NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Saturday, August 22, 2026

Updates from Dan Campbell’s postgame presser: - Sione Vaki didn’t play today because he was dealing with a minor back spasm. Anticipate him back at practice this coming week. - Cedrick Wilson Jr: Campbell unsure about his knee after a knock in the game. They are getting it looked at and will have more answers. #Lions

Running back recorded a 1-yard run on the play during which Marcus Bryant was injured in Saturday's preseason game against the Eagles.

Source mentions potential suspension concern; team may need to backfill at running back if he is lost to suspension.

Projected for outright cut with no return to practice squad.

Projected for outright cut with no return to practice squad.

Projected for outright cut with no return to practice squad.

Projected for outright cut with no return to practice squad.

Projected for outright cut with no return to practice squad.

Projected for outright cut with no return to practice squad.

Projected for outright cut with no return to practice squad; source notes he could be a priority practice squad signing if the team is worried about losing Josh Jacobs to suspension and needs a practice squad back to backfill.

Projected to practice squad as tight end on international exemption for Green Bay.

Projected to practice squad as tight end for Green Bay.

Projected to practice squad as returner; source notes he could help on special teams eventually during the season.

Projected to practice squad as wide receiver; source identifies him as a potential waiver claim target if poached by another team.

Projected to practice squad as running back; source notes team may need a practice squad back to backfill for him if Josh Jacobs faces suspension.

Projected to practice squad as backup quarterback option for Green Bay.

Yassmin is projected to be retained on the practice squad as an internal retention at the tight end position under an international exemption.

Dabney is projected to be retained on the practice squad as an internal retention at the tight end position.

Sheppard is projected to be retained on the practice squad as an internal retention at the wide receiver position.

Neyor is projected to be retained on the practice squad as an internal retention at the wide receiver position.

Strong Jr. is projected to be retained on the practice squad as an internal retention at the running back position.

McCord is projected to be retained on the practice squad as an internal retention at the quarterback position.

Sturdivant is a wide receiver who is among the top candidates to be waived on the day after the cutdown deadline if the Packers look to add a player via waivers. The source suggests that waiving him the day after cutdowns (rather than on cutdown day) could allow the team to retain him on the practice squad more safely.

Swinson is not projected to make the 53-man roster but is expected to be available for the practice squad. The source notes that with Luke Musgrave on the PUP list, Green Bay may not need to worry about Swinson being picked up on waivers at the cutdown deadline.

Dabney is not projected to make the 53-man roster but is expected to be available for the practice squad. The source notes that with Luke Musgrave on the PUP list, Green Bay may not need to worry about Dabney being picked up on waivers at the cutdown deadline.

Musgrave remains on the PUP list with a neck injury and is not expected to be available for the initial 53-man roster cutdown. The source projects Green Bay will carry only two tight ends initially and can call up Musgrave from the practice squad once he is activated.

Whyle is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of two tight ends, with the source expecting the Packers to carry only two tight ends at initial cuts due to Luke Musgrave remaining on the PUP list with a neck injury.

Kraft is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of two tight ends, with the source expecting the Packers to carry only two tight ends at initial cuts due to Luke Musgrave remaining on the PUP list with a neck injury.

Neyor appears to be one spot ahead of J. Michael Sturdivant on the offensive depth chart but is not projected to make the 53-man roster. The source credits Sturdivant's special teams ability as the deciding factor in his favor.

Sturdivant is projected to claim the final receiver roster spot over Isaiah Neyor despite being technically one spot behind on the offensive depth chart. The source credits his special teams ability (punt gunner and lead blocker on punt return) as the deciding factor, noting it helps Green Bay cover injuries at receiver and defensive back. However, Sturdivant may have exited the Broncos game with a concussion, which muddies the projection.

Moore is projected to make the 53-man roster as Jayden Reed's direct backup at slot receiver. He has been getting work as a kick and punt returner, which strengthens his roster case.

Melton is projected to make the 53-man roster as Matthew Golden's direct backup at outside receiver. He has been getting work as a punt gunner and jammer on the punt return team, which helps his roster chances.

Williams is projected to make the 53-man roster as Christian Watson's direct backup at outside receiver. Beyond offense, Williams has been getting work as a kick returner and punt gunner, which strengthens his roster case.

Reed is one of the top six receivers projected as a roster lock and continues to start as a slot-exclusive player for Green Bay.

Golden is one of the top six receivers projected as a roster lock and is listed as a starting outside receiver for Green Bay alongside Christian Watson.

Watson is one of the top six receivers projected as a roster lock and is listed as a starting outside receiver for Green Bay alongside Matthew Golden.

The source projects it will be tough for Strong Jr., the Packers' fourth running back option, to make the 53-man roster barring injury or suspension. However, he is expected to be a practice squad priority and could be called up if Green Bay loses a body at the position.

Taylor is projected as the Week 1 backup quarterback despite Kyle McCord outplaying him in preseason; Taylor currently holds all second-team snaps. The source acknowledges the door is not completely closed on McCord or a veteran pivot, but expects Taylor to retain the backup role.

McCord has been outplaying Tyrod Taylor in preseason action, though Taylor currently holds all second-team snaps while McCord receives only third-team snaps following Kyron Drones' release. The source notes the door is not completely closed on McCord winning the backup job or the team pivoting to a veteran option like Jimmy Garoppolo, but projects Taylor as the Week 1 backup.

Bucky Irving got the first 3 carries with the 1s in today’s preseason game vs Kansas City.

Austin had two catches on two targets for 24 yards in the preseason game against Miami, contributing to the Giants' wide receiver depth chart evaluation.

Slayton, who had been invisible last week, caught four balls on six targets for 58 yards, leading the Giants in receiving and suggesting a potential role in the wide receiver depth chart.

Beckham's future with the Giants remains uncertain; Jameis Winston targeted him four times, and while Beckham made one catch with a nice move for a first down, he later let a leaping catch opportunity go through his hands in the end zone for a would-be TD; he showed he can still get open against NFL defensive backs, but whether this will be enough to secure a spot on the 53-man roster remains to be seen.

Harris, now in the fold with the Giants, did not play against Miami; his arrival adds another variable to the running back depth chart competition, and it remains to be seen whether Harbaugh and Greg Roman will prefer the more explosive but erratic Tracy, the more reliable but less spectacular Singletary, or the more powerful Harris when final cuts are made.

Gray, the usually forgotten 2023 draft pick, attempted the same outside bounce play as Singletary in the second half but lacked the quickness to get upfield; he did have 37 receiving yards on 6 catches, but his inability to execute the run play suggests limited upside in the depth chart competition.

Singletary, who seemed to become No. 3 on the depth chart last year after Skattebo's emergence, gained 40 yards on eight carries including a TD where he bounced a run outside from the Miami 13 and showed the quickness to get around the corner; he was a prime cut candidate entering 2026 but agreed to a pay cut from $6.5M to $2.845M, and his performance suggests he may hold a roster spot ahead of Tyrone Tracy.

Tracy played against Miami and coughed up the ball untouched when trying to switch it to his other hand before hitting the line; this unforced error is magnified by his developed reputation for fumbling when hit, raising questions about his role in the depth chart behind Skattebo.

Skattebo is now clearly the lead running back after being in a rotation with Tyrone Tracy last year before getting hurt; he did not play against Miami but has solidified his position atop the depth chart.

Austin had two catches in two targets for 24 yards in the preseason game against Miami; his role in the wide receiver depth chart remains unclear as the Giants sort out their receiving corps behind Malik Nabers and Malachi Fields.

Slayton, who had been invisible the previous week, caught four balls in six targets for 58 yards, leading the Giants in receiving and suggesting a potential role in the wide receiver rotation behind Malik Nabers and Malachi Fields.

Beckham was targeted four times by Jameis Winston; he made one catch with a nice move for a first down, but later dropped a leaping catch in the back of the end zone for a TD; he also beat his man on another downfield play but was not thrown to; his ability to get open against NFL defensive backs remains evident, but whether this will be enough to secure a spot on the 53-man roster remains uncertain.

Harris did not play in the preseason game against Miami; his arrival in the fold adds another variable to the running back depth chart decision, with Harbaugh and Greg Roman needing to determine whether the more powerful Harris can displace Tracy, Singletary, or Gray when final cuts are made.

Gray tried the same outside bounce play as Singletary in the second half but lacked the quickness to get upfield; he did have 37 receiving yards on 6 catches, showing some pass-catching utility but limited rushing upside.

Singletary gained 40 yards on eight carries including a TD where he bounced a run outside from the Miami 13 and showed the quickness to get around the corner; he was a prime cut candidate entering 2026 but agreed to a pay cut from $6.5M to $2.845M, and his performance suggests he may hold a roster spot ahead of Tracy despite being less spectacular.

Tracy played against Miami and coughed up the ball untouched when he tried to switch it to his other hand before hitting the line; this unforced error is magnified given that Tracy has developed a reputation for fumbling when hit, raising questions about his role behind Skattebo.

Skattebo is pretty clearly the lead running back now after being in a rotation with Tyrone Tracy last year before getting hurt; he did not play against Miami but has solidified the top spot on the depth chart.

Jackson is an undrafted free agent in training camp with the Eagles competing for a spot on the 53-man roster or practice squad; he spent last season with Jacksonville without game action and was waived this offseason. He could add depth behind starters Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby, with Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce also in the running back room.

Jackson suffered a scary collision on the opening kickoff against the Patriots in preseason, appearing to take a knee to the head and entering a fencing position; he was transported via ambulance and backboard to a local hospital for evaluation but was released Saturday night and traveled back to Philadelphia with the team. He has strength and movement in all extremities.

Jackson is an undrafted free agent in training camp with the Eagles, competing for a spot on the 53-man roster or practice squad. He spent last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars without seeing game action and was waived this offseason. In Philadelphia's running back room, he would be behind Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby, with Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce also ahead of him on the depth chart.

Jackson suffered a serious head injury on the opening kickoff against the New England Patriots during a preseason game, appearing to take a knee to the head while attempting to make a tackle. He went into the fencing position and was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for further evaluation. The team announced he has 'strength and movement in all extremities,' but his status for the regular season and roster spot remains uncertain pending medical clearance.

3 plays for the Buccaneers, 3 touches for Bucky Irving

Berrios lost out to Calvin Austin for the slot receiver spot.

Skattebo, a starter, sat out the Giants' 26-3 victory over the Dolphins as part of head coach John Harbaugh's decision to rest starters in the exhibition game.

Dart, a starter, sat out the Giants' 26-3 victory over the Dolphins as part of head coach John Harbaugh's decision to rest starters in the exhibition game.

Beckham continues to impress with his route-running and athleticism—he ran a great comeback route, made a catch, broke a tackle, back-juked another defender, and gained 12 yards; he also got open on a go route. However, he dropped a touchdown in the back of the end zone and has not been getting targets despite beating his coverage consistently this summer. His lack of target volume raises questions about whether his performance will be enough to make the final roster.

Austin has fought off Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios for the slot receiver spot and is in the lead for the punt returner job. Against the Dolphins, he caught two passes for 20 yards, had an 11-yard run, and returned punts for 18 and 11 yards. Austin is a Harvard/Columbia target school prospect who walked on to Memphis with the ultimate goal of making the NFL.

Fields is set as one of the Giants' two starting wide receivers for Week 1, alongside Malik Nabers.

Nabers is set as one of the Giants' two starting wide receivers for Week 1, alongside Malachi Fields.

Singletary is described as trustworthy and remains a secure option in the Giants' backfield. With the team's signing of Najee Harris and concerns about Tyrone Tracy's performance, Singletary's role appears stable.

The Giants signed Harris, signaling clear dissatisfaction with their current backfield depth. While it still seems unlikely he gets cut, his addition to the mix alongside the trustworthy Devin Singletary means Tyrone Tracy's roster security is now in question.

Tracy has had a horrific two weeks. Against the Vikings, his missed block led to Dart getting hit; against the Dolphins, despite rushing for 26 yards on six carries, he fumbled in the red zone. The Giants' signing of Najee Harris signals dissatisfaction with the backfield, and with Devin Singletary as a trustworthy option, Tracy's roster security is now in question. Notably, Dan Duggan of The Athletic observed Tracy getting reps on the kickoff team—typically not a positive sign for a running back's standing.

Second-year Eagles RB suffered a serious head injury during opening kickoff of Eagles-Patriots preseason game on August 22, 2026, after making a special teams tackle; knocked out and carted off in ambulance. Initial concern was severe, but subsequent medical updates confirmed full movement and strength in all extremities, negative CT scan, and agent statement that Jackson is awake with full use of all four limbs. Recovery timeline and fantasy impact remain unclear pending further evaluation.

Jackson suffered a serious head injury during the opening kickoff of the Eagles-Patriots preseason game on August 22, 2026, after making a special teams tackle. He was initially motionless on the field and required an ambulance evacuation. However, subsequent medical evaluation confirmed he has full movement and strength in all extremities, is awake, and his CT scan came back negative. The second-year running back, who signed with the Eagles 12 days prior, was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

Watson has never delivered on the promise of his acquisition; the source characterizes the Browns' trade and contract (five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed) as arguably the single worst transaction of the salary-cap era. Injuries and unimpressive performances have magnified negatives created by the overall situation.

Watson tore an Achilles tendon during the 2024 season and made his first home appearance for the Browns since the injury, where he was booed by fans.

Fourth-round pick Kaden Wetjen is described as 'on the bubble' to make the Steelers' 53-man roster, according to Steelers insider Mark Kaboly. Despite impressive return skills and a dominant preseason debut against Green Bay (two catches for 79 yards and a touchdown, including a 74-yard reception; 61 yards on three kickoff returns and 10 yards on two punt returns), his second preseason outing against the Jets was quiet—he averaged just 7.2 yards on four punt returns, lost a fumble, and did not catch a pass. Kaboly's assessment highlights that one explosive preseason performance does not automatically guarantee a roster spot.

Fourth-round rookie receiver/return specialist is 'on the bubble' to make the 53-man roster according to Steelers insider Mark Kaboly, despite impressive preseason debut against Green Bay (2 catches, 79 yards, 1 TD including 74-yard reception; 61 yards on 3 kickoff returns, 10 yards on 2 punt returns). His second preseason outing against the Jets was far quieter—he averaged just 7.2 yards on 4 punt returns, lost a fumble in the third quarter, and did not catch a pass. Kaboly's assessment is that one explosive preseason performance does not automatically guarantee a roster spot; Wetjen has one more preseason game against Buffalo to strengthen his case before final roster decisions.

Jackson suffered a serious head injury on the opening kickoff of Saturday's preseason game against the Patriots, taking a knee to the head from Patriots running back Lan Larison while attempting to make a tackle. He was knocked unconscious with both arms in fencing position, requiring immediate medical attention, backboard placement, and ambulance transport to a local hospital. The Eagles confirmed Jackson has strength and movement in all extremities and is undergoing further evaluation.

Gibson had an impressive return that was called back by a Micah McFadden holding penalty that was described as a bit ticky-tacky. Still, it was pleasant to see Gibson find the crease and pick up 24 yards on the return.

Fidone had four catches for 29 yards, seeing the most tight end involvement in the passing attack among the position group.

Conner dropped a third-down pass but did secure one pass for 7 yards, showing mixed results in limited tight end action.

Johnson caught a pass for 12 yards from Winston, seeing limited involvement in the tight end passing attack.

Manhertz had a 22 personnel play-action shot designed toward him in the red zone, but it went incomplete, seeing limited offensive involvement in the preseason game.

Cambre caught a few passes from Allen and Haener late in the game as he continues to fight for a roster spot, primarily as a special teamer.

Slayton caught four of his six targets for 58 yards and was routinely getting open over the middle of the field. The source notes it was great to see Slayton be effective in the preseason game.

Austin was quick and effective underneath, catching a quick pass and taking it 20 yards, plus another catch for four yards and 21 yards on a jet sweep that easily gained the edge. The source notes it was evident that Austin III will have a role in the offensive 11 personnel package.

Beckham had a 12-yard comeback and drew a pass interference penalty with the Giants driving down the field in the final minute of the first half. He had a drop in the end zone at the end of the first half that left four points on the board after Dominic Zvada's field goal; the source notes it wasn't the easiest play but one Beckham should have made.

Gray took most of the second-half snaps at running back alongside Damon Bankston. He finished with 10 carries for 33 yards and six catches for 37 yards, seeing significant offensive work in the latter stages of the game.

Singletary ran decisively and found holes on under center runs, looking good and capping off a drive with a 13-yard touchdown run. He finished with eight carries for 40 yards with a touchdown and one catch for four yards, demonstrating effective execution in the Giants' dominant offensive performance.

Tracy Jr. started behind Devin Singletary and quickly found his rhythm, ripping off two runs of 10-plus yards and helping the Giants move into the red zone. He had a positive blitz pickup but also whiffed on one with 32 seconds left in the first half. A fumble in wet conditions gave the ball away deep in enemy territory with a chance to extend the lead—a mistake the coaching staff will not tolerate. Tracy finished with six carries for 26 yards (4.3 YPC) and three catches for 22 yards.

Haener, whom the Giants signed earlier in the week, played the final seven minutes of the game and mostly handed the ball to Eric Gray, seeing minimal offensive action in his debut.

Allen relieved Winston in the second half, converting a first down but quickly suffering a sack that resulted in an eventual punt. He missed a pair of open receivers and was fairly conservative, completing 13 of 18 passes for 101 yards. The source notes he played better than the previous week but still missed plays.

Winston is described as 'a pro's pro' who 'comported himself well' in the preseason game against Miami, finishing 15 of 21 for 150 yards with an 11-yard rushing touchdown. He kept clean in the pocket throughout the first half thanks to strong offensive line play.

Gibson had an impressive return that was called back by a Micah McFadden holding penalty that was a bit ticky-tacky. Still, it was pleasant to see Gibson find the crease and pick up 24 yards, demonstrating his potential as a returner.

Fidone had four catches for 29 yards in the game, providing some involvement in the passing attack at tight end.

Conner dropped a third-down pass but did secure one pass for 7 yards. He was involved in limited action at tight end.

Johnson caught a pass for 12 yards from Winston. The tight ends overall were not super involved in the passing attack.

Cambre caught a few passes from Allen and Haener late in the game as he continues to fight for a roster spot, primarily as a special teamer.

Slayton caught four of his six targets for 58 yards and was routinely getting open over the middle of the field. The source notes it was great to see Slayton be effective in the game.

Austin III was quick and effective underneath, catching a quick pass for 20 yards and another for four yards, while adding 21 yards on a jet sweep that easily gained the edge. It was evident that Austin III will have a role in the offensive 11 personnel package. He also had a 19-yard punt return.

Beckham had a 12-yard comeback and drew a pass interference penalty with the Giants driving down the field in the final minute of the first half. He had a drop in the end zone at the end of the first half that left four points on the board, a play that he should have made despite it not being the easiest.

Gray took most of the second-half snaps at running back, finishing with 10 carries for 33 yards and six catches for 37 yards. He was involved in both the rushing and passing game in limited action.

Singletary ran decisively and found holes on under center runs, finishing with eight carries for 40 yards with a touchdown and one catch for four yards. He capped off a drive with a 13-yard touchdown run, bouncing the run outside and demonstrating the Giants' dominance at the point of attack.

Tracy Jr. started behind Devin Singletary and quickly found his rhythm with two runs of 10-plus yards that helped move the Giants into the red zone. He had six carries for 26 yards (4.3 YPC) with three catches for 22 yards. He fumbled in wet conditions deep in enemy territory with a chance to extend the lead, a mistake that will not sit well with the coaching staff. Tracy had positive blitz pickup but also whiffed on one late in the first half.

Allen relieved Winston in the second half, completing 13 of 18 passes for 101 yards. He converted a first down but suffered a sack that resulted in a punt. Allen missed a pair of open receivers and was fairly conservative, though he played better than the previous week.

Winston comported himself well in the preseason game, finishing 15 of 21 for 150 yards with an 11-yard rushing touchdown. He was kept clean throughout the first half by the Giants' offensive line.

Former second-round pick (2021, Rams) has fallen off significantly; finished the preseason game with zero receptions on two targets, one rushing yard, and one kick return for 27 yards; the source argues there is no pathway for Atwell to make the roster, as he is not producing well enough to justify a spot when rookies could provide similar production and gain valuable experience.

Wide receiver muffed a punt late in the game against the Giants, contributing to the Dolphins' special teams struggles; the source notes the special teams unit is not functioning well across all phases and needs to be a focal point before the regular season.

Rookie wide receiver made an impression in joint practice with the Giants on Thursday and backed it up with a leaping catch in traffic for 30 yards during the preseason game; finished with two receptions for 32 yards, the only Dolphins player with multiple catches, showing early promise among Miami's three drafted rookie receivers expected to contribute.

Running back was tackled and remained down on the field in the second quarter, appearing to favor his arm; he left the field under his own power but walked directly to the locker room, indicating a potential upper-body injury.

Former second-round pick of Los Angeles Rams in 2021 continues to struggle and should have no pathway to make Dolphins roster. Finished game with zero receptions on two targets, one rush for one yard, and one kick return for 27 yards. The source argues he is not playing well enough to justify roster spot when Dolphins could let a rookie gain experience and likely get same production.

Wide receiver muffed punt late in game, contributing to special teams struggles. The source highlights this as a negative trend for special teams unit overall, noting nothing seems to be working in sync across kick coverage, punt coverage, field goal attempts, kick returns, or punt returns.

Running back suffered arm injury in second quarter. Was tackled and remained down on field, appearing to favor his arm. Walked off field on his own but went straight to locker room. No clear indication of injury severity at time of report.

Rookie wide receiver made standout impression in preseason game two. Made leaping catch in traffic for 30-yard gain and finished with two receptions for 32 yards—the only Dolphins player with multiple catches. Also stood out during joint practice with Giants on Thursday. The source notes this continues a trend of rookie wide receivers making impressions in preseason, with three drafted receivers expected to contribute this season.

Hunter, a 2025 fourth-round draft pick, rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries against the Saints. He would have accumulated more yardage had two good runs not been nullified by penalties, indicating solid efficiency and potential in the Rams' backfield rotation.

Daniels, a sixth-round draft pick from Liberty, LSU, and Miami, caught 8 receptions for 68 yards against the Saints after catching only 2 passes against Kansas City. He was targeted 12 times in the first half, with his longest reception going for 17 yards and helping set up a field goal. Daniels attributed his improvement to patience and letting the game come to him rather than rushing, suggesting he is gaining confidence and rhythm in the offense.

Simpson, a rookie, played limited second-half snaps against the Saints due to New Orleans dominating time of possession in the third quarter, receiving only three series. He completed 8 of 12 passes for 73 yards and led a touchdown drive. Simpson had impressed in the preseason opener against Kansas City, completing 21 of 25 for 190 yards and two touchdowns, but the Saints game limited his opportunity to build on that performance.

Bennett appeared more confident in the Saints game than in his limited Kansas City appearance, when the Rams went three-and-out on his first series against many defensive starters. Against New Orleans, after an early false start penalty, Bennett threw two of his best passes on the next drive, including a diving 16-yard completion to Tyler Scott on fourth-and-one that McVay called 'an incredible throw and catch.' Bennett then led a 48-yard scoring drive with a one-yard scramble touchdown and followed with an eight-yard scramble for another touchdown, demonstrating improved rhythm and decision-making.

Bennett earned an extended opportunity in the backup quarterback battle against the Saints, playing the entire first half after limited reps (two series) in the preseason opener against Kansas City. He led four scoring drives, including two finished with touchdown runs, completing 19 of 31 passes for 181 yards. Coach Sean McVay praised Bennett's mobility and use of his legs as a weapon, noting that 'those are the things that don't necessarily come to life in some of the practice settings.' By virtue of his experience in the system and Saturday's performance, Bennett appears to have the edge to back up Matthew Stafford on a Super Bowl LXI favorite.

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Jackson is a 24-year-old second-year running back who signed with the Eagles on August 10, 2026. He went undrafted out of Arkansas in 2025 and spent his first season on the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad. He has never logged a regular-season carry at the NFL level and did not record a touch in the Eagles' first preseason game before the injury.

The Eagles running back was taken off the field in an ambulance after suffering a head injury on the opening kickoff of the preseason Week 2 game against the Patriots on August 22, 2026. Jackson dove at return man Lan Larison's knees and took a knee to the head in the process. The Eagles announced he has strength and movement in all extremities and was being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

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The former sixth-round pick suffered ankle and knee injuries last training camp that kept him out for his entire second season; he returned to the field this summer with a real chance to make the roster as a bigger-bodied receiver but recently landed on the injury list and was waived with an injury designation on Friday, reverting to Injured Reserve. Injuries have derailed his career for now.

The Eagles' second-round pick is still waiting to show flashes; he was targeted twice in this game and didn't have a catch, and was out of uniform for the second half, which might indicate he got banged up.

While Watkins has had a decent training camp, he had one really rough series in this game where Andy Dalton threw the ball his way on three straight passes — three straight incompletions that led to a punt in the second quarter.

Dalton had another rough outing with really ugly throws; his final stat line was 3/10, 44 yards, passer rating of 45.4, and he nearly threw a pick that was negated by a roughing the passer call. The source states 'I just don't see it' regarding Dalton's performance.

Brown did not suit up for this game after playing in the preseason opener; he got off to a slow start in training camp but had some better practices in New England this week. His one-year contract includes $5 million in guaranteed money.

McKee looked way better than he did in Week 1 of the preseason; he was able to get into a rhythm in the new offense at times at the end of the first half and early in the second half, was quick and decisive, and was way more accurate than Week 1. He didn't finish the game as strong, but the source would like to see him start with the second-stringers next week.

Steele picked up the slack when Shipley was out of the game, showing ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and hurdling a Patriots cornerback Brandon Crossley with another hurdle into the end zone; he also had a nice blitz pickup on a big fourth-quarter completion.

After an uncharacteristic drop last week, Cooper was the best receiver on the field in this game; his 25-yard catch-and-run was one of the biggest plays of the first half, making a linebacker miss and getting up the field. He finished with 3 catches for 44 yards.

The third-year running back from Clemson ran with great power and vision, finding holes and churning his legs for extra yards; he finished with 56 yards on 11 carries with a touchdown and has looked good in the preseason but is locked behind Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby on the depth chart.

Harris, a new signing, did not play in this preseason game, limiting opportunities to evaluate his performance and role in the running back competition.

Skattebo did not play in this preseason game, limiting opportunities to evaluate his performance and role in the running back competition.

Allen struggled last week but was much better in the second half, completing his first seven passes and finishing 13 of 18 for 101 yards. This improvement suggests he may be a more reliable backup option than previously thought.

Beckham made a spectacular catch and juke move in the first half but was frustrated after a leaping catch attempt in the end zone saw the ball go through his hands just before halftime. The source notes his position is 'still up in the air, as none of the other players competing for a roster spot with him have stood out particularly,' indicating his roster status remains uncertain.

Slayton had an impact in limited action with four catches for 58 yards in the first half. The source notes Winston has 'good chemistry with Slayton,' suggesting a strong connection between the backup quarterback and this receiver that could be relevant for fantasy purposes.

Tracy produced 48 yards on nine touches (three completions) but lost a fumble. The source expresses concern about his consistency, noting he was at fault on the big hit Jaxson Dart took last week and 'may not be impressing this coaching staff with his lack of consistency,' suggesting his role could be in jeopardy.

Singletary had a solid first half with eight carries for 40 yards and a touchdown, executing a nice run where he bounced the play to the outside. The source raises the question of whether Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s future is in doubt given Singletary's performance, suggesting Singletary may be gaining ground in the running back competition.

Winston led four scoring drives in the first half, completing 15 of 21 passes for 150 yards and rushing for a touchdown. The source notes he 'picked apart the Dolphins backups fairly effortlessly' and has 'good chemistry with Slayton,' positioning the Giants' backup quarterback situation as 'as strong as most NFL teams,' which is reassuring given Jaxson Dart's injury history.

The second-year running back capped off the Rams' 34-0 victory by scoring a touchdown in the second half, demonstrating his ability to contribute in the running game when given the opportunity.

The Saints backup quarterback threw a pick-six to Alex Cook in the second half, extending the Rams' lead to 27-0 and highlighting the Saints' offensive struggles in the preseason game.

The rookie backup quarterback showed nothing in the preseason game against the Saints that would suggest he is ready to compete for the backup role; Simpson wasn't asked to do too much and had a nice showing with limited opportunity, but the source indicates his performance does not inspire confidence compared to Bennett's display.

Bennett made a case for the backup quarterback role behind Matthew Stafford by operating as an efficient game manager with mobility; he scored two first-half touchdowns on the ground in the Rams' 34-0 win over the Saints, demonstrating the ability to take what the offense gave him and convert red zone drives into touchdowns despite completing fewer than 50% of his passes (14-of-31, 181 yards, 5.8 yards per attempt) in a dink-and-dunk game plan.

Second-year running back scored a rushing touchdown in second half to cap off the Rams' 34-0 victory, demonstrating continued involvement in the offense under backup QB Ty Simpson.

Rookie backup QB showed nothing in preseason that would suggest readiness; wasn't asked to do too much and had a nice showing with limited opportunity, but source explicitly states 'Nothing that fans saw from Ty Simpson on Saturday would suggest that the rookie is ready,' indicating he remains behind Stetson Bennett in the backup competition.

Backup QB made a case for the backup role behind Matthew Stafford by operating as an efficient game manager with rushing ability; scored two first-half rushing touchdowns and went 14-of-31 passing for 181 yards at 5.8 YPA in a dink-and-dunk game plan, completing fewer than 50% of passes but converting red zone drives into touchdowns despite not having great supporting cast; source notes Bennett took what was there and wasn't working with elite talent, positioning him as an adequate replacement for Jimmy Garoppolo in 2026.

Dart was not expected to play in the preseason game against Miami, as the Giants limited participation of some starters in the contest.

Nabers, working back from a torn ACL, did not play in the Giants' preseason game against Miami, continuing his recovery timeline from the significant knee injury.

Beckham caught 2 passes for 17 yards but dropped a touchdown pass in the first half of the preseason game, limiting his impact despite opportunities in the Giants' dominant offensive performance.

Slayton caught 4 passes for 58 yards in the first half of the Giants' preseason win, demonstrating consistent target involvement and efficiency as a receiving option in the Giants' dominant offensive performance.

Tracy carried 6 times for 26 yards but committed a costly fumble without being hit in the preseason game, marking his second significant mistake in two weeks and raising concerns about ball security and decision-making in competition.

Singletary carried 8 times for 40 yards and scored a touchdown in the first half, including a notable 13-yard cutback run for a score, showing early-down effectiveness and red zone involvement in the Giants' dominant preseason win.

Winston completed 15 of 21 passes for 150 yards and added an 11-yard rushing touchdown in the first half of the Giants' 26-3 preseason victory over Miami, demonstrating efficient passing and dual-threat capability in a dominant offensive performance.

Tight end Grant Calcaterra (back) is among Eagles players not playing in tonight's preseason game against the Patriots.

Wide receiver Elijah Moore (neck) is among Eagles players not playing in tonight's preseason game against the Patriots.

Wide receiver Hollywood Brown is among Eagles players not playing in tonight's preseason game against the Patriots.

Running back Tank Bigsby is among Eagles players not playing in tonight's preseason game against the Patriots, per Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Eagles first-round rookie WR Makai Lemon suffered a hamstring injury on Aug. 3, missed nine practices, and returned to limited work on Thursday; he remains out for tonight's preseason game against the Patriots but will have two weeks to recover before the season opener.

Receiver Jayden Reed missed Friday's game against Denver due to a personal matter, not an injury. Per Sports Illustrated's Bill Huber, Reed was attending his grandmother's funeral.

Receiver Savion Williams suffered an ankle injury that limited his playing time to just two offensive snaps (both with the first-team offense) against Denver. The injury was not initially caught by the broadcast team.

Receiver J. Michael Sturdivant was evaluated for a concussion following the Broncos game, though the diagnosis remains unknown per the source.

Receiver Jayden Reed missed the Broncos game due to a personal matter, not an injury. Per Sports Illustrated's Bill Huber, Reed was attending his grandmother's funeral. This is a non-injury absence and does not reflect a health concern.

Receiver Savion Williams sustained an ankle injury during the Broncos game, limiting him to just two offensive snaps (both with the first-team offense). The severity and recovery timeline are unclear.

Receiver J. Michael Sturdivant was evaluated for a concussion following the Broncos game, but the diagnosis remains unknown per Matt Schneidman. Status for upcoming games unclear pending further evaluation.

Makai Lemon (hamstring) still isn’t back. Was limited on Thursday, though.

Travis Hunter is not expected to fill the void for Jakobi Meyers Sounds like he has a specific X role behind/with Brian Thomas Jr Take: If this is true we could also see more 2TE sets with Boerkircher (would also explain him sitting yesterday and becoming more important)

Travis Hunter is not expected to fill the void for Jakobi Meyers Sounds like he has a specific X role behind/with Brian Thomas Jr Take: If this is true we could also see more 2TE sets with Boerkircher (would also explain him sitting yesterday and becoming more important)

Phil Perry marked TreVeyon Henderson's stock down after a quiet showing at joint practices with the Eagles. Perry noted Henderson lacked the explosive plays he displayed a year prior against the Vikings, and is receiving far fewer reps than Rhamondre Stevenson. Perry stated: "You just don't get those explosive pops that you got a year ago, whether it was regular season or preseason" and emphasized he is "still waiting for a little more in the way of consistency and even the occasional explosive play from TreVeyon Henderson." Rhamondre Stevenson is clearly the top running back "really in any situation." Henderson did not play in the preseason game.

Moss should get significant work in the preseason game against Cincinnati, which could help his chances of landing a practice squad spot in 2026.

With Tyson Bagent out with a hamstring issue, Keenum should get reps after Williams in the preseason game against Cincinnati.

Bagent, Chicago's QB2, is out with a hamstring issue for the preseason game against Cincinnati.

Loveland was featured in a memorable touchdown connection with Caleb Williams in the Bears' 47-42 regular season win over the Bengals last year, highlighting his role as a key target in the Bears offense.

Williams is expected to play in the preseason game against Cincinnati; last year in preseason game two against Buffalo, he played the first two series and completed 6 of 10 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown pass.

Chicago's QB2 is out with a hamstring issue for preseason week two, affecting the Bears' quarterback depth chart and playing time distribution; his absence opens reps for Case Keenum and Miller Moss.

Third-string QB for the Bears in preseason week two; expected to receive significant playing time in the game, which could provide valuable film and performance opportunity if he is pursuing a practice squad roster spot for the 2026 season.

QB2 for the Bears in preseason week two; with Tyson Bagent out with a hamstring issue, Keenum is expected to receive playing time after Caleb Williams.

Starting QB for the Bears in preseason week two; expected to play early in the game similar to last year's preseason game two against the Bills, where he played the first two series and completed 6 of 10 passes for 107 yards and a TD pass.

Patriots WR Kyle Williams was targeted on third down by Tommy DeVito but the throw was placed too far out of bounds to be catchable; he also caught a short completion earlier that sparked a new set of downs.

Patriots WR Efton Chism III caught a short completion from Tommy DeVito that sparked a new set of downs for the offense on New England's second drive.

Patriots RB Lan Larison executed a screen play with an open field ahead that advanced New England 28 yards near midfield on the team's opening drive.

Patriots RB JaMycal Hasty carried the ball for four yards in a critical third-down situation in the red zone, falling short of the first-down marker alongside two incompletions from Tommy DeVito.

Eagles WR Darius Cooper caught two extended completions totaling 38 yards that helped Philadelphia break into Patriots territory and advance the offense into the red zone.

Patriots backup QB Tommy DeVito showed mixed preseason performance with a 36-yard scramble but also inaccurate throws; his late throw toward Kyle Williams on third down was placed too far out of bounds to be catchable, and he failed to convert on subsequent incompletions in the red zone.

Eagles backup QB Andy Dalton struggled in preseason action, throwing two incompletions that ended Philadelphia's opening drive and later facing defensive pressure from second-round rookie Gabe Jacas and cornerback Kindle Vildor's pass breakups that forced a three-and-out.

Eagles RB Will Shipley showed strong preseason performance with multiple efficient carries and a rushing touchdown; broke loose for an 18-yard gain early, then executed a string of efficient runs to advance the offense into the red zone before finishing the drive with a rushing TD up the middle to put Philadelphia ahead.

On Saquon Barkley's workload: Early on in training camp Tank Bigsby was mixing in a bunch with Saquon - that's waned a bit more as time has gone on Saquon also says here that they've been increasing his workload (from 2 days ago) I don't think Tank will have a big role

Shedeur Sanders is competing with Deshaun Watson for Cleveland's starting quarterback position. The source notes Sanders has 'stated case as Browns starter,' indicating he has made a competitive case for the role during the preseason quarterback competition.

Watson is currently competing with Shedeur Sanders for Cleveland's starting quarterback position. Watson acknowledged uncertainty about the outcome, stating he hasn't discussed the decision with coach Monken and is 'taking it one day at a time.' He expressed confidence in his performance during the competition but acknowledged he doesn't know how the coaching staff feels internally about the quarterback battle.

Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 35 yards and an interception on four drives in a preseason outing against Buffalo, failing to lead the Browns to any points in a 31-7 loss. He has appeared in just 19 games across four seasons with Cleveland, posting a 9-10 record and an 80.7 passer rating since being acquired in a blockbuster trade and signing a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract.

Erick All Jr. and Connor Lew in uniform and going through position drills.

Burrow is entering his seventh season with a heightened sense of urgency and job security pressure. He told ESPN's Marty Smith: "I've tried to instill an urgency in the room—a palpable pressure—because we have guys playing and coaching for their jobs this year. That's how, you know, I'm looking at it. I'm playing for my job this year." He is pushing every player to attack every rep at practice and believes the Bengals have the roster to win: "We have the team to do it this year. Now we have to take advantage of the opportunity."

Burrow is entering his seventh season with renewed urgency and pressure to perform; he explicitly stated he is 'playing for my job this year' and is pushing every player to attack every rep at practice. He believes the Bengals have the team to win and are taking advantage of the opportunity after years of half measures.

Payton, a rookie, took over at quarterback with 57 seconds left in the preseason game against the Patriots after Tanner McKee's performance.

Pierce, a former Texan who ran for 939 yards as a rookie, was brought in by the Eagles as a veteran running back to potentially upgrade depth behind Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby, but got hurt during the preseason.

Mitchell, a former 49er who ran for 963 yards as a rookie, was brought in by the Eagles as a veteran running back to potentially upgrade depth behind Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby, but got hurt during the preseason.

Smartt was among the backup skill position players targeted by the Eagles offense in the preseason game against the Patriots, alongside Carson Steele, Cam Latu and Britain Covey.

Covey was among the backup skill position players targeted by the Eagles offense in the preseason game against the Patriots, alongside Carson Steele, Cam Latu and Stone Smartt.

Steele was among the backup skill position players targeted by the Eagles offense in the preseason game against the Patriots, alongside Cam Latu, Britain Covey and Stone Smartt.

Cooper was the primary target for Andy Dalton in the preseason games, receiving completions of 25 yards on 2nd-and-7 and 13 yards on 4th-and-1 on the Eagles' first touchdown drive Saturday night. All of Dalton's completions in the New England game went to Cooper.

Shipley has impressed in camp and both preseason games and is now a lock to make the 53-man roster. The source notes there may have been questions about his spot a few weeks ago but certainly not anymore. Running 11 times for 56 yards with a five-yard touchdown run and four first downs on only two drives Saturday, Shipley runs hard, keeps his legs moving, moves the pile and hits the hole decisively. The source describes him as a solid special teamer and good kick returner with a flair for making plays at running back. His role behind Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby is unclear, but the Eagles brought in veteran running backs Elijah Mitchell and Dameon Pierce who both got hurt, allowing Shipley to continue impressing.

Dalton just isn't very good and has underperformed in preseason games. After an ineffective 3-for-6 for 20 yards against the Ravens, he finished 3-for-10 for 44 yards in New England with all completions going to Darius Cooper. Over nine drives this preseason, he's 6-for-16 for 64 yards with a miserable passer rating of 50.0. The source notes he hasn't brought any juice to the offense and has looked all of his 38 years. The source suggests Howie Roseman may find a taker for Dalton for a bottom of the draft pick.

McKee has to be the Eagles' backup quarterback based on preseason performance. He was sharp and decisive Saturday, going 16-for-22 for 173 yards with two touchdown passes, no interceptions and a 125.8 passer rating, mainly playing with the 3's. The source states McKee needs to be Jalen Hurts' backup.

Head coach Todd Monken is expected to name a starting quarterback for the season opener against Jacksonville in the coming days. Watson is likely to be named the starter despite not having earned the role through performance, primarily because the organization lacks confidence in the alternative fifth-round draft pick option.

In a preseason game against Buffalo's second-, third-, and fourth-string defensive players, Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards and an interception across multiple three-and-out series. The source notes he 'has not exactly lit up the field' in his limited action and may be named the starter not because he has earned it but because the alternative—a fifth-round draft pick—is less palatable to the organization.

Watson returned to his home field for the first time since October 20, 2024, when he tore his Achilles' tendon and was lost for the season. He has now played in only 19 games across his five seasons with the Browns due to multiple season-ending injuries and an NFL-mandated suspension.

Watson is expected to be named the starting quarterback for the season opener against Jacksonville, not because he has earned the role through performance, but because the Browns lack a viable alternative; the backup is a fifth-round draft pick whose primary asset is not being Watson. The source indicates Watson will likely start Week 1 and potentially Week 3 (first home game), where he will face significant fan backlash.

Watson returned to the field for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon on October 20, 2024, against Cincinnati. His preseason performance against Buffalo was poor: 5-of-12 passing for 36 yards and an interception, with multiple three-and-outs. The source notes Watson has played in only 19 games across his five seasons with Cleveland due to multiple season-ending injuries and an NFL-mandated suspension, and has not performed at a high level during his limited availability.

Rookie Jack Strand, a former undrafted free agent from Division II Minnesota State Moorhead, threw for 212 yards in the Falcons' Week 2 preseason game against Indianapolis and accounted for two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing.

In the Falcons' Week 2 preseason game against Indianapolis, Rush got the ball rolling, hitting on 10 of his 11 passes for 86 yards. He was used alongside rookie Jack Strand while Tua Tagovailoa sat out the game.

The 28-year-old signed a one-year deal with Atlanta in March on the veteran minimum, earning slightly more than $1 million this season while the Dolphins continue to pay him the remainder of his contract. The Falcons are evaluating whether Tagovailoa can return to the form that allowed him to lead the NFL in passing yards in 2023 and pace the league in completion percentage in 2024.

Tagovailoa hasn't run with the job in training camp. He dealt with a back flare-up early in camp. In the Falcons' first preseason game against Denver, he completed 3-of-5 passes for 22 yards; on his first series, Atlanta went three-and-out and Tagovailoa muffed a shotgun snap prior to surrendering a 4-yard loss. His second drive was marred by Denver pressure. In Week 2 against Indianapolis, Tagovailoa didn't play at all, with the Falcons instead using Cooper Rush and rookie Jack Strand.

The 2024 No. 8 overall pick has been limited this offseason, with practice participation restricted to individual work and 7-on-7 periods since OTAs in the spring. Falcons quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt stated that the competition between Penix and Tua Tagovailoa couldn't truly begin until Penix was fully cleared. With one preseason game remaining and three weeks before Atlanta's regular season opener against Pittsburgh on Sept. 13, the QB battle is poised to heat up.

Penix has been cleared for 11-on-11 competition after recovering from a partially torn ACL that required season-ending surgery last year. This marks his fifth season-ending injury in eight seasons between college and NFL careers. He will practice Monday in team periods, signaling the true beginning of the QB battle with Tua Tagovailoa.

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Rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik's preseason performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers was analyzed in detail by the source, following a prior breakdown of his play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Steelers game featured screen passes and simple reads that provided limited insight into his development as an NFL quarterback; the source focused analysis on plays deemed relevant to evaluating his progression, emphasizing that constructive criticism of execution should be viewed as part of the rookie learning process rather than scathing assessment.

Dalton is being evaluated as a potential first-half starter in the Eagles' preseason game against the Patriots; the source is interested in whether he can move the team down the field effectively in limited action.

McKee is being evaluated as a potential first-half starter in the Eagles' preseason game against the Patriots; the source is interested in whether he can move the team down the field effectively in limited action.

The source identifies Andy Dalton as a quarterback option who may get first-half reps in the preseason game against the Patriots, with the question of whether he can move the team down the field.

The source identifies Tanner McKee as a quarterback option who may get first-half reps in the preseason game against the Patriots, with the question of whether he can move the team down the field.

The source provides video analysis of rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik's preseason performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers in his second preseason game. The analysis focuses on evaluating his development as an NFL quarterback, with the source noting that the Steelers game featured screen passes and simple reads that provide limited insight into Klubnik's progression. The source emphasizes that this is a learning process for a rookie and frames any critical observations as constructive feedback rather than scathing criticism, acknowledging uncertainty about play-calling and coaching directives.

Tua Tagovailoa has not come close to cementing his status as the starting quarterback for Atlanta. He had a rough outing against the Denver Broncos where he was pressured on 100% of his dropbacks, and was reportedly volatile against the Indianapolis Colts during joint practice sessions. The source suggests the idea of Tagovailoa winning the job simply based on ability was dampening training camp enthusiasm.

Penix Jr. must prove he can improve his accuracy and handle play-action concepts with his back to the defense, a significant challenge with only one preseason game remaining. The source notes concerns around rust and receiver chemistry are valid, though his summer participation outside team activities should help him get up to speed quickly.

Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared for 11-on-11 activities after meeting with medical staff, opening the Atlanta Falcons QB1 race. He participated in everything outside of team activities throughout the summer and worked through mental reps in 11-on-11s when unavailable, positioning him to get up to speed quickly despite rust concerns. The timing is favorable given Tua Tagovailoa's struggles against Denver and Indianapolis.

Tagovailoa has not cemented his status as the starting quarterback for Atlanta, with a rough outing against the Denver Broncos and reportedly volatile performance against the Indianapolis Colts during joint practice sessions, failing to secure the QB1 job despite competing against an injured Penix Jr.

As a third-year player returning from injury, Penix Jr. must prove that his previous alignment issues were due to his former coaching staff rather than his own ability, and demonstrate improved accuracy and competence on play-action concepts with only one preseason game remaining to prove himself.

Penix Jr. has a genuine opportunity to regain his status as the starting quarterback for Atlanta. Tua Tagovailoa has not cemented his status as QB1, with a rough outing against Denver and reportedly volatile performance against Indianapolis during joint practices, creating an open QB1 race that favors Penix Jr.'s return.

Penix Jr. has been cleared for 11-on-11 activities after meeting with medical staff on Friday, ending his return-to-play restrictions. He has participated in everything outside of team activities all summer and worked through mental reps in 11-on-11s when unable to participate physically, positioning him to get up to speed quickly despite rust concerns.

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The source flags Rashee Rice's dependability as a looming concern for the 2026 Chiefs team; this concern contributes to the receiver position being selected by nearly half of Chiefs fans as the most worrisome group dealing with injuries during training camp.

The source identifies Xavier Worthy's fragility as a looming concern for the 2026 Chiefs team; nearly half of Chiefs fans polled selected the receiver position as the most worrisome group dealing with injuries during training camp.

Browns head coach Todd Monken declined to name a starter after Saturday's preseason game, leaving Watson's Week 1 status uncertain despite his five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract signed in 2022. Watson has played poorly in 19 starts since joining the Browns and it remains unclear if he will reach 20 starts.

Watson made his first home appearance since tearing his Achilles in 2024, going 5-of-12 for 36 yards and an interception in a 31-7 preseason loss to the Bills. He was booed by the home crowd upon entry in the third quarter and continued to hear boos throughout his appearance.

Rookie wideout played surprisingly little in the preseason game against the Vikings, suggesting that offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has already seen all he needs from the rookie wideout to give him targets in the regular season.

Rookie wideout played surprisingly little in the preseason game against the Vikings, suggesting that offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has already seen all he needs from the rookie wideout to give him targets in the regular season.

Rookie receiver made multiple catches against the Vikings in the preseason game, continuing to impress after excelling in the previous week's game against the Eagles.

Rookie receiver made multiple catches and scored the Ravens' only touchdown of the day on an eight-yard pass from Joe Fagnano in the fourth quarter, demonstrating offensive production in the preseason game.

Rookie receiver made multiple catches against the Vikings in the preseason game, continuing to impress after excelling in the previous week's game against the Eagles.

Rookie tight end took his turn in the spotlight with a team-high 46 receiving yards against the Vikings, following strong performances from the Ravens' other three pass-catching draft picks in the previous week.

Second-year quarterback put together a nine-play, 70-yard drive to open the second quarter that resulted in a 49-yard field goal, showing competent offensive execution in limited action.

Undrafted rookie quarterback put up his second stellar performance in a row against the Vikings, driving the offense down the field on multiple scoring drives with several strong passes with pressure in his face; finished 15-of-20 for 123 yards, one touchdown, zero interceptions, and one sack. The former UConn starter may be playing himself into 53-man roster consideration, as capable young quarterbacks often get poached off the practice squad once injuries start mounting during the regular season.

Rookie wideout who played surprisingly little in the preseason win over Minnesota, suggesting that offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has already seen all he needs to from the rookie wideouts to give them targets in the regular season, indicating limited regular-season role expectations.

Rookie wideout who played surprisingly little in the preseason win over Minnesota, suggesting that offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has already seen all he needs to from the rookie wideouts to give them targets in the regular season, indicating limited regular-season role expectations.

Receiver who made multiple catches in the preseason win over Minnesota, contributing to the Ravens' pass-catching depth alongside other draft picks who have excelled in the preseason.

Receiver who made multiple catches and scored the Ravens' only touchdown of the day on an eight-yard pass from Joe Fagnano in the fourth quarter, demonstrating his value in the passing game during the preseason win over Minnesota.

Receiver who made multiple catches in the preseason win over Minnesota, contributing to the Ravens' pass-catching depth alongside other draft picks who have excelled in the preseason.

Rookie tight end took his turn in the spotlight with a team-high 46 receiving yards in the preseason win over Minnesota, following the Ravens' other three pass-catching draft picks who excelled in the previous week's game against Philadelphia.

Undrafted rookie quarterback put up his second stellar performance in a row in the second half, driving the offense down the field on multiple scoring drives with several strong passes under pressure; finished with 15 completions on 20 attempts for 123 yards, one touchdown, zero interceptions, and just one sack. The source notes he may be playing himself into 53-man roster consideration, as capable young quarterbacks often get poached off the practice squad once injuries start mounting during the regular season.

Quarterback who put together a nine-play, 70-yard drive to open the second quarter after Baltimore's offense got off to a slow start with three straight three-and-outs, resulting in a 49-yard field goal and demonstrating competent offensive execution.

Sanders completed 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards, one touchdown and one interception in preseason Week 2 against Buffalo, showing excellent poise in the pocket. His performance contrasted favorably with Watson's 5-of-12, 35-yard, one-interception outing across four drives.

Watson has posted a 9-10 record and 80.7 passer rating across 19 games since being acquired by Cleveland via trade from Houston on a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract. His tenure has been marked as trying, with poor performance in preseason Week 2 against Buffalo raising questions about his ability to secure the starting quarterback job in what remains the NFL's most competitive quarterback competition.

Watson tore his Achilles on October 20, 2024, and is returning to action in preseason Week 2 after missing time with the injury. He completed 5 of 12 passes for 35 yards and an interception across four drives against Buffalo, failing to lead Cleveland to points.

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Recap of #Giants first half: Odell Beckham Jr. two catches, 17 yards on four targets. Forced a pass interference. Let a TD catch slip through hands. Darius Slayton playing is notable when Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney and Braxton Berrios all given day off. Slayton four catches for 58 yards. Dominic Zvada hit all 4 of his kicks, including FGs from 43 and 32.

Recap of #Giants first half: Odell Beckham Jr. two catches, 17 yards on four targets. Forced a pass interference. Let a TD catch slip through hands. Darius Slayton playing is notable when Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney and Braxton Berrios all given day off. Slayton four catches for 58 yards. Dominic Zvada hit all 4 of his kicks, including FGs from 43 and 32.

Odell Beckham Jr. unable to secure the catch

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Wide receiver returned to practice after leaving Tuesday's joint practice with tightness. Quick recovery is a positive indicator for availability.

Tight end with 13 preseason snaps during Thursday's game, fourth-most among 49ers tight ends. Limited snap share in preseason evaluation.

Tight end with 12 preseason snaps during Thursday's game, least among five 49ers tight ends evaluated. Minimal snap share in preseason evaluation.

Second-year running back returned to practice after rib injury and is feeling better. Competing to reclaim RB2 role from Kaelon Black; during OTAs, James was getting reps with starters when Christian McCaffrey had off days. Competition expected to extend into regular season, positioning James as potential three-back committee option.

Tight end with 18 preseason snaps during Thursday's game, third-most among 49ers tight ends. Limited snap share in preseason evaluation.

Tight end with 29 preseason snaps during Thursday's game, second-most among 49ers tight ends behind Bradyen Willis (37). Indicates secondary tight end role in preseason evaluation.

Rookie wide receiver with day-to-day shoulder injury; did not practice on Saturday. Status impacts fantasy relevance and preseason evaluation timeline.

Running back is the primary starter for the 49ers; during OTAs, Jordan James was getting reps with the starters when McCaffrey had an off day, indicating the team has depth at the position.

Running back has impressed in preseason action and currently holds the RB2 role; however, he will face competition from returning second-year back Jordan James, with the competition likely to extend into the regular season.

Second-year running back returned to practice after recovering from a rib injury; the source notes James is feeling better and will compete with Kaelon Black for the RB2 role, a competition likely to extend into the season. During OTAs, James was getting reps with the starters when Christian McCaffrey had an off day.

Wide receiver returned to practice after leaving Tuesday's joint practice with tightness; the source characterizes his return as a good sign.

Tight end played 12 snaps during Thursday's preseason game as part of a five-tight-end rotation for the 49ers.

Tight end played 13 snaps during Thursday's preseason game as part of a five-tight-end rotation for the 49ers.

Tight end played 18 snaps during Thursday's preseason game as part of a five-tight-end rotation for the 49ers.

Tight end played 29 snaps during Thursday's preseason game, second-most among five 49ers tight ends who saw action.

Undrafted free agent tight end brought back to the 49ers practice field on Saturday; the source notes the team may want to see if Dinkins is worth a practice squad stash, with no corresponding roster move announced yet.

Rookie wide receiver sustained a shoulder injury during Thursday's preseason game; considered day-to-day and did not practice on Saturday.

The source identifies rookie 7th round pick Deion Burks as another bright spot for the Colts despite a quiet line of 4 receptions for 19 yards. He had a couple of nice catches and, as a young wideout on the roster bubble, made a stronger case to stick on the active 53-man roster. Burks' cause is helped by his role as the Colts' primary kick returner, where he fared pretty well, as special teams versatility will definitely play for the bottom of Indy's active roster players.

The source notes that DJ Giddens, the Colts' 5th round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, was unavailable in the preseason Week 2 game with a lingering hamstring injury. The source also mentions Giddens endured some definite growing pains as a rookie, raising questions about what the Colts plan on doing with him.

The source reports that rookie 7th round pick Seth McGowan looks like he's won the primary backup running back job behind Jonathan Taylor. While his final line wasn't great (8 carries for 27 yards), he again had some good rushes, suggesting the main backup job appears to be McGowan's to lose right now.

The source indicates Richardson Sr. is the better bet to be the Colts QB2 right now, despite not being particularly sharp in the preseason Week 2 game (3 of 9, 24 yards) playing behind Indy's offensive line of 3s. Richardson Sr. has greater mobility in his favor compared to Leonard, positioning him as the preferred backup option.

The source assesses Leonard as looking more the part of a developmental QB3 after a poor preseason Week 2 outing (7 of 14, 62 yards, 0 TDs, 1 fumble) against Atlanta, following an equally sluggish performance in his preseason debut. Despite a limited but strong sample in the 2025 regular season finale against Houston's first-team defense, the source notes this was a very limited sample size and that head coach Shane Steichen is a notoriously adept game scripter, especially in the first half. Leonard needed a rebound outing to stay in the QB2 race but instead performed worse than his previous game, suggesting he is not the preferred backup option.

Rookie 7th round pick Deion Burks was a bright spot for the Colts despite a quiet line of 4 receptions for 19 total receiving yards. He had a couple of nice catches and made a stronger case to stick on the active 53-man roster. His special teams versatility—he was the Colts' primary kick returner in this game and fared pretty well—will definitely play for the bottom of Indy's active roster players.

5th round pick DJ Giddens was unavailable in this preseason game with a lingering hamstring injury, allowing Seth McGowan to secure the primary backup running back role. The source notes it will be interesting to see what the Colts plan to do with Giddens, who endured definite growing pains as a rookie.

Rookie 7th round pick Seth McGowan has won the primary backup running back job behind Jonathan Taylor. His final line wasn't great in this preseason game (8 carries for 27 total rushing yards), but he again had some good rushes, and the source notes the backup job appears to be McGowan's to lose with DJ Giddens sidelined by hamstring injury.

In the QB2 race, Anthony Richardson Sr. wasn't particularly sharp in preseason action, completing 3 of 9 pass attempts for 24 passing yards while playing behind Indy's offensive line of 3s, but the source assesses him as the better bet to be the Colts QB2 right now compared to Riley Leonard, citing his greater mobility as a key advantage.

2nd-year QB Leonard needed a rebound outing in the QB2 race after a sluggish preseason debut, but was just as bad or worse against Atlanta, completing 7 of 14 pass attempts for 62 passing yards (4.4 avg.), 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and a fumble. The source assesses Leonard as looking more the part of a developmental QB3 rather than a viable QB2 option, citing his limited sample size from the 2025 regular season finale and noting that Indianapolis brought back veteran Philip Rivers rather than starting Leonard down the stretch.

Described as the primary receiving target in the Raiders offense hierarchy, characterized as 'Batman' in the receiving corps; positioned as the lead pass-catcher ahead of tight end Michael Mayer and the wide receivers, suggesting he will command a significant share of targets and offensive touches.

Expected starter who has played only about one series through two weeks of preseason with quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza; failed to make an impact in joint practice against Texans defense, per head coach Klint Kubiak's assessment of the underperforming wide receiver room.

Expected starter who has played only about one series through two weeks of preseason with quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza; failed to make an impact in joint practice against Texans defense, per head coach Klint Kubiak's assessment of the underperforming wide receiver room.

Expected starter who has played only about one series through two weeks of preseason with quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza; failed to make an impact in joint practice against Texans defense, per head coach Klint Kubiak's assessment of the underperforming wide receiver room.

UDFA with 47 receiving yards through two weeks of preseason, trailing the team's leading receivers; part of a wide receiver room that head coach Klint Kubiak says has taken a step back and needs to get better fast.

Team's leading receiver through two weeks of preseason with 55 receiving yards (tied with Shedrick Jackson), but part of a wide receiver room that head coach Klint Kubiak says has taken a step back and needs to get better fast; failed to make an impact in joint practice against Texans defense.

Team's leading receiver through two weeks of preseason with 55 receiving yards (tied with Brandon Johnson), but part of a wide receiver room that head coach Klint Kubiak says has taken a step back and needs to get better fast; failed to make an impact in joint practice against Texans defense.

Malik Benson is shown in a preseason game photo for the Raiders against the Texans on August 20, 2026, indicating he is part of the wide receiver room that Kubiak has publicly criticized for underperformance.

Michael Mayer is positioned as the secondary weapon in Kubiak's offense, described as 'the original Robin' in the team's receiving hierarchy; this positions Mayer as the second-most important target in the Raiders' passing attack behind Brock Bowers.

Brock Bowers is positioned as the primary weapon in Kubiak's offense, described as 'Batman' in the team's receiving hierarchy; this contrasts sharply with the underperforming wide receiver room, positioning Bowers as the focal point of the Raiders' passing attack.

Jack Bech is an expected starter but has played only about one series through two preseason weeks with quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza; Kubiak's public criticism of the entire WR room's failure to make an impact in joint practice against Houston suggests Bech has not distinguished himself.

Jalen Nailor is an expected starter but has played only about one series through two preseason weeks with quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza; Kubiak's public criticism of the entire WR room's failure to make an impact in joint practice against Houston suggests Nailor has not distinguished himself.

Tre Tucker is an expected starter but has played only about one series through two preseason weeks with quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza; Kubiak's public criticism of the entire WR room's failure to make an impact in joint practice against Houston suggests Tucker has not distinguished himself.