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
January 13, 2026
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (lower body) won't play on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes and is considered day-to-day. Reports indicate that Thomas recently aggravated a lower-body injury. Thomas tops the Blues with 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) through 42 games and stands as the team's only player to reach at least 25 points this season. With Thomas sidelined, Brayden Schenn and Dalibor Dvorsky will operate as the top-six centers. At the same time, Nick Bjugstad (upper body) will return from a 15-game absence and slot into the lineup as the third-line center.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 13, 2026
Despite a disappointing 2025 season in which they failed to reach the playoffs, the Baltimore Ravens are standing behind franchise quarterback
Lamar Jackson, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. "I want him to be my quarterback," owner Steve Bisciotti said on Tuesday. Baltimore's owner also said that Jackson, who is his own agent, seemed amenable to a new deal and made it clear he wants to get something done before free agency begins in March. There were rumors late in the 2025 season that the Ravens might consider trading the 29-year-old MVP in the offseason due to a rift with head coach John Harbaugh, but that pretty much ended when the Ravens surprisingly fired Harbaugh last week. Jackson missed several games due to a hamstring injury early in the season and just never looked like himself, finishing as the QB20 in fantasy points with 2,549 passing yards, 21 TDs, and seven interceptions. He also only ran for two touchdowns. With better health, Jackson will be a prime bounce-back candidate in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
January 13, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Luguentz Dort (foot) won't play on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Dort is dealing with a sore left foot and will miss his 10th game of the season. The 26-year-old Canadian could see action versus the Rockets, barring any setbacks on Thursday. While Dort is sidelined during tonight's tilt,
Ajay Mitchell will likely see more minutes and could be an excellent option for fantasy managers.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Tyrell Shavers (knee) suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's Wild-Card win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Sean McDermott. It's another big hit to an already very thin Bills receiving room going into a challenging road matchup in the Divisional Round against the Denver Broncos and their stout defense. In addition to Shavers, the Bills also lost veteran wideout
Gabe Davis (knee) to a torn ACL on Sunday. It means that veteran
Brandin Cooks and
Keon Coleman will be asked to step up behind WR1
Khalil Shakir this week, with
Curtis Samuel (elbow) potentially coming off Injured Reserve this week to provide receiving depth on Saturday in Denver. Given the timing of Shavers' serious injury, he most likely will not be ready to go for the start of the 2026 campaign this fall. He had only 15 catches for 245 yards and one TD on 23 targets in his second year in the NFL during the regular season.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Alaina Geztenberg
January 13, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers opened linebacker Fred Warner's (ankle) 21-day practice window on Tuesday and hope that he'll be available to play in the NFC Championship game if the team advances past the division-rival Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round of the playoffs this Saturday, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Warner is taking part in the 49ers' walkthrough practice on Tuesday, but he won't be activated from Injured Reserve to play against Seattle this weekend. The 29-year-old fractured and dislocated his right ankle back in Week 6, and he's been out ever since. Warner said that if it were up to him, he'd play this weekend. Warner's return would be a huge boost to a banged-up 49ers defense, but they'll have to get past the top-seeded Seahawks this weekend first. The four-time All-Pro linebacker had 51 tackles (28 solo), three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in six games in 2025 before his injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith
January 13, 2026
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) was activated from long-term Injured Reserve and is available for selection on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. He has been out for 23 games due to a lower-body injury. Before going on the shelf for nearly two months, Walman registered 10 points (three goals, seven assists), 23 shots, and 31 blocks in 17 appearances. The Penguins also activated goaltender Tristan Jarry (lower body) from long-term Injured Reserve on Tuesday, though it's unclear whether he will start the game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 13, 2026
Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (upper body) is a game-time decision on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. He's hoping to return from a two-game absence. Terry exited from the lineup after bouncing back from a slump with seven points (three goals, four assists) in five games. He is Anaheim's second-highest scorer, sitting on 42 points (13 goals, 29 assists) in 43 games. If Terry returns to action, Nikita Nesterenko is projected to be the odd man out.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 13, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni announced on Tuesday that he has "decided to make a change at offensive coordinator," parting ways with Kevin Patullo. However, Sirianni said he's open to keeping Patullo around on the staff in another role. Under Patullo in 2025, the Eagles' offense struggled mightily a year after winning the Super Bowl. He served as the team's passing-game coordinator before getting promoted to OC. In 2024, Philly's offense ranked second in rushing yards (179.3 per game), seventh in scoring (27.2 points per game), and 10th in third-down conversion rate (41.7%). This year, the Eagles ranked 18th in rushing (116.9 YPG), 19th in scoring (22.3 PPG), and 24th in third-down conversion rate (37.1%), with the NFL's highest three-and-out rate. The Eagles' offense was the highest-paid, too, only raising expectations that they did not meet.
--Keith HernandezSource: Philadelphia Eagles
January 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher
Chase Shugart was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. In exchange, the Pirates receive infielder Francisco Loreto. Shugart was designated for assignment by the Pirates last week, but will now be shipped out for an 18-year-old infielder. Last season, Shugart registered a 3.40 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and a 31/17 K/BB ratio across 35 games with the Pirates. The 29-year-old could be an interesting back-end of the bullpen option. Loreto wasn't regarded as one of the Phillies' top prospects anyway. He slashed .237/.332/.396 with five home runs and 16 RBI in Rookie-ball last season.
--Andy WebbSource: Charlotte Varnes
January 13, 2026
Washington Capitals forward Justin Sourdif (upper body) won't be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. He took a puck to the face on Sunday against the Nashville Predators and will sit out at least one game. Sourdif has notched 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) in 45 contests during his rookie year. Connor McMichael will take over second-line center duties on Tuesday night, while Anthony Beauvillier will move back into the top six. While moving to a scoring line increases Beauvillier's fantasy value, he has only managed 15 points (nine goals, six assists) in 46 appearances this campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks due to left hamstring soreness. The Lakers are being careful with Hayes and will have him sit out the second night of this back-to-back set. With Hayes out of action,
Deandre Ayton may take on extra minutes. At the same time,
Jarred Vanderbilt could have more opportunities to contribute than he usually does during this evening's clash in Los Angeles.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (illness) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt against the Montreal Canadiens. After sitting out Sunday's loss to the Nashville Predators due to illness, Chychrun was back on the ice on Tuesday morning. Trevor van Riemsdyk filled in for Chychrun in defense on Sunday. It's been a big year for Chychrun, although he has slowed down offensively in recent weeks. The 27-year-old has gone scoreless in seven of his last 11 appearances. Still, Chychrun is second among blue-liners with 15 goals and has delivered 17 assists in 45 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 13, 2026
The Chicago Cubs claimed outfielder
Justin Dean off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. Dean made his MLB debut last season when he played in 18 games with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 29-year-old was mainly used as a defensive replacement or a pinch-hitter during his time with the World Series champs. Dean was claimed by the Giants in November, but will now head to the North Side of Chicago. He slashed .289/.378/.431 with six home runs, 33 RBI, with 27 steals across 90 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Dean could be an interesting bench outfielder given his plus defensive ability. He's unlikely to offer fantasy value even if he does make the 26-man roster.
--Andy WebbSource: Chelsea Janes
January 13, 2026
Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie (personal) will be back in action on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. For personal reasons, he made a premature exit on Saturday against the New York Rangers and missed Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Geekie leads Boston with 25 goals and has added 16 assists in 45 games. On Tuesday, he hopes to end a season-worst four-game point drought. Geekie is set to skate alongside Alex Steeves and Fraser Minten on the third line and will see action on the top power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 13, 2026
Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports that Atlanta Hawks guard
Luke Kennard (neck) won't play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Kennard is dealing with a neck sprain and will miss the second night of a back-to-back. The 29-year-old sharpshooter played 20 minutes on Sunday, finishing with 22 points and six three-pointers. With
CJ McCollum now with the Hawks and
Trae Young in Washington, Kennard's role is uncertain in the long run once he returns to action.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Brad Rowland
January 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will return from a two-game absence on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The veteran forward has shaken off a lower-body injury and will return to his normal role on the top line. Tommy Novak will drop down to the second. While Rust has finished scoreless in each of his last two appearances, he is still close to averaging a point per game. In 40 outings, Rust has managed 16 goals and 20 assists. He has gone without a point in three consecutive games only twice this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. The team plans to re-evaluate the three-time Vezina Trophy winner in two weeks. Karlsson has recorded 33 points (four goals, 29 assists), 94 shots, and 40 blocks with a minus-one rating in 44 appearances this season. Jack St. Ivany is projected to replace Karlsson in the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, although the team also recalled Ryan Greaves from the minors for added defensive depth. With Karlsson out, Kris Letang will move to the first power-play unit, giving him extra fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 13, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed relief pitcher
Jonathan Loaisiga to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. Loaisiga spent the last eight seasons with the New York Yankees. He became a free agent after the organization decided to decline his $5 million option for the 2026 season. The 31-year-old registered a 3.54 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and a 232/82 K/BB ratio across eight seasons with the Yankees. The injury bug has kept Loaisiga on the shelf the last few seasons. He has only pitched in a total of 50 games over the last three seasons. When healthy, Loaisiga is a viable middle reliever that is unlikely to offer fantasy value.
--Andy WebbSource: Jorge Castillo
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot/sciatica) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. James could get the evening off due to managing soreness in his foot and back, as the Lakers are on the last set of back-to-back games. He finished with 22 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during a 124-112 loss to Sacramento on Tuesday.
Luka Doncic (thigh/groin) is also in danger of missing the contest as he is dealing with a thigh and groin issue.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians have signed infielder
Carter Kieboom to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Kieboom is a former first-round pick of the Washington Nationals from 2016. He was never able to live up to the hype as he slashed .199/.297/.301 with 12 home runs and 42 RBI across 133 games in parts of four seasons with the Nats. Kieboom briefly played with the Los Angeles Angels last season, but spent most of his time in Triple-A. He hit well there as he slashed .265/.365/.386 with seven home runs and 42 RBI in 91 games with Triple-A Rochester. This is a low-risk move to add corner infield depth, but it's unlikely that Kieboom has a significant impact on the Guardians' roster.
--Andy WebbSource: Guardians Insider
January 13, 2026
Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports that Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (knee) will miss his third consecutive contest on Tuesday due to a bone contusion in his left knee. 25-year-old
Vit Krejci has started in place of Risacher in the last two games. However, Krejci has provided minimal production for fantasy managers. Newly acquired
CJ McCollum may give the Hawks another option in Krejci's struggles during Riscacher's continued absence.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Brad Rowland
January 13, 2026
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com, Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (thigh/groin) said he had treatment for his inner thigh/groin area during the second half in Monday's 124-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Doncic is unsure if he will be able to play through the injury against the Hawks this evening. Even with the setback, the star guard still put up 42 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, and four steals. If the 26-year-old is unable to suit up,
Jake LaRavia may be in line for extra minutes. Typically,
Rui Hachimura would play in place of Doncic, but his minutes will be limited as he returns from a calf injury that kept him sidelined for seven games.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Dave McMenamin
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has head-coaching interview requests from the Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, and Tennessee Titans, a source told Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Minter will interview with the Titans and Cardinals on Tuesday. The Pittsburgh Steelers now have an opening as well after Mike Tomlin stepped down on Tuesday, but it's unclear if they'll have interest in Minter for that job. Minter's defense in L.A. helped lead the team to the postseason for the second straight year, but they fell 16-3 to the New England Patriots on Wild-Card weekend on Sunday night. Due to his strong work with the Chargers' defense the last couple of seasons, Minter has become one of the most popular head-coaching candidates this cycle.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
January 13, 2026
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said he wants a competitive situation at quarterback going into next season, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. O'Connell said McCarthy "is going to be a major emphasis," but "the competition in that room will only enhance the entire team." The Vikings want McCarthy to seize the starting job, but he's going to have to earn it and play better than he did in 2026, and the Vikings are fully expected to add to their QB room to push McCarthy this offseason. The 22-year-old former first-round signal-caller missed his entire rookie season in 2024 due to a knee injury that required surgery. McCarthy missed time with multiple injuries in 2025 and struggled with turnovers and efficiency when he was on the field, completing 57.6% of his pass attempts for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 10 starts. Fantasy managers will want to see improvement from the Michigan product before considering him as anything more than a low-end QB2 option with upside.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Alec Lewis
January 13, 2026
League sources suggested that the New York Mets are in the range of offering $120 million to $140 million for three years to free-agent outfielder
Kyle Tucker, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Toronto Blue Jays or Los Angeles Dodgers may offer more to Tucker, who is the top free agent available this offseason. Tucker's decision could come as early as this week, according to multiple industry sources. New York held multiple video meetings with Tucker last week and would like to add the left-handed slugger to the middle of their batting order to help replace first baseman
Pete Alonso and outfielder
Brandon Nimmo. The Mets have a glaring hole in their outfield and could use more lineup protection for outfielder
Juan Soto and shortstop
Francisco Lindor. Right now, Tucker's preferences for contract length and dollars are unknown.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Will Sammon
January 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman on Tuesday, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The move comes two days after an embarrassing offensive performance by Roman's unit in the 16-3 Wild-Card loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday night. Quarterback
Justin Herbert was flustered all game behind a bad offensive line, and the running game was virtually non-existent. The Chargers have made the playoffs the last two years with Roman as their play-caller, but they've scored a total of 15 offensive points in those two postseason losses to the Patriots and Houston Texans. In a league that puts a heavy emphasis on throwing the ball, Roman is the last of a dying breed -- a run-first coordinator who believes in letting his offensive linemen to come off the ball and play downhill as blockers. In the end, injuries to key players on the O-line in L.A. didn't give Roman much of a chance.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
January 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin informed the team on Tuesday that he is stepping down after a historic 19-year run with the organization, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Steelers will now be searching for only their fourth head coach since 1969. The 53-year-old had an extremely successful run as the Steelers' head coach, which included a Super Bowl championship at the end of the 2008 season. He never had a losing season in his 19 years with the team, but fans had been growing impatient with Tomlin's lack of recent playoff success, which continued in Monday night's Wild-Card loss to the Houston Texans. Because of his success in the last two decades, Tomlin should have no problem finding another head-coaching job if that's what he's searching for. In addition to needing a new head coach, the Steelers could be looking for a new quarterback as well if
Aaron Rodgers decides to retire.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
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