August 17, 2025
Detroit Lions quarterback
Hendon Hooker had his third straight subpar preseason showing on Saturday against the Miami Dolphins. The third-year signal-caller entered the game in the second half and completed just six of 13 passes for 61 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. Hooker was significantly outplayed by Lions quarterback
Kyle Allen, who has started two out of the team's three preseason games and looks like the best option to back up
Jared Goff when the regular season begins. Hooker was a third-round pick in 2023 and spent his rookie season recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in college, so he may need more time to develop. However, he's already 27 and does not appear ready to be the team's QB2, which likely puts him on the roster bubble in Detroit.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
August 17, 2025
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver
Isaac TeSlaa continues to stand out in preseason action, recording four catches for 41 yards and a touchdown on Saturday against the Miami Dolphins. A third-round selection out of Arkansas, TeSlaa had just 28 catches last year for the Razorbacks and was thought to be more of a developmental prospect. He's reportedly opened some eyes in training camp practices, and he's logged 105 receiving yards and two touchdowns in three preseason games. TeSlaa could be pushing veteran wide receiver
Tim Patrick for the WR3 job in Detroit before the regular season even begins.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
August 17, 2025
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver
Jackson Meeks had his second straight impressive preseason performance on Saturday against the Miami Dolphins. Meeks was targeted eight times and hauled in seven catches for 93 yards and one touchdown. Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Syracuse, Meeks is making his case for a roster spot in Detroit with stellar preseason play. In three games so far, he's recorded 11 catches for 176 yards and two touchdowns. The Lions are deep at wide receiver, so Meeks is still a long shot to be fantasy-relevant in 2025, barring injury to multiple Detroit wideouts.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
August 17, 2025
Detroit Lions quarterback
Kyle Allen got the start on Saturday in the team's third preseason game against the Miami Dolphins and played well. Allen completed 14 of 17 pass attempts for 124 yards and two touchdowns, finishing the night with a passer rating of 136.3. The veteran played the entire first half before being replaced by third-year signal-caller
Hendon Hooker at the start of the third quarter. Allen and Hooker are competing for the QB2 job in Detroit behind
Jared Goff, but Allen has now significantly outplayed Hooker in back-to-back preseason games. Based on how the two have performed this summer, Allen should be considered the favorite to open the season as the primary backup quarterback for the Lions.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
August 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back
Omarion Hampton played only the first series in the Chargers' last-second 23-22 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Showing his burst and tackle-breaking ability on limited touches, the 22-year-old rushed for 17 yards on just two carries. The first-round pick from UNC, who posted 1,660 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in 12 games his junior year, is rising up draft boards as veteran RB
Najee Harris' (eye) availability for the start of the season is still unknown.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
August 17, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Scotty Miller logged two receptions for 38 yards on two targets in a 17-14 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The sixth-year pro continues to impress this summer in a Pittsburgh receiving corps that lacks proven commodities outside of
D.K. Metcalf. He made a sliding catch in the second quarter on a deep ball from quarterback
Skylar Thompson for a gain of 23 yards. Although there is no guarantee Miller makes the 53-man roster, he has certainly made a stronger case than fellow veteran
Robert Woods, who has just one catch through two exhibition contests. The 28-year-old appeared in 13 games with the Steelers last season and has ties to offensive coordinator Arthur Smith dating back to his 2023 campaign with the Atlanta Falcons. He'll look to keep rolling in the team's final preseason bout with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Trey Lance led the team in passing and rushing during a last-second 23-22 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams, making a strong case to be the QB2 entering the season. The former first-round pick completed 7 of 15 passes for 121 yards and gained 25 rushing yards on four attempts. Lance showed good chemistry with rookies Tré Harris and
Keandre Lambert-Smith on deep throws and appeared more confident in his passing throughout the game. He nearly threw a game-sealing touchdown pass on a perfectly thrown ball at the end of the fourth quarter, but the miss ultimately led to the Rams' final scoring drive. After an impressive preseason, it would be a surprise if Lance isn't named the official backup to
Justin Herbert.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
August 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey had a quiet night, catching one pass for 17 yards in the team's 23-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 2024 second-round pick out of Georgia is expected to be the Chargers' WR1 again after a strong rookie season, posting 182 receptions, 1,149 yards, and seven touchdowns. McConkey focused on building his strength this offseason to stay healthy for a full season after dealing with injuries at the end of last year. He is projected as WR11 by RotoBaller.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
August 16, 2025
New York Giants running back
Devin Singletary wasn't very involved in Saturday's preseason win over the Jets, amassing five yards off two carries. However, he made up for it by scoring a touchdown in the first quarter.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the team's starter. That's not expected to change anytime soon. However, with
Cam Skattebo (hamstring) having trouble getting on the field during the preseason, Singletary has a chance to remain more involved than anticipated to begin the 2025 campaign. Still, the 27-year-old has a way to go before earning a spot on fantasy rosters heading into the Week 1 opener versus the Washington Commanders. The Giants will close out the preseason on Thursday night against the Patriots.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Roc Taylor secured three of five targets for 39 yards in the team's 17-14 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. An undrafted rookie out of Memphis, Taylor has generated some buzz this summer as a potential downfield weapon. Unfortunately, he was unable to capitalize on his downfield opportunities on Saturday, most notably when a slightly overthrown ball from quarterback
Logan Woodside landed just outside his grasp on what could have been a go-ahead touchdown. Still, Taylor showcased his skills after the catch in the fourth quarter with gains of 12 and 20 yards. While the 22-year-old is competing for a roster spot with more experienced wideouts such as
Robert Woods and
Scotty Miller, Taylor's youth and ability to win outside make him an intriguing option for Pittsburgh. He will have one more chance to state his case in next week's preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Keandre Lambert-Smith had another strong performance in the team's last-second 23-22 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The fifth-round pick out of Auburn caught two passes for 66 yards on six targets, including an impressive over-the-shoulder 40-yard catch from
Trey Lance while falling out of bounds. The 23-year-old showed flashes throughout preseason and saw extended playing time after
Quentin Johnston was carted off the field with a head injury. Lambert-Smith also briefly left the game with a head shot, but later returned. He could move up the fantasy rankings if Johnston misses any significant time, but for now, RotoBaller has Lambert-Smith projected as WR126.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
August 16, 2025
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 of eight touches and 108 scrimmage yards through two preseason contests. NFL opportunities have been few and far between for the 27-year-old Florida A&M product, but he did total six receiving yards, 36 rushing yards, and a pair of first downs in 2024. Los Angeles' first four wide receiver spots are essentially locked up, which means they only have two or three spots to divide over seven remaining receivers (Smith,
Tru Edwards,
Mario Williams,
Konata Mumpfield,
Drake Stoops,
Britain Covey, and
Brennan Presley).
--Andersen PickardSource: NFL.com
August 16, 2025
New York Giants tight end
Greg Dulcich had one catch (one target) for a 20-yard touchdown in Saturday's win over the New York Jets. As a rookie, he had 33 catches for 411 yards and two touchdowns while with the Denver Broncos in 2022. However, Dulcich hasn't done much ever since while battling injuries along the way. He's managed to remain with the Giants since the club picked him up off waivers in November 2024. Still, Dulcich isn't a lock to remain on the roster heading into the Week 1 opener versus the Washington Commanders. That could stay the case even if he plays well in the preseason finale versus the New England Patriots on Thursday night, especially since New York has
Theo Johnson and
Daniel Bellinger on the roster.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers' rookie wide receiver Tre Harris had a strong night despite the team's last-second 23-22 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Harris led the team with six catches for 85 yards on eight targets, including an impressive over-the-shoulder, toe-tap 40-yard catch from Trey Lance that was one yard short of a touchdown. The 23-year-old, a second-round pick from Ole Miss, had been quiet so far this preseason, entering the game with no catches on two targets in the first two games. Rotoballer has Harris projected as WR64.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
August 16, 2025
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 the outside looking in. He still faces an uphill battle to make the team, as
Kyren Williams,
Jarquez Hunter, and
Blake Corum are essentially roster locks. However, if Los Angeles opts to carry four running backs, Schrader has made a case for himself over
Ronnie Rivers. Regardless of Los Angeles' final roster decisions, Schrader will be several rungs away from an impactful role. He should be left on waivers in all fantasy leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: NFL.com
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