The Weekly Bender: 2025 Rookie Class Check-In

Thu Jul 31 7:58pm ET
By HOWARD BENDER
Fantasy Writer

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If there’s one thing you can count on, year after year, in fantasy football, it’s a massive love for rookies. The shiny, new toy, the mystery box, whatever you want to call it, someone in your league is a college football enthusiast and wants nothing more than to be the one who “discovers” the NFL’s next big thing. Not that there’s anything or anyone to discover, per se. They just love being the person who drafts the youngster and, if he pops in Year 1, can be the one to say, “I knew he would be a stud.”

But drafting rookies early can be a very dangerous game. While yes, we’ve seen stars like Ezekiel Elliott get drafted early and perform at a high level, we’ve also seen rookies wildly over-drafted and instantly become disappointments. Take Marvin Harrison Jr. from last season. He actually had a great season for a rookie on a rebuilding team as he finished the year with 885 yards and eight touchdowns on 62 receptions and 116 targets. But since everyone drafted him in the early second round expecting a premier season like Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson, his overall totals left his owners wanting more. A lot more.

And speaking of Chase and Jefferson, remember their rookie camps? Jefferson had a run of drops and, if memory serves, a hamstring issue that slowed him in camp. Chase couldn’t catch the football because it didn’t have white stripes on it like the college ball and he had trouble seeing it. Neither of them was taken in the first half of fantasy drafts in their rookie seasons and both ended up as dominant forces at bargain prices.

Every draft class is different. There are hyped up guys who get drafted early and may disappoint and there are lesser-known commodities who could shine bright and turn a 14th-round dart-throw into a super-stud first-rounder next year. With the calendar about to flip to August and training camps underway, now is as good a time as any to see how the rookies are shaping up. They’ve gone through May OTAs and June mini-camps. Let’s see who’s doing what and what we as fantasy players should be watching for as we head into our drafts.

Quarterbacks

Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans

The No. 1 overall pick seems firmly entrenched as the starter this season. Will Levis is having season-ending shoulder surgery already and Ward has very little competition for first-team reps. As a developing first-timer, there is no reason to treat Ward as anything but a third quarterback in a superflex format. He has strong weapons but there will always be growing pains, so throw a dart at him if you like but don’t rely on him as your guy.

Jaxson Dart, New York Giants

He’s having a perfectly fine camp as he learns the ropes behind two very capable veterans. At some point later in the season, once the Giants are out of playoff contention, he could start to get some looks from Brian Daboll, but he’s not someone you want in a redraft league this season. In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me in the least to see Russell Wilson hold the job all season long.

Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints

Likely to be thrown directly into the fire at the start of the season, Shough is sharing first-team reps with Spencer Rattler right now and probably will for a little while longer here in camp. Similar to Ward, you could look to him as a third QB for superflex but he is not someone fantasy owners want to rely on. The weapons are there and we expect the Saints to be so bad that they are forced into throwing heavy late in games, but that’s not how you want to build your team.

Running Backs

Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders

Expectations are high and so is his ADP. I’ve seen Jeanty go as high as fifth in a draft, so you know everyone is pushing the chips all-in. He will be the focal point of Chip Kelly’s offense and we all know Pete Carroll loves to run the football as much as he loves to chomp gum on the sidelines. The fantasy community is basically looking at him as this year’s Bijan Robinson but without the Arthur Smith/Tyler Allgeier nonsense. He’s having a solid enough start to camp that I think you can draft with confidence.

Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers

He’s getting a lot of steam lately with Najee Harris sitting out with a mysterious eye injury suffered during a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of July. Harris hasn’t been active in camp at all and Hampton is getting first-team reps over the likes of Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins. Sure, the Chargers added Nyheim Hines to the mix, but this is starting to look more and more like Hampton’s backfield. I still have concerns for him in relation to Harris’ potential workload. If the eye issue clears up, the Chargers are paying him $9.5M with $5M guaranteed. They’re not going to just throw that money away if he’s healthy.

TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots

Pats fans are getting their wish as they continue their search for the next James White. We know how OC Josh McDaniels utilized White back in the day and right now, he seems to be doing just that with Henderson. Reports are coming in about how McDaniels is lining Henderson up all over the field and keeping him very heavily incorporated in the passing attack. I’m not pushing him up draft boards just yet, but in full-point PPR formats, he could be a great pick at his current ADP.

Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland Browns

Not touching him with a 10-foot pole. No way. There are domestic violence charges looming, he’s not with the team and all reports out of Cleveland say that the team is in no rush to sign him to his rookie contract. Sure, there’s talent there, but I’m not touching him nor am I recommending him to anyone. If you want a Browns back, Jerome Ford is likely the primary with fellow rookie Dylan Sampson getting the third-down passing work.

RJ Harvey, Denver Broncos

I liked Harvey coming into the NFL Draft and I walked away loving him when I saw he landed in Denver. Joe Lombardi and Sean Payton do amazing things for their running backs in the passing game and with the signing of J.K. Dobbins, it looks like he and Harvey will blossom into the next Alvin Kamara/Mark Ingram tandem Lombardi and Payton had in New Orleans. What was even more encouraging was how the coaching staff gave rave reviews to Harvey’s work once the pads went on in camp. He fits the wide-zone blocking scheme very well, has good hands and a strong field of vision. I’ve drafted him in plenty of the Beat Howard Bender Best Ball Tournament drafts. 

Kaleb Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers

I really like the player and I feel like he fits the scheme Arthur Smith is running in the Steel City. He’s a no-brainer pick in dynasty and I definitely have shares of him across all formats right now. However, we are seeing some early reports that he is struggling with his pass-blocking and that is never good for a rookie. Especially when you have a guy like Jaylen Warren on the team, a guy who is routinely lauded for his pass-blocking talents. He’ll have a solid share of the work, but keep a close eye on camp reports moving forward to see if he’s making the improvements we fantasy owners need him to make.

Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars

It hasn’t been the best of starts for the former Virginia Tech speedster as he experienced some fumbling issues in mini-camp that plagued him during the latter part of his college career. Now he’s sitting on the sidelines nursing a hamstring issue, so Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby are getting all the work. That’s not to say Tuten is a bust, but you should definitely temper your expectations if you are looking to draft him. He’ll sit third on the depth chart and likely needs an injury or two to earn a larger role.

Cam Skattebo, New York Giants

He’s starting to become a bit of a cult hero for Giants fans and he just started to get some first-team reps, but don’t let that sway you too much. This should still be Tyrone Tracy’s backfield for the most part, with Skattebo coming in on some between-the-tackles, short-yardage work as well as some snaps at or near the goal line. I don’t see him racking up a ton of yardage, but I could definitely see him as an annoying touchdown-vulture. Keep watching how they are using him in camp and don’t be afraid to draft him at his current ADP.

Jaydon Blue, Dallas Cowboys

There was a report that stated former Cowboys assistant coach Glenn Smith referred to Blue as “borderline lazy,” which set off quite a few alarms for people. But in response, head coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke very complimentary of Blue’s talents on the field and then gave him first-team reps the next day. Then OC Klayton Adams praised his rookie runner as well, citing his explosiveness with the ball in his hands. Maybe this is just coach-speak in hopes that the kid’s confidence doesn’t get shaken, but keep a watchful eye on how he is used in camp over the next few weeks. Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams seem to have an early hold on the job.

Wide Receivers

Travis Hunter, Jacksonville Jaguars

We already knew there would be plenty of buzz surrounding Hunter and the early reports that had him playing predominatly as a wide receiver and only playing defense on a limited basis still didn’t deter people from taking him around the fifth round of their best ball tournaments. But then we watched him struggle a bit as a receiver, catching the ball with his body and not his hands, and suddenly, people started to cool on him. His ADP dipped to the sixth/seventh round which, in my opinion is a much more sensible price. But then ESPN listed him as a WR/CB and he started playing two-way a lot more in practice and scrimmages, so now people are back to chasing him. I don’t mind drafting him, but probably no higher than the sixth0round for me. He needs to show bigger improvements as a receiver before I invest in any pick higher than that. 

Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers

He’s having a solid camp and everything seems to be in line for him to remain the Panthers’ No. 1 receiver and top target for Bryce Young. He is currently dealing with a minor leg issue, but there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of concern. I wish his ADP was a little lower, but I still believe he could be looking at a 25-percent target share and with that kind of volume, you definitely want a piece of him.

Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

He’s already getting rave reviews from beat writers and the coaching staff, but fantasy owners need to rein in their expectations. We know he’s talented, but the fact that Todd Bowles continues to remind everyone that Chris Godwin remains “on track in his recovery,” tells me that the rookie isn’t leapfrogging anyone on the depth chart anytime soon. Maybe Egbuka sees more snaps than Jalen McMillan should Godwin miss any time, but he is not running away with any job and once Godwin is back, it will be him and Mike Evans in the two-receiver sets.

Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers

Yes, the Packers drafted him in the first round and yes, he is likely to be a better field-stretching option than Christian Watson. But Golden is already dealing with some early camp growing pains and while he is fast, the team is trying to get him up to speed on route-running and catching the football. He’s had some nice moments but he’s also made some mistakes. Hopefully, the ADP takes a dip and we can take a shot on him at a lower cost, much in the way we were able to do with Chase and Jefferson. Not that we are equating talents – more just hoping some negative camp-talk gets us a lower price tag.

Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans

No news is good news. How about that? We know the talent is there, but there really haven’t been many reports discussing how he’s looked in camp and I’m ok with that. We know the offense suits him well and with CJ Stroud having more autonomy at the line, perhaps he and Higgins continue to form a bond. Continue t draft him at his ADP with confidence.

Luther Burden, Chicago Bears

If we were doing progress reports or end of semester grades, we’d have to give Burden an incomplete. He suffered a hamstring injury back in May and has only just now been back on the field at training camp. Ben Johnson says Burden “is a little behind right now,” and he is being eased back in on 7-on-7 drills. Keep following his progress.

Tre Harris, Los Angeles Chargers

Everything I was expecting when the Ole Miss product got drafted by the Chargers is coming to fruition. Monday’s camp and post-practice press conferences were littered with praise for Harris, who apparently looked incredibly dynamic in all facets of the game. As the big split-end the Chargers need to complement Ladd McConkey, Harris could be starting to leapfrog Quentin Johnston as the Chargers No. 2 wideout and could prove to be a very strong fantasy asset. Even in a run-first scheme, Harris could get a strong number of targets this season.

Jack Bech, Las Vegas Raiders

He’s gotten off to a good start with the team, though fellow rookie Dont’e Thornton is also getting some camp buzz as well. Neither will be passing Brock Bowers or Jakobi Meyers on the targets leaderboard, so don’t look to Bech as anything more than some roster depth for potential bye week issues. The ADP is low and probably shouldn’t move in redraft leagues at all.

Kyle Williams, New England Patriots

Much like Higgins from Houston, no news for Williams is good news. He’s had moments of being splashed in with the first team, but he is still very much learning the complexities of a McDaniels offense. He’s good to be drafted at his current ADP because there is strong potential that he finds his way into the No. 2 receiver role behind Stefon Diggs. Sure, you’ve got Mack Hollins as a field-stretcher and Demario Douglas as a low-aDOT, move-the-chains type guy, but Williams has the ability to develop into a more complete receiver and a bigger asset for Drake Maye.

Tight Ends

Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears

It’s been a rough spring and summer for the No. 10 overall pick as offseason shoulder surgery has kept Loveland out of OTAs and mini-camps. Just like his fellow rookie teammate Luther Burden, Loveland is now being eased into camp in 7-on-7 drills and will continue to work with the second team. It shouldn’t be long before he starts seeing more action, but don’t expect Cole Kmet to go away anytime soon, given the work he is already putting in.

Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts

There has been a lot of camp praise doled out on the rookie tight end and it seems like the Colts finally have their guy. What’s even better is that he’s becoming a reliable option for both Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, so whoever wins this job, at least we know there’s an on-field rapport already established. Personally, I prefer Jones to win the job as he is the stronger passer, but we are hearing some things about improvements being made to Richardson’ passing work as well.

Mason Taylor, New York Jets

My sleeper tight end pick of the season is starting to get a little more camp buzz, which makes me nervous that his ADP could start to climb a little. Head coach Aaron Glenn was heaping on the praise with regard to Taylor’s blocking and he’s already looking like a reliable go-to option for Justin Fields. When it comes to fantasy tight ends, it’s all about opportunity and if the coaches are confident in all aspects of his game, the snap-share will be huge. The Jets also lack wide receiver depth, which could put Taylor as the No. 2 receiving target.

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Tyler Shough

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Jaylen Waddle Sep 18 8:20am CT
Jaylen Waddle

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) will test the injury pregame Thursday at Buffalo as there is growing optimism the receiver will be able to play. The Alabama product is officially listed as questionable for the Dolphins, who are double-digit underdogs against the Bills and facing the real prospect of an 0-3 start. Waddle has been decent in spite of the Dolphins' poor start, registering nine catches for 98 yards and a touchdown through two games. But given the injury, a Buffalo defense that has fared well against fantasy receivers, and a Miami offense that is going through a rough patch, Waddle is a low-end WR3/flex play while playing on a short week.

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Jeremy McNichols Sep 17 11:50pm CT
Jeremy McNichols

Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice ahead of Week 3's home matchup against the Raiders. This seems to be a new injury for McNichols, and the severity is unknown at the moment. McNichols is set to step into a larger role in Washington's backfield as their primary third-down and pass-down back with Austin Ekeler out for the season. McNichols is a highly trusted veteran in pass protection, and he showed some ability to be versatile last season, gaining tough yardage as a runner and catching some passes as a receiver. His most important skill is pass protection, which will keep him on the field a lot. That makes him worth considering as an option to pick up off the waiver wire to see how the Washington backfield shakes out.

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Dillon Gabriel Sep 17 11:20pm CT
Dillon Gabriel

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel saw his first game action in the NFL in their 41-17 Week 2 blowout at the Ravens. He completed all three of his passes for 19 yards and a touchdown. With the offense scuffling with Joe Flacco as the starter, discussions about a quarterback replacement are starting to pop up in Cleveland, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Fowler says that Cleveland's situation "bears monitoring" in response to the question of which quarterback is most in danger of being benched. While Flacco is safe for now, he compared the situation to Jacoby Brissett with the Patriots last season. Drake Maye's first NFL start came at home against the Texans in Week 6 of last season, for reference. Gabriel has operated as the No. 2 quarterback all summer and has been praised for his mobility, quick release, and overall grasp of the offense. It will likely only be a matter of weeks before Gabriel slides in as the starter in Cleveland. He makes for an intriguing upside swing to stash in redraft superflex leagues and deeper formats.

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Chris Godwin Sep 17 9:43pm CT
Chris Godwin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (knee) returning in Week 4 'feels like a real possibility,' sources told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.

Fantasy Spin: Godwin hasn't officially been ruled out for Week 3, but it sounds like Week 4 is a more realistic possbility for his return. Even when he does return, it could take Godwin a few games to find his rhythm, and he will also have to compete with Emeka Egbuka for targets. Godwin is worth stashing, but he doesn't need to be starting until he proves it on the field.

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Josh Reynolds Sep 17 9:00pm CT
Josh Reynolds

New York Jets wide receiver Josh Reynolds (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday. Reynolds hasn't been on the practice field since last Thursday due to a shoulder issue. He sat out last week's game and is in danger of missing the Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His absence should result in a higher workload for Allen Lazard. However, there's really no viable receiving options on this team outside of Garrett Wilson. The Jets are going to be without Justin Fields (concussion), so Tyrod Taylor should be under center. Even if Reynolds plays, fantasy managers can find a better streaming option for Week 3.

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Evan Engram Sep 17 8:50pm CT
Evan Engram

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (back) was held out of Wednesday's practice session. Engram was dealing with a calf issue last week, but still managed to play in the Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. However, fantasy managers might not have noticed he played considering he only hauled in one catch for 12 yards during that contest. The veteran tight end has a total of four catches through the first two weeks. His decrease in usage should be more of a concern than this back injury. Fantasy managers should check back on Thursday and Friday for another update on his status. If he sits, Adam Trautman would see an increased role for the Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Engram should be rostered in most formats, but is tough to trust after two straight duds.

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Brandon Aiyuk Sep 17 8:40pm CT
Brandon Aiyuk

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) was spotted doing some running on the side during Wednesday's practice. It sounds like Aiyuk is continuing to make progress, but is still going to be sidelined for a few weeks. He's currently on the physically unable to perform list through Week 4. There haven't been many updates on his status lately. The assumption is that Aiyuk should be ready to play around Week 5 or 6, but there should be a better timetable closer to that date. Aiyuk should be stashed in most 12-team formats as he'll likely be a focal point of the offense once he's ready to play.

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Darnell Mooney Sep 17 8:40pm CT
Darnell Mooney

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Mooney missed most of training camp and Week 1 due to a shoulder issue. He made his season debut last week, but was mostly quiet on the field. He hauled in two of his four targets for 20 yards in the victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The fact he was a limited participant on Wednesday could be the Falcons being cautious. Fantasy managers should check back on Thursday and Friday to see if his status changes at all ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The veteran wideout should be rostered in most 12-team formats despite a slow start.

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Bhayshul Tuten Sep 17 8:30pm CT
Bhayshul Tuten

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) was limited during Wednesday's practice session. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as Tuten still has plenty of time to get ready before the Week 3 matchup against the Houston Texans. Without Tank Bigsby in the picture, Tuten was able to make a big splash last week. He rushed eight times for 42 yards while adding two receptions for 32 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Sadly, Tuten is going to have his value limited as the backup to Travis Etienne Jr. right now. Despite that, Tuten should continue to see his role rise if he plays well. He should be rostered in most 12-team formats at the moment even as the backup.

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Jordan Mason Sep 17 8:20pm CT
Jordan Mason

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason is expected to be the main focus in the running game over the next few games. Recently, head coach Kevin O'Connell expressed confidence that Mason has bellcow potential. They expect Mason to handle a significant rushing workload while Aaron Jones (hamstring) is sidelined. The Vikings believe Mason is a multi-faceted player that can do just about anything on the football field. So far this season, Mason has rushed 24 times for 98 yards over the first two games of the season. There's not much competition behind Mason in the backfield right now. He should see all the carries he can handle, which should at least offer RB2 value for their upcoming matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Troy Franklin Sep 17 7:50pm CT
Troy Franklin

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix said that second-year wide receiver Troy Franklin is "starting to develop into the player everyone knows he can become." Franklin, who was teammates with Nix at Oregon, had a breakout game in the Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, catching eight of his nine targets for 89 yards and a touchdown. The 22-year-old wideout currently leads the Broncos in targets (15), catches (12), and receiving yards (133) through the first two games in 2025. Franklin probably won't take over WR1 duties from Courtland Sutton, but a second-year breakout could very well be in the cards for him, especially because of his strong chemistry with Nix. His primary competition for weekly targets will come from Marvin Mims Jr., who is more of a big-play deep threat than one who will be consistently peppered with targets. If you need WR help early on, Franklin is definitely worth a waiver-wire pickup.

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Davante Adams Sep 17 7:43pm CT
Davante Adams

Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams (non-injury) was given the day off for rest and did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Fantasy Spin: Adams has made an immediate impact for the Rams, logging a team-high 21 targets through two games. Perhaps more importantly, both he and Puka Nacua are putting up strong numbers simultaneously, so there is reason to believe that Adams can continue to have success. At the very least, Adams is a WR3 with upside.

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RJ Harvey Sep 17 7:40pm CT
RJ Harvey

Denver Broncos rookie second-round running back RJ Harvey is "an important piece of what we're doing," according to head coach Sean Payton. That may be true, and Harvey could see his role grow as the season progresses, but right now, his fantasy value is capped with J.K. Dobbins serving as the RB1 in Denver. Harvey was out-touched 15-6 by Harvey in the Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and finished with only five carries for eight yards (1.6 yards per tote) while adding one catch for a nice 16-yard gain. In the season-opening win over the Tennessee Titans, the UCF product had six carries for 70 yards and one reception for a loss of a yard. The 24-year-old is slippery with plenty of big-play potential, but right now, he's merely an RB3/flex for fantasy managers with a low floor and ceiling. Harvey and the Broncos also have a difficult upcoming divisional tilt against the 2-0 Los Angeles Chargers on the road this Sunday.

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Davante Adams Sep 17 7:33pm CT
Davante Adams

Los Angeles Rams OG Steve Avila (undisclosed), DL Braden Fiske (undisclosed), WR Davante Adams (non-injury) and OT Rob Havenstein (non-injury) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 17. TE Colby Parkinson (shoulder) was a limited participant.

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Marvin Harrison Jr. Sep 17 7:30pm CT
Marvin Harrison Jr.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray didn't exactly ease fantasy managers' concerns regarding second-year wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. when talking to the media on Wednesday. "There's only one ball. We've been playing this game for a long time. Some days he's gonna get 10, and some days he might get 3. You never know," Murray said when asked if he felt Harrison should have more targets through two weeks. Harrison and Murray supposedly improved their chemistry in the offseason, but through two games, we have yet to see it. The 23-year-old former fourth overall pick is tied for 49th among WRs with 11 targets through two games and has caught seven of them for 98 yards and a touchdown. It might take Harrison a bit more time to reach his true potential, but fantasy managers will be hoping he'll rebound in a divisional matchup this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Josh Jacobs Sep 17 7:10pm CT
Josh Jacobs

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) is dealing with an ankle injury and was listed as a limited participant on the first injury report of Week 3 on Wednesday. It's probably just a bit of rest for the veteran RB early in the week, but it's something worth watching the next few days for fantasy managers. The 27-year-old has been Green Bay's workhorse back through two weeks, as expected, handling 42 carries for 150 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and two touchdowns on the ground, adding one catch for four yards. The Packers will have more than a week of rest going into a Week 3 tilt against the Cleveland Browns, so we'd expect Jacobs to return to practice later this week and play on Sunday. Jacobs should be considered a must-start RB in fantasy if he's active. If he's out or limited, both Chris Brooks and Emanuel Wilson would likely share backfield touches.

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Kyle Juszczyk Sep 17 7:03pm CT
Kyle Juszczyk

San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa (non-injury), OT Spencer Burford (knee), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), WR Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder), FB Kyle Juszczyk (concussion), RB Christian McCaffrey (calf), S Siran Neal (concussion) and OT Trent Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 17. QB Brock Purdy (shoulder, toe) was limited during practice, while RB Jordan James (finger) fully participated in practice.

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Jayden Daniels Sep 17 7:00pm CT
Jayden Daniels

The Washington Commanders are expected to "err on the side of caution" with quarterback Jayden Daniels (knee) as he battles a knee sprain that he suffered in the Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers last Thursday night, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Daniels will not practice this week until at least Friday, and if there is any doubt at all by then, the team is expected to keep him out in Week 3 on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. In a best-case scenario, it seems like Daniels will be questionable this weekend. The Commanders had backup Marcus Mariota meet with the media on Wednesday, an early sign that they are leaning toward starting him under center against the Raiders. Fantasy managers should not plan on having Daniels available in Week 3. If he's out, Washington could lean on the ground game more with rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez Jr., who will be making his 2025 debut after Austin Ekeler's season-ending Achilles injury in Week 2.

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Christian McCaffrey Sep 17 6:53pm CT
Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Fantasy Spin: McCaffrey probably will not practice much this season but is on track to play in Week 3. He has been productive in both the running and passing game over the first two weeks and is a must-start option in all fantasy leagues.

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