Sep 5, 2026, 9:46 PM ET

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen is expected to have a larger role in the offense this upcoming season. Allen was forced to miss 13 games last year due to an MCL injury. The 22-year-old is healthy now and is expected to be the primary backup to Breece Hall (groin) in the backfield. Allen is viewed as a dual-threat back who can contribute as a runner and a pass-catcher in the backfield. Sadly, fantasy managers weren't able to see what he could do last season. Hall is already banged up coming into the season, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Jets wanting to slightly lower his workload. If he plays well, Allen could carve out a legitimate role for himself in the Jets' backfield this upcoming season.--Andy Webb
Source: Pro Football Reference

Sep 5, 2026, 9:37 PM ET

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry quietly put together a top-10 season at his position in 2025. The Patriots made some offensive upgrades this offseason, but Henry is expected to remain a focal point. Over the offseason, the Pats added wide receivers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs. The assumption is that Henry will take a backseat to them, but that might not be the case. Henry has finished with 60 or more receptions during his first two seasons with Drake Maye under center. The two of them clearly have good chemistry, which is something you don't mess with. According to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com, Henry is expected to be a key part of the Patriots' offense next season. It's unclear if he'll post another top-10 season, but he should be a viable option.--Andy Webb
Source: Pro Football Reference

Sep 5, 2026, 9:30 PM ET

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike is hopeful to build off a decent rookie campaign. Last season, Dike hauled in 48 receptions with 423 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 17 games. Those stats were good enough to finish as the WR50, but Dike could be trending downward now. The Titans made significant upgrades to their offense this past offseason with Wan'Dale Robinson and drafting Carnell Tate in the first round. Dike might end up as the fourth or fifth wideout on this roster, which doesn't bode well for his fantasy value. The 24-year-old could be worth holding in dynasty leagues, but Dike isn't someone who must be selected in redraft formats.--Andy Webb
Source: Pro Football Reference

Sep 5, 2026, 9:21 PM ET

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton has missed part of training camp due to an undisclosed injury. Head coach Mike Macdonald recently told the media that Horton isn't dealing with a significant injury. The Seahawks haven't given much information on this situation, which is concerning for fantasy managers. It sounds like Horton is going to be fine for the season opener against the New England Patriots. The 23-year-old finished with 13 receptions for 161 receiving yards and five touchdowns in eight games last season. The expectation is that Horton will step into a bigger role this season, but the injury bug is something fantasy managers should be aware of with Horton.--Andy Webb
Source: Pro Football Reference

Sep 5, 2026, 9:15 PM ET

Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon dominated in his debut against Furman on Saturday. The true freshman drew comparisons to Cam Newton with his dynamic athleticism and arm talent. Faizon completed 76.4% of his passes for 226 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing 10 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in a 56-9 blowout win. Faizon was a five-star recruit out of Greensboro, North Carolina, and was the third overall recruit in the class of 2026. The young quarterback will have a tougher task next week in his first collegiate road start at Georgia Tech. He is currently ranked QB35 by RotoBaller.--Chris Blomstrand
Source: Ari Wasserman Of On3

Sep 5, 2026, 8:49 PM ET

Indiana running back Khobie Martin fractured his forearm in the first quarter of the team's season opener against North Texas. The junior running back and the team's highest-rated back last season per PFF totaled 78 carries for 505 yards and six touchdowns last year. Coming into this season, Martin was expected to lead the team in carries but to still split carries with Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. Unfortunately for Martin, he will "miss some time," per head coach Curt Cignetti. Richard carried the ball 15 times for 58 yards and two touchdowns, and Beebe Jr. had 14 carries for 33 yards in Martin's absence on Saturday. Martin entered the week as RotoBaller's 59th-ranked running back, while Richard was ranked 43rd.--Chris Blomstrand
Source: Ari Wasserman Of On3

Sep 5, 2026, 8:11 PM ET

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin will have his home debut delayed due to lightning over the stadium. The highly anticipated matchup against Clemson was set to kick off at 7:49 pm EST. Per the latest reports, the 90-minute warm-up clock will start at 8:10 pm EST, which means a 9:40 pm EST kickoff if there are no more delays.--Chris Blomstrand
Source: Thomas Goldkamp Of On3

Sep 5, 2026, 7:48 PM ET

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington, who has had a tremendous training camp this summer after a strong 2025 season, is seeking a new contract with the team as he gets set to enter the final season of his rookie contract in 2026. Washington has developed excellent chemistry with quarterback Trevor Lawrence and has become his trusted safety valve, and because of that, he wants to be compensated accordingly. Washington and the Jaguars' front office have been in communication. There is a chance that something between the two sides gets done before Week 1 of the regular season, and the 24-year-old would prefer to get it done before then and not have talks linger into the regular season. Fowler adds that the Jaguars would be comfortable continuing talks into the season. Washington is likely comparing himself to Arizona Cardinals wideout Michael Wilson, who just got $25 million a year from the Cardinals in a new deal. After catching 58 of 95 targets for 847 yards and five touchdowns in 16 regular-season games in 2025, Washington is rising up fantasy draft boards this year as a WR3/flex with upside going into his fourth year in the NFL.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler

Sep 5, 2026, 7:41 PM ET

Minnesota Vikings legend Harrison Smith is returning to the Vikings for a 15th season, signing a one-year deal worth $12.25 million on Saturday, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The six-time Pro Bowler and former All-Pro has a maximum value of $16.25 million with playoff incentives. The Vikings released the 37-year-old safety back in March with a post-June 1 designation to avoid a $25 million base salary guarantee of his contract in 2026. The former first-rounder back in 2012 from Notre Dame is no longer in his prime, but he will return to the Vikes for one more season as a valuable veteran defensive back. In 15 games with the Vikings last year in his 14th NFL season, Smith had 54 tackles (37 solo), one sack, two interceptions, 10 pass breakups, a forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Smith made five straight Pro Bowl appearances from 2015 to 2019 and has only played for Minnesota in his 15-year career. He has racked up 1,180 combined tackles, 21.5 sacks, 39 interceptions, and 106 pass breakups in 207 regular-season games.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Sep 5, 2026, 7:14 PM ET

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes (hip) is absent from the starting lineup on Saturday against the division-rival Athletics at T-Mobile Park after crashing into the outfield wall and injuring his hip on Friday night, according to MLB.com. Dominic Canzone is starting in right field and is batting in the two-hole against A's left-hander Jeffrey Springs. Montes is considered day-to-day with soreness in his left hip and appears to have avoided a significant injury, so the young outfielder could be back in action as early as Sunday's series finale against the A's. The Mariners' No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, put up big numbers in 123 minor-league games between Double-A Arkansas and Triple-A Tacoma this year before his call-up recently, slashing .249/.369/.558 with a .928 OPS, 38 home runs, 96 RBI, 99 runs scored, and eight stolen bases in 542 plate appearances. For Montes' raw power alone, he is a worthy fantasy baseball stash in deep-mixed leagues. In his first three MLB games, the 21-year-old Cuban outfielder has gone 3-for-11 with a homer, three RBI, two runs, a walk, and four strikeouts. Montes is rostered in only 6% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Sep 5, 2026, 7:10 PM ET

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson currently has an ADP of 130.8, and he's emerging as a potential sleeper in PPR leagues because of his anticipated role. Robinson is coming off a fantastic season with the Giants, catching 92 of his 140 targets for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns. He's not a major threat for otherworldly yardage or touchdown totals, but he was peppered with targets in New York, and that trend should continue in Tennessee. First of all, the Titans gave him a four-year, $78 million contract, demonstrating a financial commitment to getting him heavily involved, especially as rookie Carnell Tate adjusts to the NFL. Furthermore, Robinson's new offensive coordinator in Tennessee is Brian Daboll, who was the Giants' head coach for the first portion of last season. Assuming Daboll's Titans offense looks similar to his Giants offense, Robinson should continue to fetch a very high target share, making him a very appealing target in PPR leagues, especially at his current ADP. Robinson has top-25 receiver upside after finishing as the WR14 last year, yet he's being drafted as the WR46 this year. That's a major discrepancy and could be an opportunity for managers to get a steal in the 10th round of fantasy drafts.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Sep 5, 2026, 7:07 PM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (knee, biceps) is officially out for a third straight game on Saturday against the visiting Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. Catcher Dalton Rushing is serving as the designated hitter and will bat seventh against Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli. Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to recurring left-knee and right-biceps injuries, and now he has been out for the last three games as the team's full-time DH, a first in his three seasons in L.A. The Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts have been hopeful that the 32-year-old four-time MVP will avoid a trip to the injured list, and the skipper revealed that Ohtani will hit in the cage on Saturday. How the six-time All-Star responds "will be telling" regarding a potential IL stint. Fantasy managers should not be holding out hope that Ohtani will pitch again during the month of September, and depending on how he feels after taking swings on Saturday, he could be shut down as a hitter, too, so that he is closer to full health for the start of the playoffs in October. The Japanese superstar has not been himself at the plate lately as he continues to play through multiple injuries, but his overall line still looks quite good in 2026 at .279/.381/.525 with a .906 OPS, 30 home runs, 80 RBI, 89 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET

New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams is trending up in fantasy football after stringing together three impressive preseason games. The Washington State product scored a touchdown in all three contests, and he totaled six catches for 166 yards despite playing limited snaps. The Patriots have A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs firmly entrenched as their top two wide receivers, but Williams could push for the No. 3 receiver role, especially after Kayshon Boutte was traded to Houston last month. The 23-year-old is looking to build off his three-touchdown season as a rookie last year. He ranks as the WR119 in RotoBaller's redraft rankings, but he could get onto the fantasy radar by midseason, especially if either Brown or Doubs miss any time.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 PM ET

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has emerged as a viable fantasy option in deeper leagues this season. Rodgers lacks true rushing upside, and he's certainly past his peak even as a passer. After all, he has confirmed that the 2026 season will be his last. Nevertheless, he continues to hold deep-league appeal, given the Steelers' improved wide receiver room. Pittsburgh made a diligent effort to improve its pass-catching unit this offseason, acquiring Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts. Pittman is coming off a WR18 finish, fueled by 80 catches and seven touchdowns. The unit also features DK Metcalf, who is back for his second year in Pittsburgh after catching 59 passes for 850 yards and six touchdowns in 2025. Beyond the receiver room, Rodgers should also get support in the passing game from Jaylen Warren and Pat Freiermuth. As it stands, the veteran quarterback ranks as the QB27 in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings. He currently has an ADP of 218.7, which means he'll be available on the waiver wire in many leagues.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller