The NFL preseason is heating up, and so is the chaos. This week, we’re breaking down:

NFL News & Preseason Recap:

• Rams QB Matthew Stafford’s lingering back issue – could we be in for a season of Jimmy G in LA?
  

• Saints QB situation: Spencer Rattler may be the starter for now, but Tyler Shough made noise in preseason action (15/22, 165 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT).
  

• Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders looked… dare we say… good? (14/23, 138 yds, 2 TDs, plus 19 rushing) – but what does this mean for Deshaun Watson’s future?
  

• Lions vs. Falcons halted after a scary on-field collapse from Maurice Jones – players came together in an emotional moment.
  

• Cam Ward’s preseason debut & Calvin Ridley fantasy hype check.
  

• Colts QB Anthony Richardson injured (dislocated pinky) after taking a brutal hit – and why the O-line sitting out was a huge mistake.
  

• Oh, and yes… CeeDee Lamb got trucked by a ref.
  

Fantasy Football Talk: We don’t always dive deep into fantasy football on this show, but the season’s almost here, so we’re tackling:

• Draft strategy: late-round QB targets (Bo Nix, Goff, Kyler, Purdy, Dak, Herbert)
  

• Drake London top-5 WR hype – buy or sell?
  

• Kyle Pitts redemption arc?
  

• Brock Bowers going in the 1st – too rich or just right?
  

• Travis Etienne: bounce-back season or bust?
  

• Rookie WR Tetoria McMillan’s outlook with Bryce Young
  

• The overlooked 5th-6th round gems
  

• Rookie RB rankings & late-round sleepers
  

• Handcuffs worth stashing (and worth cutting)
  

• Offenses we love and ones we’re staying far, far away from
  

🎧 Listen now for a mix of NFL headlines, fantasy strategy, and the usual LeatherBrainz nonsense.

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Episode 14 of the FantasyBrainz 32 Team Series. Where we bring you the in-depth content on not only your favorite NFL team, but all 32 teams and how their fantasy football seasons will shake out in 2025. Stay tuned for weekly episodes and subscribe to make sure you catch your team's drop. 📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: 🐦 Twitter/X: @LeatherBrainz 📸 Instagram: @LeatherBrainz 📺 TikTok: @LeatherBrainz🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more.#nfl #panthers #sports #fantasyfootball #sport #fantasyfootballadvice #bryceyoung #football #footballtalk #nflseason #carolinapanthers #nfcsouth #bestball #redraft #keeppounding

Episode 13 of the FantasyBrainz 32 Team Series. Where we bring you the in-depth content on not only your favorite NFL team, but all 32 teams and how their fantasy football seasons will shake out in 2025. Stay tuned for weekly episodes and subscribe to make sure you catch your team's drop. Michael Penix Jr: 3837.05 yds, 26.6 TDsBijan Robinson: 1810 yds, 11.43 TDs, 44.16 Rec, Drake London: 1090.53 Yds, 8.4 TDs, 92 RecDarnell Mooney: 888.58 Yds, 5.6 TDs, 77.28 RecKyle Pitts: 646.24 Yds, 4.76 TDs, 62.56 Rec

Episode 12 of the FantasyBrainz 32 Team Series. Where we bring you the in-depth content on not only your favorite NFL team, but all 32 teams and how their fantasy football seasons will shake out in 2025. Stay tuned for weekly episodes and subscribe to make sure you catch your team's drop. Trevor Lawrence: 4080 yds, 31.4 TDsTravis Etienne: 750 yds, 9.5 TDs, 29 Rec, Bhayshul Tuten: 420 Yds, 3.3 TDs, 25 RecTank Bigsby: 813 Yds, 7.7 TDs, 7.42 RecBrian Thomas Jr.: 1195.38 Yds, 9.3 TDs, 92.75 RecTravis Hunter: 824 Yds, 6.2 TDs, 70.49 RecBrenton Strange: 577 Yds, 5.289TDs, 59.38 Rec

Episode 13 of the FantasyBrainz 32 Team Series. Where we bring you the in-depth content on not only your favorite NFL team, but all 32 teams and how their fantasy football seasons will shake out in 2025. Stay tuned for weekly episodes and subscribe to make sure you catch your team's drop. Michael Penix Jr: 3837.05 yds, 26.6 TDsBijan Robinson: 1810 yds, 11.43 TDs, 44.16 Rec, Drake London: 1090.53 Yds, 8.4 TDs, 92 RecDarnell Mooney: 888.58 Yds, 5.6 TDs, 77.28 RecKyle Pitts: 646.24 Yds, 4.76 TDs, 62.56 Rec

FOOTBALL. IS. BACK. The NFL preseason kicked off with the Chargers demolishing the Lions 34-7, and we are officially in full-blown gridiron mode. The boys recap the Hall of Fame Game, break down the biggest headlines around the league, and dive into the NFC East for this week’s division preview.

🔥 This Week’s Headlines:

• Trey Lance shines in the preseason opener: 13/20, 120 yds, 2 TDs
  

• James Cook holds out with a bold “Business.” quote
  

• Ben Johnson keeps roasting his own offense – good sign or red flag?
  

• Arthur Smith adapting in Pittsburgh… or bowing to Rodgers?
  

• Raiders drama: Was Christian Wilkins released for kissing a teammate?
  

• Micah Parsons requests a TRADE after Jerry Jones negotiates like it’s 1987
  

• Desmond Watson still too heavy to practice — we offer our best weight loss and weight gain strategies
  

• QB competition in Indy: Daniel Jones or Anthony Richardson?
  

• Travis Hunter listed as WR1 and CB2 in Jags depth chart 👀
  

📊 NFC EAST PREVIEW:

• Eagles, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants – who survives the hardest schedules in football?
  

• Can Dallas keep it together?
  

• Will Washington regress?
  

• Are the Giants cooked before Week 1?
  

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Episode 11 of the FantasyBrainz 32 Team Series. Where we bring you the in-depth content on not only your favorite NFL team, but all 32 teams and how their fantasy football seasons will shake out in 2025. Stay tuned for weekly episodes and subscribe to make sure you catch your team's drop.

CJ Stroud: 3835.84 yds, 32.67 TDs

Joe Mixon: 1220 yds, 9.5 TDs, 29 Rec,

Nick Chubb: 1045 Yds, 10 TDs, 91.75 Rec

Nico Collins: 912.33 Yds, 6.9 TDs, 71.53 Rec

Christian Kirk: 464 Yds, 3.63 TDs, 47 Rec

Jayden Higgins: 619.84 Yds, 5.61 TDs, 55.05 Rec

Dalton Schultz: 542.36 Yds, 5.28 TDs, 51.38 Rec

Episode 10 of the FantasyBrainz 32 Team Series. Where we bring you the in-depth content on not only your favorite NFL team, but all 32 teams and how their fantasy football seasons will shake out in 2025. Stay tuned for weekly episodes and subscribe to make sure you catch your team's drop.

Cam Ward: 3243.84 yds, 23.85 TDs

Tony Pollard: 1140.86 yds, 8.4 TDs, 9 Rec,

Tyjae Spears: 860 Yds, 7.52 TDs, 49.76 Rec

Calvin Ridley: 912.33 Yds, 6.9 TDs, 71.53 Rec

Tyler Lockett: 574.43 Yds, 4.6 TDs, 46.65 Rec

Elic Ayomanor: 506.85 Yds, 3.68 TDs, 40.43 Rec

Chig Okonkwo: 337.9 Yds, 1.84 TDs, 34.21 Rec

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… FOOTBALL IS HERE! The Hall of Fame Game kicks off this week with the Lions vs. Chargers, and we’re fired up. This week, the LeatherBrainz crew breaks down the latest NFL headlines and gives their full AFC East breakdown and predictions for the 2025 season.

🔥 In This Episode:

• Will Levis out for the season — what can we expect from Cam Ward?
  

• Rashee Rice gets jail time & probation, but still attending camp?
  

• Justin Fields carted off… but it’s just a toe, folks.
  

• Madden 26 drops its 99 Club – do we agree with the list?
  

• Justin Herbert is wearing vampire eyes in camp??!
  

• Over 15 NFL teams debuting new uniforms this month.
  

• AFC East Breakdown: Can Josh Allen repeat as MVP? Is this the Jets' year? Who's the biggest sleeper team?
  

📊 Vegas odds, hot takes, and bold predictions… this episode has it all.

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Episode 9 of the FantasyBrainz 32 Team Series. Where we bring you the in-depth content on not only your favorite NFL team, but all 32 teams and how their fantasy football seasons will shake out in 2025. Stay tuned for weekly episodes and subscribe to make sure you catch your team's drop. Daniel Jones: 1692 yds, 11.7 TDsAnthony Richardson: 1591 yds, 10.8 TDs, 35 Rec, Josh Downs: 748 Yds, 2.7 TDs, 74 RecMichael Pittman Jr.: 617 Yds, 3.7 TDs, 62 RecTyler Warren: 846 Yds, 3.9 TDs, 71 RecJonathan Taylor: 1490 Yds, 12.5 TDs, 21 Rec