NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Friday's games

Key Points:

• New York Jets running back Breece Hall signed a new contract and showed increased playing time with starters this preseason, suggesting a larger role and potential RB1 production if the offense improves.
• Miami Dolphins' wide receiver depth chart is led by Caleb Douglas and Malik Washington, who played 100% of snaps with starters, indicating a settled top receiving duo amid offseason changes.
• Atlanta Falcons’ Jahan Dotson secured the No. 2 wide receiver spot, playing every snap with starters during preseason drives, while rookie Jonah Coleman is already third in Denver’s running back rotation, ahead of some veterans.
• Denver Broncos’ wide receiver rotation shows Pat Bryant ahead of Troy Franklin, with Bryant expected to see significant playing time alongside Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle; tight end Evan Engram’s role may increase compared to last season.
• Washington Commanders’ running back Kaytron Allen handled early-down work over Jerome Ford, while wide receiver competition narrows behind starters Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs, with Luke McCaffrey and Treylon Burks gaining early advantages.