James Cook finally getting an extension from Buffalo shifts the Bills’ backfield narrative from uncertainty to a more solid fantasy floor, but questions linger about his touchdown upside and share in a red‑hot offense. Rasheed Rice’s looming suspension adds an x‑factor to Kansas City’s pass game, potentially opening Week 1 targets for Xavier Worthy and other Chiefs pass‑catchers. Caleb Johnson’s dynamic with Aaron Rodgers sparks debate about rookie command versus veteran gatekeeping, while Dallas’ late‑round backfield options, led by Jaden Blue, become the latest 1‑A/B bets in the zero‑RB era. The show leans into four late‑round running backs (DJ Giddens, Jaden Blue, Bashut Tutin, and Tank Bigsby) as true dart throws with high upside, especially in best ball formats. In short, the August chatter sets up a slate of high‑variance, high‑upside bets for fantasy drafters aiming to hit big from the back end of their rosters.

Among this year's sleeper rookies, attention turns to Bhayshul Tuten, a running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who is drawing comparisons to last year's breakout star, Bucky Irving. The presence of new head coach Liam Cohen adds to Tuten's intrigue as a potential fantasy asset, given Cohen's prior success with rookie running backs. Other notable mentions include Jaden Blue from the Dallas Cowboys, Jarz Hunter from the Los Angeles Rams, and Devin Neal of the New Orleans Saints, each bringing unique skill sets that could make significant impacts in their respective offenses.

In a deep dive into these rookies, Tuten stands out with an ADP that reflects his growing popularity, while Blue, Hunter, and Neal are less known yet equally promising. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on these players as they could provide valuable depth or even starter potential in the upcoming season.