Seattle backfield remains a true committee: Charbonnet handles the goal line, Walker bears the heavy workload, and Benson could push for more third down looks. Arizona flipped late, with Murray and McBride delivering and Harrison Jr. drawing solid targets. Jaguars’ Parker Washington surfaced as a Week 5 streamer, while Brenton Strange offered low-end TE upside. Chargers’ offense remains dangerous with Johnston and Allen.

Smart fantasy play calls center on matchup flow and injury updates. Love vs Cowboys appears volatile but efficient, while Gino Smith remains a solid streamer in the right spots. Watch Godwin and McLaren notes in Tampa Bay, and monitor Parker Washington and Ricky Pearsall as deeper adds for deeper rosters.

Trevor Lawrence fuels a high-volume Jacksonville passing attack as Cohen’s system leans into easy throws and quick wins for fantasy managers. The offense should push for near-4,000-yard seasons again, with the supporting cast set to lift Lawrence’s ceiling even further if the line holds and the defense remains imperfect but competitive.

London is the standout target bet, with over 1,125.5 receiving yards a compelling prop given his pre-season target share and the offense’s passing-forward design. Parker Washington adds depth as a late-round PPR swing, while Brent/Brenton Strange could offer occasional red-zone upside. Bijan Robinson’s mention underscores how even non-Jacksonville players shape the broader prop market.

Mooney’s return and the continued reliance on a pass-first script in Tampa Bay (under Cohen’s influence) color the wider chat, with a seven-and-a-half win line nudging teams toward airing it out. Across the board, the episode builds a picture of a busy, air-driven fantasy landscape in a league where game scripts should favor volume and efficiency over anything resembling stagnation.

Two NFL teams that fantasy managers are watching hardest after Week 1 of the preseason are Jacksonville and New York. Jacksonville’s offense looked lively, with Etienne and a nimble group of receivers showing flexible alignment on the field. Trevor Lawrence flashed the baseline efficiency you want from your early-round pick, while the passing game leaned on two versatile weapons capable of lining up inside and out, signaling a potentially bigger target share for the backfield and for the young wideouts as the season nears.

On the Jets side, Justin Fields’ mobility plus Sauce Gardner’s lockdown presence raised questions about the overall ceiling for an improved unit. Donovan Edwards and Deami Brown offered intriguing depth, with Breece Hall expected to be the engine in the backfield again, and Parker Washington among a handful of young pass-game pieces pushing for consistent snaps. A Vegas kickoff weekend featuring the Yahoo crew adds a practical fantasy roadmap: monitor usage patterns, note who takes first-team reps, and adjust drafts accordingly as we head toward Week 1.

Beyond the Jets and Jaguars, the preview touched Giants’ defensive front (with Abdul Carter emerging) and the potential for a tougher front to face late in the season, while the NFC South remains a macro-focus for fantasy balance across the Falcons, Buccaneers, Saints, and Panthers. The conversational tempo and notes about handwritten play diagrams versus digital tools underscored the nerdy precision fantasy players crave when projecting lineup and trade decisions.

Jacksonville opened preseason with a measured, upbeat showing that reinforced the hope around Trevor Lawrence’s growth arc. Lawrence looked calm, delivered with punch, and got good ball placement even as a revamped line adjusted to new calls. The defense faced a Steelers unit with backups, but the plan—especially the shift toward zone looks—suggests a team rapidly building cohesion. The kicker story was the night’s spark: Cam Little blasted a 70-yarder that shifted the mood and could quietly alter late-game strategy this season.

Another early headline: Parker Washington’s emergence and the depth at wide receiver. The running-game competition remained fluid with Etienne Jr. in the mix, while the line showed improvements behind Harrison and Walker Little. Devin Lloyd and Yasir Abdullah flashed, providing a glimpse of the revamped defense’s ceiling. With Mullens handling mop-up duty and a kicker who can hit from distance, the Jaguars’ blueprint for close games looks more plausible this year.

Fantasy angle: Lawrence’s comfort coupled with a reliable kicking game raises Jaguars’ floor in one-score games. The improved line and expanded receiving corps could lift multiple pass-catchers, while Lloyd’s presence behind the front seven hints at stronger run defense and more speed in coverage. The next test will refine the rotation, but the early signs are encouraging for managers hunting upside in Jacksonville.