August 7, 2025
The Athletic's Dan Duggan reports that New York Giants wide receiver
Darius Slayton (undisclosed) was on the side with trainers at Thursday's team practice. There's been no news regarding what body part is ailing the veteran. Slayton and other Giants' starters are still waiting on word of whether or not they'll suit up for Saturday's road tilt with the Buffalo Bills, but any time missed would put him in danger of not being able to play in their first preseason game. The fact that there's been no mention of injury is encouraging, but the seventh-year pro is slated to play critical snaps on the outside for the team. Fellow WR
Jalin Hyatt should benefit the most in terms of playing time with Slayton sidelined. He's the most likely next man up if the 28-year-old is affected long-term.
--Alex CiullaSource: Dan Duggan
August 7, 2025
Per head coach Aaron Glenn, New York Jets quarterback
Justin Fields, among other starters, will play in Saturday's preseason matchup against the hosting Green Bay Packers. However, he would not note how much run the first-stringers will get. With a new QB at the helm, it makes sense that Glenn would want to give his starters as much time as possible on the field together as they continue to build chemistry and comfort with each other. It bodes well for the team, regardless of how long they'll be in the game. With his recent toe injury seemingly in the rear-view mirror, this could be an exciting year for the 26-year-old. It remains to be seen how Fields will mesh with his new offensive system. Still, his innate ability as a rusher and the talent of the weaponry surrounding him should keep him in the conversation of a viable fantasy QB1.
--Alex CiullaSource: Zack Rosenblatt
August 7, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
MarShawn Lloyd (groin) was technically listed as not practicing at training camp on Thursday, but ESPN's Rob Demovsky was doing some rehab work for the first time since suffering a groin injury. Lloyd, who played in just one regular-season game in 2024 in his rookie season due to multiple injuries, suffered a non-contact groin injury in late July and hasn't practiced with the rest of the team since. The 24-year-old second-year back most likely won't play in the preseason opener this Saturday against the New York Jets, but the Packers are hopeful he'll be ready for the start of the regular season in early September. Green Bay is still waiting for Lloyd to prove he's worthy of RB2 duties behind starter
Josh Jacobs, and so are fantasy managers holding him in dynasty/keeper leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
August
7,
2025
Green
Bay
Packers
wide
receivers
Jayden
Reed
(foot)
and
Dontayvion
Wicks
(calf)
did
not
take
part
in
Thursday's
training
camp
practice,
according
to
Packers
beat
writer
Wes
Hodkiewicz.
Reed
has
missed
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August 7, 2025
Green Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love missed two full games last year with a sprained MCL in his knee and parts of two more games with a groin injury. It played a part in Love ranking 34th with 83 rushing yards, according to TruMedia. Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said he'd love for Love to run a little more in 2025. The Athletic's Matt Schneidman writes that Love using his legs more "would unlock another dimension to Green Bay's offense." Love is fully healthy this year after not routinely practicing until around the midway point last year. In 2023, the 26-year-old signal-caller ran 50 times for 247 yards and four touchdowns while playing a full season. Injuries caused Love to take a step back last year, but with better health and more rushing chances, he could easily bounce back as a nice QB2 in fantasy with upside.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
August
7,
2025
Green
Bay
Packers
head
coach
Matt
LaFleur
essentially
confirmed
that
quarterback
Jordan
Love
will
play
in
the
preseason
opener
on
Saturday
against
the
New
York
Jets,
according
to
Zach
Jacobson
of
247
Sports.
LaFleur
said
the
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August 7, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (undisclosed) remains sidelined at training camp practice on Thursday, per Kris Rhim of ESPN. Head coach Jim Harbaugh recently said that McConkey is "working through something minor." Although it doesn't appear to be an injury significant enough to put his Week 1 availability in question, it's unlikely that the 23-year-old second-year wideout will play in the preseason opener on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. The former second-rounder (34th overall) last year out of Georgia established himself as quarterback
Justin Herbert's go-to wideout in his first year, catching 82 of 112 targets for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 regular-season games (14 starts). Before his injury, he was essentially uncoverable in man-to-man coverage in practices. Barring something unforeseen, McConkey should be a low-end WR1 in fantasy in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Kris Rhim
August 7, 2025
Trainers were seen checking on Buffalo Bills tight end
Dalton Kincaid's (ankle) lower left ankle during training camp practice on Thursday, according to Nick Sabato of the Niagara Gazette. Kincaid was getting his ankle taped up to test it out. It sounds like Kincaid stayed in at practice, but it's notable since it's on the same side as his knee injury that he dealt with earlier in camp. It's unclear if the Bills will have the 25-year-old play in the preseason opener on Saturday against the New York Giants. If healthy, Kincaid will be looking to bounce back in 2025 after a disappointing 44-448-2 line in 13 regular-season games (nine starts) in 2024. The former first-rounder had 73 catches, 673 yards and two scores as a rookie. The Bills offense spreading things around hasn't helped Kincaid's cause, and
Dawson Knox is also still around. Consider him a TE2 with upside in upcoming fantasy drafts.
--Keith HernandezSource: Niagara Gazette - Nick Sabato
August 7, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen won't play in the preseason opener on Saturday against the New York Giants, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
Mitchell Trubisky will start for the Bills this weekend and play with the starters for around a quarter. Allen could see a little bit of action in the final two preseason games, but the Bills aren't in a rush to put the three-time Pro Bowler out there in exhibition contests. The 29-year-old is RotoBaller's top QB target in fantasy heading into the 2025 season. He threw for fewer than 4,000 yards in 2024 for the first time since 2019, but he threw 28 touchdowns and only six interceptions while adding 531 rushing yards and 12 rushing TDs in 17 regular-season games. Allen will be a prime MVP candidate and has rushed for an astounding 27 touchdowns in the last two seasons.
--Keith HernandezSource: Syracuse.com - Matt Parrino
August 7, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Marquise Brown (ankle) remains sidelined at Thursday's training camp practice, according to Chiefs beat writer Matt McMullen. The Chiefs don't consider Brown's ankle injury as anything serious, but he'll almost certainly sit out of the preseason opener this Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals. It doesn't sound like Hollywood's ankle injury is something that would sideline him going into the regular season, but it's definitely concerning for a player that appeared in just two regular-season games in 2024 due to a shoulder injury that required surgery. Brown could have a decent role early in the 2025 campaign if
Rashee Rice (groin) is handed down a suspension, but durability concerns have dropped him to a WR59 ranking in fantasy at RotoBaller. The former first-rounder has missed 23 games in the last three seasons due to injuries.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chiefs.com - Matt McMullen
August 7, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said the groin injury that has kept wide receiver
Rashee Rice (groin) out of training camp practices is minor, and Reid called his absence precautionary. Rice has now missed back-to-back practices this week and will most likely be held out of the preseason opener on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals, alongside wideout
Marquise Brown (ankle). In addition to a minor groin injury, the 25-year-old Rice is facing a potential suspension in 2025 for an off-field incident. He was on pace for a strong second season in the NFL in 2024 before suffering a season-ending torn LCL in Week 4. The suspension hanging over Rice's head this year kills some of his fantasy appeal, but he's still worth a WR3/flex selection in fantasy drafts as one of quarterback
Patrick Mahomes' favorite targets when he's available.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Kansas City Star - Sam McDowell
August
7,
2025
Kansas
City
Chiefs
head
coach
Andy
Reid
said
that
quarterback
Patrick
Mahomes
will
play
the
first
quarter
in
the
team's
preseason
opener
on
Saturday
against
the
Arizona
Cardinals.
The
Kansas
City
Star's
Sam
McDowell
would
be
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August 7, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. (illness) is back at training camp practice on Thursday, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. Thomas returns after sitting out on Wednesday while being under the weather. Head coach Liam Coen said that "everybody" will play in the preseason opener this Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, so Thomas should be on the field. The 22-year-old is a top-10 fantasy wideout going into his second NFL campaign after impressing to the tune of 87 receptions for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in 17 games (16 starts) as a rookie. The Jags added two-way star
Travis Hunter in the first round this year, and he should take over immediately as the WR2 across from Thomas to help draw some attention away from him. In Coen's offense, Thomas could be even more prolific in Year 2.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
August 7, 2025
Chicago Bears tight end
Cole Kmet (undisclosed) returned to training camp practice on Thursday after leaving Tuesday's session early with an undisclosed ailment, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Kmet avoided a serious injury earlier this week and should be just fine to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. However, Chicago could play it safe and hold him out of their preseason opener this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. The 26-year-old former second-rounder's fantasy stock took a big hit when the Bears selected
Colston Loveland in the first round this year. Loveland had offseason shoulder surgery but should be ready for Week 1 and could easily take over as the team's primary pass-catching TE in 2025. RotoBaller has Kmet ranked all the way down as the No. 32 tight end this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs
August 7, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said that "everybody" will play in the preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. How long the first-team offense stays on the field is to be determined. Coen also added that rookie first-round two-way star
Travis Hunter will play both receiver and cornerback in the game. The 22-year-old Heisman Trophy winner was taken second overall by Jacksonville in April, and the Jags have every intention of keeping Hunter as a two-way player in his first year in the NFL. He has focused more on offense in training camp this summer and should immediately be a starter across from
Brian Thomas Jr., but it remains to be seen how involved he'll actually be. Hunter has elite athleticism, but playing both sides of the ball in the NFL isn't going to be easy. He could be a boom/bust WR3/flex target in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Mia O'Brien
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