The Bengals completed the 53-man roster and issued an unofficial depth chart after cuts. Dylan Fairchild lands the left guard slot; Lucas Patrick is the right guard starter, though his spot remains fluid after a rocky summer. Drew Sample leads as the No.1 blocker at tight end, with Gesicki serving as a receiver-heavy option and Noah Fant behind him. Myles Murphy leads the edge over Shemar Stewart for now, while Joseph Ossai and Cam Sample rotate in the pass rush. Dax Hill shifts to nickel with Cam Taylor-Britt and DJ Turner on the boundaries.

Trey Hendrickson’s contract incentives drew attention, and the defensive backfield features Hill at nickel and the boundary corners anchored by Taylor-Britt and Turner. Fantasy angles edge toward TE and pass rush roles and early-season depth-chart usage, as a busy offseason reshapes the Bengals’ building blocks for Week 1 and beyond.

Five quarterbacks with genuine late-round fantasy upside could finish among the 2025 season’s top fantasyQBs. Drake Maye lands in New England with Stefon Diggs and a reworked receiving corps, offering rushing and improvisational upside that could push him toward the QB1 tier if the line stabilizes. J.J. McCarthy benefits from Minnesota’s high-powered weapons and Kevin O’Connell’s scheme, delivering top-end passer value with rushing surprise. Trevor Lawrence, backed by Liam Coen and upgraded targets, could vault past ADP with big-plays and red-zone efficiency. Jordan Love in Green Bay, powered by a prolific deep-throw profile, has Stdn-Fantasy upside in every format if health holds. Bo Nix joins a strong Denver line and a young, dynamic group, giving him a clear path to top-5 fantasy weeks. Milroe’s athleticism creates constant rushing upside, while Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson anchor a more volatile but explosive group. Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Stefon Diggs remain the high-floor comparisons, but Maye, McCarthy, Lawrence, Love, Nix and Milroe bring dramatic late-round appeal across formats.

Los Angeles used its backups to turn the Rams’ preseason opener into a confident victory, 31-21, over Dallas on a night when the Cowboys rested their starters too. Stetson Bennett carved out a strong case for a spot on the 53-man roster with precise passes, mobility, and composure, capitalizing on solid protection from an energized line. The Rams’ depth shined everywhere else, especially at running back, where Cody Schrader, Jarquez Hunter, Blake Corum, and Jordan Waters piled up hard runs and a touch, signaling a potential four-back rotation behind Kyren Williams.

Xavier Smith showed why he’s in line for a roster spot, contributing as a receiver and return man, while Josaiah Stewart pressed for a larger role with his pressure and sack presence as a third-edge option behind Verse and Young. TheBig picture: the O-line bought Bennett time, the RB corps looked versatile and dangerous, and the defense showed just enough edge to keep fantasy rosters entertained through the early matchups. Two Rams duds—Shaun Jolly and Mario Williams—indicate who might be fighting for the final spots, but the broader performance arc was overwhelmingly encouraging for the depth chart and fantasy sleepers alike.