August 9, 2025
Well-traveled Washington Commanders quarterback
Josh Johnson completed 15 of 22 passes for a game-high 173 yards with one touchdown and an interception on Friday against the New England Patriots.
Jayden Daniels is the no-doubt starter for Washington with
Marcus Mariota also in the fold as the likely backup, leaving Johnson and
Sam Hartman competing for the third spot. Hartman struggled while the 38-year-old Johnson proved to be the more effective of the two, at least in the opener. Washington will next take on Cincinnati on Aug. 18.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 9, 2025
Running back
Jamaal Williams completed a workout with the Chicago Bears, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 30-year-old running back is coming off a forgettable tenure with the New Orleans Saints in which he managed just 470 yards and two touchdowns in the past two seasons combined. Williams' best season came as a member of the Lions in 2022 when he surpassed 1,000 yards rushing and scored 17 touchdowns. With former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson now the head coach in Chicago, Williams is at least getting a look with the Bears.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 9, 2025
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver
Isaac TeSlaa caught two passes on three targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in his team's 17-10 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. Detroit used a third-round pick on TeSlaa in the 2025 draft, and reports out of training camp have indicated that the 23-year-old has been playing well in practice. Even still, TeSlaa does not project to have a huge role in the offense as a rookie. The Lions have the star duo of
Amon-Ra St. Brown and
Jameson Williams leading their wide receiver room and steady veterans
Tim Patrick and
Kalif Raymond behind them. That makes 2025 likely a developmental season for TeSlaa, but he could eventually push the 31-year-old Patrick for playing time.
--Will BradySource: ESPN
August
9,
2025
Detroit
Lions
rookie
wide
receiver
Jackson
Meeks
led
the
team
in
receiving
during
Detroit's
17-10
preseason
win
over
the
Atlanta
Falcons
on
Friday
night.
Meeks
recorded
three
catches
on
four
targets
for
78
yards
and
a
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August 9, 2025
Detroit Lions quarterback
Hendon Hooker had a rough outing in his team's second preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. Hooker completed seven of ten pass attempts for just 38 yards and lost two fumbles. The third-year quarterback got the start after playing behind veteran
Kyle Allen in the Lions' first preseason game, but Hooker was pulled in the middle of the second quarter against the Falcons. Hooker and Allen are competing for the backup quarterback job in Detroit behind
Jared Goff. The competition has been open throughout training camp, but Hooker may have fallen behind Allen with his poor showing on Friday night.
--Will BradySource: ESPN
August 9, 2025
Detroit Lions quarterback
Kyle Allen completed seven of eight pass attempts for 120 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions in his team's 17-10 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. He entered the game in the second quarter, replacing
Hendon Hooker at quarterback. Allen and Hooker are competing for the backup quarterback job in Detroit behind
Jared Goff. Both players struggled in the team's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, but Allen significantly outplayed Hooker against Atlanta. The Lions' usage of their two reserve quarterbacks will be something to monitor in the team's third preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on August 16.
--Will BradySource: ESPN
August 9, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Kaden Davis caught all three of his targets for 23 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in preseason action on Friday. Davis made a splash in the win, catching both of
Shedeur Sanders' touchdown passes in the contest. The second-year wideout played sparingly for the Browns on special teams in 2024 but is looking to carve out a larger role as a pass-catcher heading into his sophomore season. He will look to stay hot in Cleveland's second preseason game, which will be next Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
August 9, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Gage Larvadain carried the ball once for a four-yard touchdown and caught two of his three targets for 23 yards in a 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in preseason action on Friday. Larvadain punched in a short touchdown in the third quarter to give the Browns a 21-7 lead. The undrafted rookie out of South Carolina also handled two punt returns, but he ultimately was forced from the game early with what is being called a lower-body injury. Larvadain will hope to be ready to return to the field in time for the Browns' next preseason game, which is set for next Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
August 9, 2025
Cleveland Browns running back
Dylan Sampson carried the ball twice for six yards and failed to catch his lone target in a 30-10 preseason win over the Carolina Panthers on Friday. Sampson got the start, taking his first carry of the game for a five-yard gain while rotating with
Trayveon Williams. The rookie runner out of Tennessee has a chance to earn a large role alongside
Jerome Ford in the Cleveland backfield thanks to the legal issues of
Quinshon Judkins, who remains unsigned. Sampson will continue to state his case in Cleveland's second preseason game, which will come next Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
August 9, 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback
Shedeur Sanders completed 14 of his 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns while rushing four times for 19 yards in a 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in the preseason opener on Friday. Sanders got the start for Cleveland and found wide receiver
Kaden Davis for a pair of scores in the second quarter. The rookie signal-caller played into the third quarter, leading a third touchdown drive that was capped off by a four-yard rushing score by
Gage Larvadain before calling it a night. Sanders is looking to beat out
Joe Flacco,
Kenny Pickett, and
Dillon Gabriel for the chance to be Cleveland's starting quarterback in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. While there's still plenty of time left in the preseason, he made a good first impression on Friday night.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
August 9, 2025
New England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 36 yards on seven carries during Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. He was not targeted in the passing game. Although Stevenson has been productive through four seasons and has a 1,400-yard year under his belt, his job security is still threatened. He was benched late last season for
Antonio Gibson, and now he must also fend off the likes of
TreVeyon Henderson. That won't be easy, as Henderson contributed a 100-yard kick return touchdown on Friday and also broke off an 18-yard rush. This backfield competition continues to be a must-watch for fans and fantasy managers alike as the summer carries on.
--Andersen PickardSource: NFL.com
August 9, 2025
New England Patriots running back
Lan Larison rushed seven times for 35 yards and a touchdown during Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. He also caught each of his two targets for a total of nine yards through the air. Larison, a 23-year-old UC Davis product, signed with the team as an undrafted free agent back in May. As a result, he faces an uphill battle to make the roster. Nevertheless, he certainly made a positive impact and got himself noticed with Friday's productive showing. As the summer carries on, Larison will likely continue to compete with
Terrell Jennings and
JaMycal Hasty for the No. 4 running back role.
--Andersen PickardSource: NFL.com
August 9, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Ja'Corey Brooks led the team in receiving in their first preseason game against the Patriots, catching all five targets for 59 yards. The 2025 undrafted free agent stepped in to play the majority of the second half and made the most of his opportunity. Brooks, a former five-star recruit out of high school, played at Alabama before transferring to Louisville for a season. He has good size at 6'2", 190 pounds, and posted over 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns in his final collegiate season. However, his poor athletic testing dragged him down in the draft process. With the
Terry McLaurin contract situation and the state of the Commanders' receiver room, there is an opportunity for Brooks to make the roster as the sixth receiver. He'll need to continue to stack positive days at practice as well as produce when the lights come on for him to have a chance.
--Kyle McCarthySource: ESPN.com
August 9, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Efton Chism III caught six of his eight targets for 50 yards and a touchdown during Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. He also returned a punt for 11 yards. We had heard a lot about Chism's talent and ability through training camp so far, but it was even more exciting to see him produce in a game. The 23-year-old Eastern Washington product is an underdog story after going undrafted this past spring. He signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent and, despite facing an uphill battle, has put himself in the mix for a roster spot. He still has work to do in order to make the team, but pacing the team's receivers on Friday was a great place to start. Should Chism survive final cuts at the end of the preseason, he'd fill a back-end depth role in New England and would struggle to carve out a role for fantasy football purposes.
--Andersen PickardSource: NFL.com
August
9,
2025
New
England
Patriots
quarterback
Drake
Maye
completed
three
of
his
five
pass
attempts
for
12
yards
during
Friday's
preseason
opener
against
the
Washington
Commanders.
He
also
registered
two
carries,
16
rushing
yards,
and
a
rushing
touchdown.
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