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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice has been leaving training camp practice early each day for knee rehab, according to Ron Kopp Jr. of Arrowhead Pride. Rice had knee surgery in May, followed by a 30-day jail sentence for violating probation. Kopp also relayed a video of Rice running a post (against no defenders) and it looked…less than stellar. Rice’s slow foot speed and lumbering movement wouldn’t beat any NFL CB in man coverage. He is clearly still recovering from his injury and surgery.

What They're Saying Here's QB Sam Darnold on the impact of more passes to the RB (via The News Tribune). “Yeah, I think it helps the quarterback a ton because it does present a different problem for the defense,” Darnold said. “Sometimes the defense assumes, especially on third down, that the running back’s going to stay in and protect so they can build their pressures off of that.

What They're Saying Bowers is also benefiting from a thin WR corps that’s yet to really make an impact in camp. Here’s more from McFadden (via ESPN). “The wide receiver room has been fairly quiet … The majority of Cousins' throws have been to Bowers or checkdowns.” 2026 Fantasy Football Impact This was largely the expectation heading into camp. Vegas’ starting WRs project as Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor, with more expected out of second-year man Jack Bech.

2026 Fantasy Football Impact: Will the Efficiency Return? Kraft said back in June that he expected to be full-go for Week 1, and this news keeps him on track. We'll keep a close eye on how Kraft looks coming off the multi-ligament knee injury. His fantasy production has relied on top-end efficiency. Kraft led all TEs in PPR points per game through Week 8 last year but ranked just 12th in expected points per game. He's priced as the TE7 in Round 7 in consensus PPR ADP.

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What They're Saying Insider Clarence Hill: "Jaydon Blue continues to burn up the practice field with big runs. He had two would-be touchdowns on long runs on Thursday.

Chargers beat writer Daniel Popper writes that QB Justin Herbert is "finding his rhythm" in new OC Mike McDaniel's offense. What They're Saying Here’s Popper explaining the new offensive approach under McDaniel. “Timing is essential in McDaniel’s scheme. McDaniel wants Herbert to release the ball as quickly as possible. The primary objective is to give receivers room to create after the catch.

What They're Saying HC Dave Canales on Young: "Bryce is continuing to just take the next steps. What I see from Bryce right now is just ownership and mastery of the concepts." CB Jaycee Horn: “I kind of notice Bryce is trusting his receivers more, putting the ball in the air, letting them come make plays. They whooped our ass today for most of the practice, but you know?

Podcasts Fantasy Football Redraft Baltimore's workhorse keeps pounding ... but he showed signs of potential decline in 2025. Should you worry or just keep trusting him? Let's talk that plus top Ravens targets and sleepers. Listen or watch on your favorite platforms Youtube Apple Podcasts Spotify Is Derrick Henry finally showing signs of decline? And can Rashod Bateman emerge as a fantasy football sleeper?

The 49ers signed WR Deebo Samuel to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million, according to multiple reports. Samuel spent his first six NFL seasons in San Francisco (2019 to 2024) and returns amid injuries to Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk. What They're Saying 49ers reporter David Lombardi pointed out that Samuel might also contribute as a returner. He handled 15 kick returns in 2025 and 17 in his final year with San Francisco.