Lamar Jackson’s status remains watchful but appears stable after practice was cut short by a sore foot/ankle issue. Coach John Harbaugh labeled him fine and confident he’ll be good, so fantasy managers shouldn’t panic yet but should monitor practice reps and potential workload in coming days. The news cycle also highlighted a flurry of NFL move chatter that could shift backfield and WR depth across several teams, with one clear throughline: depth roles will matter early in the season.

Keaton Mitchell flashed in Ravens updates, suggesting a potential early-season path for backfield production if Jackson were to sit. Meanwhile, notable trades and suspensions reshaped the WR landscape: Skyy Moore moved to the 49ers, Devaughn Vele went to New Orleans, and 49ers Demarcus Robinson drew a three-game ban. Those shifts tighten the Chiefs’ receiving corps and create clearer targets for players like Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and JuJu Smith-Schuster, while San Francisco leans on a crowded, injury-prone room.

In roster-impact terms, Nick Chubb and Joe Mixon/Dallas-like scenarios added nuance for Texans backfield projections and PUP considerations. The overall takeaway for fantasy is to stay ready with contingency plays, especially for Week 1, as these moves could realign backfield touch shares and WR opportunities in the opening games.

Skyy Moore heads to San Francisco in a swap that cost almost nothing in 2027 picks, a shift that instantly alters the 49ers' wide receiver landscape.

San Francisco's WR room is strained: Brandon Aiyuk's knee recovery, Jauan Jennings' calf, Deebo Samuel's move to Washington, and a looming Demarcus Robinson suspension in 2025. In Moore, the 49ers add a speedy, return-ready playmaker who could slice through gadget roles and align with Brock Purdy's efficient, safe ball placement.

The Chiefs flipped a second-round pick for a 2027 sixth-rounder and a limited risk, but the move stings for a club that chased wideouts after Tyreek Hill. Moore's path to fantasy relevance hinges on his usage in Shanahan's system and any early opportunities while SF waits for its other WRs to return to health.

The Steelers aren’t chasing splash WR moves despite a busy league. A free-agent visit by Gabe Davis fizzled, and Pittsburgh kept its powder dry, signaling confidence in Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson as depth or break-out options this season. Pittsburgh did make big offseason shuffles elsewhere—acquiring DK Metcalf and Robert Woods, and then shocking everyone by shipping George Pickens to Dallas. The net: the Steelers are betting on their own youngsters to emerge as reliable targets, while the rest of the league’s WR market continues to swing on trades and veteran additions. For fantasy managers, that translates into a leaner but potentially more efficient Pittsburgh passing game if Austin III and Wilson seize roles and beat out peers. This approach also limits upside risk tied to expensive veteran acquisitions, keeping roster costs in check while still presenting viable waiver-wire or late-draft breakouts depending on camp reports and preseason usage.

San Francisco’s Week 1 WR depth is evaporating under injuries and a suspension, forcing the 49ers to lean on a makeshift group. Demarcus Robinson is suspended for three games, Jacob Cowing and Jauan Jennings battle injuries, Brandon Aiyuk is out, and Jordan Watkins is nursing a high ankle sprain. If those out, Ricky Pearsall and Skyy Moore emerge as the central figure in the pass game, with Russell Gage potentially sliding into a veteran role and a handful of fringe receivers ready to seize a roster spot.

Projected roster gymnastics would be required to fill the void, with practice-squad candidates like Malik Knowles, Terique Owens, Malik Turner, and Junior Bergen in the mix, while veterans could be pressed into action early. The outcome hinges on timing: Robinson’s suspension hold, Cowing’s healing pace, and Jennings’ calf trajectory will largely determine Week 1 targets and the distribution of catches in a run-heavy offense.

From a fantasy lens, the absence of Robinson and uncertainty around others pushes Pearsall and Moore into higher ceilings, while Hodgins and Anderson could surprise if promoted. Managers should monitor medical updates and IR decisions, ready to pivot if the depth chart shifts or reinforcements arrive ahead of Seattle.

San Francisco adds Skyy Moore from Kansas City to shore up a WR room hit hard by injuries and suspensions. Moore, a former second-round pick, has totaled 494 yards on 43 receptions with one TD across three seasons, including a Super Bowl TD, but now steps into a 49ers offense with Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, Jordan Watkins, and DeMarcus Robinson nursing illnesses or disciplinary issues. The trade comes as SF closes its preseason with the Chargers, hoping Moore can unlock space and reduce the reliance on a hobbled group.

Moore’s arrival gives Shanahan another option for speed and gadget looks, while the injury report around Aiyuk, Jennings, Watkins, and Robinson creates a potential early-season role for Moore, with Jacob Cowing also in the mix as a hamstring-limited practice participant. The Chiefs’ move also leaves KC thinner at WR depth, though Moore’s ceiling remains linked to opportunity and how SF manages the weekly game plan. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports and alignment with Purdy as the season opens.

In the bigger fantasy calculus, Moore’s value hinges on snaps and route tree expansion beyond the usual SF targets. If Moore can secure a handful of early targets and blend in with SF’s run-heavy approach, he could emerge as a flex option in deeper leagues or a speculative upside play in DFS and dynasty setups. Watch how the 49ers deploy him in the final preseason tune-up and early regular-season games to gauge his path to a meaningful role.