August 29, 2026
Jeanty Counted On for Week 1 + Jacobs Charges & Mahomes Mystery
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Tua Tagovailoa started for the Falcons in their preseason finale and was booed by Dolphins fans in his return to Miami, though he showed improvement and had accurate throws.
Josh Jacobs was formally charged with 2 misdemeanors related to a May arrest, with evidence including video of an alleged assault against his girlfriend.
Polymarket withdrew a wager on Patrick Mahomes playing in Week 1, raising questions about his availability for the season opener.
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Raiders HC Klint Kubiak says the team is 'counting on' Jeanty for the Week 1 opener despite his ankle being monitored throughout the preseason.
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Jets released Cade York to seemingly end their kicker competition, but Jason Sanders missing two kicks Friday night may have reopened the job battle.
Steelers rested starters Friday, with third-year WR Roman Wilson among those sitting out, while rookie Germie Bernard joined the starting lineup.
Roman Wilson looks locked in as Pittsburgh's No. 3 WR, with DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. having missed time due to injuries in August.
Broncos WR Marvin Mims bruised his foot during Thursday's preseason game but the team believes he will be fine, avoiding a more serious scare.
Packers HC Matt LaFleur confirmed he expects Josh Jacobs to remain on the roster after Jacobs faced legal trouble stemming from a May arrest.
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht says he's 'very optimistic' about retaining Baker Mayfield beyond 2026, despite Mayfield feeling disrespected by offseason contract offers.
Dolphins WR Chris Bell made his preseason debut Friday with 2 catches on 5 targets for 22 yards, and confirmed he expects to play in Week 1.
The Big Ten announced it will publish four player availability reports per week, a transparency move tied to the continued growth of sports betting.
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The biggest fantasy story of the day is Ashton Jeanty's ankle situation in Las Vegas. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters that the team is "counting on" their prized rookie back to be available for the Week 1 opener, a strong signal despite the ankle being actively monitored. With Jeanty entering the season as one of the most drafted running backs in fantasy, any ambiguity around his health is a five-alarm concern — so Kubiak's explicit confidence is exactly the kind of clarity managers needed heading into draft weekend. Barring a setback, it sounds like Jeanty is on track.
The second major thread involves Josh Jacobs, who was formally charged with two misdemeanors connected to a May arrest, with evidence reportedly including video of an alleged assault against his girlfriend. Packers HC Matt LaFleur stated after Friday's preseason game that he fully expects Jacobs to remain on the roster, and the NFL is said to be monitoring developments. For fantasy managers, LaFleur's stance is reassuring in the short term, but the NFL's review process introduces real roster uncertainty that shouldn't be ignored heading into drafts. Meanwhile, Polymarket withdrew a wager on whether Patrick Mahomes would play in Week 1, a development that has raised eyebrows across the fantasy community — though no specific injury or cause was cited in available reports.
The pattern here is clear: the final weekend before the regular season is delivering the exact cocktail of injury scares, off-field drama, and lineup uncertainty that can make or break fantasy drafts. Jeanty, Jacobs, and Mahomes are all notable assets whose situations carry meaningful risk flags. Add in Marvin Mims bruising his foot and the Jets potentially reopening their kicker competition after Jason Sanders missed two kicks Friday, and the preseason finale slate has created more questions than answers.
Tomorrow, watch for official injury designations and any roster moves made ahead of the final cut deadline. Jeanty's practice participation will be the most closely watched development, while the NFL's posture on the Jacobs situation could shift quickly. Any update on the Mahomes wager withdrawal will also be must-track news.