September 8, 2025
According to Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune, there could be more opportunities for both running backs,
Kenneth Walker III and
Zach Charbonnet. Head coach Mike Macdonald noted that "both played well" and "protected our quarterback." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their usage as they split work in their season opener on Sunday afternoon. Walker carried the ball 10 times while Charbonnet took 12 carries. Charbonnet was slightly more efficient, posting a 3.9 YPC while Walker held an average of 2.0 YPC. Charbonnet also found the back of the end zone. However, Walker got the better end of the receiving game as he caught all three of his targets, while Charbonnet was not targeted once. Since both appear to be in a timeshare, they will continue to limit each other's ceiling and will carry touchdown-dependent flex appeal heading into Week 2.
--Andy SmithSource: Greg Bell
September 8, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Dameon Pierce totaled five yards on his three carries in Sunday's 14-9 road loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He failed to bring in his lone target. Veteran
Nick Chubb was the only Houston rusher to see more than three carries (13), and Pierce technically saw the second-most of his fellow RBs. However, rookie
Woody Marks also saw three attempts, and
Dare Ogunbowale handled two of his own. It was a rough day for Houston's offense overall, as they were blanked in the second half by a hungry Rams' defense. Still, Chubb was the clear-cut Texans RB1 in this outing, and Pierce's current touch load wouldn't be enough to sustain fantasy value. Houston will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as part of a Monday Night Football doubleheader in Week 2. We'll see if Pierce can carve out a larger role then.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
September 8, 2025
Free-agent wide receiver
Kendrick Bourne is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday on a one-year deal with a maximum value of $5 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 49ers were already one of the most banged-up teams heading into Week 1 before both tight end
George Kittle (hamstring) and
Jauan Jennings (shoulder) went down with injuries in Sunday's win over the Seattle Seahawks. Depending on the severity of Kittle's and Jennings' injuries, Bourne could have a shot to immediately step in as San Fran's No. 2 wideout behind
Ricky Pearsall, starting in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints in a favorable matchup. The 30-year-old hasn't really been the same since tearing his right ACL in 2023 with the New England Patriots, but the opportunity alone in his return to the Bay Area might make him worth a deep-league stash for receiver depth.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
September 8, 2025
Baltimore Ravens running back
Justice Hill handled two carries for a loss of 14 yards and corralled 1-of-2 targets for an additional three yards in his team's 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. The 27-year-old combined with backfield mate
Rasheen Ali for a total of five opportunities as incumbent starter
Derrick Henry took a majority of the backfield work -- and ran wild -- against the Bills. Hill did gain a yard on the ground, but lost 15 on an awkward exchange with
Lamar Jackson in which he fumbled and the ball bounced backward. While the seventh-year pro carried some low-end PPR value in 2024, it was spotty at best and wildly unpredictable. He may see such efforts again in a more pass-friendly game plan, but his floor is volatile for the time being. Baltimore will host the Cleveland Browns next Sunday.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
September 8, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Emanuel Wilson was expected to have an elevated role as the RB2 behind starter
Josh Jacobs in the Week 1 divisional clash against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field, but he ended up with just one carry for a four-yard gain in the 27-13 victory. He was not targeted in the passing game. Meanwhile, fellow backup
Chris Brooks also had one carry for one yard and caught his only target for a two-yard pickup. Jacobs dominated backfield touches for the Pack, handing 19 rushing attempts for 66 yards and a touchdown and also catching his only target for four yards. Wilson and Brooks could be more involved going forward with
MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) out to begin the year, but this certainly wasn't a good sign for their involvement behind a healthy Jacobs in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
September 8, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Cedric Tillman caught 5-of-8 targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-16 loss to their division rival, the Cincinnati Bengals. The University of Tennessee product tied rookie running back
Dylan Sampson and fellow wideout
Jerry Jeudy for the second-most targets on the team, but arguably was the most productive pass-catcher, scoring their lone touchdown through the air. Tillman displayed his explosiveness for a brief stretch mid-way through last season before a concussion forced him to miss Weeks 13-18. While
Joe Flacco's days as Cleveland's starter are all but numbered, the 25-year-old should be a viable fantasy asset with him at the helm. The Browns will get a stiff test next Sunday when they square off with the Baltimore Ravens.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
September 8, 2025
Cleveland Browns veteran quarterback
Joe Flacco nearly pulled off the upset of the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday. In the 17-16 loss, Flacco went 31-for-45 for 290 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He was sacked twice for a loss of 12 yards and carried the ball twice for just six yards. The 40-year-old is really only useable in two-QB superflex leagues in fantasy, but the Browns offense could continue to air it out with rookie second-round running back
Quinshon Judkins away from the team after an offseason legal matter that delayed his signing until just this past weekend. Flacco's lone touchdown toss of the game went to receiver
Cedric Tillman in the third quarter. His options are limited, and the interceptions won't be going away.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
September 8, 2025
New Orleans Saints tight end
Juwan Johnson brought in 8-of-11 targets for 76 yards in his team's 20-13 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Johnson's 11 targets were good enough for the team's second-leading number on a day when quarterback
Spencer Rattler attempted 46 passes. The sixth-year pro closed out 2024 with back-to-back six-catch efforts and tied a career-high with his total on Sunday. The situation in New Orleans could change rapidly regarding their quarterback position. Still, the team is in dire need of playmakers outside running back
Alvin Kamara and wide receiver
Chris Olave. We can't expect 11 targets every week, but Johnson is one of the more athletic tight ends in the league, and opportunities here are ripe for the taking. He'll try to build off his strong start next time out when the Saints take on the visiting San Francisco 49ers.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
September 8, 2025
Buffalo Bills tight end
Dalton Kincaid got the scoring kicked off on Sunday Night Football in a wild 41-40 come-from-behind victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Kincaid found the end zone for the first time in 2025, giving hope to his fantasy managers that this could be a true breakout campaign after he found paydirt a combined four times in his first two seasons. The 25-year-old caught all four of his targets for 48 yards and the touchdown on the night, averaging 12 yards per reception. Meanwhile, fellow TE
Dawson Knox caught both of his targets for only 20 yards in a game where both offenses marched up and down the field at will. Kincaid's 15-yard touchdown grab came on the opening drive, but he didn't do much else the rest of the night. It was a good first game for Kincaid, but Knox's presence will continue to limit his overall fantasy upside.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
September 8, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles are working out former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton on Monday, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Hilton has 13 career interceptions and could help bolster Philly's secondary if he were to sign with the defending Super Bowl champions. The 31-year-old veteran defensive back signed with the Miami Dolphins in July before training camp but was released at the end of August. Hilton initially went undrafted out of Mississippi before latching on with the Pittsburgh Steelers and making his NFL debut in 2017. He spent the first four years of his NFL career in the Steel City before playing for the Bengals from 2021-24. Last year in 16 games (10 starts) with Cincy, Hilton had 73 tackles (50 solo), 12 tackles for loss, an interception and five pass breakups.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
September 8, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Tre Tucker hauled in 2-of-3 targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 road win against the New England Patriots. The 24-year-old kicked off the scoring for the Raiders with a 26-yard touchdown reception on the team's opening drive, but didn't record his second catch until mid-way through the fourth quarter. Wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers is the team's No. 1 option at the position, though there isn't much solidified behind him in the pecking order. Tucker has always flashed an ability to make explosive plays, so if he can stave off rookie teammate
Dont'e Thornton Jr., the University of Cincinnati product could have some nice fantasy production with an accurate
Geno Smith at the helm. Hopefully Tucker will pick up some more targets next Monday night when Las Vegas hosts the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
September 8, 2025
San Francisco 49ers tight end
Jake Tonges hauled in three catches for 15 yards, including the game-winning touchdown, in his team's 17-13 Week 1 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Tonges took over as the team's lead receiving tight end after
George Kittle (hamstring) was forced out of the game early with a hamstring injury. Tonges had not recorded a catch in 20 NFL games heading into Sunday, but he could become a relevant piece in San Francisco's offense if Kittle is forced to miss time. 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings (shoulder) also left Week 1 early, so San Francisco is searching for pass-catchers behind wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall and running back
Christian McCaffrey. Tonges is a possible waiver-wire add for fantasy managers in deep leagues, pending the coming injury updates on Kittle.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
September 8, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs led his team with 68 receiving yards on two catches (four targets) in a 27-13 Week 1 victory over the Detroit Lions. Perhaps most notably, Doubs was on the field for 34 of his team's 48 plays, earning 11 more snaps than the Packers' second-leading wide receiver,
Matthew Golden (23 snaps). Green Bay was one of the league's most run-heavy teams in 2024, and Packers quarterback
Jordan Love attempted just 22 passes in Week 1 of 2025. As such, fantasy managers need to try to find volume within the team's deep wide receiver corps. Early on, it looks like Doubs could be Green Bay's WR1, although that may not lead to a true WR1 target volume. Until the Packers demonstrate a willingness to throw the ball more often, it will be hard for fantasy managers to trust any of their pass-catchers.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
September 8, 2025
Washington Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz recorded three catches for 26 yards and a touchdown in his team's 21-6 Week 1 victory over the New York Giants. Ertz finished second on the Commanders in targets (five), behind only wide receiver
Deebo Samuel Sr. (10). The 34-year-old tight end is not an explosive player, but he's proven to be a reliable end zone target for Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels. In 21 games (including playoffs) playing with Daniels, Ertz has found the end zone nine times. He profiles as a fringe fantasy TE1 who is reliant on touchdowns but should provide a safe floor for fantasy managers, particularly in PPR-scoring formats.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
September 8, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders tight end
Michael Mayer recorded four catches for 38 yards in his team's 20-13 Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots. The third-year tight end played 40 out of 63 (63.5%) of his team's offensive plays. Additionally, fellow Raiders tight end
Brock Bowers (knee) left the game in the fourth quarter with a knee injury, although Bowers told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero that he expects to be fine. If Bowers were to miss time, Mayer would be a clear waiver-wire target for fantasy managers. Even with Bowers healthy, it appears that Mayer will have a role in the Raiders' offense, although it's unlikely to lead to consistent fantasy relevance.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
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