March 29, 2026
Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports will start in the 13th position for Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. This will be the first time that Larson qualified outside of the top 10 in a Martinsville race since April 2023. In 22 Cup races at the site, Larson has one win and 10 top-10 finishes with an average finish of 15.0. Through the first six races of the season, Larson has three top-10 finishes, an average finish of 16.0, and is currently 10th in the regular-season standings. In practice for this week's Cup race, Larson ranked sixth in overall lap averages and was fastest in the 15, 25, and 30 consecutive lap average categories. Due to his upside, great practice speeds, and overall favorable track history, Larson is one of the best drivers to consider for DFS this week at Martinsville.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
March 29, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Bobby Portis (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Portis will miss his third game in a row due to a lingering wrist injury. He'll miss both legs of the back-to-back set with his next chance to play coming on Tuesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. His absence should mean
Jericho Sims,
Pete Nance, and
Ousmane Dieng should all be asked to play bigger roles during Sunday's game. Sims is coming off a double-double performance on Saturday and is deserving of a look as a streaming option for Sunday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher
Ryne Stanek appears to be the team's preferred closer early in the 2026 season, as he came into the game in save opportunities in each of his first two appearances of the season. Stanek converted the save in his first chance and blew the save in his second, so he may not have an ironclad hold on the ninth-inning role. However, St. Louis does not have an obvious alternative on its roster between high-leverage arms
Riley O'Brien,
JoJo Romero, and
Matt Svanson. The 33-year-old Stanek had recorded 14 saves across 458 1/3 career big-league innings entering 2026. He owns a 27.1% career strikeout rate, but has also walked 11.9% of the batters he's faced in his career and pitched to a 5.30 ERA with a 1.57 WHIP across 56 innings for the New York Mets in 2025. Still, Stanek is worth picking up off the waiver wire as an early-season saves candidate in most fantasy formats.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
When the Washington Commanders spent a third-round pick on former quarterback turned wide receiver
Luke McCaffrey in 2024, many fantasy managers feared he may have been over-drafted, but chased the draft capital and spent a late rookie pick on him anyway. Through his first two seasons in the NFL, he's accumulated only 371 yards on 29 receptions, though his usage and production were both on the upswing prior to a season-ending collarbone injury suffered in Week 9. McCaffrey scored the first three touchdowns of his career while averaging 18.5 yards per reception. Between
Deebo Samuel and
Zach Ertz, Washington looks set to enter 2026 without its two highest target-earners from 2025. While a healthy
Terry McLaurin and the recently acquired
Rachaad White and
Chig Okonkwo will certainly help to fill that vacuum, McCaffrey could settle into a meaningful downfield role. In parting ways with Kliff Kingsbury, the Commanders promoted from within, naming 30-year-old assistant quarterbacks coach
David Blough as their new offensive coordinator, meaning McCaffrey will have familiarity with the system and a potential inside track to claim some of those vacated looks.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Ryan Rollins (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Rollins struggled on Saturday and will now sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left hip soreness. The absence of Rollins should mean increased roles for
Andre Jackson Jr. and
AJ Green. Between the two, Green is the better streaming option for Sunday's slate due to his ability to shoot from beyond the arc. Fantasy managers should consider Rollins as day-to-day for now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing will start in the 11th position for this week's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. This marks the first time since the beginning of the year that Bell will start outside of the top 10 in back-to-back races this season. In 12 Cup starts at Martinsville, Bell has one win and five top-10 finishes with an average finish of 14.8. After six races completed in the 2026 season, Bell ranks ninth in the regular-season standings with three top-5 finishes scored. In practice for this week's race, Bell ranked 31st in overall lap averages and displayed top-10 speeds in the 15-30 consecutive lap average categories. Overall, Bell is a solid choice for DFS lineups this week as a driver capable of placing in the top 10 based on track history and practice speeds.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
March 29, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kuzma is set to miss his fourth straight game due to right Achilles tendinopathy. They've already been eliminated from playoff contention, so the Bucks have little incentive to play anyone at less than 100 percent.
Pete Nance should remain in the starting five for as long as Kuzma is sidelined. He finished with five points, five rebounds, and three assists across 30 minutes on Saturday. There's some low-end streaming value here for fantasy managers looking for a DFS option.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Cleveland Guardians outfielder
Chase DeLauter is off to a red-hot start to the 2026 season, as he's hit four home runs in 14 plate appearances over his first three games of the year. The 24-year-old has also batted second in front of superstar Guardians third baseman
Jose Ramirez all three contests, a good sign for DeLauter's ability to rack up counting stats. While DeLauter was called up to the big leagues for Cleveland's postseason run in 2025, 2026 represents his first chance to establish himself as an everyday MLB outfielder. Health remains the biggest red flag in DeLauter's profile, as he has failed to reach 250 plate appearances in three consecutive professional seasons and has broken his left foot twice. However, if he can stay healthy, DeLauter could challenge for the American League Rookie of the Year Award. In any fantasy league where DeLauter is not already rostered, he should be a priority waiver wire target.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (knee) has been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Turner won't be able to shed the questionable tag and will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set. Fantasy managers should consider Turner as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks.
Jericho Sims and
Pete Nance should be asked to play big roles on Sunday. Sims is coming off a double-double on Saturday and is well worth a look as a DFS option with the Bucks shorthanded for this game.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron will start on the front row in second after qualifying for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. This will be the first time in Byron's Cup career that he will have back-to-back starts on the front row of two Martinsville races, as he earned the pole and started first in last Fall's race at the site. In 16 Cup starts at Martinsville, Byron has three wins and nine top-10 finishes with an average finish of 13.1. With six races completed so far this season, Byron is sixth in the regular-season standings with three top-10 finishes scored. In practice for Sunday's race, Byron ranked 12th in overall lap averages and as high as 11th in 30 consecutive lap averages. Considering Martinsville is a great track for Byron, and how he starts at the front with some of the best equipment in the field, he will be a threat to win and to lead laps on Sunday.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
March 29, 2026
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt was a zero-star recruit who saw stops at Saint Francis and James Madison before winning a National Championship with the Hoosiers in 2025. He is a big-bodied receiver who excelled on back-shoulder throws and contested-catch situations, but those traits that led to success at the collegiate level are increasingly seen as red flags for fantasy managers. In recent years, receivers like N'Keal Harry and
Keon Coleman have entered the NFL with similar profiles, and while they were able to bully their way to success in college, a lack of separation became a quick concern at the professional level. Outside of
Jordyn Tyson,
Carnell Tate, and
Makai Lemon, this appears to be a deep but imperfect receiver class, and NFL GMs and fantasy managers alike will be forced to decide exactly what types of flaws they are willing to live with.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) has been upgraded to available ahead of Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Tatum came into this game as questionable for injury management purposes. They've decided to start Tatum and give
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) the night off. This is the front end of a back-to-back set, so Tatum could rest on Monday with Brown returning to the mix against the Atlanta Hawks. For now, fantasy managers can go ahead and get Tatum active in their lineups. Tatum will likely be asked to carry the load offensively with Brown unavailable.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports qualified in the 10th position for this week's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. The No. 9 Chevrolet driver qualified in his lowest starting position at the site since October 2023. In 21 starts at Martinsville, Elliott has one win, 14 top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 11.3. Through six races so far this year, Elliott has three top-10 finishes and an average finish of 10.3 while ranking fifth in the regular-season standings. In practice, Elliott ranked 27th in overall lap averages, but displayed top-10 speeds in the 10-30 consecutive lap average categories, including fastest in 10 consecutive lap averages. With Martinsville being one of his better tracks, some small upside, and a car that is capable of a top-5 finish, Elliott is a solid overall choice for DFS lineups this week.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
March 29, 2026
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher
Jordan Romano looks to be his team's primary closer early in the 2026 season. The 32-year-old has recorded three strikeouts and a save without allowing a hit across his first two appearances, both of which came in the ninth inning. With Angels relievers
Kirby Yates (knee) and
Ben Joyce (shoulder) both currently on the injured list, Romano should have an extended run in the closer role in Los Angeles as long as he pitches reasonably well. The veteran right-hander recorded 95 saves across three seasons as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays from 2021 to 2023, but he's battled injuries and ineffectiveness over the past two seasons. While he may never get back to his peak form, Romano could be a bounce-back candidate with improved health in 2026. He profiles as a priority waiver-wire target in any fantasy league where he's not already rostered.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Brown will miss his second game in a row due to left Achilles tendinitis. This is the front end of a back-to-back set, so we'll see if Brown is available against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The absence of Brown should mean that
Baylor Scheierman should stick in the starting five. The rookie guard finished with three points, six rebounds, and two assists across 28 minutes of action on Friday.
Hugo Gonzalez and
Jordan Walsh could also see increased roles on Sunday. None of these players are great streaming options ahead of Sunday's contest.
Payton Pritchard is the best DFS option outside of
Jayson Tatum for the Celtics on Sunday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
After injuries limited him to only five offensive snaps as a rookie, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Roman Wilson saw the field more in Year 2, but was still unable to take advantage of his limited opportunities, finishing 2026 with only two touchdowns and 166 yards on 12 receptions. A third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Wilson has been a popular dynasty stash following a productive National Championship-winning senior season at Michigan, but having shown little to warrant the roster spot, he figures to be heavily dropped as dynasty managers clear space for the incoming rookie class. With the Steelers trading for
Michael Pittman Jr. to pair with last season's prized acquisition,
D.K. Metcalf, the Steelers now boast arguably their most potent receiving duo since
Diontae Johnson and
George Pickens, leaving Wilson fighting with a handful of capable pass-catching running backs and tight ends for any remaining targets. And with the quarterback position still unsettled heading into April, the quality of those sporadic looks will likely be incapable of sustaining fantasy relevance in the immediate future.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher
Lucas Erceg was primarily utilized as a setup man in 2025, posting a 2.64 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 48 strikeouts, eight wins, and two saves across 61 1/3 innings (61 games). However, Royals closer
Carlos Estevez (ankle) allowed six earned runs while recording just one out in his first appearance of the 2026 season on Saturday. Estevez also allowed three home runs and four walks in five innings pitched in Spring Training, and he's currently nursing an ankle injury. Royals manager Matt Quatraro alluded to using Estevez in lower-leverage situations for the time being, which could open the door for Erceg to take over as Kansas City's primary closer. Erceg recorded 14 saves and a 28.5% strikeout rate across 61 2/3 innings split between the Athletics and Royals in 2024. He profiles as a priority waiver-wire target in any fantasy league where he is not currently roster.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe will start in the 27th position for this week's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. This is the lowest starting position of Briscoe's Cup career at Martinsville. In 10 previous races at the site, Briscoe has seven top-15 finishes, including this event one year ago where he finished ninth. After six races so far this season, Briscoe is 22nd in the regular-season standings with three top-20 finishes and an average finish of 22.0. In practice, Briscoe ranked 32nd in overall lap averages and as high as 22nd in 25 and 30 consecutive lap averages. Despite underwhelming practice speeds, Briscoe has plenty of potential upside with equipment from one of the top teams in the sport. Fantasy players can utilize Briscoe in all DFS formats this week, but he is especially proficient in cash game lineups.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
March 29, 2026
Chicago White Sox infielder
Lenyn Sosa is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This marks the second time in the first three games that Sosa has been held out of the starting lineup. The expectation was that Sosa would have a bigger role after smacking a career-high 22 home runs in 2025. Instead, Sosa appears to be stuck in a part-time role on the South Side of Chicago. So far this season, Sosa is 0-for-6 and might end up only playing against left-handed pitching.
Andrew Benintendi will serve as the designated hitter while
Everson Pereira starts in right field versus right-hander
Brandon Sproat on Sunday.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
March 29, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder
Marcell Ozuna (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Mets. This looks to be a routine rest day for Ozuna, who started the first two games of the season. Over that span, Ozuna is 1-for-9 with a walk, so a trip to the bench seems fair.
Bryan Reynolds will cover left field, while
Jake Mangum takes over as the designated hitter versus right-hander
Nolan McLean on Sunday. Ozuna has good power upside, but is only worth a look in mixed leagues to start the season.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
March 29, 2026
New York Mets catcher
Francisco Alvarez will head to the bench ahead of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine rest day for Alvarez, who has started in both games to begin the season. So far this season, Alvarez is 2-for-6 with one home run, one RBI, and one walk.
Luis Torrens will take over behind the plate and bat ninth versus right-hander
Carmen Mlodzinski on Sunday. Torrens doesn't offer enough upside to warrant streaming, but Alvarez has mixed league value at the moment.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
March 29, 2026
Miami Marlins relief pitcher
Pete Fairbanks (rest) won't be available to pitch during Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies, according to manager Clayton McCullough. Fairbanks will get a rest day on Sunday after picking up back-to-back saves to begin the season. The 32-year-old signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the Marlins over the offseason. So far, this deal is working out great for Miami, but they don't want to push the veteran right-hander too hard early in the season.
Anthony Bender and
Calvin Faucher are the favorites to pitch in the ninth without Fairbanks available on Sunday. Fantasy managers should consider scooping up Fairbanks if he's still available in your league.
--Andy WebbSource: Daniel Alvarez-Montes
March 29, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid acknowledged quarterback
Patrick Mahomes' (knee) progress from a torn ACL and LCL suffered late last year, but he did not commit to an exact recovery timeline, according to Judy Battista of the NFL Network. Mahomes posted a video of a throwing session on Wednesday, and he is hoping to be ready for a Week 1 return later this year after having surgery to fix a torn ACL and LCL in his knee. "He's doing great," Reid said. "He spends a ton of time in the building. ... He's in there for seven hours a day. It's showing, the progress. Now, to tell you a timeline? I mean, I know what he's striving for. We'll just see where it goes from there." The Chiefs' ability to bounce back on offense in 2026 depends heavily on Mahomes' recovery. If he's not ready for Week 1, the Chiefs could be in trouble, as
Justin Fields is their current backup. Coming off major knee surgery, Mahomes will be riskier in fantasy football drafts this fall, dropping to more of a low-end QB1 signal-caller if he's on track to be ready for the start of the regular season.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Judy Battista
March 29, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder
Jake Fraley (shoulder) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Fraley suffered a right shoulder injury while attempting to make a diving catch during Saturday's contest. Rays manager Kevin Cash hinted that the injury wasn't serious, so fantasy managers should consider Fraley as day-to-day.
Jonny DeLuca will cover right field and bat sixth against right-hander
Dustin May on Sunday. Fraley should be back in the mix in a few days, but he doesn't have much fantasy appeal right now anyway.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
March 29, 2026
Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever
Carlos Estevez (ankle) was in a walking boot on Sunday morning and will have his ankle contusion re-evaluated, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Manager Matt Quatraro said that he would be "surprised" if Estevez would be available on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. And if Estevez was available, Quatraro said, "We would not be averse to putting him in a lower-leverage situation." "I'm not going to say he wouldn't do it, but I also think it would be probably smarter for us to try to build him a little bit in lower leverage first," Quatraro added when asked if he would use Estevez in the ninth inning. Estevez took a line drive off his left ankle in an eventful blown save on Saturday in which he allowed six runs in just one-third of an inning. The 33-year-old saw a drop in his strikeout rate in 2025, and his velocity has been noticeably down this spring. It appears that Estevez is already on very shaky ground early on in 2026, so fantasy managers chasing saves need to run to the waiver wire and add
Lucas Erceg, who figures to be next in line for ninth-inning duties in KC as the Royals look to get Estevez right.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
March 29, 2026
Washington Nationals shortstop
CJ Abrams (personal) is back in the lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Abrams was away from the team for Saturday's game due to a death in the family.
Nasim Nunez filled in at shortstop for that game, but will move over to second base on Sunday. Abrams will cover shortstop and bat sixth versus lefty
Shota Imanaga. The 25-year-old went 1-for-4 during Thursday's season opener with two RBI in the victory. He should be rostered and started in most fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
March 29, 2026
A second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Tre' Harris was largely blocked off from significant playing time as a rookie. Across 17 games, the 24-year-old recorded 30 receptions for 324 yards and one touchdown on 43 targets and spent most of the year as the Chargers' WR4 behind
Ladd McConkey,
Quentin Johnston, and
Keenan Allen. However, the soon-to-be 34-year-old Allen currently remains unsigned, which could open up a path to a starting role for Harris in 2026. Additionally, Los Angeles faces a May 1 deadline to decide on whether or not to exercise Johnston's fifth-year option for the 2027 season. If the Chargers decline the option, Harris would almost certainly be the team's succession plan for Johnston in a starting role on the outside. For dynasty managers, buying low on Harris before the Chargers' long-term roster-building plans are out in the open could be a smart move.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect
Jeferson Quero is making his major-league debut on Sunday against the visiting Chicago White Sox and left-hander
Anthony Kay. Quero will do the catching for right-hander
Brandon Sproat and will bat seventh. The Brewers surprisingly called up Quero to the big-league roster on Saturday from Triple-A Nashville to help give them more depth with first baseman
Andrew Vaughn (hand) going on the 10-day injured list. The 23-year-old Quero will help fill in behind the plate with
William Contreras serving as the designated hitter in the series finale against Chicago. Quero is the Brewers' top catching prospect. His development has been slowed in recent seasons due to various injuries, including hamstring and shoulder issues in 2025. Quero is still considered one of the best defensive backstops in the game. However, he could struggle with the bat early on in his first taste of big-league pitching. He slashed .255/.3336/.412 with six homers and 44 RBI in 58 games at Nashville in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 29, 2026
A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Dont'e Thornton Jr. struggled to establish himself as a rookie. Across 15 games (eight starts), the 23-year-old recorded just 10 catches for 135 yards and zero touchdowns on 30 targets. However, Thornton Jr. should have a significantly improved offensive ecosystem around him in Las Vegas in 2026. The Raiders hired former Seattle Seahawks play-caller Klint Kubiak as their new head coach and are also widely expected to select University of Indiana quarterback
Fernando Mendoza with the number one overall pick in the upcoming draft. Additionally, the Las Vegas wide receiver depth chart currently looks like an open competition for playing time between incumbents Thornton Jr.,
Jack Bech, and
Tre Tucker, as well as free agent additions
Jalen Nailor and
Dareke Young. Thornton Jr. did not show much reason for optimism as a rookie, so fantasy managers should proceed with caution. However, he also stands out as a buy-low candidate who could likely be acquired on the cheap after his underwhelming 2025 campaign.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 29, 2026
New York Jets running back
Braelon Allen (knee) suffered through a lost season due to injury in 2025 after he went down with a season-ending MCL sprain in Week 4. Leading into 2025, Allen was one of the buzzier running back names in fantasy circles due to reports that the Jets were planning for a more even workload split between him and fellow back
Breece Hall. That obviously never came to fruition, and Hall wound up logging over 1,400 yards from scrimmage across 16 games. However, the Jets placed the franchise tag on Hall earlier this offseason, and the two sides have yet to come to a long-term extension agreement. If he can get back to full health, Allen could still feature heavily in New York's future plans at the running back position. For dynasty managers, now might be the best time to buy low on Allen.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
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