Pressed for time but still want to stay sharp with the news? We've got you.
Every August, we roll out one of the most valuable things we do at Footballguys: our Footballguys Preseason Updates. Each week, our staff covers all 32 NFL teams, tracking training camp, preseason games, injuries, depth-chart movement, coaching comments, and every relevant player development we think matters for fantasy football.
The result each week is more than 30 pages of detailed, hand-crafted reporting and analysis. It's a monster feature, and we think it's some of the best and most comprehensive preseason fantasy football coverage you'll find anywhere.
But we get it. Life doesn't always leave room for 30+ page deep dives.
That's why we created the Preseason Need-to-Know Report: the distilled version of all that work. Just the most important player and team developments, broken down across all 32 teams, so you can get caught up in minutes instead of hours.
Most of these come straight from our full reports and Footballguys staffers; others are my takes. But all of it is curated to give you an edge.
And if something catches your attention and you want the full story, we've made that easy. Every team includes direct links to its Footballguys Depth Chart and complete Preseason Report.
All four weeks of our complete Preseason Reports are free for Footballguys Insiders. So use this report to get the big picture quickly, then dig as deep as you want on the teams and players that matter most to you.
If you find this helpful (or if there's something you'd love to see us add), drop me a note at bryant@footballguys.com and let me know.
Let's dive in.
Arizona Cardinals | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- Jacoby Brissett reached a restructured deal worth $15.5 million in base compensation and is expected to start Week 1.
- Trey McBride has been Arizona's best player throughout camp and has built a strong connection with Brissett.
- Tyler Allgeier will have a meaningful role in the backfield as the coaching staff prioritizes distributing carries to keep runners fresh across 17 games.
- Walter Nolen III has impressed throughout camp and is a locked starter on the defensive line heading into the season.
- Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. are battling for the WR1 designation, which HC Mike LaFleur defines as the first progression on a given play.
Atlanta Falcons | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report (coming soon)
- Tua Tagovailoa is viewed as the Week 1 starter, as Michael Penix Jr.'s ACL recovery timeline prevents a true competition.
- Bijan Robinson had an immediate impact after sitting out until his three-year extension worth up to $75 million was finalized.
- Drake London has emerged as the vocal leader of the offensive unit after agreeing to a deal making him the third-highest-paid receiver in the NFL.
- Jahan Dotson is locked in as the second receiver, but rookie Zachariah Branch is pushing hard to replace Olamide Zaccheaus in three-receiver sets.
Baltimore Ravens | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report (coming soon)
- Lamar Jackson has displayed dramatic improvement since spring OTAs in new OC Declan Doyle's scheme.
- Derrick Henry is not thinking about retirement as he races up the career rushing leaderboard.
- Zay Flowers picked up a quad contusion deemed "day-to-day" while continuing to develop as a star following a contract extension.
- Ja'Kobi Lane has solidified his position in three-receiver sets next to Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.
- Mark Andrews has looked rejuvenated with frequent involvement in the new scheme.
Buffalo Bills | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- The Bills are entering a new era with HC Joe Brady at the helm, who will continue to call plays on offense, along with a new stadium.
- Josh Allen and James Cook III remain among the elite fantasy options at their respective positions.
- DJ Moore gives the Bills the type of alpha receiver they have not had since Stefon Diggs was traded.
- Dalton Kincaid remains a popular sleeper pick among fantasy tight ends, but will need to stay healthy and earn a larger workload to fulfill that potential.
- The defense's shift from a zone-heavy 4-3 scheme to an attacking 3-4 front under DC Jim Leonhard will be the biggest storyline to follow in the preseason.
Carolina Panthers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report (coming soon)
- Chuba Hubbard remains the starter, but a shared backfield with Jonathon Brooks is clearly on the table.
- Tetairoa McMillan added significant weight this offseason to increase his strength and win more contested catches.
- Bryce Young is showing greater trust in his receivers on 50-50 balls, a development that figures to produce more downfield attempts.
- OC Brad Idzik, Carolina's new play-caller, has looked sharp directing the offense in his limited action so far.
Chicago Bears | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- Caleb Williams is looking sharp early heading into his second year with HC Ben Johnson.
- D'Andre Swift expects to lead the backfield again, and Kyle Monangai immediately reclaimed the RB2 spot upon returning from injury.
- Luther Burden III appeared to be pulling away from Rome Odunze as the top receiver, but Burden is now expected to miss the entire preseason with a groin injury. Week 1 is his target return.
- Colston Loveland is beginning to show star potential, generating more buzz than any other player at camp.
- Injuries and departures have proven difficult to overcome as the Bears' defense has gotten off to a slow and concerning start.
