16 NFL games were played this weekend. But 95% of people missed what actually matters.
Here are 13 key items you need to know for fantasy football:
De’Zhaun Stribling rested with the 49ers starters
After 2 strong preseason games, Stribling was rested this week. He may have locked up a starting job ahead of veterans Christian Kirk & Demarcus Robinson…
The Chargers starters played 1 drive, 4 total play
Herbert completed 2 of 3 passes & connected on a 65-yard TD to Quentin Johnston. Omarion Hampton played all 4 snaps. Johnston & McConkey were the only WRs to play.
Najee Harris made his Giants debut
He played 11 of 20 snaps with the starters (55%) and totaled 59 yards on 13 touches. Note, Tyrone Tracy left this game with a neck injury.
Mike Washington played 80% of the Raiders 1st team snaps
Kirk Cousin started and played 20 snaps, Washington was on the field for 16 snaps & handled 8 of 9 backfield opportunities.
The rookie RB is a strong late round pick as Ashton Jeanty deals with an ankle issue…
Eagles Rookie WR Makai Lemon made his preseason debut
He played 17 of 21 snaps (81%), earning 5 targets on 14 routes. Lemon only totaled 3 yards & had 1 drop that turned into an INT.
But it was good to see Lemon out there after dealing with a hamstring injury in camp…
Dolphins Rookie WR Chris Bell makes his preseason debut
He’s returning from a torn ACL & is trending to play Week 1. Bell played all 14 snaps with the starting offense & earned 5 targets on 11 routes. He’s worth a stash…
Rookie RB Kaelon Black started for the 49ers
Mac Jones and the backups played 8 snaps, Black played 100% of them. With Jordan James still injured, Black looks like the clear RB2 behind Christian McCaffrey…
Emmett Johnson is the RB2 for the Chiefs
Emari Demercado was surprisngly released by Kansas City, opening the door for the 5th round rookie to be the RB2 behind Kenneth Walker…
Seth McGowan seems to be the Colts RB2
He played ahead of DJ Giddens in the final preseason game. McGowan started and played all 6 snaps with the starting unit (Anthony Richardson at QB)…
Charlie Kolar continues to play with the Chargers starters
He appears to be their TE1 ahead of Oronde Gadsden. Kolar is a much better blocker, which matters in a Mike McDaniel offense…
Patriots WR Kyle Williams continued his great preseason
He caught both of his targets for 55 yards & 1 TD. Williams now has 166 yards & 3 TDs across 3 games. He'd need to beat out Demario Douglas for a starting role…
Steelers 2nd round rookie Germie Bernard scores on 2 targets
However, Roman Wilson sat in this game. This indicates Wilson is a starter ahead of Bernard right now…
Bills rookie WR Skyler Bell looked great in his preseason debut
He totaled 77 yards on 8 touches and scored 1 TD. Bell is behind 3-4 other WRs on the depth chart but he’s pushing for a starting job next to DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir…
— Sal
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