August
24,
2025
Per
San
Francisco
49ers
head
coach
Kyle
Shanahan,
wide
receiver
Jauan
Jennings
(calf)
is
expected
to
be
ready
for
the
team's
Week
1
road
tilt
with
their
division-rival
Seattle
Seahawks.
"I
expect
him
to
be
back,
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August 24, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Taylor Heinicke had another underwhelming performance in the Chargers' final preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers, completing only three passes for 31 yards. The 32-year-old has had a disappointing preseason overall, completing only 43.8% of his passes and finishing with just seven completions for 64 yards and no touchdowns. Heinicke has looked timid and robotic in his play this preseason, and his unimpressive numbers have dropped him to third-string quarterback on the Chargers' unofficial depth chart, behind
Justin Herbert and
Trey Lance.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
August 24, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Trey Lance finished his strong preseason with a 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, posting only five completions on eight attempts for 38 yards. The former first-round pick had a steady preseason overall, with 32 completions on 57 attempts for 334 yards and two touchdowns, and added 81 yards and another touchdown on the ground. He looked calm, confident, and poised in the pocket each time he stepped on the field, which is an excellent sign for a player who has struggled with consistency in the past. While he could still work on his accuracy, Lance's improved play and ability to run have unofficially earned him the number two spot on the depth chart, bumping him ahead of
Taylor Heinicke.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
August 24, 2025
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson divulged that linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (undisclosed) is dealing with a soft-tissue injury, though the affected body part was not detailed. Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reported the news. Johnson also notes that the issue isn't a long-term concern. Edmunds is entering his third season with Chicago and has notched 103 or more tackles in each of his seven professional campaigns. It's good news that the issue is minor, but it's worth noting that the 27-year-old led the Bears' defense in snaps last year, and it'd be a big blow to the team if this lingered into the season. If he's healthy, Edmunds figures to be a good bet for another year of viable fantasy production.
--Alex CiullaSource: Jason Lieser
August 24, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback
Aidan O'Connell (wrist) exited Saturday's preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals with an apparent wrist injury, according to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He'll end his day completing 3-of-4 passes for 36 yards. O'Connell came into the game in relief of starting QB
Geno Smith after the latter finished one series. The former participated in two possessions of his own, giving way to rookie teammate
Cam Miller midway through the second quarter. It's unclear how the Purdue product picked up the injury, but he did take a sack -- and lose a fumble -- on the drive he entered the game. O'Connell is likely heading for further testing, though any time missed would thrust Miller into a default backup role as he's the only other quarterback on the roster.
--Alex CiullaSource: Vincent Bonsignore
August 24, 2025
Washington Commanders tight end
Colson Yankoff finished with two targets and one reception for 52 yards in Washington's final preseason game against the Ravens. Yankoff had a spectacular catch and run as he hauled in a pass up the seam, bounced off a defensive back, and showcased his speed with a 35-yard sprint after the catch. The 2024 undrafted free agent from UCLA is an exceptional athlete with a 9.56 Relative Athletic Score out of a possible 10. He's drawn consistent positive reviews out of Washington training camp for his versatility and impact on special teams. The team's top three tight ends are pretty set with
Zach Ertz,
John Bates, and
Ben Sinnott, but signs point to Yankoff being kept as a fourth as well. If Ertz were to miss any time, Yankoff could be one to see opportunity in the receiving tight end role if Sinnott hasn't earned it.
--Kyle McCarthySource: ESPN.com
August
23,
2025
Buffalo
Bills
wide
receiver
Elijah
Moore
earned
four
targets
from
quarterback
Shane
Buechele
in
a
23-19
win
over
the
Tampa
Bay
Buccaneers
on
Saturday,
but
he
was
unable
to
do
much
with
them.
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August 23, 2025
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Tyrell Shavers finished with the team's only touchdown reception in a 23-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. With the Bills leading 7-3 late in the second quarter, Shavers made a spectacular one-handed catch in the end zone for an 11-yard score. That was one of two grabs for Shavers, who totaled 24 yards on three targets. Shavers' impact went beyond the box score, as he also drew a pair of defensive holding penalties that led to first downs for the Bills. The former undrafted free agent from San Diego State, who has been fighting for a place near the back of the Bills' receiver depth chart this summer, made his presence felt in all three of the team's exhibition games. Shavers led the Bills with 120 yards on six receptions in the preseason, and now he's left to hope that production will help him earn a roster spot.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
August
23,
2025
Buffalo
Bills
running
back
Frank
Gore
Jr.
led
the
team
in
yards
from
scrimmage
for
the
third
straight
week
in
a
23-19
win
over
the
Tampa
Bay
Buccaneers
on
Saturday.
Gore
amassed
61
total
yards
(32
rushing,
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August 23, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterback
Shane Buechele turned in the team's best passing performance of the preseason in a 23-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. The 27-year-old demonstrated pinpoint accuracy throughout the night, completing 25 of his 30 attempts for 278 yards and a touchdown. He also used his mobility to his advantage and added another 20 yards on five rushes. Buechele played the entire game with the Bills' top three QBs -
Josh Allen,
Mitchell Trubisky, and
Mike White - on the sideline. Trubisky and White have spent the summer battling for the No. 2 job, a role Buechele stands little to no chance of winning. His best bet to stay in the organization for a third straight year may be via the practice squad. Buechele was on Buffalo's practice squad in 2023, and he spent last year on Injured Reserve after suffering a neck injury in the preseason.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
August 23, 2025
According to Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, running back
De'Von Achane (calf) hasn't had any setbacks regarding his recovery efforts. McDaniel added that he "looks forward" to getting Achane back at practice in the weeks heading into the opener versus the Indianapolis Colts.
Jaylen Wright (leg) is considered "week-to-week," so fantasy managers may not see him on the field on Sept. 7. Fortunately, it appears Achane has a good chance of playing. The 23-year-old finished the 2024 campaign with 907 yards off 203 carries. He also had 78 catches for 592 yards while totaling 12 touchdowns. If Achane is good to suit up against Indianapolis, he's a must-start in any fantasy format. If he's not cleared to play, Wright, assuming he's healthy, and
Ollie Gordon II, who had eight touches for 43 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Jaguars, are the favorites to see more work.
--Dennis ClausenSource: David Furones
August 23, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Luke McCaffrey racked up five receptions for 23 yards in a 30-3 loss against Baltimore in the team's final preseason game. McCaffrey rounded out the preseason with his most productive outing, catching multiple balls underneath and generating some yards after the catch. He was also used as a blocker on the punt return team, which speaks to his special-teams value but hardly signals trust in him as an offensive contributor. It hasn't been the most encouraging training camp for the second-year wideout, as he's yet to emerge with star receiver
Terry McLaurin not practicing along with
Noah Brown. He looks to be firmly behind those two, Deebo Samuel and
Jaylin Lane, in the pecking order for consistent routes.
--Kyle McCarthySource: ESPN.com
August 23, 2025
Washington Commanders running back
Chris Rodriguez Jr. rushed for 34 yards on five carries in the final preseason game against the Ravens. Rodriguez started the game and consistently picked up big chunks of yards. The 24-year-old finished the preseason averaging nearly seven yards per carry, with 17 rushes for 118 yards. Rodriguez fits the role of a hammer and short-yardage back that can get the tough yards, but also had gaudy production in the SEC at Kentucky. He averaged over 100 rushing yards per game in both of his last two seasons. Additionally, he's showing improved burst and explosiveness in camp this year, saying that he's already hit 20 MPH more times this year than all of last year, according to Hayley Salvatore of Commanders.com. Brian Robinson is now officially dealt to San Francisco, and Rodriguez is set to be in the mix for early down touches in the Washington backfield. Touchdowns will be the path to fantasy value for Rodriguez in what could be a murky backfield.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Hayley Salvatore
August
23,
2025
According
to
Miami
Dolphins
head
coach
Mike
McDaniel,
running
back
Jaylen
Wright
(leg)
continues
to
receive
evaluations
after
exiting
practice
on
Thursday.
He's
considered
"week-to-week."
The
Dolphins'
backfield
isn't
the
healthiest
group
in
the
National
Football
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August 23, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback
Sam Hartman completed 12 of 17 passes for 114 yards and two interceptions in a 30-3 loss against the Ravens. Hartman also took two sacks for seven yards while playing the whole first half. One of the interceptions was an unfortunate batted ball, but the other was a late and weak throw where the defender easily undercut it. The Notre Dame product struggled again in the final game of the preseason. He completed only 53.3 percent of his passes while throwing four interceptions to no touchdowns across the three games. It remains to be seen if Washington will opt to to keep three quarterbacks on the roster, and if they did, it seems veteran
Josh Johnson would be the choice. Both would be options for the practice squad regardless, but Hartman's lackluster camp and preseason makes it unlikely for him to make the final roster.
--Kyle McCarthySource: ESPN.com
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