ESPN’s DiRocco: Parker Washington becoming Trevor Lawrence’s favorite target

Aug 16, 2026

ESPN’s Jaguars beat writer Michael DiRocco believes Parker Washington has been the favorite target for quarterback Trevor Lawrence thus far in training camp.

Fantasy Impact:

DiRocco notes Washington has consistently beaten the Jaguars’ top cornerbacks in 1-on-1 drills and believes he has established himself as the No. 1 wide receiver in Jacksonville. That sound you hear is the Parker Washington train beginning to take off. His value is continuing to grow and he may not be as much of a sleeper anymore as more and more people catch on to his potential. Washington had three 100-yard games in the last four weeks of the season, including the playoff loss to the Bills.

today

Marcus Mariota (sprained MCL) to miss remainder of preseason

Adam Schefter

1 hour ago

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota will miss the remainder of the preseason with a sprained MCL.

Fantasy Impact:

With Mariota out, it leaves 2024 undrafted free agent Sam Hartman and 2026 7th-round pick Athan Kaliakmanis behind starter Jayden Daniels. It’s the latest injury to the Commanders’ offense, following the loss of left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Washington could be in the market for a veteran backup for the time being, at least until Mariota returns, as they try to protect Daniels and keep him as healthy as possible.

yesterday

Jeremiyah Love (ankle) out at least for this week

Josh Weinfuss

yesterday · 12:12 PM EDT

Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love will miss at least this week, including Arizona’s upcoming preseason game against the Cowboys, with a sore ankle.

Fantasy Impact:

The Cardinals will reevaluate Love after a week. He suffered the injury during Thursday’s preseason game against the Raiders and he will miss next week’s game against the Cowboys. Love rushed 11 times for 58 yards before exiting the game. The Cardinals would be wise to be cautious with their No. 3 overall pick and a running back who is guaranteed $53 million, more than the three top running backs who just signed new deals in Jahmyr Gibbs ($51.5 million), Bijan Robinson ($51.5 million) and Jonathan Taylor ($39 million).

Aug 14

Cardinals have "no concern" over QB Carson Beck's rib injury

Pro Football Talk

Aug 14 · 2:13 PM EDT

While quarterback Carson Beck did not play in Thursday’s preseason game against the Raiders due to a rib injury, head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed the rookie should be OK going forward.

“Tough dude. No concern level really,” LaFleur said in his postgame press conference. “If this would have been flag football or seven-on-seven, we would have trotted him out there, and he could have thrown.

Related Players: Jacoby Brissett

Fantasy Impact:

Lol at the "flag football" comment, but this is a good sign for Dynasty and (super) deep Superflex managers. Beck remains behind Brissett and is unlikely to carry immediate redraft value, but the positive update allows him to continue developing without an extended interruption. His 15-of-19, 188-yard debut remains much more significant than this seemingly minor injury.