August 17, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Luther Burden III hauled in all three targets, gaining 49 yards in Sunday’s 38-0 preseason win over the Buffalo Bills. The rookie wide receiver caught his three passes from backup quarterback
Tyson Bagent and took most of his snaps with the second-team offense. The second-round pick has performed well this preseason as both a receiver and a blocker, but has yet to garner significant playing time with the first-team offense. However, keeping Burden off the field might be difficult if he keeps stacking stellar performances like his one on Sunday. The next time we can see Burden in action is next Friday against the Kansas City Chiefs.
--Nathan HarveySource: ESPN
August 17, 2025
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 roster spot now that Carolina brought in external reinforcements during the offseason.
Jimmy Horn Jr. and
Hunter Renfrow are among the players with whom Moore is battling as the roster crunch approaches.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
August
17,
2025
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
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August 17, 2025
Chicago Bears tight end
Cole Kmet caught one pass for 29 yards in Sunday’s 38-0 preseason win over the Buffalo Bills. On the second play of the game, Kmet caught a beautiful seam pass from quarterback
Caleb Williams and took it for a big gain. Kmet played two drives with the first-team offense, splitting reps with 2025 first-round tight end
Colston Loveland. Despite being listed as the starting tight end on the Bears' unofficial depth chart, Kmet is ranked 275th (TE38) on the current RotoBaller half-PPR rankings. With how Loveland has been performing, it's hard to imagine that Kmet has much fantasy value at the moment.
--Nathan HarveySource: ESPN
August 17, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus caught one of two targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s 38-0 win over the Buffalo Bills. Zaccheaus capped off a seven-play 92-yard drive with a long touchdown catch from quarterback
Caleb Williams. The veteran receiver signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears this offseason and has made some big plays in both training camp and the preseason. Zaccheaus is currently listed as the WR3 in the Bears' unofficial depth chart and could be a flier in deeper leagues with potential to provide some early-season production as rookie wide receiver
Luther Burden III learns the offense.
--Nathan HarveySource: ESPN
August 17, 2025
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 campaign, he amassed 19 tackles, one tackle for loss, and one interception. The Bears will hold their breath as they wait for an update on Smith, but non-contact injuries can be quite serious, and the fact that he was quickly ruled out is not an encouraging sign. If the University of Minnesota product misses extended time, there will be more defensive snaps available for Jeremiah Walker, Nahshon Wright, and Zah Frazier.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ari Meirov
August 17, 2025
Chicago Bears tight end
Colston Loveland caught two passes on two targets for 26 yards in Sunday’s 38-0 win against the Buffalo Bills. The 2025 first-round pick caught the game's first pass from quarterback
Caleb Williams, as well as hauling in an 18-yard reception over the middle on 2nd-and-14. Despite Loveland's solid night, he only played four of nine snaps when the Bears ran one-tight end formations. A tight end rotation is currently in the works with veteran tight end
Cole Kmet, but expect Loveland's role to grow as the season progresses. With the crowded receiving corps and an uncertain role early in the season, Loveland should only be considered in the late rounds of fantasy drafts.
--Nathan HarveySource: ESPN
August 17, 2025
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 is a six-year NFL veteran who began his career in Kansas City before spending the last two years with New Orleans. A starter for the Saints, he totaled 43 tackles, two sacks, three tackles for loss, five quarterback hits, three passes defended, and one interception during the 2024 campaign. Meanwhile, Fortner is a Kentucky product who spent three years with the Jaguars after they selected him in the third round of the 2022 draft. He started every game during his first two seasons but did not register a single start last year.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ari Meirov
August
17,
2025
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
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August 17, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze went without a reception in his preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills. Odunze was targeted once on the game's second drive, but dropped his lone target on a curl route on a third down. Despite the dull night from the second-year receiver, Odunze ran half of his routes from the slot and could slide into the coveted
Amon-Ra St. Brown role in head coach Ben Johnson's scheme. Odunze is having an impressive training camp and continues to see his fantasy stock rise this offseason. Even with a subpar night, the 2024 first-round pick remains a breakout candidate in fantasy this season.
--Nathan HarveySource: ESPN
August 17, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
DJ Moore caught two passes for 16 yards in his preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills. Moore caught a six-yard pass from quarterback
Caleb Williams on the first drive and a 10-yard out route that moved the chains on third down. Moore's role under new head coach Ben Johnson is being determined, but he appeared to be a focal point in his two drives with the first-team offense. Moore is ranked 43rd (WR24) on RotoBaller's current half-PPR rankings and should see an uptick in production with
Keenan Allen out of the picture and Williams entering a potential breakout season.
--Nathan HarveySource: ESPN
August 17, 2025
Chicago Bears quarterback
Caleb Williams was solid in his pre-season debut against the Buffalo Bills, completing six of 10 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown. Williams played his first snaps under new head coach Ben Johnson. Despite being under scrutiny during this training camp, looked like a seasoned pro. Williams was electric in his first drive, leading a seven-play, 92-yard drive that was capped off by a 35-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus. Williams played two drives and was pulled for backup quarterback
Tyson Bagent before the start of the second quarter. Fantasy managers have to be pleased with Williams' stellar performance on Sunday night as he looked sharp in command of the Bears' new system. Williams and the starters have one more chance to get preseason reps in against the Kansas City Chiefs next Friday.
--Nathan HarveySource: ESPN
August 17, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback
Trevor Lawrence was solid in a 17-17 tie against the New Orleans. Lawrence finished with one passing touchdown, to wide receiver
Parker Washington, on eight completions on 10 attempts for 76 yards. He also ended the first of his two drives with a fumbled snap. The former top pick was sharp in this game, earning a 131.7 QB rating. With no
Travis Hunter, Lawrence was able to involve Washington and tight end
Brenton Strange more. If the Jaguars QB is able to spread the ball around well to his numerous weapons, he should be in for a much better season, both in real football and fantasy football. Lawrence has some rushing potential as well, so for managers who still believe in his potential, he should be viewed as a QB2 with low-end QB1 upside, boosted by new offensive-minded head coach Liam Coen.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBaller
August 17, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Travis Etienne Jr. was efficient in limited game time in a 17-17 tie against the New Orleans Saints. Etienne Jr. was the second back out on the field, where he played with the starters on the second drive of the game. That was all he got, but he did pretty well in his limited game time, finishing with three carries for 24 yards and 19 yards on one reception. Etienne Jr. has looked better than last year's disappointing year so far this preseason, and the coaching staff seems to agree, giving him run with the starters. He started the first preseason game, and while
Tank Bigsby started this game, Etienne Jr. still got game time with the starters. It seems entering the season as of now, the veteran back will split touches with Bigsby, making him a decent, but upside-capped fantasy option in redraft.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBaller
August 17, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back
Bhayshul Tuten found the end zone for the second straight week, from three yards out this time, in a 17-17 tie against the New Orleans Saints. He finished with 35 yards on 10 carries and one catch for six yards. It wasn't the most efficient outing for the fourth-round pick, but he has now found the end zone twice this preseason playing with the second unit. Tuten is showing enough where he could earn some playing time, but that doesn't change the fact he is the third back on the depth chart behind
Tank Bigsby and
Travis Etienne Jr. To start the year, those two backs seem like the clear 1A and 1B, so it is hard to imagine Tuten having much value in redraft leagues barring injuries. It will be interesting to see how involved he is in the final week of preseason against the Miami Dolphins.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBaller
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