September 2, 2025
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Marvin Mims Jr. (groin) returned to practice on Monday, as expected. This falls in line with previous comments from head coach Sean Payton, who said Mims' groin injury was minor and that he would practice on Labor Day. Fans and fantasy managers can exhale a sigh of relief as the Broncos' projected No. 2 receiver appears to be healthy in time for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. He's looking to build on an impressive second season in which he totaled 39 receptions, 503 receiving yards, and six receiving touchdowns, as well as 42 rushing yards and 602 total return yards. Without injuries and bye weeks hitting fantasy managers in full force yet, there isn't much of a need to get Mims into your starting lineups yet. However, if the 23-year-old explodes early or managers start to deal with gaps in their lineups, he'll become an intriguing WR3/FLEX option.
--Andersen PickardSource: Luca Evans
September
1,
2025
Tampa
Bay
Buccaneers
wide
receiver
Tez
Johnson
could
carve
out
a
role
on
offense
as
early
as
Week
1
this
season.
The
rookie
out
of
Oregon
could
see
opportunities
to
contribute
right
away
with
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September
1,
2025
Tennessee
Titans
running
back
Kalel
Mullings
(ankle)
is
a
strong
candidate
to
operate
as
the
team's
No.
2
running
back
if
he's
healthy
enough
to
play
in
Sunday's
season
opener
against
the
Denver
Broncos.
There's
a
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September
1,
2025
Pittsburgh
Steelers
quarterback
Will
Howard
(hand)
remains
in
line
to
operate
as
the
team's
No.
3
quarterback
once
he's
healthy
enough
to
play.
For
now,
Howard
will
miss
the
first
four
games
of
the
regular
season
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September
1,
2025
Tennessee
Titans
practice
squad
wide
receiver
Xavier
Restrepo
remains
an
intriguing
stash
in
deeper
dynasty
leagues.
Although
Restrepo
didn't
make
the
Titans'
53-man
roster,
there
are
still
reasons
to
be
optimistic
about
his
future
in
Tennessee.
read more...
September
1,
2025
New
England
Patriots
rookie
wide
receiver
Efton
Chism
III
made
the
53-man
roster
after
a
terrific
preseason,
and
he
could
carve
out
a
role
as
a
physical
pass-catching
option
over
the
middle
of
the
field
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September 1, 2025
Seattle Seahawks running back
Damien Martinez is unlikely to have much fantasy value this season after he was cut from the 53-man roster at the end of the preseason. Martinez did sign with the Seahawks' practice squad and could sign with any team's roster at any point, but even then, he'd likely occupy a depth role, such as the No. 3 spot on the depth chart. In all likelihood, a team would have to endure several backfield injuries for Martinez to handle enough volume such that he'd warrant interest in fantasy football. With that said, the seventh-round rookie does have a decent track record. He eclipsed 980 rushing yards in each of his three seasons at Oregon State, and he finished his final year at school with 1,002 rushing yards, 204 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns. Although Martinez offers youth and a change of pace, he should be kept off the fantasy radar as long as he's not signed to a 53-man roster.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
September 1, 2025
New England Patriots rookie running back
TreVeyon Henderson "moves like a much more experienced veteran, especially in pass protection," according to Jourdan Rodrigue. It's worth noting that this is Rodrigue's opinion, but she also quotes an unnamed coach who said Henderson has the makings of "a star." Henderson's explosiveness and big-play ability are easy to project based on his work in both college and the preseason. If he is further along than the typical rookie running back in the finer points of the position, as Rodrigue suggests, Henderson could be ready to take over the New England backfield sooner rather than later. He enters the year projected to split playing time with veteran running back
Rhamondre Stevenson, but Henderson is unquestionably the higher-upside option. Henderson projects as a priority fantasy RB2 with major upside for 2025.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Jourdan Rodrigue
September 1, 2025
An NFC scout told Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic that Miami Dolphins rookie running back
Ollie Gordon II is a "big back with nimble feet" who "could help Miami salt away leads." At 6'2" and 225 lbs., Gordon II could be the perfect complement to Dolphins RB1
De'Von Achane (calf), who is undersized but has plenty of speed and explosiveness. Achane is also dealing with a lingering calf issue, although he's expected to be ready for Week 1. Gordon II impressed in the preseason and is likely to start the season as the RB2 in Miami, so missed time from Achane would immediately give Gordon II significant fantasy appeal. If his power-rushing ability allows him to steal some short-yardage and late-game rushing attempts from Achane, Gordon II might have more value than the typical handcuff option.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Jourdan Rodrigue
September 1, 2025
An AFC scout told Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic that Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back
Bhayshul Tuten is an "explosive, home-run hitter." A fourth-round pick out of Virginia Tech, Tuten averaged 6.3 rushing yards per attempt and scored 17 total touchdowns in his final collegiate season with the Hokies. He enters the year battling for playing time in the Jaguars' backfield with
Travis Etienne Jr. and
Tank Bigsby. There doesn't seem to be a definitive hierarchy between the three backs, making the Jacksonville running back room a difficult one for fantasy managers to evaluate. If Tuten produces when given the opportunity, there's a chance that he seizes the team's RB1 role and runs with it. He's worthy of a late-round pick in drafts, but managers may have to be patient through the early part of the season.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Jourdan Rodrigue
September 1, 2025
An AFC scout told Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic that he sees Cleveland Browns rookie tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. "breaking out in 2027." The same scout said that Fannin Jr. has "glue hands" and is "crafty before and after the catch." Finally, Rodrigue writes that Browns quarterback
Joe Flacco recently said Fannin Jr. is gaining confidence. A third-round pick out of Bowling Green who led the FBS in receptions and receiving yards in 2024, Fannin Jr. will play his entire rookie season at just 21 years old. Given his age and the relatively low level of competition he saw in college, it wouldn't be surprising to see an adjustment period for Fannin Jr. early in his NFL career. If the scout quoted in Rodrigue's article is correct, now may be the time for dynasty managers to look to stash Fannin Jr.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Jourdan Rodrigue
September
1,
2025
Josh
Taylor
of
A
to
Z
Sports
thinks
that
Washington
Commanders
offensive
coordinator
Kliff
Kingsbury
is
likely
to
roll
out
running
back
Chris
Rodriguez
Jr.
as
the
lead
back
in
Week
1
of
the
regular
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September 1, 2025
Cleveland Browns center Ethan Pocic (knee) was able to practice with the team on Monday and looks to be on track to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday versus the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot. Pocic was wearing a knee brace on Monday after getting hurt in the preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams. "Yeah, he looks good. He's rehabbed very hard, so he looks good," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. Barring a setback the rest of the week in practice, Pocic should start at center this weekend as the Browns kick off the regular season. It's good news for Cleveland's offense and quarterback
Joe Flacco, but they will still be fighting an uphill battle to start 1-0 in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
September 1, 2025
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson (tailbone) took part in practice on Monday, according to Adam Grosbard of the Los Angeles Daily News. The Rams will monitor Jackson throughout the week, and head coach Sean McVay said the plan is for him to start in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Jackson's blood clots will still be something that need to be monitored, but the Rams feel good about their plan. The 27-year-old left tackle was diagnosed with blood clots in June, but it sounds like he's doing well now and should be on the field to start the regular season. It's great news for the Rams offense and quarterback
Matthew Stafford (back), who missed most of training camp and all of the preseason due to an aggravated disc in his back.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Daily News - Adam Grosbard
September 1, 2025
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said that safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee) is on track to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, according to the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander. Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury in early August in training camp, but thankfully he avoided anything serious and should be ready to go this weekend to kick off the 2025 campaign. The 27-year-old defensive back is in his first year in Houston and is expected to be a starter in the defensive backfield right away. Gardner-Johnson helped the Eagles win last year's Super Bowl and had 59 tackles (35 solo), a career-high-tying six interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 12 pass breakups and a forced fumble in 16 regular-season starts. He will be looking to slow down
Matthew Stafford and Company if he's active on Sunday.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan M. Alexander
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