Seattle’s offensive line has bright preseason vibes, with early praise for the unit’s run-blocking and pass protection. John Schneider still keeps an eye on veteran help, as Dalton Risner visits the club. Risner, a six-year pro with Denver and Minnesota in recent seasons, could emerge as a swing guard who can play both interior spots, giving Seattle a reliable fallback behind youngsters like Gray Zable and Anthony Bradford. The visit signals depth concerns and a plan to hedge for a long season.

Behind Seattle’s starters, the guard group is young and developing. Bradford has taken a leap, Zable has shown promise, and Bryce Cable has risen to second-string left guard, but the Seahawks aren’t resting on their laurels. Amari Kite and Satala Laumea have flashed potential, yet the coaching staff’s frustration hints at the need for veteran steadiness. Joint practice with Green Bay will stress-test the line against a stout interior, with Packers stars Kenny Clark and Rashan Gary presenting the kind of challenge that separates depth from durability. The ongoing conversations about Haynes and potential roster moves underscore Seattle’s emphasis on reliable depth, mentorship, and a path to a healthier Week 1.

Daniel Jones was named starter in Indianapolis, a move that shifts short-term fantasy expectations away from Anthony Richardson and toward Jones’s efficient, leadership-driven offense. The pod underscores Richardson’s long-term ceiling but stresses that Jones’ steadiness and veteran poise give the Colts a safer Week 1 floor while Richardson continues to grow behind the scenes.

Across the league, Cincinnati’s preseason woes fuel questions about Burrow and the line, while the Bills’ blowout loss is largely dismissed as preseason noise. The show also weighs Dalton Risner’s visit to Indy and the Sam Darnold option as evidence teams are actively balancing risk and upside at quarterback. Overall, the episode blends early-season curiosity with sharp fantasy angles on talent, development, and opportunity windows.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow looked sharp in the latest preseason action, delivering accurate decisions and flashing the elite anticipation fantasy managers crave, even as a late sack reminded viewers that protection remains a work in progress. Trayvon Henderson’s burst and credible third-down value drew attention as a potential late-season spark for the Bengals, while the Raiders and Patriots kickoff week one chatter underscored a fantasy lever: early-ducible offensive talent and depth across both teams. Washington’s rising rookie and Ohio State pass-cieces were highlighted, with emphasis on stash-worthy depth for deep leagues. Chris Godwin’s status and Tampa Bay’s surrounding injuries gave managers a clearer path to pivot options while monitoring Week 1 matchups. The Giants and their rookie chatter added a layered storyline for late-summer fantasy rosters, with a mix of veteran reliability and budding upside.

Fantasy momentum dominates August drafts as experts hash out RB2 decisions, injury risk, and late-round darts. Bree Hall sits in a gray area: tantalizing talent but not a guaranteed bellcow, especially behind Joe Mixon in leagues that press early. The panel digs into Mixon’s real-world health and how ADP lines up against the Jets’ rookie-adjacent upside, pushing managers to balance ceiling and security as kickoff nears.

Darren Waller’s return in the Giants adds a clear target share path for Week 1, while Kenneth Walker III faces a potential split with Zack Charbonnet in Seattle’s run-heavy scheme. In sleepers, Kyle Williams in New England and Keenan Allen in round 15 offer compelling risk-reward bets as veterans prove they’re still playable. The show also teases super stacks and the Megalabule format, plus PrizePicks action as preseason rolls on.