NFL preseason Week 2 fantasy takeaways

NFL: New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals continue to run RB2 by committee

James Conner has gotten both preseason games off and the Cardinals have replaced him with a committee in both outings. Pro Football Focus’s Nathan Jahnke has tracked all of the preseason snaps we care about and charted Trey Benson with a 47 percent snap share with the starters (Arizona’s second-team offense) in their latest preseason game. We saw similar usage for the rookie in his first preseason appearance. Benson never earned half of his team’s carries or rushing yards in three seasons of college ball. Early signs point to him being a committee back in the NFL.

Atlanta Falcons

Ray-Ray McCloud gets the night off

The Falcons rested everyone we care about and even some players who aren’t relevant. Ray-Ray McCloud was among the veterans who got the day off. He has run with the first-team offense throughout camp and looks like a solid pick in the final rounds of best ball drafts.

Baltimore Ravens

Devontez Walker banged up

Devontez Walker played six snaps with the reserves. Head coach John Harbaugh said he is dealing with a rib injury after the game. Walker has been limited by the issue in practice recently, but the fact that he isn’t getting many reps and is banged up doesn’t bode well for his rookie season outlook.

Buffalo Bills

Keon Coleman getting all of the work

Keon Coleman has run 100 percent of the routes with the starters during Buffalo’s two preseason contests. Mack Hollins missed the Bills’ preseason opener and was back for their most recent game. He ran a route on 8-of-9 passing plays. Both Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Curtis Samuel are banged up, bringing some potential clarity to this room. If they are forced to miss Week 1, Coleman and Hollins would play outside receiver roles with Khalil Shakir running out of the slot.

Carolina Panthers

No value in the tight end room

Even with Tommy Tremble and Ian Thomas sidelined, rookie tight end J’Tavion…

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Publish date : 2024-08-19 23:27:30

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