August 17, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Tank Bigsby was the first back out on the field for the team in a 17-17 tie against the New Orleans Saints. Bigsby finished with two carries for six yards and one catch for 19 yards. He only played on one drive, but it was the first one of the game, a significant marker for his potential involvement during the regular season. In Week 1 of preseason,
Travis Etienne Jr. was the first back out on the field, so it's interesting that the coaching staff decided to switch things up for Week 2. Etienne Jr. got on the field for the second drive with the starters, so it's likely the two will split touches to start the year.
Bhayshul Tuten also played well, so it seems fantasy managers are in for tough year trying to figure out who will be the best fantasy back from the Jacksonville backfield.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBaller
August 17, 2025
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Washington Commanders are actively "shopping" running back
Brian Robinson Jr. He is entering the final year of his contract after spending his first three seasons with the Commanders. The 26-year-old has played well during his time in Washington, amassing 2,329 yards off 570 carries in 41 regular-season contests. He also caught 65 passes and totaled 20 touchdowns in that span. It's unknown how serious the team will be about a potential deal. It's also not known how many clubs around the National Football League will be interested in his services. However, Robinson's fantasy ceiling may be at its highest in Washington, where he currently sits atop the depth chart. If he ends up getting traded,
Austin Ekeler should see a bump in attention from fantasy managers. That would also apply to rookie
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who could have a clearer path to more touches moving ahead.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Jordan Schultz
August
17,
2025
New
Orleans
Saints
wide
receiver
Mason
Tipton
continues
to
impress
in
the
preseason,
recording
six
receptions
for
100
yards
in
Sunday’s
17-17
tie
against
the
Jaguars,
including
a
45-yard
reception
downfield
on
a
great
ball
from
second-year
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August 17, 2025
New Oreland Saints wide receiver
Chris Olave suited up for the Saints' second preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He recorded two receptions for 12 yards on four targets while playing alongside rookie quarterback
Tyler Shough in Sunday’s 17-17 tie. As expected, his chemistry with the rookie quarterback appeared a bit off. However, it was a positive sign for New Orleans to see their star receiver back on the field for the first time since Week 9 of 2024. Injuries have impacted all three of his seasons in the league, including eight missed games last year after landing on IR due to a concussion. Questionable quarterback play and injury risk continue to affect his fantasy value, and he is currently ranked as WR34 in PPR formats by RotoBaller.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
August 17, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Kendre Miller started the first half of the Saints' second preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miller finished with six carries for 21 yards in Sunday’s 17-17 tie. He has logged exactly six carries each in the team's two preseason contests as he looks to establish himself as
Alvin Kamara's backup following two injury-plagued seasons. With
Cam Akers and
Clyde Edwards-Helaire turning in underwhelming performances again this week and
Devin Neal (hamstring) sidelined by a hamstring injury, the backup job appears to be Miller's to lose. He's worth holding as a handcuff to Kamara in deeper fantasy leagues.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
August 17, 2025
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Tory Horton (ankle) did not participate in practice on Sunday. This doesn't come as a surprise after Horton suffered an ankle injury during the second preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. The injury isn't considered serious, but the Seahawks are taking a cautious approach right now. The rookie wideout is currently competing with
Marquez Valdes-Scantling for the third wideout spot in Seattle. A lengthy absence would certainly hurt Horton's chances of earning the role. Fantasy managers will have to check back throughout the week for more updates on his status.
--Andy WebbSource: Mike Dugar
August 17, 2025
New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback
Tyler Shough started the first half of Sunday’s preseason 17-17 tie against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He went 9-of-12 for 66 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. The offense struggled to get going early, managing just three points across four drives with Shough under center, including two three-and-outs. Once expected to be the frontrunner for the Saints' Week 1 starting job, his inability to consistently move the ball, even with starting receivers
Chris Olave and
Rashid Shaheed on the field, combined with
Spencer Rattler's solid performance, suggests momentum may be shifting against him. Shough remains a player to monitor, but he should stay off fantasy radars outside superflex or dynasty leagues.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
August 17, 2025
Seattle Seahawks running back
Kenneth Walker III (foot) was looking good on the practice field on Sunday. Walker was able to practice in full, after dealing with foot soreness. The Seahawks have been careful with Walker early in camp because of his foot issue. Despite that, head coach Mike Macdonald said the plan is for Walker to be a full-go for Thursday's joint practice with the Green Bay Packers. This foot issue hopefully won't be something that lingers into the regular season. Fantasy managers should check back throughout the week for more updates on his status.
--Andy WebbSource: Gregg Bell
August 17, 2025
The Carolina Panthers have signed quarterback
Bryce Perkins on Sunday. The Panthers are in need of another quarterback with
Andy Dalton (elbow) sidelined right now. Perkins hasn't played in the NFL since the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Rams. The 28-year-old has been lighting it up in the UFL, which earned him another shot in the NFL. Last season, Perkins threw for 1,342 passing yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions, which earned him the UFL MVP award. Possibly, Perkins can land a bench spot, but he's mainly being brought on as depth while Dalton is injured.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam Schefter
August
17,
2025
The
Saints'
quarterback
battle
is
still
wide
open,
and
Spencer
Rattler
is
doing
everything
he
can
to
convince
the
organization
that
he
should
be
the
Week
1
starter.
Rattler
went
18-of-24
for
199
yards,
one
touchdown,
and
read more...
August 17, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles have traded tight end
Harrison Bryant to the Houston Texans on Sunday. Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick will head to Houston in exchange for wide receiver
John Metchie III and a 2026 sixth-round pick. This seems like a good move for Houston to add another tight end to the mix.
Dalton Schultz is going to be the No. 1 option, but the backup job is wide open right now. Bryant spent the first four seasons of his career with the Cleveland Browns. His best season came in 2022 when he hauled in 31 receptions for 239 yards and one touchdown in 17 games. He finished with only nine receptions through 13 games with the Las Vegas Raiders last season. The 27-year-old figures to be depth for Houston, so there probably won't be weekly fantasy value here.
--Andy WebbSource: Tom Pelissero
August 17, 2025
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said he "would love to get him out there tomorrow," referencing quarterback
Jordan Love, who could return to practice on Monday. The 26-year-old underwent surgery on his non-throwing left thumb to address a ligament injury he suffered in the team's first preseason game. The former first-round pick is still expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. He threw for 3,389 yards and 25 touchdowns, adding 83 yards and one touchdown on the ground. RotoBaller still projects Love as a QB2 and ranks Love as QB20.
--Don FanelliSource: Weston Hodkiewicz
August 17, 2025
Carolina Panthers quarterback
Jack Plummer went 10-for-14 for 83 yards and two interceptions in Saturday’s 20-3 loss to the Houston Texans. At the end of the second quarter, defensive lineman Danielle Hunter hit Panthers second-string quarterback
Andy Dalton (elbow). The hit sent Dalton to the sideline, and he did not return. Plummer replaced Dalton and played the entire second half. Things did not go well for the young quarterback, who threw two interceptions. The University of Louisville alum went undrafted in 2024 but found a home in Carolina. According to head coach Dave Canales, Dalton's injury is believed to be a sprain to his throwing elbow, but the team will get imaging done to rule out a more severe injury. With only three quarterbacks on the roster and Canales stating the starters won't play in the third preseason game, Plummer should see plenty of action to prove that he deserves a roster spot in Carolina against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.
--Jp Sticco - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
August
17,
2025
Carolina
Panthers
rookie
running
back
Trevor
Etienne
saw
plenty
of
action
in
the
team's
20-3
preseason
loss
to
the
Houston
Texans
on
Saturday.
As
the
third
back
to
enter
the
game,
he
rushed
seven
times
for
18
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August 17, 2025
Undrafted rookie
Ryan Fitzgerald is making a strong case for the Carolina Panthers' starting kicker job. He accounted for the team's only points with an impressive 52-yard field goal in Saturdays’s 20-3 preseason loss to the Houston Texans. Fitzgerald signed with the Panthers as an unrestricted free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft, but some analysts had him pegged as the top kicker in his class. His college stats at Florida State back up the hype. He was nearly perfect in his final two seasons, hitting 90.5% of his field goals as a junior and a flawless 100% as a senior. Fitzgerald is currently battling four-year veteran
Matthew Wright, who is listed first on the depth chart. Wright will have to hold off the rookie's momentum. If Fitzgerald continues to perform well this preseason, the Panthers will have a difficult decision.
--Jp Sticco - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
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