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Hurleman secured two of four targets for 29 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.

Hurleman is one of three undrafted rookie receivers in camp with the Steelers, and all three of them had impressive showings during Saturday's preseason opener, as Ke'Shawn Williams secured both of his targets for a team-high 55 yards and a touchdown, while Roc Taylor secured two of three targets for 38 yards. Hurleman made an impact during the Steelers' two-minute drill to close out the first half, securing a 26-yard reception to put the team near the goal line before recording a three-yard touchdown catch on the next play that was accented by a backflip. Hurleman showcased some speed Saturday and could make a case for a spot on the Steelers' 53-man roster if he can continue to make an impression in the weeks leading up to the regular season.

Conner rushed three times for 11 yards in the Cardinals' 20-17 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday night.

Conner logged one- and three-yard gains on two of Arizona's first four plays from scrimmage, and he added his most productive run of the night, seven yards, on his final touch of the game later in the drive. The veteran back, who's coming off the first two 1,000-yard seasons of his career, is already on record as saying he expects backfield mate Trey Benson to see a significant boost in workload in 2025, but Conner should still enjoy a solid complementary role at minimum, given his all-around reliability and his versatility.

Sermon rushed three times for seven yards while securing all four of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.

While Sermon didn't make much of an impact on the ground during Saturday's preseason opener, he tied for the team lead in targets and receptions while also reaching the end zone in the third quarter. The 2021 third-rounder signed a one-year contract with the Steelers in May and is competing with Kenneth Gainwell, Evan Hull and Lew Nichols for a spot on the 53-man roster behind Jaylen Warren and rookie Kaleb Johnson.

Pacheco rushed once for eight yards in the Chiefs' 20-17 preseason loss to the Cardinals on Saturday night.

Pacheco got the Chiefs' first touch of the night and made good use of it, but that would be the extent of his action in the preseason opener. The third-year back gave way to Kareem Hunt on Kansas City's second possession, but a heavier workload could certainly be on tap during the Chiefs' second preseason matchup Friday night on the road against the Seahawks.

Ayomanor didn't record a catch on two targets in Saturday's 29-7 loss to the Buccaneers.

Ayomanor took snaps with Cameron Ward on the field, mixing in with Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett on the team's first two offensive possessions. While he was unable to record a catch and also played one additional drive after the starters were pulled, Ayomanor appears to be solidifying a role in the Titans' offense in his rookie campaign.

Williams secured both of his targets for 55 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over Jacksonville.

Williams has impressed during camp while working solely with the second and third units, and he led the team in receiving yards Saturday while finding the end zone late in the fourth quarter. Roc Taylor has drawn plenty of attention during camp due to his size and physicality, but Williams has played on the inside and outside during camp while making solid catches regularly, and he showcased his potential late in Saturday's preseason opener. The 23-year-old isn't guaranteed a spot on the Steelers' 53-man roster to begin the regular season, but if he continues to make am impact during camp and preseason play, he could also make a case for some playing time at some point during the 2025 campaign since the Steelers don't have many receivers with established roles behind DK Metcalf.

Helm caught one of two targets for 16 yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.

Both of Helm's targets came from backup quarterback Brandon Allen in the third quarter. The rookie fourth-round pick out of Texas has already climbed to second on the tight end depth chart, but he's still clearly behind starter Chig Okonkwo. Helm will try to close that gap in Tennessee's next preseason game Friday against the Falcons.

Okonkwo caught his only target for 10 yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.

Okonkwo's lone catch came on a pass from rookie first overall pick Cameron Ward, who played two drives. Okonkwo appears to be locked in atop Tennessee's tight end depth chart, ahead of rookie fourth-round pick Gunnar Helm and last year's backup Josh Whyle. Tennessee's starters may see more extensive action in the team's second preseason game Friday against the Falcons.

Dobbins did not log a rush attempt and brought in his only target for four yards in the Broncos' 30-9 preseason win over the 49ers on Saturday night.

Dobbins' only touch of the night came on Denver's first possession, one play after his first target of the night fell incomplete but was wiped off the books by an illegal use of hands penalty against San Francisco. Dobbins was the only one of the top four backs on Denver's depth chart not to log a carry -- RJ Harvey, Audric Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin combined for 18 rush attempts -- but the veteran is almost certain to open the campaign in a prominent role and could certainly see more action in Denver's second preseason contest next Saturday night at home against the Cardinals.

Lockett recorded one catch on one target for seven yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.

Lockett was on the field for two offensive possessions, both of which were led by Cameron Ward. He served as a short-area target, as he also had a four-yard reception that was wiped away by penalty. The more important takeaway is that Lockett appears to have a place in the Titans' starting unit and could be targeted frequently in the quick passing game as Ward gets up to speed in the NFL.