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Harris (6'2/270) is a former three-star prospect who was rated as he 115th strongside defensive end from the 2019 prep class. The Montgomery, AL native didn’t see much time as a freshman, recording just 39 defensive snaps, but was a core rotational player last year. He played in eight games, starting his last five, while recording 367 snaps, 27 tackles and a forced fumble. Harris makes a major upgrade in terms of raising his NFL Draft profile and should finally get a taste of victory at the collegiate level now that he leaves KU.

Ayomanor’s score came deep into garbage time with the Titans trailing 23-3. 23-year-old Ayomanor had an impressive rookie year for a fourth-round pick in 2025, but he’s now buried behind Carnell Tate and Wan’Dale Robinson in the Titans’ receiver corps. This is not an offense that is going to be producing consistent production out of the No. 3 receiver spot. We’ll let you know if Ayomanor becomes 12-team league relevant, but don’t count on it.

Aside from QB Malik Willis, Achane was the only Dolphins player who touched the ball throughout the entire first quarter, totaling 25 scrimmage yards on three carries and two receptions. Unfortunately, the Raiders jumped out to a 10-0 lead early in the second quarter, forcing the Dolphins into a pass-heavy game script. Willis focused on aggressive downfield throws as the game progressed, which in turn limited Achane to 15 touches on the day, and only Willis entered the end zone. Achane looked like his normal speedy self, but unfavorable game scripts could be an issue for him all year. He is an RB2 against the 49ers in Week 2.

The only Jets back to touch the ball behind Breece Hall — Isaiah Davis was not heard from — Allen was mixed in throughout the game as a true breather back. As in, he did not rack up a disproportionate amount of his touches with the Jets looking to kill the clock late in a sleepy victory. Allen actually notched a nifty 23-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, but it was called back by holding. Although Allen would undoubtedly form a committee with Davis in the event of a Hall injury, it is clear he would be the strong-side. He’s a high-upside contingency back heading in to Week 2 against the Packers.

Both of Dulcich’s targets occurred on the third drive. One was a six-yarder via play action. The other was a delayed screen pass, which Dulcich admirably ran for 12 yards, picking up a first down along the way. The fact that he was barely involved in a pass-heavy game script bodes poorly for his TE1 viability. He does not need to be rostered in 12-team leagues heading into Week 2.

Washington is a complementary third receiver currently running as the Dolphins’ No. 2 player at the position. He produced a nice 30-yard catch-and-run on a crossing route, but later had the ball punched out by a Raiders defender, and the Raiders recovered, sealing his team’s loss. Washington is a WR5/6 against the 49ers in Week 2.

White’s 15 routes run one more than Jacory Croskey-Merritt in this one, but White was clearly the preferred back to have on the field in third-down situations. White was on the field for 14 of the Commanders’ 15 third downs on Sunday, while Croskey-Merritt failed to see a snap in third-down situations. The Commanders struggled to generate anything offensively against one of the league’s top defenses until the fourth quarter, when they managed to find the end zone twice. White will be hard to trust in Week 2’s game against the Cowboys, but fantasy managers can continue to stash him and wait to see if things improve against a Cowboys defense that was among the league’s worst last season.

Kyler Murray took a brutal shot to the head in the first quarter and was quickly ruled out with a concussion. Wentz’s production came in fits and starts, but he did ultimately bring the Vikings back from a 12-point deficit. Minnesota’s defense then put the pressure on Jordan Love and forced back-to-back turnovers that gave Wentz the ball in the red zone. Jordan Mason scored a touchdown on the first drive and Wentz put an exclamation point on the day with a short touchdown toss to Jefferson on the second. Assuming Murray misses Week 2, Wentz will be in the QB2 mix for Superflex players. He faces a Bears defense that just gave up 37 points to the Panthers.

Bell was less involved than fellow third-round rookie WR Caleb Douglas, but Bell still bagged a 25-yarder on a post route via play action. He nearly snagged another pass from QB Malik Willis on the run, but a Raiders defensive back got a hand on the ball, breaking up the pass. He clearly ran as the No. 3 wide receiver in snaps, but now is the time to add him and stash him on the bench. He should not be in fantasy lineups next week against the 49ers.

Bateman’s 27 routes run led all Ravens receivers, but this is the kind of production we’ve come to expect from the sixth-year receiver despite him regularly being on the field. Bateman will draw some consideration as a Week 2 streaming option against the Saints next week if Zay Flowers (hamstring) is unable to play, but he shouldn’t be viewed as anything more than a desperation dart throw.

In preseason play, Douglas showed a real knack for getting open downfield, whether stretching the seam from the slot or working along the sideline, particularly during the scramble drill. Those traits showed up again today. The rookie wide receiver delivered multiple double-digit gains. Douglas snagged a 25-yarder on 2nd-and-26 after getting open for QB Malik Willis, who had rolled out of the pocket, evading defenders. The play set up a successful field goal attempt, giving the Dolphins their first points of the day. He helped set up the Dolphins’ next successful field goal on the following drive by snagging a 30-yard pass on an in-breaking route from the slot. Douglas is officially FLEX-viable against the 49ers next week.