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One player who has stood out in Cardinals preseason this year: Andy Isabella.

Related players: Marquise Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, Rondale Moore, A.J. Green, Antoine Wesley, Greg Dortch

It's not the first positive press for Isabella, who has had a very good camp despite being buried on the depth chart. The tweet went on to say the team feels he's had as good a camp as just about anyone. He's been the subject of trade rumors in the past but he's making himself tough to remove from the roster right now, the tweet added. Given the players in front of him, he'll likely have a tough time making any kind of fantasy impact on the Cards, but he's a player to keep an eye on if he's moved.

Falcons players I don’t see in early part of practice (perhaps they show up later):

WR Drake London
DL Marlon Davidson
TE John FitzPatrick
OL Jalen Mayfield
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (rest)

This is the 11th straight day London has missed, which is obviously important time as we get closer to the season. London is still 33rd on our WR rankings making him a lower-end WR3 option. It’s generally a good idea to be careful with rookie receivers, but London is shaping up to be an exception since his ADP is in the seventh round, as long as he can get healthy and ready to play. With Calvin Ridley suspended for the year, it’s going to be the Drake London/Kyle Pitts show in Atlanta. London should soak up 120-140 targets with ease. (Remember, Ridley saw 52 targets in five games last season.) The quarterback situation is unsettled, but Marcus Mariota should be able to hold down the fort while Desmond Ridder figures things out.

Per the article, "At this point, Kmet is the No. 2 pass-catching option in the Bears offense behind No. 1 receiver Darnell Mooney. Fields trusts him, but so does [offensive coordinator Luke] Getsy."

Related Players: Equanimeous St. Brown, Byron Pringle, Velus Jones

It's not as if the team has many other options, but regardless, finding a tight end with a legitimate target floor is difficult to find in fantasy. Cole Kmet was involved in the screen game during the Bears' second preseason game, an area of the field that he was not utilized in during the last coaching regime; his four targets on screens in 2021 ranked 25th amongst NFL tight ends.

Kyle Pitts has been nearly unguardable during the first weeks of training camp. Not only is the second-year TE a mismatch due to his freakish size, he can run right past opposing linebackers and defensive backs with ease.

While this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone, it's at least good to hear. As the story added, following an outstanding rookie season, Pitts appears ready to take his game to another level in Year 2. The Falcons lack experience at the wide receiver position so expect QB Marcus Mariota to target Pitts frequently this season, especially in the red zone. Pitts should be drafted as a top TE option and we rank him third on our list with an ADP of the late third in 12-team leagues.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore is set to see an expanded role for the team this season.

Moore flashed as a rookie but should see a more consistent role this season, especially with DeAndre Hopkins suspended for the first six games of the season. The second-year receiver is expected to see an expanded route tree and a larger weekly target share. Currently going off the board as the WR64 based on composite ADP, Moore could prove to be a major value. Expected to be utilized all over the formation and to attack opposing defenses at all levels *including out of the backfield), Moore is a popular pick to be the Cardinals' breakout player of 2022. Moore should see his ADP climb as we draw closer to the start of the regular season. Currently ranked as our WR73, Moore should boast upside flex value for the first few weeks of the season.

Justin Fields said time he spent working out with WR Darnell Mooney was big this offseason. "He pushes me to be better."

If their connection on the field is anywhere near what it's been off the field, it could be a really productive season for this combination, the tweet went on to say. We agree. Mooney moved into the Bears’ WR1 role last year en route to a 140-target, 81-catch, 1,055-yard, four-touchdown season. We think Mooney and TE Cole Kmet will very likely lead this team in targets and also think Mooney is a good value as the 30th receiver off the board.

Speaking to the media Tuesday, WR Darnell Mooney said that rookie wideout Velus Jones Jr. is standing out. "When he gets the ball, you're going to see, he can fly," said Mooney. "He's going to be a playmaker, for sure."

Jones is a 25-year old rookie and could already be showing his ceiling as a rookie. The good thing is he is being embraced on offense and is being praised for his speed by another fast receiver. Jones's fantasy floor is bottomless, but if he can grasp the offense immediately, there is plenty of space for upside in his game.

The San Francisco 49ers are signing TE Tyler Kroft to a one-year deal.

Related Players: George Kittle, Charlie Woerner, Ross Dwelley

Kroft will compete for snaps alongside/behind George Kittle, which means a reduced role for the veteran. Kittle's injury history does put Kroft in play as a waiver wire pick-up during the season, and Kroft has had the most success amongst the remaining tight ends with the 49ers.

The Atlanta Falcons have acquired WR Bryan Edwards and a 7th-round pick from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 5th-round pick.

Related Players: Drake London, Olamide Zaccheus

Edwards will have an immediate chance to compete for snaps in three-wide sets. The only problem is it's with the Falcons. Edwards was teammates with Falcons QB Marcus Mariota in Oakland/Vegas.

Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins was suspended six games for violating the NFL’s Performance Enhancing Drug policy.

Related Players: Rondale Moore, Marquise Brown, A.J. Green

The acquisition of Hollywood Brown makes a lot more sense, although adding him was a strong decision regardless. Look for Brown, Moore, and Green to lead the team in three-wide sets with Zach Ertz also seeing an increase in targets to open the season.