Washington Commanders are moving on from Brian Robinson Jr., a rare true starter in today’s backfields, with a plan to roll in four RBs—Austin Ekeler, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez—potentially even eating salary to secure a draft-day asset. Fantasy managers should anticipate a crowded workload and shift expectations away from Robinson toward the quartet, especially if Ekeler anchors the ground game and return duties.

Meanwhile, Tyler Warren is highlighted in Colts coverage as a polished, sure-handed rookie tight end with strong yards-after-the-catch potential who could push TE1 status in mid-round drafts. Ladd McConkey has drawn high praise from Jim Harbaugh, hinting at a bigger role in 2025. In Washington, Terry McLaurin remains a focal point of the passing game, with trade chatter and lineup moves continuing to shape the Commanders’ fantasy map.

Adam Koffler unveils seven dark-horse league-winners for the 2025 fantasy season, all with ADP outside the top 90. The crew includes Ricky Pearsall, Matthew Golden, Emeka Egbuka, Drake Maye, JJ McCarthy, Rashid Shaheed, and Tyler Warren. These sleepers aren’t aiming for a weekly top-3 ceiling, but their paths to league-winning production are plausible if opportunity materializes and situations break their way in 2025.

Pearsall could inherit a sizable target share in San Francisco if Jauan Jennings and Brandon Aiyuk miss time, while Golden lands in a Packers WR room starved for playmakers and should see volume early. Egbuka steps into a Buccaneers attack that could lean on him with Godwin sidelined, and Maye’s dual-threat skills add a potent floor-ceiling mix in New England’s revamped offense. McCarthy’s rushing-boosted ceiling in Minnesota’s fast-paced system is intriguing, Shaheed’s fit in New Orleans’ more design-heavy pass game stands out, and Warren offers intriguing rookie TE upside in Indianapolis.

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.

Daniel Jones won the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback job, handing fantasy managers a clearer path to a weekly floor in a lineup built around Jonathan Taylor and Pittman. Jones signed a one-year, $14 million deal and arrives with veteran leadership in a system Steichen has thrived in before. The Colts eye a return to the playoffs after a 8-9 season, hoping Jones stabilizes the offense and unlocks the running game and trusted pass-catchers.

Jones’s arc includes a 2019 standout season with 3,205 passing yards, 15 TDs, plus 708 rushing yards and seven rushing scores. He’s 28, and his career shows a 64.1% completion rate with 70 TDs and 47 INTs. Richardson, the No. 4 pick in 2023, has shown progress but isn’t yet at Jones’s level in the line-of-scrimmage checks and ball placement. The Colts stressed development at the line, with Jones delivering steady checks and a veteran presence.

In the Colts’ RFQ, Jones inherits a weapon set featuring Taylor, Pittman, Downs, and rookie tight end Tyler Warren. He’s tasked with getting the most out of Taylor’s burst, Pittman’s consistency, Downs’s speed, and Warren’s red-zone potential. Steichen’s track record with Herbert and Hurts adds optimism for a smoother transition and a more efficient offense in 2025.

Preseason numbers show Jones at 17-of-32 for 245 yards, Richardson at 8-of-14 for 94 yards. Indy aims for a rebound season, leaning on a steady quarterback to maximize a playmaking trio and a young TE, while Richardson develops behind Jones and grows into a longer-term starter.