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
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
read more...
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
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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
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