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Jalen Milroe Inconsistent in Preseason Week 1
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe took over for Drew Lock on the team's third drive against the Cowboys on Saturday. Milroe went 5/8 for 36 yards. He also added five carries for 36 yards and recovered his own fumble. After Lock led the offense to a touchdown on the opening drive, Milroe was unable to capture that magic. In 2025, fantasy managers were excited for the prospect of Milroe receiving some rushing work in this offense. Instead, he spent much of the season inactive as the team went in a different direction. Milroe looks like he may not be pushing for the backup job this season either. For now, he remains irrelevant in fantasy despite possessing solid upside should he ever receive a chance to start in the NFL.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Montorie Foster Jr. Catches Seahawks' Lone Touchdown in Preseason Week 1
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. caught five passes for 36 yards and a touchdown in Seattle's preseason loss to the Cowboys. Foster earned seven targets in this game as the 2025 undrafted free agent looks to earn a spot on the active roster this season. Foster's path to the roster will be difficult. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Tory Horton, and Rashid Shaheed are all locks to make the team. Jake Bobo is a favorite in the locker room and seems likely to make the team as well. That leaves Foster to compete with rookie Emmanuel Henderson Jr. and Ricky White III for a potential sixth wide receiver spot. Although his odds are long for Foster, it was nice to see that Seattle possesses solid depth at the position behind the household names.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Elijah Arroyo Plays With No. 2 Offense in Preseason Opener
Seattle Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo played in Seattle's preseason opener against the Cowboys on Saturday. He recorded one reception for 12 yards. Given that Seattle did not play its first-team offense, Arroyo's playing time suggests that the 2025 second-round pick is squarely behind AJ Barner at the top of the depth chart. Barner broke out in 2025 while Arroyo struggled through injuries. The team will likely employ two-tight end sets relatively often, which means Arroyo should see the field quite a bit. However, it is clear that the tight end of value for fantasy will be Barner. Arroyo is a talented player who could eventually emerge in this offense, but for now he is best left on waivers until he proves himself on the field.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Dallas Goedert a Late-Round Value in 2026 Drafts
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert was the fantasy TE3 in 2025, but even after an offseason of change left him in a potentially better spot heading into his ninth season, the veteran is regularly falling outside the top 12 of the position and sometimes going undrafted altogether in shallower leagues. The Eagles said goodbye to three-time Pro Bowler A.J. Brown, and while they spent a first-round pick on slot receiver Makai Lemon (hamstring) as part of the plan to replace his production, the rookie has been sidelined by a hamstring injury for much of his first training camp. Goedert could be hard-pressed to repeat his career-high 11 touchdowns from a season ago, but he remains one of the team's most valuable red zone weapons, keeping his ceiling high, while a potentially increased target share would serve to raise his floor. At RotoBaller's TE13, he's one of the more underrated players going at the tail end of 2026 drafts and is particularly attractive in two-tight-end builds.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Zamir White Gets Plenty of Work in First Practice with 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran running back Zamir White on Wednesday, and in his first practice with the team on Saturday, he saw plenty of involvement, according to team reporter Brooke Evans. With Christian McCaffrey (soreness), Jordan James (ribs), and Kaelon Black (adductor) all missing practice, White is already a necessary presence, and he received a heavy workload throughout the team's competitive sessions. While the former Raider faces an uphill climb to earn a roster spot this late into camp, he could see work in San Francisco's next preseason game on Thursday, and he provides critical backfield depth for a team already stretched thin by injuries.
Source: Brooke Evans
Source: Brooke Evans
The Game is Slowing Down for KeAndre Lambert-Smith
As a rookie in 2025, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keandre Lambert-Smith was one of the buzzier names throughout training camp and the preseason. While he's had a quieter second camp amid significant offensive changes in Los Angeles, he once more shined in the team's first game of the preseason, racking up 58 yards on a team-leading four catches in Thursday's win over the Texans. On Saturday, he spoke with the media about how things have changed in his second season. "Mentally, things the outside can't see. Me and my mind, slowing the game down, understanding the offense better," Lambert-Smith said. "It's a new offense for everybody, but being in the playbook, understanding it, understanding defense more. Just slowing everything down." With his separation standing out in film review, head coach Jim Harbaugh praised Lambert-Smith as the team's most productive receiver, and if the 24-year-old can carve out a role in what projects to be a high-powered offense, he could eventually work his way into the streaming conversation as fantasy options inevitably thin later in the season.
Source: Omar Navarro
Source: Omar Navarro
A.J. Brown Has Been "Nearly Unstoppable" at Patriots Practice
The New England Patriots sent a first and fifth-round pick to acquire three-time Pro Bowler A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in early May, and as he continues to acclimate to his new surroundings, he has gotten better and better throughout the summer, impressing team reporter Paul Perillo with the suddenness of his routes. During Saturday's practice, he separated quickly during goal-line work for what looked to be an easy score, and Perillo noted that he has "been nearly unstoppable running slants from various positions on the field." With free agent acquisition Romeo Doubs also coming on of late, expectations continue to rise for the Patriots' passing offense, but as the regular season edges closer, there's been little doubt about who Drake Maye's go-to receiver will be in 2026, and Brown is RotoBaller's WR9.
Source: Paul Perillo
Source: Paul Perillo
Matthew Hibner Turns Heads in Preseason Opener
Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Matthew Hibner hauled in all five of his targets for 61 yards in the Ravens' preseason debut 24-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Hibner ran a variety of routes and demonstrated robust rapport with veteran quarterback Tyler Huntley and rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano alike, indicating Hibner's hard work during camp is making its way onto the field. Notably, Hibner caught a 29-yard pass from Huntley on the Ravens' second offensive play, setting the tone for first-time play caller Declan Doyle's new offense. The Ravens traded up during the draft to grab the SMU tight end in the fourth round even after extending veteran tight end Mark Andrews at the tail end of the 2025 season and signing blocking tight end Durham Smythe in March. Dynasty managers, particularly those in tight end premium leagues, should keep Hibner on their radar with eyes towards the latter half of the season when rookie production tends to surge.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jarquez Hunter Leads Backfield in Touches on Saturday
Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter rushed for 35 yards on nine carries during Saturday's preseason contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. On the one hand, it was encouraging to see Hunter lead the Rams in touches. On the other hand, a running back on the roster bubble probably needs to average more than 3.9 yards per carry in the first week of the preseason, especially if they're not going to contribute as a receiver. The 2025 fourth-round pick did not register an offensive snap as a rookie last year, and now he's already at risk of losing his roster spot to someone like Ronnie Rivers or Dean Connors. As it stands, Hunter has fallen to RB87 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings. Even if he doesn't get cut by the Rams at the end of training camp, Hunter can be dumped to waivers in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Dean Connors Shines as Receiver in Pro Debut
Los Angeles Rams running back Dean Connors rushed for 22 yards on six carries during Saturday's preseason contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. He also caught all four of his targets for an additional 29 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. Throughout his collegiate career at Rice and Houston, Connors' top trait was his ability to catch passes and produce as a receiver. Over his last three NCAA seasons, he had a whopping 139 catches, 1,142 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns. He had at least 1,000 scrimmage yards in each of those three seasons, and he totaled 30 touchdowns during that span. While Connors may not be the most efficient runner, the undrafted free agent may be able to sneak onto the back end of the Rams' roster because of his pass-catching skills. Ronnie Rivers and Jarquez Hunter represent his biggest competition for the No. 3 running back role behind Kyren Williams and Blake Corum.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jalen Milroe Rushes and Passes for 36 Yards in Week 1 of Preseason
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe completed five of his eight pass attempts for 36 passing yards during Saturday's preseason loss against the Dallas Cowboys. He didn't have a touchdown or interception, but he did take three sacks. On a more positive note, he showcased impressive mobility with 36 rushing yards on five rushing attempts. We saw the Seahawks pull Sam Darnold to the sideline to give Milroe some designed runs last year, and given how well he moved in Week 1 of the preseason, we could see more of the same in 2026. With that being said, Darnold is the quarterback of the immediate future for Seattle, so as long as he's healthy, Milroe's role is limited to the occasional change-of-pace play here and there. As a result, he's avoidable in all redraft leagues, and he has dropped to QB43 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Michael Trigg Peppered with Five Targets in NFL Preseason Debut
Dallas Cowboys tight end Michael Trigg caught four of his five targets for 30 yards during Saturday's preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks. At 24 years old, Trigg is on the older side for a prospect, which might be why he went undrafted despite having 694 yards and six touchdowns at Baylor last season. Nevertheless, he's already turning heads in the NFL after a productive, high-volume showing in the Cowboys' preseason opener. There's no question that Jake Ferguson has the No. 1 tight end job all locked up in Dallas, but we wouldn't be shocked to see Trigg push for the No. 2 role ahead of Luke Schoonmaker, despite his undrafted status. If Trigg continues to play well, he could be in the mix for a fantasy-relevant workload in the event of an injury to Ferguson.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Camden Brown Puts Together a Highlight Reel in Pro Debut
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Camden Brown caught all three of his targets for 62 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks. The undrafted free agent out of Georgia Southern made several big plays, including a one-handed catch in the end zone on a contested pass from quarterback Joe Milton III. We can't put too much stock in a singular preseason performance, especially for a player who really hadn't generated any buzz up until this point. However, with that being said, a two-touchdown performance is nothing to scoff at. Plus, it's not like Brown doesn't have any track record at all; after three years at Auburn, he transferred to Georgia Southern for the 2025 season and caught 65 passes for 1,079 yards and 14 touchdowns. There's no need to scramble and add Brown in dynasty leagues, but it's at least a name to watch as the Cowboys whittle their roster down to 53 players over the next few weeks.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Adam Randall Leads the Way for Ravens in Preseason Debut
Baltimore Ravens running back Adam Randall led the team with 12 carries, 46 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown during Saturday's preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. He also caught one of two targets for two receiving yards. Earlier this week, we heard rumors that the Ravens coaching staff was very impressed by Randall, a fifth-round pick out of Clemson. While we can't put too much stock in one preseason game, his production on Saturday certainly reaffirms why the Baltimore brass is so optimistic. Derrick Henry remains the primary ball-carrier here and Justice Hill is the clear pass-catching back, but Randall is making a legitimate push for the No. 3 running back job ahead over Rasheen Ali. If the 22-year-old can continue to produce this preseason, he could emerge as an intriguing stash in dynasty leagues, especially for Derrick Henry managers looking to get a high-upside handcuff.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Eli Stowers Heavily Involved in NFL Preseason Debut
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Eli Stowers caught all three of his targets for 12 yards during Saturday's preseason contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Stowers did a little bit of everything in his pro debut. In addition to catching three passes, he carved out a decent role as a blocker and also made a tackle on special teams. The only blip on Stowers' stat sheet was a holding penalty from the very first play of the game, but perhaps that can be chalked up to first-game jitters. It was encouraging to see Stowers form a rapport with Tanner McKee, who is in the mix to be Jalen Hurts' backup in Philly this season. While Dallas Goedert projects as the Eagles' No. 1 tight end this year, there's a clear path for Stowers to take over atop the depth chart with Goedert's anticipated departure in free agency next offseason. As it stands, the second-round pick out of Vanderbilt checks in at TE12 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
