August 16, 2025
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back
Jaydon Blue (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Ravens. The fifth-round pick out of Texas has flashed big-play ability, and could eventually push for carries behind
Javonte Williams and
Miles Sanders. Both veterans have struggled with consistency in recent years, creating a potential path for Blue to carve out a role if he can stay healthy. Tonight, Miles Sanders,
Deuce Vaughn, and
Phil Mafah will handle backfield work in his absence. Blue remains a dynasty stash with intriguing upside for fantasy managers.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Todd Archer
August 16, 2025
Minnesota Vikings running back
Ty Chandler rushed three times for 12 yards and dropped his only target on Saturday against the New England Patriots. It was yet another uninspiring performance for the UNC product, who doesn't appear to be a lock to make Minnesota's 53-man roster. Chandler's best case at this point may be as a returner, especially after the Vikings lost receiver
Rondale Moore (knee) for the season, but
Zavier Scott is also lurking as a viable RB3 candidate who has put together a good camp and back-to-back strong showings in the preseason. This will be a battle to watch in the coming weeks.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
Minnesota Vikings running back
Zavier Scott turned in another quality performance on Saturday against New England, accumulating 44 receiving yards on three catches to go with 28 yards on 10 carries. While the former undrafted rookie didn't find much room on the ground, he once again proved dangerous with the ball in his hands as a pass catcher. After an uninspiring day from incumbent RB3
Ty Chandler, Scott looks to be making a serious case to be the third option out of the Minnesota backfield.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
Max Brosmer earned extended playing time Saturday against the New England Patriots, completing 15 of 27 passes for 156 yards and an interception. It was a decent if unremarkable showing for the undrafted rookie, who played his final season of college football at the University of Minnesota and has made an interesting case the be the Vikings' third quarterback. Brosmer is unlikely to hold much fantasy value beyond a taxi squad lottery ticket, but has been a solid preseason performer for the Vikings thus far.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
Sam Howell had a rough showing Saturday, completing just one pass from five attempts for 13 yards with a brutal interception. The veteran, who is on his third team in three years, is still the favorite to backup
J.J. McCarthy, but hasn't been convincing during this preseason. Howell did add 14 yards on three rushes leading the offense without top receivers
Justin Jefferson and
Jordan Addison, but the Vikings also took long looks at
Brett Rypien and
Max Brosmer on Saturday. From a fantasy perspective, Howell is only roster-worthy as McCarthy insurance in deep formats.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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August 16, 2025
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver
Tim Jones nabbed five of eight targets for 68 yards, all team highs, on Saturday against the New England Patriots. The veteran is aiming to make Minnesota's 53-man roster, which should have room for an extra receiver with
Jordan Addison (suspension) set to miss the first three games and
Rondale Moore (knee) out for the season. Jones' fantasy value is tied to whether he actually makes the club, and on Saturday, he looked capable of being a depth option.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
Houston Astros outfielder
Yordan Alvarez (hand) was able to take eight live at-bats in West Palm Beach on Saturday. Now, Alvarez will return to Houston on Sunday to determine the next steps in his rehab process. Alvarez has been sidelined since early May due to a fractured hand. That being said, Alvarez is likely going to need a lengthy rehab assignment before rejoining the Astros lineup. Barring any setbacks, Alvarez should hopefully be able to return to Houston by September. Fantasy managers might still be able to get something out of Alvarez this season. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update.
--Andy WebbSource: Chandler Rome
August 16, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders tight end
Brock Bowers has seen his role shift under the new coaching staff in preseason games this year. After a dominant rookie year with 112 receptions for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns, Bowers was out-snapped 8-to-5 by
Michael Mayer on Saturday. Mayer handled most first- and second-down work, while Bowers appeared primarily on third downs and passing situations. It's unclear if this is simply preseason management to limit wear and tear or an early sign of a new rotation. While still a TE1 with elite upside, Bowers' usage should be monitored heading into Week 1.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Nathan Jahnke
August 16, 2025
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher
Antonio Senzatela (finger) is expected to be activated off the injured list and start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Senzatela has been on the shelf since August 2 due to a blister on his finger. He was only forced to miss the minimum of 15 days due to the injury. Senzatela has been horrible with a 7.34 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and a 55/38 K/BB ratio across 22 appearances this season. There's no reason to stream him for Sunday's game.
--Andy WebbSource: Christian Saez
August 16, 2025
New England Patriots running back
TreVeyon Henderson rushed four times for 20 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's preseason win over the Minnesota Vikings. He also returned a kick 26 yards and was targeted once in the passing game. It was an interesting game for the Patriots' backfield as Henderson looked great,
Antonio Gibson struggled, and
Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) didn't play a snap. Although Stevenson is the incumbent No. 1 running back and Gibson also earned a start in 2024, Henderson has looked like the Patriots' best and most dependable running back so far this summer. The rookie figures to earn the starting job at some point this season, and we can't rule out the possibility of him getting the first snap in Week 1. Henderson is the most intriguing Patriots player in fantasy football drafts with a highly justifiable ADP of 59 (RB20).
--Andersen PickardSource: NFL.com
August 16, 2025
New York Yankees first baseman
Paul Goldschmidt (knee) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Goldschmidt will now miss his third straight game due to right knee soreness. For now, fantasy managers should consider Goldschmidt as day-to-day. He'll get one more chance on Sunday to suit up against his former team. In the meantime,
Ben Rice will take over at first base and bat second versus right-hander
Sonny Gray. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
August 16, 2025
New England Patriots quarterback
Joshua Dobbs completed 11 of his 16 pass attempts for 106 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions during Saturday's preseason win over the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran backup looked solid, albeit against the Vikings' second-team defense. With only
Drake Maye and
Ben Wooldridge alongside him in the Patriots' quarterback room, Dobbs is in line to earn the backup job ahead of Week 1. The 30-year-old has seen increased opportunities over the last few seasons, including the 2023 campaign in which he threw for 13 touchdowns with the Vikings and Arizona Cardinals. He spent 2024 backing up
Brock Purdy in San Francisco but did attempt 47 passes through two games (one start). If Maye were to suffer an injury, Dobbs possesses the experience, mobility, and arm needed to keep the Patriots competitive down the stretch.
--Andersen PickardSource: NFL.com
August 16, 2025
New York Yankees outfielder
Cody Bellinger (illness) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. At first, Bellinger appeared to be getting a routine rest day which he certainly needed given his current slump at the plate. Now, it's being reported that Bellinger is absent from the lineup due to an illness. This shouldn't be something that lands Bellinger on the injured list. Fantasy managers should consider Bellinger as day-to-day.
Jasson Dominguez,
Trent Grisham, and
Jose Caballero will cover the outfield for the Yankees on Saturday.
--Andy WebbSource: Katie Woo
August 16, 2025
San Francisco 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey has been outstanding in training camp, drawing high praise from head coach Kyle Shanahan, who said the star back is "as fast as he's been." After injuries limited him to just four games last season, McCaffrey looks fully healthy and back to form. The do-it-all back is only two years removed from a 2023 campaign in which he racked up 2,023 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns. His strong camp showing has fantasy managers regaining confidence, and possibly pushing his ADP back into the mid-first round as an elite RB1 option.
--Shaun AlbinSource: David Lombardi
August 16, 2025
New England Patriots quarterback
Drake Maye completed four of his seven pass attempts for 46 yards during Saturday's preseason win over the Minnesota Vikings. His first drive led to a punt, while the second resulted in a
TreVeyon Henderson rushing touchdown. Maye's performance was nothing special; some of his passes either sailed over his receivers or required them to change direction to catch the pass so they were unable to turn upfield for extra yardage. He also took an inexcusable delay of game penalty. The preseason is the perfect time for players to learn from their mistakes, so perhaps Maye will come out even stronger during next week's contest in preparation for his second NFL season. Nevertheless, his accuracy and ability to lead the offense will be worth monitoring as Maye looks to avoid the notorious sophomore slump.
--Andersen PickardSource: NFL.com
August 16, 2025
Colorado Rockies shortstop
Orlando Arcia (elbow) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Arcia missed the minimum 10 days while dealing with elbow inflammation. Despite being activated, Arcia isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's possible that Arcia moves into a part-time role with the Rockies likely wanting to get some of their younger players more playing time down the stretch. That being said, Arcia isn't someone that needs to be rostered in fantasy formats right now. In a corresponding move,
Aaron Schunk has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque to make room for Arcia on the active roster.
--Andy WebbSource: Rockies Club Information
August 16, 2025
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is optimistic about having his full quarterback group available for the team's preseason finale. Rookies
Shedeur Sanders (oblique) and
Dillon Gabriel (hamstring) have missed time in camp, while
Kenny Pickett (hamstring) has been sidelined since late July. Veteran
Joe Flacco has been the only consistent participant. With the regular season approaching, the Browns want extended looks at their depth chart behind Flacco. While none of the young quarterbacks project to hold redraft fantasy value, Sanders remains an intriguing dynasty stash given his pedigree and potential role in Cleveland's long-term plans.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Judy Battista
August 16, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles running back
Montrell Johnson Jr. had six carries for 20 yards in a 22-13 loss to the Browns on Saturday. The Eagles didn't run the ball much in general against Cleveland, with only 19 attempts across the whole team. Johnson tied with fellow back
Keilan Robinson for the most carries for Philadelphia but managed to outrun him by 11 yards. The entire Philly offense was in shambles in Week 2 of the preseason, with seven drives going for less than five yards. Johnson is listed as the fourth RB on the Eagles depth chart, and the undrafted rookie will struggle to see touches behind more experienced players such as
Saquon Barkley and
AJ Dillon.
--Ricky Maloney - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
Houston Astros shortstop
Jeremy Pena (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This marks the second game in a row that Pena has missed due to an illness. It doesn't sound like something that is going to land him on the injured list. For now, fantasy managers should consider Pena as day-to-day.
Mauricio Dubon will draw another start at shortstop and bat seventh versus right-hander
Rico Garcia on Saturday.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
August 16, 2025
San Francisco 49ers running back
Patrick Taylor Jr. (shoulder) was ruled out after leaving Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders. Taylor is battling with rookie
Isaac Guerendo and
Jordan James for depth roles behind
Christian McCaffrey. The 27-year-old carried 39 times for 183 yards and one touchdown last season and is valued by the staff for his ability to contribute on special teams. While today's setback isn't ideal, Taylor still has a solid chance to make the roster as a depth option. He remains off the fantasy radar outside of deep dynasty formats tied to McCaffrey insurance.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Ian Rapoport
August 16, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
De'Von Achane (lower body) is expected to miss some time this preseason after sustaining a soft-tissue injury to his lower body. Head coach Mike McDaniel downplayed concerns, saying he expects Achane to be ready for Week 1 against the Colts. Still, fantasy managers should track updates closely, as soft tissue injuries can linger. Before the setback, Achane was being drafted as an early second-round pick thanks to his explosive speed and big-play upside in Miami's dynamic offense. While his long-term outlook remains positive, his current ADP could dip slightly in upcoming drafts.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Cameron Wolfe
August 16, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
Ainias Smith caught two passes on two targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 22-13 loss to the Cleveland Browns. In a woeful showing for the Eagles passing game as a whole, Smith was the leading receiver for his team with this performance. His highlight play came in a nine-yard scoring catch from a
Kyle McCord pass across the middle of the field just before halftime. The second-year wideout didn't get many snaps last year and is currently slotted as the sixth WR on Philly's depth chart. While he was the most productive receiver out there for the Eagles today, that's not saying much. Smith needs to get more involved in the offense before having any fantasy value for this upcoming season.
--Ricky Maloney - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
The Eagles defense and special teams unit was the highlight for Philadelphia in their 22-13 loss to the Browns in Week 2 of the preseason. On Cleveland's second drive of the game, quarterback
Dillon Gabriel was intercepted by rookie safety Andrew Mukuba who ran the turnover back for a 75-yard touchdown-one of Philly's two scores on the day. Just a few minutes later, Mukuba also recovered a fumble in opposition territory on a bad handoff which set the Eagles up for their other touchdown. In the second half, the Browns offense was held to just three points, in part thanks to a Philadelphia fourth-down stop in the red zone. While the Eagles do face some tough offenses in the upcoming season, they had the fifth-most fantasy points at the D/ST position last year and are worth keeping an eye on for more favorable matchups in 2025.
--Ricky Maloney - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback
Kyle McCord completed 8-of-16 passes for 47 yards and a touchdown, and tacked on two rushing yards on a single attempt in Saturday's 22-13 loss to the Browns. Despite the lackluster stat line, McCord was actually Philly's leading passer of the game after relieving
Dorian Thompson-Robinson midway through the second quarter. The Eagles offense struggled overall on the day, mustering just 88 yards on that side of the ball. Their longest drive-of 31 yards-resulted in their lone offensive touchdown, which was a nine-yard pass from McCord. The rookie sixth-round draft pick currently sits in the fourth QB spot on the depth chart, and likely won't get much playing time in the 2025 season.
--Ricky Maloney - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 16, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Shane Bieber (elbow) thrived in his third and likely final rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. Bieber fired seven innings of shutout ball with six hits allowed and four strikeouts against no walks. The former AL Cy Young winner threw 90 pitches (64 strikes), which should put him in line to join the Blue Jays sometime next week. Bieber hasn't pitched in the majors since April 2, 2024, and has spent 15 months on the comeback trail from Tommy John surgery. He has yet to suit up for the Jays, who acquired him from the Cleveland Guardians at the July 31 trade deadline. Despite the long layoff, the 30-year-old comes with serious upside and could be an asset for Toronto and fantasy managers down the stretch.
--Connor ByrneSource: MiLB.com
August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (knee) was injured during Saturday's EuroBasket exhibition versus Latvia after a Slovenian teammate fell on his right knee. Fortunately, the injury "is not believed to be serious," with NBA insider Marc Stein reporting Doncic was diagnosed with a contusion. The 26-year-old was moved to the Lakers ahead of last season's trade deadline after spending his entire career with the Dallas Mavericks. He appeared in 28 regular-season contests for Los Angeles, averaging 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 1.6 steals. With that in mind, he is arguably the top fantasy option in any format heading into the 2025 campaign, especially after he focused on his diet and conditioning this offseason. As far as his immediate future is concerned, he should be considered day-to-day, so there's a good chance he'll be ready to go when Slovenia faces Poland on August 28.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Marc Stein
August 16, 2025
The Washington Nationals announced that they have requested unconditional release waivers on first baseman
Nathaniel Lowe. The team designated Lowe for assignment on Thursday, and he'll hit free agency once he clears waivers. Nobody is going to take on the remainder of Lowe's $10.3 million salary, so he's on his way to the open market after a disappointing few months with the Nationals. Lowe was a quality hitter with the Rangers from 2021-24, but after joining the Nationals in an offseason trade, he could only muster a .216/.292/.373 line with 16 homers, 68 RBI, and 50 runs scored in 490 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: Washington Nationals
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Detroit Tigers outfielder/shortstop
Javier Baez is out of the lineup for a meeting with the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Wenceel Perez will play center field and hit sixth against right-hander
Zebby Matthews, and
Trey Sweeney will handle shortstop and bat eighth. After recording an ugly .426 OPS in July, Baez has rebounded with an .830 mark over 13 games this month. It's been a resurgent season overall for Baez, who has bounced back from three straight awful years to hit a useful .271/.298/.429 with 11 homers, 49 RBI, 49 runs scored, and five stolen bases in 359 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
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