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.
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Let's dive in.
Arizona Cardinals | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- Jeremiyah Love sustained a high ankle sprain in the preseason game. The team hopes he can return for Week 1.
- Carson Beck is dealing with a back injury sustained in the Hall of Fame game, though head coach Mike LaFleur expressed no serious concern about the young quarterback's status.
- Michael Wilson has the strongest connection with Brissett among the wide receivers and is the presumed top option at the position in Arizona's offense.
- Trey McBride led all pass-catchers with 43 targets during 11-on-11 practices open to reporters and projects as the clear No. 1 target in the Cardinals' offense.
- Elijah Higgins is in the concussion protocol and did not travel for Arizona's most recent preseason game.
Atlanta Falcons | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- Tua Tagovailoa struggled against Denver, failing to generate distance in the battle with Michael Penix Jr. despite Penix's continued lack of medical clearance.
- Bijan Robinson earned praise from NFL legends in an AtlantaFalcons.com special feature.
- Drake London earned "Camp MVP" honors from ESPN Falcons beat reporter Marc Raimondi.
- Zachariah Branch earned punt return duties, but is still listed behind Olamide Zaccheaus as the third receiver.
- Kyle Pitts Sr. saw four of Tagovailoa's five targets against Denver.
Baltimore Ravens | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- Quarterback Lamar Jackson is expanding his game as offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's offense features new under-center concepts.
- Running back Derrick Henry has seen more perimeter play calls and could see an increased role in the passing game.
- Wide receiver Zay Flowers missed just one practice following a quad contusion scare last week.
- Wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane has earned numerous superlatives with his outstanding camp, earning recognition as a legitimate contributor.
- Tight end Mark Andrews has "struggled to find space and hold onto the ball," though ESPN's Jamison Hensley noted his best day of practice closed the week.
Buffalo Bills | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- The Bills opened their new stadium on Saturday afternoon and beat the Panthers 29-14 in a dominating performance.
- Josh Allen got the start against the Panthers and appeared in midseason form, while leading two scoring drives in limited action.
- Ty Johnson is currently sitting out with an injury, which could create an opening for James Cook III to play more on third downs.
- The wide receiver room looks as strong as we've seen in some time, with D.J. Moore leading the way and Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman also filling in as key contributors.
- The starting defense suffocated the Panthers offense and allowed no first downs on their three drives.
Carolina Panthers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- Chuba Hubbard is week-to-week with a hamstring strain, but Jonathon Brooks looks fully cleared, taking starting snaps and absorbing live contact against Buffalo without issue.
- Darren Waller's arrival adds a red-zone threat to the tight end room, but his presence caps the fantasy ceiling for both Ja'Tavion Sanders and Tommy Tremble.
- Bryce Young has looked sharp in practice, but a heavily depleted offensive line missing both starting tackles and guards led to immediate pressure and limited production in his preseason debut.
- Xavier Legette returned to practice with a walk-off touchdown in team periods and logged live game reps in Buffalo, confirming he is full-go heading into the regular season.
- Devin Lloyd played well with three tackles in his debut, while Jaelan Phillips generated multiple pressures and contributed to an early sack against Josh Allen.
Chicago Bears | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- Caleb Williams is developing well in his second year under Ben Johnson, being asked to read coverages and make adjustments at the line of scrimmage without play calls from the sideline.
- D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai are entrenched as the team's top two running backs and are expected to operate in roles similar to last season.
- Injuries to Luther Burden III and Zavion Thomas have allowed Rome Odunze to operate as the team's lead receiver, while Jahdae Walker has emerged as a welcome surprise with extra opportunities.
- Colston Loveland had a week without spectacular highlights but remains the offensive focal point in team drills and scrimmages.
- A rash of defensive injuries has decimated the unit, and the Bears may be forced to look to the market for reinforcements before the season begins.