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College GameDay Set for First Three Weeks
ESPN's College GameDay already has its first three destinations locked into the schedule. The show will open the season in Week 1 in Baton Rouge as Clemson travels to LSU in Lane Kiffin's debut as the Tigers' head coach. In Week 2, the show will head to Austin for a huge primetime showdown between Texas and Ohio State. In Week 3, GameDay is very likely to travel to Oxford for the highly-anticipated LSU-Ole Miss game. This game marks the SEC opener for both teams, and will be Kiffin's return to Oxford after leaving the team prior to last season's playoff run. While not yet confirmed by ESPN, Pat McAfee heavily hinted on his show that GameDay would be at the LSU-Ole Miss game on September 19. On3's Pete Nakos also mentioned on X that the show would be headed to Oxford for the night game.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Jeremiah Smith Aiming For Ohio State Receiving Records
Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has been completely dominant since the moment he stepped onto the football field as a true freshman in 2024. Since then, the junior has accumulated 2,558 receiving yards and 27 touchdown receptions through just two seasons. Smith is on pace to break all major school receiving records should he remain healthy this season. He needs 43 receptions to break K.J. Hill's 201 catch record. 341 yards will put him ahead of Emeka Egbuka, who broke the record in 2024. If he can record nine touchdowns, he will usurp Chris Olave's 36 career receiving touchdowns. Smith is gearing up for a historic season in which he hopes to win another national title.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Keshaun Singleton Projects as Auburn's WR1
USF transfer wide receiver Keshaun Singleton followed his coach Alex Golesh to Auburn this offseason. Singleton led the Bulls in receiving in 2025 with 50 receptions for 877 yards and eight touchdowns. With star receivers Cam Coleman, Eric Singleton, and Malcolm Simmons all out the door via transfer portal, Auburn's receiving room is a completely revamped group. According to On3, Singleton has "come in and been all business, shaping up to be the Tigers' No. 1 receiver." It sounds as if the junior is shaping up for another season of leading his team in receiving. Singleton is joined by USF transfers Chas Nimrod and Jeremiah Koger, as well as freshmen DeShawn Spencer and Brian Williams in the receiving room.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Jeremiah Cobb Impresses New Auburn Staff
Auburn running back Jeremiah Cobb is the only returning offensive starter from a season ago. Cobb was sixth in the SEC in rushing, putting up 969 yards and five touchdowns in a bad offensive environment. Incoming head coach Alex Golesh added more talent in the backfield in Bryson Washington (Baylor), Tae Meadows (Troy), and Nykahi Davenport (USF), but it is Cobb who has been getting the buzz from the coaching staff this spring.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Casey Mize to Return From Injured List and Start on Saturday
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that right-hander Casey Mize (groin) will come off the 15-day injured list to start on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Mize will return from a strained right groin that put him on the IL on April 28, and he will return this weekend without going on a minor-league rehab assignment. It will make him a riskier option in starting fantasy lineups on Saturday, but he has a career-high 27.3% strikeout rate so far in 2026 and will be facing a Blue Jays offense that currently ranks 23rd in baseball with a .686 OPS. The 29-year-old former first overall pick by Detroit out of Auburn in 2018 was a first-time All-Star in 2025 and has a career-best 2.90 ERA through his first six starts this year while also posting a 1.19 WHIP, 35 strikeouts, and 11 walks over 31 innings pitched. While Mize doesn't have an excellent track record for missing bats regularly, he's trending up in fantasy in his sixth year in the big leagues and deserves a look off the waiver wire for rotation depth now that he's healthy again.
Source: The Athletic - Cody Stavenhagen
Source: The Athletic - Cody Stavenhagen
Alberto Mendoza Very Likely to Start for Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key told Andy Staples of On3 that Alberto Mendoza is the "projected starting quarterback" for Georgia Tech for the upcoming college football season. Mendoza, the brother of Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, transferred to Georgia Tech from Indiana this spring after backing up his brother on the national title run. In his career, Mendoza has completed 19-of-25 passes for 292 yards, five touchdowns, and an interception. He will replace the departed Haynes King as the Yellow Jackets' QB1.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Despite Lack of Saves, Aaron Ashby is a Reliable High-Leverage Bullpen Arm
Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Aaron Ashby isn't a sexy bullpen arm because he's not in line for saves in Milwaukee, but he still has plenty of fantasy baseball value. Going into the weekend in Week 8 of the fantasy season, Ashby has a league-high seven wins in relief while holding a strong 2.00 ERA (2.07 FIP) and 1.26 WHIP with an impressive 43 strikeouts and 15 walks in 27 innings out of the bullpen for the Brew Crew in 2026. The hard-throwing southpaw sits in the 99th percentile in strikeout rate, behind only Mason Miller and Erik Sabrowski, the 98th percentile in whiff rate, and the 74th percentile among pitchers in chase rate. Once a promising starting pitching prospect for the Brewers, Ashby was moved to a bullpen role because of his inability to stay healthy, and he has thrived ever since. Last year in 66 2/3 innings, Ashby had a 2.16 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, a career-high three saves, and a 76:24 K:BB. While he has zero saves so far this year, Ashby is proving himself as one of the better high-leverage bullpen arms in baseball, and he's rostered in only 37% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Charles Woodson Jr. Commits to Michigan
The son of former Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson has committed to Michigan, the same university where Woodson won the prestigious award. Woodson Jr. is a four-star safety recruit out of Lake Nona in Orlando, Florida. He held offers from many power conference programs including Arkansas, Baylor, Florida State, Oregon, Kentucky, Texas A&M, and more. Woodson Jr. is a class of 2027 recruit, and will look to join the Wolverines next season. He is the first defensive back of the 2027 class to commit to Michigan.
Source: 247 Sports
Source: 247 Sports
George Holani's Dynasty Outlook Remains Cloudy
Even though the Seattle Seahawks let Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III walk in free agency, George Holani's dynasty outlook going into his third year in the NFL isn't much clearer. To help replace Walker and the injured Zach Charbonnet (knee), Seattle drafted Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price and signed Emanuel Wilson in free agency. Charbonnet is fully expected to miss the beginning of the 2026 season after tearing his ACL in the postseason, so Holani should have a backfield role with the Seahawks as a short-yardage/goal-line option while competing with Wilson. The 26-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Boise State has had a very limited role in Seattle in his first two seasons with the team, combining for just 25 carries, 83 rushing yards, and one touchdown in his 16 regular-season games played, adding only three catches for 14 yards. The 5-foot-11, 210-pound power back has some sneaky speed for his size, and he could add some pass-game reps if he can prove to the coaching staff this summer that he's up to the task. Holani's long-term upside with the organization still looks bleak, though, after the addition of Price, and he's currently RotoBaller's No. 94 RB in dynasty formats.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Eugenio Suarez Taking On-Field Batting Practice on Friday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (oblique) is taking batting practice on the field on Friday for the first time since going on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique injury late last month, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Suarez's MRI exam, which was scheduled for Thursday, apparently gave the Reds some good news, so he has advanced in his baseball activities entering the weekend. Still, the Reds are slow-playing the right-handed power hitter, and Suarez will likely need to go on at least a short minor-league rehab assignment before he returns to action in the majors. Barring a setback with his oblique now that he's swinging full speed, Suarez should be back well in advance of the start of June. When Suarez is back in Cincy in the everyday lineup, it could be bad news for both Nathaniel Lowe and Ke'Bryan Hayes. The 34-year-old Suarez won't be an asset in fantasy in the average department, but he still has enough thump left in his lumber to be worth holding for his power production, especially at hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark. If you need power and Suarez was dropped, scoop him up now. He's currently rostered in 88% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Spencer Jones Worth Holding After Slow Start?
New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones was a popular waiver-wire pickup upon his long-awaited MLB debut on May 8, but he has gotten off to a slow start with the Yankees in the big leagues and is currently rostered in just 19% of Yahoo leagues. In his first 15 plate appearances over his first five MLB games, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has one hit, one RBI, three walks, and six strikeouts for a .083/.267/.083 slash line. The sample size is obviously extremely small, but it hasn't been an ideal start for the hulking 6-foot-7, 240-pound 25-year-old outfielder in the Bronx. The good news is that it's early, and it will be some time before both Giancarlo Stanton (calf) and Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) are ready to return from their injured-list stints, so Jones will have more of a runway to turn things around. But if he doesn't, he'll almost certainly be sent back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to work on his approach at the plate. While Jones has elite power potential from the left side of the plate, he has struck out over 30% of the time in the minors, and he currently has a 40% strikeout rate with the Yanks.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Jordan Westburg to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (elbow) will have season-ending elbow surgery, a source told Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. Westburg will end up not even playing at all in 2026 due to a partially torn UCL in his right elbow that he suffered during spring training. He was attempting to avoid going under the knife, but a recent setback convinced him to have season-ending surgery. The 27-year-old infielder can now obviously be dropped in all single-year fantasy baseball leagues. He's currently still rostered in 15% of Yahoo leagues. With Westburg out this year, the O's have primarily been using Coby Mayo and Weston Wilson at the hot corner in Baltimore, with Jeremiah Jackson and Blaze Alexander being other options. When former first overall pick Jackson Holliday (hand) eventually makes his 2026 season debut, he, too, could be an option to handle third base this year in Westburg's absence. Barring a setback in his rehab from elbow surgery, Westburg should be fully healed in time for spring training next year and the start of the 2027 regular season.
Source: The Baltimore Banner - Andy Kostka
Source: The Baltimore Banner - Andy Kostka
Kendre Miller Quickly Fading From Fantasy Relevance
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller's (knee) dynasty value is on life support after another lost season due to a torn ACL suffered in October of 2025. The 23-year-old former 71st overall pick in the third round in 2023 out of TCU has barely made a mark in New Orleans' backfield in his three years in the NFL due to injuries, as he's played a grand total of just 21 games (two starts). Over that span, Miller has accumulated only 127 rushing attempts for 497 yards (3.9 yards per tote) and three rushing touchdowns, adding 20 receptions on 24 targets for 180 yards and no scores as a pass-catcher. It's unclear if Miller will even be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season this fall, and he's currently listed as the team's RB4 behind big free-agent pickup Travis Etienne Jr., Alvin Kamara, and Devin Neal. Fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues should be ready to move on from Miller, who has plummeted to the No. 96 RB in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Caleb Kilian the Current Favorite for Saves in Giants Bullpen
San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Caleb Kilian is the current favorite for saves in the Gigantes' bullpen after going 1 1/3 scoreless innings with a strikeout in Tuesday's win over the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers for the second save of his career. Kilian hasn't been perfect so far in May with three runs allowed (two earned) on four hits (one homer) while walking five (one intentional) and striking out three, but he has picked up two saves in his last 5 1/3 innings pitched and has been solid overall in his first season in the Bay Area with a 1.40 ERA (4.50 FIP), 1.09 WHIP, two saves, 19 strikeouts, and 12 walks in 19 1/3 innings pitched. The 28-year-old reliever is rostered in only 9% of Yahoo leagues, so he's widely available for managers desperate for saves. However, Kilian's high walk rate (15.2%) makes him pretty volatile in the short term. Additionally, lefty Erik Miller (back) will return from a stay on the injured list on Saturday, adding competition for saves in San Fran.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Is Keon Coleman a Hopeless Dynasty Asset?
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman has been a bust both on the field and off of it since the Bills took him with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft out of Florida State. Despite a lack of talent around him in Buffalo's WR room, the 22-year-old has only produced 67 catches for 960 yards and eight touchdowns on 116 targets in his two seasons in the NFL. It was looking like Buffalo was ready to move on at the conclusion of the 2025 campaign, but instead, general manager Brandon Beane said the organization "has hit the reset button," and they aren't giving up on him just yet. That's good news for fantasy managers holding Coleman in dynasty leagues, but the additions of DJ Moore and rookie Skyler Bell (fourth round) won't help his cause as he attempts to put himself in the good graces of the front office and coaching staff in Buffalo. With Khalil Shakir and tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox still staples in the passing attack, target volume figures to be an issue in Year 3 for Coleman, and any more maturity issues could be the last straw for him in Western New York. Coleman has fallen to WR No. 88 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings, which could present an interesting buy-low opportunity.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Jack Perkins Still Worth Rostering After Second Blown Save?
Athletics right-handed reliever Jack Perkins blew his second save of the season and took his second loss of the year in Thursday's 5-4 defeat at the hands of the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Perkins is on tilt right now, having allowed seven runs (five earned) on five hits while walking two and striking out five in his last 3 2/3 innings, which includes two losses, two blown saves, and one hold. The rough patch has the 26-year-old at a 4.76 ERA on the year with a 1.35 WHIP, 22 strikeouts, and three saves in 17 innings pitched in his 12 appearances out of the bullpen. Perkins gave up two runs on three hits while hitting a batter in just two-thirds of an inning in Sacramento on Thursday, and he might have hurt his chances of seeing save opportunities moving forward for manager Mark Kotsay. Don't be surprised if the A's next save chance goes to either Hogan Harris or Joel Kuhnel, who have both been involved in the team's committee approach to the ninth inning in 2026. Perkins is rostered in only 16% of Yahoo leagues and cannot be trusted after his recent rough patch.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Marvin Harrison Jr. a Buy-Low Candidate in Dynasty Formats
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. came into the NFL with sky-high expectations as the son of former NFL stud Marvin Harrison Sr. and as the fourth overall pick in 2024 out of Ohio State. Through his first two years in the league, the 23-year-old has failed to live up to those expectations, catching 103 of 189 targets for 1,493 yards and 12 touchdowns in 29 games played. He never really developed the necessary chemistry with former Cardinals QB Kyler Murray to take off, and a heel/foot injury limited him to just 12 games in his sophomore campaign in 2025. When he was on the field last year, Harrison was slightly more efficient on a per-target basis, but overall, he was still a huge disappointment as the WR49 in half-PPR scoring relative to his ADP. As a result, Harrison has fallen to No. 19 in RotoBaller's WR dynasty rankings. Long-term concerns at the QB position and with a new coaching staff in town that is expected to place more of an emphasis on the running game. There's still time for Harrison's pure talent to take over, though, making him absolutely worth buying low on in dynasty/keeper formats.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Bryce Miller Worth Stashing Now That He's Healthy?
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller made his season debut on Wednesday night against the Houston Astros. His eight walks and three strikeouts weren't ideal, but he still delivered solid results with just one walk and two earned runs over 5.1 innings of work. Miller has never been a major strikeout threat, averaging less than one per inning throughout his career, so we aren't concerned about his control going forward. On the contrary, we're actually quite encouraged by his low walk total, which is also consistent with his career stats. He also flashed increased velocity in his first game back from a left oblique strain. His average fastball velocity was 95.0 mph in 2025, but that jumped to 97.4 mph on Wednesday. Outside of the eight hits, fantasy managers should feel very optimistic that Miller has returned to his pre-injury form, and he might even be better than before. The righty is rostered in 27% of leagues right now, so there's still time for managers to stash Miller in anticipation of a potentially big year. Currently, he ranks #82 among starters in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jorge Soler Slowing Down in May, Still a Waiver Target for Power?
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler had five home runs and hit .253 (20-for-79) in 22 games (93 plate appearances) in April, but he has gone a bit quiet in May and is now hitting .221 (32-for-145) overall with eight long balls, 28 RBI, and 20 runs scored in 40 games in his 13th season in the majors. In 12 games so far in May, Soler has gone 8-for-43 (.186), and he hasn't gone deep at the plate since May 5. The rough patch of late has dropped his OPS on the year to .752, and his on-base percentage is down to .318. Soler's xwOBA sits at .318, and his expected slugging percentage is at .404 (currently .434). Soler is never going to be an asset for your fantasy teams' batting average, as he currently sits in the fifth percentile in strikeout rate, and he's in just the 65th percentile in hard-hit rate through a month and a half of the 2026 season. The Cuban outfielder can still be an asset for fantasy managers who are desperate for power, but he's extremely volatile and will kill your average. It's why he's still rostered in less than half of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Graham Ashcraft a Top Stash Option for Saves?
Cincinnati Reds reliever Graham Ashcraft is an intriguing player to stash in fantasy baseball, as he could be due for more save opportunities going forward. Ashcraft hasn't pitched in a save situation since May 6, and he has just one save situation since April 19. However, the Reds are in desperate need of a dependable closer, and Ashcraft might be the solution. He has a terrific 1.66 ERA and 10.38 K/9 this year, and we can see that he's limiting loud contact with his 0.42 HR/9 and 55.3% ground ball rate. Two areas of concern, though, are walks and leverage opportunities. His walk rate has jumped to a career-worst 5.40 BB/9, and he has just one save to two blown saves. If he can clean up the walks, the saves should come naturally, assuming the Reds do in fact deploy him as their closer going forward. He ranks #33 among relievers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Carson Benge Starting to Turn the Corner at MLB Level
New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge needed a little time to acclimate to the majors, but he seems to have found his stride lately. Over his last 10 games, the rookie has gone 14-for-36 with four extra-base hits, seven RBI, four walks, and six strikeouts. He has also stolen a base in back-to-back games. The 2024 first-round pick doesn't have a ton of power, but he's been putting the ball in play, and we've always known that he runs well. His defensive versatility has also helped him get in the lineup more often, as he has 8+ appearances in each of the three outfield spots this year. Given Benge's average-at-best power, we'd like to see him cut down on his 21.1% strikeout rate. Otherwise, though, he's been a much-needed addition to the Mets' lineup while inching his way closer to the fantasy radar. He currently ranks #76 among outfielders in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings, and he's rostered in 12% of leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Hollywood Brown a Cut Candidate in Dynasty Leagues?
Following two disappointing seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024 and 2025, wide receiver Hollywood Brown linked up with the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason on a one-year, $5 million deal. Hollywood played in just two games in his first year in KC due to an injury and combined for 58 receptions on 89 targets for 678 yards and five touchdowns in 18 regular-season games (seven starts) in his two seasons with the Chiefs. The 28-year-old failed to stand out when fully healthy in his final season in KC, posting a 49-587-5 line in 16 games, and even with the Eagles expected to move on from A.J. Brown after June 1, it's hard to imagine the former first-rounder in 2019 out of Oklahoma having a career resurgence in his return to the NFC. Brown seems likely to be subtracted from Philly's WR room soon, but the Eagles also added Dontayvion Wicks in a trade and took former USC pass-catcher Makai Lemon in the first round of April's draft. While Brown could pop for some big plays here and there with the Eagles, target volume is going to be an issue. The once-dangerous and speedy deep threat has now fallen outside of RotoBaller's top-100 dynasty rankings at WR.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Casey Schmitt Cooling Off at the Plate
San Francisco Giants first baseman Casey Schmitt was one of the hottest hitters in baseball through April and early May, but he has cooled off lately and finds himself in a bit of a slump. Over his last six games, Schmitt is just 3-for-23 with zero extra-base hits, zero RBI, one walk, and eight strikeouts. He had arguably his worst game of the season against the Dodgers on Thursday as he went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. Thanks to his strong start this year, Schmitt still has a decent-looking .276/.329/.485 slash line with six home runs, three steals, a .346 xwOBA, and 131 wRC+. However, his production is falling fast, and fantasy managers would like to see him get back on track sooner rather than later. His roster share has fallen to 31% in fantasy baseball, and he now ranks #19 among first basemen in RotoBaller's latest rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Darnell Mooney Barely Inside Top-100 WR Dynasty Rankings
Wide receiver Darnell Mooney surprised with 992 receiving yards in his first year with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, but he could not live up to those standards with the team in 2024, catching just 32 passes for 443 yards and one touchdown in 2025. The 28-year-old signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the New York Giants in March. Mooney's best path to fantasy relevance in the Big Apple in 2026 is with fellow wideout Malik Nabers (knee) having a setback in his ACL recovery and not being ready for the start of the regular season. Otherwise, he figures to be in a low-volume role as the WR3 behind Nabers and Darius Slayton. After his disappointing 2025 season, Mooney's dynasty stock has fallen, and he's now barely inside RotoBaller's top-100 dynasty wideouts (No. 98). With the addition of tight end Isaiah Likely, too, Mooney may be quarterback Jaxson Dart's No. 4 target in the passing game this year. Mooney is shifty in the open field, but he lacks the blocking prowess that new head coach John Harbaugh likes in his receivers. Expecting Mooney to have another resurgent season like he had in 2024 would be foolish.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Jacob Latz Fully in Command of Rangers Closing Job?
Texas Rangers reliever Jacob Latz allowed three runs without recording an out in his last appearance on Wednesday, but he may still have control of the closer job in Arlington. Outside of an occasional blemish like Wednesday, Latz has been stellar this season, pitching to a 2.08 ERA with 7.06 K/9, 2.08 BB/9, and 0.42 HR/9. He has two holds, five saves, and two blown saves through 18 outings so far this year. The biggest obstacle for Latz has arguably been the Rangers' record. At 21-22, save opportunities don't present themselves every day. Texas has still been getting him leverage scenarios, but fantasy managers would like to see more saves. The good news is that he faces essentially no competition for the closer role. Jakob Junis does have three saves this year, but he's been more of an eighth-inning setup option, and he's also trending down after taking a loss in his last outing. All in all, fantasy managers should continue to feel confident about Latz as the Rangers' closer. He ranks #29 among relievers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Melquizael Costa Set For UFC Vegas 117 Main Event
Melquizael Costa will look to extend his win streak when he faces off against Arnold Allen in the main event of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. Since his second-round knockout loss to Steve Garcia back in December 2023, Costa has been on a tear, winning six consecutive fights. He was last seen in the Octagon in February at UFC Houston, where he became the first fighter to finish Dan Ige, landing a highlight-reel spinning back kick. DraftKings sees Costa as the underdog with a salary of $7,600.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Arnold Allen A Favorite At UFC Vegas 117
Arnold Allen will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Melquizael Costa in the main event of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. Allen was last seen in action in January at UFC 324, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Jean Silva. Allen is actually 1-3 in his last four fights; however, he fought the best featherweight division has to offer, like former featherweight and BMF champion Max Holloway, Movsar Evloev, and already mentioned Silva. DraftKings sees Allen as the favorite with a salary of $8,600.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Can Christian Kirk Revive his Career in Bay Area?
After another disappointing season in 2025 with the Houston Texans in which he missed more time with injuries, wide receiver Christian Kirk signed a one-year, $8 million deal to play with the San Francisco 49ers as they rebuild their WR room this offseason. The 29-year-old former second-round pick in 2018 out of Texas A&M has faded in fantasy football circles in each of the last three years, totaling just 33 games played with the Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars while catching 112 passes on 184 targets for 1,405 yards and five touchdowns. Although Kirk had over 100 yards in a playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers last year, he had a weak 28-239-1 line in 13 regular-season games with Houston and failed to stand out. In San Fran, he will most likely be competing with rookie second-rounder De'Zhaun Stribling for WR3 duties for the Niners behind Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall in 2026. Kirk is unlikely to see much volume, especially once tight end George Kittle (Achilles) returns. The move to the 49ers is an upgrade in offense with offensive mastermind Kyle Shanahan, but Kirk's path to a resurgence will be a difficult one, and he's fallen all the way to No. 97 in RotoBaller's WR dynasty rankings.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Daniel Santos Set For UFC Vegas 117 Co-Main Event
Daniel Santos will look to extend his win streak when he faces off against fan-favorite Dooho Choi in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. He earned his spot on the UFC roster in 2022, but he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Julio Arce in his UFC debut. Since then, Santos has won four fights, two fights by decision and two fights by knockout/TKO. He was last seen in the Octagon in October at UFC 320, where he defeated JooSang Yoo via second-round TKO. DraftKings sees Santos as the favorite with a salary of $8,400.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Brashard Smith Destined to Become Special Teams Player?
Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith is currently listed as No. 2 on the RB depth chart for the Chiefs behind new starter Kenneth Walker III, but the 23-year-old has fallen all the way to No. 74 in RotoBaller's dynasty RB rankings despite Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco both departing in free agency in the offseason. In addition to Walker, the Chiefs signed Emarci Demercado in free agency and selected Emmett Johnson in the fifth round of this year's draft. Smith, who was a receiver in college at SMU, is elusive and can obviously catch the ball out of the backfied, but at just 5-foot-10 and 196 pounds, he lacks the size to challenge for a true workhorse RB1 role in the NFL, and he could be destined to see most of his snaps on special teams in KC if Johnson emerges as the team's best change-of-pace back behind Walker. In his rookie campaign in 2025 after the Chiefs took him in the seventh round, Smith saw 44 carries for 151 yards (3.4 yards per carry) and no touchdowns, although he added 25 catches for 172 yards and one touchdown through the air in 17 games (one start). Smith has PPR upside, but his dynasty stock has taken a hit due to the additions of Walker, Demercado, and Johnson.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
