What You Need To Know From Every Team This Week: Week 4

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One of the best and most comprehensive features we do every year is our Footballguys August Updates. Every week this month, our Bob Henry, Jason Wood, and Clayton Gray and their team of Footballguys Staffers cover every player that matters from every NFL team. It's 32-plus pages of some of the most comprehensive coverage you'll find. It's probably worth the Footballguys Premium Subscription by itself.

While I encourage you to read every word on every team for every week, I also understand "Life Happens." And one of the more valuable services Footballguys can add is saving you time.

For this article, I had the idea of taking the full August Updates and asking our team writers to distill it down into 80 proof shots of the Need-to-Know material. Some teams will have more news than others because that's how it works in real life. Much of it will be from the August Updates, some of it will be my takes, but all of it will hopefully be useful to you. And make sure to jump on our Premium Subscription to continue seeing this type of stuff all year long. And if this feature is helpful to you, shoot me an email at bryant@footballguys.com and let me know.

Plus, a new addition for this year. For each team, I've included a link to our Depth Charts and also to the Full Camp Report. If you like these bullets and want more detail, check out the Full Camp Report for each team.

Let's get to it.

Arizona Cardinals | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Arizona cut QB Colt McCoy, while Kyler Murray is expected to start the season on the PUP list. The team will likely choose a starter between Joshua Dobbs and Clayton Tune. Fun times.
• Rookie WR Michael Wilson is expected to be the WR2.
• TE Trey McBride will have a role, even with TE Zach Ertz playing.
• RB Keaontay Ingram will be the RB2.
• Arizona’s defense lacks talent and depth.

Atlanta Falcons | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Desmond Ridder will likely be conservative, but athleticism makes him a fantasy sleeper.
• RB Bijan Robinson's role could be more significant in the passing game than in the rushing game.
• RBs Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson will be involved.
• WR Drake London will have a large target share and could be a valuable fantasy asset.
• TE Kyle Pitts is still being eased into the offense and could be a slow fantasy starter.

Baltimore Ravens | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• RB J.K. Dobbins returned to practice and is in good spirits despite not getting the contract extension he was angling for.
• WR Rashod Bateman has also returned to full team drills after missing most of camp while recovering from a foot injury.
• The Ravens took 68% of their snaps in 11 personnel, which means Bateman, Zay Flowers, and Odell Beckham Jr should be on the field together most plays. The pecking order at WR is still to be determined.

Buffalo Bills | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Josh Allen looked sharp against the Bears while converting three third downs and scoring a touchdown on his only drive.
• RB James Cook has plenty of upside as the feature back in a high-scoring offense, while Damien Harris likely competes with Latavius Murray for backup and short-yardage duties.
• At WR, Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis remain the two primary targets, while Deonte Harty is emerging as the team’s new slot receiver.
• Rookie TE Dalton Kincaid is going to be a big part of the offense and help create mismatches when the team uses 12 personnel.
• On defense, Tyrel Dodson seems likely to start at MLB, and the team announced that DE Von Miller could be close to returning.

Carolina Panthers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Bryce Young has been accurate and can adapt when the play breaks down.
• RB Miles Sanders is back at practice and should be ready for Week 1, though with a lightened workload.
• WR Adam Thielen had a great preseason and survived an injury scare against Detroit.
• TE Hayden Hurst has emerged as a go-to target for Bryce Young.
• The defense is exceptionally talented, particularly in the secondary, and could rack up a lot of turnovers.

Chicago Bears | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Justin Fields has shown improvements throughout the preseason but could be in for a roller-coaster 2023 season.
• WR DJ Moore just needs the ball in his hands to make big plays and could be a steal in fantasy this year.
• Although the team appears committed to RB Khalil Herbert as the starter for now, the tides could change quickly, and every RB in Chicago is worth a dart throw in fantasy.
• TEs Cole Kmet and Robert Tonyan Jr will likely eat into each other’s workloads, making each risky fantasy assets.
• The Bears defense has some fun players, but the cohesion isn’t there, and they will get exposed by good offenses.

Cincinnati Bengals | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Joe Burrow’s recovery from a calf injury continues to progress smoothly, and he will be ready to go in Week 1, barring any unforeseen setbacks.
• RB Joe Mixon has had one of his best camps, and there is a real sense of confidence in the run scheme and offensive line.
• WR Ja'Marr Chase has made some spectacular grabs in practice and is again set to be one of the league’s best wide receivers.
• TE Tanner Hudson has been a standout and is the top backup behind Irv Smith Jr.

Cleveland Browns | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• It was an up-and-down preseason for QB Deshaun Watson, but he has improved recently.
• RB Nick Chubb will see a heavy workload, including in the passing game.
• WR Amari Cooper and WR Elijah Moore will top the receiving depth chart and are favorite targets of Watson.
• TE David Njoku will be a redzone threat for this offense and might also be the best deep receiver on the team.
• An elite pass rush from Myles Garrett and Za’Darius Smith will lead this defense in 2023.

Dallas Cowboys | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Dak Prescott did not play a snap in the preseason, but he guided the backups to a nearly perfect offensive performance as the play-caller this week.
• The Cowboys acquired QB Trey Lance from the San Francisco 49ers for a fourth-round pick in 2024. He is expected to be the No. 3 to start the season behind Prescott and Cooper Rush.
• RBs Deuce Vaughn and Rico Dowdle will back up Tony Pollard, likely ensuring a workhorse role for Pollard while healthy.
• WRs Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, and Jalen Brooks appear set to back up the starting trio of CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, and Michael Gallup.
• TE Jake Ferguson did not wow onlookers this summer, but his coaches and teammates believe he will have an important role.

Denver Broncos | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Russell Wilson seems more comfortable. But the pressure is on, and the chatter is loud.
• Lead RB Javonte Williams has proven his knee is 100% and that he’ll be a dual-threat feature back come Week 1.
• Undrafted rookie RB Jaleel McLaughlin, the NCAA’s all-time leading rusher, has all but locked down at least a special-teams role.
• Another injury to WR Jerry Jeudy could open the door for Marvin Mims or Brandon Johnson to make a mark.
• TE Albert Okwuegbunam erupted in Saturday’s preseason finale to possibly claw his way back into the picture.

Detroit Lions | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Jared Goff’s confidence is evident from teammates and coaches.
• WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is still healing from an ankle injury.
• WR Jameson Williams has star potential, according to Herman Moore. But he's got to pull things together.
• TE Sam LaPorta is getting in extra practice work with Goff.
• CB Emmanuel Moseley is showing progress from an ACL injury.

Green Bay Packers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• New starting QB Jordan Love has enjoyed a solid preseason by keeping things simple and clean. He's faced very little pass-rush pressure, though.
• The Packers are no lock to keep three running backs into the season, but if they do, special-teamer Patrick Taylor likely has the inside track.
• The receiver room is a logjam, with Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs presiding over several youngsters vying for the roster.
• Rookie TE Luke Musgrave has been impressive and locked into the passing game since the beginning of camp.
• The Green Bay defense, seeking more aggression and playmaking, now boasts several strong edge-rushing prospects.

Houston Texans | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Although not official yet, expect QB CJ Stroud to be the team’s starter in Week 1
• RB Dameon Pierce seems to be in line for a huge workload after receiving nearly all the work with the first team throughout the preseason.
• Nico Collins will be the team’s WR1, but projecting workloads behind him is anyone’s guess.
• Dynamic rookie WR Tank Dell’s drumbeat gets louder and louder every week.
• TE Dalton Schultz should be the team’s WR1 and could be in for a large role behind a thin WR group.

Indianapolis Colts | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Anthony Richardson has shown he will make an impact as a runner but still looks inconsistent as a passer.
• RB Jonathan Taylor has been given permission to seek a trade, but as of Monday afternoon, he's still a Colt.
• If Taylor misses time, the Colts will likely use a committee approach at running back, with Zack Moss, Evan Hull, and Deon Jackson splitting time.
• Rookie WR Josh Downs has locked down the starting slot job, playing virtually every snap with the starters in the preseason finale.

Jacksonville Jaguars | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Trevor Lawrence capped off a great camp with an impressive performance vs. the Dolphins.
• RB Travis Etienne will lead the tandem, but Tank Bigsby has a vital role.
• WR Calvin Ridley impressed at each stage of camp and looked ready for his return.
• TE Evan Engram was better this camp than last and should hold an important role.
• WR Christian Kirk remains a focal point of the offense.

Kansas City Chiefs | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Shane Buechele likely lost his shot at the No. 2 job with a shaky preseason finale.
• The running back room looks set, though without an obvious role for Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
• Rookie WR Rashee Rice continues to impress coach Andy Reid despite dropping a few more passes in Saturday’s game.
• Young WR Justyn Ross may have played his way onto the roster with splash plays – and could make an impact if Kadarius Toney lands on IR.

Las Vegas Raiders | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Jimmy Garoppolo struggled with interceptions early in camp but ended on a high note with strong play in joint practices.
• RB Josh Jacobs signed a one-year deal worth almost $2M more than the franchise tag to return to his role as the go-to player in the Raiders’ offense.
• TE Michael Mayer has put some ugly run-blocking snaps on tape throughout the preseason, which could limit his playing time early.
• First-round rookie DE Tyree Wilson finally returned from the foot injury that cost him nearly all his offseason and flashed elite athleticism in his pro debut.

Los Angeles Chargers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Justin Herbert quickly adapted to new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.
• RB Austin Ekeler could lose passing work in favor of a heavier rushing game role.
• WR Keenan Allen is seeing more varied usage and could have his best season.
• WR Josh Palmer is playing above wide receiver Quentin Johnston.
• LB Kenneth Murray has been the surprise of camp, citing the arrival of linebacker Eric Kendricks in helping develop.

Los Angeles Rams | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• WR Cooper Kupp says he’s on track for Week 1.
• QB Matthew Stafford had a strong camp, appears sharp, and said he feels better than he has in years.
• RBs Cam Akers and Kyren Williams had their most impressive practice this week.
• TE Hunter Long passed his physical and was removed from the PUP.
• Moderate your expectations for the Rams’ defense this year.

Miami Dolphins | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Tua Tagovailoa is playing smart and confident.
• RBs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson remain the starters.
• WR Robbie Chosen is the next man up after Hill and Waddle.
• The tight ends feel like they'll be a non-factor for fantasy.
• EDGE Jaelan Phillips reportedly "Cannot be blocked."

Minnesota Vikings | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Kirk Cousins had a solid camp, though he sometimes struggled with Flores's defense.
• RB Alexander Mattison will handle the rushing workload.
• WR Justin Jefferson leads an improved group, with rookie Jordan Addison impressing.
• WR K.J. Osborn remains the No. 2 and could see a hefty target share.
• TE T.J. Hockenson is an offensive focal point but has been unavailable for most of camp.

New England Patriots | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• With a strong camp, QB Mac Jones has put to bed any whispers of Bailey Zappe gunning for his job.
• New RB Ezekiel Elliott looks healthy and ready to complement starter Rhamondre Stevenson.
• The team may only keep three true running backs on the roster, and Kevin Harris looks like the clear odd man out.
• Rookie WRs Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte look to have locked down roster spots.
• Second-year WR Tyquan Thornton, currently running seventh among receivers, may be destined for the practice squad in 2023.

New Orleans Saints | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• New QB Derek Carr has excited teammates and media alike with his stabilizing presence.
• The team seems comfortable with RB Jamaal Williams as its bell cow, while lead back Alvin Kamara sits three games.
• Rookie RBs Kendre Miller and Ellis Merriweather failed to put much pressure on Williams with plodding preseasons.
• Now 30 years old, WR Michael Thomas looks to be bouncing back, slowly but surely, from three lost seasons.
• The Saints’ tight end room looks as deep as any in football, with Juwan Johnson looking particularly sharp.

New York Giants | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Expectations are high for QB Daniel Jones to take a big leap in Year Two under Brian Daboll and Mike Kakfa’s tutelage.
• RB Saquon Barkley accomplished his lone preseason goal – to enter the regular season fully healthy.
• WRs Darius Slayton, Isaiah Hodgins, and Parris Campbell have broken camp as the starters.
• Rookie WR Jalin Hyatt is further along than hoped and could quickly move into a key role.
• TE Darren Waller couldn’t have had a better preseason; he was arguably the most impressive player on any NFC team this summer.

New York Jets | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Aaron Rodgers looked ready for the season opener, completing 5-of-8 passes for 47 yards, including a sweet 14-yard touchdown toss to his No.1 wide receiver, Garrett Wilson, in New York’s preseason finale.
• RB Breece Hall drew praise from Rodgers and head coach Saleh in practice this week, with Rodgers comparing Hall’s running style to that of former Packers great Ahman Green.
• RB Dalvin Cook has yet to practice with the team, though he and Hall are still expected to split the backfield workload in Week 1.
• WR Garrett Wilson exhibited great chemistry with Rodgers on Saturday, catching three passes for 30 yards, including the game's opening score.
• WR Corey Davis surprisingly retired from the NFL, opening more playing time for WRs Randall Cobb and Mecole Hardman.
• TE Tyler Conklin was one of Rodgers’ favorite targets throughout summer practices and is worth a speculative late-round pick.
• The Jets defensive line looks like one of the best and deepest in the league, making them a worthy selection as one of the top team defenses in fantasy leagues.

Philadelphia Eagles | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Jalen Hurts achieved two preseason goals: maintaining his health and grasping the nuances of how Brian Johnson’s scheme differs from Shane Steichen’s.
• QB Marcus Mariota is arguably the weakest backup among the league’s genuine Super Bowl contenders.
• The running back situation remains uncertain, but based on preseason usage, Kenneth Gainwell and D’Andre Swift are the more likely choices for snaps over Boston Scott and Rashaad Penny.
• WR A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith had outstanding preseasons and are poised to continue as one of the league’s top duos.
• TE Dallas Goedert was the most hyped player by Eagles beat writers all summer.

Pittsburgh Steelers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Kenny Pickett led the team to touchdowns on each of his five preseason drives and looks ready to make a leap in his second season.
• RB Jaylen Warren is one of the top handcuffs to target for fantasy and could eat into the touches of Najee Harris.
• Top WRs Diontae Johnson and George Pickens have been getting more opportunities deep down the field and are consistently making plays.
• Slot WR Allen Robinson ran a route on all but one of Pickett’s preseason dropbacks.

San Francisco 49ers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Trey Lance was traded to Dallas. It's Brock Purdy with Sam Darnold at a solid QB2.
• RB Christian McCaffrey is fresh for the regular season due to practice plans.
• GM John Lynch expects DE Nick Bosa to be signed before week 1.
• WR Ronnie Bell has been a playmaker almost every day.
• TE George Kittle is back healthy and ready for the regular season.

Seattle Seahawks | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Geno Smith enjoyed a successful preseason as the team’s established starter for the first time after having battled Drew Lock for the job a year ago.
• We're still no closer to knowing how RBs Ken Walker and Zach Charbonnet will split touches, given Walker’s absence from all three preseason games.
• WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba underwent wrist surgery that will keep him sidelined for approximately three to four weeks.
• WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett are locked in as the team’s principal playmakers again, particularly with Smith-Njigba on the mend.
• A three-way tight end committee likely limits any fantasy relevance for Noah Fant, Colby Parkinson, and Will Dissly.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Baker Mayfield was named the starting quarterback for Week 1.
• WR Mike Evans is dealing with a groin injury but expects to be ready for the season opener.
• SS Antoine Winfield Jr’s status for Week 1 is unsure.
• C Ryan Jensen was placed on the IR and will miss the 2023 season.
• WR Chris Godwin is in complete form and ready to roll.

Tennessee Titans | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Ryan Tannehill is the unquestioned No. 1 QB after a solid camp.
• RB Derrick Henry had moments, but a primarily quiet camp.
• WR DeAndre Hopkins looked great, hauling in 50-50 balls and looking like the go-to guy.
• WR Treylon Burks looked like a year-two breakout candidate before injury.
• RB Tyjae Spears was one of the best preseason performers in the NFL.

Washington Commanders | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Sam Howell finished on a high note and enters the season full of optimism, but the real test will be whether the Commanders’ offensive line can give him a clean pocket.
• RBs Brian Robinson and Antonio Gibson are both going to be on the field a lot, with the question being whether it’ll be in interchangeable roles or specific to given downs and distances.
• Rookie RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. has secured the No. 3 role.
• WR Terry McLaurin’s turf toe leaves him uncertain for Week 1.
• WR Jahan Dotson appears set for a breakout season, regardless of McLaurin’s health.
• TE Cole Turner should be the team’s starter, but Logan Thomas remains atop the depth chart for now.

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