Atlanta’s week included workouts for Khalid Duke and Ron Stone Jr. as the Falcons evaluated edge options while preparing for a season in which depth on the offensive line could be critical. The club ultimately added Ronnie Perkins to the 90-man roster, signaling interest in bolstering pass-rush upside behind their starter cohort. Injuries to Kaleb McGary and Storm Norton have left Atlanta thin at tackle, amplifying the potential for immediate role players to step up as the squad trims to 53 next week. The preseason finale against Dallas looms as a testing ground for depth and rotation, and the team’s next moves could directly influence early-season fantasy value on Atlanta’s front seven and blocker corps.

From a fantasy lens, Perkins’ signing is notable for his edge-prowess ceiling in a scenario where the Falcons need reliable rush production. Duke and Stone’s visits hint at future opportunities if injuries linger or performance gaps appear, while McGary's expected absence and Norton’s six-to-eight week timeline push the evaluation window into early September. Monitor snap shares, especially for rotational edge players and any shifts at right tackle, as the Falcons weigh health, roster decisions, and matchup-based usage late in the preseason.

Chance Campbell’s path from Titans sixth-round pick to a Philadelphia Eagles roster-bubble player is a compelling fantasy-footprint case. The Eagles’ LB room is crowded, with Nakobe Dean on PUP and lock-ins like Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and Smael Mondon, leaving the former Titan fighting for a role on special teams and situational packages. Preseason opportunities will be the fulcrum of his value, and any stumble by the veterans could briefly open a door for depth-chart snaps and fantasy points in leagues that chase depth players with defined roles.

Campbell’s college arc is notable: Maryland and Ole Miss veteran who led Ole Miss in tackles (110) in 2021, with four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries, illustrating a playmaking nose for the ball. He also has lacrosse and finance-cleared background, underscoring athleticism and smarts. In pro terms, knee injury sidelined his rookie season; four NFL games and three tackles on defense plus meaningful special-teams reps show why coaches kept him around. In dynasty formats, Campbell is a post-type sleeper—the kind of upside stash that could prosper if depth injuries occur or if the Eagles reshape packages around versatile linebackers.

Injury-driven depth picks fuel this year’s late-round RB stash. Eight backs across multiple backfields offer true contingency upside in deep leagues, with Keaton Mitchell leading the tier as a potential Ravens fill-in if J.K. Dobbins misses time. The crew also includes Tahj Brooks, Bhayshul Tuten, Kyle Monangai, Jaydon Blue, Devin Neal, and Jordan James, each positioned behind established starters yet with clear paths to meaningful work should opportunities open. Expect waivers and late-draft targets to prize these players for possible burst weeks in 2025.

Mitchell’s speed and rookie efficiency foreshadow a high-ceiling role if volume rises; Brooks and Tuten carry breakout potential in Cincinnati and Jacksonville, respectively, while Monangai, Blue, Neal, and James offer clean depth-chart fits with upside in positive-game-script systems. Injuries to starters are the common catalyst, but even in non-injury weeks these backs can produce in limited touches via breakaway plays, goal-line chances, or as receiving options. The piece stresses that league rankings and late-round values remain fluid, making these players prime waiver-wire adds as the season unfolds.

Houston opens 2025 as the betting favorite to three-peat the AFC South, with Jacksonv ille and Indianapolis right behind and Tennessee trailing. Colts over 7.5 is highlighted as a strong upside pick, while Jaguars under 7.5 is a cautious stance despite the Travis Hunter buzz and Lawrence’s ceiling. Titans over 5.5 is a bold call thanks to Cam Ward’s rookie-year potential and a strengthened line, giving fans a path to divisional relevance. The odds scene fuels fantasy pivots: Colts’ Top WRs plus a dynamic backfield; Jaguars’ rebuild under new expectations; Ward’s mobility boosts Titans, and Lawrence-Etienne still anchor Jacksonville’s floor.

Across the league, the narrative centers on how growth, new around-the-ball playmakers, and line stability will shape fantasy lines. The Colts’ trio of Pittman Jr., Downs, and Pierce anchors a pass game with Buckner-fronted defense; Trevor Lawrence and Etienne remain the core offensive nucleus for Jacksonville; Cam Ward’s arrival in Tennessee adds season-long upside for a division with clear path to overachieve. Houston enters as the practical DFS stack with balanced risk-reward, as healthy offense and an improved defense could surprise expectations.