August 4, 2025
The Atlanta Falcons will not play quarterbacks
Michael Penix Jr. and
Kirk Cousins in the team's first preseason game on Friday against the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Raheem Morris.
Easton Stick and
Emory Jones are the quarterbacks on Atlanta's depth chart behind their top two guys, so they will presumably split snaps against Detroit. Penix Jr. is expected to enter the season as the starter for Atlanta after taking over for Cousins in Week 16 of 2024. The veteran Cousins had been the subject of some trade speculation during the offseason, but it appears Atlanta is planning to keep him in place as the backup. In 14 games last year, the 36-year-old completed 66.9% of his passes for 3,508 yards, throwing 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. There's not much that Cousins needs to prove in preseason action at this point in his career.
--Will BradySource: Will McFadden
August
4,
2025
San
Francisco
49ers
rookie
wide
receiver
Jordan
Watkins
"is
in
position
to
be
the
49ers'
no.
3
or
4
wide
receiver,"
according
to
Matt
Barrows
of
The
Athletic.
Barrows
writes
that
Watkins'
teammates
"keep
praising
his
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August
4,
2025
The
Pittsburgh
Steelers
offense
has
"overwhelmingly
relied
on
short,
quick
passes
or
checkdowns"
in
training
camp
practices,
according
to
Mike
DeFabo
of
The
Athletic.
DeFabo
writes
that
quarterback
Aaron
Rodgers
"hasn't
been
able
to
unlock"
wide
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August 4, 2025
Through two weeks of training camp practices, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Scotty Miller has been the team's wide receiver to stand out the most behind
D.K. Metcalf. According to SI's Noah Strackbein, he has outperformed both
Roman Wilson and
Robert Woods.
Calvin Austin III (undisclosed) has missed the last two practices, and the gap between Miller and the rest of the supporting cast has been even more evident. The Steelers' offense as a whole has reportedly struggled throughout camp, with Strackbein reporting that the defense has had the decided edge in nine of the team's first 10 practices. Sunday's practice focused on goal-line work, where the offense scored only twice in their 12 opportunities. Outside of Metcalf, the Steelers' passing game can be avoided except in deep leagues.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Noah Strackbein
August
4,
2025
Detroit
Lions
quarterback
Hendon
Hooker
will
get
the
start
in
the
team's
second
preseason
game
on
Friday
against
the
Atlanta
Falcons.
Lions
head
coach
Dan
Campbell
said
that
Hooker
will
play
the
first
half
and
veteran
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August 4, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Cade Stover has received praise from the front office throughout training camp. According to Cole Thompson of the Texas Wire, general manager Nick Caserio mentioned that Stover was the "most improved player of the entire offseason." The 25-year-old joined the Texans in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. During his rookie campaign, Stover had a limited role as he caught just 15 passes for 133 yards and a touchdown. However, during each of the final two games of the season (Week 18 and their Wild Card matchup), Stover logged 36 offensive snaps in each game, which were the highest marks of his debut season. In the playoff game, Stover caught a season-high four passes as well. Stover is a name to continue to monitor as he could surpass
Brevin Jordan as the No. 2 tight end behind presumed starter
Dalton Schultz.
--Andy SmithSource: Cole Thompson
August
4,
2025
Indianapolis
Colts
quarterbacks
Anthony
Richardson
Sr.
and
Daniel
Jones
are
expected
to
play
a
"good
amount"
during
Thursday's
preseason
opener
against
the
Baltimore
Ravens.
However,
head
coach
Shane
Steichen
has
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August
4,
2025
Chicago
Bears
rookie
running
back
Kyle
Monangai
has
begun
to
earn
the
trust
of
the
coaching
staff.
Head
coach
Ben
Johnson
said,
"I'm
very
pleased
with
where
he's
at.
I
think
he's
a
guy
we're
gonna
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August 3, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars two-way star
Travis Hunter spent all 20 of his snaps on offense at Sunday's training camp practice. The rookie, who has been a subject of offseason debate regarding his split between wide receiver and defensive back, made an impressive leaping touchdown catch over cornerback Jourdan Lewis in red zone work. However, Hunter had a pass bounce off his hands two plays later. RotoBaller projects Hunter to be the WR34 this season with a stat line of 77 catches, 914 yards, and six touchdowns. This notable development is a situation to monitor, as a full-time offensive role would make him a high-upside fantasy option.
--Don FanelliSource: Michael DiRocco
August 3, 2025
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler has agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $67.75 million, with $44 million guaranteed on Sunday. The deal makes Sieler, who had two years remaining on his previous contract, the Dolphins' highest-paid defensive player. Sieler, a former seventh-round pick out of Division II Ferris State, has been a major success story, recording double-digit sacks in each of the last two seasons. He was also named the Dolphins' team MVP in 2024. As a team captain, he has been a key part of the Dolphins' defensive line, and this new deal solidifies his role as a cornerstone of the defense.
--Don FanelliSource: Adam Schefter
August 3, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (groin) suffered a groin injury in practice on Sunday. The 27-year-old had a similar groin injury last season, forcing him to play in only 11 games. Highsmith has been a stalwart on the Steelers' defense since 2020, compiling 35.5 sacks over his career. If Highsmith is forced to miss the start of the season, it would be a blow to the Steelers' defense, which was a top-five fantasy DST in 2024. Fantasy managers should monitor his status closely as his absence could impact the Steelers' defensive fantasy production.
--Don FanelliSource: Nick Farabaugh
August 3, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Quez Watkins (undisclosed) has been placed on injured reserve. The 27-year-old left Friday's practice with an injury and did not return. Watkins, who began his career in 2020 with the Eagles, compiled a stat line of 98 receptions, 1,249 yards, and six touchdowns over four seasons, with his 2021 season being his most productive. His placement on IR is not expected to have any fantasy relevance, as he was far down the depth chart and looking to secure a roster spot on his new team. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals signed wide receiver
Nate McCollum.
--Don FanelliSource: Arizona Cardinals
August 3, 2025
Los Angeles Rams quarterback
Matthew Stafford (back) will not participate in a jog-through and will focus on static throwing, treadmill running, and core exercises on Monday, according to Rams head coach Sean McVay. "It's static throwing," said McVay about Stafford's workout on Monday. The 37-year-old has been sidelined from training camp due to back soreness, which McVay says is a precaution. His absence from team activities raises concerns because it disrupts his ability to develop chemistry with his pass catchers, especially new wide receiver
Davante Adams. Last season, Stafford threw for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Fantasy managers should closely watch his back issue, as it could affect his availability and performance at the start of the season.
--Don FanelliSource: Sara Barshop
August 3, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Nick Chubb (knee) is drawing concern at training camp as the "burst needed to get through to the second and third level of the defense is nowhere to be found," according to Cole Thompson of the Texas Wire. The 29-year-old is two seasons removed from a devastating knee injury and is coming off a season-ending broken foot that he suffered in Week 15 last year. Chubb, who is entering his eighth season, signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with Houston and was set to take on a larger role with the uncertain availability of running back
Joe Mixon (foot). Mixon is considered week-to-week due to a foot injury. While Chubb may have been a sneaky late-round fantasy flyer given Mixon's situation, he will have to show signs of his old self before he can be considered a reliable fantasy option this season.
--Don FanelliSource: Cole Thompson
August
3,
2025
According
to
Indianapolis
Colts
head
coach
Shane
Steichen,
quarterbacks
Anthony
Richardson
Sr.
and
Daniel
Jones
will
play
in
Thursday's
preseason
matchup
with
the
Ravens.
While
Steichen
didn't
reveal
who
would
start
the
contest,
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