Atlanta added Ben DiNucci to deepen the quarterback room ahead of Friday’s preseason finale in Dallas, a move prompted by Emory Jones’ concussion and the need for insurance behind Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins, who won’t play. Easton Stick is expected to start, with DiNucci serving as a ready-made backup for the 3-0-3 spot. The Falcons also released DJ Chark, reshaping the pass-catching corps as they evaluate the rest of the preseason slate.

DiNucci, a 2020 seventh-rounder, has appeared in three NFL games (one start) and delivered 23-for-43 for 219 yards in his rookie season. He spent rookie camp with Atlanta in May after time with Buffalo in 2024 and split college stints between Pitt and James Madison. Penix Jr. and Cousins are sidelined for the Dallas game, elevating Stick’s chances to lead Atlanta’s offense and keep DiNucci poised for opportunities.

The Chark release tightens Atlanta’s WR mix and nudges targets toward London, Pitts, and emerging rookies. For fantasy managers, this depth move signals caution around FalconsQBs and signals to monitor Friday’s performance for any hints of a Week 1 role or red-zone usage. The Cowboys’ visit looms large as Atlanta scrambles to refine its plan with a thinner depth chart in a still-unsettled QB room.

Elic Ayomanor’s strong preseason showing signals a potential regular-season role for Tennessee, with motion usage and second-receiver packages giving him weekly touches as the Titans rebuild their WR room around Ridley, Lockett and Jefferson. Ayomanor’s motion frequency (six of 10 plays with starters) highlights a wrinkle-heavy approach that could yield fantasy value in multiple-receiver sets.

Calvin Ridley anchors the outside, while Cam Ward’s early exit opens questions about the starter job beyond Week 1. Chimere Dike could steal slot time from Dike and Dorsey-era backups, and Casey Washington’s Falcons rise adds depth and a sneaky Week 1 target in deep leagues. In New England, Antonio Gibson’s start over Henderson complicates backfield timing for fantasy managers.

Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy headline KC’s WR competition, with JuJu Smith-Schuster sprinkled in and Rashee Rice facing potential suspension uncertainty. Rashee Rice’s status and Worthy’s slot role create a volatile but potentially high-upside mix for redraft leagues. In Seattle, the rookies and rotation at tight end and WR point to unpredictable weekly targets but exciting early-season upside for Pearsall-type contributors.

Overall, the preseason usage underscores a common theme for 2025: multiple players banding into committee roles, making late-round targets and handcuff options more valuable in fantasy formats. Week 1 lineups will hinge on injury news and depth-chart shifts, but the trend favors flexible rosters and opportunistic pickups across WR and RB depth charts.

The Titans’ rookie Ayomanor appears primed for a regular-season role after back-to-back preseasons in which he was put in motion at a high rate. He started as the Z in a reshaped Titans WR group that now features Calvin Ridley, Tyler Lockett, and Van Jefferson, with Chimere Dike and Ayomanor adding speed and misdirection

Casey Washington’s Falcons rise as Darnell Mooney’s stand-in could reshape Week 1 targets in Tampa Bay, with Washington lapping up opportunities as the Falcons rested top names. D.J. Chark’s signing and Drake London’s absence in the latest game add dynamic depth to Atlanta’s receiver corps. In short, Ayomanor and Washington are two of the sneakiest deep-league wild cards entering 2025, with several Titans and Falcons pass-catchers poised to carve clear roles based on preseason usage.

DJ Chark Jr. has officially joined the Atlanta Falcons, making his training camp debut at their Saturday practice. Signed to bolster the receiving corps, Chark's arrival coincides with Darnell Mooney's absence due to a shoulder injury. The versatile 28-year-old, who has previously excelled with the Jacksonville Jaguars, offers the Falcons additional options both outside and in the slot. Chark's notable 2019 season saw him achieve a career-high of 1,008 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, earning him a Pro Bowl selection.

Over his seven-year NFL career, Chark has collected 216 receptions for 3,100 yards and 24 touchdowns across four teams. His experience and skill set are expected to provide a significant impact for the Falcons as they prepare for the upcoming season.