# Preseason Week 2 Breakouts That Change Fantasy 👀

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Podcast: [Wake & Take](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wake-take-6477381)
Published: 2025-08-19T19:30:00+00:00
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Wake & Take, Season 3, Episode 16: 🔥 NFL Preseason Week 2 is delivering fantasy football chaos! On today’s Wake & Take (8/19/25), we break down the BIGGEST breakout performances, risers, and late-round draft steals that could swing your fantasy leagues in 2025. From shocking trades to backfield shake-ups, here’s everything you need to know before your draft. Today’s Headlines: ⚡ John Metchie traded to the Eagles — dynasty stash or WR handcuff? ⚡ Brian Robinson Jr. being shopped — Jacory Croskey-Merritt season incoming? ⚡ Matthew Stafford back in pads — Puka safe? ⚡ Joe Flacco named Week 1 starter Preseason Week 2 Breakouts & Notes: 🐻 Caleb Williams shines in new Bears offense 🔥 Bill Croskey-Merritt exploding up draft boards 🚨 Trey'veon Henderson = Patriots RB to draft ✅ Ashton Jeanty panic over (duh!) ⚡ Chargers rookie WRs Tre Harris & Keandre Lambert-Smith flash 🏈 Emeka Egbuka looks ready NOW in Tampa Bay Don’t miss the Preseason Week 2 Breakouts that will change fantasy football in 2025 👀 📲 Follow me on X/Twitter: @JOwens_FF 📺 Subscribe to the PlayerProfiler NOW Channel for more quick-hit fantasy football news & analysis 👍 Smash LIKE if you’re drafting this week and want the edge! Support Wake & Take by purchasing the official Mug! https://www.zazzle.com/wake_take_fan_... – 🏎️ The fastest best ball app on the planet is HERE. Get a $50 deposit match with code JASON on FastDraft ➔ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fastdraft.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – 🕵️‍♂️ Find and evaluate dynasty trades with PlayerProfiler's Dynasty Deluxe ➔ https://www.playerprofiler.com/dynast... – 📡 Download the Dynasty Dominator app for just $5 on iPhone ➔ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dynasty... Android ➔ https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... – 🏅 Check out PlayerProfiler’s award-winning rankings ➔ www.playerprofiler.…

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