{
  "id": 1413886,
  "title": "Preseason Week 1 recap: Fantasy winners, losers and risers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/preseason-week-1-recap-fantasy-winners-losers-and-risers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/preseason-week-1-recap-fantasy-winners-losers-and-risers-040000583.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 1 of the preseason delivered a mix of results for fantasy managers. Matt Harmon, Josh Norris, and Hayden Winks break down the biggest takeaways from the action on the field, as well as the players whose performances should give managers added confidence and those who have raised red flags. Additionally, they identify preseason standouts whose stock is trending upward ahead of the draft season.\n\nIn the Cardinals vs. Raiders game, the Cardinals emerged victorious with a 27-14 score. Meanwhile, the Titans narrowly defeated the 49ers with a 19-13 final score. The Broncos handed the Falcons a tough loss with a 27-7 outcome. The Vikings and Giants also played out a narrow 13-10 victory for the Vikings.\n\nThe Panthers put up a fight against the Bills, resulting in a 15-29 defeat for Buffalo. The Packers narrowly edged out the Steelers with a 9-28 score. The Browns fell short against the Bears with a 10-34 loss. The Dolphins narrowly beat the Commanders in a 7-20 score.\n\nThe Eagles put up a struggle against the Ravens, ending with a 7-24 loss. The Lions narrowly defeated the Bengals with a 14-16 score. The Rams and Chiefs played out a 20-12 victory for the Rams. The Colts and Patriots also played out a 13-13 draw.\n\nIn terms of preseason standouts, these players have seen their stock rise ahead of the draft season.",
  "summary": "What did we actually learn from Week 1 of preseason? Matt Harmon, Josh Norris and Hayden Winks break down the biggest fantasy takeaways, highlighting the players whose performances should have managers feeling more confident and the ones raising red flags. Plus, they identify the preseason standouts whose stock is trending up ahead of draft season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cardinals defeated Raiders 27-14 in Week 1",
    "Titans narrowly beat 49ers 19-13",
    "Preseason standouts show rising stock"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Several players have boosted their prospects with strong preseason performances, giving fantasy managers added confidence and new considerations ahead of the draft season.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}