Johnson: Bears QB Caleb Williams 'really been locked in'

Aug 18, 2025

Ben Johnson on the best stretch he's seen from Caleb Williams in training camp: "He’s really been locked in. Any time you’re a young player, there’s usually a couple steps forward and one step back, and that’s really been the story of his training camp. He and I have been really open and honest about that as we’ve gone through. He’s had some really good practices and he’s had a couple where it’s like, that’s not good enough. I thought, really, the three days of practice we had this week and this game were the most he’s stacked up – good days in a row – right now. The challenge is going to be keep pushing in that direction."

Fantasy Impact:

Williams had a nice showing against the Bills in a blowout win Sunday night, throwing for 107 yards and a TD and completing 6-of-10 passes. There will likely continue to be up and down moments for Williams this season, but the comments from Johnson and Williams' performances should give owners hope for their young fantasy QB. We have Williams ranked 16th among our QBs, but he certainly has the coach, the talent, and weapons around him to exceed expectations if things fall into place. At least right now, Williams makes for a solid QB2 option.

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Commanders have been shopping RB Brian Robinson Jr

Jordan Schultz

4 hours ago

The Commanders have been shopping running back Brian Robinson Jr. to teams around the NFL.

Fantasy Impact:

Robinson is entering the final year of his contract and the Commanders have been enamored with 7th-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Chris Rodriguez is also still in the mix. Those two are combining to start making Robinson expendable. Robinson will likely fetch a late-round pick.

Eagles acquire WR John Metchie from Texans, who acquire TE Harrison Bryant

Adam Schefter

5 hours ago

The Eagles acquired WR John Metchie from the Texans in exchange for TE Harrison Bryant. The teams are also swapping day three picks in 2026.

Fantasy Impact:

The Texans were looking for a tight end after Brevin Jordan suffered a season-ending knee injury last week and Metchie was starting to become buried on the depth chart in Houston. For the Eagles, Metchie will compete with the likes of Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson and Ainias Smith for roles behind the top two of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

Malik Nabers dealing with minor back issues, should be good for Week 1

Jordan Raanan

today · 2:31 PM EDT

Giants WR Malik Nabers has been held out of practice for 11 days with a minor back issue, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan.

Fantasy Impact:

One source told Raanan the injury is characterized as “normal camp tightness.” The Giants are likely being very cautious with their star wide receiver and may end up sitting him the entire preseason. Nabers should be good to go for the season opener in three weeks against the Commanders. Nabers has also missed time in the spring with a toe injury. As long as he is healthy, Nabers is one of the top receiver options in fantasy, currently a top-ten overall player in consensus rankings.