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.