With preseason underway, there will be updates daily to this 2021 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock page. Games will be added as I watch them. Adjustments will be made on my 2021 Fantasy Football Rankings accordingly. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
2021 Preseason Notes: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3
2021 Fantasy Football Stock Pages: Preseason Stock Week 1 | Preseason Stock Week 2 | Preseason Stock Week 3
2021 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock – Week 2
Jaguars at Saints
Marquez Callaway, WR, Saints 
Marquez Callaway was the star of the second preseason game. He torched the Jaguars’ starting secondary, catching five passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns in less than a half of action. The scores were both deep receptions. The first was a 43-yarder in which he was being knocked down by rookie cornerback Tyson Campbell. The second, a 29-yard gain, was a one-handed grab after Callaway beat Shaq Griffin. With Michael Thomas out, and Jameis Winston likely to start, Callaway looks like a possible fantasy WR2.
Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars 
James Robinson once again saw more touches than Travis Etienne. In the second preseason game, Robinson started and was given five carries, which he turned into 13 yards. Etienne, meanwhile, saw two touches, which transformed into just four yards. He left early with a foot injury, but he was barely being used prior to getting hurt.
Latavius Murray, RB, Saints Latavius Murray may not make the Saints’ roster. Sean Payton said that Tony Jones is currently his No. 2 running back. Jones started ahead of Murray against the Jaguars and had an 11-yard burst in the opening quarter. He rushed for 24 yards on five attempts, though he dropped a pass. Murray, meanwhile, mustered just six yards on four carries.
Jameis Winston, QB, Saints Taysom Hill started the first preseason game and then was replaced by Jameis Winston. Both struggled in that affair, but things were different in the second exhibition contest. Winston started and was amazing. He misfired just once, going 9-of-10 for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Both of the scores were deep bombs to Marquez Callaway. Winston looked like a completely different quarterback, and the year off he spent learning from Sean Payton and Drew Brees seems to be paying dividends. With Hill disappointing once again after Winston left the game, it seems almost certain that Winston will be the starter in Week 1.
For more on this game, go to the 2021 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
49ers at Chargers
Brandon Aiyuk, WR, 49ers Brandon Aiyuk didn’t have a strong performance against the Chargers. He caught just one of his three targets for three yards. He drew a holding penalty, but he was responsible for Jimmy Garoppolo’s interception. This is a small sample size, but I expected better play out of Aiyuk.
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Lions at Steelers
Najee Harris, RB, Steelers Najee Harris had a great showing in his third preseason game. His rushing numbers look bleak – four carries, 10 yards – but he caught a pair of passes for 53 receiving yards, including a 46-yard reception where he made two defenders miss. If Ben Roethlisberger’s arm strength has returned, Harris will be in position for more touches and potential scores.
Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers Ben Roethlisberger absolutely torched Detroit, and that is not an exaggeration. Using some shockingly improved ball velocity, he ripped through the Lions’ secondary by hurling deep strikes to his talented weapons. He went 8-of-10 for 137 yards and two touchdowns, and one of his incompletions was dropped. His best throw was a 43-yard bomb to Diontae Johnson. This version of Roethlisberger looked nothing like the quarterback who dinked and dunked in 2020. I never would have believed it, but watching him in this contest makes me wonder if he’s finally over the elbow injury that plagued his past two seasons. If so, Pittsburgh’s offense could be lethal this year, especially if the blocking is better than expected.
For more on this game, go to the 2021 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Falcons at Dolphins
Myles Gaskin, RB, Dolphins In the preseason opener, the Dolphins shocked everyone by starting Malcolm Brown over Myles Gaskin. Brown saw lots of work, while Gaskin barely touched the ball. This week, it was all Gaskin, with some Salvon Ahmed serving as a change-of-pace back. Brown was nowhere to be seen until the second half. This is a relief for Gaskin owners, though Brian Flores told the media that the running back rotation would be situational based on the opposition.
For more on this game, go to the 2021 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Jets at Packers
Corey Davis, WR, Jets I was wrong about Corey Davis, apparently. I thought the Jets overpaid him this offseason because he had been a huge disappointment prior to the 2020 campaign. However, Davis has been incredible this preseason, particularly in this game. Zach Wilson targeted Davis six times in less than a half, and Davis hauled in four of those passes for 70 yards. Davis could be a PPR monster this year.
A.J. Dillon, RB, Packers A.J. Dillon was the catalyst for the Packers’ first touchdown versus the Jets’ starters. He was given just four carries, which he turned into 28 yards. The Packer color analyst said it perfectly, “It’s lie bumper cars trying to tackle him.”
Tyler Kroft, TE, Jets There’s a chance Tyler Kroft could emerge as a viable fantasy option this year. The Jets don’t have much else at the position, and Zach Wilson liked throwing to Kroft this preseason. Kroft caught two passes for 36 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Packers.
For more on this game, go to the 2021 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Bills at Bears
Zack Moss/Devin Singletary, RBs, Bills Devin Singletary started over Zack Moss against the Bears and played the entire opening quarter. Moss didn’t even get a touch until the second frame. Both finished with 21 rushing yards, as Singletary scored on a 14-yard burst. He also impressively juked a defender on a reception. It’s unclear if the Bills will continue to utilize these two backs this way, but it appears as though Singletary has reclaimed the upper hand.
For more on this game, go to the 2021 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Bengals at Redskins
Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Bengals Ja’Marr Chase played the entire opening quarter against the Redskins. Unfortunately, he was dreadful. He saw three targets, and he dropped ALL of them. All three drops occurred on third down, and in two of the instances, he would have helped move the chains. To quote Redskins color analyst Joe Theismann, “Ja’Marr Chase had an opportunity to make a play, but just doesn’t hang on.” It’s too early to panic on Chase, but given Joe Burrow’s inability to remain healthy, as well as the struggles of the offensive line, the No. 5 overall pick from the 2021 NFL Draft isn’t looking very appealing in fantasy.
For more on this game, go to the 2021 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Chiefs at Cardinals
Byron Pringle The best wide receiver in the Chiefs’ second preseason game was Byron Pringle, who snatched four of his five targets for 63 yards. With Mecole Hardman struggling, I believe Pringle will get a chance to be a big part of the offense this year.
For more on this game, go to the 2021 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Patriots at Eagles
Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots Rhomandre Stevenson dazzled with a 91-yard touchdown run in his preseason debut against the Redskins. He did not break a long rush again, but he certainly did not disappoint in his second contest. An early carry of his went for nine yards, as Stevenson dragged multiple defenders. He then bounced off two Eagles to pick up 11 yards, and in the third quarter, Stevenson scored a touchdown while using good vision to identify the open running lane. Stevenson’s lone blunder was actually a nice play in which he picked up 10 yards, but fumbled at the end. Nevertheless, Stevenson, who rushed for 65 yards and two scores on 14 carries, looks like a terrific running back. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if he ends up starting at some point this year.
For more on this game, go to the 2021 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
2021 Preseason Notes: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3
2021 Fantasy Football Stock Pages: Preseason Stock Week 1 | Preseason Stock Week 2 | Preseason Stock Week 3
Be sure to check out my other 2021 Fantasy Football articles, which will include mock drafts, rankings, sleepers, busts, cheat sheets and other things.
More 2021 Fantasy Football Articles:
Fantasy Football Rankings
2021 Fantasy Football Rankings:
2021 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks - 9/1 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Backs - 9/8 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers - 9/5 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends - 9/5 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers - 6/9 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defenses - 6/9 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Dynasty - 5/9 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts:
2021 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts - 9/3 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets:
2021 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 - 9/8 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 PPR - 9/8 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 Half-PPR - 9/8 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 2-QB - 9/8 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 Touchdown League - 9/8 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Custom - 9/8 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football: Dynasty Rankings - 9/8 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Spreadsheets - 9/8 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Articles:
2021 Fantasy Football Stock Report: OTAs, Training Camp - 9/6 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Sleepers - 9/6 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Busts - 8/31 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Value Picks - 8/31 (Walt)
2021 NFL Preseason Game Recaps - 8/30 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Preseason Games - 8/30 (Walt)
2021 Fantasy Football Round-by-Round Strategy Guide - 8/12 (Walt)
NFL Picks - Nov. 20
2025 NFL Mock Draft - Nov. 20
NFL Power Rankings - Nov. 19
Fantasy Football Rankings - Sept. 4
