August
4,
2025
Las
Vegas
Raiders
wide
receiver
Jakobi
Meyers
is
expected
to
be
used
in
"a
lot
of
different
ways"
in
the
Chip
Kelly-led
offense.
According
to
Jesse
Merrick
of
SBSN,
the
veteran
wideout
had
already
formed
a
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August 4, 2025
Atlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. has been establishing a strong connection with starting quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. during the offseason. Adnan Ikic of The Falcoholic noted that the tight end has been Penix's golf partner, and their connection has already begun to show on the practice field. Pitts has been targeted a lot during the early stages of training camp and is emerging as a go-to option for Penix in the passing attack. After tallying 1,026 yards in his rookie campaign, the former first-round pick has struggled to live up to his draft capital. In 2024, Pitts scored a career-high four touchdowns but caught just 47 passes for a mere 602 receiving yards. However, with
Darnell Mooney (shoulder) in danger of missing the start of the season, Pitts could be in a prime position to enjoy a strong start to the campaign. He is worth a look as a high-upside TE2 in all formats.
--Andy SmithSource: Adnan Ikic
August 4, 2025
ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that the Jacksonville Jaguars plan to keep four running backs for a committee approach in 2025 under new head coach Liam Coen. "They see
Travis Etienne Jr. as a potentially very dangerous part of Coen's screen game."
Tank Bigsby is viewed as more of a physical pounder between the tackles, which may mean he is the team's short-yardage and goal-line option. Rookie fourth-rounder
Bhayshul Tuten is the speed guy and home run threat out of the backfield. Rookie seventh-rounder
LeQuint Allen Jr. could evolve into a third-down back due to his pass-catching and pass-protection abilities. Graziano thinks this could be a situation to stay away from in fantasy until concrete roles develop. Etienne has mostly shared reps with Bigsby at training camp. In PPR leagues, Etienne will be a cheap RB3/flex target.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano
August
4,
2025
Cincinnati
Bengals
running
back
Chase
Brown
is
expected
to
see
an
uptick
in
his
passing-game
numbers
in
2025
after
he
caught
14
passes
for
156
yards
a
year
ago,
according
to
ESPN's
Jeremy
Fowler.
Brown
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August
4,
2025
ESPN's
Dan
Graziano
writes
that
he
is
trying
to
take
Tampa
Bay
Buccaneers
running
back
Bucky
Irving
pretty
early
in
fantasy
drafts.
Graziano
explains
that
the
Bucs
love
Irving,
and
while
they
also
have
a
role
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August 4, 2025
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Josh Downs' presence is hard to miss at training camp practices and he "gets targeted a lot, and not just in the short area." Downs appears to be getting separation in practices this summer. Quarterback
Daniel Jones wasn't very accurate deep down the field in his time with the New York Giants but if he's more comfortable in the short-to-intermediate areas, Fowler thinks Downs will be a primary target. The Colts' QB situation is far from settled, but
Anthony Richardson Sr. is also improving in the middle of the field. The 23-year-old former third-rounder (79th overall) in 2023 out of North Carolina took the next step with a 72-803-5 line in 14 games (eight starts) a year ago. However, a lack of size and the unattractive Colts QB battle hurt Downs' overall fantasy upside as a WR4/flex.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
August 4, 2025
The Chicago Bears will likely manufacture touches for wide receiver
DJ Moore out of the backfield as well as a receiver as new head coach Ben Johnson adds wrinkles to the offense, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes. Moore has the ability to line up in the backfield and still end up deep downfield for targets. Fowler adds that last year, Moore was "relegated to hopeless screen plays and looked disengaged at times." This year, the Bears will "try to maximize his opportunities in a thoughtful way." The 28-year-old had career-highs in catches (96), receiving yards (1,364) and touchdowns (nine) despite the fact that Chicago's offense struggled under rookie quarterback
Caleb Williams. The addition of a more creative offensive mind in Johnson, paired with the fact that
Keenan Allen is out of town, is good news for Moore's 2025 fantasy value. Treat him as a low-end WR2.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
August 4, 2025
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Green Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs looked like the best player on the field at training camp the day he visited, and "his explosion suggests another heavy workload is coming." Jacobs had 301 carries in his first year in Green Bay in 2024 and has averaged 18.6 carries per game since 2022. Fowler doesn't see Jacobs' carries declining, and that could especially be true if
MarShawn Lloyd (groin) cannot stay healthy. The 27-year-old's open-field cuts have looked really sharp this summer. If you decide to wait a little bit on your RB1 in fantasy drafts this year, Jacobs represents a high-floor, low-end RB1 target going into his second season with the Packers. The three-time Pro Bowler had 1,329 rushing yards and a career-best 15 touchdowns on 301 carries last year. He's still the centerpiece of this offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
August 4, 2025
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver
Matthew Golden has looked the part so far in training camp, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Golden's hands (he's not a body-catcher) and his determination to be great have stood out so far, per Fowler. A person with the team pointed out Golden hadn't dropped a pass through the first week-plus of camp and he connected on a 60-yard deep pass earlier in the week. The 22-year-old first-rounder is competing for playing time right away in his first year in the NFL in what is now a crowded receiver room in Green Bay. But with
Christian Watson (knee) likely to miss a good chunk of the 2025 season, Golden should have a key role in the Packers' passing attack this season. Golden's speed should serve him well and at least make him worth a WR4/5 flier later in fantasy drafts this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
August 4, 2025
Minnesota Vikings running back
Jordan Mason could be the "Co-RB1" alongside
Aaron Jones in the upcoming season. According to Jeremy Fowler, Mason could operate as the Co-RB1 in the offense. During their recent practice session on Friday, Fowler noted that Mason saw significant opportunities and is a good complement to the veteran Jones. Last season, Mason operated as the lead back in San Francisco through most of the campaign while
Christian McCaffrey was injured. Mason looked quite comfortable as the top running back, averaging 14.8 PPR points per game during the first seven weeks. During this stretch, Mason averaged 95.3 rushing yards per game and found the back of the end zone three times. Given Jones' age and injury risk, Mason is an intriguing selection as he could be viewed as a reliable flex option in most weeks with the upside to produce as an RB1 if Jones were to miss time.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeremy Fowler
August 4, 2025
Baltimore Ravens running back
Keaton Mitchell is expected to have a role in the upcoming season. After flashing immense big-play ability during his rookie season in 2023, Mitchell spent most of the 2024 campaign recovering from a knee injury he suffered late in the 2023 season. When he did eventually return to the field in 2024, Mitchell had a minimal role as he was the clear No. 3 option on the depth chart behind
Derrick Henry and
Justice Hill. He carried the ball just 15 times and ran for 30 yards. He added 28 yards on one reception. In 2023, Mitchell posted an eye-catching 8.4 YPC, which suggests he could carry fantasy upside if given the carries. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp as he could be worth a look as a late-round target in deeper leagues, if he can take over the No. 2 job on the depth chart.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeremy Fowler
August 4, 2025
Tennessee Titans running back
Tony Pollard rushed for a career-high 1,079 yards in 2024, his first season with the team. While many expected
Tyjae Spears to siphon more work away from Pollard last season, the former only saw 84 carries in 11 games. ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler visited Titans camp on Saturday and came away believing that Pollard is still the team's lead back, although Spears is expected to see a larger role in 2025. The Tennessee offense's arrow is pointing up with
Cam Ward now under center, making Pollard a low-end RB2/high-end RB3 heading into fantasy drafts this summer, while Spears sets up as an interesting handcuff who could have some standalone flex value in deeper formats.
--Matt TerelleSource: ESPN.com
August
4,
2025
Tennessee
Titans
running
back
Tyjae
Spears
has
looked
"explosive
during
training
camp."
According
to
Jeremy
Fowler
of
ESPN,
Spears
has
looked
explosive
when
running
through
holes,
and
several
members
of
the
coaching
staff
believe
he
is
in
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August 4, 2025
Carolina Panthers tight end
Ja'Tavion Sanders continues to impress during training camp this year. Sanders has been the Panthers' offensive MVP thus far in camp, according to the Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye. Sanders "is catching passes in droves and is adding yards after the catch with regularity," Kaye wrote in his Stock Watch piece on Monday. Sanders, heading into his second NFL season, also looks leaner and more muscular this year after playing at 255 pounds as a rookie. The young tight end appears primed for a breakout in 2025 on an ascending Panthers offense, making him an interesting dart-throw as a late-round option in fantasy drafts later this summer.
--Matt TerelleSource: Mike Kaye on Twitter
August 4, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Noah Brown (undisclosed) did not practice on Monday. Brown suffered an injury during mandatory minicamp in June but has been practicing throughout training camp. As of now, there is no explanation for Brown's absence on Monday. Brown caught 35 passes for 453 yards and one touchdown for Washington in 2024 and could see a larger role in the team's offense this season if the Commanders decide to fulfill
Terry McLaurin's trade demand from last week. Stay tuned as the team is likely to elaborate on Brown's absence from practice later in the day on Monday.
--Matt TerelleSource: Nicki Jhabvala on Twitter
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