Darren Waller Continues to Progress

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller "has continued his progression" and will be seen more and more this week, head coach Mike McDaniel told members of the media, including C. Isaiah Smalls II. Waller spent most of the summer on the PUP list as he underwent basic conditioning upon returning to the NFL. Acquired from […]

Ashton Dulin Enters Concussion Protocol

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (head) suffered a concussion during training camp practice and has entered concussion protocol, head coach Shane Steichen told members of the media, including Mike Chappell of FOX59. Steichen noted that Dulin is progressing nicely, which could indicate that he'll be ready to go for Week 1 against the Miami […]

Pete Carroll Classifies Brock Bowers Among His Best Players Ever

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Caroll told SiriusXM's Pat Kirwan that tight end Brock Bowers "is pretty much better than anybody we've had before." The veteran coach went on to emphasize that Bowers plays the game very naturally and that everything seems to come easily for him on the football field. He also highlighted […]

Lingering Calf Injury Poses Concerns for De'Von Achane

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (calf) carries significant injury concerns into the early portion of the 2025 regular season. The severity and timing of Achane's calf injury present a concern for fantasy managers as Week 1 approaches, according to former team doctor and NFL injury expert Dr. David J. Chao. Specifically, he notes that […]

Vikings and Panthers Struggling to Finalize Adam Thielen Trade

The Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers continue to engage in trade discussions surrounding veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen, but the two sides are struggling to agree on compensation, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. As it stands, there seems to be a significant gap between the Vikings and Panthers, which means Thielen remains in Carolina for […]

Brennan Presley Paces Rams in Yardage Saturday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brennan Presley caught all three of his targets for 51 receiving yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. He also rushed three times for an additional 23 yards on the ground. The rookie out of Oklahoma State certainly turned heads with the preseason wrapping up, but it might […]

Britain Covey Targeted Six Times Saturday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Britain Covey caught four of six targets for 32 yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The 28-year-old ultimately contributed in all three preseason games, but Week 3 was his best outing. He finishes this summer with nine catches, 76 yards, zero touchdowns, and a pair of punt […]

Dresser Winn Solid in Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Dresser Winn completed 15 of 23 pass attempts for 190 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. This was Winn's first taste of game action in 2025, as Stetson Bennett handled the quarterback duties in the Rams' two previous preseason games. The 26-year-old does […]

Terrance Ferguson Catches Two Passes in Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson (groin) caught two of his three targets for 48 yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The rookie missed the first two preseason games due to injury, but he was able to get on the field and showcase his pass-catching abilities this weekend. While Tyler Higbee […]

Jarquez Hunter Gets Seven Carries in Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter rushed for 14 yards on seven carries during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The rookie was inefficient once again, but it's still worth noting that he only played in the first quarter and thenceforth ceded carries to Cody Schrader and Brennan Presley. However, Kyren Williams and […]

Shane Watts Leads Backfield in Preseason Finale

New England Patriots running back Shane Watts rushed for 52 yards on 15 carries during Thursday's preseason finale against the New York Giants. He was not targeted in the passing game. Watts is a rookie out of Fort Hays State who signed with New England as an undrafted free agent. He is a converted defensive […]

JaMycal Hasty Featured as Roster Crunch Approaches

New England Patriots running back JaMycal Hasty rushed for 30 yards on 11 carries during Thursday's preseason finale against the New York Giants. He also converted his lone target into a nine-yard reception. With the preseason wrapping up, New England played most of its depth players against the Giants. Their gameday roster included Hasty, who […]

Jeremiah Webb Stands Out in Preseason Finale

New England Patriots wide receiver Jeremiah Webb caught three of four targets for 31 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's preseason loss to the New York Giants. With this being the preseason finale, Webb and several other third-string players saw increased opportunities. Webb showcased a solid rapport with quarterback Ben Woodbridge, as the two connected […]

Ben Wooldridge Struggles in Week 3 Showcase

New England Patriots quarterback Ben Wooldridge completed just 10 of 20 pass attempts for 82 yards, one touchdown, and one interception during Thursday's preseason finale against the New York Giants. He also rushed for 12 yards and took a sack. The 25-year-old rookie went undrafted out of Louisiana this spring. He saw occasional opportunities during […]

Backup Fantasy Football Running Backs to Draft: Third-String RBs with Upside

Every season, fantasy football managers' hearts are broken by injuries to starting running backs — and backup running backs, too. Savvy fantasy managers will keep tabs on third-string running backs so they can add them via the waiver wire or the final rounds of drafts. Here are eight running backs worthy of a look in […]

Will Chris Godwin Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin suffered a serious ankle disclocation during garbage time in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season. Godwin missed the rest of the 2024 season, and his status remains in jeopardy ahead of the Buccaneers' 2025 regular season opener. Will Godwin be healthy before the 2025 season begins? Will […]

David Moore Catches Three Passes Against Houston

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore caught all three of his targets for 26 yards during Saturday's preseason contest against the Houston Texans. The veteran pass-catcher now has five receptions on nine targets through two games this summer. He was somewhat productive in a low-end depth role last season, but he's likely competing for a […]

Jake Ferguson Absent From Second Preseason Game

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (back) did not play during the team's preseason contest against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. The 26-year-old was sidelined near the start of the month, and although he returned to the practice field roughly one week ago, it appears that he wasn't healthy enough to play in Dallas' second […]

Terrell Smith Carted Off With Non-Contact Knee Injury

Chicago Bears cornerback Terrell Smith (knee) was carted off and ruled out after suffering a non-contact injury during Sunday's preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. Smith had two tackles prior to his departure. The 26-year-old was competing for a larger role on defense after appearing in 14 games (two starts) last season. Throughout the 2024 […]

Saints Trade Khalen Saunders to Jaguars for Luke Fortner

The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired defensive tackle Khalen Saunders from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for center Luke Fortner, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Ironically, the Jaguars and Saints played against each other on Sunday, so perhaps the two players won't have to travel far before joining their new teams. Saunders […]

Kyle Monangai Doesn't Play in Preseason Week 2

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (undisclosed) did not play in the team's second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Brad Briggs of the Chicago Tribune reported that Monangai was not in uniform for the contest. Other members of the Chicago media confirmed that the rookie running back was in sweatpants prior to […]

Xavier Smith Remains Heavily Involved Against Bolts

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith caught all four of his targets for 48 receiving yards during Saturday's preseason victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. He also rushed for five yards. Smith has been quite productive this summer. He paced the team with 55 receiving yards last week, and he now has a total […]

Cody Schrader Carves Out Large Role Against Bolts

Los Angeles Rams running back Cody Schrader rushed for 48 yards on 13 carries during Saturday's preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He also caught two of his three targets for an additional 24 receiving yards. Through two preseason games, Schrader has a total of 140 yards. The Missouri product entered this preseason on […]

Jarquez Hunter Registers 15 Carries Against Chargers

Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter carried the ball 15 times for 55 yards during Saturday's preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He also converted his lone target into a two-yard reception. A rookie fourth-round pick out of Auburn, Hunter is the early favorite to win the No. 2 running back job behind […]

Brennan Presley Eclipses 100-Yard Mark in Preseason Victory

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brennan Presley caught six of his eight targets for 102 yards during Saturday's preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers. An undrafted free agent from Oklahoma State, Presley impressed with several big plays, including a contested catch and a nice catch-and-run. Although he entered the preseason with a slim chance […]

Stetson Bennett IV Extremely Productive in Second Preseason Game

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett IV completed 28 of his 40 pass attempts for 324 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception during Saturday's preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He also took a sack and rushed for four yards. Bennett led four successful scoring drives, including a game-winning touchdown drive that put the […]

J.K. Dobbins Expected to Win Starting RB Job?

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins could be in line to earn the starting running back job ahead of Week 1. Head coach Sean Payton said that the Broncos' starters would not play in their second preseason game. R.J. Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin both played, while Dobbins suited up but did not see the field. […]

Quentin Johnston Suffers Concussion in Preseason Loss

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (head) has been diagnosed with a concussion after exiting Saturday's preseason contest against the Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh (via Daniel Popper of The Athletic). As a precaution, Johnston was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The 23-year-old suffered his injury while failing […]

Ryan Flournoy Commands Three Targets in Saturday's Loss

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy converted three targets into two receptions for 27 yards during Saturday's preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens. One of the older rookies in the NFL last year, Flournoy was a 2024 sixth-round pick who caught 10 passes for 102 yards in his first pro campaign. He's trending toward making […]

Miles Sanders Inefficient Against Baltimore Saturday

Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders rushed for 15 yards on seven attempts during Saturday's preseason loss against the Baltimore Ravens. He was not targeted in the passing game. The veteran earned snaps in both the first and second quarters, but he was largely inefficient. Only two of his rushes went for more than three […]