Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (undisclosed) did not play in the team's second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Brad Briggs of the Chicago Tribune reported that Monangai was not in uniform for the contest. Other members of the Chicago media confirmed that the rookie running back was in sweatpants prior to the game. If Monangai were a veteran starter, this would likely mean that he was simply being held out of action to preserve his health ahead of the regular season. However, given that he's a seventh-round rookie near the middle or bottom of the depth chart, it's possible that he could be dealing with some sort of injury. The Rutgers product has generated plenty of buzz this offseason, with some speculation that he could push for the backup role or eventually even split the backfield with D'Andre Swift. His ascension to an impactful role will have to wait until he's healthy enough to play, though. For now, Swift will lead the backfield while Roschon Johnson backs him up. Brittain Brown also made a case for a roster spot by totaling nine carries, 43 rushing yards, and one touchdown during the first half of Sunday's contest.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dynasty | Titans rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor had two catches for 47 yards in Tennessee's second preseason contest. Dynasty Analysis: Ayomanor has had a quiet camp for the most part, but he played well in this one. Cam Ward showed clear favortism towards Ayomanor early, a good sign for some possible early season success. While not a truly elite-level rookie prospect, Ayomanor looks the part of a solid mid-round rookie pick with some upside.

Dynasty | Seahawks rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe completed 3-of-5 passes for 46 yards and added 18 rushing yards in Seattle's second preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Milroe played well behind Drew Lock (129 passing yards and two touchdowns) and while he's shown some real flashes in games, it seems Seattle has no desire to have him play much this season. Lock has likely played well enough to be the QB2 behind sure-fire starter Sam Darnold, but it remains to be seen if Seattle would really turn to him for more than a game or two. Regardless, Milroe looks like a great dynasty stash but just don't expect much from him in 2025 unless something really unforeseen happens in the Emerald City.

Miami Dolphins DL Zach Sieler (undisclosed) is dealing with an unspecified injury, and he did not play in the preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Aug. 16. Head coach Mike McDaniel said Sunday, Aug. 17, that Sieler would be assessed back in South Florida. However, he seemed optimistic Sieler would be ready for Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts.

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According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Washington Commanders are actively "shopping" running back Brian Robinson Jr. He is entering the final year of his contract after spending his first three seasons with the Commanders. The 26-year-old has played well during his time in Washington, amassing 2,329 yards off 570 carries in 41 regular-season contests. He also caught 65 passes and totaled 20 touchdowns in that span. It's unknown how serious the team will be about a potential deal. It's also not known how many clubs around the National Football League will be interested in his services. However, Robinson's fantasy ceiling may be at its highest in Washington, where he currently sits atop the depth chart. If he ends up getting traded, Austin Ekeler should see a bump in attention from fantasy managers. That would also apply to rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who could have a clearer path to more touches moving ahead.

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New York Giants QB Russell Wilson remains the team's starter heading into Week 1 on the road against the Washington Commanders despite the strong preseason play of rookie QB Jaxson Dart. 'Russ is our starter, and we're going to keep developing Jaxson,' head coach Brian Daboll said Sunday, Aug. 17.

Fantasy Spin: Wilson is considered a low-end QB2 in most fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams to start the season. New York has a super difficult schedule, one of the worst in the NFL, and if the team falls out of contention, we could see Wilson benched, and Dart inserted. For now, the G-Men plan to roll with Wilson, but if you plan on using him, plan to have alternates at the ready.

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The Saints' quarterback battle is still wide open, and Spencer Rattler is doing everything he can to convince the organization that he should be the Week 1 starter. Rattler went 18-of-24 for 199 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while adding three carries for 19 yards in Sunday's 17-17 tie against the Jaguars. He led an impressive 9-play, 82-yard drive with 2:39 remaining, highlighted by completions of 16 and 26 yards to second-year UDFA Mason Tipton, and capped it off with a 20-yard touchdown pass to Dante Pettis. He then ran in the two-point conversion himself to tie the game. Rattler put together multiple strong drives, including a 45-yard connection with Tipton to open the third quarter that set up a Saints field goal. However, he still showed room for improvement, notably throwing a red-zone interception with 4:42 left in the fourth quarter. The battle for the Week 1 starting job remains wide open, but Rattler is mainly an option in superflex leagues if he becomes the starter.

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New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller started the first half of the Saints' second preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miller finished with six carries for 21 yards in Sunday's 17-17 tie. He has logged exactly six carries each in the team's two preseason contests as he looks to establish himself as Alvin Kamara's backup following two injury-plagued seasons. With Cam Akers and Clyde Edwards-Helaire turning in underwhelming performances again this week and Devin Neal (hamstring) sidelined by a hamstring injury, the backup job appears to be Miller's to lose. He's worth holding as a handcuff to Kamara in deeper fantasy leagues.

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New Oreland Saints wide receiver Chris Olave suited up for the Saints' second preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He recorded two receptions for 12 yards on four targets while playing alongside rookie quarterback Tyler Shough in Sunday's 17-17 tie. As expected, his chemistry with the rookie quarterback appeared a bit off. However, it was a positive sign for New Orleans to see their star receiver back on the field for the first time since Week 9 of 2024. Injuries have impacted all three of his seasons in the league, including eight missed games last year after landing on IR due to a concussion. Questionable quarterback play and injury risk continue to affect his fantasy value, and he is currently ranked as WR34 in PPR formats by RotoBaller.

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Mason Tipton continues to impress in the preseason, recording six receptions for 100 yards in Sunday's 17-17 tie against the Jaguars, including a 45-yard reception downfield on a great ball from second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler. Tipton's speed also drew a 45-yard pass interference penalty, setting up a Saints field goal to start the third quarter. He has shown that his quickness could play a key role for New Orleans this season, as he also caught a 54-yard touchdown in the first preseason game against the Chargers off a pass from Tyler Shough. With veterans Brandin Cooks, Cedrick Wilson Jr., and Dante Pettis on the roster, it remains to be seen how significant Tipton's role will be behind solidified starters Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. Still, heis a player to monitor if his usage expands in the regular season.

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New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough started the first half of Sunday's preseason 17-17 tie against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He went 9-of-12 for 66 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. The offense struggled to get going early, managing just three points across four drives with Shough under center, including two three-and-outs. Once expected to be the frontrunner for the Saints' Week 1 starting job, his inability to consistently move the ball, even with starting receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed on the field, combined with Spencer Rattler's solid performance, suggests momentum may be shifting against him. Shough remains a player to monitor, but he should stay off fantasy radars outside superflex or dynasty leagues.

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