NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Friday, September 25, 2026

Herbert is the second-highest-pressured quarterback from defenses with a 45.5% pressure rate through two games this season; he is ranked ninth in sacks with six, despite the high pressure rate. The Chargers' offense ranks 29th in scoring (14 points per game) and 22nd in total yards (228 yards per game), indicating significant struggles in the passing game and overall offensive production.

Geno Smith is the recommended QB streamer of the week for deep leagues, particularly for managers replacing injured starters like Jayden Daniels. Although ranked as QB20, he faces a Lions defense allowing a league-high 33.5 points per game to quarterbacks. Smith has performed well against the blitz this season, ranking 4th in passing yards, 5th in yards per attempt, and 10th in fantasy points per dropback against pressure.

Xavier Hutchinson is a recommended desperation lineup filler for deep 3-WR leagues, ranked as WR52 (five spots higher than consensus). He led all Texans in routes run and air yards (118) last week, finishing as the WR57 despite usage metrics (targets, aDOT) suggesting top-30 potential. He faces a Colts defense that allows the most fantasy points to slot receivers in the NFL.

Malik Washington is a recommended deep-league WR start (WR44), ranking six spots higher than consensus. Ron Stewart notes Washington leads all Miami wide receivers in targets and routes run, and expects him to be peppered with targets against a Chiefs defense that struggles against slot receivers. The source also took the 'higher' on his 2.5 receptions projection in fantasy pick'em.

Puka Nacua is listed as doubtful for the upcoming game, which Ron Stewart identifies as the primary catalyst for Terrence Ferguson's increased opportunity in the slot.

Ron Stewart ranks Terrence Ferguson as his TE14, six spots above consensus, recommending him as a top tight end streamer. Ferguson is rostered in only 25% of ESPN leagues and is considered a better play than other options like Arande Gadston and Harold Fannon. His value is tied to his role in the slot, where he excelled in week two, and the expected absence of Puka Nacua.

Ron Stewart mentions Jonathan Brooks as a player who has underperformed and is now on IR, serving as context for why a manager might need to start a player like RJ Harvey.

Ron Stewart notes that RJ Harvey is tied with Jahmyr Gibbs at 0.51 fantasy points per route run, highlighting Harvey's efficiency as a receiver.

Ron Stewart uses Dylan Samson as a statistical benchmark, noting that RJ Harvey ranks just behind him in fantasy points per route run.

Ron Stewart ranks Judkins as his RB22 for Week 3, three spots higher than consensus, citing a favorable matchup against a Panthers defense that has allowed the second-most rushing yards (833) to running backs over their last six games. Judkins is a 'between-the-tackles' runner who benefits from playing at home, where he averages 14.3 points per game compared to 9.8 on the road. Additionally, he saw a 17% target share last week and is expected to operate as a three-down back in a high-pace game environment. Stewart also took the 'higher' on his 59.5 rushing yards projection in a fantasy pick'em entry.

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Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was fined $13,611 this week for miming the consumption of a beverage; the fine was part of the NFL's crackdown on beer-related celebrations, with Bud Light—the league's official beer sponsor paying $250 million annually—leveraging the fines in promotional messaging.

49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was fined $14,926 this week for miming the consumption of a beverage; the fine was part of the NFL's crackdown on beer-related celebrations, with Bud Light—the league's official beer sponsor paying $250 million annually—leveraging the fines in promotional messaging.

Jonah Coleman was initially expected to be the only healthy running back in Denver, but the situation has completely flipped, suggesting a significant change in the backfield depth chart or availability.

Diggs has been a monster so far this year, but faces a really tough matchup against the Seattle Seahawks defense, which has given up the fewest amount of points to opposing wide receivers all season. The Washington Commanders project to score only 161.5 points this week, the worst offense in the league, which is why Diggs will be ranked below waiver-wire wide receivers like Adonai Mitchell and Denzel Boston for this week.

McLaurin faces a tough matchup against the Seattle Seahawks defense, which has given up the fewest amount of points to opposing wide receivers all season. The Washington Commanders project to score 161.5 points this week, making them the worst offense in the league, which is why McLaurin will be ranked below waiver-wire wide receivers like Adonai Mitchell and Denzel Boston for this week.

Kittle is working back from a torn Achilles; once he is 100% healthy, given the fact that his team has no other weapons, he could be an absolute monster in the offense.

Pollard has scored only 6 fantasy points per game so far this season; however, in this specific matchup setup, the Tennessee Titans may be able to win and run the ball in the second half, creating potential for increased production.

Corum is a premium handcuff; if an injury occurs to Kalen Corum, Blake Corum could win your league, indicating significant upside if the starter goes down.

Flex-worthy due to his role in the offense. Characterized as boom-bust similar to other players in this tier, but the role justifies flex consideration.

Has cemented himself as the wide receiver one in Arizona, surpassing Marvin Harrison in the depth chart.

Trending toward every-week starter status at 66 (ranking/ADP); young rookie breakout with NFL draft pedigree. Hesitation due to playing for the Cleveland Browns and concern the bottom may fall out from the organization. Characterized as a boom-bust name due to volatility in production.

Thumb injury to monitor but has the best matchup and setup possible vs. a very bad Detroit Lions defense. Omar Cooper absence and Kenyan Sadi's lack of production create a favorable opportunity; situationally strong despite player concerns.

Boom-bust flex classification. Prior week-two benching recommendation was a wrong call, but still viewed as a volatile option rather than a reliable starter.

Getting a ton of target volume but catch rate concern is limiting fantasy output. If he improves ball security, fantasy points will be much better than current production.

Startable given San Francisco injuries and the Niners projecting as a top-three offense in the league. Ranking skyrockets if Mike Evans misses the game, creating additional opportunity.

Trevon Henderson is the preferred New England running back option if forced to start one, but Flock Fantasy recommends waiting a couple more weeks for backfield clarity before fully committing to the lineup, as touch distribution between Henderson and Radadre remains uncertain.

Jameson Williams has been frustrating this season but is viewed as a talented player still capable of a big blowup week. Flock Fantasy expects a random 25-point game from him relatively soon and is starting him rather than trading him away despite the inconsistency.

With Nico Collins out, Schultz is positioned to be flooded with cheap target volume. Flock Fantasy describes him as "an absolute jam just like he was last week," noting that the offense will simply have to find ways to get the ball to somebody, and Schultz will be that primary target.

High-scoring game projection with 50-point over/under; consistent target volume through first two weeks; trade recommendation if paired with Trey McBride—sell Leaporta to team needing tight end to upgrade at wide receiver. Game projects to be very high-scoring with 50-point over/under; has been getting consistent target volume through first two weeks; speaker suggests if you're sitting with Trey McBride and Sam Leaporta, you should look to sell Leaporta to a team that needs a tight end.

Was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, missed practice Friday; team said this was the plan but speaker is uncertain about his role this week. Speaker has lowered expectations compared to a couple days ago; definitely have to plan on playing him if you have him.

Jeremiah Love is ranked in the F tier with an uptrend projection through the season. Flock Fantasy believes he can very easily be a league winner in the second half of the year. The strategy is to bench him and wait for the breakout rather than play him immediately, similar to other rookies like Carnell Tate.

Has been much better than other running backs so far this season, averaging 22.5 fantasy points per game; however, Chicago Bears project to be a worse offense than Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals this week. Caleb injury dropped Bears' win probability from 70% to 30%; still splitting carries with Kyle Manungai; speaker not super excited to jam in DeAndre.

Has been cleared and is good to go; will see a ridiculous amount of volume. Speaker does not think he is the most talented running back in the league but the volume projection is strong. Had considerable volume when healthy last week; speaker wants to see him expand his role as a receiver.

Averaging 8.5 fantasy points but underlying usage looks pretty good; expanding his role as a receiver, which is new for him; Dylan Samson is on IR, opening up more opportunity.

Averaging 8.5 fantasy points but underlying usage metrics look pretty good, suggesting upside potential despite the modest point total. Expanding his role as a receiver, which is new for him; Dylan Samson is on IR, opening up more opportunity.

Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday but got in practice Friday; sounds like he is probably going to play, though uncertain if he will be limited with shoulder injury. Missed a considerable amount of practice this week overall. Speaker would prefer Dalton Kincaid between the two but would still play DJ Moore given how good the Bills offense is; his practice absence could force the Bills to lean more heavily on Kincaid, potentially reducing Moore's target share.

Kincaid is the source's personal tight end and is expected to continue leading the Bills in targets. The Bills project as a top-three offense in points scored, supporting Kincaid's target leadership role. DJ Moore's practice absence this week could further increase Kincaid's target share.

The source has hesitation with Montgomery's ranking because Nico Collins is expected to not play (already ruled out). Without Collins, the Texans offense looked poor last week and will struggle to space the field, lowering expectations for the entire offense including Montgomery.

Etienne has cemented himself as the starting running back in Jacksonville with a nice workload, but he is not getting all third-down work. Laquon Allen is taking some of those cheap targets, limiting Etienne's receiving upside and overall fantasy ceiling.

Sims is in the Giants offense, which is favored against Tennessee at home—a rare occurrence without Daniel Jones. However, Sims is currently being used in a running back by committee, limiting his upside.

McConkey is a riser due to Chargers tight end injuries. He has been practicing in full all week, and the source expects increased usage close to the line of scrimmage over the middle of the field as the team compensates for tight end depth issues.

Nabers is fully off the injury report and cleared to play. The Giants project to score over 20 points, and the source would not be surprised if Nabers moves up to the tier with George Pickens within a week, though there is some hesitation due to situation uncertainty.

Despite facing the toughest matchup against the Rams, Waddle is a play recommendation. Week 2 usage was phenomenal, supporting a start despite the Broncos projecting slightly worse this week compared to last week. The source emphasizes that Waddle's strong usage trend outweighs the difficult matchup.

Chase is the focal point of the Bengals passing attack; concentrated targets make him a core play. Everything goes through Chase in this offense.

Higgins is a starting recommendation due to concentrated targets in the Bengals offense. The source emphasizes his role as a primary target alongside Ja'Marr Chase, noting that everything in Cincinnati's passing attack goes through both receivers. Despite Pittsburgh not allowing many points to opposing wide receivers this season, Higgins' super concentrated target share makes him a core play.

Coker was initially expected to miss the game with an ankle injury but is most likely going to play as of late Friday night. However, Kyler Murray assumes he may be limited in his availability, which will benefit teammate Tedo McMillan's volume.

Warren is in the B tier and will get guaranteed work. He is seeing every single touch in the backfield, played 80% of the snaps last week. While not a super explosive or talented running back, he will get the ball a lot in a good offense with a good game environment.

Wilson has safe target volume with Omar Cooper on IR and rookie tight end Kenyan Sadique doing nothing. He faces the Detroit Lions defense, which ranks 31st in opposing wide receiver points, creating an excellent matchup for volume-based production.

Hubbard is an automatic jam at this point, averaging 19 fantasy points per game with no Jonathan Brooks. The Panthers can easily win and run the ball in the second half against the Bears. He looks like one of the best picks in fantasy drafts given the guaranteed volume he will see every week.

Irving's usage has been incredible and he should be started despite a tough matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. His receiving volume will keep fantasy production afloat even in a difficult game environment.

Williams is seeing every single touch in the Jets backfield and played 80% of snaps in the past week. Despite not being an explosive or particularly talented runner, he's in a good offense with a good game environment and will get the ball frequently. Ranked in B-tier flex.

Watson is in the B tier and was 'an absolute jam' with how the Packers offense projected out. The source got those points in his lineup and is happy about it.

Achane has fallen from grace in the rankings, dropping from 12 overall at the beginning of summer to 19 overall. He faces a tough matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, who are massive 11-point favorites over Miami, meaning the Dolphins will likely be trailing and passing less.

McBride is in the B tier and is described as 'really a wide receiver one that you get at the tight end position.' In regular leagues he plays the tight end slot; in formats where tight end slots as flex, he's likely played. If you're sitting with both McBride and Sam Laporte, you should look to sell Laporte to a team that needs a tight end, implying McBride is the preferred tight end to keep.

London is in the B tier and is fully back with Michael Penn after playing last night.

Barkley is in the B tier and should be started with zero hesitation. He had a stinger injury last week but got into full practice on Friday and is cleared to play. The Eagles are massive favorites over the Bears and should be able to run the ball in the second half. Poly Market US fantasy player props give him a 51% implied probability of scoring 15 or more points in Week 3.

Robinson, the Falcons running back, was featured on Prime Video's Thursday Night Football broadcast following Atlanta's 35-14 victory over the Packers, indicating his prominence in the team's offense and media presence.

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Jayden Daniels (elbow) is unlikely to play in Week 4, per @​RapSheet.

The source identifies Jahmyr Gibbs as one of the best players in fantasy football, noting that he is a target for managers looking to upgrade their running back position, though acquiring him will likely require a significant overpay.

Despite concerns about his usage and potential for breaking down, the source views De'Von Achane as a high-end asset similar to Alvin Kamara. His elite pass-catching ability cements his long-term NFL future, and he remains a strong fantasy producer even in a struggling offense.

The source expresses skepticism about trading for Sam Darnold, noting he is older (29) and currently dealing with an injury, which makes him a risky asset to acquire in a trade involving a high-value player like Justin Herbert.

The source strongly advises against trading Justin Herbert right now, noting that he is a 'first-round type of guy' in superflex formats. Despite recent struggles, he is expected to have better fantasy games, especially in a matchup against the Bills where the Chargers will likely be forced to throw to keep pace.

The source suggests trading David Montgomery after this weekend if he has a 'smash week' against the Colts, as his value could peak. If a trade is currently available, the source advises taking it now, but otherwise waiting for a potential high-scoring performance to sell high.

The source notes that David Montgomery was essentially invisible in the second half of his recent game despite the Lions not being blown out. Furthermore, he has not been efficient, recording 20 carries for only 60 yards in his three-touchdown game, and the Lions' offensive line run-blocking remains a question mark.

Chase Brown is a high-priority target who averaged over 100 rushing yards per game against the Steelers last year; his 'RB1 season' remains a possibility.

It is a bad time to trade Travis Etienne due to his current low value, but if moving him, he should be packaged with another player to acquire a target like Chase Brown.

Devonta Smith is viewed as a top-five receiver for the week and a 'smash' play; trading him now is discouraged as his value will likely increase after this week.

George Kittle is the preferred start over Juwan Johnson in full PPR formats.

Kyler Murray is a priority add over Bo Nix and Matthew Stafford due to a favorable matchup against Tampa Bay and a high-upside Week 4 game against Miami.

Bo Nix is considered a safe quarterback play for the current week, though Kyler Murray is preferred for future matchups like the Week 4 game against Miami.

Hunter Henry is a safe floor play who led the Patriots in target share last week; he is a viable flex option given his high snap rate.

Quentin Johnston is recommended as a flex option despite his boom-or-bust nature, as the Chargers offense needs a spark and he remains a primary target.

Emmanuel Wilson saw significant red zone usage and remains a viable touchdown-vulture candidate even if MarShawn Lloyd is active.

Chris Brooks is a player to drop in favor of higher-upside options like Ty Chandler or Terrence Ferguson, as he lacks significant fantasy utility.

Blake Corum is considered a startable piece, but his fantasy value is strictly contingent on Kyren Williams missing time; he is not a top-10 running back in the current NFL landscape.

The source suggests trading for Blake Corum if you are desperate for running back depth, as he is a startable piece who would be a major asset if Kyren Williams were to miss time.

The source expresses concern about Cade Otton due to the Buccaneers' offense facing a high-blitz defense and the overall poor performance of Baker Mayfield. Otton's target share is not high enough to justify starting him over better options.

The source ranks Jalen Coker higher than Chris Godwin and others, noting he has been 'cooking' with Bryce Young and is a preferred start over Cade Otton in certain formats.

Despite the threat of Christian Gonzalez shadowing him, the source remains confident in Parker Washington. He is a good separator who is moved around the formation, which should help him avoid being completely shut down.

The source recommends adding Tank Bigsby as a high-end handcuff, noting that Saquon Barkley is an older running back who recently sustained an injury.

The source identifies Emmett Johnson as a 'FAB buster' and a high-end handcuff. If Kenneth Walker III misses time, Johnson would be an immediate smash start.

Ladd McConkey is considered a good play for the upcoming week if he is practicing in full, as the Bills have struggled against slot receivers.

The source advises dropping Quentin Johnston, labeling him a 'trojan horse' who will disappoint if started. He is not the primary wide receiver for the Chargers, and the offense is not flowing through him.

The source notes that Denzel Boston is a big-play option who is receiving targets, giving him a high ceiling and a decent floor in full PPR formats.

The source views Terence Ferguson as having significantly more long-term upside than Dalton Schultz, though both tight ends benefited from missing wide receivers in their respective offenses.

The source suggests trading Dalton Schultz at peak value because his recent production was boosted by missing wide receivers. There is concern that once Nico Collins returns, Schultz's role will fade into non-existence.

Rap: Jayden Daniels (left elbow) unlikely to return in Week 4.

Saquon Barkley was a full practice participant on Friday, indicating he is healthy and available for Week 3.

Caleb Williams recorded another DNP (did not practice) on Friday, indicating ongoing injury concerns heading into Week 3.

Nico Collins will not play Sunday, indicating he remains unavailable due to injury for Week 3.

Sam Darnold is returning to action Sunday, indicating he has cleared injury concerns and will be available for Week 3.

Mike Evans is listed as questionable for Week 3, indicating injury status uncertainty heading into the weekend.

Brock Bowers is listed as questionable for Week 3, indicating injury status uncertainty heading into the weekend.

Zay Flowers is listed as questionable for Week 3, indicating injury status uncertainty heading into the weekend.

Stinger injury upgraded to full practice participation Friday; told reporters he'll be fine for Monday's game against Bears, clearing the way for his continued lead-back role.

Ankle injury heading into MNF; status unclear for Week 3 game against Bears.

Hamstring injury; upgraded from DNP on Wednesday to LP on Thursday, trending toward availability for MNF game against Bears; running on separate field from other receivers as of Friday.

Foot injury heading into MNF; status unclear for Week 3 game against Bears.

Abdominal injury heading into MNF; status unclear for Week 3 game against Bears.

Groin injury (D designation) heading into Week 3; if unavailable alongside Colby Parkinson, would open increased route and target share opportunity for Terrance Ferguson.

Put up 6-54-1 on nine targets last week against Giants; if Colby Parkinson (hamstring) and/or Puka Nacua (groin) are out, Ferguson may retain increased playing time and route/target share; however, there's reason to doubt last week's production as Parkinson's hamstring may have been a factor in Ferguson's increased snaps, and Ferguson dropped two of three incomplete targets.

Hamstring injury heading into SNF; absence would boost route and target share projection for fellow Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson.

Projected for target share around 20 percent if Mike Evans is unavailable; snap and route shares could surge this week after 49ers' unusual early-season schedule due to Australia game.

Projected for target share around 20 percent if Mike Evans is unavailable; has nice matchup even if Evans plays, positioning him as a strong play regardless of Evans' status.

Injury status unclear for Week 3; if unavailable, San Francisco's WR depth is thin with only Deebo Samuel and George Kittle as startable fantasy options; Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins, and Brandin Cooks available as snap replacements but not fantasy-relevant.

Clear injury beneficiary if Brock Bowers is unavailable; positioned to see increased target and snap share opportunity.

Clear injury beneficiary if Zay Flowers is unavailable; positioned to see increased target and snap share opportunity.

Questionable status heading into Week 3; if unavailable, creates clear target/snap share opportunity for Michael Mayer as injury beneficiary.

Questionable status heading into Week 3; if unavailable, creates clear target/snap share opportunity for Rashod Bateman as injury beneficiary.

Can be projected as a potential beneficiary if Mike Evans (hip) cannot play for San Francisco, though the injury beneficiary situation is less clear due to San Francisco's other WR injuries.

Identified as the clear injury beneficiary if Brock Bowers (knee) cannot play for Las Vegas.

Identified as the clear injury beneficiary if Zay Flowers (hamstring) cannot play for Baltimore.

Listed as truly questionable with a hip injury in a late-afternoon game (4:05 ET); the source notes all three late-game questionable players (Evans, Zay Flowers, Brock Bowers) appear truly questionable and are good enough to start if active, even at less than full strength; injury beneficiary is less clear due to San Francisco's other WR injuries, though Deebo Samuel can be projected as a potential beneficiary.

Listed as truly questionable with a knee injury in a late-afternoon game (4:25 ET); the source notes all three late-game questionable players (Flowers, Bowers, Mike Evans) appear truly questionable and are good enough to start if active, even at less than full strength; Michael Mayer is identified as the clear injury beneficiary if Bowers cannot play.

Listed as truly questionable with a hamstring injury in a late-afternoon game (4:25 ET); the source notes all three late-game questionable players (Flowers, Brock Bowers, Mike Evans) appear truly questionable and are good enough to start if active, even at less than full strength; Rashod Bateman is identified as the clear injury beneficiary if Flowers cannot play.

Listed as truly questionable with a hamstring injury; status remains uncertain for fantasy purposes.

Listed as truly questionable with a foot injury; status remains uncertain for fantasy purposes.

Listed as truly questionable with a finger injury; status remains uncertain for fantasy purposes.

Listed as truly questionable with a foot injury; status remains uncertain for fantasy purposes.

Identified as one of the safest bets for targets in Buffalo's offense, particularly if DJ Moore and Keon Coleman are unavailable.

Identified as one of the safest bets for targets in Buffalo's offense, particularly if DJ Moore and Keon Coleman are unavailable.

Only a fringe fantasy option in normal circumstances, but if both DJ Moore and Keon Coleman sit out for Buffalo, Palmer would receive an every-down role; he has scored long-distance TDs in each of the past two weeks, suggesting upside if given volume.

Listed as truly questionable with an ankle injury; if both Keon Coleman and DJ Moore sit out for Buffalo, it would open an every-down role for Joshua Palmer, who has scored long-distance TDs in each of the past two weeks.

Listed as truly questionable with a shoulder injury; if both DJ Moore and Keon Coleman sit out for Buffalo, it would open an every-down role for Joshua Palmer, who has scored long-distance TDs in each of the past two weeks.

Listed as truly questionable with an ankle injury; if Spears cannot play, it would elevate Tony Pollard to a low-end RB2 in fantasy.

Cleared to play despite ankle injury; the source argues there is a low-end RB2 case for fantasy if teammate Tyjae Spears cannot play, though Pollard's production has been poor so far this season.

Listed as truly questionable with a knee injury; Dave Canales indicated Legette will likely be a game-day decision, creating uncertainty for fantasy lineup planning.

Listed as questionable with an ankle injury; Dave Canales confirmed Coker is expected to play on Sunday.

Listed as questionable with a shoulder injury but limited practice participation this week; the source confirms he is expected to play on Sunday, indicating low injury risk for fantasy purposes.

Potential game-time decision for Week 3; requires monitoring for Sunday inactives.

Questionable for Week 3; listed as a potential game-time decision requiring monitoring for Sunday inactives.

Questionable for Week 3; listed as a potential game-time decision requiring monitoring for Sunday inactives.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3; impacts TE depth and fantasy decisions.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with a quad injury; impacts WR depth and fantasy decisions.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with a hamstring injury; impacts WR/RS depth and fantasy decisions.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with a high ankle injury; impacts WR depth and fantasy decisions.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with an ankle injury; impacts WR depth and fantasy decisions.

On IR for Week 3 with a heel injury; unavailable for fantasy lineups.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with a hand injury; impacts WR depth and fantasy decisions.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with an ankle injury; impacts WR depth and fantasy decisions.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with a hamstring injury; impacts WR depth and fantasy decisions.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with a hip injury; part of San Francisco's WR injury hotspot that impacts fantasy decisions.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with a foot injury; impacts backfield depth and fantasy decisions.

On IR for Week 3 with a core muscle injury; unavailable for fantasy lineups.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with an ankle injury; impacts backfield depth and fantasy decisions.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with a toe injury; part of Dallas Cowboys backfield injury hotspot that impacts fantasy decisions.

On IR for Week 3 with a knee injury; unavailable for fantasy lineups.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with an elbow injury; impacts Washington's QB situation and fantasy decisions.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with a head injury; part of Chicago's QB room injury hotspot that impacts fantasy decisions.

Out/Doubtful for Week 3 with a hamstring injury; part of Chicago's QB room injury hotspot that impacts fantasy decisions.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with an ankle injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a back injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a shoulder injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a thumb injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a knee injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with an ankle injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a chest injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a hip injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a hamstring injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a toe injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a knee injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a hamstring injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game due to personal reasons; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a stinger injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a head injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Cleared to play this week after missing the previous game with a glute injury; available for Week 3 fantasy lineups.

Shough has been the Saints' starting quarterback for 11 games dating back to last season and has been one of the best duos with Chris Olave over the past two weeks at taking deep shots to stress opposing secondaries. The source notes the Saints' passing attack is stronger than anything the Raiders' secondary has faced so far.

Olave has been one of the best duos with Saints QB Tyler Shough over the past two weeks at taking deep shots to stress opposing secondaries; he splits time fairly evenly between outside receiver and slot, forcing every Raiders defensive back to stay on high alert. The source identifies containing Olave as defensive coordinator Rob Leonard's biggest key for the game.

Olave has 76 receptions, 962 yards, and 6 touchdowns over 11 games with Saints QB Tyler Shough dating back to last season. Over the past two weeks, Olave and Shough have been one of, if not the best, duos at taking deep shots to stress opposing secondaries. Olave splits time fairly evenly between left/right outside receiver and slot, forcing every Raiders defensive back to stay on high alert. The source frames the matchup as a key test for Las Vegas' secondary, which ranks 11th in passing yards allowed (368 in two games) but hasn't faced a passing attack as strong as New Orleans' yet.

Love faces a real risk of career derailment due to the Packers' catastrophic offensive line protection; the team's pass protection is winning on just 16% of dropbacks (worst in the NFL), creating a David Carr/Tim Couch-like scenario where elite quarterback talent is wasted behind a dysfunctional line.

Described as less irreplaceable than Nick Bola; the source notes there is no player—not even Purdy—as irreplaceable as Bola in the 49ers' system.

Adkins is rebounding after missing nearly half of 2025 due to injury and has emerged as an underrated contributor since signing with Denver as an undrafted free agent in 2024. Early in 2026, he's flashing as a reliable receiving option and run-game blocker, positioning him as a potential league-winner in deeper formats given his multi-position value.

Sean Payton praised third-year tight end Nate Adkins as a versatile contributor who excels in multiple roles. Adkins is a key blocker in Denver's rushing attack, serves as a safety outlet for QB Bo Nix, and has special teams value. In the Jaguars comeback win, he caught 3 of 3 targets for 32 yards and a TD. Payton highlighted his blocking in space and special teams abilities, describing him as a multi-faceted asset once assignments are clear.

Engram failed to deliver as the 'joker' player the Broncos envisioned when they signed him as a free agent in 2025. Last season he caught 50 passes for 461 yards and just 1 touchdown—some of the lowest production totals of his NFL career—before showing early improvement in 2026.

Sean Payton expressed satisfaction with Engram's early-season performance in his second year with Denver, noting he's had a catch in each of the first two games, is blocking well, and provides value in protections. Engram has caught 5 of 6 targets for 60 yards and 1 TD through two games, with four receptions moving the chains for first downs. His improved blocking work in the offseason has earned him increased field time, jumping from 42% snap share in 2025 to 57% in 2026.

Adkins is rebounding from missing nearly half of 2025 due to injury and has emerged as a key contributor in Denver's offense. Third on the depth chart behind Engram and Trautman, Adkins has been a versatile blocker to kickstart Denver's rushing attack and serves as a safety outlet for Bo Nix. In Week 2 against Jacksonville, he posted 3 receptions on 3 targets for 32 yards and 1 TD. Sean Payton highlighted Adkins' value as a 'Swiss Army Knife' type player, praising his blocking in space and special teams abilities: 'He does a lot of things well. He can play in the kicking game; he blocks well...once you describe the assignment, he's really good blocking in space.'

Engram is off to a strong start in his second season with Denver after disappointing 2025 (50 catches, 461 yards, 1 TD). Through two games in 2026, he has caught 5 of 6 targets for 60 yards and 1 TD, with four receptions moving the chains for first downs. Sean Payton praised his performance, noting he's 'doing well' and 'shown especially in regard to protections and certain things, he gives you that threat.' Engram's snap share has jumped 15 percentage points to 57% of Denver's offensive plays, driven by improved blocking work in the offseason and training camp.

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Mahomes fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 25, and is not on the injury report for Week 3 despite a knee injury; he will be available for his third straight game with 556 passing yards and five touchdowns through two games, warranting No. 1 quarterback status in all leagues this week.

Lock filled in for injured Sam Darnold in Week 2 against Arizona and impressed with his performance. Darnold praised Lock's play, saying 'the way that Drew came in and how well he played and really just protected the football, I was really happy to see that.' Lock's strong performance in relief suggests he is a capable backup option for the Seahawks.

Darnold suffered a glute and hip injury five snaps into Week 1 against New England but will return to start Week 3 against Washington after being a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday. The source describes the injury as a 'very unique, soft-tissue injury' to his hip; ESPN initially reported he could miss at least four weeks, but Darnold received 'good news' from doctors after a CT scan revealed the anatomy was favorable. Offensive coordinator Brian Fleury said Darnold looked 'great' in his return to the field.

Josh Downs has seen increased target share in the Colts offense as a beneficiary of Keenan Allen's reduced role.

Ian Hartitz targets DK Metcalf under 52.5 receiving yards against Cincinnati. Metcalf faces multiple headwinds: the Steelers offense is poor with Aaron Rodgers looking "beyond wash," Metcalf has ball security issues, and he draws a tough shadow matchup against Bengals cornerback DJ Turner (who held receivers to 49 and 50 yards in prior shadow spots and ranks in the top four in completion percentage allowed). Cincinnati's elite havoc rate (second in NFL) creates additional pressure concerns. Beyond the shadow matchup, Metcalf must catch the ball to accumulate yards, and Pittsburgh vibes suggest he has catching issues with memes circulating about his unwillingness to catch the football.

Ian Hartitz targets Travis Kelce under 4.5 receptions against Miami. Despite Kelce's strong recent play, Hartitz does not believe the Chiefs will force-feed him and expects Kansas City to build a comfortable lead, leaving Kelce on the sidelines with his hat on in the fourth quarter. Kelce benefited from facing two man-heavy defenses in his first two games, but the Dolphins run more zone coverage, which should limit his opportunities.

Ian Hartitz targets Tyler Warren over 4.5 receptions. Warren is heavily schemed with RPOs and short screens, creating consistent target volume. Hartitz projects Warren to land around five catches and expresses confidence in the over despite uncertainty on yardage totals (five catches for 10 yards or five catches for 30 yards). The prop offers a nice value at over 4.5 receptions.

Ian Hartitz targets Oronde Gadsden over 35.5 receiving yards at -119 against Buffalo. With Cole Nojoku out, Gadsden is the second-best pass catcher available in Los Angeles and operates as a big slot receiver (not a traditional tight end) capable of hitting 40+ yards on one or two catches. The Bills defense has weakened in pass defense through two weeks, evidenced by Dalton Schultz posting 35 yards and Sam Leaport posting 52 yards against this group.

Darren Waller's role is going up, positioned as one of the good tight end options in a week with unusual depth at the position.

Hunter Henry gets a slight bump up in role and opportunity with Patriots rookie tight end Eli Reridon questionable.

Patriots rookie tight end Eli Reridon is officially questionable, which provides a slight bump up for Hunter Henry's role and opportunity.

Ranked ahead of Colston Loveland in Ian Hartitz's tight end rankings.

Ian Hartitz ranks Isaiah Likely just behind Sam Laaporta in his tight end tier, ahead of Colston Loveland.

Ranked in Ian Hartitz's tight end tier just behind Terrence Ferguson at tight end 10+.

Ranked in Ian Hartitz's tight end tier just behind Terrence Ferguson and ahead of Sam Laaporta and Isaiah Likely.

Mayer is positioned as the primary backup option behind Bowers if the questionable tight end is ruled out; listed as one of the best replacement options.

Johnson is a backup tight end option playing in the later window (4:25 slot) if Brock Bowers is ruled out; positioned as a potential replacement with receiving opportunity.

To a lesser extent than Josh Dallas, wheels up (increased opportunity) with multiple Colts receivers out; positioned to see some increased targets. However, Keenan Allen has been phased out from the Colts offense, reducing his target share and role in the passing game.

On injured reserve; unavailable for Week 3 and beyond.

Questionable for Week 3; did not practice Friday but it was planned, which is a positive sign. Kubiak said he's optimistic, but the team will not be working Bowers out pregame like they did last week, suggesting the decision will likely be made before kickoff rather than left to how Bowers feels an hour before game time.

With Puka Nacua out, Ferguson reached a 70% snap count last week and is positioned as a potential tight end one and wide receiver three in the Rams offense. Ian Hartitz projects him as tight end 10 and notes this could be his breakout game with all the chips on the table to take the next step forward; the Rams need to throw the ball to somebody.

Out for Week 3, creating opportunity for Terrence Ferguson to see increased snap count (70% last week) and expanded role as the Rams' tight end one and wide receiver three.

Officially questionable and limited all week for the Steelers in Week 3. Ian Hartitz notes he wouldn't go out of his way to play him anyway, though he could see a few more targets with DK Metcalf drawing the DJ Turner shadow treatment.

Drawing shadow coverage from DK Metcalf, which limits his availability and could redirect targets to other Steelers receivers like Michael Pittman Jr.

Actively dealing with a finger/hand injury heading into Week 3. Ian Hartitz recommends leaning towards sitting him in start/sit decisions due to the injury concern, noting that when a wide receiver is actively dealing with a finger/hand injury, it impacts his ability to catch the football.

James Cook mentioned as a usage option for the Bills against the Chargers in Week 3.

Dawson Knox mentioned as a potential target beneficiary in the Chargers-Bills matchup, though with less emphasis than Dalton Kincaid.

Dalton Kincaid could see increased targets in the Chargers-Bills matchup, per Ian Hartitz's co-host Billy, as a potential beneficiary of the Chargers' offensive scheme against Buffalo.

Jaylen McMillan from the Buccaneers was not listed on the injury report but played last week without being actively involved in the offense. Ian Hartitz is concerned that with Ted Hurst getting good reviews and being their primary field-stretching receiver, McMillan may not see significant snaps and could lose targets to Hurst, similar to how Mark Butkus and Chris Godwin might lose snaps.

Jakobi Meyers cleared to play with no injury concerns heading into Week 3.

DeVonta Smith missed Thursday practice with a hamstring injury but practiced Friday. Ian Hartitz is not concerned given Smith's history of missing practices and playing anyway. Hartitz calls Smith a smash play against the banged-up and already bad Bears secondary in Week 3.

Xavier Legette is listed as questionable and a game-time decision with limited end-of-week practice. He is likely to miss Week 3, which would redirect targets to Jaylen Coker and other Panthers receivers.

Ian Hartitz has Jaylen Coker shares and likes what he's seeing from him. Coker is listed as questionable but expected to play a borderline wide receiver role in the suddenly pass-happy Panthers offense under Dave Canales. He didn't practice Thursday, which was concerning, but returned to practice Friday. Dave Canales confirmed Coker is expecting to play borderline wide receiver, positioning him to benefit from Xavier Legette's likely absence.

Jaylen Wright is listed as doubtful with a stinger and foot injury, limiting his availability for the Dolphins backfield in Week 3.

Chuba Hubbard is ranked RB12 by Ian Hartitz with Jonathan Brooks officially placed on IR for 6-8 weeks. Hubbard becomes the lead back for the Panthers facing the Browns in Week 3, with the Panthers offense showing early-season improvement under Dave Canales.

Jaylen Warren is officially listed as questionable but was limited all week, a positive sign. With Rico Dowdle ruled out, Warren will lead the Steelers running back group. The Steelers running back coach stated: "With Rico being the position he is now, Jaylen is going to go out. He's going to lead the group." Ian Hartitz moved Warren ahead of Bucky Irving to RB17. However, the entire Steelers offense has been performing poorly, which tempers confidence.

RJ Harvey is not listed on the injury report and is good to go, playing through a hamstring injury. He plays Sunday night against the Rams alongside JK Dobbins.

JK Dobbins is not listed on the injury report and is good to go, playing through a hamstring injury. Ian Hartitz ranks him RB30 for Week 3 against the Rams on Sunday night.

Jonah Coleman is actively ruled out with an ankle injury for the Broncos in Week 3.

Will Shipley has a foot injury and is not practicing for the Eagles in Week 3.

Ty Johnson, Bills running back, is not listed on the injury report and could be back in the picture for his season debut in Week 3. James Cook has only four catches in two games, suggesting limited receiving usage and potential opportunity for Johnson.

Tony Pollard's ankle injury is not listed on the final injury report for Week 3. Ian Hartitz ranks him RB29, but with Taj Spears questionable with an ankle injury, Pollard has a clearer backfield role. Tennessee has the week's second-best matchup for running backs based on yards before contact per carry analysis; only the Jets against the Lions have a better trenches setup. If Spears is ruled out, Pollard could move up to RB2 borderline.

Out with elbow injury as expected; Dan Quinn confirmed week-to-week status with latest return target around Week 8 (after their Week 7 bye). Marcus Mariota stepping in as interim starter.

Not listed on final injury report; ranked RB23 for Week 3 by Ian Hartitz behind DeAndre Swift but ahead of Bay Tutin.

Full practice participation to end the week; ranked RB19 for Week 3 by Ian Hartitz behind Kyra Williams, Bucky Irving, and Cam Akers but ahead of DeAndre Swift and David Montgomery. Positive matchup outlook against Buccaneers; Tampa Bay's front seven is banged up with Edge Ruben Bane out with groin injury and linebacker Josiah Troder out with shoulder issue, creating opportunity for Aaron Jones to overcome typical expectations against the Buccaneers defense.

Dealing with hamstring injury heading into Monday Night Football; Case Keenum expected to start in his place. Bears have Vegas implied team total of just 18.5 points, among the lowest in the league alongside Titans, Dolphins, and Commanders, creating an iffy fantasy situation.

Officially cleared from injury report and good to go for Week 3 matchup against the Commanders; returns as starting quarterback after Drew Lock filled in during his absence.

The Carolina Panthers run defense ranks: 32nd in Rushing Yards Allowed (448) 32nd in YPC (6.3) 32nd in Rushing TDs allowed (6) 32nd in 20+ yard rush attempts Next three matchups: Quinshon Judkins Jahmyr Gibbs Saquon Barkley

Buffalo has Tyrell Shavers on Injured Reserve but the team is rightfully high on him. His eventual return will factor into the Bills' wide receiver depth chart and their future plans at the position, potentially impacting the case for acquiring Marvin Harrison Jr.

The source indicates that Coleman (Amari Cooper) has responded well to the offensive changes on the Bills and is likely to play a key role in 2026 if health permits. Buffalo has invested in Coleman as a draft pick, making him a priority in the remade passing attack.

The source argues that if Harrison's current tape and mental state are indicative of his long-term future, he represents a reclamation project with significant downside risk. The lack of effort, drops, and mental disengagement suggest he may not perform when the Bills face adversity or when he's not the focal point—a cautionary parallel to Stefon Diggs' late tenure with Buffalo, where a checked-out player damaged the locker room. The source questions whether the Bills should invest in such a project, especially with a new head coach in his first year.

Harrison is already second fiddle to fellow Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson Jr. in Arizona's offense. Similar to how Buffalo's tight end Dalton Kincaid commands target share, Arizona's elite X-factor Trey McBride garners most of the quarterback's attention, leaving Harrison in a limited role. The source questions where Harrison would fit in the Bills' offensive equation if traded, given he's already struggling to get opportunities in Arizona.

Through two weeks of the 2026 season, Harrison has recorded 4 targets, 1 reception, 33 yards, and a drop—the worst start of his entire professional career. The source notes his lack of effort is fully on display on tape; he's jogging routes and giving half-hearted effort on every snap because he knows the ball isn't coming to him given the game plan and Arizona's offensive priorities. Houshmandzadeh acknowledges Harrison can catch the ball but is mentally checked out, not locked in, and not practicing or playing hard. The source characterizes this as a reflection on his character and a major red flag for any team considering a trade.

Jeremiah Love is the third option in the Cardinals offense, ahead of Harrison. Houshmandzadeh noted that Love is ahead of Harrison in the offensive pecking order, receiving more opportunity than the former top-five pick.

Michael Wilson is the second option in the Cardinals offense, ahead of Harrison. The Cardinals have paid Wilson, signaling his importance to the offense. Houshmandzadeh noted that Wilson is ahead of Harrison in the offensive pecking order.

Trey McBride is valued by Cardinals coach LaFleur and is one of the best underneath guys in the offense. Houshmandzadeh noted that LaFleur's comments about having McBride and limited plays per game (60-65) indicate that McBride is the top receiving option in the Cardinals offense, ahead of Harrison. McBride has been paid by the Cardinals, signaling his importance to the offense.

Dalton Kincaid is the Bills' tight end and would be part of the receiving corps paired with Harrison, DJ Moore, and Khalil Shakir to give Josh Allen a fantasy roster of starting pass catchers at his disposal.

Khalil Shakir is part of the Bills' receiving corps and would be paired with Harrison, DJ Moore, and Dalton Kincaid to give Josh Allen a fantasy roster of starting pass catchers at his disposal.

DJ Moore is part of the Bills' receiving corps and would be paired with Harrison, Khalil Shakir, and Dalton Kincaid to give Josh Allen a fantasy roster of starting pass catchers. Moore is currently questionable for Week 3 with an AC joint sprain, which is noted as a potential injury concern for Buffalo's wide receiver room.

Coleman has caught all seven of his targets for 64 yards, with four of those catches giving Buffalo's offense a first down. The source identifies Coleman as a potential trade piece in a Harrison deal; trading Coleman would open up a roster spot for Harrison and provide renewed opportunity for Coleman to contribute meaningfully on offense and earn the contract extension he desires. Coleman is currently questionable for Week 3 with an ankle injury and, like Harrison, is a young player on a rookie contract who will demand consideration for a contract extension in due time.

As Buffalo's fourth or fifth option at times, Palmer has made two catches on five targets for 77 yards, with both catches going for touchdowns. The source notes that if Palmer is traded to Arizona as part of a Harrison deal, the Bills would be looking for Coleman and Harrison to bring the best out of one another in a battle for playing time and contract extension consideration as early as the 2027 NFL season.

The source argues that trading for Harrison could be a low-risk move because his value has never been lower, and he remains a young player on a rookie contract with elite potential. If the Bills acquire him, pairing him with DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, and Dalton Kincaid would give Josh Allen a fantasy roster of starting pass catchers. The source notes that the Cardinals may want to do damage control before the November 10 trade deadline, and that acquiring Harrison also keeps him away from potential playoff rivals. Brandon Beane values draft picks, but almost no potential selection carries the cachet of a former top-five-selected player like Harrison.

The source notes that Harrison was the 2023 Fred Biletnikoff Award winner and was once considered the best receiver in all of football; his college production had people comparing him to current NFL greats and Hall of Famers. Houshmandzadeh acknowledged that Harrison can actually play and that a change of system could help him succeed, noting that when Harrison was at Ohio State, people thought he was the best receiver in football. The source suggests that if Harrison gets into a different system like Buffalo's, he could be fine, as his struggles are tied to Arizona's lack of valuation and quarterback situation rather than fundamental inability.

Emmanuel Acho assessed Harrison's tape as showing poor work ethic, poor attitude, inability to catch, inability to get open, and lack of effort. Houshmandzadeh countered that Harrison can actually play but is mentally checked out in Arizona, jogging routes at half-speed because he knows the ball isn't coming to him. Houshmandzadeh warned that if Harrison stays in Arizona, his career may be over, and that his lack of effort on tape—visible to all teams—is damaging his reputation regardless of his underlying talent.

Through two games in 2026, Harrison has been targeted just three times, making one reception for 33 yards, and has become an afterthought in the Cardinals' offensive plans. Houshmandzadeh argues that Cardinals coach LaFleur does not value Harrison as a football player, evidenced by comments about having Trey McBride and limited plays per game; Harrison is now the third or fourth option in the offense behind McBride, Michael Wilson, and Jeremiah Love. Houshmandzadeh suggests Harrison's lack of effort and half-speed routes stem from knowing he won't get the ball, and that his time in Arizona is done.

The source uses Diggs' late tenure with the Bills as a cautionary tale, noting that his mental disengagement and desire to leave ruined the locker room and made him a liability rather than an asset to the offense.

The source references Kincaid as an elite X-factor in Buffalo's offense, similar to McBride's role in Arizona, suggesting he's a primary target in the Bills' passing game.

The source describes McBride as an elite X-factor in Arizona's offense who garners most of the quarterback's attention, indicating he's the primary target in the Cardinals' passing game.

The source notes that Harrison is second fiddle to Michael Wilson Jr. in Arizona's offense, indicating Wilson is the primary receiving option for the Cardinals.

The source notes that Buffalo is rightfully high on Shavers, who is currently on Injured Reserve. The team's confidence in him suggests he's expected to play a meaningful role once healthy.

The source notes that Coleman has responded well to the changes in the Bills' offense and is likely to play a key role in 2026 if health permits. The Bills have invested in Coleman as a draft pick, suggesting confidence in his role.

The source notes that Buffalo is remaking its passing attack with Moore as the new WR1, suggesting he's the focal point of the Bills' receiving corps in 2026.

The source notes that Harrison was apparently supposed to connect with Houshmandzadeh over the summer for mentorship but it never materialized, which is a red flag for his commitment and willingness to seek help. This lack of effort to meet with someone who had already helped a teammate raises character concerns.

Houshmandzadeh suggests Harrison's struggles may be situational—a matter of zip code, head coach, offensive system, and quarterback play—rather than permanent talent decline. He notes that several players have had successful redemption arcs after flaming out with their first team, and that Harrison 'can actually play' based on what's on tape, though he's currently not locked in mentally.

The source questions whether Harrison's draft pedigree and family lineage (his father is Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr.) have masked fundamental issues. It notes that Harrison may have simply discovered NFL defenders are elite compared to college competition, but his lack of effort and half-hearted routes suggest character concerns that NFL executives have noticed.

Harrison is already second fiddle to Michael Wilson Jr. in Arizona's offense and faces competition for targets from elite tight end Trey McBride, who garners most of the quarterback's attention. In Buffalo, he would slot behind Jaylen Moore (WR1), with Coleman and Palmer also playing key roles, raising questions about where Harrison fits in the offensive equation.

The source warns that Harrison's mental disengagement poses a locker room risk similar to Stefon Diggs' late tenure with the Bills, where a checked-out player can ruin team chemistry. Harrison lacks Diggs' professional resume to lean on, and the Bills' new head coach in his first year may not want to inherit a reclamation project with character concerns.

The source characterizes Harrison's tape as damning evidence of lack of effort and mental disengagement. Houshmandzadeh observes that Harrison is jogging routes and not locked in, suggesting he knows the ball isn't coming to him and doesn't care, which reflects poorly on his character and mental state entering year three of his career.

Through two games in 2026, Harrison has recorded only 4 targets, 1 reception, 33 yards, and a drop, representing the worst start of his professional career. The source notes he's looked like a shell of the player who dominated at Ohio State, with drops among the most jarring alarms in his recent production.

Jeremiah Love is prioritized in the Cardinals' offensive pecking order ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.; Houshmandzadeh notes that Love is ahead of Harrison in the target hierarchy, making Harrison effectively the fourth option in the offense.

Michael Wilson is prioritized in the Cardinals' offensive pecking order ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.; the Cardinals have paid Wilson, making him a higher-priority target than Harrison in the offense.

Trey McBride is valued highly in the Cardinals' offense ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.; Houshmandzadeh notes that McBride, as one of the best underneath guys, is prioritized in the offensive game plan, with only 60-65 plays per game to distribute, making Harrison a lower-priority target.

The source envisions Khalil Shakir as part of an elite pass-catching group if the Bills acquire Marvin Harrison Jr., pairing him with DJ Moore and tight end Dalton Kincaid to give Josh Allen a fantasy roster of starting pass catchers at his disposal.

The source envisions Dalton Kincaid as part of an elite pass-catching group if the Bills acquire Marvin Harrison Jr., pairing him with DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir to give Josh Allen a fantasy roster of starting pass catchers at his disposal.

Keon Coleman is questionable to play in Week 3 with an ankle injury; the source notes this injury concern at wide receiver could make a trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. more enticing for the Bills.

DJ Moore is questionable to play in Week 3 with an AC joint sprain; the source notes this injury concern at wide receiver could make a trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. more enticing for the Bills.

Through two games in 2026, Palmer has made two catches on five targets for 77 yards, with both receptions going for touchdowns; as Buffalo's fourth or fifth option, he's outproducing Marvin Harrison Jr. in production and efficiency despite being a lower-priority target.

Through two games in 2026, Coleman has caught all seven of his targets for 64 yards, with four of those catches resulting in first downs; as Buffalo's fourth or fifth option at times, he's outproducing both Joshua Palmer and Marvin Harrison Jr. in terms of target efficiency and production.

The source reports that ESPN insider Dan Graziano noted league executives are wondering whether Arizona could explore trading the No. 4 overall pick before the November 10 trade deadline; Harrison's value has never been lower, and the Bills could potentially acquire him with a fifth-round pick and a player like Keon Coleman or Joshua Palmer, keeping him away from potential playoff rivals.

Despite current struggles, Harrison retains elite potential if placed in a different system; Houshmandzadeh believes he can actually play and that a change of scenery would help, noting that when Harrison was at Ohio State, people considered him the best receiver in football and some still believe he'd thrive in the right offensive system.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh argues that Harrison's poor performance stems from Cardinals offensive coordinator LaFleur not valuing him; with Trey McBride, Michael Wilson, and Jeremiah Love ahead of him in the pecking order, Harrison is receiving crumbs and has mentally checked out, jogging routes at half-speed and showing no effort because he knows the ball isn't coming to him, making his time in Arizona effectively over.

Through two games in 2026, Harrison has been targeted just three times for one reception and 33 yards in Arizona's offense, appearing as an afterthought in the Cardinals' offensive plans; the source notes he looks disinterested, lost, and incapable of making routine plays, and has not lived up to his draft status or pre-draft hype despite being a generational prospect.

Carolina ruled out linebackers Devin Lloyd and Claudin Cherelus, along with safety Nick Scott on Friday, which should benefit the run game for Judkins. The absence of these defenders creates a favorable matchup for the running back.

Carolina ruled out linebackers Devin Lloyd and Claudin Cherelus, along with safety Nick Scott on Friday, which should benefit Fannin in the pass game. Devin Lloyd is one of the better coverage linebackers in the NFL, so his absence for Fannin is key.

Waller has no game designation after practicing fully on Friday, so his early-week rest day isn't a concern. The source calls him an interesting punt TE for DFS, especially if Coker is out.

Coker returned to limited practice Friday and is questionable with an ankle injury. The source keeps him in the WR3 range if he's cleared for his usual role but recommends having another receiver available until that answer is confirmed.

Hubbard is a low-end RB1 against Cleveland with Jonathon Brooks on injured reserve and more work for Dave Canales to distribute. Hubbard already had the majority of the goal-line opportunities, and Brooks' absence could help him pick up more of the passing downs. His route participation fell to 40% last week, which suggests room for Canales to use him more. AJ Dillon may still take a few touches, but Hubbard will probably be a bellcow.

Kincaid was already a big part of the passing game before injury updates; Josh Allen targeted him 8 times last week for a 29% target share, and he's run at least 65% of the routes in both games. The source rates him as a top-five TE with more targets potentially coming his way if Moore and Coleman sit.

Coleman returned to limited practice Friday and is questionable with an ankle injury after missing Thursday. If Moore is out, Coleman would be an interesting WR3 or flex play; otherwise, he should remain on the bench.

Moore returned to limited practice Friday and is questionable with a shoulder injury after missing Thursday. The source rates him as a WR2 if he plays but recommends keeping another WR available until Buffalo confirms he's playing.

McConkey is a WR2 after practicing fully all week and finishing without a game designation; the rib injury isn't keeping him out. With missing TEs (Njoku and Kolar), more targets could be available for him. Quentin Johnston and Tre Harris were both sub-70% route-share players before McConkey exited in Week 1, so they should remain on the bench.

Route participation increased from 18% to 50% before Los Angeles lost David Njoku and Charlie Kolar to injured reserve, leaving several weeks for him to establish himself in the offense. However, Justin Herbert targeted the TE position 8 times last week and Gadsden received only 2 of those on 17 routes, suggesting the source recommends letting this situation play out before starting him.

The 49ers recently signed veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their roster as a safety blanket, providing depth amid injuries to Robinson, Kirk, Pearsall, and Stribling. Cooks' addition suggests the team is looking to stabilize the position while managing multiple injuries.

Future Hall of Famer Mike Evans has been dealing with a hip injury since Sunday, adding to the 49ers' wide receiver injury concerns.

Third-year wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is out for the entire season after undergoing knee surgery, representing a significant loss to the 49ers' receiving corps.

Veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk is currently out for the 49ers, contributing to the team's depleted wide receiver room early in the season.

Rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, a first-round pick out of Ole Miss, is on injured reserve after exiting the 49ers' Week 1 opener against the Rams with a deltoid ligament sprain. The injury has sidelined him for the early part of the season as San Francisco deals with significant depth chart losses at wide receiver.

Demarcus Robinson was officially ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona after suffering an ankle injury in the second quarter of last week's game against Miami. Robinson had shown promise in the 49ers' first two games, logging two receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown against the Rams and three catches for 34 yards against the Dolphins before the injury.

Kyle Shanahan expects Jordan Watkins to make an impact filling in at slot wide receiver for injured Demarcus Robinson this Sunday against Arizona. Shanahan praised Watkins' development, saying "he's gotten a lot better in a lot of facets" and that his absence from recent games was due to special teams considerations rather than receiver performance; Watkins would have played Week 1 if it were purely a receiver evaluation. Watkins impressed in preseason with 13 receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown, and Shanahan noted he's been actively fighting to move up the depth chart.

The source suggests Emmitt Johnson is a good streaming option for those desperate for points, as he could see significant work in the second half.

The source is not interested in Rasheed Rice, noting he has not stood out in the offense and lacks a clear path to being a fantasy WR1, recommending managers trade him while they can.

The source recommends Chris Bell as a speculative waiver wire add, noting he is integrating into the offense faster than anticipated following an injury.

The source believes Jake Ferguson takes a back seat to George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb, meaning he likely needs a touchdown to be fantasy-relevant.

Despite recent efficiency struggles and drops, the source strongly advocates keeping the faith with George Pickens, citing his high target share and unrealized air yards.