30 August 2025
Golden punctuated his “tremendous camp” by starting alongside Romeo Doubs in the Packers’ third preseason game. With Christian Watson (knee) out for at least four games on the reserve/physically unable to perform list and Jayden Reed (foot) rehabbing a Jones fracture, Golden’s path to No. 1 pass-catcher duties is clear. Rookies sometimes develop slowly but Golden might be able to hit the ground running as a WR4 with upside.30 August 2025
Per Howe, “teams have been under the impression Pitts could have been available in a trade in the past.” He enters the fifth and final year of his rookie contract and is set to earn a $10.878 million salary. Howe believes that the financial aspect would be “the obstacle” in a potential trade, but teams are sometimes willing to eat a portion of a player’s salary if they are simply seeking future draft capital. If Pitts and Michael Penix Jr. form a strong bond, and that bond yields wins, ...30 August 2025
Not all ownership groups are sold on the idea of hiring an offensive-minded head coach, though the approach certainly reduces the expected turnover rate when fielding a successful offense. For those interested in an old school approach, Howe believes teams in search of a “defense-minded approach” will be doing their homework on Minter and Hafley.29 August 2025
Gonzalez strained his hamstring on July 28th and reports initially indicated his Week 1 availability had not been jeopardized. His status for the Patriots’ opening game against the Raiders is now uncertain. The Patriots notably face the Dolphins and their speedy wideouts in Week 2.
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Earlier this week, Howe’s colleague, Chad Graff, said he believes Henderson could get half of the Patriots’ backfield carries or more. The explosive rookie is already a good bet to handle passing down duties. Becoming the lead rusher could make returning value on his late-fourth-round ADP a non-issue. Henderson can be viewed as an RB2 with RB1 upside, who will likely command larger touch counts as the season progresses.29 August 2025
The Athletic’s Jeff Howe lists Boutte alongside Stefon Diggs and DeMario Douglas as the three Patriots wide receivers who have had good training camps. The report is in line with observations shared by ESPN’s Mike Reiss earlier this month. Boutte seems to have secured the No. 3 wide receiver role. He has long odds of returning flex value reliably but he is a name to know for deep league, late-round dart throws.29 August 2025
Maye took over as the Patriots’ starter in Week 6 last year and produced five QB1 finishes thereafter. The towering dual-threat should be drafted as a high-upside QB1 after having an “impressive initial offseason with coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.” He enters 2025 with significantly improved skill position players around him.29 August 2025
Robinson was joined by free agent RBs, Amar Johnson, Anthony Tyus and Owen Wright. The Chargers’ Week 1 running back depth is shaky at the moment, with Najee Harris’ (eye) availability still up in the air.29 August 2025
Both Baker and Rice are former Day 3 picks. Neither player had a great preseason. Baker caught 1-of-10 targets for 13 yards with the Patriots while Rice caught 3-of-9 targets for 32 yards with the Chargers. They are not on the fantasy radar at this time.29 August 2025
The Associated Press’ Steve Reed adds that it “sort of sounds like he will be the primary pass receiver at that position,” but he notes nothing is “etched in stone.” Sanders has decent odds of etching it in stone if his improved play translates to early-season success. Tommy Tremble, Sanders’ primary competition at the position, “hopes” he will be ready for Week 1 but has not yet returned to practice after undergoing back surgery in May. Sanders is a worthwhile dart throw, who ca ...29 August 2025
The suspension relates to Buggs’ 2024 arrest for burglary and domestic violence charges. The charges were reportedly reduced to misdemeanor criminal trespass as part of a plea agreement. Buggs had previously been sentenced to 60 days of hard labor after being convicted of misdemeanor animal cruelty, but NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that those charges were dismissed.29 August 2025
The starting job was Williams’ to lose, and indeed, he did not lose it. The praise stops there. Williams will likely handle a flex-worthy workload against the Eagles’ vaunted defense in Week 1, while Miles Sanders and Jaydon Blue rotate in behind him. Unless Williams regains his long-lost burst, he could end up ceding touches quickly as the weeks progress. Sanders does not need to be rostered in 12-team leagues. Buy Blue’s potential ADP dip. The talented receiving back is a good fit for th ...29 August 2025
A knee injury kept Walker sidelined throughout the Buccaneers’ training camp. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported earlier this week that Walker is “healthy and ready to go” and the Colts were evidently pleased with his workout performance.29 August 2025
The undrafted free agent rookie totaled four quarterback pressures and two tackles in the preseason. The Patriots also signed OT Thayer Munford Jr. to the practice squad and released OL Jack Conley.29 August 2025
The 49ers also signed DL Evan Anderson and correspondingly released DE William Bradley-King. Per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, “Zierer is from Munich and is part of the NFL’s International Pathway Program,” which allows them to have 17 players on the practice squad.29 August 2025
Updates have been sparse but White returned to practice last week and has been participating since then without any reported issues. August reports on the Bucs’ backfield have been unfavorable to White, though, with Bucky Irving being considered for a high-volume role that includes “pass-catching work” and head coach Todd Bowles saying he needs to give Sean Tucker the ball more. At this point, White can only be stashed in PPR leagues. His standalone value is liable to evaporate if Irving s ...29 August 2025
Horne spent 2022 with the Falcons and was signed from their practice squad by the Giants in 2023. The Titans correspondingly released RB Jermar Jefferson and CB Amani Oruwariye.29 August 2025
Reid told reporters “it’d be a real rush” for Royals (knee) to play in Week 1 and that “it doesn’t look like he’ll make this week.” With Rashee Rice also missing the game due to suspension, the Chiefs are going to be understaffed against the Chargers. The wide receiver room will be led by Xavier Worthy with Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton behind him.29 August 2025
Peppers has $4.32 million in guaranteed money remaining on his contract for this season. The 29-year-old safety started 26 games over the last three seasons with the Patriots. New England could be looking to start Jaylinn Hawkins and rookie Craig Woodson now, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.28 August 2025
Surratt will likely contribute on special teams. The Seahawks also waived S D’Anthony Bell, signed rookie LB Chris Paul Jr. and WR/RS Courtney Jackson to the practice squad and released RB Anthony Tyus III and OLB Jalen Gaines from the practice squad in corresponding moves.
