April 2, 2026

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard has held onto the No. 1 role throughout the first few weeks of free agency. The only notable running back signing the Titans have made so far is Michael Carter, who projects as the third-string back behind Pollard and Tyjae Spears. Both Spears and Carter should log some touches, but we expect Pollard to remain in the lead-back role heading into the final portion of his three-year, $21 million contract. The 28-year-old managed to finish as the overall RB23 in PPR leagues last season, largely thanks to a strong second half. From Week 14-18, he was the overall RB11, scoring three touchdowns and delivering three 100-yard performances during that span. Pollard has accumulated 1,000+ rushing yards in each of the last four seasons, and we wouldn't be surprised to see him hit that mark again in 2026, as long as the Titans don't select his replacement in this month's NFL Draft. The veteran ball-carrier is a hold in most dynasty leagues, since his fantasy outlook post-2026 remains murky.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 2, 2026

Houston Texans running back David Montgomery earned high praise from his former head coach at this week's annual NFL meetings. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell described Montgomery as "unbelievable" and said that the veteran running back will have an opportunity to establish himself as the Texans' bell cow. This could purely be coachspeak as Campbell tries to hype up this offseason's Lions-Texans trade, as we haven't heard the Texans echo his comments (yet). With that being said, we wouldn't be shocked to see Houston feature Montgomery in a very prominent role after actively going out and trading for him this offseason. He's a clear upgrade over rookie Woody Marks, who flashed upside but ultimately showed he's not ready to be an every-down back. Montgomery has been a top-28 fantasy running back in all seven of his NFL seasons, finishing 2025 with 716 rushing yards, 24 catches, 192 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns despite operating as the No. 2 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs. Now that he's in a lead-back role once again, he should push for north of 1,000 rushing yards, and we can't rule out the possibility of him scoring double-digit touchdowns. After slipping to the RB3/flex tier in 2025, we wouldn't be surprised to see Montgomery bounce back as a mid-to-high RB2 in 2026. As a result, he's an intriguing buy-low candidate in dynasty leagues, despite being 28 years old.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 2, 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. should be viewed as a low-end WR2 in redraft and dynasty leagues going forward. Now that Mike Evans has departed for San Francisco, Godwin and Emeka Egbuka will share the responsibility of leading the Bucs' receiver room. Either receiver could go off during any given week, but Godwin has a higher floor given his steady target share. The 30-year-old missed eight games due to injury last year, but he was productive when healthy, ranking as the overall WR21 in PPR leagues from Week 13-18. Godwin last eclipsed 1,000 yards in 2023, and he had more than 100 catches in 2022. We wouldn't be surprised to see him finish 2026 with 100+ catches, 1,000+ yards, and at least a handful of touchdowns in 2026, as long as he can stay healthy. Managers in dynasty leagues might look to buy low on Godwin this offseason, given that his price tag is lower because of last year's injury.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 2, 2026

Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. is trending up ahead of the 2026 season. Allen remains No. 3 on the depth chart after the Jaguars watched Travis Etienne Jr. depart in free agency, but replaced him with Chris Rodriguez Jr. There's a clear path to meaningful playing time for Allen, who may get on the field even more as Jacksonville's passing-down specialist. Allen was spectacular in pass protection last year, blocking some of the league's most talented pass rushers when he got on the field. He only touched the ball 33 times as a rookie, but he still got on the field for at least 25% of the snaps in more than one-third of the Jaguars' games. It's too early to project his workload for 2026, but we do expect his snap count to increase by a noticeable amount. Depending on just how involved Allen gets, he could even sneak onto the fantasy radar as a low-end RB3/flex in deeper PPR leagues.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 2, 2026

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis could have trouble becoming relevant in fantasy football going forward. With Breece Hall still in New York and Braelon Allen (knee) coming back from injury, Davis finds himself buried at No. 3 on the depth chart, at best. He could slip even further down the pecking order if the Jets make an additional signing or select a rookie running back in this month's NFL Draft. Davis, 24, has been in the league for two years, and despite having plenty of opportunities to touch the football, he has never finished higher than RB59 in a single season. It's somewhat of a shame, as Davis has averaged 5.62 yards per carry in the NFL, and he caught 21 passes in 2025. We know he's talented, but the path to a fantasy-relevant role just isn't very promising. He can be left on waivers in many dynasty leagues.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 1, 2026

The Tennessee Titans have signed free agent running back Michael Carter, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Carter reunites with Robert Saleh, who was his head coach when the Jets drafted him and is now the head coach of the Titans. The 26-year-old wasn't always fantasy relevant last year, but he had a decent season nonetheless. He ultimately played in 13 games and ranked as the overall RB48 in PPR leagues with 333 rushing yards, 33 catches, 267 receiving yards, and one touchdown. He made five starts along the way, highlighted by an 18.3-point performance in Week 5 against (ironically) the Titans. Carter projects as the No. 3 running back in Tennessee, slotting into a depth role behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears. He faces an uphill battle to earn fantasy-relevant snaps in 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Ian Rapoport

April 1, 2026

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has checked into a rehab facility. Per the star wide receiver's attorney, Levi McCathern, he has been in rehab for a "substantial period" before previous allegations of assault, and "he's scheduled to be there for a while longer." Earlier in the offseason, Nacua was accused of biting a woman in Los Angeles and had charges pressed against him. In these charges, the victim claimed Nacua made serious, vulgar, antisemitic remarks before biting her forcefully several times. While the wideout has denied all accusations regarding this incident, he is seeking additional help and support at this facility. Managers should continue to monitor this situation in the offseason, as a court hearing regarding this incident is scheduled for April 14.--Andy Smith
Source: Adam Schefter

April 1, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes bounced back from his rough outing on Opening Day in his second start of the season on Wednesday. The 23-year-old threw five innings on one-run ball to log his first win in his team's 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, recording five strikeouts while allowing three hits and two walks. While Skenes wasn't quite his usual dominant self, his relative return to form was still a welcome sight for fantasy managers after Skenes failed to get out of the first inning in his first outing of the year against the New York Mets. Skenes' command has been a little bit off to start the year, as he's allowed four walks in 5 2/3 innings. However, the hard-throwing right-hander owns a K-BB% of 24.8% and a WHIP of 0.96 across 321 1/3 career MLB innings. As long as he's healthy, Skenes profiles as an elite starting pitcher option for fantasy managers.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

April 1, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz continued his hot start to the season in his team's 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, going two-for-five with a home run, three RBI, and an additional run scored. Perhaps most importantly for Cruz's fantasy outlook, his home run came against Reds left-handed starter Andrew Abbott. The lefty-swinging Cruz has traditionally struggled against same-handed pitching throughout his career and has often been platooned, but he got the start against Abbott on Wednesday and delivered. Through his first 24 plate appearances of 2026, Cruz is hitting .304 with three home runs, six RBI, and seven runs scored. The 27-year-old has also struck out 10 times, so his batting average is likely to regress closer to his career mark of .233 over a larger sample. Still, if Cruz can do enough damage against lefties to earn everyday playing time, he could post monster power and speed totals for fantasy managers in 2026.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

April 1, 2026

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford had the best game of his young career in his team's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Crawford went three-for-five with a trio of singles, including the game-winning RBI knock in the bottom of the 10th inning. Through his first 18 MLB plate appearances, Crawford is hitting .412 with an RBI and three runs scored. The 22-year-old made his bones as an elite average hitter in the minors as well, slashing .334/.411/.452 with seven home runs, 47 RBI, 88 runs scored, and 46 stolen bases across 506 plate appearances at Triple-A in 2025. Power is the main question mark in Crawford's profile, and just one of his seven MLB hits has gone for extra bases so far. Still, if Crawford can continue to rack up base hits, he should start stealing bases at a high rate and could easily move up from the bottom of the Philadelphia batting order.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

April 1, 2026

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers was one of the lone bright spots of his team's 5-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, going two-for-four with a solo home run. The 28-year-old is off to a torrid start to 2026, as he's hitting .375 with five home runs and eight RBI across his first 25 plate appearances. Langeliers has been one of the better power-hitting catchers in baseball in recent years, as he's now racked up 65 home runs since the start of the 2024 season. He put together his most well-rounded season at the plate in 2025, hitting .277 and lowering his strikeout rate to a career-best 19.7%. Langeliers' strikeout rate is back up to 32% in a very small sample size in 2026, but his power output more than makes up for any batting average concerns. With a career barrel rate of 12.2%, Langeliers could be on the verge of threatening the 40-homer mark in 2026.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

April 1, 2026

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara dominated the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, pitching nine scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and zero walks while allowing just three hits. The 30-year-old right-hander struggled through a down year in 2025 in his first season back from Tommy John surgery, pitching to a 5.36 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across 174 2/3 innings (31 starts). However, Alcantara is off to an excellent start in 2026, recording 16 shutout innings with 12 strikeouts while allowing just seven hits and two walks. While Alcantara has never generated a tremendous amount of swing-and-miss, his ability to work efficiently and pitch to contact allows him to work deep into games consistently. Against the White Sox, he needed just 93 pitches to go the distance. Alcantara's first two starts of the season have come against lowly offenses in the White Sox and Colorado Rockies, so he'll face a tougher test in his next start against the Cincinnati Reds. Still, Alcantara's hot start is a welcome sign for fantasy managers who bought low on him coming off a down year.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

April 1, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) is likely to start facing hitters once the team returns from its upcoming road trip, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. Snell is currently on the 15-day injured list as he works his way back from left shoulder fatigue and was originally given a target return date of late May. Based on this most recent update, it appears Snell remains on track for that target. A left shoulder injury limited Snell to just 61 1/3 innings (11 starts) in 2025, but he was effective in his time on the mound, recording a 5-4 record with a 2.35 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 72 strikeouts. When healthy, the 33-year-old has typically been one of the better pitchers in baseball. However, Snell has made more than 24 starts just twice in 10 MLB seasons entering 2026. Snell profiles as a high-end fantasy starting pitcher upon his return, but how long he can avoid another injury is an open question.--Will Brady
Source: AM 570 LA Sports - David Vassegh

April 1, 2026

Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale (ankle) will not return to Wednesday's game against Orlando after suffering a right ankle sprain, finishing with eight points, one rebound, and one assist in 15 minutes. If Landale is forced to miss additional time, Onyeka Okongwu should continue handling heavy frontcourt minutes after posting 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in 31 minutes. Jonathan Kuminga could also see increased offensive chances off the bench, while Mouhamed Gueye may pick up situational minutes. Okongwu stands out as the clearest fantasy beneficiary if Landale remains sidelined.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Kevin Chouinard

April 1, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George erupted for a season-high 39 points in Wednesday's win over Washington, adding six assists, five rebounds, three steals, and six three-pointers in 30 minutes. The veteran wing has been rolling lately, averaging 28.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.0 triples, 3.5 assists, and 3.0 steals across his last four games while handling a 28.1 usage rate. George looks locked in as a must-start option in all formats, especially with Joel Embiid (illness) sidelined. Tyrese Maxey should continue seeing steady usage, while VJ Edgecombe and Kelly Oubre Jr. could see slightly fewer scoring chances with George taking on a larger offensive role.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Noah Levick

April 1, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (calf) will miss Thursday's game against New Orleans, extending his recent absence due to a lingering calf strain. His continued absence should keep Scoot Henderson in an elevated role after the young guard produced 15 points with three three-pointers in 29 minutes in the last win over the Clippers and 21 points with seven assists in a prior start. Henderson shapes up as a strong short-term points and assists streamer, while Deni Avdija and Jrue Holiday could also see slightly higher offensive workloads until Grant returns.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 1, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against Portland and could miss a fourth straight contest due to a right ankle sprain. With the Pelicans out of the playoff race, the team may remain cautious, which keeps Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Hawkins on the deep-league radar for streaming value. Fears posted 12 points, five assists, two steals, and one block in 22 minutes in the last game, while Yves Missi added four blocks as a starter but remains a defensive specialist option. Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray should continue seeing steady usage if Murphy sits.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 1, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (ankle) will miss Thursday's game against Oklahoma City, extending his absence to six straight games because of a right ankle contusion. His continued absence keeps Jake LaRavia in the starting lineup after he logged 14 points, seven rebounds, and two three-pointers in 38 minutes during the last outing, making him a viable deep-league streamer for rebounds and low-end scoring. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves should continue handling most of the backcourt usage, while LaRavia's secure minutes give him short-term value until Smart is cleared to return.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 1, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (hip) will not return to Wednesday's game against Houston after exiting early with a hip contusion, finishing with one steal and three missed shots in seven minutes. His absence is notable with Milwaukee already missing multiple rotation players, which could push Andre Jackson Jr. and Cormac Ryan into larger roles the rest of the night. Trent had been trending toward deeper league relevance recently due to the injury depleted roster, so this setback adds risk for managers relying on his minutes. AJ Green and Ousmane Dieng may also see small usage bumps.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Milwaukee Bucks

April 1, 2026

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against Charlotte as he nears a return from a monthlong absence caused by a left foot stress reaction. The fourth-year big man has averaged 11.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks in 23.6 minutes across 56 games, giving him solid value in big man categories if he sees enough minutes. His return would likely push Oso Ighodaro into a smaller role, lowering his already modest fantasy value. Williams could also take some interior opportunities from Royce O'Neale while adding defensive stats for category managers.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Duane Rankin

April 1, 2026

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against Utah but is expected to operate under a minutes restriction after missing the previous contest. The veteran has averaged 14.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across 26.6 minutes over his recent March stretch, though fantasy managers should expect modest production if his workload stays capped. He posted 17 points, seven rebounds, and one block in 31 minutes in a prior meeting with Utah, showing his category versatility. Peyton Watson could still hold value in deeper leagues if Gordon's playing time remains carefully managed alongside Nikola Jokic.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Katy Winge

April 1, 2026

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against San Antonio as the team manages his workload on the first night of a back-to-back, though he could return Thursday. His absence should open extra rotation minutes for Pat Spencer, who delivered seven points, five rebounds, eight assists, and two steals in 24 minutes in his last appearance, making him a possible deep-league assists streamer. Will Richard and Seth Curry could also see expanded roles, while Brandin Podziemski may take on slightly more ballhandling duties with Payton unavailable.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 1, 2026

Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (pelvis) is out for Wednesday's game against San Antonio after being downgraded from questionable, opening minutes in a thin frontcourt rotation. His next chance to return comes Thursday, but in the short term, Will Richard could see a larger role after producing eight points with two three-pointers, two rebounds, and two assists in a 25-minute start recently. Malevy Leons and Nate Williams may also see deeper rotation minutes. Richard is a viable streamer in deeper formats, while Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski should handle more of the playmaking duties with Santos out.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 1, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks forwards Bobby Portis (wrist) and Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) are out for Wednesday's game against Houston, further thinning an already depleted rotation. Kuzma scored 20 points with six rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes Tuesday, but this appears to be precautionary maintenance on the second night of a back-to-back. Ousmane Dieng should continue seeing elevated usage after posting 11 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in 29 minutes, making him a strong streamer. Pete Nance also gains deep-league appeal after a 39-minute start recently, while AJ Green may see added shot volume.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 1, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) won't suit up for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Rollins made his return to the court on Tuesday, but will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set. He finished with 24 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds across 36 minutes of action. The Bucks will likely need to lean on AJ Green, Gary Trent Jr., and Andre Jackson Jr. on Wednesday. Out of this trio, Green is the most consistent fantasy option. He should be considered a trustworthy DFS option for Wednesday's slate.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 1, 2026

Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against Chicago after entering with a probable tag, giving Indiana another usable frontcourt body amid multiple injuries. He has averaged 13.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.6 three-pointers in 18.7 minutes over his last five games with a 26.9 usage rate, making him a viable deep-league streamer while the roster is thin. His minutes floor looks safer with Andrew Nembhard (back) and Aaron Nesmith (neck) sidelined, while Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff should continue seeing stable workloads alongside him in expanded rotations.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 1, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. This appears to be a rest day for Turner during the second leg of the back-to-back set. Turner returned to the lineup on Tuesday and finished with 10 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks in 27 minutes of action. The Bucks aren't playing for anything at this point in the season, so it's not shocking to see them resting players. Jericho Sims should get the start at center, while Pete Nance and Ousmane Dieng see increased roles as well. Sims could have some deep league streaming value or a cheap DFS option for Wednesday's slate.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 1, 2026

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (knee) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. As expected, Siakam will play after being listed as probable on the injury report due to a lingering right knee issue. The Pacers have a ton of injuries right now, so Siakam is the go-to guy on offense. This season, Siakam is averaging 23.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists across 33.4 minutes per game. He is one of the most elite fantasy options at the power forward spot right now. Siakam needs to be rostered and started in all fantasy formats.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 1, 2026

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (shoulder) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Barnes will shake off the questionable tag and suit up for this game after being tagged on the injury report due to a left shoulder contusion. Barnes will likely be asked to carry the load on offense with Brandon Ingram (heel) and Immanuel Quickley (foot) both sidelined on Wednesday. The 24-year-old has been on a roll lately with 10 or more assists in five straight games. Fantasy managers need to make sure Barnes is in their lineups ahead of tip-off.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 1, 2026

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. In an unsurprising decision, the Raptors have decided to rest Ingram during the second leg of this back-to-back set. Ingram will take a seat due to right heel inflammation management. The expectation is that Ingram will be back in the mix for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. His absence should mean larger roles for Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Gradey Dick. Among the three, Shead is probably the best streaming choice after dishing out 22 assists over the last two games.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report