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2025 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock – Week 2
Bengals at Redskins
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Redskins 
Reports suggested that Brian Robinson Jr. would be traded. While the Redskins never confirmed this, they kept Robinson out of the Monday night game, presumably because they didn’t want their trade asset to get hurt. Chris Rodriguez Jr. drew the start, and he was able to make a nice cut to rush for 40 yards on the opening drive. Jacory Croskey-Merritt entered the game on the next possession, and he scored a 27-yard touchdown. The Redskins are smitten with Croskey-Merritt, who will be the starter at some point this season.
For more on this game, go to the 2025 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Bills at Bears
Luther Burden, WR, Bears 
Luther Burden continued to play with the backups during the second preseason game. This is because Olamide Zaccheaus has been so good in Ben Johnson’s offense. Don’t draft Burden.
Colston Loveland, TE, Bears Former Bears tight end Greg Olsen was on the broadcast of the second preseason game, and he mentioned that Chicago envisioned Colston Loveland having receiver production as a result of being drafted with the 10th pick. Caleb Williams and Loveland displayed a strong connection versus the Bills.
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Jaguars at Saints
Tank Bigsby, RB, Jaguars Tank Bigsby started over Travis Etienne in the second preseason game. Bigsby looked good, but so did Etienne. This could be a frustrating time share, but Bigsby at least started.
Brenton Strange, TE, Jaguars Trevor Lawrence targeted Brenton Strange on third downs in the second preseason game. He found Strange on early third-and-8 and then a third-and-2. We’ve been told that Strange is the replacement for Evan Engram, and it certainly looks that way.
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Cardinals at Broncos
R.J. Harvey, RB, Broncos R.J. Harvey performed on a high level for the second time this preseason. His running vision is his weakness – aside from his pass protection – but he was able to identify the running lane up the middle on his touchdown run versus Arizona.
Troy Franklin, WR, Broncos Troy Franklin has enjoyed a terrific training camp and has parlayed that into two outstanding showings in the preseason. Franklin caught two touchdowns in the second preseason game: a 27-yard fade pass and a back-shoulder reception.
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Chargers at Rams
KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Chargers KeAndre Lambert-Smith replaced Quentin Johnston versus the Rams when the former first-round receiver suffered a brutal concussion on the opening drive. Justin Herbert connected with him on a deep shot and nearly did so again. Later, Lambert-Smith made a great diving catch from Trey Lance for a gain of 37 yards. It must be noted that Lambert-Smith was the next man up when Johnston got hurt.
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49ers at Raiders
Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers If the second preseason game is any indication, Brock Purdy will be targeting Ricky Pearsall early and often this year. Pearsall caught three of his four targets for 42 yards – on one drive alone! Pearsall’s best play was when he hauled in a 21-yard pass over the middle of the field on a third-and-18. Purdy targeted Pearsall in the end zone on the final snap of the afternoon for the two of them, but there was a miscommunication on the play.
Dont’e Thornton, WR, Raiders Dont’e Thornton was targeted twice against the 49ers on deep throws. He was open for a touchdown, but Geno Smith overshot him. Smith’s next attempt to Thornton sailed out of bounds. Still, Thornton is locked in as a starter and will be in position to make some big plays. He’s atop my Fantasy Football Sleepers list.
For more on this game, go to the 2025 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Packers at Colts
Tyler Warren, TE, Colts Tyler Warren tied for the team lead for targets among starters in the second preseason game. For the second meaningless game in a row, Warren has been the primary weapon, and it hasn’t mattered which quarterback has thrown to him. Warren is going to be a monster this season.
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Dolphins at Lions
Jaylen Wright, RB, Dolphins The Dolphins started Jaylen Wright in the backfield versus the Lions. Wright didn’t find much running room and fumbled in the red zone, but a teammate recovered. Wright eventually gave way to sixth-round rookie Ollie Gordon, who played in the final three quarters. Gordon was far better. He broke tackles and ran over defenders. He also had a 19-yard run where he eluded two defenders and spun away from another. It’s only one game, but Gordon might just be the running back to own in the event of a De’Von Achane injury.
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Browns at Eagles
Will Shipley, RB, Eagles The Eagles didn’t bother dressing Will Shipley versus the Browns. A.J. Dillon played, but Shipley rested, so anyone who thought that Dillon had a chance to challenge Shipley shouldn’t be worried about that anymore.
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Chiefs at Seahawks
Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks Although Jalen Milroe ran the “Tush Push” on one occasion during the opening drive of the second preseason game, Zach Charbonnet had a great performance to improve his fantasy stock. Charbonnet rushed for nine yards per carry and looked every bit as tremendous as that stat line indicates. His first carry was a 13-yard explosive rush through a big hole, thanks to a huge block by rookie guard Grey Zabel. Later on that drive, Charbonnet burst through a huge hole for a 15-yard touchdown. With Zabel and mauling fullback Robbie Ouzts on the field, Seattle’s running backs are in for a big season, and Kenneth Walker was nowhere to be seen in this game because of his injury. Walker will likely return soon, but he’s injury-prone and could be traded because he’s in the final year of his contract. Charbonnet is a must-draft player in the mid rounds.
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2025 Preseason Notes: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3
2025 Fantasy Football Stock Pages: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3
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2025 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers - 9/1 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends - 9/1 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers - 9/1 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defenses - 9/1 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Dynasty - 6/18 (Walt)
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2025 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 - 9/1 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 PPR - 9/1 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 Half-PPR - 9/1 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 2-QB - 9/1 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 Touchdown League - 9/1 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Custom - 9/1 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football: Dynasty Rankings - 9/1 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Articles:
2025 Fantasy Football Stock Report: OTAs, Training Camp - 9/1 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers - 8/30 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Busts - 8/30 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Round Tiers - 8/28 (Walt)
2025 NFL Preseason Recap and Fantasy Football Notes - 8/24 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Preseason Games - 8/24 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Top Values - 8/21 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Best and Worst Picks from Each Round - 8/14 (Walt)
2025 Fantasy Football Schedule Analysis - 6/14 (Walt)
NFL Picks - Sept. 9
NFL Power Rankings - Sept. 9
Fantasy Football Rankings - Sept. 1
2026 NFL Mock Draft - June 10
