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Taylor secured two of three targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.

Taylor signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in April following a productive collegiate career at Memphis. He isn't guaranteed to make Pittsburgh's 53-man roster in 2025, but he's impressed through his size and physicality early in training camp. The 22-year-old saw some looks in the third quarter of Saturday's matchup, and it's possible that he continues to earn some work ahead of the regular season. While Taylor's role is far from guaranteed, the undrafted rookie could make a case for some regular-season playing time if he continues to impress in camp, as the Steelers don't yet have many receivers locked into roles behind DK Metcalf heading into 2025.

Nix completed six of 11 passes for 31 yards in the Broncos' 30-9 preseason win over the 49ers on Saturday night.

Nix averaged a meager 2.8 yards per attempt but certainly got his reps in during Denver's exhibition opener. The second-year signal-caller spread the ball around during his time in the contest, connecting with Troy Franklin, J.K. Dobbins, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims and RJ Harvey, albeit with none of those completions going for longer than nine yards. Nix ended up playing early into the second quarter, but given the middling results for the first-team offense, he's likely in for another solid allotment of playing time in the Broncos' second preseason contest next Saturday night at home against the Cardinals.

Hunter rushed 11 times for 41 yards and wasn't targeted in Saturday's 31-21 preseason win over the Cowboys. He also had a 21-yard kickoff return.

Hunter returned the opening kickoff but didn't get his first touch on offense until the Rams' second drive. Both that possession and the first one were capped by Blake Corum touchdown runs, as Corum took advantage of the team sitting starter Kyren Williams. Hunter continued to play into the second half, and it looks like the rookie fourth-round pick is sitting firmly in third on the running depth chart behind Williams and Corum heading into the Rams' second preseason game against the Chargers on Aug. 16.

Tolbert caught one of two targets for minus-1 yard in Saturday's 31-21 preseason loss to the Rams.

Tolbert failed to find much traction as the top wide receiver dressed for the Cowboys, who rested CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, as well as starting quarterback Dak Prescott. Tolbert's the clear favorite to begin the regular season as the team's No. 3 wideout after setting career highs in catches (49), receiving yards (610) and touchdown catches (seven) last season. Dallas' next preseason game is Aug. 18 against the Bengals.

Strange recorded one reception on one target for 11 yards in Saturday's 31-25 preseason loss to the Steelers.

Strange played one offensive possession with the Jaguars' starting skill-position unit and hauled in his only target over the middle of the field. The offseason departure of Evan Engram leaves Strange as the clear top tight end on the depth chart, though it may be hard for him to be a consistent fantasy contributor due to target competition from the likes of Brian Thomas and Travis Hunter.

Skowronek secured his lone target for three yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.

Skowronek saw a limited role with the Steelers in 2024, securing all five of his targets for 69 yards across 10 regular-season appearances. He re-signed with the team during the offseason, but if he makes Pittsburgh's 53-man roster in 2025, he's unlikely to have a fantasy-relevant role.

Harrison brought in his only target for 15 yards in the Cardinals' 20-17 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday night.

Harrison officially kicked off his highly anticipated 2025 with a 15-yard grab over the middle on Arizona's first drive, but the second pass thrown his way later in the possession was intercepted by the Chiefs' Jaden Hicks. Harrison didn't see the ball come his way again, but it was nevertheless a relatively encouraging start to the preseason for the bulked-up 2024 first-round pick, who's probably aiming to significantly improve on what was considered a lackluster campaign relative to expectations. Harrison and the rest of the first-team offense could see more work during the Cardinals' second preseason game, which comes on the road against the Broncos next Saturday night.

Tuten rushed the ball six times for 24 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 31-25 preseason loss to the Steelers.

Tuten tied for the team lead in carries but served as the third back. Travis Etienne worked exclusively with the starting skill-position unit, with Tank Bigsby following him. That left Tuten to work primarily late in the second quarter and much of the second half. He did find the end zone from eight yards away early in the fourth quarter, but his role come the regular season is in question.

Bennett completed 16 of 24 passes for 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's 31-21 preseason win over the Cowboys. He also rushed three times for 11 yards.

Bennett player the entire game, with neither Matthew Stafford (back) nor Jimmy Garoppolo suiting up. The third-string quarterback led touchdown drives on each of the Rams' first two possessions, though both were capped by Blake Corum touchdown runs. Bennett was picked off in the third quarter, then finished strong with fourth-quarter touchdown passes of nine yards to Cody Schrader and five yards to Brennan Presley. Bennett seems locked into the third spot on the depth chart ahead of the team's second preseason game Aug. 16 against the Chargers.

Miller secured all four of his targets for 47 yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.

Miller had a limited role over 13 regular-season appearances with Pittsburgh last year, securing five of nine targets for 69 yards. However, he had a strong showing during Saturday's preseason opener, tying for the team lead in targets and receptions while recording the second-highest yardage total among the team's receivers. The Steelers lost George Pickens during the offseason but acquired DK Metcalf, so Miller will likely continue to have limited upside in 2025.