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SEP 23, 2026

2026 Fantasy Football: NFL Depth Charts, Projections, and Player Rankings (Week 3)

I updated FantasyFootballPaydirt.com for Week 3. The depth chart and player projection pages have a timestamp shown in the upper right. Each week’s information could change a lot by Friday based on the high number of players currently listed with injury designations. Typically, my first release of the projections comes Tuesday evening. I will make any changes for the Thursday game, with a second main update coming Friday evening after all NFL practice session all close. Over the past week…

SEP 21, 2026

2026 Fantasy Baseball: NFBC Main Event Week 27 Free Agent Bidding Recap

Below is the link to all 27 weeks of FAAB pickups for the NFBC Main Event. 2026 NFBC Main Event Pickups and Drops Week 27 Overall Averages (986 Pickups) Average winning bid: $4.97 Average runner-up bid: $1.59 Top 10 Players by Total Spend — Avg Winning & Runner-Up Bids Averaged across these 10 players: Avg Winning Bid = $22.45, Avg Runner-Up Bid = $3.42 (this is skewed high by Victor Mesa Jr.'s $141.50 average on just 2 bids). If instead…

SEP 20, 2026

2026 Fantasy Football: Sunday Update Week 2

I updated the projections for the Steelers receivers with Michael Pittman out on FantasyFootballPaydirt . The latest reports have R.J. Harvey missing this week with a hamstring issue. I zeroed him out as well, while giving his pass-catching opportunity to Johan Coleman . Coleman for Harvey is a viable lineup switch for some fantasy teams. Puka Nacua is at risk of missing this week, but the Rams play on Monday night. His projections remain unchanged until he’s ruled out. Davanta…

SEP 19, 2026

2026 Fantasy Baseball: NFBC 15-Team Waiver Wire Starting Pitchers Week 27

Starting Pitching Noah Schultz, Chicago White Sox (20% Rostered) Since his call-up back to the majors in mid-September, Schultz has tossed 5.1 shutout innings with four hits, no walks, and eight strikeouts. He most likely won’t be scheduled to start next week, but the White Sox could use him after an opener, increasing his chance at a win. Schultz pitched well this year at AAA (2.01 ERA, 0.873 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts across 44.2 innings). His short outing on Saturday…

SEP 19, 2026

2026 Fantasy Baseball: NFBC 15-Team Waiver Wire Outfielders Week 27

Outfielders Dustin Harris, San Diego Padres (60% Rostered) After an uptick week (4-for-17 with three runs, five RBIs, and one steal), Harris was added to 34 main event rosters last week, with a range between $15 and $1. His follow-up week was even more impressive (nine hits across 20 at-bats with four runs, seven RBIs, and one stolen base). He played well over his first 74 games at AAA this year (.332 with 57 runs, 12 home runs, 51 RBIs,…

SEP 19, 2026

2026 Fantasy Baseball: NFBC 15-Team Waiver Wire Infielders Week 27

The final free agent period is upon us, and there are tight battles going on for NFBC overall championships in multiple contests. The end of the year tends to be frustrating, as early-season performers can fade off into the sunset while being challenging to bench due to their great stats for the year. It’s almost easier to manage late in the year when players get hurt, due to removing themselves from being rostered. Catchers Ethan Salas, San Diego Padres (0%…

SEP 19, 2026

2026 Fantasy Baseball: A Nine Day Race for $200,000 in the NFBC Main Event Championship

The 2026 fantasy baseball season has nine days left, with an incredible four-way race between Steven Paskover, Ben Tidd, John Pausma, and Michael O’Brien. The winner takes home $200,000, while fourth place has to settle for $25,000. Here’s a look at Steven Paskover’s roster heading into this week’s waiver period: Here’s Ben Tidd’s roster: Here’s John Pausma’s roster: Here’s Michael O’Brien’s roster: The headline: Chris Sale is on all four rosters Every single team — Paskover, Tidd, Pausma, and O’Brien…

SEP 19, 2026

2026 Fantasy Football: NFL Depth Charts, Projections, and Player Rankings (Week 2 - Update 9/18)

FantasyFootballPayDirt offers a variety of tools to help fantasy game managers make better decisions in the season-long, BestBall, DFS, and Prop markets. Their start/sit scorecard should be their number one selling point in-season.

SEP 18, 2026

2026 Fantasy Baseball: Bullpen Report (9/18 - Second half)

Miami Marlins After two appearances, Pete Fairbanks landed back on the injured list with his nerve issue. Calvin Faucher allowed only one run across his previous 17.2 innings with 16 baserunners, 18 strikeouts, and two saves. His last save came on September 2nd. Michael Peterson improved his scoreless streak to nine innings with 10 baserunners and 12 strikeouts. Minnesota Twins The gas in Yoendrys Gomez’s right arm has left the building over his last four appearances (six runs, seven hits,…

SEP 18, 2026

2026 Fantasy Baseball: Bullpen Report (9/18 - First half)

Baltimore Orioles Over his last nine appearances, Rico Garcia regained his early-season form by tossing 6.2 shutout innings with nine baserunners and six strikeouts, resulting in three converted saves over the past 10 days. He has nine saves on the year while giving up the lead in six contests. Josh Walker extended his scoreless string to 17.0 innings with 16 baserunners, 17 strikeouts, and one save. Andrew Kittredge removed himself from closer consideration due to poor results in September (four…