Trey Sermon Runs Disappoints As Starter In Preseason Opener

San Francisco 49ers running back Trey Sermon rushed for 11 yards on six carries while catching one pass for five yards in Friday's preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. He started Friday's game and had the second-most carries of any 49ers running back. The 23-year-old was inefficient with his rushing attempts, averaging 1.6 yards per carry. Tyrion […]

Samuel Womack III Intercepts Two Passes In Preseason Debut

San Francisco 49ers rookie cornerback Samuel Womack III snagged two interceptions in his preseason debut against the Green Bay Packers. He did not register a tackle but added two pass defenses in Friday's win. The fifth-round pick out of Toledo has been impressive in training camp and is fighting for a role as a nickel […]

Tyrion Davis-Price Leads 49ers With 36 Rushing Yards

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Tyrion Davis-Price led the team in rushing with 36 yards on 10 carries in Friday's preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. He was not targeted in the passing game. The 49ers starting running back Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) was ruled out, while Mitchell's backup Jeff Wilson also did not suit […]

Miles Sanders Catches Both Targets In Preseason Debut

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders did not record a rushing attempt but hauled in two catches for 20 yards in Friday's preseason loss to the New York Jets. He had reportedly been "struggling in the passing game," so during training as he "continues to fight the ball at times." However, the 25-year-old caught both of his […]

Jauan Jennings Not Targeted in First Preseason Game

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings wasn't targeted in Friday's preseason win over the Green Packers. He logged 10 snaps and seven routes run but failed to record a reception. With Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk sitting, Jennings was the highest WR on the depth chart to play. While too much stock should not be put into […]

Jalen Hurts Posts Perfect Passer Rating In Eagles Preseason Opener

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed all six of his passes for 80 yards and one touchdown Friday night against the New York Jets. The 24-year-old posted a perfect passer rating of 158.3, spreading the ball around the offense. His lone rush attempt went 12 yards for a score but was called back due to a holding […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III Leads 49ers in Receptions, Scores TD

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III caught four passes for 63 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers. He led the team with four receptions in Friday's win. Backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld threw a 39-yard touchdown strike to a wide-open McCloud in the second quarter. He signed […]

Elijah Mitchell Likely To Sit Out Preseason

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) is expected to miss the entire preseason. Mitchell has been limited during training camp while he recovers from knee surgery. This hamstring issue is a new problem that will probably sideline him until Week 1. Fantasy managers could see Mitchell limited to begin the season, but this […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Preseason Week 1 (8/13/22)

The NFL 2022 season is here. That means it is time for your season-long fantasy football drafts. But more important, right now, it is time to get back into our daily fantasy groove. In this article, I will be providing you with daily fantasy football picks on DraftKings and FanDuel for the slate on Saturday, […]

Baker Mayfield To Start In Preseason Opener

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield will make the start under center during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Washington Commanders. It sounds like Mayfield will play the first series before Sam Darnold takes over. The two of them have been splitting up the reps during training camp. Right now, it appears Mayfield has the edge over […]

Evan McPherson Connects On Three Kicks

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson doesn't appear to have lost a step heading into the 2022 campaign. The fifth-round kicker had a surprising breakout campaign last season. Now, there is more pressure on McPherson with everyone watching as he has become one of the more reliable kickers in the game. On Friday, McPherson connected on […]

Danny Gray Scores 76-Yard Touchdown In Preseason Opener

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Danny Gray caught two of four targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 28-21 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. He led the team in receiving yards in his first preseason game. On the second drive against the Packers, the 23-year-old beat coverage with his speed and hauled […]

Trey Lance Has Terrific Performance In Preseason Opener

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance completed 4-out-of-5 passes for 92 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions in Friday's 28-21 win over the Green Bay Packers. He also rushed for seven yards on one attempt. Lance impressed in his first preseason game as the team's undisputed starter. The No.3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft tossed […]

Jake Browning Throws For 190 Yards In Preseason Opener

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning completed 13-of-24 passes for 190 yards and gained 14 rushing yards on four carries in Friday's preseason 36-23 loss against the Arizona Cardinals. He saw extended action on Friday after a concussion knocked Brandon Allen out of the game. The 26-year-old averaged 7.9 yards per attempt but didn't lead the […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - New Orleans Saints 2022 Outlook

Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the New Orleans Saints. With a new head coach for the first time in years and with a (presumably) healthy Jameis Winston under center, what can […]

Chris Evans Struggles In Preseason Opener

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans rushed for minus three yards on eight carries while catching his only target for nine yards in Friday's 36-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The 24-year-old drew the start with both Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine being held out. He logged 14 snaps but could not muster any positive […]

Greg Dortch Totals 53 Receiving Yards

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch caught four passes for 53 yards on eight targets in the team's preseason opener on Friday night. The 24-year-old only trailed Andy Isabella in terms of yardage in this one, with his longest catch going for 30 yards. Dortch saw just three targets all of last season, so it […]

Andy Isabella Leads Team In Receiving Yards

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella led the team with four catches for 57 yards in Friday's preseason opener. The speedy wideout is looking to carve out a role in a crowded wide receiver room, which may be a tall task when you consider the likes of DeAndre Hopkins, Marquise Brown, Rondale Moore, and A.J. […]

Eno Benjamin Handles Five Carries In Preseason Opener

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin carried the ball five times for 14 yards in Friday night's preseason win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The 23-year-old didn't have the best showing in this one, but his roster spot looks to be secure as reports out of training camp have been nothing but positive. Benjamin has a […]

Jonathan Ward Scores Twice In Preseason Opener

Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Ward finished Friday's preseason opener with six carries for 15 yards and two touchdowns while adding two receptions for an additional 26 yards. Ward finished with the second-most carries in this one, trailing only rookie Keaontay Ingram. The 24-year-old had a decent showing in his limited workload, but a crowded […]

Keaontay Ingram Scores In Preseason Debut

Arizona Cardinals running back Keaontay Ingram carried the ball seven times for 27 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches for 18 yards in Friday's 36-23 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The rookie's longest run went for 11 yards as he led the team in carries in the preseason opener. After a solid showing, […]

Trace McSorley Throws For 163 Yards In Preseason Opener

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Trace McSorley completed 13-of-22 passes on his way to 163 passing yards and a touchdown in Friday night's 36-23 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The 26-year-old showed off his dual-threat ability in this one, as he led the team with 32 rushing yards on just four carries. The former Baltimore Raven is […]

Zach Wilson Set For An MRI

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) is scheduled to have an MRI on Saturday. The 23-year-old suffered a non-contact injury during Friday's preseason clash with the Philadelphia Eagles. While the team is certainly hoping for good news, there is fear that Wilson tore his ACL, likely ending his season. Nonetheless, head coach Robert Saleh […]

Update On Drake London Expected On Saturday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) is anticipated to undergo further testing after injuring his right knee during Friday's preseason matchup against the Lions. Although an update should come on Saturday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter provided some encouraging news, with a source indicating that "it is not a serious injury." The 2022 No. […]

Tim Jones Tallies 42 Receiving Yards On Friday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Tim Jones caught five passes for 42 yards on a team-high seven targets in Friday's 24-13 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. It was a nice bounce-back performance from Jones after he recorded only one reception for four yards in the Hall of Fame Game against the Las Vegas Raiders a week ago. […]

Caleb Huntley Leads Team In Carries On Friday

Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley rushed eight times for 18 yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. Signed to a reserve/futures contract this past offseason, the 23-year-old missed his entire rookie season in 2021 due to injury and roster decisions. Although he saw plenty of volume on Friday, he did not run […]

Tyler Allgeier Rushes Three Times In Pro Debut

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Tyler Allgeier rushed three times for 25 yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. The BYU product has generated plenty of attention ahead of the fantasy football season since he has a shot at earning the starting job in Atlanta's backfield. Although he didn't run with the starters […]

Evan Engram Catches Lone TD For Jaguars In Preseason Loss

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram caught one of two targets for nine yards and a touchdown during Friday's 24-13 preseason defeat to the Cleveland Browns. On Jacksonville's final drive with the starters on the field, quarterback Trevor Lawrence found Engram on a fourth-down play to give the Jaguars their only touchdown of the contest. The athletic […]

Qadree Ollison Totals 33 Yards On The Ground

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison rushed five times for 33 yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. His most impressive play came when he broke off an 18-yard run on the opening drive. Ollison primarily played with Marcus Mariota and the starters, though he did garner one hand-off from Desmond Ridder. The […]

Cade York Makes 31-Yard FG Friday

Cleveland Browns kicker Cade York made his lone field goal, a 31-yard attempt, in a 24-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Friday's preseason game. York also added three extra points in the win. The Browns used a fourth-round draft pick on York in the 2022 NFL draft in an attempt to solve their issues […]