January 6, 2026
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze (foot) was listed as a limited participant in the first practice of the week on Tuesday, according to Chris Emma of 670 The Score. Odunze missed the final five games of the regular season with a stress fracture in his foot, but the Bears are hoping that he can return for the first round of the playoffs this Saturday night against the division-rival Green Bay Packers. The 23-year-old second-year wideout got off to a hot start with five touchdown catches in the first four games. However, he fizzled out eventually before heading to the sideline due to his foot injury. Odunze finished the regular season with 44 receptions for 661 yards and six touchdowns on 90 targets after posting a 54-734-3 line in 17 games as a rookie. If Odunze returns to face the Packers, he'll be pretty volatile for fantasy lineups given his lengthy absence and the emergence of rookie receiver
Luther Burden III and rookie tight end
Colston Loveland.
--Keith HernandezSource: 670 The Score - Chris Emma
January 6, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (undisclosed) will play in Tuesday's contest against the San Jose Sharks. He has missed four games due to an undisclosed injury. In his last appearance, Monahan produced two assists. However, it hasn't been a great campaign for the 31-year-old, as his impact on the offensive end has been limited to 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 37 games. Monahan is currently on an 11-game goalless streak, but he will have a good opportunity to end that drought on Tuesday when Columbus faces the NHL's second-weakest defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 6, 2026
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) is expected to make his return from an 11-game absence on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran has been out of commission for nearly a month due to a lower-body injury. At Monday's practice, Zucker joined Josh Norris and Alex Tuch on the second line and worked with the first power-play unit. Zucker has averaged nearly a point per game this season. In 21 outings, he has produced nine goals and nine assists. Half of his 18 points have come with the man advantage. On Tuesday night, Zucker is in a great position to find more success on the power-play, as Vancouver has the third-worst penalty-killing efficiency in the league (73.9 percent).
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 6, 2026
Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov (foot) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt against the Anaheim Ducks. His status is uncertain after he injured his foot in Saturday's win over the Edmonton Oilers. Michkov missed Monday's practice. Still, he appears to be trending toward playing, as Michkov took part in the team's optional morning skate. After a good rookie campaign, Michkov has taken a step back in 2025-26, recording 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 40 games. He has managed just one goal since the start of December.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 6, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) is set to suit up for Tuesday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Herro has been out of action for about a month due to a toe injury. He was available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, but he didn't see any playing time. With Herro back in the mix,
Andrew Wiggins and
Norman Powell could see fewer scoring opportunities than they did in December. While
Kel'el Ware,
Nikola Jovic, and
Pelle Larsson's expanded roles recently could be reduced.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 6, 2026
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (illness) will suit up on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. Initially, he was considered a game-time call after Schaefer had to skip Monday's practice due to illness. Schaefer has scored three goals over his last two appearances, reaching 28 points for the season. The 18-year-old sits third among rookies in scoring, posting 12 goals and 16 assists in 42 appearances. On Tuesday, Schaefer will attempt to post his first four-game point streak since beginning the campaign with a six-game run.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 6, 2026
According to sources, head coach John Harbaugh won't return to the Baltimore Ravens in 2026, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. There were rumblings that Harbaugh might be on the hot seat if Baltimore didn't make the playoffs, and now he's out after 18 seasons with the organization. Harbaugh will immediately jump to the front of the list for top head-coaching candidates around the league now that he is on the open market, with the New York Giants perhaps being his top suitor. Baltimore finished 8-9 in 2025 after a 1-5 start, and they were 0-4 this year in games decided by five points or fewer. Since 2008, the Ravens were 45-61 in such games under Harbaugh. He was the league's second-longest-tenured head coach behind Mike Tolin, and Harbaugh's 193 total wins are tied with Chuck Knox for 12th in NFL history. He led Baltimore to 12 playoff berths in his 18 seasons, including six playoff appearances in the last eight years.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
January 6, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) won't be in the rotation Tuesday night when the team visits the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 24-year-old was initially ruled out, then upgraded to questionable, before getting ruled out again. That suggests he could return Thursday night in Chicago. This will be the second straight game Jaquez will miss. He's averaging career-highs in points (16.2), rebounds (5.3), and assists (4.7) off the bench. The good news for Miami is that All-Star guard
Tyler Herro (toe) is available to play.
--Andrew BallSource: Ira Winderman
January 6, 2026
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (lower body) will be placed on long-term Injured Reserve, Stephen Whyno of AP reports. Fox had just returned from an upper-body injury and is now dealing with a lower-body issue. He played all of regulation on Monday against the Utah Mammoth but didn't log a single shift in overtime. His placement on long-term Injured Reserve rules Fox out for at least 10 games. When in the lineup, Fox has been very impactful this season, posting 28 points (four goals, 24 assists) in 30 games with 45 blocks. Vladislav Gavrikov is expected to see increased power-play time while Fox is out.
--Taavi PailkSource: Stephen Whyno
January 6, 2026
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has received interview requests for the New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons head-coaching jobs, a source told Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Right now, Kubiak's focus is on the playoffs, so he is taking a day or two to "figure out a plan to balance all of it." The Seahawks are the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture and have a bye for Wild-Card weekend. In his first year running Seattle's offense in 2025, the Seahawks finished third in the NFL in points scored. Quarterback
Sam Darnold became the first QB in history to lead two different teams to 13-plus-win seasons in back-to-back seasons. Before joining Seattle, Kubiak was the offensive coordinator with the New Orleans Saints in 2024.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
January 6, 2026
The Detroit Lions fired offensive coordinator Johnny Morton on Tuesday, a source told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Morton was brought in to replace Ben Johnson in 2025 after Johnson left to become the head coach of the division-rival Chicago Bears. The move to replace Morton doesn't come as a huge shock after head coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties late in the year to try and turn the team's season around. Before Campbell took over the offense, Detroit went 5-3 and averaged 29.9 points and 125.1 yards rushing per game. After Campbell took over, the team went 3-5 with 26.8 points per game and 114.8 yards per game on the ground. Still, the Lions' offense just wasn't consistent enough to make the postseason in one of the toughest divisions in the league. In Morton's first stint in Detroit as a senior offensive assistant in 2022, the Lions ranked fourth in total offense and fifth in scoring.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
January 6, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (knee) has been ruled out of the team's Tuesday night matchup with the Washington Wizards. Suggs suffered an MCL contusion on Friday night, in just his second game back from a seven-game absence brought on by a hip injury. He was previously listed as doubtful, meaning he could return sooner rather than later.
Tristan da Silva has moved into the Suggs' spot in the starting lineup, but guard
Anthony Black has seen the biggest boost in production. The 21-year-old has scored at least 19 points in every game Suggs has missed since mid-December.
--Andrew BallSource: Jason Beede
January 6, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis (upper body) will return from an eight-game absence on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. He will re-enter the lineup on the third line, skating with Jordan Martinook and Jordan Staal. Additionally, Jarvis will work on the first power-play unit. Getting Jarvis back is a big boost for the Hurricanes, as he leads the team with 19 goals. Across 34 outings, Jarvis has also contributed 10 assists. He makes his return in a favorable matchup against a team that allowed three-plus goals in seven of its last eight games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (illness) looks primed to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. The Cavaliers' big man sat out of the Sunday night loss to the Detroit Pistons. The team has already ruled out
Donovan Mitchell (rest), while forward
Jaylon Tyson (illness) is questionable. Allen should slide into his starting frontcourt spot next to
Evan Mobley if he's indeed active. The 27-year-old is averaging 13.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, two assists, and 1.8 stocks in about 25 minutes of playing time per game this season.
--Andrew BallSource: Danny Cunningham
January 6, 2026
The Buffalo Bills announced on Tuesday that they signed free-agent kicker
Matthew Wright to their practice squad. Veteran kicker
Matt Prater (quadriceps) aggravated his quad injury in the Week 18 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, which means that Wright will most likely be promoted to the active 53-man roster for this weekend's Wild-Card matchup at the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 29-year-old Wright kicked for three teams in 2025 -- the Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, and Houston Texans -- making all five of his field-goal tries and all four of his extra-point attempts in only four games played. Wright has kicked for eight teams in his six NFL seasons, making 88.2% of his 68 field-goal attempts. He's gone 45-for-47 on extra points. Given Prater's uncertain status for the weekend, fantasy managers would be wise to avoid Buffalo's kicking situation entering the playoffs.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buffalo Bills PR
January 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams announced on Tuesday that they activated safety Quentin Lake (elbow) from Injured Reserve. In a corresponding move, inside linebacker Shaun Dolac (knee) was sent to IR. Lake has been out for the Rams since he was hurt in Week 11, but he got in several full practices last week and is expected to play in the Wild-Card game this Saturday on the road versus the Carolina Panthers. The 26-year-old defensive back is a big addition to a strong Rams' defense for what they hope will be a deep playoff run. In 10 starts in his fourth NFL season before going on IR, Lake had 61 tackles (37 solo), one sack, one interception, 10 pass breakups, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. L.A.'s defense/special teams unit will be one of the most popular plays at the position in fantasy playoff leagues this week while taking on an inconsistent Panthers offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Rams
January 6, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (foot) was a late addition to the team's injury report ahead of their Tuesday night matchup with the Miami Heat. The All-Star guard is listed with right foot injury maintenance, which is of note considering he missed three games in December with foot soreness.
Bones Hyland was the biggest beneficiary of Edwards' absence last month, scoring double digits in two of those three starts. He would likely be in the starting five again if Edwards sits this one out.
--Andrew BallSource: Minnesota Timberwolves
January 6, 2026
San Antonio Spurs center
Victor Wembanyama (knee) is a game-time decision Tuesday night when his team visits the Memphis Grizzlies. The French phenom participated in shootaround Tuesday morning and said he feels good. However, the Spurs are on the front end of a back-to-back and notoriously safe with managing injuries. Should he sit,
Luke Kornet will pick up another start, with
Kelly Olynyk operating as the second-string big. If Wembanyama gives it a go, Kornet is likely to move back to the bench, and Olynyk will be out of the rotation.
--Andrew BallSource: Michael Wright
January 6, 2026
The Green Bay Packers released quarterback
Clayton Tune on Tuesday and signed QB
Desmond Ridder to the active 53-man roster in a corresponding move, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Tune made the start in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday and went 6-for-11 for 34 yards with no touchdowns and an interception, adding 23 rushing yards on four carries. The 26-year-old won't join the team going into the playoffs this Saturday night against the division-rival Chicago Bears.
Jordan Love (concussion) will return as the starter, but Ridder could serve as his backup in the Wild-Card round if
Malik Willis (shoulder, hamstring) isn't ready to return from a right-shoulder injury that he suffered in the Week 17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Tune's start on Sunday for Green Bay was just the second of his career.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
January 6, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies may face the San Antonio Spurs without their starting backcourt on Tuesday night. Point guard
Ja Morant (calf) is doubtful with a calf contusion, while
Cedric Coward (ankle) has already been ruled out. If Morant is unable to go, it will be his second consecutive game on the sidelines. This will be the second game Coward has missed this season.
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is probable to make his return after missing the last eight games. He,
Pat Spencer, and
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be responsible for most of the backcourt minutes tonight, should Morant sit.
--Andrew BallSource: Memphis Grizzlies
January 6, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals have requested to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh for their head-coaching job, a source told Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. The Cardinals have also requested an interview for the same position with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, and they plan to interview Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph this week. Saleh was the head coach for the New York Jets for three seasons, but he was fired after going 20-36 in his time at the helm. Saleh returned to San Francisco to coach the defense this year. Given all of the injuries for the 49ers on that side of the ball, Saleh did a pretty remarkable job in 2025 with the team in contention for the No. 1 seed in the AFC going into the Week 18 regular-season finale. It appears that Arizona might be leaning towards a defensive-minded head coach to replace Jonathan Gannon.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
January 6, 2026
The Cleveland Browns have requested to interview Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken for their vacant head-coaching job, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Monken received multiple head-coaching requests last cycle, and his name is back in circulation this offseason after the Ravens were eliminated from postseason contention in Week 18 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cleveland is looking for a new head coach after firing Kevin Stefanski on Black Monday. The 59-year-old Monken has run the Ravens' offense for the last three years, but he previously worked as the offensive coordinator for the Browns under head coach Freddie Kitchens in 2019. The Ravens have finished sixth, first, and 16th in yards, and fourth, third, and 11th in points in three seasons under Monken. He'd have a considerably bigger challenge in Cleveland, a team that will be going into next year with a QB competition among
Deshaun Watson (Achilles),
Shedeur Sanders, and
Dillon Gabriel.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
January 6, 2026
In the opinion of The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the odds of the Toronto Blue Jays re-signing shortstop
Bo Bichette are "increasingly unlikely." The Blue Jays signed Kazuma Okamoto to primarily play third base. Rosenthal thinks the big move the Blue Jays are waiting to make is to sign superstar right fielder
Kyle Tucker, which would leave Bichette as the odd-man out. Toronto is planning on moving
Andres Gimenez to shortstop, so if Bichette were to return, he'd primarily play the keystone. If Bichette signs elsewhere, it will open things up at second base for postseason hero
Ernie Clement. If the Blue Jays are indeed moving on from Bichette, his most likely landing spots would be with the Yankees, Cubs, Phillies, or Red Sox. All of those landing spots would be good spots for Bichette, who bounced back nicely in 2025 after an injury-plagued 2024 campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: Ken Rosenthal on Foul Territory
January 6, 2026
ESPN's Buster Olney writes that the Boston Red Sox really want to re-sign third baseman
Alex Bregman and "have signaled a willingness to pay him big money." They could offer Bregman something in the range of the six-year, $171.5 million deal that the Detroit Tigers offered last spring. ESPN's Jesse Rogers adds that there was a feeling in the industry that Bregman was down to the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks, and when Kazuma Okamoto signed with Toronto, it would push Bregman to Arizona. There's a widespread belief that Boston and Bregman "need each other." "If it was down to Toronto and Arizona before, maybe it's now Boston or Arizona," one executive said. Durability is a concern for a player heading into his age-32 season, but Bregman should still be firmly in the fantasy mix at 3B in 2026 after tying for fourth among third basemen in 2025 with a 124 wRC+. Staying in Beantown would be a plus for Bregman's fantasy value, but the hitting environment in Arizona would also be very attractive.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Buster Olney
January 6, 2026
The New York Giants have requested permission to interview Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for their head-coaching job, a source told Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Anarumo is a Staten Island native and a former Giants assistant. He is also expected to interview for the opening at head coach for the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday. Anarumo was the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive coordinator for six seasons before joining the Colts in 2025. He was the Giants' defensive-backs coach in 2018 when Pat Shurmur was the head coach. In addition to Anarumo, New York is expected to interview former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for the head-coaching job. The Giants' head-coaching opening is one of the most attractive jobs around the league, given the intriguing building blocks on offense in quarterback
Jaxson Dart, receiver
Malik Nabers (knee), and running back
Cam Skattebo (ankle).
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
January 6, 2026
Arizona Cardinals rookie cornerback Will Johnson's (knee) MRI results came back clean on Monday, a source told Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. Johnson is good to go after his injury scare in the Week 18 regular-season finale versus the Los Angeles Rams, and he'll have a full offseason of training. The 22-year-old second-rounder out of Michigan ended up playing in 12 games (10 starts) in his first year in the NFL, recording 37 tackles (27 solo), two tackles for loss, 10 pass breakups, and a forced fumble for the Cardinals. Johnson got plenty of playing time in 2025 due to injuries to Sean Murphy-Bunting (knee) and Starling Thomas (knee). Assuming he's fully healthy going into 2026, Johnson should be in line for a starting role in Arizona's secondary.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Arizona Republic - Theo Mackie
January 6, 2026
The Chicago Bears announced on Tuesday that they designated cornerback Kyler Gordon (groin) and offensive tackle Braxton Jones (knee) to return from Injured Reserve. Gordon and Jones will have their 21-day practice window opened, which means they will practice this week and will be eligible to come off IR to play on Saturday evening against the division-rival Green Bay Packers on Wild-Card weekend. Gordon, 26, played in only three regular-season games in 2025 due to groin and hamstring ailments. If Gordon is active for the first round of the playoffs, the Bears will likely ease him back in the secondary. Jones, 26, injured his knee in the Week 7 win over the New Orleans Saints and has missed the last 11 games. If Jones is activated from IR and is active this weekend, he'll serve as a backup tackle for Chicago's offensive line.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chicago Bears
January 6, 2026
Green Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love (concussion) will start on Saturday in the Wild-Card playoff game against the division-rival Chicago Bears after missing more than two and a half games due to a concussion, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. "There's nobody else I'd rather have than Jordan," head coach Matt LaFleur said. Love has not played since suffering a concussion in the second half of the Week 16 loss to the Bears. The 27-year-old mostly had a normal week of practice last week before being held out of the Week 18 regular-season loss to the Minnesota Vikings, so he shouldn't have any limitations this weekend on the road. In the first meeting with Chicago on Dec. 7, Love threw for 234 yards, three touchdowns, and one pick. Chicago's defense allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to QBs in 18 weeks, so Love, coming off injury, will be in play as a QB sleeper play in the first round in fantasy playoff leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
January 6, 2026
Buffalo wide receiver
Joshua Palmer took 84% of his team's offensive snaps in a Week 18 win over the Jets that saw most of the Bills' starters rested for the playoffs. He caught his only target for one yard, closing out his first season in Buffalo with 303 receiving yards and no touchdowns. In fantasy playoff leagues, he belongs far down the list of wide receivers worth starting. The obvious counterpoint is that a
Josh Allen-led offense with no obvious go-to weapons outside of running back
James Cook could potentially make an unexpected playoff hero out of anyone on the roster. Still, with so many other sure things in a wide-open playoff field, Palmer can be left off of fantasy rosters.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
January 6, 2026
Buffalo Bills tight end
Dawson Knox caught his fourth touchdown of the season in a Week 18 win over the Jets, which saw most of the team's starters relegated to the sidelines. He now has three touchdowns in his last four games after a two-score performance against the Patriots in Week 15. Heading into the postseason, he should be viewed as nothing more than a touchdown-dependent dart throw for fantasy playoff leagues. Outside of a Week 14 win over the Bengals that saw him explode for 93 yards, Knox hasn't topped 37 receiving yards in any other game. With
Dalton Kincaid able to fight through a knee injury to suit up for the regular season finale, Knox's role also becomes more difficult to predict with both tight ends presumably set to play in a road game against Jacksonville.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
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