August 16, 2025
The Houston Texans will play several starters on Saturday in their second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, including quarterback
C.J. Stroud, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Wide receiver
Nico Collins will also get a few series on offense with Stroud this weekend, while running back
Dameon Pierce will be held out. This will be Stroud's first preseason action this summer after he sat out of the opener last week against the Minnesota Vikings. The 23-year-old took a step back in 2024 in his sophomore season, throwing for 3,727 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while being sacked 52 times in 17 regular-season starts. Stroud showed in his rookie campaign that he can put up numbers, but a bounce-back in 2025 will depend on whether his offensive line can protect him. Treat him as a low-end QB2 in fantasy with upside.
--Keith HernandezSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
August
16,
2025
Philadelphia
Eagles
quarterback
Jalen
Hurts
is
not
expected
to
play
in
the
team's
second
preseason
game
on
Saturday
against
the
Cleveland
Browns,
according
to
Tim
McManus
of
ESPN.
Tanner
McKee
also
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August
16,
2025
Cleveland
Browns
wide
receiver
Jerry
Jeudy
and
running
back
Jerome
Ford
are
not
expected
to
play
in
the
team's
second
preseason
game
on
Saturday
against
the
Philadelphia
Eagles,
according
to
Browns
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August 16, 2025
Alex Brasky of SI.com writes that Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Keon Coleman "has dominated training camp" this summer, and it continued with a couple of touchdown catches during Friday's joint practice with the Chicago Bears. The 22-year-old former second-rounder (33rd overall) in 2024 appears to be taking the next step heading into his sophomore campaign after disappointing with 29 catches, 556 yards and four touchdowns on 57 targets in 13 regular-season games (12 starts) a year ago. Coleman has taken advantage of top wideout
Khalil Shakir missing time in camp with an ankle injury. With
Joshua Palmer now in town to serve as a deep threat down the field, the hope is that Coleman's route tree expands and he becomes a more versatile pass-catcher. If that's the case and he continues to ascend, Coleman will end up being an excellent value pick in fantasy drafts in the later rounds.
--Keith HernandezSource: SI.com - Alex Brasky
August 16, 2025
Atlanta Falcons placekicker
Younghoe Koo was a perfect 2-for-2 on field goal attempts and 2-for-2 on extra points in Friday's 23-20 loss to the Titans. The 31-year-old hit from 39 and 42 yards out, but is coming off a rough 2024 in which he converted just 74 percent of his field goal attempts before missing the final three games of 2024 with a hip injury.
Lenny Krieg handled kicking duties in the team's first preseason matchup and is presumably in the mix to compete for the starting job. Krieg hit from 57 yards and missed from 53 in that first game while converting his lone extra point. Regardless of who wins the job, after Koo's struggles and the Falcons' murky offensive outlook, there are better options to choose from at kicker in 12-team fantasy leagues.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
Washington Commanders rookie running back
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (shoulder) was wearing a non-contact jersey in Saturday's training camp practice, according to Ben Standig. Croskey-Merritt only took part in individual drills at practice as he works through a minor shoulder injury. The 24-year-old seventh-rounder suffered the shoulder injury in the preseason opener last week against the New England Patriots, when he carried the ball seven times for 24 yards while catching his only target for eight yards. He has been impressive during camp as he competes for a depth role in Washington's backfield behind
Austin Ekeler and
Brian Robinson Jr. Croskey-Merritt's primary competition for a 53-man roster spot this summer are
Jeremy McNichols and
Chris Rodriguez Jr. From all accounts, Croskey-Merritt has done enough so far to make the team.
--Keith HernandezSource: Ben Standig
August 16, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback
Dillon Gabriel (hamstring) is expected to start Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to the team. With the Browns battling injuries under center, the third-round pick from Oregon will take the reins in a meeting with the defending Super Bowl champions. Expected Week 1 starter
Joe Flacco is resting, while
Kenny Pickett (hamstring) is limited with a hamstring injury, and fifth-round rookie
Shedeur Sanders (oblique) suffered an oblique strain earlier this week. Sanders turned heads in a preseason-opening 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers last week. Gabriel didn't play in that game as a result of a hamstring injury, but he'll have his chance to stand out on Saturday. He and veteran
Tyler Huntley are expected to be the only available Cleveland QBs.
--Connor ByrneSource: Zac Jackson - The Athletic
August 16, 2025
Washington Commanders second-year quarterback
Jayden Daniels and the team's starters are slated to play "a few series" against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, head coach Dan Quinn said. The Commanders are taking a different approach after resting 30 players, including Daniels, in a 48-18 preseason-opening loss to the New England Patriots on Aug. 8. Washington will continue to go without No. 1 wide receiver
Terry McLaurin (ankle), however. Even though McLaurin came off the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday amid a contract dispute, he's still not ready to suit up as he recovers from an ankle injury.
--Connor ByrneSource: Zach Selby -
August
16,
2025
Atlanta
Falcons
wide
receiver
Chris
Blair
led
the
team
in
receiving
yards,
thanks
mostly
to
a
52-yard
catch-and-run
down
the
sideline
on
an
Easton
Stick
pass
in
the
third
quarter
of
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August 16, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars will play their starters on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, head coach Liam Coen announced. It's unclear how much playing time quarterback
Trevor Lawrence & Co. will receive. Lawrence completed 6-of-7 passes for 43 yards in a preseason-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Running backs
Tank Bigsby and
Bhayshul Tuten tied for the team lead in carries (six) and yards (24) during the opener. They've been in a battle for touches in training camp with
Travis Etienne Jr., who's listed as a co-starter with Bigsby on the team's unofficial depth chart. Meanwhile, at wide receiver, two-way star rookie
Travis Hunter (upper body) may sit out with an upper-body injury. Coen hasn't said whether the Heisman Trophy winner and second overall pick will play.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
August 16, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals tight end
Noah Fant will play in Monday's second preseason game against the Washington Commanders, head coach Zac Taylor told the media. It'll be Fant's preseason debut and first in-game action with the Bengals, who picked him up in free agency on July 31. The 27-year-old is a proven veteran who has amassed 288 catches and 15 touchdowns over six seasons between Denver and Seattle, but he figures to serve as Cincinnati's No. 2 tight end. Starter
Mike Gesicki (hamstring) has been dealing with a hamstring injury and won't play Monday, though that injury is unlikely to keep him out of regular-season action. If it does, Fant's a good fallback option to have.
--Connor ByrneSource: Paul Dehner Jr. - The Athletic
August 16, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals tight end
Mike Gesicki (hamstring) will miss Monday's game against the Washington Commanders, head coach Zac Taylor said. Gesicki, who has been battling a hamstring injury, also sat out last week's preseason opener versus the Philadelphia Eagles. The Bengals don't seem to regard it as a serious injury, however, so it seems likely that Gesicki will be ready for their Week 1 matchup with the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 7. The 29-year-old added another weapon to the Bengals' passing attack in 2024, his first season with the team, as he caught 65 of 83 targets for 665 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Bengals brought in some veteran insurance behind Gesicki in the form of
Noah Fant, a recent free-agent pickup.
--Connor ByrneSource: Kelsey Conway - Cincinnati Enquirer
August 16, 2025
Atlanta Falcons backup running back
Nathan Carter led the team's backfield in Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans, rushing nine times for 63 yards, which included a 43-yard touchdown scamper straight up through the middle of the Tennessee defense in the third quarter. The rookie out of Michigan State got the most run of all the Falcon running backs, adding two catches for nine yards to his stat line, while
Jashaun Corbin touched the ball six times and
Elijah Dotson received three carries and one reception. Carter's run featured some good vision and breakaway speed, a couple of traits that should go a long way in helping to secure a roster spot as the regular season nears.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals' starters will see a good amount of action in Monday's second preseason game against the Washington Commanders, according to head coach Zac Taylor. The Bengals played their starters for several series in last week's 34-27 preseason-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback
Joe Burrow was sharp in completing 9-of-10 passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns, while No. 1 wide receiver
Ja'Marr Chase caught four balls for 77 yards and a score, and running back
Chase Brown had five carries for 23 yards. The Bengals are trying to get into a rhythm before the regular season begins to avoid another slow start. They've opened 0-2 or worse three times in a row, and their failure to come out of the gates quickly has contributed to back-to-back seasons without a playoff berth.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jay Morrison - SI.com
August 16, 2025
Seattle Seahawks running back
George Holani recorded five carries for 49 yards in Seattle's preseason win over the Chiefs on Friday night. Holani is currently slotted as the team's No. 3 running back behind
Zach Charbonnet and
Kenneth Walker III. He did nothing to give up ground to running back
Damien Martinez for the No. 3 spot despite Martinez having a solid game himself. Holani was an undrafted free agent in 2024, spending much of the season as a special teams player. He has played well throughout the preseason, having amassed 110 rushing yards and a touchdown on just 12 carries. The Seahawks may have found themselves a gem of a solid depth piece at running back in Holani. He will have one more chance to cement himself as the team's No. 3 back in preseason Week 3 against the Packers next Saturday.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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