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 is trending in the right direction, but there is no guarantee for a Week 1 debut.
- Carson Beck continues nursing his rib injury and has lost valuable reps over the last few weeks.
- Head coach Mike LaFleur has implemented a quarterback-friendly system that has allowed all four quarterbacks to operate at a high level, completing 74.4 percent of passes.
- James Conner will start the year on injured reserve.
Atlanta Falcons | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- Tua Tagovailoa has continued to operate a short passing game throughout the preseason, and Michael Penix Jr.'s absence from Game 3 leaves the starting quarterback situation unresolved entering the regular season.
- Run blocking has been a concern following right tackle Kaleb McGary's retirement and replacement by Jawaan Taylor, though Bijan Robinson is capable of overcoming mistakes.
- Drake London's projected role will lean toward lining up outside if Tagovailoa starts, a departure from the increased slot usage seen under the previous regime.
- Jahan Dotson is the No. 2 wide receiver and has seen the bulk of Tagovailoa's wide receiver targets through two preseason games.
- Kyle Pitts Sr. has been Tagovailoa's favorite safety valve throughout camp and should see heavy volume in games Tagovailoa starts.
- Multiple tight end sets have been a persistent theme in Atlanta's preseason work, with Charlie Woerner serving as Pitts' blocking complement.
Baltimore Ravens | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- Lamar Jackson expressed confidence in Baltimore's new offense, saying: "I feel like we're in a great place with the offense right now."
- Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle indicated Derrick Henry will have an expansive role, saying there are not many players in the league who can do what Henry does.
- Zay Flowers missed joint sessions with Washington, though Jesse Minter deemed the issue minor and said the team is prioritizing his Week 1 availability.
- Adam Schefter reported that the NFL is still weighing potential discipline for Rashod Bateman, who nonetheless turned in one of his best practices of camp against Washington.
- Mark Andrews expressed enthusiasm about Doyle's scheme, saying of the offense: "It is going to be a fun offense. I am excited.”
Buffalo Bills | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- With continuity on offense, the Bills are poised to repeat as one of the league's elite scoring teams.
- Josh Allen and James Cook III enter the season healthy and are being drafted among the best at their respective positions.
- DJ Moore should command a heavy workload and provide the team with a go-to wide receiver they have lacked the past two years.
- Dalton Kincaid has been limited by injuries in the past but enters the season healthy with breakout potential.
Carolina Panthers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- Chuba Hubbard is expected to split touches with Jonathon Brooks as the early-down back against Chicago in Week 1.
- Darren Waller has not played a single snap for Carolina in a preseason game, but made the 53-man roster.
- The Panthers' top three receivers are firmly locked in with Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker, and Xavier Legette
Chicago Bears | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- Caleb Williams' highlights and inconsistent play have mirrored his 2025 season, but Ben Johnson remains steadfast in the young quarterback's development.
- D'Andre Swift is the clear lead back in Chicago and could provide massive early-season fantasy value if Kyle Monangai isn't ready for Week 1.
- Luther Burden III's return pushed Rome Odunze back down the depth chart, although both are expected to be key figures in the Bears' offense.
- The tight ends are the strength of this offense, and Colston Loveland's step forward has been the biggest offensive storyline of this year's camp.
