Jacksonville's 2025 defense is rebooted under new leadership, aiming to translate a reshaped unit into Week 1 momentum against Carolina. Hines-Allen anchors the lift, while Travis Hunter’s looming impact adds a ceiling for game-changing plays. The Jaguars’ overhaul mirrors a stadium-era reset, signaling a fresh franchise direction under owner Shad Khan, with Coen, Gladstone, and Boselli guiding a defense poised for fantasy relevance.

The Week 1 matchup serves as a gauge for the early-season identity as Jacksonville leans into depth, energy, and a pressure-centric approach. Fantasy managers should track role clarity and potential IDP upside as the Stadium of the Future era and organizational changes press forward into a pivotal season opener.

Brandon Johnson’s Steelers stint ends with an injury settlement after a foot injury in the Panthers game, freeing him to sign elsewhere once healthy. The 27-year-old was Denver’s UDFA in 2022, surfaced with Pittsburgh in 2024, and logged three appearances with nine yards on one catch last year. His IR removal signals a late-market WR option for teams needing depth, contingent on a healthy return and a favorable landing spot.

Hendon Hooker signed with the Carolina Panthers' practice squad after being released by Detroit. At 27, his mobile, improvisational game still holds dynasty appeal, and a path to action could emerge if Young struggles or injuries thin Carolina's quarterback depth.

The rest of the update spans a college-heavy weekend: William & Mary opens with a three-game homestand, UVA unveils fall plans, and Conference Carolinas cross-country notes sit alongside a mosaic of scores from soccer and volleyball, giving fantasy-minded readers a broad snapshot of college athletics.