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Puka Nacua Remains Under NFL Review Ahead of Week 1
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua remains under NFL review as Week 1 approaches, and another off-field story surfaced Tuesday. According to the New York Post, Nacua's former girlfriend Hallie Aiono discussed experiencing betrayal, abuse and neglect during a past relationship while explaining why she is seeking professional help. She did not describe a specific incident or explicitly accuse Nacua of committing abuse in the video. Separately, Nacua is facing a civil lawsuit from Madison Atiabi, who alleges he bit her shoulder during a New Year's Eve gathering. Nacua's attorney has disputed allegations in the suit and characterized the biting as consensual horseplay. The NFL has not announced a suspension, and Nacua was not placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List over the weekend, though his situation remains under league review. He caught 129 passes for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 games last season. Until the league makes a decision, his availability for the Rams' Sept. 10 opener against San Francisco remains something fantasy managers need to watch.
Source: New York Post
Source: New York Post
Angels Being Sold to Rams Owner Stan Kroenke
The Los Angeles Angels are being sold to Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, pending MLB approval. Kroenke is collecting professional sports franchises at this point, as he also owns the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth, and Arsenal Football Club. It puts an end to a tumultuous ownership tenure for long-time Angels owner Arte Moreno, the first Latino majority owner in MLB, who purchased the Angels from the Walt Disney Company in 2003 on the heels of their first and only World Series championship. Moreno immediately brought in Vladimir Guerrero and Bartolo Colon. The franchise won the American League West five times in a six-year span from 2004 to 2009, but the Angels have made the playoffs once since 2010, spoiling the prime years of Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. Moreno was often criticized for being too heavy-handed in baseball operations. Things began to change when the Angels brought in long-time St. Louis Cardinals head of baseball operations John Mozeliak to trade controllable players and reshape the front office and coaching staff.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Raleek Brown Destined for Big Things in Week 1
Texas running back Raleek Brown makes his team debut against Texas State on Saturday, so he's set up well in that favorable matchup. Brown transferred in from Arizona State, where he rushed for 1,141 yards and four touchdowns across 186 carries last season; he also had 239 receiving yards and two scores across 34 receptions. Texas also has transfer Hollywood Smothers in the backfield, and it could lead to a split backfield this coming season. The Longhorns are a high-powered offense, so both backs could shine as fantasy assets, and especially so in matchups like Texas has for Week 1. Looking back to last year, Texas State allowed 164.8 rushing yards per game, and Texas should achieve that with ease this Saturday. Despite being in a split backfield, fantasy owners can confidently start Brown in Week 1, and likely in most matchups going forward.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kyle Monangai Week-to-Week With his Knee Injury
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that running back Kyle Monangai (knee) is more week-to-week with his knee injury, according to Mason Williams of NWI.com. Monangai suffered a right-knee injury in training camp practice on Aug. 16 and is still no closer to returning to the field, which is bad news for his availability for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday, Sept. 13, against the Carolina Panthers. If the 24-year-old is not available to start the year, Roschon Johnson will be the favorite for change-of-pace backup duties behind starter D'Andre Swift. Monangai's injury makes Swift a more appealing RB2, at least in the short term. After being taken in the seventh round last year from Rutgers, Monangai impressed with 783 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns on 169 carries in 17 regular-season contests, adding only 18 receptions on 30 targets for 164 yards as a receiver. His knee injury and lack of receiving skills out of the backfield are causing him to slip on fantasy draft boards, and RotoBaller has Monangai ranked as the RB40 for the 2026 season. Despite his injury, Monangai is still the handcuff for Swift managers.
Source: NWI.com - Mason Williams
Source: NWI.com - Mason Williams
Terrance Carter Jr. Eyes Fast Start in Favorable Week 1 Matchup
Texas Tech tight end Terrance Carter Jr. will face Abilene Christian to open the college football season. The Wildcats played in Week 0, losing to Lamar. Abilene Christian allowed a pair of Lamar tight ends to go for 65 yards and two touchdowns on seven catches in that contest. That sets Carter up for a possible big fantasy outing in Week 1. Carter is coming off a 55-catch season in which he produced 624 yards and five touchdowns. The 12th-ranked Red Raiders have some new faces on offense and are led by quarterback Will Hammond, who has just three career starts, but the offense should have no problems excelling this coming week. Carter is a strong fantasy starting option based on what he did last season and what Abilene Christian allowed last week, so fire him up confidently this week. Carter could be a high-end fantasy TE for the full season as well.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Michael Arroyo Could be Next Mariners Prospect to Debut
Seattle Mariners infield/outfield prospect Michael Arroyo cooled after a hot start to his Triple-A campaign, but is heating up again for Tacoma, going 8-for-26 (.308) with a double, a triple, a home run, one stolen base, and a 3:4 BB:K over his last seven games for the Rainiers. It brings the slash line to .271/.349/.481 for the Mariners' top offensive prospect, with eight home runs and three steals in 44 games since being promoted to Triple-A in early July (18 home runs, 16 steals in 109 games including Double-A). The jump to the higher level has not fazed him, with virtually identical strikeout (16.7 percent) and walk rates (8.1 percent), along with a 10-point improvement in OPS (.830). The Mariners have aggressively promoted other top prospects this season, with Colt Emerson, Kade Anderson, and Lazaro Montes all making their debuts in 2026, and Arroyo could be next in line. With solid hit, power, and speed tools, the 21-year-old possesses a solid all-around skill set that could make him a sneaky fantasy option down the stretch if he were to get regular at-bats, making him a stash-worthy option in deeper 12+ team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Bo Davidson Climbing the Redraft Stash Ranks
San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Bo Davidson closed August with a bang, going 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, five RBI, and two runs scored on Sunday for Triple-A Sacramento. The Giants' eighth-ranked prospect hit .406 with eight doubles, seven home runs, and more walks (10) than strikeouts (nine) over his last 17 games. Since getting promoted in mid-July, the 6-foot-1 slugger has looked quite comfortable, slashing .290/.374/.497 while cutting his strikeout rate from 23.5 percent to 16.8 percent and producing some impressive exit velocity (EV), with his average EV sitting at 91.7 mph, which is good for 91st percentile. The 24-year-old has made the case for a late-season debut, and with 26 home runs on the year across two levels and 19 steals to boot, he could add a bit of power and speed to fantasy managers' teams down the stretch if called upon, making the left-handed hitter a worthy stash option in deeper 12+ team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Texans Have Had "Productive Talks" With C.J. Stroud on Extension
Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said on Tuesday that he has had "productive talks" with quarterback C.J. Stroud on a potential long-term contract extension, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Caserio said that if nothing gets done before the start of the 2026 regular season, then something will likely be worked out next offseason. According to a source, no deal is imminent. The 24-year-old former second overall pick in 2023 from Ohio State came out swinging as a rookie and threw for 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns, and only five interceptions in 15 regular-season starts. He regressed in each of the last two seasons, though, and threw for 3,041 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 14 regular-season games in 2025 before falling apart in the playoffs. Stroud still has the ability to bounce back to his rookie production, but he will need Houston's supporting cast to step up around him, mainly the offensive line. Receiver Jayden Higgins' season-ending knee injury did not help matters. Fantasy managers should treat Stroud as a low-end QB2 option with upside as he looks to prove to the Texans that he is worth a big contract extension next offseason.
Source: KRPC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Source: KRPC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Bo Jackson Could Shine in Favorable Week 1 Matchup
Ohio State running back Bo Jackson will open his season against Ball State on Saturday, setting him up for a potential huge fantasy showing. Ohio State will be heavily favored to win, and Jackson should be a big part of the game plan. He's the team's lead back after racking up 1,090 yards and six touchdowns across 179 carries a season ago. Jackson caught 19 passes for 200 yards and a score. There are other big-time playmakers on the Buckeyes' offense, like Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin, but there's still plenty of production available for Jackson. Look for him to shine on Saturday before getting the latter portion of the game off as Ohio State eases to victory. Jackson is an easy fantasy start this week, and that will likely be the case most times for the upcoming season.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Tee Higgins Dealing With Minor Heel Contusion
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (heel) is dealing with a heel contusion that is not considered a major concern for the Week 1 regular-season opener, according to Ben Baby of ESPN. Top Bengals wideout Ja'Marr Chase is also being eased back into practices after suffering a left-knee injury in training camp practice last week, but as long as there are no setbacks, both Higgins and Chase are expected to be ready to roll on Sunday, Sept. 13, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite Chase drawing a massive target share as one of the top overall receivers in football, the 27-year-old Higgins gets his, too, in a pass-happy Bengals offense. The former second-rounder in 2020 from Clemson has not had a 1,000-yard receiving season since 2022, but he has racked up 21 touchdown catches in the last two years and went for 846 yards in just 15 games in 2025 in his sixth year in the league. As long as both Higgins and quarterback Joe Burrow stay healthy, Higgins will be a high-end WR2, at the very least, in an explosive pass-first offense in Cincy.
Source: ESPN.com - Ben Baby
Source: ESPN.com - Ben Baby
Seaver King Stays Hot, Adds Some Positional Versatility
Washington Nationals infield prospect Seaver King homered in his latest game this past Sunday, now hitting .340 with a 1.077 OPS, nine home runs, and five stolen bases in 26 games since his return from the injured list on July 30. The Nats' fourth-ranked prospect is now slashing .304/.378/.536 with 14 home runs and nine steals at Triple-A Rochester in 59 games since earning a promotion to the minors' highest level in mid-May. Impressive as he's been, the organization has already stated that they don't intend to promote him to the big-league club this year, but that hasn't stopped them from preparing him to be with the team next season, as the former first-rounder manned third base for the first time in his career two weeks ago, and did so for a second time last week. The 23-year-old can be left on the waiver wire in redraft leagues, but his dynasty stock has helium, and with multiple pathways to the majors (including shortstop and second base), he could have an impact early next year.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Trinidad Chambliss Poised for Success in Week 1 Despite Tough Test
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will start his season with a battle against Louisville on Sunday. The Cardinals, ranked 24th, allowed 303.1 yards and 21.2 points per game a season ago, but like many teams, had several changes since then. Chambliss had a wild offseason, but won a legal battle to play a sixth collegiate season with the Rebels. He completed 66.1% of his passes for 3,937 yards and 22 touchdowns, while tossing just three picks. Chambliss added 527 yards and eight scores on 133 rushing attempts. The dual-threat QB is a good fantasy option against any opponent, even a tougher one like Louisville. Be confident starting him in fantasy leagues in Week 1, and expect bigger outings in the weeks to come. There's some new offensive playmakers around him, but Chambliss will rack up fantasy points in one fashion or another.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
TreVeyon Henderson Not Cleared for Full Practice Participation
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) continues to rehab a right-ankle injury that he suffered last Monday in training camp practice, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. Henderson was present in the locker room on Tuesday and was walking normally, but he has not yet been cleared for a return to full participation. The 23-year-old second-year back's injury does not appear to be serious, but the Patriots are playing it safe in hopes that Henderson will be ready for the Week 1 season opener on Wednesday, Sept. 9, against the Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of the Super Bowl. It may not be a serious injury, but Henderson is running out of time, and the Patriots could limit his workload next Wednesday if he is active. The former second-rounder last year from Ohio State was productive with 911 rushing yards and nine rushing scores on 180 carries in 17 regular-season games, adding 35 catches for 221 yards and another touchdown through the air. However, he was a liability in pass protection and did not make strides in that area this summer in training camp. Therefore, Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson will continue to split backfield work nearly down the middle. Fantasy managers should treat Henderson as a low-end RB2/high-end RB3/flex as he enters Year 2.
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
MarShawn Lloyd "as Ready as He's Ever Been" for Lead-Back Role
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said on Tuesday that running back MarShawn Lloyd is "as ready as he's ever been... he looks good," according to Dennis Krause of Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin. With starting running back Josh Jacobs (groin) on the commissioner's exempt list due to an ongoing domestic-violence allegation, the 25-year-old Lloyd is looking primed to lead Green Bay's backfield to begin the 2026 regular season in Week 1. The Packers acquired RB Kaleb Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday for more RB depth, but he should not be a direct threat to Lloyd as the RB1 if Jacobs indeed is suspended for the start of the season. Lloyd, a third-rounder in 2024 from USC, has played in just one game with the Packers due to multiple injuries, but he has held up well physically to the rigors of training camp and the preseason and looks ready to go. Jacobs will be the Packers' lead back whenever he returns, but Lloyd's speed and athleticism make him an intriguing RB3/flex target in upcoming fantasy football drafts.
Source: Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin - Dennis Krause
Source: Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin - Dennis Krause
Charlie Condon Remains a Worthy Power Bat to Stash
Colorado Rockies corner infield/outfield prospect Charlie Condon had a productive week last week at Triple-A Albuquerque, going 7-for-19 (.368) with a pair of doubles, four RBI, six runs scored, and a 4:3 BB:K during a five-game hit streak. The Rockies' third-ranked prospect is slashing a solid .271/.390/.506 with 22 home runs this season for the Isotopes, but to date, has yet to earn a call-up to the majors. Though his strikeout rate is a bit on the high side at 24.7 percent (40th percentile), the former first-rounder doesn't chase much (19.6 percent, 91st percentile), which helps him draw walks at a 12.9 percent clip (70th percentile), which is something that should translate to the big leagues. But with a healthy, productive big-league outfield and corner infielders, it seems there has simply been no room for him, especially given that the 23-year-old is not on the 40-man roster. Still, the 6-foot-4 slugger possesses big power, and the team likely wants to see how he handles major league pitching before next season, so in anticipation of an eventual call-up, he remains one of the top stash options for managers looking for some power production down the stretch.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
