Baltimore’s 2025 rookies logged extended action in Week 3’s MNF loss to Detroit. Malaki Starks posted a career-high 8 tackles but was exposed in coverage; Mike Green and Teddye Buchanan handled big defensive workloads and made several plays. Tyler Loop connected on all three extra points but kickoff returns continued to threaten field position. LaJohntay Wester and Reuben Lowery contributed mostly on special teams, with Aeneas Peebles flashing interior pressure. Carson Vinson was inactive.

Lions highlights included Jahmyr Gibbs’ 4-yard touchdown on fourth down and Sam LaPorta’s size‑and‑skill matchup. Goff steered the offense efficiently, while the Ravens’ rookies continued to show growth and learning curves as they push for more snaps next week.

Three Buffs surfaced on NFL 53-man rosters: Shedeur Sanders cracked the Browns’ QB room, while Travis Hunter joined the Jaguars, and Xavier Weaver earned a spot with the Cardinals. Buffaloes connected to Carolina (Jimmy Horn Jr.), Baltimore (LaJohntay Wester), and Seattle (Brady Russell) also showed up around rosters, with others like BJ Green II making Jacksonville’s 53 as an undrafted rookie. Several Buffs, including Shilo Sanders, faced tough cuts, while a few stayed hopeful for practice squads.

Transfers and UDFA stories continued to map Colorado’s latest alumni across the league. Von Miller energy, Deion-era swagger, and a trail of long-shot signings underlined a curious cross-section: rookies earning roster spots, veterans clinging to practice-squad chances, and a few ready to turn preseason buzz into week-to-week fantasy value.

Booth Jr. sparked a Cowboys audition to the 53-man roster with a standout preseason showing that included bait-and-tap pressure on Wester, an interception off Cooper Rush, and a 40-yard return for six. He finished with a team-high eight tackles and two passes defended, earning praise from Brian Schottenheimer for the game-changing pick. The Dallas defense leaned on Booth as injuries thin the corner depth, making his final exhibition appearance critical in the race for snaps and roster spots.

Dallas has given Booth time to settle in after the Vikings trade, and this performance underscores his chance to push through the crowded CB group. With Diggs, Revel Jr., Carson, and Butler banged up, Booth is compelling as they navigate the rest of camp and the cut-down timeline. The message from Booth—trust your instincts, bring swagger, and make decisive plays—lands squarely in the fantasy world where roster battles and defensive turnovers can swing weekly value.

Wester provided the Ravens with a contrasting storyline, testing Booth and illustrating how preseason reps shape depth charts. The result mattered less than the takeaways and development on both sides, a reminder that even for fantasy purposes, preseason storylines like Booth’s rise can forecast opportunities once the regular season arrives.

Xavier Weaver highlighted Week 2 for the Cardinals with 1 catch for 17 yards and a 31-yard kick return, signaling a growing role as a gamble-worthy fantasy dart behind Kyler Murray. He flashed reliability in the short game and continued to show value on special teams, lifting his 53-man roster odds.

Shilo Sanders added two tackles but his Week 2 performance didn’t match the flash of Week 1, while LaJohntay Wester struggled after a strong debut, finishing with 0 catches on four targets and a fumble-related moment on punt return. Jimmy Horn Jr. posted a lone catch for 1 yard and a 6-yard rush, with Will Sheppard not recording a stat as the Packers rotated receivers. Injury dampened the Buffs alumni presence this week, as Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter sat out with injuries, keeping the spotlight focused on a small group of Buffs alums who are still pushing to carve real pro roles.