The Detroit Lions face a realistic reset after back-to-back 12+ win seasons, with experts predicting some regression in 2025. The shift is driven by an exodus of coaching staff including Ben Johnson’s offensive creativity and Aaron Glenn, which fans worry could loosen continuity. Yet Detroit can lean on a familiar core: new coordinators Kelvin Sheppard and John Morton have been on the staff before, potentially smoothing the transition on both sides of the ball.

Offensive-line transitions add risk but also upside. Tate Ratledge and Christian Mahogany have shown early promise at guard, while Graham Glasgow steps into center, healthy after injury. Despite questions, the Lions remain talented enough to contend for the NFC North, with Goff signaling that the changeover isn’t as drastic as it seems. The Packers and Bears loom as contenders, but Detroit’s depth and continuity could deliver another double-digit win season and another title in a tight division.

Episode 3 of Hard Knocks with the Buffalo Bills zeroes in on football, but the bearings have fantasy impact. James Cook’s four-year, $48 million deal cements him as a core feature back, likely pushing volume in red-zone and short-yardage roles. Josh Allen remains the engine, flashing clean red-zone timing and mobility that heightens Bills’ scoring upside. Ed Oliver’s off-field storylines hint at a high-motivation defensive line that could lock in consistent interior pressure against a Bears offense still finding its rhythm. The show also spotlights under-the-radar contributors who could shape late-season rosters, from Ja’Marcus Ingram and Jimmy Ciarlo’s perseverance to Connor McGovern’s leadership vibe in the locker room.

In fantasy terms, the episode suggests Cook remains a strong RB2 with RB1 spike potential in optimal setups, while Allen’s efficiency supports solid QB1 floors. Oliver’s relentless energy could translate into steady interior pressure stats for IDP leagues, and Milano’s leadership moment underscores Bills’ defensive cohesion going into the season. The Bills’ camaraderie—McGovern’s pizza party, Allen’s missed group invites—frames a healthy, chemistry-forward environment that often translates to practical, on-field gains for fantasy managers.

The Dolphins are counting on a newly proven swing tackle in 2025 after Terron Armstead’s retirement, with Larry Borom taking the early lead at right tackle and time spent with Miami’s starters shaping his technique. Frank Smith publicly backed Borom, highlighting his fit for Miami’s aggressive run-blocking and edge containment in pass protection. Through two preseason games, Borom has logged meaningful reps and flashed the edge-control and quickness Smith praised, even as camp reports noted some initial stiffness.

The plan centers on a more robust run game by design, built on Borom’s ability to seal and re‑set the pocket while Kendall Lamm provided a solid pass-blocking baseline in 2024. If Jackson’s injury lingers or Armstead’s absence lingers, Borom’s development becomes the linchpin for preserving both protection and run tempo. Time spent with the first team this month is a critical investment as the regular season approaches.

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.

RotoBaller's August update delivers the 2025 FLEX draft rankings for RBs, WRs, and TEs with tiered clarity to dominate drafts. The piece centers on standout early-value targets like Jeudy, Etienne, and Allen, while spotlighting sleepers such as Keon Coleman and Colston Loveland. It emphasizes how a high-volume pass attack or committee backfield can shift FLEX value and how injury news and roster changes will continually reshape picks through Week 1. A branded call to leverage multiple ranking portals and formats remains a theme, encouraging readers to bookmark the site for 14 different ranking types and various scoring settings.

Jerry Jeudy’s chemistry boost with Flacco in Cleveland adds a compelling high-floor floor floor argument for WR value, while Etienne Jr. in Jacksonville hints at a large workload even in a crowded backfield. Keenan Allen’s target-dense profile is framed as a reliable bye-week anchor in PPR formats, and Colston Loveland’s late-round TE upside in Chicago offers a dart-throw path in shallow or best-ball leagues. The FLEX ladder also nods to Keon Coleman and other wideouts, reinforcing the idea that roster construction in 2025 hinges on identifyingTiered gems at multiple positions rather than chasing a single position’s early stars.