January 12, 2026
Former Miami and Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton is signing with Texas A&M, according to On3Sports. The rising senior spent one season with the Crimson Tide, catching 42 passes for 511 yards and a team-high eight touchdowns. In 44 career games with the Canes and Tide, he's tallied 112 catches for 1,301 yards and 14 touchdown grabs. The Aggies did not secure Auburn transfer Cam Coleman, who committed to Texas, but Horton is a nice consolation prize. Texas A&M leading receiver KC Concepcion is NFL-bound after a breakout performance in the SEC, but Mario Craver will be back in College Station for 2026. Horton could help quarterback Marcel Reed take the next step as a passer as the Aggies look to get back to the College Football Playoff.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: On3 on X
January 12, 2026
According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, the New York Mets remain in "pole position" to acquire Brewers right-hander
Freddy Peralta. Rosenthal and Sammon reported that while many teams remain in the mix for Milwaukee's top pitcher, the Mets could complete the trade without moving their top young pitcher,
Nolan McLean. Instead, they could look to trade
Jonah Tong,
Christian Scott, or
Brandon Sproat to acquire the 29-year-old. Peralta enjoyed a career season in 2025, logging 176 2/3 innings to the tune of a 2.70 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP. He picked up 17 wins, pitching for the NL Central Champions, and struck out 204 batters. If he were to join the Mets, Peralta would likely operate as their ace and carry solid SP2/high-end SP3 upside in all fantasy formats.
--Andy SmithSource: Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon
January 12, 2026
Following the Cubs' signing of third baseman
Alex Bregman, the New York Yankees have already expressed interest in trading for second baseman
Nico Hoerner and have reached out to begin preliminary discussions. Bregman's signing with the Cubs does create a bit of a logjam in their infield, as top prospect
Matt Shaw will likely revert to a super-utility role. However, if the Cubs were to move Hoerner, who is in the final year of his contract, Shaw could become the everyday second baseman. The Yankees are expected to rely on
Jazz Chisholm Jr. at the keystone this season, but could shift him to the hot corner if they were to acquire Hoerner from the Cubs. While he does not possess much power upside, Hoerner posted an elite .297 AVG with 29 stolen bases last season. Hoerner would likely slot in as the everyday leadoff hitter in New York and could see his run total push for a career high, batting in front of
Aaron Judge and
Giancarlo Stanton.
--Andy SmithSource: Pat Ragazzo
January 12, 2026
According to Bo Nightengale of USA Today, the Boston Red Sox will now turn their attention to free agent infielder
Bo Bichette after missing out on third baseman
Alex Bregman. Bregman inked a massive five-year $175 million contract with the Cubs, but the Red Sox were expressing significant interest in him and even offered him a similar offer. However, Nightingale reports that the Red Sox remain interested in improving their infield before the start of the season. In 2026, Bichette posted a stellar .311/.357/.483 line with 44 doubles, 18 home runs, and four stolen bases. This was a massive bounce-back for Bichette in comparison to his .225/.277/.322 line he held the year prior. If Bichette were to agree to terms with the Red Sox, he could limit
Marcelo Mayer's playing time, as Bichette would likely slot in as the everyday third baseman.
--Andy SmithSource: Bob Nightengale
January 12, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves bounced back from three consecutive losses on Sunday with a 3-2 overtime win against the Utah Mammoth. He had 25 saves as Columbus turned a 2-1 deficit into a win with a pair of power-play goals. Graves had won four of five starts before suddenly cooling off at the start of this month. Still, he has enjoyed a good campaign in Columbus, posting a 2.71 goals-against average with a .908 save percentage. If Greaves can keep up these numbers for the rest of the way, his 13-12-6 record is poised to improve.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 12, 2026
Free agent right-handed pitcher
Max Kranick (elbow) is set to be throwing on Monday, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. Kranick has been on the shelf since undergoing flexor tendon surgery in July. He was eventually released by the Mets earlier in the offseason. However, it appears Kranick has progressed well and could find a suitor before spring Training. Last season before the injury, Kranick logged 37 innings to the tune of a 3.65 ERA and a strong 1.05 WHIP. During this stint, he allowed only five walks but tallied just 25 punchouts. Through 142 2/3 career innings at Triple-A, the 28-year-old has posted a 3.72 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP, spending most of his time pitching out of the bullpen. If he were to find a suitor, he would likely compete for a middle-relief role during the spring.
--Andy SmithSource: Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon
January 12, 2026
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi was instrumental in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals, factoring in on all three of his team's goals. The Predators captain finished with the game-winning goal and added two assists. Two points, including his goal, came on the power play for Josi, who entered Sunday's contest with a four-game scoreless run. It's been a bit of a rocky patch for Josi lately, but he will be pleased to know that his team has upped its level of play in recent weeks. Thanks to an 8-4-0 surge, the Predators are now only two points out of a wild-card position in the Western Conference. Josi has tallied 21 points (six goals, 15 assists) in 33 games this season, while recording 85 shots and 49 blocked shots.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 12, 2026
The Boston Red Sox offered third baseman
Alex Bregman a five-year $165 million contract before he opted to sign with the Cubs on Saturday evening. The Cubs were able to narrowly win the bidding war for the longtime Astro, inking him to a five-year $175 million contract. Bregman spent the 2025 campaign with the Red Sox and expressed interest in returning to Boston on a long-term deal. In his lone season with Boston, Bregman posted a .273/.360/.462 slash line with 18 home runs and 28 doubles. He generated a .337 xwOBA and showed an elite eye at the plate, drawing walks at a 10.3% rate and striking out at a 14.1% clip. With Bregman out of the picture, managers should expect the Red Sox to give young infielder
Marcelo Mayer the slight edge for the starting third base job in Spring Training.
--Andy SmithSource: Chris Cotillo
January 12, 2026
Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo collected his first shutout of the season on Sunday, stopping 27 shots in a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Korpisalo became the first Bruins netminder in 11 years to shut out Sidney Crosby's squad. The 31-year-old has now won back-to-back starts, improving to 8-8-0 for the season. Korpisalo has allowed 3.20 goals with a .894 save percentage. Jeremy Swayman will probably return to the blue paint on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. In his next outing, however, Korpisalo will have an opportunity to match his longest winning streak of the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 12, 2026
According to Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com, the Boston Red Sox have signed right-handed pitcher
Tayron Guerrero to a minor league contract. The right-hander spent the 2025 season in Japan with the NPB. Guerrero last appeared in an MLB game during the 2019 season with the Miami Marlins but was in the minor leagues from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, Guerrero logged 33 innings with Triple-A Salt Lake and posted a 5.73 ERA with a 1.76 WHIP. During this stint, he struck out 32 hitters and allowed 11 free passes. Through 106 career innings in the majors, Guerrero has held a high 5.77 ERA with a 1.66 WHIP. Given his lack of proven success in the major leagues, managers should expect Guerrero to open the season in the minor leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: Andrew Parker
January 12, 2026
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes registered two assists in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. He helped Cody Glass get a pair of second-period goals. Glass' second goal of the game put New Jersey 3-2 up, but Hughes' crew couldn't stop the rot. Bizarrely, New Jersey has gone 2-7-1 since getting Hughes back from a hand injury. The 24-year-old star forward has produced one goal and six assists in 10 outings since his return. Hughes won't be happy with his recent contributions, as he had a higher scoring rate before his injury. For the season, Hughes has recorded 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists) in 27 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 12, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl tied the franchise record with five points in Sunday's 7-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. He was on fire against his former team, scoring two goals and delivering three assists. Hertl's first goal came on the power play. Previously, only Mark Stone had managed as many as five points in a single game for the Golden Knights, doing so in a pair of contests in 2020 and 2021. While Hertl isn't among the most consistent forwards in the world, he is having a strong 2025-26 campaign. Across 44 outings, Hertl has registered 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists), 120 shots, and 55 hits. He has had three multi-point performances in his past four games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 12, 2026
Washington Capitals forward Justin Sourdif (upper body) was injured in the second period of Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. He took a puck to the face, leaving the game after logging only 6:17 of ice time. Sourdif recently matched a Capitals rookie record with five points (three goals, two assists) in a game against the Anaheim Ducks. Overall, he has totaled 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) in 45 outings, tied for the eighth-most among first-year players. Sourdif has been a regular on the second line, while also skating with the second power-play unit. It's unclear whether Sourdif will be available for Tuesday's tilt against the Montreal Canadiens.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
January 12, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (upper body) played only one shift in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win against the Utah Mammoth. He exited the game with an upper-body injury after taking a hard hit from Mammoth forward Brandon Tanev. Mateychuk is having a strong sophomore campaign, recording 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists), 52 shots, and 63 blocks in 44 appearances. He has been Zach Werenski's partner on the first defensive pairing. If Mateychuk has to miss time, Columbus will bring Jake Christiansen back into the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 11, 2026
Chicago Bears quarterback
Caleb Williams led his team to yet another comeback win in impressive fashion in the 31-27 victory over the division-rival Green Bay Packers on Saturday night in the Wild-Card round of the playoffs. Williams finished 24-for-48 passing for a season-high 361 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. He added four carries for 20 yards and also took one sack for a loss of nine yards. The 24-year-old second-year signal-caller also fumbled, but it was recovered by the Bears. It was the Bears' single-game playoff passing-yardage record. It wasn't pretty, but Williams continues to display his elite athleticism by extending the play outside the pocket to find his receivers deep down the field. The USC alum could get into a shootout with the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round, giving him plenty of fantasy upside. Williams has now gone over 300 passing yards in two of his last three games, with six touchdowns and three interceptions combined in his last three contests.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
January 11, 2026
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur's future with the organization is in question after losing to the division-rival Chicago Bears in the Wild-Card round of this year's postseason, according to Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Packers president Ed Policy must decide if the team will give LaFleur a contract extension, or if they will be looking for a new head coach this offseason. The least likely option is for the Packers to retain LaFleur for the final year of his contract in 2026. LaFleur said "of course" his preference would be to remain with the team. If LaFleur were to be fired, he'd instantly become one of the top candidates on the market for another head-coaching job, along with Baltimore Ravens former head coach John Harbaugh. In his seven seasons with the Packers, LaFleur has gone 76-41. If Green Bay has a head-coaching vacancy, it will be one of the most coveted positions with a roster already built for Super Bowl contention.
--Keith HernandezSource: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Ryan Wood
January 11, 2026
Chicago Bears tight end
Colston Loveland caught eight of his 15 targets for 137 yards during Saturday's Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers. Loveland's impressive rookie campaign continued as he set new personal-best marks in targets and yards. He now has 24 catches, 322 yards, and two touchdowns over his last three games. According to Jacob Gibbs of CBS Sports, the 21-year-old's big game made him just the second tight end in NFL history to record at least 10 targets and at least 130 yards in a playoff game at age 22 or younger. He joins just
Rob Gronkowski in that select group. Loveland will look to remain hot as the Bears advance to face either the Eagles or Rams in the Divisional Round next weekend.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
January 11, 2026
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (head) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's playoff contest against the Los Angeles Chargers. He is officially listed as questionable to return. Gonzalez left the game after breaking up a pass attempt on second down. At the time of his departure, he had defended two passes. The 23-year-old didn't record an interception during the regular season, but he was named to the AFC Pro Bowl roster and is consistently relied upon to cover opponents' No. 1 receivers. His absence will be something to monitor as the Patriots look to defend a three-pronged wide receiver room featuring
Ladd McConkey,
Keenan Allen, and
Quentin Johnston. Charles Woods should earn more cornerback snaps behind Carlton Davis and Marcus Jones.
--Andersen PickardSource: New England Patriots
January 11, 2026
Carolina Panthers running back
Chuba Hubbard tallied 13 carries, 46 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns during Saturday's Wild Card loss against the Los Angeles Rams. He also caught two of four targets for an additional 13 receiving yards. Hubbard lost his lead-back role to
Rico Dowdle during the middle of the season, but he seemed to reclaim his top spot over the final few weeks. As the Panthers were eliminated on Saturday, Hubbard registered 15 touches while Dowdle had just six. Dowdle is an impending free agent, so Hubbard should be a fringe top-24 fantasy running back heading into 2026 fantasy football drafts. It's unclear whether Jonathan Brooks (knee) or
Trevor Etienne will be able to carve out a role next year.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
January 11, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free-agent outfielder
Eloy Jimenez to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training. This is a low-risk move by the Jays to bring back Jimenez, who spent part of last season in Triple-A Buffalo with the organization. Jimenez hasn't played in the MLB since the 2024 season with the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles. He slashed .238/.289/.336 with six home runs and 23 RBI in 98 games that season. The former top prospect was never able to replicate his 31-homer season during his rookie campaign in 2019 with the White Sox. At this point in his career, Jimenez is basically limited to designated hitter duties. He'll likely spend most of his time in Triple-A and serve as organizational depth.
--Andy WebbSource: Mike Rodriguez
January 11, 2026
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Matthew Golden caught four of his five targets for 84 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's Wild Card loss against the Chicago Bears. Golden was disappointing during the regular season, amassing just 29 catches and 361 yards during his rookie season, but he showed up when it mattered most, scoring the first touchdown of his pro career. However, his effort came up short as Green Bay blew a three-score lead and lost to the Bears for the second time in one month. Golden will look to shake off this year's inconsistencies and carry momentum into his second pro season in 2026. Green Bay has a crowded receiver room, but he could be headed for increased opportunities if
Romeo Doubs departs in free agency.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
January 11, 2026
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs caught eight of his 11 targets for 124 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's Wild Card loss against the Chicago Bears. Doubs was relatively inconsistent this season, but he feasted during his final two games against the Bears, totaling 13 catches, 208 yards, and two touchdowns during that span. The 25-year-old was one of several receivers who benefited from
Jordan Love's busy passing game on Saturday. He and three other wide receivers all scored touchdowns, but he paced the team in targets, catches, and yards. Doubs is an impending free agent, and it seems likely that he'll test the market with an opportunity to escape from Green Bay's very crowded wide receiver room.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
January 11, 2026
Green Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love completed 24 of his 46 pass attempts for 323 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Saturday's Wild Card loss against the Chicago Bears. He also rushed for 11 yards and took one sack. Love played great football for most of Saturday's game, but as the gap between Chicago and Green Bay closed, the young quarterback wasn't able to preserve his team's lead. Love found himself trying to lead a game-winning drive as the Packers trailed by four points in the final minute, but he went just 5-for-11 passing on the final drive and Green Bay lost. Love still had a great showing for bettors and DFS players, and he also spread the ball around with one touchdown pass to four different receivers. He'll now head into the offseason and should rank as a top-10 quarterback in 2026 fantasy drafts.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
January 11, 2026
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) is unlikely to have his practice window opened this week, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Sunday. Warner is working his way back from a dislocated and fractured ankle that he suffered back in Week 6. The injury was initially expected to sideline him for the entire season, but he is ahead of schedule and now has a chance to return during the playoffs. With that being said, it sounds like he won't be ready for the Divisional Round. Warner is on injured reserve, so the Niners would have an opportunity to open his practice window before activating him. Once his window is opened, he has 21 days to practice without being activated. The 49ers have made it this far without Warner on defense, and now, it looks like they'll have to survive at least one more week. Instead, his next chance to play will likely be the NFC Championship, should San Francisco advance that far.
--Andersen PickardSource: Mike Garafolo
January 11, 2026
San Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle was officially diagnosed with a torn Achilles following Sunday's Wild Card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed. The superstar tight end suffered a non-contact injury while catching a pass during the second quarter. Video from the FOX broadcast appeared to show a pop in the back of Kittle's leg, and he was carted to the locker room in visible pain. The 49ers quickly ruled him out with an Achilles injury, and it was later confirmed to be a tear. The 32-year-old will now embark on a lengthy recovery process. Not only is he done for the 2025 playoffs, but he could miss the start of the 2026 regular season. If so, he'll likely drop several spots in the 2026 fantasy football draft tight end rankings.
Jake Tonges should step up as the 49ers' top tight end for the rest of the playoffs before he becomes a restricted free agent in March. In the six games that Kittle missed during the regular season, Tonges totaled 29 catches, 269 yards, and three touchdowns. He caught just one pass for 14 yards in Kittle's absence this Sunday.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
January 11, 2026
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Jalen Coker caught nine of his 12 targets for 134 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's Wild Card loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Coker stepped up as
Bryce Young's favorite target as the former No. 1 pick attempted 40 passes in the Panthers' comeback effort. The Panthers' effort, fueled by a career-best game from Coker, was admirable, but it came up short against a Rams team that dropped 14 points early. Coker has a chance to enter the 2026 season as Carolina's No. 2 wide receiver behind
Tetairoa McMillan and ahead of
Xavier Legette. We can't rule out the possibility of Carolina adding another quality pass-catcher during the offseason, though.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
January 11, 2026
Chicago Bears wide receiver
DJ Moore caught six of seven targets for 64 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers. He also lost five yards rushing. The highlight of Moore's game was a 25-yard touchdown catch with just 1:48 left in the fourth quarter. The score put Chicago ahead 31-27, and that score would hold for the final 108 seconds as the Bears completed an improbable comeback and punched their ticket to the Divisional Round. Moore was relatively underwhelming as just the WR35 in full-PPR leagues this year, but there's no denying that he has a flair for the dramatic. He has scored game-winning touchdowns in each of the Bears' last two games against the Packers, and he has scored at least 17.9 full-PPR fantasy points in three of his last five games. The 28-year-old will look to stay hot as the Bears advance to face the Rams in the Divisional Round next weekend.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
January 11, 2026
Houston Rockets guard
Aaron Holiday will move into the starting five ahead of Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He'll take over with the starting unit with
Tari Eason (ankle) ruled out. A shift into the starting five doesn't exactly make Holiday an appealing fantasy option. This season, Holiday is averaging 6.3 points, 0.9 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 13.8 minutes per game this season. He has been barely cracking 10 minutes in the rotation lately. Holiday was producing decent streaming value with 20-plus minutes, so he could offer low-end streaming value with an extended look. His overall value might also be dependent on the status of
Alperen Sengun (ankle), who is currently a game-time decision.
--Andy WebbSource: Will Guillory
January 11, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Gordon is ready to go after being listed as probable on the injury report earlier in the day. He'll move into the starting five on Sunday, but the Nuggets are likely to continue monitoring his minutes. Since returning, Gordon is averaging 15.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over his last four games. Given the injuries on this roster, Gordon should be leaned on more offensively, with
Jamal Murray (ankle, illness) and
Christian Braun (ankle) both out.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 11, 2026
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Puka Nacua caught 10 of 18 targets for 111 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's Wild Card win over the Carolina Panthers. He also had three carries, 14 rushing yards, and an additional rushing touchdown. Nacua's historic year continues; he has 139 catches, 1,826 receiving yards, 119 rushing yards, and 13 total touchdowns through 16 regular-season games and one playoff game. The BYU product is in the midst of the best season of his young career, and he has a very strong chance to win the 2025 Offensive Player of the Year award. He has developed a terrific rapport with MVP candidate
Matthew Stafford while showing that he has no trouble co-existing with dependable veteran
Davante Adams. He'll head into 2025 fantasy drafts as a consensus top-two receiver and top-four draft pick.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
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