Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from Sunday's action in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.

Which top-five pick flashed in the final tune-up for the regular season? Who were the standouts at wide receiver? Chad Reuter grades one notable rookie performance from each game in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL preseason.

Who will lead all rookies in receiving yards this season? How will the highly touted running back class perform in Year 1? Dan Parr reveals his projections for 28 of the NFL's top offensive newbies in 2025.

Could a fourth-round pick end up as the Raiders' WR2? Will a fifth-round running back spearhead the Cowboys' ground game? Michael Florio spotlights 17 rookies to take a flier on in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.

Which late-round picks could turn into league-winners in 2025? Michelle Magdziuk spotlights six sleepers to snare toward the end of your fantasy football draft, including three rookie wide receivers.

The Houston Texans revamped their wide receiver group this offseason, including drafting two rookies, Jayden Higgins and Jaylen Noel. 

The 2025 NFL fantasy football season is nearly upon us. Adam Rank is here to help you prepare for your drafts by revealing his wide receiver rankings and tiers. How high does Malik Nabers rise after a sizzling rookie year? Is Garrett Wilson set to thrive with a new Jets QB?

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins, coming off two consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, is suddenly the unquestioned leader at his position, and he's both excited and motivated to fast track his rookie teammates' development.

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The Saints are not expected to have clarity on Derek Carr's shoulder injury and what the future holds prior to tonight's first round, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday. 

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud locates wide receiver Jayden Higgins for a 12-yard touchdown strike to mark Higgins' second career score.

NFL Anchor Patrick Claybon, Fantasy Analyst Adam Rank and Analytics Expert Cynthia Frelund break down which players' fantasy football value is rising and which ones are trending downward.

Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins hauls in his first career touchdown on 24-yard pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins' first catch is a 27-yard pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completes a 23-yard pass to wide receiver Jayden Higgins against he Los Angeles Rams during Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Jayden Higgins talks with NFL Network's Bridget Condon and Marc Ross about his assimilation into Texans' offense.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud says rookie wide receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel have "came in with a great mindset" during training camp.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche names some notable additions to the Houston Texans' roster ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

Former Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels announces Texans' selection of Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 34 overall pick (via a trade with the New York Giants).

Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins joins "The Insiders" to discuss his pre-draft visits ahead of 2025 NFL Draft.

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins runs the 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.