August
25,
2025
The
Houston
Texans
announced
on
Monday
that
they
will
officially
move
running
back
Joe
Mixon
(ankle,
foot)
from
the
Active/Non-Football
Injury
list
to
the
Reserve/NFI
list
on
Tuesday,
which
means
that
he
will
have
to
miss
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August 25, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Jaylen Wright (leg) is not expected to play in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts with a leg injury, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. However, Wright should return in the "foreseeable future" after that, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Fantasy managers can now cross Wright off their list of potential RB options in Week 1, and it sounds like his availability for Week 2 against the division-rival New England Patriots is up in the air.
De'Von Achane (calf) also didn't practice at all last week and is dealing with an injury heading into the season opener, so rookie
Ollie Gordon II's fantasy stock as a late-round flier/handcuff option is rising. The 22-year-old Wright is fast and explosive and gives the Dolphins an intriguing change-of-pace option for Achane, although he averaged only 3.7 yards per carry for 249 yards and no TDs in his rookie season.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
August 25, 2025
Zac Jackson of The Athletic writes that it's possible that an NFL announcement of a potential suspension for Cleveland Browns rookie running back
Quinshon Judkins could come at roster cuts. Judkins remain unsigned and away from the team as the NFL continues to investigate domestic-violence allegations from July in which the 21-year-old second-rounder won't be charged. If Judkins isn't suspended by the league, the Browns "would likely move toward signing him and probably seek a temporary roster exemption." Since he remains unsigned, Jackson didn't include Judkins on his latest 53-man roster projection. Instead,
Jerome Ford, rookie
Dylan Sampson and
Pierre Strong Jr. (head) are projected to be the three RBs the team keeps heading into Week 1 against the Bengals. Judkins could lead the backfield by season's end, but he's currently fallen to the RB45 rank at RotoBaller.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
August 25, 2025
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back
Jaydon Blue (ankle) is practicing with the team on Monday, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Blue has been dealing with an ankle/heel injury lately. The 21-year-old was cleared to play in the team's final preseason game on Friday againt the Atlanta Falcons, but he came out of that one early after suffering a low-ankle sprain. The Cowboys are only doing a light practice on Monday, but it's a good sign for the fifth-rounder's Week 1 availability against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4 that he's back on the field. Even if Blue is available for the season opener on Thursday Night Football, he is expected to open the year as the RB3 in Dallas behind veterans
Javonte Williams and
Miles Sanders. Blue could lead this backfield in catches in 2025, though, making him a worthwhile RB4 target late in PPR drafts.
--Keith HernandezSource: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Nick Harris
August 25, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers has requested a trade, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. According to Rapoport, the Vegas wideout recently met with the team to attempt to negotiate a new contract. While both sides could not come to terms, the Raiders have noted that they do not have any current plans to seek a trade partner for his value to the offense. However, fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case both sides grow further apart. Last season, outside of breakout tight end
Brock Bowers, Meyers was one of the stable pieces in the offense.e The veteran wideout caught a career-high 87 receptions for 1,027 yards. If he were to be traded, fantasy managers should expect rookies
Dont'e Thornton Jr. and
Jack Bech to have a significant role in the offense.
--Andy SmithSource: Ian Rapoport
August
25,
2025
Baltimore
Ravens
tight
end
Mark
Andrews
(undisclosed)
is
missing
a
second
straight
practice
on
Monday
but
was
seen
working
on
a
side
field,
according
to
Jamison
Hensley
of
ESPN.
Andrews
was
running
routes
and
sprints
for
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August 25, 2025
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) is on track to be available for Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday, Sept. 7, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to head coach Aaron Glenn. Gardner was not spotted at practice on Monday, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini, but the lockdown corner has the next two weeks to return to action before the season opener. The 24-year-old returned to practice last week, so the Jets are likely just taking it easy on Gardner early this week. Because opposing quarterbacks often avoid challenging Gardner, he's not much of a fantasy asset in IDP leagues, but he's one of the best defensive backs in football. The two-time All-Pro had 49 tackles (36 solo), his first career sack, an interception and nine pass breakups in 15 starts for the Jets in 2024 in his third year in the league.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini
August
25,
2025
New
York
Jets
running
back
Isaiah
Davis
(ankle)
is
on
track
to
be
available
for
Week
1
of
the
regular
season
on
Sunday,
Sept.
7,
against
the
Pittsburgh
Steelers,
according
to
head
coach
Aaron
Glenn.
Davis
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August 25, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings (calf) was not practicing on Monday, according to Tracy Sandler of Fan Girl Sports Network. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as it appears Jennings could be in danger of missing the start of the season. However, the 49ers have not placed the wideout on the injured reserve yet, which is leaving the door open for him to suit up in their season opener. With top wideout
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) not expected to be ready until after the first month of the season, the San Francisco wide receiver room could be quite empty without Jennings. Last season, Jennings enjoyed a career year, totaling 975 yards and six scores. If Jennings were to miss time, second-year wideout Rickey Pearsall and tight end
George Kittle will likely see a majority of the targets.
--Andy SmithSource: Tracy Sandler
August 25, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Stefon Diggs (knee) "looks" ready for Week 1, according to The Greg Hill Show of WEEI. The veteran wideout has been working his way back from a torn ACL during training camp. The Patriots have opted to keep the veteran out of action during the preseason out of precaution. However, seeing him participate fully in the team's recent practice sessions suggests he should not face many restrictions at the start of the regular season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he faces a setback. In the offseason, the Patriots signed Diggs to a three-year deal to lead a weak New England pass-catching room. Given his role as the clear WR1 in the offense, Diggs is an intriguing option as a WR2 in PPR formats, given his hefty projected target share.
--Andy SmithSource: The Greg Hill Show
August 25, 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals have begun to restart contract talks with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Accoridng ot Jordan Schultz, both sides have started to explore a "unique" way to get a deal done. Throughout camp, the star defensive end has participated in a "hold-in" as he signs a contract extension. Schultz noted that a source has expressed optimism regarding the negotiations, but there is "more work to be done." Last season, the 30-year-old was one of the few bright spots on a struggling Cincinnati defense as he racked up 17.5 sacks for the second-straight campaign. He also logged a career-high 46 combined tackles and added six pass deflections. If Hendrickson were to remain sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Joseph Ossai to have a larger role on the defensive line.
--Andy SmithSource: Jordan Schultz
August 25, 2025
According to Sarah Barhop of ESPN, Los Angeles Rams quarterback
Matthew Stafford (back) was seen participating in 11-on-11s during Monday's practice session. This is an excellent sign as the veteran quarterback has been dealing with a lingering back injury throughout most of training camp. Seeing Stafford continue to participate in full during the team's practice sessions suggests the 37-year-old may not be in danger of missing time during the regular season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he faces a setback. Last season, Stafford had a bit of a down season, throwing for just 3,762 yards and 20 scores. If Stafford were to face a setback and miss time in the regular season,
Jimmy Garoppolo would slot in as the team's QB1.
--Andy SmithSource: Sarah Barshop
August 25, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (foot) returned to practice on Monday, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. A teammate stepped on Jackson's foot during training camp practice last Wednesday, and although the issue was never considered serious, the Ravens gave the 28-year-old two-time MVP a few days off to rest last week. Now that Jackson is officially back at practice, he'll have two full week of practice to prepare for the Week 1 regular-season opener versus the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 7. Only the Bills'
Josh Allen is ranked higher at the QB position at RotoBaller for fantasy going into the 2025 season, so managers are going to have to pay a pretty penny to secure Jackson as their starting signal-caller in upcoming drafts. The four-time Pro Bowler is as dangerous as they come with both his arm and legs after throwing for 4,172 yards and 41 TDs and running for 915 yards last year.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
August 25, 2025
Kevin Clark of ESPN believes that Washington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels is already in the elite tier of quarterbacks. "The sky is the limit there...I put Daniels on the tier with the
Lamar Jackson and
Josh Allen...The way I view it those guys prop up a championship window wherever they go," Clark said. Daniels lived up to his second overall draft slot immediately in his first year in the NFL, throwing for 3,568 yards, 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 17 regular-season games and leading his team to an appearance in the NFC Championship. The 24-year-old signal-caller also ran for 891 yards and six touchdowns during the regular season to finish as the QB5 in fantasy. Daniels' scrambling ablility and creativity to make plays outside the pocket give him a high fantasy floor and ceiling, and RotoBaller has him ranked as the QB4 entering his sophomore campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Kevin Clark
August
25,
2025
New
York
Jets
wide
receiver
Allen
Lazard
(shoulder)
is
on
track
to
be
available
for
Week
1
against
the
Pittsburgh
Steelers
on
Sunday,
Sept.
7,
according
to
head
coach
Aaron
Glenn.
Lazard
suffered
a
shoulder
injury
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