QUARTERBACK Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers With wide receiver uncertainty still brewing in Green Bay, Love continues to keep his head down and perform this offseason. Last week Love underwent a small procedure for his thumb, but joint practice this week indicated that the injury won’t be a problem for him moving forward. Love has many options for targets, but will need someone to breakout further as a go to man for him to help him get to the next level. Love is currently being drafted in the QB2 range, but could finish top 12 if things go right for him. Justin Fields, New York Jets When asked about completing short passes in practice, Fields stated “We’re fine taking 8 yard completions every play”. It has been a tough camp for Fields so far, having multiple rough days mixed in with some good ones. He is a special talent, so there is still hope the Jets have the franchise QB they have needed for some time now. Drake Maye, New England Patriots The coaching staff in New England is very excited for this season on offense building around franchise QB Drake Maye. They have done their due diligence in identifying what Maye does well, and building around his best traits. They want him to be more judicious of taking hits outside the pocket as keeping him healthy is a priority for the team. Although there have been some highs and lows for Maye this camp, the sky is the limit for the talented second year QB. Daniel Jones, Indianapolis Colts Jones has secured the starting QB position for the Colts, and appears to have a long leash with the job. Head coach Shane Steichen says Jones gives the team the best chance to win in 2025, as Anthony Richardson will sit and wait more for playing time that has already been spread thin in the early stages of his career. Jones starting doesn’t guarantee this offense is going to be better, but should lead to better fantasy stats for the pass catchers on the Colts as well as Jonathan Taylor. RUNNING BACK Kenneth Walker, Seattle Seahawks Walker has now practiced three straight days and seems to be back on track and healthy for the season. Walker will play an important role in the Seattle offense as long as he stays on the field. Walker should be viewed as an RB2 heading into the season. Zach Charbonnet would become an elite running back option if Walker were to miss any extended period of time. MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers Lloyd is beginning another season with and injury designation. It remains to be seen if Lloyd will start the season on IR, but this is another frustrating development for the young back. Josh Jacobs should absorb most of the touches in Green Bay with Chris Brooks and Emmanuel Wilson in the mix to earn touches behind Jacobs. Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings Jones has been a lead back in the NFL for over 5 years now, but that might change in the 2025 season. Based from interviews from head coach Kevin O’Connel and practice reps, it appears Jones will start the season in a 50/50 timeshare with Jordan Mason. This hurts Jones in a fantasy aspect, but makes a lot of sense for the Vikings to keep him fresh throughout the season. Jones should be drafted on the RB2/3 fringe, and will have upside if Mason were to get injured. WIDE RECEIVER Elic Ayomanor, Tennessee Titans There has been a visible effort throughout camp to get Ayomanor the ball as much as possible in both practice and games. His quarterbacks and coaches all have shown trust in him as he continues to develop. He is still a little raw as a prospect but is a great athlete and has two fantastic route-runners to learn from. As a productive college player, Ayomanor has shown the ability to stand out from his competition but fell during the draft process due to injury concerns. If he can continue to develop a chemistry with Cam Ward, the pair could become a valuable duo over the next few years. Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers McConkey had a very productive rookie season and now looks to build on it in his second year in the system and with his quarterback, Justin Herbert. The two had already developed a strong chemistry toward the end of last season, and now McConkey should be the standalone WR1 in the offense. He has shown an ability to succeed with high volume, which was a question for him coming out of college, and has shown how athletic he really is. He missed a little time with injuries earlier in the offseason but has impressed every day since being back. The Chargers may look to utilize him as more than just a slot receiver which was his primary role last season. Efton Chism III, New England Patriots The Patriots receiver room has a lot going on in it, but one of the most consistent names being brought up is Efton Chism out of Eastern Washington. He has made several big plays in camp, and his teammates appear to love him. He is not the greatest athlete in the world, but he has an understanding of how to get open and settle in a place to make the quarterback's life easier. He is the stereotypical slot receiver from a Josh McDaniels offense, which should help his case for getting on the field. He has mostly been running with the second team but has looked like a starter when playing with them. Devontez Walker,Baltimore Ravens Tez Walker has had a strong offseason and has made a case to be a more consistent contributor in the offense. Primarily known as a deep threat, he has shown an ability to succeed with more variety and consistency. There is room for improvement, and there is significant competition for starting roles, but Walker has made a lot of big plays in camp and has impressed the coaching staff. He is a great athlete and showcased some of his ability last season, but he could really make an impact if he can get on the field in more 11 personnel if he can showcase more of his talent and potentially force a shift from their consistent use of both tight ends. Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars Thomas has had an underwhelming camp so far, but when competing in joint practices he appears to find more success, just as he did when he was a rookie. He finished last season third in receiving yards, fourth in YAC, and tenth in touchdowns. He also had 822 unrealized air yards, sixth in the league, indicating there is still room for improvement, especially with a new offensive-minded head coach and significant talent to take some attention off of him. If he can showcase the ability he did as a rookie and in the team’s joint practices, he should be on track for another very successful season. TIGHT END Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears Last season, Detroit used 12 personnel with two tight ends at the third highest rate in the league. This is a good sign for the playing time of both Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet. Loveland, however, has the more impressive receiving skillset and should be utilized from different positions throughout the season. He has been consistent during camp both as a blocker and receiver and has shown the ability to succeed from multiple alignments. Loveland is a good athlete who understands how to get open and utilize his frame to keep defenders away from the ball. All of this should make him a consistent target for Caleb Williams as he settles into his second season. Gunnar Helm, Tennessee Titans Helm has worked his way up the depth chart and is now competing for the starting spot. He has made a strong case throughout the preseason making a lot of big plays in practice and in games and currently leads the team in receptions and receiving yards. He has a big frame and knows how to utilize it both as a blocker and a receiver. If he can continue to play like he has been recently, he should have an argument for earning consistent snaps, especially if the team tries to run more 12 personnel to try and help their young quarterback. Mason Taylor, New York Jets The Jets do not have a proven receiving option across from Garrett Wilson which opens the door for Mason Taylor to find a consistent role in the offense. Taylor has been a consistent presence during camp but will need to improve as a blocker to earn more snaps on early downs but he is progressing quickly and has a great chance to be the undisputed starter by week one. His understanding of how to get open and present a friendly target to the quarterback should lead to targets in an offense that will look to succeed on the short passing game and running the ball. Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars Strange has had a great preseason and has shown a connection with Trevor Lawrence with the duo making some big plays. Strange now has the primary tight end role after spending the past two years playing situationally. He now has the opportunity to show why the team spent a second round pick on his talent. He has made several big plays during camp and the coaching staff loves his effort and physicality as a blocker. If the offense can finally put the pieces together in Jacksonville, Strange has an opportunity to be a consistent target for Lawrence in the red zone and in situations that call for a reliable target over the middle.