August 23, 2025
Tennessee Titans running back
Julius Chestnut got the start in his team's final preseason game on Friday night against the Minnesota Vikings and rushed for 28 yards and a touchdown on five carries. The 24-year-old played in 17 games for the Titans in 2024, recording 22 carries for 102 yards. With
Tyjae Spears (ankle) currently sidelined, Chestnut could have an opportunity to open the season as the RB2 in Tennessee behind
Tony Pollard. Sixth-round rookie
Kalel Mullings figures to be Chestnut's biggest competition, so it could be telling that it was Chestnut who played the opening drive against the Vikings on Friday.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
August 23, 2025
Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback
Cameron Ward led a touchdown drive in his final possession of the preseason on Friday night against the Minnesota Vikings. Ward finished the night three-for-four as a passer for 36 yards and was sacked once for a loss of three. The number one overall pick played in all three of Tennessee's preseason games, completing 10 of his 19 passes for 145 yards with zero touchdowns, but also zero interceptions. Ward is the unquestioned starter for the Titans heading into his rookie campaign. He profiles as a low-end QB2 in redraft fantasy leagues who could have bursts of huge production but will likely struggle with inconsistency in his first NFL season.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
August 23, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings gave quarterback
Max Brosmer a long look Friday, during which he completed 15 of 23 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown. The undrafted rookie nearly had an even better night statistically, but a perfect long ball that would have converted a fourth down and set up first-and-goal was dropped. Of the quarterbacks on the Vikings' current roster,
Sam Howell still seems most likely to back up starter
J.J. McCarthy, though Brosmer has made a compelling case to stick around in Minnesota.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 23, 2025
Dallas Cowboys running back
Deuce Vaughn led his team in rushing on Friday night in preseason action against the Atlanta Falcons, recording 10 carries for 42 yards. Vaughn has been limited in training camp by a hamstring injury, but he earned the start at running back in the preseason finale. A sixth-round pick in 2023, Vaughn has just 40 career carries in 14 games played. However, there could be an opportunity for him to earn playing time in Dallas this season, given the team's muddled backfield situation. Veterans
Javonte Williams and
Miles Sanders are likely to open the season earning the majority of the reps, leaving Vaughn to battle with rookies
Jaydon Blue and
Phil Mafah for a depth role. Blue (ankle) left Friday's game with an ankle injury, which could open a spot for Vaughn early in the year.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
August 23, 2025
Tight end
Bryson Nesbit scored the Minnesota Vikings' lone touchdown on Friday at Tennessee thanks to a 21-yard connection with quarterback
Max Brosmer. The North Carolina product finished with two catches for 45 yards on four targets in the preseason finale for the Vikings. Minnesota will once again roll with
T.J. Hockenson and
Josh Oliver at tight end, but it's open season beyond that. Draft pick
Gavin Bartholomew (back) is on the PUP list, leaving Nesbit, fellow undrafted rookie
Ben Yurosek, and veteran journeyman
Nick Vannett competing for the third spot formerly held by
Johnny Mundt. After a strong showing Friday, Nesbit has a real shot of being on the Vikings' 53-man roster.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 23, 2025
In his first game action with the Minnesota Vikings, running back
Xazavian Valladay led the team in rushing with 39 yards on eight carries and added one catch for two yards on Friday at Tennessee. It was a solid day for the new acquisition, who has bounced around the league since going undrafted in 2023. The Vikings have an opening for a third running back behind
Aaron Jones Sr. and
Jordan Mason, but Valladay will have an uphill climb to make Minnesota's final 53-man roster before Week 1 of the regular season.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 23, 2025
Wide receiver
Jeshaun Jones led the Minnesota Vikings with four catches on four targets Friday at Tennessee, which he turned into 41 receiving yards. It was a solid showing for a Minnesota team in need of extra help at receiver with
Jordan Addison (suspension) and
Rondale Moore (knee) set to miss time. Jones has a chance to stick around, but it's highly probable Minnesota will add another receiver between now and Week 1.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 23, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
Ryan Flournoy led his team in receiving yards on Friday night in preseason action against the Atlanta Falcons, hauling in four of his five targets for 45 yards. A sixth-round pick in 2024, Flournoy had 10 catches for 102 yards in 11 games as a rookie. Heading into 2025, Dallas has a clear top four in its wide receiver room with
CeeDee Lamb,
George Pickens,
Jalen Tolbert, and
KaVontae Turpin. The team's presumed WR5,
Jonathan Mingo (knee), is expected to start the year on injured reserve with a knee injury. Mingo's injury could give Flournoy a better chance of making the roster.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
August 23, 2025
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back
Jaydon Blue (ankle) returned from ankle and heel injuries to make his preseason debut on Friday night against the Atlanta Falcons. Unfortunately, Blue was forced to leave the game in the fourth quarter after injuring his right ankle. Before getting hurt, Blue logged nine carries for 25 yards and a touchdown. A fifth-round pick out of Texas, Blue is expected to push veterans
Javonte Williams and
Miles Sanders for playing time in the Dallas backfield at some point in 2025. However, his inability to stay on the field during the preseason may limit his chances of earning playing time early in the year.
--Will BradySource: DallasCowboys.com - Patrik Walker
August 23, 2025
Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Joe Milton III had an impressive showing in his team's final preseason game on Friday, a 31-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Milton III completed 10 of 18 passes for 132 yards and one touchdown. He also had 33 rushing yards and a touchdown on four rush attempts. Milton III looks to be solidified as the backup quarterback in Dallas behind
Dak Prescott. The 25-year-old has plenty of arm talent and offers some ability to make plays with his legs as well. If Prescott were to get injured, Milton III would become a priority waiver-wire target in fantasy.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
August
23,
2025
Kansas
City
Chiefs
tight
end
Travis
Kelce
caught
two
passes
for
32
yards
in
the
27-29
preseason
loss
to
the
Chicago
Bears.
Kelce
only
played
the
first
three
drives
of
the
game
with
the
starters,
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August 23, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Xavier Worthy caught one pass for nine yards in the 27-29 loss to the Chicago Bears. Worthy was targeted once on the third drive of the game, the last drive that the starters played. Worthy is coming off a strong finish to his rookie season and should be considered a key piece of the offense. The 22-year-old has blazing speed and a full year of experience under his belt to build upon. His stock is also set to rise with the eventual suspension of
Rashee Rice, likely coming in the middle of the season. Worthy and
Patrick Mahomes developed some chemistry down the stretch last season, and it will be interesting to see how that carries over. The young speedster proved he can be a big play threat or a chain-mover depending on what the team needs from him, and he should have a strong role this season.
--Joshua CostelloSource: NFL.com
August
23,
2025
Kansas
City
Chiefs
wide
receiver
Rashee
Rice
caught
two
passes
for
13
yards
and
a
touchdown
in
the
27-29
loss
to
the
Chicago
Bears.
Rice
was
not
highly
targeted
in
this
contest,
but
that's
not
surprising
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August 23, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Kareem Hunt had three carries for 15 yards in the 27-29 loss to the Chicago Bears. Hunt tied with
Isiah Pacheco for the most running back carries with the starting offense, but the latter finished with more yards and a touchdown. Hunt is in line to be the RB2 for Kansas City, but the extent of his role is still undetermined. Pacheco took the field with the starters first, but Hunt had a goal-line carry on the first drive. Hunt also received one target compared to none for Pacheco. If Hunt is the passing downs back with goal line opportunities, he could end up being the best fantasy option out of the backfield. This is all just speculation based on preseason usage, but it is an important situation to track once the regular season begins.
--Joshua CostelloSource: NFL.com
August 23, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Isiah Pacheco found the endzone in the 27-29 loss to the Chicago Bears. Pacheco handled three carries for 21 yards and a touchdown in the game. The hard-nosed runner found paydirt on the Chiefs first drive of the game, punching it in from two yards out. Two of Pacheco's three carries came on the first drive, but his longest run came on the team's third drive. The 26-year-old does appear to be operating as the team's lead back, but the extent of his workload remains to be seen.
Kareem Hunt also handled three carries in this game, including a goal-line opportunity on the first drive. Pacheco appears to be the most valuable Kansas City running back on the roster, but his upside will be capped if Hunt continues to play a sizeable role.
--Joshua CostelloSource: Kansas City Chiefs - Twitter
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