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
Nora Cornolle suffered a unanimous decision loss to Karol Rosa on the main card of UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday. Aside from the first round, where Rosa showed some success with her striking, she got dominated for most of the fight. There was an argument that Rosa had won the opening round, but she was outclassed for the rest of the fight. In 15 minutes of action, Cornolle landed 27 significant strikes. With the loss, Cornolle has dropped to 9-3 as a pro and is now 3-2 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
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
On Saturday's UFC Vegas 108 main card, Karol Rosa returned to the win column by outclassing Nora Cornolle across three rounds, defeating her via unanimous decision. After exchanging blows with Cornolle for much of the opening round, Rosa took her opponent down, threatened with submissions and dominated Cornolle till the end of the fight. In 15 minutes of action, Rosa landed two takedowns and 33 significant strikes. With the win, Rosa improved her MMA record to 19-7 and is now 8-4 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
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
J.J. Spaun finished tied for 23rd at the Open Championship three weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Spaun has one win, eight top-25 finishes and missed the cut three times in 20 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Spaun ranks in the 78th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because at last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship over 34% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 4, 2025
Justin Thomas finished tied for 34th at the Open Championship three weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. So far this season, Thomas has one win, seven top-25 finishes and missed the cut twice in 17 starts. Over the past 12 months, Thomas ranks in the 80th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because at last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship over 34% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 4, 2025
Xander Schauffele finished tied for seventh at the Open Championship three weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Schauffele has eight top-25 finishes and hasn't missed the cut in 13 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Schauffele ranks in the 82nd percentile in greens-in-regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is significant because at last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship, over 34% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 4, 2025
Hideki Matsuyama tied for 19th at last week's Wyndham Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Matsuyama has one win, nine top-25 finishes and missed the cut three times in 19 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Matsuyama ranks in the 85th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because at last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship over 34% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 4, 2025
Si Woo Kim missed the cut at last week's Wyndham Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Kim has nine top-25 finishes and missed the cut eight times in 26 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Kim ranks in the 14th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is significant because at last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship over 34% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 4, 2025
Tommy Fleetwood finished tied for 16th at the Open Championship three weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. So far this season, Fleetwood has 13 top-25 finishes and missed the cut once in 17 starts. Over the past 12 months, Fleetwood ranks in the 86th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because at last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship over 34% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 4, 2025
Wyndham Clark finished tied for 12th at the 3M Open two weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Clark has eight top-25 finishes and missed the cut four times in 21 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Clark ranks in the 34th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because at last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship over 34% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 4, 2025
Sam Burns finished tied for 61st two weeks ago at the 3M Open and will now focus on preparing for this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Burns has 10 top-25 finishes and missed the cut three times in 21 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Burns ranks in the 63rd percentile in greens-in-regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because at last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship, over 34% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 4, 2025
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos suffered a second-round TKO loss to UFC veteran Neil Magny on the main card of UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday. Zaleski dos Santos was doing well in this fight up until Magny landed a devastating knee that hurt Zaleski dos Santos. Magny then landed a takedown, secured back control, a proceeded to punish Zaleski dos Santos with ground and pound, forcing the referee Mark Smith to stop the fight. In 9:39 of action, Zaleski dos Santos landed a takedown and 20 significant strikes. With the loss, Zaleski dos Santos fell to 25-10-1 as a pro and is now 11-6-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
August 4, 2025
The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they placed infielder
Austin Riley (abdomen) back on the 10-day injured list with a strained lower abdominal muscle and recalled infielder
Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Additionally, the club recalled infielder
Jonathan Ornelas after optioning outfielder
Jarred Kelenic to Gwinnett after Sunday's game. Riley was on the IL with an abdominal strain in July and will head back there after aggravating the injury in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. We would be surprised if the 28-year-old is back when he's eligible to come off the IL on Aug. 14 with the Braves out of playoff contention. In the meantime, fantasy managers should expect Alvarez to handle the majority of playing time at the hot corner in Atlanta. Riley needs to be stashed in all fantasy formats while he recovers.
--Keith HernandezSource: Atlanta Braves
August 4, 2025
UFC veteran Neil Magny got back in the win column by beating Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via second-round TKO on the main card of UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday. At first, the fight didn't go Magny's way, but a knee to the head of Zaleski dos Santos in the second round suddenly shifted the momentum in Magny's favor. Magny then took Zaleski dos Santos down and punished him with ground and pound, finishing the fight in the second round. In 9:39 of action, Magny landed two takedowns and 42 significant strikes. After losing back-to-back fights before facing Zaleski dos Santos, Magny has now returned on the right track and improved his UFC record to 23-12.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
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
Danny Silva suffered a unanimous decision loss to Kevin Vallejos on the UFC Vegas 108 main card opener on Saturday. Prior to his bout with Vallejos, Silva was on a four-fight winning streak, with two of those wins being in the UFC. It was a competitive fight, but in the end, it was Vallejos who got the better of Silva in the striking department while mixing clinchwork and takedowns. In 15 minutes of action, Silva landed a takedown and 69 significant strikes. This was Silva's first loss in the leading promotion, and now he's 2-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
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
Kevin Vallejos extended his win streak when he defeated Danny Silva via unanimous decision on the UFC Vegas 108 main card opener on Saturday. It was a competitive fight throughout, but Vallejos had better boxing, got the better of Silva in the striking department. Not only was he better in the striking department, but Vallejos also mixed up his striking with clinchwork and takedowns. In 15 minutes of action, Vallejos landed two takedowns and 90 significant strikes. With the win, Vallejos has extended his win streak to five and improved to 2-0 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
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
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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
August 4, 2025
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) won't practice this week, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Gonzalez injured his hamstring last Tuesday during practice and has not practiced since. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Gonzalez's injury is not expected his prevent him from playing in Week 1. Gonzalez is an emerging star at the cornerback position and will be a major piece of the New England defense this season, so the team will continue to play it safe with him in training camp.
--Matt TerelleSource: Mark Daniels on Twitter
August 4, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks
Anthony Richardson Sr. and
Daniel Jones remain locked in a preseason battle to be the team's starting signal-caller when the regular season begins. Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters earlier in the day that both QBs would play "a good amount" in the team's first preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. Later on Monday morning, the Colts released their first unofficial depth chart and listed their QB1 as such: "Daniel Jones OR Anthony Richardson Sr." The team continues to evaluate the play of both QBs and doesn't seem to be in a hurry to declare who will be the Week 1 starter against the Miami Dolphins.
--Matt TerelleSource: Adam Schefter on Twitter
August 4, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Kendrick Bourne (undisclosed) will not practice this week, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. According to Vrabel, Bourne "got rolled up" during practice last Friday and will be sidelined as he tends to his injury. The team has not elaborated on the nature of the injury, but Bourne was seen without his left cleat on after getting hurt on Friday. Bourne is locked in a training camp battle in a crowded receiver room, so the missed time will not help his cause. Even if he does make the team out of training camp, Bourne will not be on the radar for fantasy leagues.
--Matt TerelleSource: Mark Daniels on Twitter
August 4, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back
James Cook is not practicing for a second-straight day as his hold-in continues. Cook was spotted walking out to practice on Monday morning, but was not in uniform as he continues to angle for a new contract. The veteran running back is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has been pushing for a long-term extension with Buffalo throughout the offseason, although the team has not met his demands as of yet. As of now, Cook's hold in isn't a huge concern for fantasy as he is still likely to be the Bills' starting running back in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. That said, if his hold-in continues deep into August, conditioning could become a concern. He remains worth a look as a mid-range RB2 in fantasy drafts.
--Matt TerelleSource: Adam Schefter on Twitter
August 4, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Darnell Mooney (shoulder) remains sidelined for his team as their first preseason game approaches later this week. Mooney injured his shoulder during the first week of training camp and is expected to miss some more time. Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters that they still have a few more weeks to allow Mooney to heal, but will not commit to Mooney being ready for Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team hasn't provided much as far as the extent or nature of Mooney's shoulder injury, which is a bit of a concern. Mooney sets up as a low-end WR4/high-end WR5 in fantasy drafts this summer, but it would be reassuring to see him get back on the practice field before Week 1. If he's not ready for the season opener,
Drake London would see a huge target share while Kyle Pitts would also get a bump.
--Matt TerelleSource: Tori McElhaney on Twitter
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