January 13, 2026
After a 2024 season loaded with close calls, last year for Collin Morikawa looked like more of the same at the beginning. Most of the success over the last 18 months can be attributed to his better putting statistics over that time. However, the issues with the flat stick returned toward the back half of the season, as the 28-year-old averaged -0.655 strokes gained putting over his last nine measured starts. That doesn't inspire much confidence at a tournament that historically requires holing a ton of putts. His ball-striking ability will always keep him around for most events. But a place that has such an emphasis on Morikawa's glaring weakness is certainly the place that gives a decent reason to hold off on the two-time major winner this week.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (groin) will play on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers conclude a back-to-back with this matchup, and it was initially uncertain if Doncic would play after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. Ahead of tip-off, the Lakers have upgraded Doncic's status to available. Doncic eased his way to 42 points on Monday night against the Sacramento Kings and has averaged 34.0 points for the month. Additionally, he has notched 7.2 rebounds, 8.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game in January.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
From a ball striking perspective, Kurt Kitayama is as good as you could expect. He finished 2025 ranked seventh in strokes gained from tee to green (+1.094), ranking inside the top 40 in all three individual metrics. Putting is the missing piece of the equation for the 32-year-old, who ranked 148th in strokes gained putting (-0.269). Even at this week's event at Waialae, Kitayama has only gained strokes on the greens once in four career appearances. The bright side is that he has continuously done enough to post solid finishes, and at $10,200, he'll be a decent safe play for DFS lineups.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
January 13, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Max Christie (illness) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Christie is battling an illness and may be absent from the Mavericks' lineup for the first time since Dec. 22. The 22-year-old has made eight straight starts, averaging 15.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over that span. If Christie can't play in Wednesday's game, we may see
Klay Thompson join the starting lineup. At the same time,
Jaden Hardy could also have a larger role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot, sciatica) will be active against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The team has upgraded James' status from questionable to available. James is good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back after putting in a 33-minute shift in Monday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. The legendary forward, who turned 41 on Dec. 30, has started 2026 strongly, posting 27.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Although Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd announced Monday that Washington would be out for a week, his questionable designation hints he could be ready to play even sooner. If Washington misses a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday,
Naji Marshall will continue to have additional fantasy value. He has been a starter in each of the last four games, averaging 17.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.0 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Brooklyn Nets point guard
Egor Demin (foot) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Brooklyn will also have
Cam Thomas (hamstring) back, meaning fewer minutes for
Drake Powell,
Nolan Traore, and
Tyrese Martin. Powell started in Demin's spot on Monday and is poised to return to the second unit on Wednesday night. Demin could do significant damage against the Pelicans, who give up the second-most assists to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward
Cam Thomas (hamstring) will be active on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has removed Thomas from the injury report after he sat out Monday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks to manage his left hamstring injury. Thomas has been limited to 22.8 minutes per game this month, averaging 14.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. As a microwave scorer, Thomas has a very attractive fantasy matchup on Wednesday, as New Orleans owns the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) won't be ready to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Last week, Poeltl was cleared for contact, but he remains sidelined due to a lower back strain. The Austrian giant has been out since Dec. 21. During his absence, rookie
Collin Murray-Boyles has become a regular starter at center, producing some really exciting performances. Across January, Murray-Boyles has averaged 10.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 2.0 steals in 30.2 minutes. On Wednesday, Murray-Boyles may have an even larger workload, with
Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) listed as questionable on the injury report.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (ankle) won't be in action on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, missing a third consecutive game. With Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) also sidelined,
Jamal Shead is likely to maintain a starting role on Wednesday night. Shead started both games of a recent back-to-back against the Philadelphia 76ers and had two very contrasting performances. He finished the first game on Sunday with 22 points but produced a three-point dud in Monday's loss. On Wednesday, Shead faces a more attractive fantasy matchup against a team that allows the third-most points in the Eastern Conference.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Washington Wizards point guard
Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) won't be in the lineup on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Young officially became a member of the Wizards late last week, but a couple of health issues will delay his debut for his new team. The talented playmaker is sidelined due to an MCL sprain and a quadriceps contusion. Youngsters
Bub Carrington and
Tre Johnson will get more playing time with Young on the shelf.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (calf) will have his playing time restricted to 18 minutes on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports. On Monday against the Sacramento Kings, Hachimura was cleared to make his first appearance of the new year, but he didn't see any action off the Lakers' bench. It looks to be a different story on Tuesday as the Lakers complete a back-to-back. However, fantasy managers won't get full value from Hachimura, whose season average for minutes stands at 32.5 per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Thuc Nhi Nguyen
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) is in danger of missing Wednesday's fantastic fantasy matchup against the Washington Wizards. Zubac missed the end of Monday's win over the Charlotte Hornets due to a left ankle sprain and could now sit out an entire contest. If Zubac can't play through the injury, the Clippers will probably reintroduce
Brook Lopez to the starting lineup, with
Yanic Konan Niederhauser potentially rejoining the rotation.
John Collins is also an option to fill minutes at the center position. Washington allows the most fantasy points in the league to centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. Leonard has been a regular on the injury report lately due to an ankle injury, but he hasn't missed time since Nov. 22. After shaking off the questionable tag on Monday night, Leonard dropped 35 points on the Charlotte Hornets. If Leonard can't shed the questionable tag on Wednesday,
Nicolas Batum,
Kobe Sanders, and
Jordan Miller could see more action.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (Achilles) will remain out on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors. The team ruled Grant out for the contest after initially listing him as doubtful. Grant hasn't played since mid-December and will miss his 14th consecutive game due to left Achilles tendinitis.
Sidy Cissoko is poised to make another start in Grant's absence, while the entire group must also cover for
Deni Avdija (back) on Tuesday night. Grant's next chance to return will be on Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard
VJ Edgecombe (adductor) is on the injury report with a probable tag ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 20-year-old is dealing with a left adductor contusion, but the issue isn't expected to keep him off the floor against Cleveland. When these teams first faced off this season, Edgecombe managed only seven points in 37 minutes. The rookie has been going through growing pains all season, but his overall numbers are solid. Across 34 appearances, Edgecombe has averaged 16.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.6 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Paul George (knee) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran star has played in 10 of the last 11 games and is expected to suit up on Wednesday. George has struggled with his shot lately, averaging 15.5 points in January. Over his last two outings, George has connected on just 1-of-13 attempts from beyond the arc. On Wednesday night, George will be in a good spot to end his shooting slump, as teams are hitting a league-high 38.6 percent of their threes against the Cavaliers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is considered probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Embiid returned from a one-game absence in Monday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors and appears ready for a second consecutive appearance. On Monday, Embiid had seven turnovers in 36 minutes, but he also did plenty of positive things in a 115-102 victory. The former MVP posted 27 points and collected eight rebounds, along with four assists and two steals. Wednesday's matchup will be more difficult for Embiid, as Cleveland has limited centers to 19.9 points per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (hand) will not require surgery on his injured left hand, the team announced on Tuesday. He is expected to "heal from the injury" in approximately six weeks. Davis was previously expected to undergo surgery, which would have sidelined him for "several months." Still, it's possible Davis has played his final game as a Maverick, with trade rumors surrounding him. With Davis out,
Daniel Gafford will continue to start at center, though he has also faced health issues in 2025-26.
Moussa Cisse and
Dwight Powell round out the remaining center options for Dallas.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 13, 2026
Buffalo Bills tight end
Dalton Kincaid (knee, calf) was listed as a limited participant in the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday. Kincaid has been battling a knee injury since Week 16, but he suffered a calf injury in Sunday's Wild-Card win over the Jacksonville Jaguars that had him in a walking boot after the game as a precaution. The 26-year-old should be ready to play this weekend in the Divisional Round on Saturday against the Denver Broncos, but we'll keep a close eye on his practice status the rest of the week. If active, Kincaid should be one of the top aerial targets for quarterback
Josh Allen, especially with both receivers
Gabe Davis (knee) and
Tyrell Shavers (knee) done for the year with torn ACLs. In fantasy football playoff leagues, Kincaid should be considered a top-three TE this week. In the win over the Jags, he had three grabs for 28 yards and his sixth touchdown of the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buffalo Bills PR
January 13, 2026
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall (knee, ankle) will be listed as a limited participant on the team's estimated injury report on Tuesday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Pearsall is back at practice for the first time since Dec. 31 after aggravating a PCL sprain in his right knee. The 25-year-old has a shot to return for the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Seattle Seahawks, but Pearsall should still be considered very questionable for the weekend. The Niners really could use the former first-rounder back after they lost tight end
George Kittle to a torn Achilles tendon last weekend. If Pearsall is limited or misses yet another game due to knee and ankle injuries,
Demarcus Robinson could be in line for heavy targets for the second straight week. Robinson broke out for six catches, 111 yards, and a touchdown on a season-high seven targets in the Wild-Card win over the Eagles with Pearsall out.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner
January 13, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced on Tuesday that star tight end
George Kittle (Achilles) will have surgery to fix his torn Achilles tendon on Wednesday. Kittle tore his right Achilles tendon in Sunday's win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild-Card round, so the team will be without him for the rest of the postseason and most likely the start of next season. He also missed time with injuries in 2025, but when healthy, he was a top-five fantasy TE in terms of half-PPR points per game (12.1) with 57 catches on 69 targets for 628 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 regular-season contests. The rest of the way,
Jake Tonges will step in as San Fran's top pass-catching TE. In the win over the Chicago Bears on Dec. 28 without Kittle available, Tonges had seven catches for 60 yards and his fifth touchdown of the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: San Francisco 49ers
January 13, 2026
After finishing the regular season with an NFL-best 1,621 rushing yards, Buffalo Bills running back
James Cook had an underwhelming outing in his first game of the postseason. The 26-year-old was held to just 46 rushing yards on 15 carries and five receiving yards on two catches by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Cook's regular-season track record should afford him the benefit of the doubt from fantasy managers. However, he will face another very difficult run defense in the Divisional round when Buffalo travels to Denver to take on the Broncos. The Broncos defense finished the regular season ranked third in the NFL in yards per carry allowed (3.9) and tied for fourth in rushing touchdowns allowed (11). Additionally, Buffalo's already depleted pass-catching corps lost another two wide receivers in
Gabe Davis (knee) and
Tyrell Shavers (knee), who both suffered season-ending knee injuries in the Wild Card round. As a result, Denver could be even more geared up to stop Cook and take away the run. Cook remains a high-end running back option, but fantasy managers may want to downgrade expectations heading into the Divisional round.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
January 13, 2026
Buffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen (foot, knee, finger) is dealing with three injuries and was limited in Tuesday's walkthrough practice. Allen has played through a nagging foot injury since Week 17, but the injuries to his knee and finger are new. None of the injuries are expected to keep him from playing in Saturday's Divisional Round contest against the hosting Denver Broncos. Even though the Broncos allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to opposing QBs during the regular season, Allen should be considered one of the two best fantasy football options at the position this week. The 29-year-old finished the regular season as the top QB in overall fantasy points with 39 total touchdowns (a league-high 14 rushing) in 17 contests. Allen threw for 273 yards and scored three times (two rushing) in the Wild-Card win over the Jaguars.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buffalo Bills PR
January 13, 2026
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Khalil Shakir was one of the stars of his team's Wild Card Weekend win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, recording 12 receptions for 82 yards on 12 targets. On a day when no other Buffalo pass-catcher earned more than five targets, Shakir proved he has earned the trust of Bills quarterback
Josh Allen. Heading into the team's Divisional round matchup against the Denver Broncos, Allen may be forced to lean on Shakir even more heavily. Buffalo wide receivers
Gabe Davis (knee) and
Tyrell Shavers (knee) both suffered season-ending knee injuries during the game against Jacksonville, further depleting an already undermanned Bills' wide receiver corps. Outside of Shakir, Buffalo will likely be relying on wideouts
Keon Coleman and
Brandin Cooks, both of whom recorded fewer than 40 receptions during the regular season. Even in a tough matchup against Denver, Shakir profiles as a high-floor wide receiver option for fantasy managers given his high likelihood for significant target volume.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
January 13, 2026
University of Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq is leaving school early and entering the 2026 NFL Draft, per ESPN's Pete Thamel. Across 14 games for the Ducks in 2025, Sadiq recorded 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns. Sadiq, who will play the entirety of his rookie season in the NFL at just 21 years old, is widely considered the top tight end prospect in the draft and appears likely to be a first-round selection. Per Thamel, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has Sadiq ranked as the number 10 overall player in the 2026 draft class. Regardless of where he ends up being selected, Sadiq could have a chance to contribute at the NFL level immediately. For fantasy managers in both redraft and dynasty formats, Sadiq is a name to know heading into the 2026 season.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Pete Thamel
January 13, 2026
Houston Texans running back
Woody Marks posted a huge performance in his first career playoff game, recording 112 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Texans running back
Jawhar Jordan (ankle) sidelined by an ankle injury, Marks played 71% of Houston's offensive snaps and earned 19 out of the team's 29 carries by running backs. Jordan may be able to return for the Texans' Divisional round matchup against the New England Patriots, but he was unable to practice leading into the Wild Card round after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 18. Even if Jordan is active, Marks figures to remain in a prominent role in the Houston backfield. Dating back to Week 11, the 25-year-old has earned at least 17 touches in six out of his last eight games played. Even in a difficult matchup against New England, Marks profiles as a viable running back option for fantasy managers heading into the Divisional round.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
January 13, 2026
After missing his team's final five games of the regular season due to a foot injury, Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze returned to the field for Chicago's Wild Card Weekend win over the Green Bay Packers. However, the 23-year-old recorded just two catches for 44 yards and played only 69% of Chicago's offensive snaps. On the bright side, Odunze was targeted six times by Bears quarterback
Caleb Williams. Still, Williams attempted 48 total passes, his most in any game this year. As a result, Odunze finished the game with fewer targets than fellow wideouts
DJ Moore and
Luther Burden III, as well as tight end
Colston Loveland. With another week to recover, Odunze could be a larger part of the Bears' game plan in the Divisional round against the Los Angeles Rams. However, his lingering injury uncertainty and Chicago's depth of quality pass-catchers make Odunze difficult for fantasy managers to trust.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
January 13, 2026
According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (back) will play against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Powell was sidelined for Sunday's 124-112 loss to the Thunder due to soreness in his lower back. With Powell active,
Pelle Larsson will return to Miami's second unit after stepping up while Powell was absent against OKC. The 24-year-old finished with 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Ira Winderman
January 13, 2026
New England Patriots running back
TreVeyon Henderson was one of the standout offensive rookies of the 2025 season. However, the 23-year-old underwhelmed in his first postseason appearance by recording just 36 scrimmage yards on 10 touches against the Los Angeles Chargers. Veteran Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson was the star of the team's backfield against the Chargers, racking up 128 scrimmage yards on 13 touches. Stevenson also out-snapped Henderson 40 to 25. In the divisional round, New England will face one of the NFL's best defenses in the Houston Texans. Houston completely dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round, allowing just 63 total rushing yards. Between the difficult matchup and the playing time question marks, Henderson's fantasy stock has taken a hit heading into the Divisional round. For fantasy managers in playoff leagues facing a choice between the two Patriots running backs, Stevenson may be the safer option.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
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