th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 50-100 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because at last year's American Express over 15% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
January 21, 2026
Ole Miss star edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen is expected to land at LSU with former head coach Lane Kiffin, according to On3's Pete Nakos. Umanmielen spent his freshman and sophomore seasons at Nebraska before joining the Rebels in 2025. In 15 games this season, he tallied 44 tackles (17 solo), 13 tackles for loss, three sacks, and one pass deflection. He was named a third-team All-SEC performer during his first year in the conference. Heading into his final collegiate season, he should be in for a big year in LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker's defensive system, and he could play his way into an early draft slot in the 2027 NFL Draft if he lives up to the potential.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Transfer Portal on X
January 21, 2026
Scottie Scheffler will make his debut appearance for the 2026 season at this week's American Express in La Quinta, California. Scheffler missed last year's edition due to unfortunate injury where he cut his hand open while cooking dinner. However, in 2024 Scheffler finished tied for 17th. Scheffler had an outstanding 2025 season with six wins including two major championships. He'll look to springboard his 2026 season with a strong showing this week. Over the past 12 months, Scheffler ranks in the 48th percentile in greens in regulation percentage from approach shots 50-100 yards in the fairway. This is important because at last year's American Express over 15% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
January 21, 2026
Robert MacIntyre finished tied for fourth at last week's Sony Open in Hawaii and showed that his form hasn't dipped after finishing the 2025 season strongly. MacIntyre will look to continue his hot streak at this week's American Express in La Quinta, California. The last time MacIntyre played in this event was in 2024 where he missed the cut. MacIntyre hasn't finished worse than tied for 12th in his previous five starts dating back to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship last October where he emerged as the eventual winner. Over the past 12 months, MacIntyre ranks in the 89th percentile in greens in regulation percentage from approach shots 50-100 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because at last year's American Express over 15% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
January 21, 2026
Brian Harman finished tied for 61st at last week's Sony Open in Hawaii and will look to bounce back at this week's American Express in La Quinta, California. At last year's American Express, Harman gained 1.76 strokes putting but lost 0.12 strokes on approach which ultimately led to him missing the cut. Last week, at the Sony Open in Hawaii, Harman gained strokes putting but lost strokes on approach and he'll need to get his approach play dialed in if he wants to be near the top of the leaderboard come Sunday. Over the past 12 months, Harman ranks in the 89th percentile in greens in regulation percentage from approach shots 50-100 yards in the fairway. This is important because at last year's American Express over 15% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
January 21, 2026
Ben Griffin finished tied for 19th at last week's Sony Open in Hawaii and doesn't appear to have missed a beat following his strong finish to the 2025 season. Griffin ended the 2025 season by winning the World Wide Technology Championship last November. In addition to his win at the World Wide Technology Championship, he rattled off five top-15 finishes in his last seven starts to close out the 2025 season. Over the past 12 months, Griffin ranks in the 50th percentile in greens in regulation percentage from approach shots 50-100 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because at last year's American Express over 15% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
January 21, 2026
Matt Fitzpatrick heads into this week's American Express in La Quinta, California fresh off the heels of winning the DP World Tour Championship last November. The win marked his eighth top-10 finish in his last 12 starts dating back to the Rocket Classic last June. This week will be Fitzpatrick's first PGA Tour appearance in 2026 and he is in outstanding form. Over the past 12 months, Fitzpatrick ranks in the 79th percentile in greens in regulation percentage from approach shots 50-100 yards in the fairway. This is important because at last year's American Express over 15% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
January 21, 2026
Patrick Cantlay is one of several top golfers in a surprisingly strong field at this week's American Express in La Quinta, California. Cantlay's last appearance was in September at the Procore Championship where he finished T30. At last year's American Express, Cantlay finished tied for fifth and will look to best that finish and jump start his 2026 season. Over the past 12 months, Cantlay ranks in the 95th percentile in greens in regulation percentage from approach shots 50-100 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because at last year's American Express over 15% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
January 21, 2026
Blades Brown will make his first PGA Tour appearance of 2026 at this week's American Express in La quinta, California. Brown missed the cut at his first Korn Ferry Tour appearance of the year at The Bahamas Golf Classic. Brown made his first PGA Tour appearance in 2025 at this same event and missed the cut. Over the past 12 months, Brown ranks in the 55th percentile in greens in regulation percentage from approach shots 50-100 yards in the fairway. This is important to mention because at last year's American Express over 15% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
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