Week 1 of the NFL season got us all started, but it was merely the tip of the iceberg. Week 2 brought even more fireworks and excitement with intense matchups, nailbiters, crazy finishes, and some early-season division drama. The NFL season is already heating up, and we’re not even done with Week 2 at this point. Our latest NFL Power …
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49ers’ Biggest Risers & Fallers from Preseason Win Over Chargers
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers just beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in their preseason finale. Here are the players who stood out. Keep in mind, Brian Robinson Jr. did not play in this game because the trade for him hasn’t been made official yet. I assume it will be made official tomorrow, and the 49ers simply didn’t want to …
Read More »Detroit Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Texans
The Detroit Lions’ fourth and final preseason game of the 2025 season is in the books, and it’s time to check back in on the players who helped or hurt their stock against the Houston Texans. For injury or rest purposes, the Lions did not play 35 players in this preseason game of the 2025 season, with another six still …
Read More »Risers, Fallers After Beating Colts
Just like that, the preseason is almost over. The Green Bay Packers treated Saturday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, a 23-19, come-from-behind victory, like a true exhibition. After the starters made a cameo last week, coach Matt LaFleur used Thursday’s joint practice session as his way of getting his team ready for the regular season. Malik Willis started at quarterback …
Read More »Broncos’ Risers & Fallers Coming Out of 27-7 Win Over Cardinals
The Denver Broncos cruised to a 27-7 victory in preseason Game 2 vs. the Arizona Cardinals. With both teams resting the majority of their starters, we got yet another long look at the second and third-team units. With the final roster cuts only a couple of weeks away, the Broncos clearly are going to have some tough decisions to make. …
Read More »Vikings’ backup QB situation and other risers and fallers from preseason loss to Patriots
MINNEAPOLIS — In many ways, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell saw Saturday as a showcase for his backup quarterbacks. Sam Howell had delivered his best week of practice. Brett Rypien’s advanced knowledge of the system keeps him viable. And then there was Max Brosmer, the undrafted rookie whose play and smarts have excited coaches. Each earned extensive opportunities in Saturday’s …
Read More »49ers stock report: 6 risers (and a few fallers) through 3 weeks of training camp
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Training camp is two-thirds complete. The San Francisco 49ers’ final practice is Aug. 25, and one day after that, the team must winnow its roster to 53 players. Who has momentum as we enter the summer home stretch? For one, the team’s rookies. Safety Marques Sigle, for instance, has started to come on after he missed …
Read More »J.J. McCarthy’s preseason performance and other Vikings risers and fallers from win
MINNEAPOLIS — This is what the Minnesota Vikings do. Right here. It was the first drive in the first quarter of a preseason game, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t time for a play-action pass. Here was second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Faking the handoff. Planting his feet. Firing an out route, angled toward the left sideline. The throw wasn’t perfect, …
Read More »Detroit Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Falcons
The Detroit Lions’ second preseason game of the 2025 season is in the books, and it’s time to check back in on the players who helped or hurt their stock against the Atlanta Falcons. For injury or rest purposes, the Lions did not play 31 players in this preseason game of the 2025 season, with another six still sitting out …
Read More »Five Dynasty Risers and Five Fallers from the 2025 Trade Deadline
The Trade deadline has come and gone, and with it, new players are getting more opportunities with their new clubs. In some players’ cases, they’re seeing fewer opportunities on the field with their new or current club, because of who has been added or the roles they’ve been slotted into. Who are five players for dynasty leagues to be watchful …
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