Brashard Smith Featured Early and Often in Preseason Finale

Including the opening kickoff of the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason finale against the Bears on Friday, rookie running back Brashard Smith was featured on three of the game's first seven plays. And even though the 7th-round former wide receiver dropped a pass on 2nd-and-10, he rewarded his coaches for going back to him, taking a […]

Carson Schwesinger a Smart Bet for DROY?

Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger recorded six total tackles and a QB hit across his 24 snaps this preseason, and NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein believes he could be in play for Defensive Rookie of the Year. The former walk-on turned 2nd-round pick has been the buzz of Browns training camp, as he plays […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Trade to the 49ers Now Official

The deal sending former Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. to San Francisco has been processed by the league, and he is now officially a 49er. San Francisco sent a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Commanders in exchange for the 4th-year back. With the 49ers' Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) and Jordan James (finger), currently hampered […]

Efton Chism III Projected to Make 53-Man Roster

New England Patriots undrafted rookie wide receiver Efton Chism III has been turning heads in Foxborough since rookie OTAs. Patriots Insider Phil Perry believes he has done enough to earn a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster. With Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, and Kyle Williams all but locks to make […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Waived by Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have released third-year quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Thompson-Robinson was acquired via trade and a 5th-round pick in a deal that sent Kenny Pickett to the Browns in March. The Eagles traded for Sam Howell earlier on Sunday, and with fellow third-year quarterback Tanner McKee (thumb) looking like one of the stars of this […]

Savion Williams' Early-Season Impact Could be Limited

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Savion Williams (hamstring) was one of 19 Packers players to miss the team's preseason finale due to injury. The 6'5" 225-pound third-round pick out of TCU missed time earlier in camp due to a concussion, and he could not participate in any of the team's preseason games. With his […]

Elijah Arroyo Held Out of Final Preseason Game

Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo was among a group of healthy players held out of Saturday's preseason finale against the Packers, indicating his spot near the top of the depth chart. Arroyo was selected in the second round of the 2025 Draft and was eased into action following a knee injury suffered at […]

Middle-Round Fantasy Football Targets and Avoids: 6 Players to Draft or Fade (2025)

Every fantasy manager walks into their draft with a plan, and if they're lucky, it won't start falling apart until the fourth or fifth round. Eventually, though, every drafter runs into that moment where the studs are long gone, your favorite sleeper went two rounds earlier than expected, and the clock is ticking as you […]

Shedeur Sanders Limited Wednesday

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders (oblique) was limited in Wednesday's practice, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski, but the team was happy with the work he was able to get in in his return to practice. Sanders injured his oblique while practicing last week, following a strong preseason debut. Since then, the team has […]

Micah Parsons Expected to Play in Week 1

According to Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons is expected to play in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. When asked about Parsons' availability for Week 1, Schottenheimer told reporters, "I feel good that Micah is going to be out there against the Philadelphia Eagles." Parsons and the Cowboys have […]

Josh Downs Absent from Wednesday's Practice

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (hamstring) has not participated in team activities since exiting last Thursday's joint practice against the Green Bay Packers with an apparent left hamstring injury. One of the buzzier names in fantasy circles, the Colts hope that Downs can be a comfort blanket to freshly-named starting QB Daniel Jones, but […]

Chris Godwin Expected to be Activated from the PUP List

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to activate ninth-year wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) from the Physically Unable to Perform list and have him on the 53-man roster to begin the season. The team is taking a cautious approach to his recovery from the gruesome ankle injury that ended his 2024 season and still considers him […]

Jaydon Blue to Make Preseason Debut

Dallas Cowboys fifth-round rookie running back Jaydon Blue (ankle, heel) is expected to make his preseason debut on Friday against the Atlanta Falcons. The Cowboys running back depth chart has been one to monitor heading into the season, as ambiguous backfields almost always return fantasy value. Free-agent acquisition Javonte Williams has been running with the […]

Nate Sudfeld Signs with the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have signed journeyman quarterback Nate Sudfeld to a one-year deal, with the terms of the deal undisclosed. Sudfeld was originally a 6th-round draft pick of the Washington Commanders in 2016 and has seen stops with the Eagles, 49ers, and Lions. Sudfeld was with the 49ers in 2021 when he beat out […]

Darren Waller Activated From PUP List

The Miami Dolphins have activated recently acquired tight end Darren Waller from the Physically Unable to Perform list. The Dolphins traded a 2026 6th-round pick to the New York Giants in July for Waller and a conditional 7th. Waller came out of retirement to join the Dolphins after Miami traded incumbent tight end Jonnu Smith […]

Baker Mayfield Will Sit Out Preseason Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield will not play in the team's final preseason game against the Bills. Instead, the Buccaneers will lean on Teddy Bridgewater and Kyle Trask to lead the offense in the team's final tune-up. After losing wide receiver Jalen McMillan (neck) to injury in a gruesome-looking fall in their latest […]

Cameron Heyward Returns to Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward was in uniform and participating in Tuesday's practice, despite an ongoing contract dispute. The 36-year-old All-Pro began training camp by holding in, but he has attended the team's last four practices in street clothes before donning the uniform on Tuesday. Heyward has been vocal about looking to restructure the […]

Patrick Taylor Jr. Placed on Season-Ending Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers have placed veteran running back Patrick Taylor Jr. (shoulder) on the season-ending injured reserve list. Taylor suffered a dislocated shoulder in the team's second preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and he joins the growing list of 49ers running backs struck by injury. While presumed backup Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) was […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Not Expected to Play for Commanders This Year

With trade talks surrounding Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. growing louder by the day, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport believes the fourth-year back has played his last down with Washington. Robinson was not with the team for their Monday night preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and it was Chris Rodriguez Jr. and preseason […]

Jameis Winston Not Available for Trade

New York Giants assistant general manager Brandon Brown put to rest any rumors of a Jameis Winston trade during a Tuesday press conference. "I appreciate people that are interested, but Jameis is a New York Giant," Brown told reporters after being asked if the team was taking calls about their veteran backup quarterback. The recent […]

Minnesota Vikings Exploring Trade Market for Wide Receiver Help

With the deadline for all teams to cut rosters down to 53 players less than a week away, the Minnesota Vikings could be looking to add a veteran presence to their wide receiver room. While All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) returned to practice on Monday, the team has already lost Rondale Moore (knee) to a […]

Rashee Rice Could be Facing 4-6 Game Suspension?

On his Tuesday podcast episode, Adam Schefter of ESPN shared that he believes Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice will be given a four to six-game suspension for his role in a multi-vehicle collision in March 2024. Schefter added that the NFL has pushed for an eight-game suspension, contrary to previous reports that they […]

Jonathan Mingo Expected to Land on Injured Reserve

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (knee) is expected to start the season on injured reserve after leaving Saturday's preseason game with a knee injury. This was to be Mingo's first full season with the Cowboys after he was acquired via mid-season trade in 2024, with Dallas sending a fourth and a seventh round pick […]

A.J. Brown Rehabbing Hamstring

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) was spotted on Tuesday morning, putting in rehab work on a side field. The 28-year-old has been held out of practice for multiple weeks, but the team has maintained that he will be ready for Week 1. Seeing him run at half speed is a positive step and […]

Gabe Davis Expected to Visit Bills

The Buffalo Bills are expected to host 26-year-old free-agent wide receiver Gabe Davis this week, following the former Bills and Jaguars visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. The most productive seasons of Davis' career came in Buffalo, where he twice topped 700 yards and never scored fewer than six touchdowns in any of his […]

Ainias Smith Healthy and Fighting for Roster Spot

Second-year Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Ainias Smith has enjoyed a healthy training camp, and his coaches have taken notice. Last season, as a fifth-round rookie, he struggled through camp with a stress fracture in his shin that would eventually land him on Injured Reserve for two months. This year, he is healthy and competing for […]

Kyle Pitts Sr. to be Unlocked?

Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Hugh Douglas was a guest on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday, and he is bullish on the 2025 Falcons offense. He boldly predicted fireworks, and he believes second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is the key to unlocking fifth-year tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. Pitts exploded onto the scene with […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. Improving Connection With Kyler Murray

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is approaching Year 2 differently from his rookie season, and his connection with quarterback Kyler Murray continues to strengthen. Harrison entered training camp physically transformed, packing on about 10 pounds of muscle, and he has worked closely with wide receivers coach Drew Terrell to add nuance to his […]

Caleb Williams Caps Off Best Stretch of Camp

After sitting out of his team's first preseason game, Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams led the Bears on a seven-play, 92-yard opening drive on Sunday Night that ended with a 35-yard TD pass. Over his 13 total snaps, he completed six of 10 passes for 107 yards and a 103.6 passer rating to go with his […]

Jalen McMillan Avoids Serious Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-year receiver Jalen McMillan (neck) was in good spirits over the weekend, following a scary-looking fall that took him out of Saturday's preseason game against the Steelers in the first quarter. After landing awkwardly on his head/neck area while making a catch, he was carted to the locker room and ruled out […]