NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Friday, August 21, 2026

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With Tory Horton unavailable and Jake Bobo likely out for the season, Emmanuel Henderson Jr has an opportunity to stake his claim for a roster spot in Seattle's depleted wide receiver depth chart at the midway point of preseason.

With Tory Horton unavailable and Jake Bobo likely out for the season, Cody White has an opportunity to stake his claim for a roster spot in Seattle's depleted wide receiver depth chart at the midway point of preseason.

With Tory Horton unavailable and Jake Bobo likely out for the season, Ricky White III has an opportunity to stake his claim for a roster spot in Seattle's depleted wide receiver depth chart at the midway point of preseason.

With Tory Horton unavailable and Jake Bobo likely out for the season, Montorie Foster Jr has an opportunity to stake his claim for a roster spot in Seattle's depleted wide receiver depth chart at the midway point of preseason.

Seahawks receiver Jake Bobo is likely out for the season after suffering a knee injury during the joint scrimmage with the Titans, further depleting Seattle's wide receiver depth at the midway point of preseason.

Second-year Seahawks receiver Tory Horton, who recovered from a season-ending cracked tibia to participate in most training camp practices, will be out for an unspecified period of time. Head coach Mike Macdonald declined to disclose the reason—whether injury or personal matter—saying only 'He's going to be out for a period of time.' Horton missed the preseason opener against Dallas and will miss Sunday's game at Tennessee. The timeline remains vague, ranging from days to weeks.

With Tory Horton unavailable and Jake Bobo likely out for the season, Emmanuel Henderson Jr has an opportunity to stake his claim for a roster spot on the Seahawks at a critical midway point of preseason when the wide receiver depth is stretched.

With Tory Horton unavailable and Jake Bobo likely out for the season, Cody White has an opportunity to stake his claim for a roster spot on the Seahawks at a critical midway point of preseason when the wide receiver depth is stretched.

With Tory Horton unavailable and Jake Bobo likely out for the season, Ricky White III has an opportunity to stake his claim for a roster spot on the Seahawks at a critical midway point of preseason when the wide receiver depth is stretched.

With Tory Horton unavailable and Jake Bobo likely out for the season, Montorie Foster Jr has an opportunity to stake his claim for a roster spot on the Seahawks at a critical midway point of preseason when the wide receiver depth is stretched.

Seahawks receiver Jake Bobo is likely out for the season after suffering a knee injury during the Titans scrimmage, significantly impacting Seattle's wide receiver depth chart at the midway point of preseason.

Second-year Seahawks receiver Tory Horton, who recovered from a season-ending cracked tibia to return for training camp, is now out for an unspecified period of time. Head coach Mike Macdonald declined to disclose the reason, stating only 'He's still working through his stuff' and 'He's going to be out for a period of time,' without clarifying whether the absence is injury-related or personal. Horton missed the preseason opener against Dallas and will miss Sunday's game at Tennessee.

Andrews is a bust candidate because he has less than 700 receiving yards in each of the last three seasons and finished with a career-low 8.8 yards per reception last year; at 31 years old, he is still being drafted as a fringe TE1, likely buoyed by the idea that he will have a bigger role after backup Isaiah Likely left in free agency for the Giants; instead, the source recommends waiting a few rounds and drafting Chig Okonkwo, Terrance Ferguson, or AJ Barner.

Henry is a bust candidate because at 32 years old, he is two years older than his new offensive coordinator Lamar Jackson, who is in a pseudo-contract year; Baltimore finally has promising young wide receivers to help Zay Flowers, who just received a huge extension; while it's easy to say Henry has to slow down at some point, there are enough team factors to think he might not outperform his ADP; Kenneth Walker, Omarion Hampton, or De'Von Achane are better running back options in the second round.

Smith-Njigba is a bust candidate because new Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury has never called plays before at any level of football, while former coordinator Klint Kubiak was good enough to elevate the Seahawks to a Super Bowl and land a head coaching gig with the Raiders; that transition alone makes it improbable that Smith-Njigba repeats as fantasy's overall WR1, which is the goal of taking a wide receiver in the first round.

Barkley is a bust candidate because at 29 years old, he is unlikely to ever again see the workload he got in 2024 when he turned 345 carries and 33 receptions into 2,283 yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns; his numbers dipped dramatically in 2025 and he finished as a high-end RB2, yet he is being drafted between the fifth and eighth running back in 2026, with managers counting on a return to what will almost certainly be the best season of his career—a bet that usually doesn't pay off with running backs in their late 20s; James Cook and Chase Brown have much higher ceilings at the end of the first round.

Dart is a bust candidate because it's hard to have faith in the Giants' offensive line, and he carries the same hardheaded style of play and risk as Skattebo; his outlook would be stronger if the Giants had a better receiving corps, but he's counting on a healthy Malik Nabers and a huge jump from free agent signee Isaiah Likely to be even average at the position.

Skattebo is a bust candidate because despite a fun rookie season, he finished with just 125 touches before getting hurt; the Giants signing Najee Harris suggests Skattebo is headed toward a lighter workload than his ADP would suggest; the source recommends taking Javonte Williams, Travis Etienne Jr., or David Montgomery in the same range instead.

Love is a bust candidate in the first three rounds because he is dealing with a high ankle sprain that can linger, has backfield competition from Tyler Allgeier and James Conner, and is an injured rookie on a bad team likely to split time; however, he looks much better value in the fourth or fifth round than the second, where many outlets had him before the ankle injury.

Daniels is a bust candidate not because of his talent but because of his price as the fifth QB off the board; he finished in that same range in his rookie breakout season and his 2025 down year is not priced in; the source recommends taking Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson if you want a top-tier QB, or waiting for Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, or Trevor Lawrence, who could all reasonably finish ahead of Daniels.

Rice is a bust candidate in the third round because if the Chiefs offense flows through new running back Kenneth Walker as Patrick Mahomes eases back in after tearing an ACL, there are much better wide receiver options available; DeVonta Smith, Chris Olave, and Tee Higgins all carry similar injury risk but have more upside and less uncertainty.

Despite finishing with 126 catches for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns last year, McBride is a bust candidate because new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was in over his head the last time he called plays with the Jets in 2024; the source recommends avoiding McBride in the second round and instead reaching for Brock Bowers, or waiting to take Tucker Kraft, Sam LaPorta, or Harold Fannin Jr. in the fifth or sixth round.

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Rashod Bateman was arrested on a family violence charge after allegedly breaking the windshield of a car carrying his 3-month-old daughter and her mother. This legal matter creates uncertainty around his availability and potential suspension risk for the 2026 season.

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Reigning OROY Tetairoa McMillan is ready for action 💯 (via @​Panthers)

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Klubnik, a rookie, took over quarterback duties for the Jets on the drive immediately following Geno Smith's opening possession in the preseason game.

Wilson made one catch for 10 yards on Geno Smith's opening preseason drive, indicating early-game involvement but limited volume in the limited sample.

Woods caught a 13-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith on the Jets' opening preseason drive, demonstrating early involvement in the offense.

Smith made his preseason debut with an efficient, effective 10-play, 69-yard scoring drive; he went 7-for-7 for 65 yards and a touchdown (13-yard pass to Jelani Woods), hitting six different receivers. The source notes this was his only drive before being replaced by rookie Cade Klubnik.

By my count Juice Williams had 1 snap with the starters and Omar Cooper Jr is done playing Isaiah 🤝 Bisi

Tight end Jelani Woods was found wide open for a 13-yard touchdown on Geno Smith's opening preseason drive against Steelers starters, suggesting early offensive chemistry and potential role in the Jets' passing game.

Wilson, the Jets' No. 1 receiver, caught a 10-yard pass from Geno Smith on the opening preseason drive; the source notes he is a talented receiver who desperately needs to team up with a good quarterback, implying his fantasy upside depends on Smith's performance.

Mitchell caught two passes for 29 yards from Geno Smith on the Jets' opening preseason drive against Steelers starters, demonstrating early connection with the quarterback.

Smith completed his lone preseason drive 7 of 7 for 65 yards and a touchdown against Steelers starters, showing the potential to reclaim form from his 2022–2023 Pro Bowl seasons in Seattle; if he plays at that level, the Jets' offense should be much better than expected, though his 2024 interception spike (15) and poor 2025 Raiders performance raise age-cliff concerns at 36 years old.

Omar Cooper Jr. was out with the Jets’ starting offense for the first two plays of this drive 👀

Competing for the Eagles' top backup quarterback role; performance in Week 1 preseason was not much better than Andy Dalton's, making Saturday's game against New England a proving ground for the backup QB race.

Competing for the Eagles' top backup quarterback role; started Week 1 preseason loss to Baltimore, dropping back only six times and completing three passes for 20 yards, making Saturday's trip to New England a proving ground for the backup QB race.

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Looks like Omar Cooper Jr. was out with the starting Jets offense for the first two plays of this preseason game. Off the field for the third, fourth and fifth snap, all of which came out of a two WR look. Mason Taylor was the move TE and Jeremy Ruckert the in-line. The next snap was out of a spread look on third down where Cooper was back on the field on third down in the slot.

Looks like Omar Cooper Jr. was out with the starting Jets offense for the first two plays of this preseason game. Off the field for the third, fourth and fifth snap, all of which came out of a two WR look. Mason Taylor was the move TE and Jeremy Ruckert the in-line. The next snap was out of a spread look on third down where Cooper was back on the field on third down in the slot.

Looks like Omar Cooper Jr. was out with the starting Jets offense for the first two plays of this preseason game. Off the field for the third, fourth and fifth snap, all of which came out of a two WR look. Mason Taylor was the move TE and Jeremy Ruckert the in-line. The next snap was out of a spread look on third down where Cooper was back on the field on third down in the slot.

Justin Jefferson projects for 223.2 PPG with a current utilization of 9.4 PPG.

De'Von Achane projects for 226.9 PPG with a current utilization of 18.0 PPG.

Miami Dolphins running back projected at 226.9 PPG; comes off the board in the second round; has bye week 6, which is the first big test of 2026 when Bengals, Lions, Dolphins and Vikings hit their byes; stacking Dolphins will result in missing first- and second-round picks during week 6.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver projected at 223.2 PPG; comes off the board in the second round; has bye week 6, which is the first big test of 2026 when Bengals, Lions, Dolphins and Vikings hit their byes; stacking Vikings will result in missing first- and second-round picks during week 6.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback ranked 88th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.

Dallas Cowboys running back ranked 39th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver ranked 26th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver ranked 9th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver ranked 99th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver ranked 82nd overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.

Arizona Cardinals running back ranked 28th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.

Arizona Cardinals tight end ranked 25th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.

New York Jets running back ranked 34th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.

New York Jets wide receiver ranked 31st overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end ranked 21st overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 13.

Las Vegas Raiders running back ranked 12th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 13.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver ranked 100th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 13.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver ranked 73rd overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 13.

Indianapolis Colts tight end ranked 63rd overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 13.

Indianapolis Colts running back ranked 11th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 13.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback ranked 42nd overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 13.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver ranked 32nd overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 13.

Baltimore Ravens running back ranked 18th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 13.

Seattle Seahawks running back ranked 65th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 12.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver ranked 5th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 12.

New England Patriots running back ranked 64th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

New England Patriots running back ranked 60th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

New England Patriots quarterback ranked 48th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

New England Patriots wide receiver ranked 19th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Los Angeles Rams running back ranked 96th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver ranked 47th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Los Angeles Rams running back ranked 40th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver ranked 4th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver ranked 86th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Green Bay Packers tight end ranked 71st overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver ranked 56th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Green Bay Packers running back ranked 37th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Cleveland Browns tight end ranked 75th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Cleveland Browns running back ranked 52nd overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Atlanta Falcons tight end ranked 91st overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver ranked 15th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.

Atlanta Falcons running back ranked 2nd overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11, which is the biggest obstacle week when six teams are off.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back ranked 89th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 10.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver ranked 81st overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 10.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back ranked 57th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 10.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver ranked 41st overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 10.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver ranked 95th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 16.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback ranked 58th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 16.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver ranked 24th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 16.

Philadelphia Eagles running back ranked 16th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 16.

Jayden Reed is ranked 86th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Tucker Kraft is ranked 71st in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Christian Watson is ranked 56th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Josh Jacobs is ranked 37th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Harold Fannin is ranked 75th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Quinshon Judkins is ranked 52nd in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Kyle Pitts is ranked 91st in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Drake London is ranked 15th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Bijan Robinson is ranked 2nd in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Kenneth Gainwell is ranked 89th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Chris Godwin is ranked 81st in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Bucky Irving is ranked 57th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Emeka Egbuka is ranked 41st in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.

Makai Lemon is ranked 95th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.

Jalen Hurts is ranked 58th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.

DeVonta Smith is ranked 24th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.

Saquon Barkley is ranked 16th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.

J.K. Dobbins is ranked 93rd in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.

RJ Harvey is ranked 78th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.

Jaylen Waddle is ranked 36th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.

Caleb Williams is ranked 70th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.

Rome Odunze is ranked 67th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.

D'Andre Swift is ranked 49th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.

Luther Burden is ranked 44th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.

Colston Loveland is ranked 38th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.

Makai Lemon ranked 95th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Philadelphia).

Jalen Hurts ranked 58th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Philadelphia).

DeVonta Smith ranked 24th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Philadelphia).

Saquon Barkley ranked 16th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Philadelphia).

J.K. Dobbins ranked 93rd in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Denver).

RJ Harvey ranked 78th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Denver).

Jaylen Waddle ranked 36th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Denver).

Caleb Williams ranked 70th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Chicago).

Rome Odunze ranked 67th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Chicago).

D'Andre Swift ranked 49th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Chicago).

Luther Burden ranked 44th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Chicago).

Colston Loveland ranked 38th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Chicago).

Wan'Dale Robinson ranked 87th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 9 (Tennessee).

Tony Pollard ranked 79th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 9 (Tennessee).

Carnell Tate ranked 68th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 9 (Tennessee).

Michael Pittman ranked 98th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 9 (Pittsburgh).

DK Metcalf ranked 80th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 9 (Pittsburgh).

Rico Dowdle ranked 76th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 9 (Pittsburgh).

Jaylen Warren ranked 66th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 9 (Pittsburgh).

Brock Purdy ranked 92nd in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 8 (San Francisco).

Mike Evans ranked 50th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 8 (San Francisco).

Christian McCaffrey ranked 6th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 8 (San Francisco).

Jaxson Dart ranked 83rd in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 8 (New York Giants).

Cam Skattebo ranked 46th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 8 (New York Giants).

Malik Nabers ranked 22nd in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 8 (New York Giants).

Travis Etienne ranked 45th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 8 (New Orleans).

Chris Olave ranked 29th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 8 (New Orleans).

David Montgomery ranked 53rd in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 8 (Houston).

Nico Collins ranked 23rd in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 8 (Houston).

Stefon Diggs ranked 97th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Washington).

Terry McLaurin ranked 55th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Washington).

Jayden Daniels ranked 51st in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Washington).

Justin Herbert ranked 72nd in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Los Angeles Chargers).

Ladd McConkey ranked 43rd in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Los Angeles Chargers).

Omarion Hampton ranked 20th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Los Angeles Chargers).

Jakobi Meyers ranked 84th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Jacksonville).

Trevor Lawrence ranked 77th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Jacksonville).

Brian Thomas ranked 74th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Jacksonville).

Parker Washington ranked 69th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Jacksonville).

Bhayshul Tuten ranked 54th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Jacksonville).

DJ Moore ranked 59th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Buffalo).

Josh Allen ranked 30th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Buffalo).

James Cook ranked 8th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Buffalo).

Justin Jefferson ranked 10th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 7 (Minnesota).

De'Von Achane ranked 14th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 6 (Miami).

Sam LaPorta ranked 94th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 6 (Detroit).

Jameson Williams ranked 62nd in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 6 (Detroit).

Amon-Ra St. Brown ranked 7th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 6 (Detroit).

Jahmyr Gibbs ranked 1st in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 6 (Detroit).

Joe Burrow ranked 61st in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 6 (Cincinnati).

Tee Higgins ranked 33rd in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 6 (Cincinnati).

Chase Brown ranked 17th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 6 (Cincinnati).

Ja'Marr Chase ranked 3rd in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 6 (Cincinnati).

Chuba Hubbard ranked 90th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 5 (Arizona).

Jonathon Brooks ranked 85th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 5 (Arizona).

Tetairoa McMillan ranked 35th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 5 (Arizona).

Rashee Rice ranked 27th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 5 (Kansas City).

Kenneth Walker ranked 13th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 5 (Kansas City).

Quarterback Jaxson Dart performed effectively during joint practice with Miami, throwing the ball as effectively as he has all summer; Dart noted that facing a different defense brought freshness to the passing game and helped the team make progress toward its offensive goals, though head coach Harbaugh indicated Dart may see limited or no work in preseason game No. 2.

According to Georgia court records, Ravens WR Rashod Bateman faces these three charges stemming from a June incident. @​TMZ_Sports was first to report. (1/2) [Retweeted](

Rashod Bateman was arrested in June and faces three charges in connection with a family violence incident in Georgia involving a car window and his 3-month-old child. The Ravens and NFL are reviewing the matter, which is pending legal action. This off-field legal situation creates uncertainty around his availability and fantasy relevance.

Wide receiver for the Colts with no clear replacement identified heading into the season. The Colts are expected to play in high-scoring games (47.79 avg O/U, 8th in league) despite offensive regression, but the lack of clarity on Pittman's role and replacement creates uncertainty around target distribution.

Wide receiver signed by the Colts to address personnel issues with Alec Pierce looking iffy for the start of the year. Indianapolis is expected to play in high-scoring games (47.79 avg O/U, 8th in league) despite offensive regression, suggesting defensive weakness will create volume opportunities for Allen.

Wide receiver for the Colts with personnel issues heading into the season, looking iffy for the start of the year. This uncertainty prompted the Colts to sign Keenan Allen. Despite Indianapolis' offensive regression (27.4 PPG last year to 23.35 implied this year, 17th), Vegas expects them to play in high-scoring games (47.79 avg O/U, 8th), suggesting defensive weakness will create volume opportunities.

Running back being drafted ahead of Kyren Williams despite coming into the season hurt and playing for the worst team in football. The source questions this ADP positioning, noting that Williams' elite offensive environment and game script advantages make him a superior value despite Love's potential talent.

Receiver for the Rams, the highest-scoring projected offense in the league. The source notes not to fade Ferguson at cost despite the Rams' expected second-half lead game script (45.7% pass rate when leading in 2nd half, 11th in the league). Even with more run-heavy play-calling in leads, Ferguson's elite offense context should support his ADP.

Wide receiver for the Rams, the highest-scoring projected offense in the league. The source notes not to fade Adams at cost despite the Rams' expected second-half lead game script (45.7% pass rate when leading in 2nd half, 11th in the league). Even with more run-heavy play-calling in leads, Adams' elite offense and target volume should support his ADP.

Wide receiver for the Rams, the highest-scoring projected offense in the league. The source notes not to fade Nacua at cost despite the Rams' expected second-half lead game script (45.7% pass rate when leading in 2nd half, 11th in the league). Even with more run-heavy play-calling in leads, Nacua's elite offense and target volume should support his ADP.

RB32 with ADP of 88.4 on Underdog in the Rams' elite offensive environment (26.62 implied PPG). The source identifies Corum as a great pick with colossal contingent upside and standalone value; his four best regular-season games came in Weeks 13-16, suggesting playoff-window upside. Drafted after Kyren Williams but offers similar elite offense context at a discount.

Starting running back for the Rams, the highest-scoring projected offense in the league (26.62 implied PPG). The Rams are favored in 94% of games by an average of 4.85 points, creating elite volume and game script advantages. The source notes Williams is being drafted ahead of Jeremiah Love despite Love's injury status and worse team context, suggesting Williams' ADP undervalues his elite offensive environment and lead-heavy game script setup.

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Taylor received three consecutive rushing attempts up the middle in the third quarter as Jacksonville went three-and-out, indicating limited offensive production on the drive.

Boyd was targeted by Joey Aguilar in the fourth quarter on what the source described as a 'heat check' but the pass was off-target and dropped, indicating an incomplete pass attempt.

Horn Jr. executed a reverse play for Carolina in the second quarter that gained significant yardage and helped the Panthers cross midfield.

Morris was targeted by Carter Bradley in the second quarter, catching a quick pass as part of Jacksonville's offensive game plan.

Long was targeted in the end zone by Carter Bradley late in the second quarter but the pass was narrowly missed, indicating involvement in Jacksonville's red zone offense.

Washington caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Trask in the fourth quarter, demonstrating involvement in Carolina's red zone offense.

Wortham was targeted twice by Joey Aguilar in the fourth quarter, catching passes of 17 yards and 15 yards, demonstrating involvement in Jacksonville's passing attack.

Peña impressed in the second half, catching multiple passes including a 21-yard in-breaking route in the third quarter and a 29-yard touchdown pass from Joey Aguilar in the fourth quarter, demonstrating consistent involvement and playmaking ability.

Taylor caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Kenny Pickett in the third quarter, demonstrating involvement in the Panthers' passing attack and red zone offense.

Dallas carried the ball three consecutive times in the third quarter but fumbled on the final attempt, turning the ball over to Carolina and ending Jacksonville's possession.

Dillon scored on a 7-yard rushing touchdown for Carolina in the second quarter, demonstrating involvement in the Panthers' red zone offense and goal-line carries.

Brooks was targeted on a 3rd-and-6 play but was beaten by Jaguars linebacker Branson Combs, who recorded a sack against Bryce Young, indicating defensive pressure on the Panthers' running back in pass protection situations.

Tremble was targeted by Carolina's starting quarterback Bryce Young early in the game, catching a 15-yard pass during the Panthers' opening drive that helped set up a touchdown.

McMillan was targeted by Carolina's starting quarterback Bryce Young, catching a 17-yard pass that helped set up a touchdown drive in the first quarter, demonstrating early involvement in the Panthers' offensive scheme.

Abdullah saw limited rushing production early in the game, with a 3rd-and-2 run that went nowhere, but later in the second quarter showed more involvement in the passing game with receptions of 8, 18, and 11 yards that helped put Jacksonville in field goal range late in the half.

Cameron was a primary target alongside CJ Williams in Jacksonville's second drive, catching passes of 22 yards and 19 yards as part of the offensive game plan, indicating significant involvement in the Jaguars' passing attack during preseason action.

Williams was heavily featured in Jacksonville's offensive game plan during the preseason matchup, catching multiple passes including a 6-yarder, 8-yarder, and 5-yarder as part of what the source described as 'the CJ Williams and Josh Cameron show' on the Jaguars' second drive, demonstrating consistent target volume and involvement in the passing game.

Carried the ball on 3rd-and-2 but the run went nowhere, resulting in a failed conversion on Jacksonville's opening offensive drive in preseason Week 2.

Received a 6-yard pass and carried the ball for a 2-yard rush on Jacksonville's opening offensive drive in preseason Week 2, showing early involvement in the offense.

Returned the opening kickoff to Carolina's 33-yard line in preseason Week 2 action, demonstrating involvement in special teams and offensive opportunities early in the game.

@​MaioccoNBCS believes WR Mike Evans (quad) will be ready to play in Week 1 vs. the Rams. "I think they're playing it safe."

Dell recovering from injury and in and out of practice all camp; injury recovery status prompted Texans to sign veteran WRs Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones, suggesting Texans cannot count on Dell for week one.

Noel recovering from injury and in and out of practice all camp; injury recovery status prompted Texans to sign veteran WRs Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones, suggesting Texans cannot count on Noel for week one.

Higgins' presence in Texans WR room left slot position role unclear heading into camp; Shepard signing suggests Texans uncertain about Higgins or other slot options like Jaylin Noel and Tank Dell to fill that role.

Jones signed by Texans as border/outside receiver at 6'2"; caught 12 balls in 2025 with Cardinals before major knee injury in November; career includes two 100+ target seasons and best year in 2022 with Jacksonville (82 catches, 823 yards); signing complicates depth chart with only one preseason game to evaluate both Shepard and Jones before final cutdown.

Shepard signed by Texans as veteran slot candidate; 39 catches, 371 yards, 1 TD with Tampa Bay last season; career totals 443 receptions, 4800 yards; at 5'10" fits slot position role that was unclear with Jayden Higgins in camp; Texans brought him in to address vacancy in WR room after Jaylin Noel and Tank Dell injury recovery concerns.

Geno Smith will start at quarterback for the New York Jets in their preseason Week 2 game against the Steelers, according to SNY TV's Connor Hughes.

Rookie Germie Bernard made an impressive debut in preseason Week 1 and the source is tracking how he will perform in the Week 2 matchup against the Jets.

Roman Wilson has generated late camp buzz and the source is monitoring whether he can translate that positive preseason momentum into on-field production in the Week 2 game against the Jets.

The source notes that 2025 third-round pick Kaleb Johnson's playing time and snap count in preseason Week 2 will be telling; if he does not see more carries and snaps this week, it seemingly indicates his time in Pittsburgh may be coming to an abrupt end.

Rookie Drew Allar is set to see playing time in the Steelers' preseason Week 2 game against the Jets, with the extent of his opportunity—whether he gets an extended look or limited snaps—still to be determined by Mike McCarthy.

Will Howard will start at quarterback for the Steelers in their preseason Week 2 game against the Jets, with rookie Drew Allar set to sub in at some point during the game.

Rookie Germie Bernard had an impressive debut in preseason Week 1 and is expected to follow up that performance in the game against the Jets.

Roman Wilson has generated camp buzz and the source is tracking whether he can translate that positive preseason momentum to on-field production in the game against the Jets.

2025 third-round pick Kaleb Johnson's playing time and snap count in preseason Week 2 are in question; if he does not see more carries and snaps this week, it seemingly indicates his time in Pittsburgh may be coming to an abrupt end, suggesting roster uncertainty.

Rookie Drew Allar is set to sub in at quarterback during the Steelers' preseason Week 2 game against the Jets; the extent of his playing time—whether he gets the entire second half or an even more extended look—remains to be determined, but the absence of Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph gives young QBs a real opportunity to showcase their development.

Will Howard will get the start at quarterback in the Steelers' preseason Week 2 game against the Jets, with rookie Drew Allar set to sub in at some point; whether Howard gets the entire first half or Allar receives an extended look remains to be seen.

Rashod Bateman had been mysteriously missing at random points during the offseason and now we potentially have an answer

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman has been arrested on domestic violence charges, per @​TMZ_Sports

Sam Darnold on rookie RB Jadarian Price: "He's a special player. He's a really special player ... Whether it's catching passes out of the backfield, catching screens, running in between the tackles, outside of the tackles, he can really do it all."

On offense, Xavier Legette (who got rolled up on Wed.), Chuba Hubbard (ankle), Ja’seem Reed and Haynes King (hamstring) are out. Starting OL expected to play.

On offense, Xavier Legette (who got rolled up on Wed.), Chuba Hubbard (ankle), Ja’seem Reed and Haynes King (hamstring) are out. Starting OL expected to play.

Ravens RB; mentioned in context of Ravens offense stability: 'Ravens offense should be ok cuz of Lamar, Henry & Flowers.' No direct fantasy discussion of Henry; included as part of Ravens' offensive foundation.

Ravens QB; community notes historical pattern: 'Lamar has never supported two fantasy WRs.' Mentioned in context of Lane's ceiling despite Bateman's removal. Ravens offense expected to be 'ok cuz of Lamar, Henry & Flowers' per one comment.

Ravens WR; Bateman arrest has zero fantasy impact on Jones. Multiple comments explicitly state Jones unaffected ('How do people think this affects Zay like literally even a tiny bit at all? It's embarrassing'; 'Zay was gonna do what Zay was gonna do regardless of literally any of these other Ravens receivers'). One comment notes Ravens 'just signed zay jones unfortunately lol.'

Ravens TE; Bateman arrest has zero fantasy impact on Andrews. Multiple comments explicitly state Andrews unaffected ('Andrews is spent,' 'entirely different roles with entirely different skillsets,' 'absence of Bateman would not effect him in any way'). One comment notes Andrews 'been washed for 2 years and always unreliable in clutch moments.' Flowers is Ravens' only reliable receiver; Andrews aging/unreliable per community.

Ravens third-round rookie WR; community bullish on elevated role/breakout potential following Bateman arrest. Multiple comments frame as 'sleeper awakened' and 'stock up.' Lane drafted earlier than fellow rookie Sarratt; flashed more in camp per comments. Ravens WR room now: Flowers (WR1), Andrews (aging/unreliable), Lane (unproven rookie), Sarratt (late-round rookie), two rookie TEs. One comment warns 'don't want Lane above round 12; Lamar has never supported two fantasy WRs.' Sentiment mixed: upside from Bateman's removal vs. unproven rookie risk and Lamar's historical single-WR support.

Arrested June 3, 2026 for allegedly attacking ex's car with 3-month-old inside; broke windshield and driver's side window causing glass lacerations to alleged victim's face. Surrendered same day; court removed no-contact order but ordered completion of class before contact allowed. Case ongoing. 'star' label is TMZ clickbait; Bateman is first-round bust with minimal fantasy impact; underperforming WR2 on Ravens. Speculation he's off Texans trade table. Dark humor dominates (e.g., 'finally acting like a WR1,' 'rage Bateman'). No serious suspension timeline discussed; one comment speculates 3-game ban. Ravens confirmed awareness and league cooperation.

Tyrod Taylor is the Packers' veteran backup quarterback and will receive limited reps in the preseason Week 2 game against Denver as head coach Matt LaFleur focuses on evaluating depth chart options.

Packers QB3 Kyle McCord impressed at home in Week 1 of the preseason and will receive an extended look in the Week 2 road game against Denver, though he faces a tougher task on the road; the Packers' offensive line allowed five sacks in Week 1, which is a concern for McCord's protection.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is limiting Jordan Love's preseason snaps; Love played just one series in the opening preseason loss and will be limited to a drive in the Week 2 game against Denver.

Sam Ehlinger, the Broncos' third-string quarterback, looked good in the opening preseason exhibition win alongside Jarrett Stidham.

Jarrett Stidham is the backup quarterback behind Bo Nix on the Broncos depth chart; he started the AFC title game and is expected to see action in the preseason Week 2 game.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton indicated Bo Nix will play around 14 snaps in the preseason Week 2 game against Green Bay; this marks Nix's first action since suffering a busted ankle in the divisional round.

Jayden Daniels didn't play in Week 1 against Miami but could play a series vs Detroit on Saturday; he was taking a lot of snaps in practice this week with the defense prepping him for the matchup. Daniels only played one series in last year's preseason, but was shut down at the end of the season after coming back from another injury. The Commanders won't have Marcus Mariota to carry the majority of snaps due to an MCL sprain from the Dolphins game, which could increase Daniels' preseason workload.

Marcus Mariota will not carry the majority of snaps in the preseason Week 2 game against Detroit due to an MCL sprain sustained in the Dolphins game.

Jayden Daniels will not get playing time with his projected starting center Nick Allegretti until the regular season begins, if at all; Allegretti was injured on Day 1 of training camp and sidelined again when he returned to practice with soreness in his strained calf, disrupting offensive continuity in the preseason.

Jayden Daniels did not play in Week 1 against Miami but could see action in a series against Detroit on Saturday; he took significant practice snaps this week with the defense prepping him for the Lions matchup. Daniels played only one series in last year's preseason before being shut down at season's end following an injury.

Expected to benefit from improved offensive line play with starting guards Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis making their preseason debuts; the source indicates this could mean bigger holes for Jonathon Brooks and more time for the offense to develop plays.

Expected to play in preseason game against Jacksonville; the source notes there is an extremely slight chance that means we could see actual offensive football from Bryce Young and company this evening, suggesting starter evaluation and offensive performance will be on display.

WR Johnny Wilson was waived/injured due to a lingering knee injury. Wilson being waived removes the biggest WR on the team; the former Eagles draft pick missed the 2025 season due to injuries and was trending in that direction for 2026. He will revert to injured reserve if/when he goes unclaimed through waivers.

WR Brandon Hayes has signed and been waived several times over the past few months by the Eagles; brought back again after less than a week off the roster. Hayes could make a good practice squad candidate and someone who can take extra reps as other receivers like DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon come back from injuries of their own.

Currently recovering from an injury; expected to return to the Eagles receiver rotation, which is why Brandon Hayes is being brought in to take extra reps during the recovery period.

Currently recovering from an injury; expected to return to the Eagles receiver rotation, which is why Brandon Hayes is being brought in to take extra reps during the recovery period.

Brought back to the Eagles roster for the third time in recent months after bouncing on and off since late spring; could serve as a practice squad candidate and take extra reps as other receivers like DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon recover from injuries.

Losing Wilson removes the biggest WR on the Eagles roster and affects the team's overall receiver skill-set variety, which head coach Nick Sirianni and OC Sean Mannion had lauded. His departure limits the Eagles' ability to deploy different receiver archetypes.

Waived/injured by the Eagles due to a lingering knee injury; missed the entire 2025 season due to injuries and was trending toward another injury-plagued year in 2026. Will revert to injured reserve if unclaimed through waivers.

Josh Reynolds was worked out by the Texans alongside Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones on Aug. 21, but did not receive a roster spot. The Texans chose to sign Shepard and Jones instead, leaving Reynolds without a contract.

Justin Watson factors in as a depth piece in the Texans receiver room and may see increased opportunity if the young receivers fail to take advantage of their expanded roles following Jayden Higgins' season-ending injury.

Zay Jones was signed by the Texans on Aug. 21 as a veteran addition to replace Jayden Higgins in the receiver room. He will factor in as a depth piece and must make an impact in practice to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, with only one preseason game remaining before roster cuts.

Sterling Shepard was signed by the Texans on Aug. 21 as a veteran addition to replace Jayden Higgins in the receiver room. He will factor in as a depth piece and must make an impact in practice to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, with only one preseason game remaining before roster cuts.

Jaylin Noel will likely take on a larger role in the Texans receiver room without Jayden Higgins, positioning him as a beneficiary of the second-year receiver's season-ending ACL injury.

Xavier Hutchinson will likely take on a larger role in the Texans receiver room without Jayden Higgins, positioning him as a beneficiary of the second-year receiver's season-ending ACL injury.

Tank Dell is working his way back from a significant knee injury suffered in 2024 that cost him all of 2025. He is expected to take on a larger role in the Texans receiver room following Jayden Higgins' season-ending ACL tear.

Nico Collins is Houston's WR1 but has missed at least two games every season since entering the league in 2021 due to various injuries. The source notes it is crucial for him to remain healthy for the Texans to have any chance at reaching their ceiling in 2026, though he can be penciled in for 1,000 yards whether he misses time or not.

Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders on Aug. 18, an injury that ends his season before it started. The second-year receiver's loss prompted the Texans to sign veteran receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones to fill the void in the receiver room.

You're on the clock... De'Von Achane or Chase Brown? 🤔

You're on the clock... De'Von Achane or Chase Brown? 🤔

Most career games with 100+ receiving yards: 76 - Jerry Rice 75 - 74 - 73 - 72 - 71 - 70 - 69 - 68 - 67 - 65 - 64 - Randy Moss 63 - 62 - 61 - 60 - 59 - Julio Jones/Marvin Harrison

Most career games with 100+ receiving yards: 76 - Jerry Rice 75 - 74 - 73 - 72 - 71 - 70 - 69 - 68 - 67 - 65 - 64 - Randy Moss 63 - 62 - 61 - 60 - 59 - Julio Jones/Marvin Harrison

"Come on man, I lift too" Zachariah Branch doesn't back down

Updated the draft guide and rankings again, especially the late-round targets section! Check the changelog and blurb updates for some thoughts on De'Zhaun Stribling, Sam LaPorta, the Commanders backfield, and more.

Tom Brady, minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, expressed confidence in Mendoza's prospects, stating 'I know how hard he works. He's got a great family and he's coming to a great environment for success,' and invested significantly in acquiring Mendoza's 1-of-1 rookie card as a symbol of belief in his future.

Mendoza was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, establishing him as the franchise's top prospect and primary investment for the coming season.

The encouraging thing about betting on an increased receiving role for James Cook is you don't need much of a route volume change. Cook was 1 of just 10 RBs to cross a 50% route share on 1st and 2nd downs (where the majority of RB receiving production comes) last year, per @​FantasyPtsData. He just needs to get targeted more on those routes (0.18 TPRR last year). That's a skillset we've seen him show in the past (stellar 0.26 TPRR on early downs in '22-'23), and the consistent coachspeak abou...

The encouraging thing about betting on an increased receiving role for James Cook is you don't need much of a route volume change. Cook was 1 of just 10 RBs to cross a 50% route share on 1st and 2nd downs (where the majority of RB receiving production comes). He just needs to get targeted more on those routes (0.18 TPRR last year). That's a skillset we've seen him show in the past (stellar 0.26 TPRR on early downs in '22-'23), and the consistent coachspeak about Cook getting more involvement...

Alvin Kamara is featured in the photo from the Saints-Rams preseason Week 2 matchup at SoFi Stadium, indicating his participation in the game.

Zach predicts Brock Rechsteiner catches 3 passes for 47 yards in the preseason Week 2 game against the Rams.

Zach predicts Kellen Moore tests how versatile Hunter Dekkers is by putting him in at least one position other than QB in the preseason Week 2 matchup.

David predicts the Saints defense picks off Ty Simpson twice in the preseason Week 2 game against the Rams, indicating potential struggles for the Rams QB.

Hayden predicts Kevin Austin Jr. catches 6+ passes in the preseason Week 2 matchup against the Rams.

David predicts Barion Brown catches at least 5 passes and scores a long touchdown in the preseason Week 2 game against the Rams.

Caleb predicts Bryce Lance scores a 70+ yard touchdown in the preseason Week 2 matchup against the Rams.

David predicts Spencer Rattler bounces back with a 70%+ completion percentage, 2 TDs, and no turnovers in the preseason Week 2 game against the Rams.

Caleb predicts Zach Wilson once again outplays Spencer Rattler, resulting in him winning the QB2 job for the Saints.

Kyle predicts Bub Means has a big day, logging 80+ yards on 4+ receptions in the preseason Week 2 game against the Rams.

Nic predicts Ty Chandler records another 50+ yard return in the preseason Week 2 matchup, suggesting continued special teams impact.

The source projects that Zach Wilson will once again outplay Spencer Rattler in the preseason game, resulting in Wilson winning the QB2 job, indicating a positive depth chart outcome and competitive advantage for Wilson.

The source projects that the Saints defense will pick off Ty Simpson twice in the preseason game, indicating expected interception production against the opposing quarterback.

The source projects Ty Chandler to record another 50+ yard return in the preseason game, indicating expected special teams impact and return yardage production.

The source projects that Zach Wilson will once again outplay Spencer Rattler in the preseason game, resulting in Wilson winning the QB2 job over Rattler, indicating a negative depth chart outcome for Rattler.

The source projects Kevin Austin Jr. to catch 6+ passes in the preseason game, indicating expected significant receiving opportunity.

The source indicates that offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will test Hunter Dekkers' versatility by putting him in at least one position other than quarterback, suggesting potential positional flexibility and expanded role exploration.

The source projects Bub Means to have a big day with 80+ yards on 4+ receptions in the preseason game, indicating expected offensive involvement and production.

The source projects Bryce Lance to score a 70+ yard touchdown in the preseason game, indicating expected deep-ball opportunity and explosive play potential.

The source projects Brock Rechsteiner to catch 3 passes for 47 yards in the preseason game, suggesting meaningful receiving opportunity and production.

The source projects Barion Brown to catch at least 5 passes and score a long touchdown in the preseason matchup, indicating expected offensive involvement and big-play potential.

49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling (No. 33 overall pick, 2026 NFL Draft) has impressed in preseason despite the absence of Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, George Kittle, and Deebo Samuel Sr. In his second consecutive preseason game, Stribling caught 4 of 5 targets for 46 yards, all in the first quarter; in his prior game, he led San Francisco with 63 yards on 7 receptions, all in the first half. He is the first player in at least 20 years to total 11 catches within the first 20 minutes of two consecutive preseason games, surpassing the previous record of 10 set by Dez Bryant (2013 Cowboys) and Demaryius Thomas (2014 Broncos).

Nailor is listed as a current starting wide receiver for the Raiders, but head coach Klint Kubiak expressed significant concern about the wide receiver group's performance in Thursday's preseason game and joint practice with the Texans, stating the group 'took a step backwards' and needs to 'get a lot better very fast' before Week One against Miami. Kubiak emphasized the team is 'trying to find someone that is accountable and can help us on Sunday,' suggesting uncertainty about the current starters' readiness.

Bech is listed as a current starting wide receiver for the Raiders, but head coach Klint Kubiak expressed significant concern about the wide receiver group's performance in Thursday's preseason game and joint practice with the Texans, stating the group 'took a step backwards' and needs to 'get a lot better very fast' before Week One against Miami. Kubiak emphasized the team is 'trying to find someone that is accountable and can help us on Sunday,' suggesting uncertainty about the current starters' readiness.

Tucker is listed as a current starting wide receiver for the Raiders, but head coach Klint Kubiak expressed significant concern about the wide receiver group's performance in Thursday's preseason game and joint practice with the Texans, stating the group 'took a step backwards' and needs to 'get a lot better very fast' before Week One against Miami. Kubiak emphasized the team is 'trying to find someone that is accountable and can help us on Sunday,' suggesting uncertainty about the current starters' readiness.