Who Should I Start? Jerry Jeudy or Jauan Jennings

Saturday, August 16, 12:34 PM

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and running back Jerome Ford are not expected to play in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Browns beat writer Kelsey Russo. In addition, the Browns are expected to hold out rookie RB Dylan Sampson. Jeudy's last chance to play in the preseason will come next Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams, as he also didn't play in the preseason opener last week. In regards to the RB situation, the Browns are being mindful not to thin out their RB room even more with rookie second-rounder Quinshon Judkins still unsigned as he deals with legal matters. Jeudy will be the unquestioned WR1 again in 2025, although his fantasy upside will remain limited with veteran quarterback Joe Flacco running the offense. Ford figures to have an elevated backfield role if Judkins is not ready for the start of the season.

Saturday, August 30, 6:55 PM

According to Grant Cohn of SI, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings may have already "played in his final game" with the team. The wideout is looking to be traded or receive an extension. However, none of that has happened. There's also a scenario where Jennings could sit out this season, meaning "he'll make lots of money to do nothing." If that happens, he would be healthy next offseason and potentially command north of $20 million per year. All of this is speculation on Cohn's part, but, so far, there doesn't appear to be a light at the end of the tunnel in this situation. Jennings is still battling the calf injury, so his status for Week 1 is up in the air. If he's not out there, Ricky Pearsall and George Kittle are the favorites to get more attention from Brock Purdy. Jennings finished last season by catching 77 passes for 975 yards and six touchdowns, all the highest marks of his career.