Fantasy Football News

Saints coach Kellen Moore said QB Spencer Rattler will start Saturday's game against the Jaguars. (Source: New Orleans Saints on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rattler is currently expected to backup Tyler Shough heading into this season. He should see plenty of reps throughout the preseason.

Saints WR Jordyn Tyson left practice early with trainer Thursday with a minor hamstring injury. (Source: Mike Triplett on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Triplett notes that Tyson "ended his practice early after a strong start." This will be a situation to monitor for the rookie.

Justin Fields will play in Saturday's preseason opener, per HC Andy Reid. (Source: Matt McMullen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fields is set to split snaps with Garrett Nussmeier and Chris Oladokun. The Chiefs QB will have an opportunity to showcase what he can do in a Kansas City uniform.

Patrick Mahomes will not play in Saturday's preseason opener, per HC Andy Reid. (Source: Matt McMullen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mahomes has operated at full capacity throughout training camp, but Kansas City is seemingly playing it safe as he continues to work his way back to 100%. Mahomes could still play later in the preseason to experience live action before Week 1. In the meantime, Justin Fields is expected to get the nod on Saturday.

Kenneth Walker III is reportedly "primed to be the clear workhorse" in the Chiefs' offense. (Source: Jesse Newell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Walker is currently being selected as a low-end RB1 in fantasy drafts. If the Chiefs rely on him as reported, though, Walker has a strong chance to finish as a top-five RB.

Bills HC Joe Brady said starters will play against the Panthers in the preseason opener. (Source: Joe Buscaglia on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Moore has seemingly had an excellent camp. The WR will now have the opportunity to showcase it against his former team in the preseason alongside Josh Allen and the starters.

James Cook III and all Bills starters are set to play Saturday, per HC Joe Brady. (Source: Joe Buscaglia on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cook is reportedly expected to have a larger role as a pass catcher in 2026. Saturday's preseason opener against the Panthers could offer a preview of the Bills' plans for their RB1.

Bills HC Joe Brady said starters will play against the Panthers in the preseason opener. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Allen and the starters will have an opportunity to knock off any lingering rust while building momentum for the regular season.

Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) is week-to-week with a hamstring injury per HC Dave Canales. He is expected to play in Week 1. (Source: Sheena Quick on X)

Fantasy Impact: While it sounds like Hubbard should be good to go for the season opener, he could still be limited following a multi-week absence. With that said, it’s now wheels up for Jonathon Brooks, who’s now going to see his ADP rise yet again.

The Bills released DL Kody Huisman. (Source: Buffalo Bills PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Huisman will figure to seek another opportunity during training camp.

The Bills signed CB Anthony Kendall. (Source: Buffalo Bills PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kendall will compete in training camp for a depth role in the Bills corner back room.

The Vikings waived RB Jordan Mims. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mims signed with Minnesota in late July. He'll figure to seek another opportunity.

John Michael Schmitz Jr. did not practice on Wednesday. (Source: Jordan Raanan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Schmitz was placed in concussion protocol earlier this week. He'll have to clear all protocols before he can return to practice.

JuJu Smith-Schuster did not practice on Wednesday. (Source: Jordan Raanan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith-Schuster is continuing to battle a knee injury. He is competing for a depth role in the Giants wide receiver room.

The Saints signed DT Kahlil Saunders. (Source: NBC Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Saunders previously participated in training camp with the Dolphins. He'll compete for a depth role with New Orleans.

The Saints placed OL Dillon Radunz on injured reserve. (Source: NBC Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Radunz tore his ACL in practice last week. He'll miss the upcoming season.

The Texans waived WR Montrell Washington. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Washington signed with Houston last week. He'll figure to seek another opportunity.

The Texans signed K Chris Freeman.

Fantasy Impact: Freeman will see some reps during the preseason.

The Raiders waived offensive guard Justin Pickett with an injury designation. (Source: NBC Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Pickett will seek another opportunity when he is cleared. Las Vegas signed Braeden Daniels as the corresponding move.

The Raiders signed OL Braeden Daniels. (Source: NBC Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Daniels spent most of last season on the Dolphins’ practice squad. He will compete for a depth role on the Raiders offensive line.