Jacksonville’s backfield looked more like a regular-season projection in the second preseason tune-up, with Tank Bigsby operating on first- and second-down snaps while Travis Etienne Jr. handled third downs, yielding a near 50/50 split in routes, targets and carries. The Jaguars’ depth rotation remained lively, as Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen made progress later in drives, yet Starter usage suggested a clearer top-two order than last week.

New Orleans’ offense offered a contrasting but fantasy-relevant note: Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed both logged 100% of the Saints’ starter snaps in their preseason debuts, signaling immense on-field trust. Brandin Cooks sat, Brand-new slot and outside looks emerged with Cedrick Wilson Jr. mixing in, and slot duties began to tilt toward Wilson in three-receiver sets. Alvin Kamara rested, with Kendre Miller stepping in for early-down work; Kamara’s health will drive the backfield dynamic when available.

Along the depth charts, the Saints’ receiver rotation in 11 personnel hints that Olave and Shaheed may command frequent outside targets, while Wilson’s slot role could present a modest bump in targets. For fantasy, the takeaway is clearer usage in the NO offense and a Jaguars backfield that remains fluid, with Bigsby and Etienne likely splitting early-season opportunities but susceptible to in-season shifts based on performance and coaching preferences.

In auction fantasy football, the real edge comes from snagging bargain-bin upside. This piece pinpoints 10 players who can be drafted for about $1 in 2025, balancing cheap cost with significant in-season potential. Keystone name Isaac TeSlaa headlines the list for Detroit with a big-size, big-play profile and a path to a red-zone role, offering a juicy late-round ceiling behind an explosive offense. Also in the mix: Braelon Allen with Jets’ committee intrigue; Dyami Brown’s playoff spark and track record of yards after catch; Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta with arm talent and downfield threat pairing for London; Elijah Arroyo’s rookie-teammate upside in Seattle; Jaydon Blue’s pass-catching toolkit for Dallas; and Joshua Palmer as a potential breakout weekly contributor for Buffalo. Taken together, these $1 targets unlock budget to chase higher-round studs elsewhere while still providing genuine weekly fantasy value as the season unfolds.

TeSlaa’s size-speed mix and contested-catch ability make him a compelling late investment as Detroit leans into a dynamic passing attack. Penix’s arm talent and 20-plus-yard efficiency give him weekly upside behind Bijan Robinson in Atlanta, while Brown’s efficiency and track record in Chapel Hill hint at a home-run ceiling behind Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter in Jacksonville. Palmer’s separation utility against man coverage paints him as Allen’s likely go-to option in Buffalo, especially if Diggs remains absent of a true WR1. The roster of sleepers also features Pepperidge Farm-level low risk with real upside like Croskey-Merritt and Marks, who could carve out meaningful touches in shotgun-heavy offenses. This module is crafted for savvy fantasy managers who want anchor depth plus breakout potential at rock-bottom cost as 2025 approaches.

Jacksonville’s Friday session was a breezy, helmet-and-shorts tune-up after a heavy pad day, with 67 plays spread over four periods and no drops or penalties. Trevor Lawrence directed an efficient attack, finishing 9-of-10 in 11-on-11 and delivering crisp red-zone work. He connected for touchdowns to Brenton Strange and Dyami Brown, while undrafted Dorian Singer flashed with a late corner-end-zone grab. The day also highlighted pass-protectors Anton Harrison, Chuma Edoga, and Cole Van Lanen in limited work, and John Wolford led a productive backup showing with Nick Mullens following suit. Travis Hunter sat out as a precaution, and other players remained sidelined or limited, including Harrison, Campbell, and Pancol. The Jaguars head to New Orleans for a preseason test, hoping the clean execution carries over against the Saints.

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Among the names: Dyami Brown arrives with field-stretching speed and a playoff résumé that hinted at long-play big-play upside, now likely to compete for targets in Jacksonville. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a speed-and-quick-cutting rookie to monitor in Washington’s backfield rotation, while Jaxson Dart (Giants) carries a ceiling that could materialize if he wins the job. Tory Horton, Theo Johnson, Adonai Mitchell, Keaton Mitchell, Kyle Monangai, and Tre Tucker all profile as multi-tool athletes with the chance tofactor in if injuries or inefficiencies hit the top of the depth chart. These players aren’t drafted in standard leagues, but in deeper formats they could become fantasy-relevant as the season unfolds.

Travis Hunter took the field in Thursday’s Jaguars scrimmage as a true two-way contributor, tallying 33 total snaps with 17 on offense and 16 on defense. That 11-on-11 work came after a camp cycle that already flashed him in multiple roles, with 173 offensive snaps and 168 defensive snaps through the summer. Hunter’s versatility is already turning heads in Jacksonville, and the scrimmage confirms he’ll be tasked with value-driven reps in the early going as he continues to learn both sides of the ball.

In the sequence of events, the Jaguars used Hunter at wideout and at cornerback, including screens at receiver and a moment of coverage tightness on Brian Thomas Jr. That coverage, plus a pass breakup against Dyami Brown in 1-on-1s, signals Hunter’s ceiling in real-game tempo. Trevor Lawrence is expected to log snaps Sunday against New Orleans, which could accelerate Hunter’s development and provide meaningful late-round fantasy upside should the two-way usage persist.