NFL Preseason Week 2 Takeaways + Biggest Winners & Losers (Ep. 2153)

August 26, 2026

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NFL Preseason Week 2: Trades, QB Drama, and Rising Stock

The second week of NFL preseason action closed with a flurry of movement and storylines that will shape fantasy drafts and season expectations. The biggest headline was a trade that had been speculated for weeks: wide receiver K'Sean Booty finally got his wish, moving from New England to Houston in exchange for Jalen Reed and a pick. The Texans made the deal after losing Jaden Higgins, and while Booty's exact role remains unclear—whether he'll be a true number two or part of a rotation—the fit makes sense. As Pat Fitzmaurice explained, Booty projects as a clear-out threat who can stretch defenses vertically, creating space underneath for Nico Collins and opening up the intermediate areas where Tank Dell and Jalen Noel do their best work. The move also provides insurance: Dell is coming off a major injury, Noel has struggled to stay healthy, and Collins has his own injury history. Scott Bogman called it a slight overpay but a smart move for Houston, while noting that the trade could actually boost D'Marrio Douglas in New England by clearing out the slot for him to operate.

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1 NFL Preseason Week 2 Takeaways + Biggest Winners & Losers (Ep. 2153)
2 (00:46) **Show Open & Preseason Week 2 Context** - Host Chris Welsh, Scott Bogman, and Pat Fitzmaurice set up the episode, debating whether Week 2 or Week 3 preseason action matters more for evaluating the upcoming season.
3 (05:00) **K'Sean Booty Traded to Texans** - The Patriots send wide receiver K'Sean Booty to Houston for Jalen Reed and a draft pick, addressing the Texans' need for outside receiver depth.
4 (08:42) **Pop Douglas Gets a Boost in New England** - The Booty trade clears the slot for DeMario Douglas, who now has a more defined role with Romeo Doubs and A.J. Brown as the primary outside threats.
5 (09:33) **Deshaun Watson's Tone-Deaf Press Conference** - Watson complains about being booed by Browns fans, calling it "disrespectful," on the same day Cleveland names him the starting quarterback despite widespread fan support for Jameis Winston.
6 (14:44) **Breece Hall on Track for Week 1** - Jets coach Aaron Glenn says Breece Hall is on schedule to play against the Titans in Week 1, but questions remain about his workload share.
7 (18:13) **What We Learned: Dante Myers' Inspiring Journey** - Fitzmaurice highlights the Bengals' undrafted receiver who went from zero-star recruit to DoorDash driver to CFL standout, now making plays in Cincinnati's preseason.

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Guests on this episode

Pat Fitzmaurice Scott Bogman

Show Notes

Chris Welsh, Scott Bogman, and Pat Fitzmaurice discuss the biggest storylines from Week 2, including Keyshawn Boutte's trade to the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson being named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, Breece Hall's potential Week 1 return, and what the Jets' backfield could look like.

The crew also dives into what they actually learned from preseason Week 2, including the remarkable underdog story of Bengals wide receiver Dante Myers, Jack Strand's surprising rise in Atlanta, the possibility that the Packers' special teams are finally becoming a strength, and why Tyrone Tracy's future with the Giants could be in serious jeopardy.

If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, dynasty league, best ball league, or simply trying to identify the NFL players poised to break out before Week 1, this episode is packed with preseason news and actionable takeaways.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Trending News and Headlines - Pats Trade Kayshon Boutte - 0:04:14

Deshawn Watson Headlines - 0:08:33

Breece Hall News - 0:14:02

LaDanian Tomlinson Signed Chargers Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:16:39

What We Learned From Preseason Week 2 - 0:17:33

Fitz: That Dohnte Meyers (WR - Bengals) is an underdog worth rooting for. - 0:17:52

Bogs: Jack Strand hype could be real - 0:23:00

Fitz: The Green Bay Packers’ special teams might not be a disaster for a change - 0:24:46

Both: Tyrone Tracy has no future with the Giants - 0:29:15

Stock Watch - Pat: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR - 0:33:34

Stock Watch - Bogs: Jaydon Blue, RB - 0:38:27

Stock Watch - Welsh: Mike Washington, RB - 0:42:03

Outro - 0:50:02

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