Arizona Cardinals waived Kelly Akharaiyi after signing him just last week, signaling another shuffle as they pare the roster ahead of the final preseason game. With 53-man cuts looming, the team is poised to address depth questions, particularly after Akharaiyi didn’t see action in the Broncos game. The move underscores the Cards’ focus on tight competition at receiver while also keeping an eye on fortifying the interior line as Hayden Conner deals with a knee injury.

Two interior offensive linemen reportedly auditioned for the Cardinals, a clear sign they’ll be adding protection and depth up front if Conner’s knee limits his availability. The WR depth is sufficient for preseason reps, so Akharaiyi’s exit doesn’t immediately sting the rotation. The 53-man decision timeline looms large, and Cards coverage via Rise Up, See Red will continue to track who survives and who lands elsewhere after Tuesday’s roster finalization.

New Orleans is slicing the quarterback competition down to the wire, with Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler splitting first-team reps as a Denver preseason clash looms. Both have flashed at different angles in camp, leaving the Week 1 decision as a true coin flip and giving fantasy managers plenty to monitor in the final days of camp.

Rattler has delivered 71.4% accuracy for 252 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception, while Shough has gone 70.6% for 231 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception; sacks have highlighted offensive-line and schematic questions. The tight gap in reps and results keeps the outcome fluid and the Saints' passing volume uncertain early in the season.

Moore indicated the decision will come after three days of practice and a game, joking about a deadline tied to facing the Cardinals. The winner’s control over cadence, play-action and shot plays will shape the Saints’ fantasy upside in September, with targets and volume swinging based on who wins the job.

Nik Bonitto’s extension saga with the Denver Broncos remains ongoing as he nears the end of his rookie deal. Denver has publicly prioritized re-signing him, but the sides are weighing timing, injury security, and market dynamics in a league-wide edge rush crescendo sparked by record deals for Watt and others. Bonitto himself believes the market favors him, aided by solid communication with his representation and the Broncos, who see him as the next extension target after Allen and Sutton. The timeline is deliberately patient, with competing pressures from Week 1 leverage and the season’s start just ahead. A bone spur briefly sidelined Bonitto, but he returned to full activity and demonstrated disruptive burst, adding to the case that he could command a strong contract if he continues ascending into 2025. The broader backdrop is a market where younger pass-rushers with recent success can push the price higher, potentially impacting Denver’s decisions on Sutton, Payton, and the rest of the defense’s long-term plans.

Saints quarterback competition remains unsettled with Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough and Jake Haener sharing reps in the preseason. Rattler and Shough have alternated as the projected starter and posted nearly identical stat lines, while Haener trails in attempts and game action. New Orleans coach Kellen Moore refused to name a Week 1 starter ahead of preseason game No. 2, signaling a true closer race as the team prepares for a Week 1 date against Arizona.

Haener is listed as a first-teamer on the depth chart but has attempted just eight passes this preseason and did not play in the Jaguars tie. Rattler (25-of-33, 252 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) and Shough (24-of-34, 232 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) have swapped starts in each exhibition, leaving fantasy managers craving clarity. The finale against Denver looms large; whichever quarterback wins the job could unlock Saints weapons and shape Week 1 fantasy projections.

Saints quarterback competition remains unresolved as the team readies for Saturday’s showcase against Denver. Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough have split first‑team reps through two preseason games, while coach Kellen Moore refused to reveal a starter, saying the decision is too close to call. The dynamic keeps fantasy managers on their toes, as practice reps could tilt the outcome week to week. A Denver result this weekend may provide a clearer signal on Week 1 expectations for the Saints’ passing attack.

Meanwhile, Tyler Warren’s hype train continues in Indianapolis. The Colts describe him as a tough, sure‑handed playmaker with standout open‑field ability and after‑the‑catch juice, reinforcing his status as a low‑end TE1 with upside if he earns frequent targets. For fantasy rosters, Warren’s trajectory suggests late‑round TE opportunities in deeper formats, especially if his role expands in open space.

Denver’s looming preseason clash adds a helpful stress test for the Saints’ QB decision, with the Broncos' upcoming game acting as a barometer for timing and decision‑making in the Saints’ aerial attack. Until a clear starter emerges, fantasy players should tolerate the ambiguity in New Orleans and watch how practice reps translate into in‑game usage and weekly projections.