Aug 27, 2026, 6:27 PM ET

New England Patriots second-year running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) should be "good to go" for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, with a league source telling The Boston Globe's Christopher Price that he avoided a serious right-ankle injury when he slipped on the turf at practice earlier this week. Unsurprisingly, Henderson, who missed practice this week after tweaking his ankle, did not travel with the team for their preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns as a precaution. The 23-year-old has improved since injuring his ankle earlier this week, but we will continue to keep tabs on his status as the Week 1 season opener quickly approaches in early September. The former second-rounder from Ohio State will split the backfield with Rhamondre Stevenson in his sophomore campaign after producing an impressive 911 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns on 180 carries in 17 regular-season games in 2025. He added 35 catches for 221 yards and another score as a receiver. Henderson's lack of progress in pass-blocking is a concern for his overall fantasy upside, though, which could cap his ceiling in Year 2 as an RB3/flex play if Stevenson stays healthy throughout the year.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Boston Globe - Christopher Price

Aug 27, 2026, 6:20 PM ET

Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is scheduled for an initial court appearance on Nov. 17 after he was charged on Thursday with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. The charges have come more than three months after Jacobs was arrested following an alleged domestic-violence incident at his home near Green Bay. Jacobs is subject to a suspension by the NFL, which is conducting its own investigation. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said that the organization is preparing for a potential suspension and is keeping the door open to potentially adding another RB before the start of the 2026 regular season to boost their backfield depth behind MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks. The team also has Pierre Strong Jr. in their RB room. It's beginning to look more likely that Jacobs will face a suspension to begin the 2026 campaign, which makes him harder to get behind as an RB2 target in upcoming fantasy drafts, despite his status as Green Bay's RB1 and his nose for the end zone (28 rushing touchdowns the last two years and four double-digit rushing TD seasons in his seven NFL campaigns).--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky

Aug 27, 2026, 5:59 PM ET

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (foot, toe) was seen on the sideline on Thursday before the team's preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers without a walking boot, according to Alex Brasky of Sports Illustrated. Coleman will not play on Thursday night after spraining his right foot/toe in the preseason opener, but with his foot no longer in a walking boot, he could progress towards being ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 13. Despite being a disappointment in his first two seasons in Buffalo after he was selected in the second round from Florida State, the Bills' brass hasn't given up on him and expect him to be a key part in the passing game in 2026 alongside newcomer DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir. Coleman had 38 catches on 59 targets for 404 yards and four touchdowns in 13 regular-season games in 2025 and was benched for being late to a team meeting. Maturity issues and drops have tanked his fantasy value in both redraft and keeper leagues, with Coleman currently being ranked as the WR116 at RotoBaller. If Coleman is out or limited in Week 1, Joshua Palmer and rookie Skyler Bell would be battling for WR3 duties in Houston.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Sports Illustrated - Alex Brasky

Aug 27, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo reports that he has been told that top Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins will join the big-league roster in time to be in Friday's lineup for the series opener against the division-rival Chicago White Sox. He will most likely be replacing All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton (hip), who aggravated a hip injury that has already landed him on the injured list twice in the second half of the season. Jenkins, the team's top overall prospect and the No. 15 overall prospect in all of baseball, should play regularly in Minnesota and could have an immediate impact in all fantasy baseball leagues down the stretch in 2026. The 21-year-old left-handed hitter stands at 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds and is a plus hitter with raw power. The former fifth overall pick in 2023 will get his first call to the big leagues after hitting .308/.407/.532 with a .940 OPS, 12 home runs, 28 RBI, 17 stolen bases, and 51 runs scored in 69 games and 307 plate appearances this year at Triple-A St. Paul. Jenkins' power/speed upside makes him a priority waiver-wire addition immediately.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Jonathan Mayo

Aug 27, 2026, 4:59 PM ET

After a strong finish to the 2024 season, Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. earned some sleeper buzz in fantasy circles ahead of the 2025 campaign. However, the 24-year-old delivered an underwhelming 2025 season, recording 37 catches for 322 yards and one touchdown on 51 targets across 15 games. While Mims Jr.'s role as a return man keeps his roster spot in Denver safe, his target volume may dip even further in 2026 following the Broncos' offseason acquisition of star wideout Jaylen Waddle. Between Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant, and Troy Franklin, Denver has four wideouts who could all be ahead of Mims Jr. on the team's final depth chart once the season begins. In all but the deepest of league formats, Mims Jr. appears unlikely to play a fantasy-relevant role in 2026.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Aug 27, 2026, 4:48 PM ET

The Major League Baseball Players Association is not happy with the league's proposal on Thursday to overhaul the offseason calendar and shrink most of free agency to a short window in December, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. "The league, through their propaganda arm, is promoting their latest set of roster and transaction proposals as player-friendly," MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer said. "MLB expressly conditioned these proposals on the players' agreement to a salary cap system, which would drastically reduce overall player compensation, eliminate fully guaranteed contracts through escrow, and turn back the clock on fundamental player rights. Their latest proposals regarding free agency would eliminate player rights by establishing an artificial free agency window, subject to a salary cap, which would reduce player leverage and create a game of musical chairs pitting player vs. player. The suggestion that the only way to limit roster churn, or incentivize earlier free-agent signings, is with a salary cap is entirely unserious. Players have proposed changes that would address these priorities, but the league is not interested in any changes that don't directly reduce the rights of all players and shift leverage to the owners." We already knew that the potential for a lockout in 2027 was high, and the back and forth between MLB and the Players Association on Thursday over a new free agency system reinforces that notion. Things are about to get really messy in negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement this winter.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan

Aug 27, 2026, 4:45 PM ET

The eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is expected to be a key piece in his team's plans for its offense. However, Tyson's NFL debut will be delayed by a serious hamstring injury, which is expected to sideline him well into his rookie season and could lead to him opening the year on Injured Reserve with a return designation. The 22-year-old is a highly talented playmaker when healthy, as he recorded over 1,800 receiving yards and 19 total touchdowns across his final 21 collegiate games at Arizona State. However, Tyson also now has a lengthy injury history. He missed most of his sophomore season in college with a knee injury, broke his collarbone late in his junior year, and suffered multiple Grade 2 hamstring strains during his final collegiate season in 2025. At this point, fantasy managers have to take his lack of durability into account when evaluating his value, even in redraft formats.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Aug 27, 2026, 4:40 PM ET

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers (shin) will miss another game on Thursday in Queens against the New York Mets in the series finale, according to MLB.com. Catcher William Contreras will serve as the designated hitter and bat third, while Gary Sanchez will do the catching for right-hander Jacob Misiorowski and hit fifth against Mets left-hander Sean Manaea. Bauers, who is in the midst of a career year in 2026, has not played for Milwaukee since fouling a ball off his foot in the Williamsport game on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. He is now being diagnosed with shin splints, but the left-handed slugger could be back as early as Friday's series opener versus the Texas Rangers at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Fantasy managers will be hoping that the 30-year-old's shin splints will not interrupt what has been a great season. Bauers enters Thursday's contest with a .272/.382/.501 slash line, an .884 OPS, 23 homers, 75 RBI, 76 runs, and nine stolen bases in his 401 at-bats. He is also hitting .284 (19-for-67) with four homers, three doubles, 12 RBI, 11 runs, and a stolen base in 20 games in August.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Aug 27, 2026, 4:35 PM ET

After an encouraging rookie season in 2025 in which he recorded 783 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 169 carries across 17 games, Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (knee) entered training camp as one of the buzzier names in fantasy circles. Unfortunately, Monangai is currently sidelined after suffering a hyperextended knee during a camp practice. While Monangai is lucky to have avoided significant structural damage and could even return in time for the start of the regular season, he will have missed a significant chunk of the summer. The missed time matters for Monangai because he entered camp competing for touches with veteran Bears running back D'Andre Swift. Swift has been a steady player since signing with Chicago before the 2024 season, recording over 2,700 scrimmage yards and 16 touchdowns across 33 games with the team. Given his injury situation, Monangai seems likely to be Chicago's true RB2, at least early in the year. He still carries upside as a handcuff and stash option, but Monangai's stand-alone value in redraft leagues is in question entering 2026.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Aug 27, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

Washington sophomore running back Quaid Carr hardly saw the field as a freshman, carrying the ball just four times for 14 yards. This offseason, Carr has gotten in work with the first team as he aims to carve out a role. With Jonah Coleman now on the Denver Broncos and Adam Mohammed transferring out to Cal, there is a wide-open role in the Huskies' backfield. Carr will compete with Jordan Washington and Oregon transfer Jayden Limar for touches, but both players missed significant time in the offseason while recovering from surgeries. Head coach Jedd Fisch praised him, stating, "This spring, he ran with the 1s, and what I saw a year ago continued to show up and got better and better and better. He's trained extremely well, he does everything right off the field and he's a powerful runner with great vision." Carr could be due for a breakout.--Brant Henson - RotoBaller
Source: ESPN

Aug 27, 2026, 4:29 PM ET

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is among the quarterbacks who "could be on the move in the next few weeks," according to Benjamin Allbright of KOA Colorado. Allbright reports that McCarthy, Tua Tagovailoa, Dillon Gabriel, and Anthony Richardson Sr. are signal-callers who "have had calls placed on them to varying degrees of interest." The 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, McCarthy missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury and then struggled in his first chance to be a starter in 2025. Across 10 games last season, the 23-year-old completed 57.6% of his pass attempts for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. The Vikings signed veteran quarterback Kyler Murray over the offseason, and Murray will enter 2026 as the team's QB1. McCarthy may not even be the favorite to be Minnesota's backup, as the team also rosters veteran quarterback Carson Wentz. It's not clear that there is a team around the league that views McCarthy as an immediate starting option, but at this point, his dynasty value would likely be better served by a change of scenery.--Will Brady
Source: KOA Colorado - Benjamin Allbright

Aug 27, 2026, 4:25 PM ET

Sophomore quarterback Julian Lewis has officially won the starting job at Colorado. This comes as no surprise, as he consistently ran with the first-team all camp long ahead of Utah transfer Isaac Wilson. Lewis started a handful of games last season, completing 55% of passes for 589 yards and four touchdowns. He did not win a game, as the Buffaloes had a shaky 2025 season. Offensive coordinator Brennan Marion praised Lewis' growth this offseason, stating, "He understands how to win a football game. He has not done that yet, so obviously that'll be the challenge that presents itself this season for him. But he's done all the little things right, got out of his comfort zone. Everything that we've asked him to do, he's done with a smile on his face and tried to grow as a young quarterback." Lewis and the Buffaloes kick off a week from today, on September 3 at Georgia Tech.--Brant Henson - RotoBaller
Source: On3

Aug 27, 2026, 4:19 PM ET

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is coming off an underwhelming 2025 campaign in which he recorded 42 catches for 532 yards and a touchdown on 73 targets across 14 games. Worthy suffered a shoulder injury in Week 1 that he played through for much of the season, which may have been one of the reasons why his production was subpar. Unfortunately for Worthy, he suffered another shoulder injury early in training camp that has limited him throughout the summer. While the current shoulder issue is not expected to cause Worthy to miss regular-season time, it's still a bit of a red flag. Worthy may also see a somewhat diminished role in the Chiefs' offense in 2026 if the team can get more out of top wide receiver Rashee Rice, who missed nine games in 2025. Worthy still carries some upside due to his elite speed as he enters his third NFL season, but he should be viewed as a mid-tier WR4/flex option entering 2026.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Aug 27, 2026, 4:09 PM ET

New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. is entering his first season with the team after signing a four-year, $48 million contract in free agency. The 27-year-old is coming off a stellar season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025, as he recorded 1,399 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns on 296 touches across 17 games. While Etienne Jr.'s contract status suggests he will be the lead back in New Orleans, it appeared heading into training camp as though he might be splitting work with long-time Saints back Alvin Kamara (knee). However, Kamara suffered a sprained MCL during a joint practice session with the Los Angeles Rams and may now miss the beginning of the regular season. With Kamara sidelined, Etienne Jr. has a chance to establish a true three-down role early in the year. Entering 2026, Etienne Jr. profiles as a high-end RB2 option for fantasy managers.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller