Josh Allen remains fantasy’s anchor for Buffalo, but the Bills’ supporting cast has real upside. Keon Coleman, a bigger-bodied rookie, has flashed in practice and looks like a breakout candidate around Round 7-8, offering a dynamic pairing with Dalton Kincaid, who is healthy and drawing early targets. James Cook remains a three-down threat, while Amari Cooper and Josh Palmer provide veteran reliability on the outside. Khalil Shakir’s growth adds another layer of depth. In the Bears joint practice, the first team showed signs of a more efficient passing attack, with Coleman beating double teams for multiple touchdowns and Allen flashing improved rhythm with his targets. If Coleman cements himself as a top option, Buffalo’s ceiling for 2025 expands, with Kincaid and Cook providing high-end upside, and Cooper/Palmer offering a firm floor. The Bills’ coaching staff is keeping expectations flexible, hinting at a plan that can pivot based on opponent and health, but the trend toward a more potent passing game is clear.

Minnesota’s wide-receiver pair sits at the center of the Vikings’ lofty 2025 expectations, yet Week 1 remains murky. Jefferson’s hamstring tightness has kept him from full practice for nearly three weeks, raising the odds he’s not at peak form to start the year. Addison faces a three-game suspension, forcing Minnesota to test alternatives right away. J.J. McCarthy’s first NFL snaps could hinge on how quickly the rest of the group clicks, with Nailor and Lucky Jackson poised to rise if the top two aren’t fully ready.

Beyond the top two, tight end T.J. Hockenson remains a trusted target, and the running backs—Jones and Mason—could help loosen coverage if pass-game timing is off. Teams may also explore veteran depth to shield McCarthy early, with Amari Cooper or Adam Thielen floated as potential external options. Minnesota will lean on the run game and short-area options to bridge the gap until Jefferson and Addison are back in full rhythm, making several fallback WRs playable in fantasy to start the season.

Washington’s WR depth is under the microscope as Terry McLaurin remains on the PUP list and Noah Brown recovers from an ankle issue. The Commanders lean on Deebo Samuel and a trio of youngsters—Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, and Jayden Daniels—while weighing veteran pass-catchers who could help Week 1, such as Amari Cooper, Gabe Davis, Allen Robinson, Jamison Crowder, Tyler Boyd, Chris Moore and K.J. Osborn. Preseason scraps hint at breakout opportunity for veterans on the cheap, with Washington possibly waiting on final cuts to add proven playmakers without surrendering picks. The question remains whether Washington should sign a steady veteran or ride the room until McLaurin’s contract is resolved.

Saints preseason setback vs. Chargers exposes two recurring flaws: offensive line depth and lack of pass-catching upside behind Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. New Orleans ran for 61 yards and allowed five sacks, with the starting intact only on the first drive. Shrough, Rattler, and Haener had to push the pace behind a shallow O-line, and Trevor Penning left with an injury, heightening concerns about interior protection. WR depth remains thin; Mason Tipton flashed but the group lacks a true late-depth threat beyond Olave and Shaheed, fueling chatter about veteran options.

Speculation swirls that Keenan Allen or Amari Cooper could land in New Orleans to stabilize the offense, while Brandin Cooks’ prior ties to the organization add intrigue. Bub Means’ injury status is uncertain, and Bub Means’ absence would further test the depth. If NO can pull in a proven veteran and fix OL depth, Olave’s target share could stay elite, with Shaheed scaling in big-play upside and Tipton fighting for real game-ready snaps. Jake Haener’s and Shough’s chances hinge on protection and a healthier WR corps, making the QB competition pivotal for fantasy forecasts.

A.J. Brown, the standout wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, has made waves in the NFL since his rookie debut with the Tennessee Titans in 2019. A three-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion, he has amassed over 7,000 yards and nearly 50 touchdowns. Notably, Brown’s pre-college recruitment was influenced by personal preferences regarding sock color, as he openly expressed his disdain for black socks, which ultimately swayed his decision to attend Ole Miss over Georgia.