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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 20 MIN

Which Preseason Shakeups Are Reshaping Backfields, Depth Charts & Your Fantasy Draft Board?

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Preseason is delivering real fantasy‑relevant movement, and Bloom & Cecil break down the biggest storylines you need to stay ahead of your league. Rookie RB Jonah Coleman is standing out for the Broncos — physical, explosive, and confident. But can he actually work his way into a backfield that already features JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey. We dig into usage, roles, and whether Coleman can carve out meaningful touches or if fantasy GMs should temper expectations. In Houston, Jayden Higgins goes down with an ACL injury, leaving a major void in CJ Stroud's passing game. So who steps up. Bloom & Cecil break down the ripple effects — target redistribution, depth chart shakeups, and which Texans pass‑catchers suddenly become fantasy sleepers. And in New York, Najee Harris signs with the Giants. How much of a threat is he for playing time. Is this a committee, a depth move, or a legitimate challenge to the current starter. We sort out the fantasy impact and how it should adjust your draft strategy.   watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/GOxfMYQSbBE  🔥 In this episode: Jonah Coleman's preseason surge — and his path to real snaps Jayden Higgins' ACL injury — who steps up for CJ Stroud Najee Harris to the Giants — threat level for playing time Depth chart movement that matters for fantasy GMs Drop your fantasy take — which preseason storyline is moving your draft board the most, and who's your favorite rising sleeper. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for the audio version of the show!     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wf5ZBF...     Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🏆 Become a Footballguys ELITE Subscriber: https://www.footballguys.com/plans 👾 Join the Footballguys Discord Server:   / discord   📩 Stay Up-to-date with the latest NFL News: https://join.footballguys.com/emailup... the audible, footballguys, fantasy football, football, nfl, nfl draft, waiver wire, sleepers, start or sit, cecil lammey, sigmund bloom, 

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