August 22, 2025
New York Giants rookie quarterback
Jaxson Dart had another excellent performance in the team's 42-10 win over the New England Patriots, showcasing his dual-threat abilities before an injury scare ended his night. The first-round pick started the game hot, throwing a 7-yard touchdown to tight end
Greg Dulcich on the opening drive. He finished the game with 6-for-12 for 81 yards, a 5.9 average yards per attempt, and one touchdown with no interceptions. His night was cut short after a 23-yard run on fourth down late in the first quarter, where his head hit the ground. He was ultimately fine but did not return to the game. Despite his impressive preseason, 32-for-47 passing for 372 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions, he will not be the starter to open the season, as veteran
Russell Wilson has secured the QB1 role.
--Danny BoilySource: NFL.com
August 21, 2025
New England Patriots running back
Shane Watts rushed for 52 yards on 15 carries during Thursday's preseason finale against the New York Giants. He was not targeted in the passing game. Watts is a rookie out of Fort Hays State who signed with New England as an undrafted free agent. He is a converted defensive end who totaled 17 touchdowns during his final collegiate season. While he was a solid running back to have on the roster for training camp, he always faced an uphill battle to make the team. The Patriots will enter the 2025 season with a backfield featuring
TreVeyon Henderson,
Rhamondre Stevenson,
Antonio Gibson, and possibly
JaMycal Hasty.
--Andersen PickardSource: NFL.com
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21,
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New
England
Patriots
running
back
JaMycal
Hasty
rushed
for
30
yards
on
11
carries
during
Thursday's
preseason
finale
against
the
New
York
Giants.
He
also
converted
his
lone
target
into
a
nine-yard
reception.
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21,
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New
England
Patriots
wide
receiver
Jeremiah
Webb
caught
three
of
four
targets
for
31
yards
and
a
touchdown
during
Thursday's
preseason
loss
to
the
New
York
Giants.
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this
being
the
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finale,
Webb
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August 21, 2025
New England Patriots quarterback
Ben Wooldridge completed just 10 of 20 pass attempts for 82 yards, one touchdown, and one interception during Thursday's preseason finale against the New York Giants. He also rushed for 12 yards and took a sack. The 25-year-old rookie went undrafted out of Louisiana this spring. He saw occasional opportunities during the first two weeks of the preseason, but his workload increased as he played every snap in the preseason finale. With that in mind, it was quite concerning that Wooldridge was only able to complete 10 passes for 82 yards. It's unlikely that he makes the 53-man roster, but perhaps New England will try to get him onto the practice squad as their scout team quarterback.
--Andersen PickardSource: NFL.com
August 21, 2025
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams said that running back
Christian McCaffrey "looks fantastic" and "looks like offensive-player-of-the-year-Christian," per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. McCaffrey has mostly received glowing reports for his training camp performance so far from teammates and outside observers alike. The 29-year-old is coming off a lost season in 2024 due to Achilles tendinitis and a PCL injury to his right knee. However, he led the NFL with 2,023 yards from scrimmage and 21 touchdowns in 2023. McCaffrey has played seven games or fewer in three of the last five seasons, but he has number one overall player in fantasy upside if he stays healthy.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
August 21, 2025
Detroit Lions center Graham Glasgow (lower leg) left the team's Thursday practice with a lower leg injury, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. The severity of Glasgow's injury is unknown, but it's a worrying development for Detroit. The Lions lost All-Pro center Frank Ragnow to retirement heading into 2025, necessitating Glasgow's move from guard to center. If Glasgow were to miss time, Detroit would likely be relying on 2024 undrafted free agent signee Kingsley Eguakun as its starting center. The Lions are also starting rookie Tate Ratledge at right guard and 2024 sixth-rounder Christian Mahogany at left guard, so the interior of the offensive line could soon be a major question mark. Detroit's running back tandem of
Jahmyr Gibbs and
David Montgomery has been the beneficiary of playing behind one of the league's best offensive lines over the past couple of seasons, which may no longer be the case.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Colton Pouncy
August 21, 2025
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons has removed all Cowboys-related content from his X profile, per Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. Parsons is currently engaged in a highly public feud with the Cowboys while he seeks a contract extension from the team. The 26-year-old requested a trade out of Dallas in early August, but there's been no indication that the Cowboys plan on moving him. Parsons has made an All-Pro team in each of his four NFL seasons and has finished in the top three in the Defensive Player of the Year voting three times. He's recorded 52.5 sacks in 63 career games, making him a worthy pick in IDP fantasy leagues.
--Will BradySource: Fox Sports - Jordan Schultz
August 21, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Russell Gage Jr. (knee) is believed to have suffered a sprained MCL that will sideline him for up to 10 days, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Gage's injury adds him to a growing list of sidelined wide receivers in San Francisco.
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and
Demarcus Robinson (suspension) are set to miss the start of the season, while
Jauan Jennings (calf),
Jacob Cowing (lower body), and
Jordan Watkins (ankle) are all questionable for Week 1. Gage has not played in an NFL game since 2022, but he may be relied upon early in the season if he can quickly recover from his MCL sprain. San Francisco acquired former second-round pick
Skyy Moore from the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday, and he could be in line for more snaps with Gage sidelined.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
August 21, 2025
Quarterback
Bryce Perkins, who was signed by the Carolina Panthers earlier this week, delivered an impressive performance in Thursday night's preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Stepping in after
Andy Dalton's elbow injury, the former UFL MVP completed 11 of 12 passes for 71 yards. He also showcased his mobility, adding 28 yards on just two rushes. Despite taking three sacks for a loss of 35 yards, Perkins simply looked sharper than Thursday's starter
Jack Plummer. Plummer completed only seven of 14 passes for just 28 yards, averaging just four yards per attempt. While he threw a touchdown to
James Mitchell, he followed it up by tossing an interception. With Perkins' strong showing, the Panthers now face a difficult decision. They must choose whether to carry four quarterbacks on the active roster or send either Perkins or Plummer packing.
--Jp Sticco - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
August 21, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback
Marcus Mariota (Achilles) is currently battling Achilles tendinitis, but the veteran expects to be ready to go for Week 1. Mariota is entering his second season as the backup to
Jayden Daniels in Washington. The 31-year-old is one of the most experienced backup quarterbacks in the NFL with 74 career starts under his belt, although just 13 of those have come in the past five seasons. If Daniels were to get injured, Mariota's rushing ability (2,156 career rushing yards) would give him some fantasy appeal.
--Will BradySource: NBC 4 Sports - JP Finlay
August 21, 2025
Carolina Panthers third-string quarterback
Jack Plummer had another poor performance in the final preseason game Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With starters resting and
Andy Dalton (elbow) injured, Plummer had the opportunity to secure the team's third-string roster spot but struggled to capitalize. He completed just seveen of 14 passes for a mere 48 yards, averaging 3.4 yards per attempt. While he did manage a touchdown, he followed it up with a bad interception. Plummer's poor showing could cost him his roster spot, as the Panthers signed former UFL MVP
Bryce Perkins earlier this week. On Saturday, Perkins completed 10 of 11 passes for 71 yards and rushed for 28. Plummer's spot on the 53-man roster could be in jeopardy.
--Jp Sticco - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Jalen Reagor (lower body) returned to team drills in practice on Wednesday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Reagor has been battling through a lower-body injury since late July. The 26-year-old played in eight games for the Chargers in 2024, recording seven catches for 100 yards. With wide receivers
Quentin Johnston (concussion) and
Tre' Harris (undisclosed) both dealing with ailments, Reagor has a chance to make the Chargers' 53-man roster and earn playing time early in the season. He's recorded just 22 catches in his last 36 games played, so Reagor should not be on the radar of fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
August 21, 2025
Carolina Panthers tight end
Tommy Tremble (back) was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. Gantt writes that the team is hopeful that Tremble will be able to play in Week 1 after undergoing back surgery in May. The 25-year-old is entering his fifth season with the Panthers and has recorded exactly 32 targets and 23 receptions in each of the past two years. Tremble is not a fantasy-relevant tight end, but he's a valuable player to Carolina because of his run-blocking ability. He threatens to vulture snaps and targets away from Panthers tight end
Ja'Tavion Sanders, who offers far more upside as a receiver.
--Will BradySource: Panthers.com - Darin Gantt
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Rams rookie tight end
Terrance Ferguson (groin) will play in the team's final preseason game against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, according to ESPN's Sarah Bishop. Ferguson missed more than two weeks with a groin injury, but returned to practice on Monday. The second-round pick out of Oregon has yet to play in the preseason, so Saturday will be his first taste of NFL game action. The Rams have a very deep tight end room, so Ferguson could easily start the season behind veterans
Tyler Higbee and
Colby Parkinson on the depth chart. The 22-year-old Ferguson is a name to keep an eye on in dynasty leagues, but he's unlikely to factor in fantasy during the 2025 season.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Sarah Bishop
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