Thu Jul 31 7:58pm ET
By HOWARD BENDER
Fantasy Writer
Hampton is looking even better
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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Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen has agreed to a four-year extension worth $102 million, including $69.5 million guaranteed. Last season, Allen led all defensive linemen in QB pressures, finishing with 8.5 sacks, and he was set to enter the final year of his contract before agreeing to this massive extension, which will keep him in the Mile High City for years to come. The Arizona Cardinals drafted Allen in the third round out of Boston College, and he signed a three-year deal with the Broncos before the 2023 season. He's grown into one of the best defensive linemen in the game, and he'll anchor the front line for the Broncos' defense for many years to come after this latest extension.
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Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble continues to recover from back surgery and is able to do light jogging at practice, according to a video posted by ESPN's David Newton. Earlier in training camp, Tremble was placed on the active/PUP list, and Panthers GM Dan Morgan said that he could not put a timetable on when Tremble would be activated. Second-year tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders has been working with the first team offense while Tremble has been out, and he could get the advantage in playing time if Tremble continues to miss time. Last year, the two rotated at tight end with Sanders catching 33 passes for 342 yards and a touchdown and Tremble catching 23 passes for 234 yards and two scores. If you're looking for a sleeper tight end, Sanders will be an interesting name to watch if Tremble isn't ready to get back in action before Week 1.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter got work on both sides of the ball on Friday in a scrimmage for the Jags. He logged a total of 38 snaps, playing 17 with the first-team offense and 21 with the first-team defense. It was the first time in training camp that he played on both sides of the ball, and he stood out with three catches for 43 yards on offense. He was also targeted in the red zone, but the pass was knocked away. Defensively, backup quarterback Nick Mullens did not target the receiver with Hunter in coverage with any passes. Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen said, "I thought it was great. That was what we were hoping to do tonight in terms of just get him on both sides of the ball, quality work." Hunter will look to continue his success on both sides of the ball as training camp continues, and he's in contention for snaps on defense and targets on offense. Hunter has a very high ceiling for fantasy football in his rookie year, although his two-way abilities don't all translate to most scoring systems.
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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin requested a trade on Thursday after contract negotiations did not produce the progress the receiver was hoping for in training camp. NFL Network's Nick Shook put together a list of six teams that make the most sense to pursue the two-time Pro Bowl wideout, including the Chargers, Raiders, Jets, Patriots, 49ers, and Browns. Any deal will likely require an extension, and the Commanders are reportedly asking for a draft pick and a young NFL-ready receiver. While the six teams Shook lays out are all in need of receiving help, a deal to land McLaurin will be complicated and costly. He could be worth it, though, since he has produced over 1,000 receiving yards in five straight seasons and is coming off a career-high 13 touchdowns last year while working with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
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Dynasty | The Bengals have signed tight end Noah Fant. Dynasty Analysis: Fant gets a one year deal and will attempt to re-establish himself as a quality option in both reality and fantasy with the Bengals. Unfortunately, he's squarely behind Mike Gesicki on the depth chart and it will be tough for him to carve out too much value moving forward. He belongs on dynasty waiver wires at the moment, despite his name value.
Dynasty | Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from Washington. Dynasty Analysis: McLaurin has dug in as he and the Commanders are reportedly not close on a new deal. Currently on the PUP list with an "ankle injury," McLaurin is now angling for way out. This is a situation to monitor as the Commanders apparently don't want to give him anything close to what he wants (reportedly something similar to the contract of DK Metcalf). There will be no shortage of suitors for McLaurin, but cooler heads may also prevail here. Stay tuned.
Dynasty | Rookie wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith posted two catches for 43 yards and a touchdown in the Hall of Fane preseason game. Dynasty Analysis: Preseason results mean less than ever, but this is somewhat notable after Lambert-Smith has reportedly been fantastic in practice. The Chargers are still looking for wide receiver and help and are apparently in the mix for Keenan Allen. Still, Lambert-Smith belongs on deep dynasty rookie draft lists as a late round target with some apparent upside.
Dynasty | Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has reportedly been sharp in practice. Dynasty Analysis: His competition with Daniel Jones is clearly real, but Richardson will get the nod if it's anywhere near close in the end. The fact is, the Colts have a whole lot more invested in Richardson than Jones and have to be rooting for him to win out. Still, we've seen nothing but inconsistency from Richardson thus far in his career and he needs to make a move now in order to be the starter in week one and salvage his dynasty value.
According to Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, wide receiver Troy Franklin is "having a good camp." The 22-year-old had a quiet rookie season. However, he at least displayed some signs of promise by catching 28 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns. The Broncos have plenty of capable receivers, specifically Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr., and tight end Evan Engram. Still, there's room for Franklin to get more snaps throughout the 2025 campaign, especially if he continues to impress heading into Week 1. He already has a rapport with quarterback Bo Nix dating back to their collegiate days at Oregon, but it still may be tough for him to be involved consistently. As a result, Franklin's redraft value is limited, although his ceiling should rise if there is an injury to a member of the receiving corps during the season.
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Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (knee) left practice on Friday. Fortunately, it appears Wilson will be fine, with Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated reporting that there was "no damage" to the knee while adding that the 26-year-old "shouldn't be out long." It's certainly good news, considering MarShawn Lloyd (groin) hasn't been practicing. Wilson had an improved sophomore year in 2024, amassing 103 carries for 502 yards while totaling five touchdowns. Although Josh Jacobs is the clear No. 1 option in Green Bay, Wilson has a chance to remain involved as his backup. While that won't make him a viable fantasy option, at least a routinely productive one, he's worth selecting late in fantasy drafts for insurance purposes in case Jacobs goes down with an injury at some point during the season.
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New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (undisclosed) was injured at practice on Friday. The 29-year-old limped off the field after a catch before being attended to by team medical staff. He appeared in 12 games for the Pats last season. However, Bourne didn't do much from a fantasy standpoint, amassing 28 catches for 305 yards and one touchdown. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day, at least until the team provides an official update. With that in mind, Bourne's chances of making the 53-man roster heading into Week 1 were already slim, so an extended absence due to an injury won't help.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders looked good during the team's eighth day of training camp. While Joe Flacco continued to shine, Sanders showed signs of growth, completing seven of his 10 attempts and throwing a touchdown. Kenny Pickett (hamstring) returned to practice on Friday. However, he was limited to individual drills. Pickett's return to full participation remains a mystery, which could open the door for Sanders and Dillon Gabriel to get first-team work in the coming days. While Gabriel struggled on Friday, he appears to still have the edge over Sanders. Still, neither rookie is expected to be under center as the starter come Week 1 when the Browns face the Bengals in an AFC North battle. With that said, Sanders' fantasy stock may rise if he continues to impress during the rest of training camp and throughout the preseason, although he has a way to go before earning a place on redraft rosters.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle) appears to have suffered an injury during Friday's practice. Shakir was being examined by the trainers for a foot/ankle injury before leaving in the tunnel. The severity of the injury is unknown right now, but the expectation is that Shakir will undergo further testing. The 25-year-old signed a four-year, $53 million extension with the Bills this past offseason. He's currently penciled in as the No. 1 wideout in Buffalo. He's coming off a 100-target season in 2024, so he figures to see similar or a higher workload in 2025. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on his status.
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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (undisclosed) was on the sideline during Friday's practice. Bowers was attending the practice, but didn't participate at all. It's unclear if this was a routine rest day or if Bowers is dealing with an injury. There's a good chance that this was a routine rest day for Bowers who figures to remain the focal point of the Raiders passing attack this upcoming season. Last season, Bowers hauled in 112 receptions for 1,194 receiving yards, and five touchdowns in 17 games during his rookie campaign. The 22-year-old is the No. 1 fantasy tight end heading into the regular season.
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According to Theo Mackie, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (head) and safety Budda Baker (shin) collided with each other during Friday's practice. This resulted in both players exiting early during practice. Baker reportedly tried to talk his way into staying in, but ultimately headed to the sideline. Wilson exited the field with the training staff and figures to undergo further testing. It seems like both players have avoided major injuries, but fantasy managers should check back for another update.
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New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) has reportedly looked impressive early in training camp. The assumption was that Diggs would be eased into activities after suffering a torn ACL in Week 8 of last season. Despite that, Diggs has looked good with quick and efficient movements and an ability to make plays on his surgically-repaired knee. The expectation was that Diggs would be limited to begin the season, but maybe he'll be ready to go by Week 1. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for more updates on his status as camp goes on.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) is reportedly moving around well during practices. It's nice to hear that Godwin is making progress after a brutal dislocation of his ankle sidelined him for a majority of last season. Despite that, the Bucs gave Godwin a three-year, $66 million extension this offseason. The Bucs aren't going to push Godwin too hard, but it seems like he's doing well early in camp. He currently remains without a timetable to return. There's a chance that Godwin is eased back into action early in the season. If that happens, Jalen McMillan and rookie Emeka Egbuka would see increased snaps alongside Mike Evans in a three-receiver set.
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill said that he didn't fully understand the offense the first three years he was in town, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. It's a bit unbelievable, but it didn't stop the Cheetah from leading the league with 1,799 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns and 112.4 yards per game in 2023. The speedy 31-year-old dealt with a wrist injury all of last year and also wasn't helped by the fact that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed more time with a head injury. As a result, Hill fell short of the 1,000-yard mark (959 yards) for the first time since 2019 as Miami's offense was more dink-and-dunk than explosive. His fantasy stock entering 2025 is down as a result, especially given Tua's shaky injury history. However, the five-time All-Pro seems very motivated and could easily bounce back if Tagovailoa stays on the field. He's ranked at RotoBaller as the WR12.
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Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports that New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson (undisclosed) will sit out of Friday's scrimmage due to an undisclosed injury. Gibson also did not take part in the team's walk-through practice at training camp on Thursday. It's unclear what is ailing the 27-year-old, but it's likely that the Patriots are just being cautious. As things currently stand, Gibson is going to go undrafted in most fantasy leagues after the Patriots took RB TreVeyon Henderson in the second round back in April. Although Rhamondre Stevenson has his issues with ball security, he will remain ahead of Gibson on the depth chart in 2025 as long as he stays healthy. In his first year in New England in 2024, Gibson had 120 carries for 538 yards and one touchdown, adding a career-low 23 receptions for 206 yards through the air in 17 games (three starts).
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (knee) is missing his second consecutive practice on Friday due to knee soreness, according to Tyler Drake of AZ Sports. The second-year wide receiver's injury is not viewed as serious, but it's one to monitor to see how much time he ends up missing. Harrison Jr. added weight over the offseason after a relatively disappointing rookie year that saw him record 62 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games. Building chemistry with Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is critical for Harrison Jr., as the two often appeared out of sync in 2024. The 22-year-old is being drafted as a WR2 in fantasy, which is significantly higher than where he finished last season.
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