Dynasty | Colts rookie running back DJ Giddens led the team with 28 rushing yards in their second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Giddens is a hot sleeper in dynasty circles but he's battling the likes of Tyler Goodson and Khalil Herbert for the right to back up Jonathan Taylor. Neither Goodson or Herbert likely have the ultimate upside of Giddens, so this is clearly a story to keep watching. Should Giddens earn the right to be the RB2 for the Colts, he'd be one injury away from real relevance in dynasty leagues.

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Dynasty | Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel completed 13-of-18 passes for 143 yards with no touchdowns, one interception and a lost fumble in Cleveland's second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Gabriel was making his preseason debut and is clearly in a fight to hold off Shedeur Sanders on the depth chart. His performance was really up and down on the night and the interception was of the "pick six" variety. While he did make some good plays, Gabriel certainly didn't do anything to secure a spot on the depth chart over Sanders. In the end, the Browns have four quarterbacks and are going to need to make some moves soon. It's likely Joe Flacco is the starter but any of Kenny Pickett, Sanders, or Gabriel could end up on the trade block for a quarterback-needy team.

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Dynasty | Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 20 yards and touchdown in New England's second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: He did his damage on just four carries. Dynasty managers really don't need to see any more from Henderson, whose explosiveness clearly carries over to the NFL level. With Quinshon Judkins falling behind in Cleveland, Henderson has taken over as the RB3 in the rookie class behind Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton. He may actually represent a rookie bargain in the middle of round one at this point.

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Dynasty | Texans rookie running back Woody Marks had 40 rushing yards in Houston's second preseason contest. Dynasty Analysis: Marks is seemingly battling veteran Nick Chubb to be the backup to a currently banged up Joe Mixon. With Mixon far from a guarantee to be ready for opening day, this is a competition that matters. The former USC Trojan has been solid but not exactly spectacular in camp, so this was a nice step forward. He remains a solid dynasty rookie draft pick as a capable runner who is on the depth chart with veteran runners on the back-end of their careers.

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Dynasty | Texans running back Nick Chubb had 25 rushing yards on five carries in Houston's second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Reports on Chubb's explosiveness in camp have been pretty underwhelming, so this was a welcome sight. While seemingly no longer the runner he once was, Chubb has an opportunity to carve out a meaningful role in Houston, especially if Joe Mixon continues to struggle in his attempt to return from injury. Should Mixon miss time, it seems Chubb would likely split time with rookie Woody Marks. Chubb's dynasty arrow is clearly pointing down, but it was good to see some signs of life this week as he attempts to return from another serious injury.

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Dynasty | Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa had four catches for 41 yards and a touchdown in Detroit's second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: TeSlaa now has eight catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns after just two preseason contests. While many threw shade at the Lions for "overdrafting" TeSlaa, it's clear they may have simply seen something other teams didn't. While preseason games mean very little, TeSlaa looks like a player who could carve out a role this season and remains a pretty solid mid-round rookie draft pick.

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Dynasty | Dolphins rookie running back Ollie Gordon had 50 rushing yards in Miami's second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Gordon caught a break when Alexander Mattison was lost for the season, making his chance of securing a roster spot a lot higher. He seems to be third on the depth chart behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright but likely ahead of Mike Boone at the moment. Once a highly sought after devy prospect and dynasty target, Gordon had a terrible season at Oklahoma State, dropping his dynasty value like a rock. He's strung together some solid performances, so he needs to stay on dynasty watch lists for the moment.

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Dynasty | Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty had 33 rushing yards and a touchdown in his second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: He added one catch for two yards. Jeanty did his damage early on just seven carries and clearly looked like the player most thought he'd be when he came out of college this Spring. After a lackluster opener, any concern over Jeanty's skill was likely put to rest after this one. He remains a top-ten overall dynasty prospect and the overall 1.01 in rookie drafts.

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Dynasty | Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson rushed for 50 yards in Pittsburgh's second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Johnson added nine yards on a lone catch. So far, so good for Johnson, who looks to be in line to split time with Jaylen Warren this season for Pittsburgh. While it would be great to see him with a role as a full-time starter, Johnson has enough juice to make an impact without 20 carries a game. He's settled in nicely as a back-end first round rookie pick and should provide solid value as early as this season.

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Dynasty | Bucs wide recevier Emeka Egbuka had one catch for five yards and a touchdown in Tampa Bay's second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Egbuka had a quick night and simply continues to make plays. While some were ultimately disappointed in his landing spot, it's proven to be no problem for Egbuka this off-season. He's poised to have an early season role for Tampa Bay and while he may not really break out until Chris Godwin or Mike Evans are done with the Bucs, he remains a great mid-first round rookie pick as a rookie who seemingly has an unbelievably high floor.

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Dynasty | Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson caught two passes for 72 yards in Pittsburgh's second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Wilson had a lost season in 2024 but looks like a player ready to take a leap this season. While DK Metcalf will undoubtedly soak up most of the targets this season, Wilson is competing with Calvin Austin, Robert Woods, Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith and a whole host of others to be next in line. The "buy low" window for Wilson may be closing here very soon in dynasty leagues.

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Dynasty | Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton completed just 9-of-18 passes for 122 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in Dallas' second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Milton was highly sought after this off-season and ultimately got traded to Dallas to back up Dak Prescott. While he should still win that job over Will Grier, he just hasn't looked great this preseason and it's clear Dallas would be in real trouble should Prescott miss time. While Milton still looks like a decent dynasty stash, he also looks like a player who needs at least another year of development.

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Dynasty | Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 14-of-16 passes for 137 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in New York's second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: The Giants have gone on record saying Russell Wilson is going to be their starter in week one. However, two things seem very evident at this point. First, Dart has passed Jameis Winston to be the QB2. Second, Dart has made the leash for Wilson very short. With this latest performance, Dart has been nothing but impressive for the Giants all off-season and clearly looks like he's the quarterback of the future with that future coming a little sooner than most may have expected. His rookie ADP is on the rise a touch as he continues to progress.

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Dynasty | Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre Harris had six catches for 85 yards in Los Angeles' second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Harris had a healthy eight targets in this one and showed why the Chargers selected him in round two of the NFL Draft this year. He'll be battling for targets this season with players like Quentin Johnston and Keenan Allen behind target hog Ladd McConkey. Ultimately, Harris may start a little slowly but he remains a solid second round rookie pick and has some serious upside.

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Dynasty | Chargers rookie wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith had two catches for 66 yards in Los Angeles' second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: "KLS" is quickly making his case for a roster spot and he was impressive again Saturday night. One of his deep catches came with the first unit after Quentin Johnston was knocked out of the game with a concussion. With Mike Williams suddenly retiring, he may have an inside track at cracking this roster. While still a project player, Lambert-Smith has been turning heads all Summer and should be squarely on dynasty watch lists.

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Dynasty | Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey had 18 rushing yards and a touchdown in Denver's week two preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Harvey didn't play much in this one, likely cementing what looks to be a big early season role for Denver. While he's going to end up likely splitting time with JK Dobbins, Harvey has looked the part this off-season and should pay off for dynasty managers using a mid-to-late first round rookie pick on him this year. This may be the last time we see him this preseason but he's likely done enough.

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Dynasty | Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant had four catches for 70 yards in Denver's second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Bryant has been lost in the shuffle in rookie drafts most of this off-season as more of a mid-to-late round lottery ticket, but he showed some real potential this week. While you can't make too many determinations on future performance based on preseason action, Bryant's rookie ADP may actually end up being a touch low in the end.

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said he "would love to get him out there tomorrow," referencing quarterback Jordan Love, who could return to practice on Monday. The 26-year-old underwent surgery on his non-throwing left thumb to address a ligament injury he suffered in the team's first preseason game. The former first-round pick is still expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. He threw for 3,389 yards and 25 touchdowns, adding 83 yards and one touchdown on the ground. RotoBaller still projects Love as a QB2 and ranks Love as QB20.

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The Houston Texans have traded wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for tight end Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick. Metchie, a former second-round pick, is entering his third season after missing his entire rookie year while battling leukemia. The 25-year-old receiver struggled to earn a consistent role in the Texans' passing game, finishing his time in Houston with 40 receptions for 412 yards and one touchdown in 29 games. Metchie will now look to earn a spot on the Eagles' depth chart behind wideouts A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Jahan Dotson.

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Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said he is "hopeful" quarterbacks Kenny Pickett (hamstring) and Shedeur Sanders (oblique) will increase their practice participation this week as they recover from injuries. Pickett, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury since late July, said he feels like he is "turning the corner" and was able to do more running in recent days. Sanders impressed in the team's first preseason win against the Carolina Panthers, going 14-for-23 for 138 yards and two touchdowns before suffering an oblique injury that sidelined him for the second preseason game. The two are in a four-way battle with rookie Dillon Gabriel and veteran Joe Flacco for the starting quarterback position.

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