February 15, 2026

Joey Logano of Team Penske will start third for this year's Daytona 500, taking place at Daytona International Speedway. The No. 22 Ford driver earned his starting position by being the winner of the first America 250 Florida Duel race at Daytona. In 34 starts at the site, Logano has one win, an average finish of 18.7, and has 11 top-10 finishes. At drafting tracks last season, Logano has two top-20 finishes in six events at the track type. Despite leading in every Daytona Cup race dating back to 2018, Logano has a history of struggling to finish towards the front in most drafting track events. With his starting position being so close to the front, Logano is not recommended to be used in DFS this week.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: racing-reference.info

February 15, 2026

Team Penske's Ryan Blaney will be starting in the fifth position for this year's Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Blaney obtained his starting position for this week's race after finishing second in the first America 250 Florida Duel race at Daytona. In 21 starts at the site, Blaney has two wins, nine top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 18.2. At drafting tracks last season, Blaney has three top-10 finishes, including a win at the summer Daytona race. The No. 12 Ford driver from Penske does have great history at drafting tracks, but his starting position provides almost no upside, making him hard to recommend outside of tournaments for DFS. Although Blaney could be a contender for the win, especially since Penske brings some of the fastest cars on drafting tracks, it may be better to consider alternative picks for cash games. --Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: racing-reference.info

February 15, 2026

Chase Briscoe of Joe Gibbs Racing is starting on the outside of the front row in second for this year's Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Briscoe earned his starting position by setting the second-fastest overall single lap time in qualifying. He also participated in the second America 250 Florida Duel race at Daytona, where he led 38 laps, the most of all drivers in that race, until he faded back to a 20th-place finish. In 10 races at Daytona, Briscoe has three top-10 finishes with an average finish of 19.0. The No. 19 Toyota driver also finished in the top 15 in three of the last four Daytona Cup races. At drafting tracks last season, Briscoe has three top-15 finishes in six events at the track type. Although Briscoe's history at drafting tracks is decent, his starting position leaves almost no upside and makes him a huge risk to use in DFS. Fantasy players should consider other drivers with more upside than Briscoe, especially since he has one of the lowest score ceilings for DFS this week.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: racing-reference.info

February 15, 2026

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott will start in the fourth position for this year's Daytona 500, taking place at Daytona International Speedway. Elliott was awarded his high starting position as a result of winning the second America 250 Florida Duel race at Daytona. In 20 races at the site, Elliott has six top-10 finishes, an average finish of 20.5, and has never won. He also finished in the top 15 in four of the last five Cup events at Daytona. At drafting tracks last season, the No. 9 Chevrolet driver finished in the top 20 in five of six events at the track type, including a win at Atlanta. Despite having solid history at drafting tracks, Elliott's starting position makes him one of the riskiest drivers to utilize in DFS this week. Elliott can only be considered for tournaments, and even then, there are better alternatives available for less salary and more upside.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: racing-reference.info

February 15, 2026

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (knee) could be headed for a change of scenery during the NFL offseason. Hill tore his ACL during Week 4 of the 2025 campaign, finishing the year with just 21 catches, 265 yards, and one touchdown. The former superstar pass-catcher now faces an uncertain future in Miami as he works his way back to full health. It seems unlikely that Hill would flat-out retire at this point, so we do expect him to come back and contribute somewhere in 2026. However, he'll have plenty of suitors if Miami decides to trade or release him. His contract is structured to give the Dolphins a potential out this offseason, as a post-June 1 cut would create $35.2 million in cap space with $15.9 million in dead money. Almost 32 years old, Hill has passed the peak of his career, but his talent is still undeniable. He remains one of the fastest receivers in football, and he's just two years removed from an eight-year streak of making the Pro Bowl. He's also only two years out from a phenomenal 2023 campaign, during which he caught 119 passes for 1,799 yards and 13 touchdowns. It looks like Miami could be pursuing a soft reset this offseason with head coach Mike McDaniel gone, and Hill and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa potentially headed for new teams. Change can be difficult for any player, but a fresh start might be exactly what Hill needs as he returns from injury and looks to get back above 1,000 yards for the first time since 2023. He's a firm hold in dynasty leagues right now, as his 2026 fantasy value will depend on where he's playing and which quarterback is throwing passes to him.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

February 15, 2026

Austin Cindric will start 36th for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. The No. 2 Team Penske Ford driver obtained his starting position through a 17th-place finish in the second America 250 Florida Duel race. In nine races at Daytona, Cindric has one win and five top-20 finishes, including three inside the top 10. The Penske driver also finished eighth in last year's Daytona 500. At drafting tracks last season, Cindric had two top-10 finishes in six events, including a win in the spring Talladega race. Cindric should be one of the top drivers to consider rostering for this year's Daytona 500, especially since he is with one of the fastest teams at drafting tracks with extremely high upside.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: racing-reference.info

February 15, 2026

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed proved to be a valuable contributor down the stretch, ultimately helping his team get in position to win Super Bowl LX. Shaheed opened the year with the New Orleans Saints, who signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2022, but was dealt to the Seahawks at the 2025 trade deadline. He stepped into a share of the No. 2 role alongside Cooper Kupp, and the two paired their respective playing skills with the elite productivity of No. 1 receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Shaheed finished the year with 687 yards and two touchdowns on a career-high 59 catches, ranking as the overall WR39 in full-PPR leagues. His fantasy stock was boosted a bit by punt and kick return yards, although he didn't score a special teams touchdown in the regular season. All in all, Shaheed's big-play upside left him in a boom-or-bust pattern of performances. He had six games with fewer than 5.0 points in full-PPR leagues, but he also had six games with at least 11.8 points. Shaheed is a free agent this offseason, and while a Seattle return seems quite possible, we'd expect him to remain a boom-or-bust wherever he ends up. He'll likely be a fringe top-50 fantasy receiver entering 2026 fantasy football drafts.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

February 15, 2026

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) has been dealt some very unfortunate injury luck since entering the NFL. Brooks tore his ACL in November 2023 while still at Texas, causing him to fall to the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The injury cost him the first few weeks of his NFL career, but he debuted in Week 12 of the 2024 season with a very small workload. He ultimately played just three games that season before suffering another ACL tear, and he has been sidelined ever since. Brooks' recovery timetable suggests that he should be healthy for the 2026 season. It's fair for fantasy managers to have their doubts about Brooks, given that he has just 12 touches through two years, but we can't forget how productive he was at Texas. Additionally, he should benefit from a clear path to productivity in Carolina. Rico Dowdle is expected to depart in free agency and Trevor Etienne had an underwhelming season, resulting in a wide-open competition for the No. 2 running back role behind Chuba Hubbard. If healthy, Brooks could be the favorite for that role. He'd presumably be eased back into action, but he has top-40 running back appeal if he's healthy for Week 1.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

February 15, 2026

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is trending up ahead of the NFL offseason. Fellow Niners receiver Jauan Jennings is headed for free agency, and given that his relationship with the team is rocky, it seems likely that he'll sign somewhere else. If Jennings does leave, and Brandon Aiyuk also departs as expected, that will open the door for Pearsall to step into the No. 1 receiver role. He showed the ability to handle a top role at times in 2025, but injuries prevented fantasy managers from being able to fully evaluate him. He ultimately finished his second pro season with 36 catches, 528 yards, and zero touchdowns across nine games. Because of his injury history, it might be tough for the 49ers to trust Pearsall as their No. 1 receiver. We wouldn't be surprised to see them go out and grab a top pass-catcher via trade or free agency, leaving Pearsall in the No. 2 role once again. He can absolutely still offer upside in fantasy football, though. The 49ers have a very capable offense, so Pearsall will be able to turn any workload into fantasy points. He ranks as a fringe top-36 fantasy receiver for 2026 and would jump into the top 24 if the 49ers don't bring in any competition for him.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

February 15, 2026

The Cleveland Browns are expected to spend one or both of their first-round picks on offensive additions, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. Specifically, Wolfe identified wide receiver and offensive lineman as two areas in which Cleveland hopes to improve the most. Meanwhile, he noted that the Browns aren't expected to draft a receiver in the first round. Finding a big-name wide receiver for quarterback Shedeur Sanders makes sense. As a rookie last year, he was stuck throwing to Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman, neither of whom showed the dependability of a No. 1 receiver. It was also tough for Sanders to stay upright behind his offensive line, which PFF graded as the second-worst in the NFL. Sanders took 23 sacks across eight games (seven starts). Games can be won or lost in the trenches, so we wouldn't be surprised to see the Browns and new head coach Todd Monken begin to build out their core with a big man up front.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Cameron Wolfe

February 15, 2026

RFK Racing's Brad Keselowski will start ninth for this year's Daytona 500, taking place at Daytona International Speedway. The driver of the No. 6 Ford earned his starting position after starting 10th and finishing fourth in the first America 250 Florida Duel race at Daytona. In 33 starts at the site, Keselowski has one win and nine top-10 finishes, and he also led at least once in four of the last six Cup events there. Keselowski finished in the top 20 in each of his last three drafting track races dating back to last season. Despite having limited upside given his starting position, Keselowski has seven drafting track victories and has historically been one of the best at this track type. Fantasy players could utilize Keselowski in tournament lineups as a potential winner to target and a contrarian play, but should not consider him for cash games.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

February 15, 2026

23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick will be starting in the 26th position for this year's Daytona 500 taking place at Daytona International Speedway. The No. 45 Toyota driver nabbed his starting position from finishing 12th in the second America 250 Florida Duel race at Daytona. In 13 starts at the site, Reddick has three top-5 finishes, including a runner-up finish in last year's Daytona 500. At drafting tracks last season, Reddick finished 21st or better in all six events, including three top-10 finishes. Reddick has great upside based on his starting position and is trending upward in terms of favorable finishes at drafting tracks. He is a solid overall option to consider for all DFS formats on Sunday.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

February 15, 2026

Alex Bowman of Hendrick Motorsports obtained a starting position of 21st for this year's Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. The No. 48 Chevrolet driver earned the starting position after placing 10th in the first America 250 Florida Duel race at Daytona. In 19 starts at the site, Bowman has 12 top-20 finishes, including seven inside the top 10. Two years ago, Bowman was the runner-up finisher in the Daytona 500 to his teammate William Byron, who won the last two 500s. Last year at drafting tracks, Bowman had three top-10 finishes in six events at the track type. Considering how Hendrick has some of the fastest cars at drafting tracks and Bowman's overall positive track history at Daytona, he is one of the more favorable mid-tier drivers to consider rostering this week.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

February 15, 2026

Trackhouse Racing's Ross Chastain is starting in the 37th position for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Chastain was awarded the starting position after finishing 21st and one lap down. In 15 Cup starts at Daytona, Chastain has eight top-20 finishes with three inside the top 10. At drafting tracks last season, Chastain scored four top-20 finishes in six races at the track type, including two top-15s in his last two. Chastain has incredibly high upside based on his starting position and is one of the better all-around DFS options to consider this week. Expect Chastain to be one of the top-scoring drivers in fantasy, capable of a top-20 finish.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

February 15, 2026

Justin Allgaier will start in the 40th position for this year's Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Allgaier originally made the race by setting one of the two fastest times by an open entry in qualifying and then eventually obtained his starting position after placing 21st in the second America 250 Florida Duel at Daytona. In five starts at Daytona, Allgaier has one top-10 finish, which he earned last year while driving for JR Motorsports. The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series regular for JRM also finished second in the O'Reilly race at the site earlier in the weekend. With extremely high upside from starting in the back of the pack, Allgaier is a driver worth rostering in all formats, especially as he is one of the safest picks in the field.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

February 15, 2026

The Cleveland Browns "believe" that quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) will compete with Shedeur Sanders for the starting role ahead of the 2026 season, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. Watson started throwing again this past week, and he's expected to be a real factor in the Browns' quarterback competition this summer. Watson last suited up in 2024 when he went 1-6 across seven games with 1,148 passing yards, six total touchdowns, and six turnovers. Meanwhile, Sanders is coming off a rookie season in which he tallied 1,400 passing yards, eight total touchdowns, and 11 turnovers across eight games (seven starts). Neither quarterback has played particularly strong football in the NFL recently, but nevertheless, it sounds like the Browns feel comfortable with one of those two quarterbacks being their starter next year. In fact, Wolfe adds that Cleveland wants to use one or both of its first-round picks on offensive weapons but doesn't expect to draft a quarterback in the first round.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Cameron Wolfe

February 15, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho had a strong season at the plate in 2025, posting new career-highs in various categories. In his third season with the Jays, he slashed .238/.284/.548 with 20 home runs while maintaining a 6.3% walk rate and 28.4% strikeout rate. He also finished the year with a career-high 123 wRC+. Varsho's stats become even more impressive when you consider that he missed roughly half of the regular season due to separate shoulder and hamstring injuries. If he had stayed healthy, he could have pushed for 40 home runs. That didn't happen, but it's something to look forward to in 2026. Varsho projects to bat clean-up for the Jays this year, putting him in position to flash his power and drive in runs. As it stands, he ranks as the #54 outfielder in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

February 15, 2026

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle scored Germany's third goal in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Latvia at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games. It was his third goal of the tournament, matching a Team Germany record for a single Olympic edition featuring NHL players. Additionally, the Senators star is tied with Juraj Slafkovsky for the most goals in this year's tournament. Stutzle has needed only eight shots on goal to light the lamp three times, giving him a sky-high 37.5 shooting percentage. The 24-year-old has felt great in front of the net all season and is on track for his first 40-goal campaign in the NHL. Including both club and international games, Stutzle has scored in each of his last seven appearances.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

February 15, 2026

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and center Karl-Anthony Towns, joined by former Knick Allan Houston, won the 2026 NBA All-Star Shooting Stars event Saturday, outscoring Team Cameron in the final round. The Knicks trio closed with 47 points after posting 31 in the opener to advance. While the exhibition carries no fantasy weight, both stars enter the second half in strong form. Brunson is averaging 26.6 points, 3.0 threes, 4.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 1.0 steals in 36.6 minutes over his last five games, while Towns has posted 19.4 points and 12.4 rebounds in 28.8 minutes. Their usage keeps Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart in complementary roles.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA

February 15, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel tallied a goal and an assist in Team USA's 6-3 win over Denmark on Saturday. He made his mark inside 57 seconds early in the second period after the Danes had taken a surprising 2-1 lead. Eichel joined an exclusive list of Team USA skaters with back-to-back multi-point games in an Olympic tournament featuring NHL players. He's the seventh player to do so and the first since Patrick Kane, Zach Parise, and Brian Rafalski in 2010. With four points (one goal, three assists), Eichel is tied for fourth in scoring at the tournament. He has one more preliminary-round matchup, as Team USA faces Leon Draisaitl and Germany on Sunday.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

February 15, 2026

Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson won the 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday, defeating Carter Bryant in the final round. The second-year forward advanced with 92.8 points in the opening round and sealed the title with 97.4 in the finale, edging Bryant despite a 50-point dunk from his opponent. The trophy boosts Johnson's profile, but his fantasy outlook remains unchanged. He is averaging 3.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in 7.6 minutes across 21 games and is not a viable option outside deep formats, with Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins handling steady frontcourt roles.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA on ESPN

February 15, 2026

Ottawa Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard (lower body) left Denmark's matchup against Team USA on Saturday with 8:53 remaining in the third period. He reportedly played through a lower-body injury since the second frame and ultimately exited the contest after stopping a shot from his Senators teammate, Brady Tkachuk. This was Sogaard's Olympic debut. He was replaced by Frederik Dichow. Sogaard has been limited to only two NHL appearances this season, going 1-1-0. He has registered a 4.65 goals-against average and a .833 save percentage. It hasn't gone smoothly for him in the minors either, as Sogaard holds a 4-8-4 record in the AHL. Frederik Andersen is set to start for Denmark against Latvia on Sunday.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Sportsnet

February 15, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds had a subpar season in 2025, but the underlying metrics indicate that he could bounce back in 2026. The veteran outfielder slashed just .245/.318/.402 with 16 home runs, all of which represent his lowest markets since the COVID-impacted 2020 season. He also finished last year with a 8.7% walk rate and a career-worst 26.5% strikeout rate. Most of his swing decision metrics are on par with his career averages, but he did post a 44.2% O-contact rate that indicates he had trouble connecting with pitches out of the zone. Still, the 31-year-old is a prime candidate for positive regression (returning to his pre-2025 form), and his .338 xwOBA from last year suggests that he can take a leap forward in 2026. Beyond the upside, there's also name value here, as Reynolds is a two-time All-Star who previously showed that he can contribute at the plate and in the field. He currently ranks as the #51 outfielder in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

February 15, 2026

San Diego Padres outfielder Ramon Laureano found his groove at the plate last season, delivering the best offensive numbers of his eight-year career so far. Laureano was previously known for his terrific defense and had made a name for himself with numerous insane throws in Oakland. However, it was the bat that came to play in 2025 as he posted a career-worst fWAR on defense but a career-high fWAR on offense, as well as a career-high wRC+. Across 132 games split between the Orioles and Padres, Laureano slashed .281/.342/.512 with a career-high 24 home runs, a 7.2% walk rate, a 24.4% strikeout rate, and 138 wRC+. He fared slightly better in Baltimore than in San Diego, but he was still highly effective with both organizations. It was tough to watch his defense hit a low point (-9 OAA and -5 FRV), but managers should be encouraged by his ability to contribute at the plate. As it stands, he ranks as the #60 outfielder in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

February 15, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (Achilles) captured his third career 3-Point Contest crown Saturday, edging Devin Booker in the final round of the 2026 event. The 35-year-old posted 27 points in the opening round and 29 in the championship heat, drilling seven of his final 10 attempts, including a deep logo make. Lillard remains sidelined while rehabbing a torn left Achilles and is targeting a return for the 2026-27 season. His absence continues to stabilize usage for Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson, keeping both firmly rostered in standard leagues.--Brian Dailisan
Source: ESPN

February 15, 2026

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez has repeatedly showcased his dominance over many seasons in MLB, but he's now looking to shake off the injury bug and prove that he can be consistently effective over the course of a full campaign. Lopez made just 14 starts in 2025 -- his lowest mark since the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign -- pitching to a terrific 2.74 ERA with 8.68 K/9 and 2.38 BB/9. He limited pop with just 0.71 K/9, but he induced ground balls at a career-worst 38.5% clip. Staying healthy is Lopez's biggest key to success from both a Twins perspective and a fantasy baseball perspective. He tossed just 75.2 innings last year, essentially missing five months due to a hamstring issue. The good news is that he's now fully healthy and will slot into a Twins rotation looking for some support. He currently projects as the Twins' ace, with Joe Ryan close behind him in the No. 2 spot. As it stands, he ranks as the #37 starting pitcher in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

February 15, 2026

Houston Astros starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai is gearing up for his first MLB season after eight years in the NPB. During his final international season, the right-hander posted a career-best 1.92 ERA and 2.01 FIP along with his 9.79 K/9 and 2.47 BB/9. He demonstrated an elite ability to limit hard contact with his 0.33 HR/9 and 48.3% ground ball rate. Moving stateside will definitely present some adversity for Imai, who likely won't repeat quite the same level of success he had in 2025. However, he clearly still has immense upside ahead of his debut season in the United States. Evidently, the Astros agree, as they were willing to pay him $54 million across three years. He'll be tasked with helping fill the void of ace Framber Valdez, who departed for the Detroit Tigers. Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier will also slot into top-of-the-rotation roles. As it stands, Imai ranks as the #48 starting pitcher in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

February 15, 2026

Phoenix Suns forward Haywood Highsmith agreed to a multiyear contract Saturday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The 29-year-old wing is healthy after undergoing knee surgery in August and most recently averaged 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists across 24.6 minutes in 74 games with Miami last season. Highsmith profiles as a defensive-minded depth option behind Royce O'Neale and Dillon Brooks. His arrival could trim a few bench minutes from Amir Coffey or Ryan Dunn, but he remains off the fantasy radar outside deep formats.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Shams Charania

February 15, 2026

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers drastically exceeded expectations during an injury-delayed 2025 season, and he'll look for repeat success in 2026. The southpaw missed the first month and a half due to a knee subluxation, and he also spent some time in the minors after being optioned to Triple-A. However, after he was recalled to Baltimore for a second time in June, he broke out and proved he was there to stay. He finished the year with a 1.81 ERA and 2.82 FIP across 18 starts, posting 8.45 K/9 and 2.38 BB/9. He also showed that he was able to limit hard contact with a 46% ground ball rate and 0.49 HR/9. Rogers doesn't have overpowering fastball velocity, but he used his above-average slider and ability to induce weak contact to carry him to such dominant 2025 results. Heading into 2026, fans and fantasy managers are eager to see if his success is sustainable. His 3.64 xFIP indicates that he's due for a little regression, but can still be a very effective starter in MLB. As it stands, he ranks as the #46 starting pitcher in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

February 15, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) will start Sunday's All-Star Game but is expected to play limited minutes in the opening matchup only. The 26-year-old missed the Lakers' final four games before the break with a mild left hamstring strain, though his participation signals progress ahead of Friday's meeting with the Clippers. Doncic averaged 26.0 points, 3.6 threes, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.8 assists in 28.4 minutes over his last five contests. Fantasy managers should anticipate a full workload next week, trimming short-term upside for Austin Reaves and LeBron James.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Dan Woike