The second week of preseason football is here, and that means plenty of notable players will take the field. As a responsible fantasy manager, who should you be keeping an eye on? No problem! I’ve got you covered with a complete schedule breakdown and players to watch from each contest.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 19TH

Patriots (1-0) @ Eagles (0-1)

Players to watch: Cam Newton, Mac Jones, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jalen Reagor, Quez Watkins, Kenneth Gainwell

• Can Jones do enough in preseason to overtake Cam Newton?
• How will Stevenson follow up his 10/127/2 line from Week 1?
• Are Jalen Reagor and Quez Watkins ready to step up in Year 2?

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH

Bengals (1-0) @ Washington (0-1)

Players to watch: Dyami Brown, Ja’Marr Chase

• Joe Burrow reportedly won’t play in this one, but rookie wideout Ja’Marr Chase should
• Washington’s rookie wideout is someone to keep an eye on as a player who could make an impact right away

Chiefs (1-0) @ Cardinals (1-0)

Players to watch: Jerick McKinnon, Rondale Moore

• After a disappointing stint in San Fran highlighted by injuries, can McKinnon work his way back to become Clyde Edwards-Helaire‘s primary backup?
• We’ve seen plenty from Arizona’s talented receiving corps over the years, except for Moore

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21ST

Bills (1-0) @ Bears (1-0)

Players to watch: Justin Fields, Devin Singletary, Matt Breida, Mitchell Trubisky

• The matchup of quarterbackss will be thrilling in this one with promising rookie Fields leading the charge for Chicago, and Trubisky facing the team that let him go
• Buffalo’s group of running backs will be vying for touches this season, but who will emerge on top?

Jets (1-0) @ Packers (0-1)

Players to watch: Jordan Love, Amari Rodgers, AJ Dillon, Devin Funchess, Zach Wilson, Denzel Mims

• Will Jordan Love be available while dealing with a shoulder injury?
• Can Amari Rodgers and Devin Funchess emerge as viable options behind Davante Adams?
• With Elijah Moore likely out, can Denzel Mims establish a rapport with rookie Zach Wilson?

Ravens (1-0) @ Panthers (0-1)

Players to watch: Chuba Hubbard, Terrace Marshall, Tylan Wallace

• Can Hubbard, Christian McCaffrey‘s primary backup, continue his strong play?
• Marshall impressed with 88 yards in Week 1 – can he make an impact as a rookie?
• Wallace may have increased opportunities to start the year thanks to mounting injuries at WR

Falcons (0-1) @ Dolphins (0-1)

Players to watch: Kyle Pitts, Tua Tagovailoa, Salvon Ahmed, Myles Gaskin

• Pitts didn’t appear in the Falcons’ Week 1 game, but will the promising rookie make his NFL debut in this game?
• Can Tua silence the critics and prove that he’s a franchise quarterback?
• Who will emerge as the Dolphins’ lead back?

Titans (1-0) @ Buccaneers (0-1)

Players to watch: Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Giovani Bernard

• Can either Vaughn or Bernard separate themselves as Tampa Bay’s receiving back?

Lions (0-1) @ Steelers (2-0)

Players to watch: Jamaal Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Dwayne Haskins, Najee Harris

• Can St. Brown lead Detroit in receiving as a rookie?
• What kind of impact can Williams have as De’Andre Swift’s primary backup?
• Dwayne Haskins was a bust in Washington, but can he earn a backup job in Pittsburgh with a strong preseason?

Colts (1-0) @ Vikings (0-1)

Players to watch: Jacob Eason, Sam Ehlinger

• With Carson Wentz still on the mend, who will win the primary backup job in Indy?

Texans (1-0) @ Cowboys (0-2)

Players to watch: Nico Collins, Phillip Lindsay

• Is Lindsay the back to roster in Houston?
• With such a thin receiving corps around him, can Collins breakout as a rookie?

Raiders (1-0) @ Rams (0-1)

Players to watch: Jacob Harris, Xavier Jones

• Can Harris do enough to earn meaningful snaps this season?
• Will Jones separate himself as Darrell Henderson‘s primary backup?

Broncos (1-0) @ Seahawks (0-1)

Players to watch: DeeJay Dallas, Freddie Swain, Teddy Bridgewater, Drew Lock, Javonte Williams, KJ Hamler, Jerry Jeudy

• Can either of Bridgewater or Lock show enough to win the starting quarterback job?
• What will we see from Denver’s talented group of skill-position players?
• With D’Wayne Eskridge likely out, what can Freddie Swain show as the Seahawks’ potential WR3?

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22ND

Giants (0-1) @ Browns (1-0)

Players to watch: Corey Clement, Devontae Booker

• Who will establish himself as the Giants’ top backup in what could be a meaningful role this season?

49ers (0-1) @ Chargers (1-0)

Players to watch: Trey Lance, JaMycal Hasty, Larry Rountree III, Justin Jackson

• Will Trey Lance open the season as the 49ers’ starting quarterback?
• Who will emerge as Austin Ekeler‘s primary backup at running back?

MONDAY, AUGUST 23RD

Jaguars (0-1) @ Saints (0-1)

Players to watch: Trevor Lawrence, Marvin Jones, Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill, Marquez Callaway

• Lawrence’s preseason debut wasn’t spectacular, but how will he follow it up?
• Which quarterback will earn the starting job for New Orleans, and who will be the team’s top wideout?

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