Preseason Week 1 recap: Fantasy winners, losers and risers

Aaron Jones is splitting time with Jordan Mason, and there are concerns regarding his durability after 150 touches, making him a risky late-round selection.

Antonio Williams is falling down the Commanders' depth chart, playing behind Traylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey, Diami Brown, Van Jefferson, and Jalen Lane, which signals he is unlikely to earn significant snaps.

Caleb Douglas is a near full-time player for the Dolphins, staying on the field for every snap alongside Malik Willis. Despite minor rookie mistakes, he is the preferred target over Malik Washington for fantasy drafters.

Matt Harmon is becoming more optimistic about Cam Akers, noting he looked healthy and explosive in preseason action despite his previous major injury, and that his rotation usage was likely just preseason caution.

Cam Ward struggled significantly in his preseason debut, exhibiting poor mechanics, inaccuracy on underneath throws, and a tendency to retreat into negative plays, including a near-fumble. These issues mirror his college struggles, and the Titans' offensive rotation further complicates his fantasy outlook.

Matt Harmon is buying DJ Moore, noting that the Bills are using him correctly in space and that he is a clear WR1 in an offense that may pass more under Joe Brady, despite a minor injury scare.

Deshaun Stribbling is emerging as a major sleeper, showing versatility in the slot and out wide with manufactured touches and downfield ability. Josh Norris has moved him up to WR40, and there is a potential path for him to lead the 49ers in WR scoring.

Deshaun Stripling should be drafted ahead of Makai Lemon, as Stripling is showing flashes while Lemon has seen zero snaps.

Denzel Boston is showing the exact traits expected of him as a prospect, including winning curls beyond the sticks with proper hand use. He is a strong dynasty move, especially given the potential for Jerry Judy to be traded.

Matt Harmon highlights Devin Singletary's 30-yard screen pass reception where he broke tackles, suggesting he remains the primary threat in the Giants' backfield over Tyrone Tracy.

Drake London's fantasy outlook is dampened by concerns over the Falcons' overall offensive efficiency and the quarterback play of Tua Tagovailoa, leading to questions about his value at his current ADP.

Eli Stowers is struggling significantly with blocking and has not shown progress in training camp. He is a candidate to play zero snaps this season and may require a position change.

Fernando Mendoza looked sharp in his preseason debut, demonstrating the ability to rip passes outside the numbers and execute full-field progressions in the Kubiak offense. Despite the Raiders' public commitment to Kirk Cousins, Mendoza appears ready to play immediately.

Harold Fannin is ranked comfortably last among his tight end peer group (including Pitts, Sam Laporta, and Tucker Kraft) due to the Browns' poor offensive outlook and the emergence of Casey Conception as a target competitor.

Isaac Tesla has failed to take a second-year leap, highlighted by a drop that led to an interception. His ADP should be adjusted downward as he is not currently securing the WR3 role for the Lions.

Matt Harmon is fading Isaiah Likely due to low snap counts (6 snaps) and heavy competition from other tight ends like Theo Johnson, Chris Manhertz, and Patrick Ricard, making him a risky fantasy asset.

Jahan Dotson was utilized in two-wide receiver sets alongside Drake London, which is a positive development for his role in the Falcons' offense.

Matt Harmon and Hayden Winks are high on Jalen McMillan, noting his increased slot usage and potential for a breakout season similar to Drake London, leading to a move up to 29th overall in rankings.

Matt Harmon and Hayden Winks suggest that the Packers' shift toward a faster, up-tempo offense will provide enough volume for Jayden Reed to remain a valuable fantasy asset despite a three-wide receiver rotation.

Jeremiah Love dominated the Cardinals' backfield usage, out-snapping Tyler Allgeier 16 to 6 and playing eight snaps on each of the first two drives. Despite the team's poor overall offensive projections, his performance and role suggest he is a strong candidate for a second-round draft pick, provided his ankle injury is minor.

Jeremiah Love suffered an ankle injury on the final rep of his preseason appearance. While Mike LaFleur described it as a sore ankle, the lack of transparency regarding injury severity in the preseason creates significant risk for his draft stock if he misses extended time.

Jonah Coleman showed patience and strength in his debut, but remains in a crowded backfield rotation with R.J. Harvey and fullback Adam Prentice. He is best viewed as a stash for a potential J.K. Dobbins injury rather than a standalone starter.

Matt Harmon notes that Jonathon Brooks' ADP is rising due to Chuba Hubbard's hamstring injury, and while Brooks looked fine in his limited preseason reps, he is currently ranked around RB30.

Jordan Mason is being drafted as the 117th overall player and is viewed as a superior fit for the Vikings' outside zone scheme compared to Aaron Jones, with potential to eventually separate as the lead back.

Matt Harmon projects Jordan Mason will likely outscore his backfield competition by the end of the season, noting that if he secures 8-9 rushing touchdowns, he will be a fantasy-relevant asset.

Despite looking more explosive and fundamentally improved, Kyle Pitts is a risky fantasy asset because the Falcons offense may be among the league's worst, making it difficult for three pass-catchers to produce simultaneously.

Matt Harmon notes Malachi Fields' impressive touchdown catch and his usage as a pseudo-tight end, suggesting he could push to be the second-most targeted player on the team.

Marvin Harrison Jr. showed promise in the Cardinals' passing game, scoring a touchdown on a crossing route against tight coverage and demonstrating downfield usage in the slot. He was utilized in a variety of alignments, including a slot fade that drew a pass interference penalty.

Matt Harmon recommends drafting Matthew Golden as a late-round sleeper, noting his involvement in two-wide receiver sets and the overall potential for increased passing volume in the Packers' offense.

Mike Washington Jr. is highlighted as a top-tier handcuff, ranking behind only Tank Bigsby and Marshawn Lloyd. His size, athleticism, and ability to create yards after contact make him a high-upside stash; if he were to take over the lead role, he would be a top-15 weekly fantasy running back.

Tony Pollard is splitting snaps and opportunities with Tajay Spears in a rotation, which is a significant departure from expectations; he played nine snaps with five carries in the first 22 plays, casting doubt on his value as an 82nd overall pick.

Matt Harmon notes Tyrone Tracy struggled in pass protection, allowing a blitzing defender to hit the quarterback, which may hinder his ability to challenge Devin Singletary for a larger role.

Wandale Robinson is being utilized exclusively in the slot within the Titans' 11-personnel rotation, according to Hayden Winks.