Nicholas Moreano of Watch Marquee Sports observed on Wednesday that Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore was being mixed into the backfield during individual drills with running backs D'Andre Swift, rookie Kyle Monangai and Brittain Brown. The Bears have been looking for ways to manufacture touches for Moore in new head coach Ben Johnson's offense all summer, and it's looking more and more like the 28-year-old could take on more of a Deebo Samuel Sr. type role with not much experienced depth in the backfield behind Swift in Chicago. While fantasy managers won't complain about Moore getting more touches, him being used as a RB will also open him up to more injuries. Keenan Allen is now gone, but Rome Odunze could take on a bigger role in Year 2 alongside Moore. Going into Week 1 against the Vikings, Moore is on the WR2/3 borderline in fantasy.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) did not practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday, per Brianna Dix of Buccaneers.com. Godwin did not land on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin the regular season, but it doesn't mean that he won't miss multiple weeks after suffering a season-ending dislocated ankle in Week 7 of 2024. In fact, it's possible that Godwin doesn't make his 2025 debut until after Week 5, depending on how he recovers. Keep in mind that the 29-year-old has not been able to practice all summer during training camp and the preseason. Until he's able to return, rookie first-rounder Emeka Egbuka is expected to play a major role in a pass-happy offense as the No. 2 behind Mike Evans. Godwin is worth stashing in an IR spot in all fantasy formats, but managers will need to practice patience.

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (thumb) is not on the Week 1 injury report and got in a full practice on Wednesday, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Love had surgery to fix a ligament in his left (non-throwing) thumb early in the preseason, but he was back to full practice last week and is fully expected to start in the Week 1 divisional clash against the Detroit Lions this Sunday. The 26-year-old could be wearing a brace on his left thumb on game day, but he said it hasn't limited him at all on hand-offs to the running backs. Love will be active this weekend, but it will be a dicey matchup against pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson and Company, and he could be without one of his top receivers in Jayden Reed (foot). He's on the QB1/2 borderline for the first game of the 2025 season.

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Green Bay Packers wide receivers Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Savion Williams (hamstring) were both listed as limited practice participants on the team's first injury report of the year. Meanwhile, Jayden Reed, who is dealing with a Jones fracture in his foot, was a DNP. Wicks injured his calf in late July and missed most of training camp and all of the preseason. However, the 24-year-old returned to the field last week and has a good shot of suiting up in Week 1 against the division-rival Detroit Lions on Sunday, as does Williams. Even if Reed is unable to play this weekend, Wicks would likely be the fourth-best target for quarterback Jordan Love behind rookie first-rounder Matthew Golden, Romeo Doubs and tight end Tucker Kraft, making him avoidable in starting fantasy lineups. Wicks is only rostered in 1% of Yahoo leagues.

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New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said running back Alvin Kamara is "going to get the bulk of the work in the run game," and others will be ready to step up when there is an opportunity, according to ESPN's Erin Summers. This shouldn't come as much of a surprise, as Kamara has only Kendre Miller, who has yet to really prove anything in the NFL, and rookie Devin Neal behind him on the depth chart. Kamara is at the dreaded age of 30 for RBs, but the Saints don't really have another choice but to have the offense run through him. The volume should be there for Kamara, but how efficient will New Orleans' offense be under second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler running the show? Kamara has always been more valuable in PPR formats, and fantasy managers will be hoping for a lot of dumpoff passes in the flat from Rattler. Kamara is a high-upside RB2 heading into Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa highlighted wide receiver Malik Washington as another wideout that he built chemistry with while Tyreek Hill (oblique) was sidelined this summer at training camp. It showed during the preseason, too, with Washington impressing and showing an elevated rapport with his QB. The former sixth-rounder (184th overall) in 2024 out of Virginia caught 26 of his 36 targets for 223 yards and no touchdowns in 14 games (three starts), but he seems primed for a much bigger role in Year 2 behind Hill and Jaylen Waddle. For now, Washington is just a name to monitor in most redraft fantasy leagues, but if one of Hill or Waddle miss time during the season, the 24-year-old could quickly become a trendy waiver-wire pickup in an elevated role in Miami's offense.

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Indianapolis Colts running back Tyler Goodson (elbow) was listed as a limited participant in practice on the first injury report of the year on Wednesday heading into a Week 1 tilt against the Miami Dolphins. Goodson was the only player listed on Indy's injury report, so they are pretty healthy to open things up. The 24-year-old should be able to suit up for Sunday's contest, but he shouldn't be rostered at all in 12-team leagues and won't be a realistic starting option anywhere if he's active. Jonathan Taylor is the Colts' clear RB1, and rookie DJ Giddens could very well be his primary backup. Barring an injury to Taylor, Goodson will be hard-pressed to find signficant work despite averaging 4.8 yards per carry in his second NFL season in 2024. Most of Goodson's production last year came when Taylor missed time due to injury.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in the team's first official practice of the 2025 season on Wednesday. Mooney suffered a shoulder injury early in training camp and figures to be up in the air for the Week 1 contest this Sunday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's good news that the 27-year-old is on the practice field early in the week, but he's expected to receive a questionable designation on Friday, which makes him a dicey fantasy option to kick things off this weekend. We should have a better idea of Mooney's status for Week 1 later this week. As things currently stand, we would recommend having him on your bench right now. If Mooney is active on Sunday, he could be facing limitations in how much he can play.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle), who suffered a high-ankle sprain in practice a month ago, was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday on the team's initial injury report, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Head coach Sean McDermott initially said that Shakir would be limited in the first practice of the week, so this is a pleasant surprise for those getting ready to start the 25-year-old in the Week 1 showdown on Sunday night versus the Baltimore Ravens. As long as he does not suffer a setback later this week, Shakir should be pretty close to 100 percent for the season opener as the starting slot receiver. Shakir had his best season in his third year in the NFL in 2024 with 76 catches, 821 yards and four touchdowns in 15 games (nine starts), but that might be his ceiling in a Bills offense that likes to spread the ball around.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (groin) was listed as limited in the team's first official practice on Wedneday heading into a Week 1 showdown on Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Coleman should be good to go for Sunday evening's tilt, but he'll have two more days to get in a full practice. Fellow wideout Khalil Shakir (ankle) practiced in full, so quarterback Josh Allen should have his top two receivers available. Coleman, who was a second-rounder last year out of Florida State, played in only 13 games in the regular season in his rookie year due to injuries and finished with a 29-556-4 line. He was inconsistent, but he has showns signs this summer of taking on an elevated role in Year 2. Still, with Joshua Palmer now in the fold in an offense that spreads the ball around, Coleman should be considered a WR4/flex for fantasy against Baltimore in Week 1.

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Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. was deployed as the No. 4 option during the team drills on Wednesday. According to JP Finaly of NBC4, during a QB/RB drill, Rodriguez was the fourth running back to take the field. Veteran Austin Ekeler continued to slot in as the top option while Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols served as the No. 2 and No. 3 options. This situation is worth closely monitoring as Rodriguez was initially listed as the third option on the depth chart earlier in the week, but appears to have been jumped by the seventh-round rookie, Croskey-Merritt. Last season, Rodriguez had a limited role in the offense but showed potential at times, posting a strong 4.9 YPC. Given his unknown role in the season opener, he is best left for deeper 14+ team formats as a high-risk flex option.

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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler was once again deployed as the team's RB1 during practice on Wednesday. During a QB/RB drill, JP Finaly of NBC4 reported that Ekeler was given the first opportunity, while seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt followed him. Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. followed behind him as the third and fourth running backs. Earlier in the week, Ekeler was listed first on the team's depth chart, and his usage during Wednesday's practice seems to solidify his role as the lead option. During his debut season in Washington, Ekeler served as the primary pass-catching back, but was still very effective on the ground, posting a 4.8 YPC. Given his projected role, Ekeler carries RB2 upside in PPR leagues and strong flex value in standard formats facing the New York Giants in Week 1.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session but is expected to play in Week 1, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Jennings has been sidelined throughout most of August due to this calf injury. However, seeing him return to the practice, albeit in a limited capacity, is a positive sign. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status leading up to the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Last season, Jennings enjoyed a breakout campaign, totaling 975 yards on 77 receptions. He found the back of the end zone six times. With Deebo Samuel Sr. now in Washington and Brandon Aiyuk (knee) slated to miss the first month of the season, Jennings has a clear path to open the season as Brock Purdy's go-to option in the passing attack. If he is cleared to play, Jennings carries WR2 upside, facing the Seahawks.

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe) is not on the team's initial injury report. Throughout camp, Nabers has been diagnosed with a lingering toe injury in addition to back and shoulder injuries. However, seeing Nabers not on the report early in the week suggests he will be given a full workload during their season opener on Sunday afternoon against the Washington Commanders. During his rookie campaign, the former LSU standout established himself as one of the top rising stars in the sport. Nabers caught 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. During the final four games of the season, Nabers flashed immense upside, averaging a stellar 22.9 PPR points per game. Given his role as the clear WR1 in the offense, Nabers is a must-start in all formats in Week 1.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (hamstring) is not on the team's initial injury report. This is an excellent sign as the wideout was battling a hamstring injury throughout most of August. However, seeing him practice in full on Wednesday should put him in an excellent position to be at full strength in their season opener on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week in case he faces a setback. Last season, despite playing with subpar QB play, Downs flashed immense upside as he averaged 13.1 PPR points per game across 14 contests. During this stretch, Downs tallied 57.4 yards per game and scored five touchdowns. With Daniel Jones slated to serve as the QB1 in Indianapolis, Downs possesses high-end WR3 upside facing the Dolphins.

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DE Dorance Armstrong (knee), WR Noah Brown (knee), and CB Jonathan Jones (hamstring) were limited in practice on Wednesday, Sept. 3. PK Matt Gay (illness) and QB Marcus Mariota (Achilles) practiced in full on Wednesday. TE Zach Ertz (rest) was not given a practice designation on Wednesday.

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Washington Commanders WR Noah Brown (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Fantasy Spin: Brown has been recovering from a knee injury he suffered during the offseason, but he seems to have a chance to play in the opener. Brown likely will serve as the No. 3 receiver for the Commanders but may be limited in Week 1 depending on his recovery. Fantasy players may want to consider other options this week and keep Brown on the bench.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Wednesday on the team's first injury report of the year, according to Dan Salomne of Giants.com. Brown was injured all the way back in June in minicamp, but now we know he's been tending to a knee injury. It's good news that he's practicing at all, but he might have to get in a full practice the next two days to avoid a questionable tag heading into the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the division-rival New York Giants. Now that Terry McLaurin is no longer holding out, the 29-year-old Brown won't be a realistic starting lineup option in fantasy if he's active this weekend after the addition of Deebo Samuel Sr. to the offense. He is competing primarily with Luke McCaffrey for Washington's WR3 role in 2025.

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Washington Commanders TE Zach Ertz (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Fantasy Spin: Ertz likely will get most Wednesdays off this season since he is a veteran but will be ready to play in Week 1. He should see a handful of targets during the game but probably will only be a No. 2 tight end in leagues.

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Free-agent WR Russell Gage Jr. (49ers) was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad Wednesday, Sept. 3.

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