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Metchie caught one of two targets for 14 yards in Friday's 19-17 preseason win over the Jets.

Metchie made his Eagles debut after being acquired in a trade from the Texans on Sunday. With Philadelphia's preseason now concluded, Metchie is set to begin the regular season in a depth role, though Jahan Dotson didn't do much last season to cement himself as the No. 3 wide receiver behind A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (groin).

Scott suffered an ankle injury during Friday's preseason game against the Titans.

Scott served as the starting running back for the Vikings on Friday, but none of Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason nor Ty Chandler played. He was held in check on his first few carries but ripped off a 23-yard run on the Vikings' second possession to set up a field goal. Scott looked to be wresting the third running back role away from Chandler, though both his usage and this injury cast doubt on his status heading into a Week 1 regular-season matchup against the Bears.

Pacheco rushed three times for 21 yards and a touchdown without receiving a target in Friday's preseason loss to the Bears.

Pacheco handled the first and last touches of Kansas City's opening drive Friday, the latter of which netted him a two-yard touchdown. It is worth mentioning that veteran backup Kareem Hunt got the first crack at the goal line from three yards out on the previous carry before giving way to Pacheco. That's a scenario that could pop up during the regular season, where Pacheco has scoring opportunities poached by Hunt from in close. The 26-year-old Pacheco is still the preferred option for both his team and fantasy managers when the Chiefs take on the Chargers to open the season on Sept. 5 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Williams completed 11 of 15 pass attempts for 113 yards and a touchdown while taking two carries for 18 yards in Friday's 29-27 preseason win over Kansas City.

Williams carried the momentum over from his impressive preseason debut into Friday's exhibition finale where he dialed up Rome Odunze for a touchdown late in the first half. Chicago's offense sputtered out of the gates with a pair of punts, but Williams was unfazed and finished with another encouraging performance with Week 1 just around the corner. Expectations will be high for Williams when his sophomore season officially kicks off on Sept. 8 against the Vikings, after the organization signed the hottest head coaching free agent in Ben Johnson and surrounded the signal-caller with a talented supporting cast.

Jefferson recorded three receptions on three targets for 102 yards and one touchdown in Friday's 23-13 preseason win over the Vikings.

Jefferson started as an outside receiver with Calvin Ridley being rested. Jefferson showed rapport with Cameron Ward on the team's second possession, catching a 17-yard out on the left sideline. He then scored from 65 yards away after catching a short pass from Brandon Allen by making a defender miss before racing down the sideline. Jefferson looks to be a starter heading into Tennessee's Week 1 matchup against Denver, but he'll likely rotate some snaps with rookie Elic Ayomanor.

Mahomes completed eight of 13 pass attempts for 143 yards and a touchdown while adding 18 rushing yards on one attempt in Friday's 29-27 preseason loss to the Bears.

Mahomes ramped up his preseason workload after logging just three snaps on offense over the Chiefs' previous two exhibition games. The superstar QB looked to be in mid-season form while orchestrating two lengthy scoring drives (15 total plays) in one quarter of action. Mahomes threw for a career-low 3,928 yards while tying his previous worst of 26 touchdowns across 16 contests in 2024. The 29-year-old will be poised to improve on those totals this upcoming year with fellow All-Pro Travis Kelce and an improving group of young talent around him.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Sanders didn't play in Friday's 31-13 preseason win against the Falcons due to a shoulder injury, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Sanders missed time early in training camp and the Cowboys' first exhibition due to a bruised knee. He improved enough to suit up last Saturday versus the Ravens en route to seven carries for 15 yards among his 11 offensive snaps. Sanders' injury combined with Jaydon Blue hurting his right ankle Friday leaves Javonte Williams as the sole healthy member of the team's top trio of running backs, and could open the door for Deuce Vaughn or rookie Phil Mafah to begin the season on the 53-man roster.

Lockett did not record a catch on one target in Friday's 23-13 preseason win over the Vikings.

Lockett technically didn't start the game because the Titans opened with two receivers, but he was targeted by Cameron Ward on the second play of the contest. That was Lockett's only appearance in the box score, and he ends the preseason with only one catch. Lockett looks to be Tennessee's primary slot receiver heading into a Week 1 matchup against the Broncos.

Ayomanor recorded three receptions on three targets for 25 yards in Friday's 23-13 preseason win over the Vikings.

Calvin Ridley didn't play in the contest, allowing Ayomanor to start as an outside receiver. Ayomanor continued to flash rapport with Cameron Ward, hauling in receptions of 13 and six yards -- the latter of which brought the Titans inside the Vikings' one-yard line. He also played ahead of fellow rookie Chimere Dike, which likely sets up Ayomanor to be the third outside receiver after Ridley and Van Jefferson to begin the regular season.

Ward completed three of four passes for 36 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Friday's 23-13 preseason win over the Vikings.

Ward led the offense for two drives, the first of which was a three-and-out. He turned things around on the second possession, which concluded with a rushing score, hitting Van Jefferson and Elic Ayomanor for long gains of 17 and 13 yards, respectively. While there was some inconsistency, Ward had an encouraging first preseason as a pro and will be under center in Week 1 of the regular season at Denver.