Cleveland’s preseason opener highlighted a potential influx of disruptive pieces on defense. Rookie Carson Schwesinger flashed in limited action, posting 4 tackles and 2 assists over 13 snaps, with 3 run stops on five run-defense plays and a game-high run-defense grade per PFF. The Browns’ defensive line depth shone: Julian Okwara logged 2 sacks and 2 TFL, Alex Wright contributed a sack, and Adin Huntington added a sack and a TFL while racking up multiple special-teams stops. Mason Graham also saw 13 snaps with steady, if quiet, deployment. Carolina’s squad showed resilience, with Nathaniel Watson and Winston Reid racking tackles for the Panthers, and Chigozie Anusiem and Easton Mascarenas-Arnold among the defenders who hit solidly. The Browns allowed 1 TD, held Carolina to 25% on third down, logged 4 sacks and 251 yards allowed, underscoring a promising, depth-laden performance that could tilt roster decisions in the coming weeks. Fantasy takeaway centers on Schwesinger’s burst and the Browns’ edge rotation—Okwara and Wright in particular—plus the potential headline-grabbers at corner and depth linebackers vying for roles as the season nears.

The Las Vegas Raiders have made significant roster changes, signing running back Chris Collier and cornerback Keenan Isaac to their practice squad. Collier, who went undrafted in 2024, has played primarily on special teams this season, while Isaac, also an undrafted free agent, has similarly contributed as a special teamer.

These moves come in response to injuries sustained during Week 11, leaving the Raiders' secondary and running back corps depleted. With starting cornerbacks Jack Jones and Jakorian Bennett unable to play, and running backs Alexander Mattison and Zamir White also sidelined, the team faces challenges ahead of their Week 12 matchup against the Denver Broncos.