NFL Preseason Week 3 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Thursday's games

Key Points:

• Roman Wilson is favored over rookie Germie Bernard for the Pittsburgh Steelers' third wide receiver spot entering Week 1, as Wilson sat out while Bernard played in the latest preseason game. Both could see significant playing time early due to injuries to starters D.K. Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.
• Buffalo Bills' fourth-round rookie Skyler Bell made his preseason debut after missing two games with a hamstring injury, playing extensively in both slot and outside receiver roles, indicating the team’s willingness to use him in multiple formations.
• The Las Vegas Raiders' running back Mike Washington Jr. is poised to start Week 1 following Ashton Jeanty's ankle injury, with Washington receiving the majority of snaps during the preseason game and serving as the primary backup.
• San Francisco 49ers' Kaelon Black currently leads the competition for the backup running back role behind Christian McCaffrey, having played all snaps in the recent preseason game, while Jordan James has yet to regain full participation due to injury.
• Los Angeles Chargers tight end Charlie Kolar appears to be the team's top tight end, playing every snap with the starters and out-snapping David Njoku, suggesting he could be a key fantasy contributor given the Chargers' offensive scheme.