Raiders may be without Brock Bowers in Week 5 against the Colts as a knee issue lingers. His absence could shift more targets to other Raiders receivers and influence game plan and fantasy outcomes.

Colts' depth at cornerback is tested with Kenny Moore sidelined and Xavien Howard retiring; Indianapolis answers with additions and roster moves while Zaire Franklin anchors a growing linebacker corps with a rotating Will position filled by Bachie, Ajiake, and Muma, shaping a Week 5 fantasy landscape on both sides.

Bryce Young faces Jacksonville Week 1 in a matchup with a pass-leaning Jaguars defense that allowed the most passing yards last season. With Adam Thielen out, Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Legette step into clearer roles, while Ja'Tavion Sanders could be a safety valve for the young QB. Chuba Hubbard should find room on the ground against a run defense that yielded solid rushing yards last year. Hunter Renfrow adds a veteran floor to the Panthers WR mix, and Jadeveon Clowney's release could impact pass rush dynamics.

In deeper rosters, McMillan and Legette carry upside if coverage shifts toward the rookie through Week 1. Young should offer a productive opening line given the favorable matchup, and Sanders could emerge as a contrarian add at tight end. Jaguars LB Chad Muma was cited as a defensive concern, but Carolina's air attack appears ready to capitalize. Week 1 is a strong sprint for Panthers fantasy opportunities and a test for Jaguars pass defense.

Colts sign Anthony Walker Jr. to their practice squad, reuniting with a veteran LB who contributed heavily during his time in Indianapolis. Walker joins a depth chart anchored by Zaire Franklin, with Bachie expected to vie for snaps beside him. The move follows Colt’s prior waiver claims and signals Ballard’s continued emphasis on linebacker experience behind a relatively green core.

Walker’s latest stint includes stints with Cleveland, Miami, and Tampa Bay, capped by 68 tackles and an interception last season. His addition adds seasoned depth as Indianapolis cultivates a rotation behind Franklin, while younger veterans Segun Olubi and Cameron McGrone provide additional upside and cover behind Muma, Olubi, and Bachie as the season unfolds.

Carolina trimmed to 53 and opened a path to upgrade at linebacker and in the secondary. Five veterans are eyed as potential fits: Jalyn Armour-Davis, Chad Muma, Isaiah Simmons, Chuck Clark and Chris Paul Jr. Each represents a different angle—boundary CB depth, downhill LB prowess, versatile hybrid defender, veteran safety leadership, and rookie upside. Waivers or vested veteran deals could bring one or more aboard as Carolina rebuilds its depth chart.

The Panthers must balance floor vs. ceiling: Armour-Davis and Clark bring immediate special-teams-ready depth and steady coverage; Muma adds reliable run support; Simmons offers high-upside versatility if deployed creatively; Paul Jr. carries rookie upside but health risk. Depth chart improvements could influence week-to-week matchups and fantasy outputs for Panthers defenders.

Jacksonville reshapes its 2025 53-man roster with a blitz of new faces. Twenty-six players joined the club, nearly half the unit. A youth movement is front and center as the new regime purges veteran anchors from March onward and recasts the roster around upside, speed and development.

Caleb Ransaw’s season-ending IR fate highlights the risk-reward angle of a deliberate rebuild, while the Jaguars push to prove they can grow into a faster, more versatile unit. The 2025 path is open-ended, but the plan is unmistakably to do it their way and accelerate youth into pivotal roles.