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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune was under duress for most of the game during the 20-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, but was able to lead the team to a touchdown. He finished the game with 83 yards and a touchdown on 12-for-20 passing while adding five carries for 47 yards. He also took five sacks, which makes sense when the Cardinals weren't playing any starters in this preseason finale. Tune seems to be locked into the third-string spot after Jacoby Brissett posted a solid couple of preseason games. Before this final game, Tune only accrued 47 passing yards, one interception, and no touchdowns.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington seems to have secured the team's third receiver spot on the depth chart with a big preseason. Washington caught all three of his targets in Saturday's preseason finale and finished with 41 yards and a touchdown. He was targeted on three of Tua Tagovailoa's eight pass attempts and continues to show a good rapport with the Dolphins' starting QB. Star receiver Tyreek Hill did not play this preseason, and when he's in the mix, Washington's role will likely be reduced. However, the second-year receiver from Virginia looks like he'll be a trusted option for Tua, making him worth a late-round flier in standard leagues since he brings good upside after a strong offseason, training camp, and preseason.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell caught his lone target for a four-yard gain in a 41-14 preseason win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Mitchell got the start but was overshadowed by Laquon Treadwell, who popped off for 116 yards and a touchdown in the win. The second-year receiver's spot on the roster is safe but he appears to be behind Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce on the depth chart. That being said, Downs is already dealing with a hamstring injury, a situation that could give Mitchell a larger role early in the season. For now, Mitchell is nothing more than a late-round dart throw in fantasy drafts.

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Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II put the finishing touches on an impressive preseason with 43 rushing yards on eight carries on Saturday against the Jaguars. He totaled 126 rushing yards and a touchdown over his three preseason games, with three catches for 48 more yards. Gordon's fellow running backs in Miami's backfield are dealing with injuries, which could leave him more work to start the season. De'Von Achane (calf) is uncertain for the season opener, and Jaylen Wright (leg) is described as "week to week." Gordon was a sixth-round pick out of Oklahoma State, and he has stood out this preseason with his physical running style, pass protection, and work out of the backfield. He could be set for a big workload in Week 1 against the Colts, depending on the injury to Achane. Gordon is definitely worth a look towards the end of your standard-sized leagues and is a flier pick with a high ceiling coming into his rookie year.

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Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens carried the ball six times for 22 yards in a 41-14 preseason win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Giddens got the start and played throughout the first quarter before calling it a day in the blowout win. The rookie running back has been competing to be the primary backup to Jonathan Taylor throughout camp and has a good chance at earning that role after Tyler Goodson and Khalil Herbert have both been sidelined by injuries. If Giddens does earn that role, he would be a strong late-round choice in fantasy drafts as a handcuff to Taylor, who has dealt with multiple injuries over the years.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Laquon Treadwell caught all six of his targets for 116 yards and a touchdown in a 41-14 preseason win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Treadwell got the start and played throughout the first half, doing most of his damage on a 59-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. The former first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings is looking to survive final cuts after not appearing in any regular-season games in 2024 but he would not have a significant role on the Colts' offense even if he makes the team.

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Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught both of his targets for 20 yards in a 19-17 preseason win over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Njoku got his first action of the preseason, catching a pair of balls from starter Joe Flacco in the team's final tune-up before they prepare to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Njoku remains a rock-solid mid-range TE1 in fantasy leagues and should be a safe selection heading into drafts.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard completed 15 of his 20 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown and added a 14-yard rush in a 41-14 preseason win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Leonard got the start and looked sharp in the contest, finding Laquon Treadwell for a 59-yard touchdown in the second quarter. The Colts used a sixth-round pick on the former Notre Dame QB in this past NFL draft and he appears likely to open the year as the team's third quarterback behind Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson Sr. The Colts will now begin preparing for Week 1 and the Miami Dolphins.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel completed 12 of his 19 passes for 129 yards and one touchdown in a 19-17 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Gabriel took over for Joe Flacco early in the second quarter and looked good, finding Gage Larvadain for a three-yard touchdown completion at the end of the quarter. The rookie has been battling with Shedeur Sanders for the backup QB role behind Flacco throughout camp. Gabriel easily outplayed Sanders on Saturday as the latter only converted one first down on his five drives, all of which resulted in a punt. Gabriel is likely to be the team's backup to Flacco when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1.

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Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. caught both of his targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in a 19-17 preseason win over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Fannin played throughout the first quarter in tandem with David Njoku and caught Joe Flacco's lone touchdown toss, a 15-yarder with 6:33 left in the first. The rookie tight end was lined up as a wide receiver on the play, showing his versatility as the Browns have been trying to capitalize on his pass-catching skills. Fannin is unlikely to have a huge role from a fantasy perspective this season but he remains an intriguing dynasty prospect moving forward. He will now turn his attention toward the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed three of his six passes for 14 yards in a 19-17 preseason win over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Sanders played five series in the second half of the game and was unable to move the ball as each of his five drives ended in a Cleveland punt. He took five sacks with the Browns only picking up one first down with Sanders under center. It was a rough audition for Sanders, who was soundly outplayed by fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel in the preseason finale. The Browns could carry four quarterbacks on their final roster, but Sanders appears to be behind Gabriel as the team now turns their attention to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco completed nine of his 10 passes for 71 yards and a touchdown in a 19-17 preseason win over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Flacco got the start and played into the second quarter, finding tight end Harold Fannin Jr. for a 15-yard touchdown midway through the first quarter. Making his only appearance of the preseason, Flacco has already been named the Browns' starting quarterback heading into Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He settles in as a high-end QB3 in fantasy heading into drafts as the Cleveland offense is not expected to be very explosive this season.

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Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson found the end zone to put the first points on the board for the 49ers in their 30-23 victory over the Chargers on Sunday. The 30-year-old veteran reeled in a 22-yard pass from quarterback Tanner Mordecai to open up the second quarter of the preseason finale. Robinson finishes the preseason with seven receptions for 94 yards and one touchdown. Robinson will start his tenth NFL season serving a three-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy in the offseason. When he returns to action, he will be in the mix as San Francisco's third wide receiver behind Jauan Jennings (calf) and Ricky Pearsall, at least until Brandon Aiyuk (knee) can take the field. Robinson may eventually prove himself to be a worthy flex streamer, but fantasy managers can avoid him in their upcoming drafts.

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Quarterback Tanner Mordecai (leg) split time with Carter Bradley (leg) under center in the 49ers' 30-23 win over the Chargers on Saturday. Mordecai didn't get the start but turned in a superior line, going 10-for-13 for 103 yards and a touchdown in his time on the field. The 25-year-old looked solid until he came up limping on a failed QB sneak in the fourth quarter, leading to a turnover on downs on the next play when he struggled to simply complete the handoff to running back Ke'shawn Vaughn. The 49ers are committed to Brock Purdy (to the tune of a $265 million contract signed in May) and brought in Mac Jones to serve as his direct backup. Mordecai, who was waived and re-signed by the Niners twice during the preseason, will be lucky to survive the cuts necessary for the final 53-man roster to take shape.

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Wide receiver Terique Owens contributed to the 49ers' 30-23 win over the Chargers on Saturday with a 22-yard touchdown reception. It was his only catch of the game and just his second of the preseason. Owens, son of former 49er and five-time All-Pro Terrell Owens, was signed by the team as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2024 but was injured in the preseason and, after recovering, spent the season on the practice squad. The 25-year-old has been buried on the preseason depth chart, and his prospects worsened with the acquisition of Skyy Moore earlier this week. Even with the injuries to some of the other players in San Francisco's wide receiver room, it would be a surprise if Owens sticks around after the team finalizes its 53-man roster on August 26.

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Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. scored a touchdown for the 49ers in their 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. It was the second consecutive week that the veteran back found the end zone. Wilson also led the team in carries and rushing yards, toting the rock 11 times for 41 yards on the ground. With Christian McCaffrey as the team's unquestioned lead back and Brian Robinson Jr. joining the 49ers via trade on August 21, Wilson is jockeying for position at the back end of the depth chart more than anything else. His odds for making the final 53-man roster may be aided by the fact that Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) was favoring the injured shoulder that kept him out of the Niners' first two preseason games. Wherever Wilson settles in on the roster, he will not be a fantasy asset in the immediate future.

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Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz noted via the broadcast of the team's preseason finale with the San Francisco 49ers that he's hopeful running back Najee Harris (eye) will be ready to go for Week 1. "Najee's doing great, going through all the medical processes," said Hortiz. "But he's on track, and I think he should be able to go, hopefully in Week 1." This is an interesting development, as LA has primarily taken a vow of silence this summer regarding Harris and the resulting eye injury from his fireworks mishap. The Alabama product returned to the field after the July 4 incident just two weeks ago and has only worked off to the side with trainers. If Harris does suit up for Week 1, it's unclear in what capacity that will be, as the actual severity of his injury is unknown. With backfield mate Omarion Hampton's ADP skyrocketing, fantasy managers may want to exercise caution in drafting the rookie at his elevated draft price, particularly with the veteran potentially on the brink of returning. It's a situation that bears monitoring over the next 11 days or so.

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Dynasty | Dolphins rookie running back Ollie Gordon had 43 yards on eight carries in the Dolphins preseason finale. Dynasty Analysis: Gordon has looked the part all off-season and put a nice little bow on things today. It seems as if he has a roster spot locked up, especially after Miami lost Alexander Mattison for the season. While no threat to De'Von Achane, Gordon could be pushing a newly-injured Jaylen Wright for RB2 duties for the fish and looks like a good back-end roster stash.

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Dynasty | Jaylen Wright is considered "week-to-week" with a leg injury. Dynasty Analysis: Wright didn't suit up on Saturday and opened the door for Ollie Gordon to showcase his abilities. Now in real danger of missing regular season action, Wright needs to get back in the swing of things quickly to reclaim RB2 duties behind De'Von Achane. His dynasty ADP is starting to slip a touch.

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Per San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is expected to be ready for the team's Week 1 road tilt with their division-rival Seattle Seahawks. "I expect him to be back, he should be back from it," said Shanahan. "But you never know with a calf," he'd add ominously. Jennings has dealt with a nagging calf injury since the spring that's held him out of the majority of camp. Shanahan's wording doesn't give fantasy managers any extra solace amid the 28-year-old's contract extension disputes, but this is the first word of a timetable for his return, so that's at least mildly encouraging. Jennings will have an excellent chance to build on his breakout 2024 campaign if he's healthy, as the 49ers' wide receiving corps is alarmingly thin. If he's not, fellow wideout Ricky Pearsall, tight end George Kittle, and running back Christian McCaffrey would stand to benefit the most from a volume standpoint. Skyy Moore figures to operate as the team's third WR in that case.

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