Buffalo’s WR depth is far from settled as the preseason nears its finish. Alex Kay argues the Bills could trade a seventh-round pick to Detroit for Tim Patrick, a veteran with red-zone savvy who could stabilize the outside group if injuries linger. Buffalo has already added Grant DuBose and hosted Gabe Davis for a visit after releasing Kaden Prather, signaling Beane’s willingness to pursue a steady veteran over banking on unproven youth. Patrick’s bounce-back year with Detroit adds intrigue, even as he overlaps Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer on the Bills’ perimeter. Josh Allen would welcome a proven target near the goal line, and Patrick’s grinder profile could endear him to Bills Mafia while darting for meaningful snaps if injuries persist.

Buffalo’s plan isn’t just about finding a veteran, it’s about pairing one with dynamic future pieces and preserving upside for DFS and dynasty value. If Patrick arrives, Palmer and Coleman would compete for the larger outside roles; Patrick would likely focus on the red zone and third-down situations, giving fantasy managers a nuanced, low-floor, potential upside option behind Coleman and Palmer. The Bills aren’t done reshaping the room, and Patrick represents a low-cost, potentially high-reward move that could shift Week-to-Week target distribution in Buffalo.

The Buccaneers close their preseason in Buffalo with backups and rookies directing the spotlight. Sterling Shepard, fresh from a standout camp, aims to lock in TB’s depth role by snagging a TD and leading the team in receiving once the starters sit. Undrafted Nick Jackson has flashed pass-rush instincts, eyeing a sack-streak finale to cement a roster spot and a key special-teams role. A fringe defensive back or returner could surge into the 53, but the deciding factor remains their ability to translate camp work into game-ready impact.

Buffalo provides a stern test for TB’s depth, while TB’s coaches will be watching for players who can contribute immediately and on special teams. The outcome isn’t just a final score; it’s which backups emerge as real fantasy factors in Week 1, and which ones fade under the bright preseason lights.

The Buccaneers close out the preseason against the Bills with almost all starters resting. Depth will decide the roster, as Teddy Bridgewater steers the TB offense while veterans like Anthony Nelson pace the defense and youngsters push for spots. TB’s wideout room stays crowded; Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson and Ryan Miller are among those eyeing impactful auditions with Baker Mayfield under center. The safety corps is thin after injuries to J.J. Roberts and Christian Izien, so Kaevon Merriweather and Shilo Sanders must prove they belong on the 53 or the practice squad. This finale is all about the backups making a case for real NFL reps.

DK Metcalf will appear on the big screen in Asteroid, a Doug Liman thriller also featuring Hailee Steinfeld, set to premiere later this year on Google’s Android XR platform and debut at Venice’s immersive showcase. The film follows a disparate group chasing wealth aboard an asteroid, a compelling cross-media moment for the Steelers receiver as he ramps up his acting portfolio.

In NFL business, Pittsburgh landed Metcalf in March for a 2025 second-round pick and secured a five-year, $150 million extension. The deal followed his trade request from Seattle, just before the end of his 2022 three-year, $72 million pact. Metcalf’s 2024 season with Seattle produced 66 catches for 992 yards and five TDs, underscoring his high-ceiling impact as he joins a Pittsburgh offense that will rely on him to stretch defenses while balancing a burgeoning film career.