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Kurtis Rourke Tabbed For Start In Preseason Opener
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke (ribs) was called on to start the team's first game of the preseason. He completed 12 of 14 pass attempts for 101 yards and gained 14 rushing yards on three carries. Rourke nearly had a rushing touchdown in the second quarter but was ruled just short of the goal line. Rourke left the game following the 49ers' touchdown drive in the second quarter after he reported difficulty breathing. Head coach Kyle Shanahan later said that Rourke was taken to the hospital as a precaution. A seventh-round pick in 2025, Rourke has not seen action in the regular season and is not expected to challenge Mac Jones as Brock Purdy's direct backup. If Rourke can recover in time, his next chance to play will be on August 20 against the Chargers.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
De'Zhaun Stribling Leads 49ers Receivers In Loss
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling led the team in receptions and receiving yards in Thursday's preseason meeting with the Tennessee Titans. Stribling had seven catches for 63 yards on eight targets in the 19-13 loss. Stribling impressed his new home crowd by making catches in traffic and fighting for extra yards. In light of the rash of injuries dealt to the 49ers, including receivers Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Mike Evans (quadriceps), Stribling's performance should boost his fantasy appeal. With Pearsall out for the year and Evans a perennial injury risk, Stribling could see a healthy workload even after San Francisco's recent reunion with Deebo Samuel Jr. Stribling's next opportunity to add to his burgeoning allure will come on August 20 when the 49ers square off against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Marvin Harrison Jr. Catches TD Pass In First Preseason Action
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was part of the team's starting 11 in Thursday's preseason meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders. Harrison only stuck around for Arizona's opening drive, but came away with a seven-yard touchdown on his only target of the game. Harrison made the grab in the back corner of the end zone just past the outstretched arms of his defender on a perfectly placed pass from quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Following an injury-riddled 2025 coupled with Michael Wilson's breakout, Harrison's claim to the Cardinals' WR1 is in question. His decline in production last year has at least relaxed the hype that propelled him into the early round of fantasy drafts in each of the last two seasons. With an improved coaching staff backing him, Harrison's production should pick back up and is more appropriately priced in 2026. Our next opportunity to see him in action will come on August 22 when Arizona faces the Dallas Cowboys.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Simi Fehoko Catches His Second TD Of Preseason In Win
Arizona Cardinals Simi Fehoko caught his second touchdown in as many weeks in Thursday's preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Fehoko caught all three of his targets for 23 receiving yards and the score in the Cardinals' 27-14 victory. The touchdown reception was similar to his score in last week's Hall of Fame Game. In both cases, Fehoko used his 6-foot-4, 225-pound frame to create separation and keep his defender from making a play on the ball. Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, and Kendrick Bourne are at the top of Arizona's wide receiver room, so Fehoko's preseason performance is as much about keeping his job as it is jockeying for positioning on the depth chart. Even if he sticks with the team, he is more likely to have an impact on special teams than in fantasy football. In his five-year career, the receiver has as many tackles as receptions in the regular season (10).
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Jalen Brooks Leads Arizona Receivers In Preseason Win
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jalen Brooks led the team in targets, receptions, and yards in Thursday's preseason meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders. Brooks caught all six of his targets for 52 yards and one touchdown in the Cardinals' 27-14 victory. Brooks was Arizona's leading receiver in last week's Hall of Fame Game, as well. In that game, Brooks needed just three catches to record his team-high 99 receiving yards. Given how crowded the Cardinals' receiving room is, he will have to do all that he can to maintain a spot on the roster. A seventh-round pick in the 2023 draft, Brooks has only seen action in 27 regular-season games. With Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, and Kendrick Bourne at the top of the depth chart, the chances of Brooks making an impact in fantasy are slim, but he is a name to watch as the preseason continues. Arizona's next matchup will be against the Dallas Cowboys on August 22.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Corey Kiner Leads Cardinals In Rushing In Preseason Win
Arizona Cardinals running back Corey Kiner led the team with 59 rushing yards on 10 carries in the team's 27-14 preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. With the Cardinals featuring Jeremiyah Love (ankle) heavily in the first half and using Tyler Allgeier to relieve him, Kiner was not seen in the first half. Similar to last week's Hall of Fame Game, Kiner took over the backfield in the second half and made the most of his opportunity. Given how crowded Arizona's running back room is, Kiner has an uphill battle to secure a place on the roster. Love and Allgeier aside, Kiner is fighting to stay ahead of James Conner (ankle), Trey Benson (knee), Bam Knight, and Evan Hull. His next opportunity to show the Cardinals what he can do will come against the Cowboys on August 22.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Tyler Allgeier Has Quiet Night In First Action With Arizona
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier saw minimal usage behind starter Jeremiyah Love (ankle) in Thursday's 27-14 preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Allgeier operated in a relief role, spelling the rookie, who had 14 touches in the first half. Allgeier himself logged four rushing attempts for 19 yards. After rushing for 1,035 yards as a rookie in 2022, Allgeier looked like an up-and-coming stud running back until the Falcons drafted Bijan Robinson the next season and made him their featured back. Allgeier left Atlanta as a free agent and signed a two-year deal with Arizona on March 9, only for the Cardinals to select Love with the third overall pick in the NFL Draft two months later. Love is expected to be Arizona's starting running back, but Allgeier could still figure prominently in a timeshare. Allgeier's next chance to make his case for more touches will come on August 22 when the Cardinals face the Dallas Cowboys.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Gardner Minshew II Throws 2 TDs In Preseason Win
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II took the reins from starter Jacoby Brissett after the team's first drive in Thursday's preseason matchup against the Raiders. The veteran backup had his way with Las Vegas' reserve defenders, going 14-for-16 for 101 passing yards and two touchdowns in the 27-14 win. Minshew took one sack and was hit with a grounding penalty, but otherwise played mistake-free football before being replaced partway through the third quarter by Kedon Slovis. With Brissett expected to be Arizona's starting quarterback when the regular season opens, Minshew's solid performance helped secure his place as second on the depth chart after Carson Beck's (ribs) strong showing in last week's Hall of Fame Game. Minshew's next chance to demonstrate his worth will come on August 22 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Jacoby Brissett Throws TD Pass In Preseason Start
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett started the team's second preseason game of the year. Brissett was inactive in last week's Hall of Fame Game against the Panthers, but opened for the Cardinals in their 27-14 win over the Raiders on Thursday night. The 10-year veteran was only on the field for the first drive of the game, but he was very effective. Brissett went 5-for-5 for 44 passing yards on an 11-play drive that culminated in a touchdown throw to Marvin Harrison Jr. After signing a one-year, $15.5 million guaranteed contract in July, Brissett is the presumed starter for the Cardinals going into the 2026 season. Last year, Brissett threw for 3,366 yards and 23 touchdowns to eight interceptions in 14 games (12 starts) for Arizona. His next tune-up will come on August 22 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Jayden Reed Totals 19 Yards in Preseason Opener
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed was on the field with the starters in the Packers' 28-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first preseason game for Green Bay. Reed, who signed a three-year extension to stay with the Packers through the 2029 season, earned two targets, catching one of them for 19 yards. Notably, per PFF's Nathan Jahnke, Reed did not play outside of 11 personnel, when three wide receivers were in the formation. The Packers played two snaps of 12 personnel with the starters in and Matthew Golden was in the game while Reed was not. That is a clear signal that things will likely remain the same for Reed as it's been in previous seasons with him being a slot-only player. Reed should be a focal point in the Packers' offense, but he's behind Tucker Kraft and potentially Golden and Christian Watson in the pecking order. The Packers' next preseason game comes on August 21st against the Denver Broncos. For fantasy football purposes, Reed is a volatile WR3 with upside for 2026.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Trevor Lawrence, Starters Won't Play on Saturday
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen told the media that quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the team's starters will not play on Saturday when they face the New Orleans Saints. Coen wanted to emphasize getting first-team reps during their joint practice on Thursday, while resting for their preseason contest on Saturday. Lawrence has had a solid training camp and is far ahead of where he was last year at this time. His stellar finish to the season was well documented, as he led all quarterbacks in fantasy points from Week 9 on. Fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to select Lawrence for his solid rushing upside, weapons, and feel for Coen's offense.
Source: Josh Alper - Pro Football Talk
Source: Josh Alper - Pro Football Talk
Kaleb Johnson Gets Little Work in Preseason Opener
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson handled just two carries for three yards in Thursday night's preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. Johnson, a third-round pick in last year's NFL Draft, doesn't appear to have won over Pittsburgh's new coaching staff just yet, as he didn't enter the contest until late in the third quarter. Although he was listed as the team's RB3 on the updated depth chart released earlier this week, Johnson played behind veterans Travis Homer and Lew Nichols and was out-touched by rookie running back Eli Heidenreich in the second half. Johnson could see an uptick in opportunities as the preseason continues, but it's becoming increasingly unlikely that he will have a meaningful role in the offense this season behind Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle. While he remains worth stashing in deeper dynasty formats, Johnson is off the fantasy radar for redraft purposes.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Tory Horton Looks Fast and Ready for Second Season
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton looks "fast and ready" for his second NFL season. Horton's efficient rookie season was cut short by a shin stress fracture that required surgery. Now healthy and fully participating in camp, former wideout Bryan Walters says, "I've been loving watching Tory Horton back and healthy. He looks fast again out there. He looks like he's ready to pick up where he left off." Horton is likely to be a rotational player behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and veteran Cooper Kupp. While he has immense upside if given the opportunity, he is likely to be non-fantasy-relevant in 2026.
Source: Cameron Van Til - Seattle Sports
Source: Cameron Van Til - Seattle Sports
Jalen Coker Lining Up for Third-Year Breakout in 2026
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker is coming off a stellar finish to the 2025 season after starting on the PUP list with a quad injury. Coker hauled in 33 of 43 targets for 394 yards and three touchdowns in just 11 games, averaging 6.7 half-PPR fantasy points per game. He turned it up late last season, recording 28 receptions for 378 yards and four touchdowns over his final six games. The third-year receiver is looking to emerge even further in 2026, with a fully healthy training camp and preseason. Currently ranked WR52, Coker offers upside as a young, talented receiver with a strong connection to quarterback Bryce Young.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Germie Bernard Stands Out in Preseason Victory
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard hauled in four of five targets for 51 receiving yards in a 28-9 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. Bernard, a second-round pick in this year's NFL Draft, saw time with the first-team offense and immediately looked the part. He caught quarterback Mason Rudolph's first pass attempt and later impressed with a 25-yard catch-and-run that saw him shed multiple defenders. Bernard nearly scored a touchdown early in the second quarter but couldn't get his second foot in bounds despite a valiant effort. The Alabama product is unlikely to be drafted in many fantasy formats this fall, but he is a name to monitor as the season progresses given the uncertainty surrounding the Steelers' wide receiver room behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. He'll get his next preseason action against the New York Jets next Friday.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
