NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Sunday, September 27, 2026

Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels entered Week 3 as QB2 behind Mayfield and saw his first NFL regular-season action, completing 0 of 3 passes with an interception on a Hail Mary attempt. If Mayfield cannot play in Week 4, Daniels is likely to start against Green Bay.

Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand in the fourth quarter of Tampa Bay's Week 3 loss to Minnesota; he completed 17 of 34 passes for 217 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT before exiting. The Buccaneers have not ruled him out for Week 4 against Green Bay, but his status is uncertain heading into the matchup.

Stick is Tampa Bay's practice squad quarterback, a 31-year-old former fifth-round pick who was with the Indianapolis Colts during training camp before joining the Buccaneers on August 31st. He represents the third-string option behind Mayfield and Daniels.

Daniels entered the game as QB2 after Mayfield's injury in Week 3 against Minnesota. The undrafted rookie completed 0 of 3 passes with an interception on a Hail Mary attempt in his first NFL regular-season action. If Mayfield cannot play in Week 4 against Green Bay, Daniels is likely to start.

Mayfield dislocated his thumb on his throwing hand in the fourth quarter of Tampa Bay's loss to Minnesota in Week 3. He completed 17 of 34 passes for 217 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception before the injury. The Buccaneers have not ruled him out for Week 4 against Green Bay, but his status is uncertain heading into the week.

Brock Purdy this season: 789 passing yards 10 total TD, 1 INT 72.3 completion % 1 sick TD run called back by holding He leads the league in passing touchdowns (9).

Kenneth Gainwell replaced Bucky Irving on the final drive of the game after Irving appeared to suffer an injury; the source describes Gainwell as an above-average receiving back.

Bucky Irving appeared to be injured on the sideline during the final drive and did not return to the game; his status is currently uncertain and needs to be monitored for Week 4. Kenneth Gainwell replaced him on the final drive, with the source noting Gainwell is an above-average receiving back.

Baker Mayfield suffered a thumb injury on a failed fourth-down play; the source believes this injury will lower the fantasy expectations for Tampa Bay receivers.

Travis Etienne has been ruled out with a hamstring injury; he was previously limited in practice, and the source expects him to miss a couple of weeks.

Devon Achane suffered a knee injury that the team described as 'not optimistic.' The source suggests this could be a season-ending injury, especially given the Dolphins' lack of incentive to rush him back, and identifies him as the only player among those injured today who potentially has a chance of missing the remainder of the season.

Justin Jefferson suffered an ankle injury that caused him to be ruled out of a close game; while he was able to walk to the locker room without a massive limp, the source expects him to miss a couple of weeks and notes it as a major blow to their fantasy team.

Mike Evans suffered a rib injury that prevented him from returning to the game. The source expresses concern about potential missed games, noting Evans' history of soft tissue and miscellaneous injuries.

Jaylen McMillan re-aggravated a knee injury and is expected to miss some time.

Braelon Allen is expected to take over as the primary back in New York following Breece Hall's injury, with the source describing it as the 'Braelon Allen show'.

Breece Hall suffered a thigh/quad injury and was ruled out immediately. The source notes the outlook is not optimistic and suggests he could potentially miss a few weeks.

Cody White caught the go-ahead touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins in the Raiders' 35-27 win over New Orleans, demonstrating receiving opportunity in the Raiders' passing attack.

Rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. scored his first career touchdown in the third quarter against New Orleans, cutting the Saints' lead to one score and contributing to the Raiders' 35-27 victory.

The source characterizes Bowers as 'as dynamic as pass-catching targets come in this game,' indicating elite receiving talent and a central role in the Raiders' passing attack.

Bowers had 10 catches on 13 targets for 116 yards and a touchdown in his first game of the season after missing the opener due to minor knee surgery; the source describes him as 'as dynamic as pass-catching targets come in this game,' highlighting his elite receiving role.

The source notes that Cousins 'plays with a toughness his younger self would be proud of,' suggesting a positive character assessment and leadership presence in the Raiders' 3-0 start under new head coach Klint Kubiak.

Cousins finished 22-of-38 passing for 248 yards in the Raiders' 35-27 win over New Orleans; he is the lone NFL signal-caller to start the first three games of the season with three touchdown passes in each one, demonstrating consistent early-season performance and efficiency.

The NFL is in absolute mayhem. - Raiders have matched their win total from last season - Chargers & Texans remain winless - Breece Hall, Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Coker, Travis Etienne ALL INJURED - Baltimore wins a game with 7 seconds - Super Bowl champs lose to Marcus Mariota - Deshaun Watson leads Cleveland to 2-0 - Trevor Lawrence is taking knees to give Tuten free TD’s - Kenyon Sadiq is a SUPERSTAR - Cam Ward might get benched soon - Entire AFC No...

The NFL is in absolute mayhem. - Raiders have matched their win total from last season - Chargers & Texans remain winless - Breece Hall, Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Coker, Travis Etienne ALL INJURED - Baltimore wins a game with 7 seconds - Super Bowl champs lose to Marcus Mariota - Deshaun Watson leads Cleveland to 2-0 - Trevor Lawrence is taking knees to give Tuten free TD’s - Kenyon Sadiq is a SUPERSTAR - Cam Ward might get benched soon - Entire AFC No...

The NFL is in absolute mayhem. - Raiders have matched their win total from last season - Chargers & Texans remain winless - Breece Hall, Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Coker, Travis Etienne ALL INJURED - Baltimore wins a game with 7 seconds - Super Bowl champs lose to Marcus Mariota - Deshaun Watson leads Cleveland to 2-0 - Trevor Lawrence is taking knees to give Tuten free TD’s - Kenyon Sadiq is a SUPERSTAR - Cam Ward might get benched soon - Entire AFC No...

The NFL is in absolute mayhem. - Raiders have matched their win total from last season - Chargers & Texans remain winless - Breece Hall, Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Coker, Travis Etienne ALL INJURED - Baltimore wins a game with 7 seconds - Super Bowl champs lose to Marcus Mariota - Deshaun Watson leads Cleveland to 2-0 - Trevor Lawrence is taking knees to give Tuten free TD’s - Kenyon Sadiq is a SUPERSTAR - Cam Ward might get benched soon - Entire AFC No...

The NFL is in absolute mayhem. - Raiders have matched their win total from last season - Chargers & Texans remain winless - Breece Hall, Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Coker, Travis Etienne ALL INJURED - Baltimore wins a game with 7 seconds - Super Bowl champs lose to Marcus Mariota - Deshaun Watson leads Cleveland to 2-0 - Trevor Lawrence is taking knees to give Tuten free TD’s - Kenyon Sadiq is a SUPERSTAR - Cam Ward might get benched soon - Entire AFC No...

The NFL is in absolute mayhem. - Raiders have matched their win total from last season - Chargers & Texans remain winless - Breece Hall, Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Coker, Travis Etienne ALL INJURED - Baltimore wins a game with 7 seconds - Super Bowl champs lose to Marcus Mariota - Deshaun Watson leads Cleveland to 2-0 - Trevor Lawrence is taking knees to give Tuten free TD’s - Kenyon Sadiq is a SUPERSTAR - Cam Ward might get benched soon - Entire AFC No...

The NFL is in absolute mayhem. - Raiders have matched their win total from last season - Chargers & Texans remain winless - Breece Hall, Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Coker, Travis Etienne ALL INJURED - Baltimore wins a game with 7 seconds - Super Bowl champs lose to Marcus Mariota - Deshaun Watson leads Cleveland to 2-0 - Trevor Lawrence is taking knees to give Tuten free TD’s - Kenyon Sadiq is a SUPERSTAR - Cam Ward might get benched soon - Entire AFC No...

The NFL is in absolute mayhem. - Raiders have matched their win total from last season - Chargers & Texans remain winless - Breece Hall, Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Coker, Travis Etienne ALL INJURED - Baltimore wins a game with 7 seconds - Super Bowl champs lose to Marcus Mariota - Deshaun Watson leads Cleveland to 2-0 - Trevor Lawrence is taking knees to give Tuten free TD’s - Kenyon Sadiq is a SUPERSTAR - Cam Ward might get benched soon - Entire AFC No...

The NFL is in absolute mayhem. - Raiders have matched their win total from last season - Chargers & Texans remain winless - Breece Hall, Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Coker, Travis Etienne ALL INJURED - Baltimore wins a game with 7 seconds - Super Bowl champs lose to Marcus Mariota - Deshaun Watson leads Cleveland to 2-0 - Trevor Lawrence is taking knees to give Tuten free TD’s - Kenyon Sadiq is a SUPERSTAR - Cam Ward might get benched soon - Entire AFC No...

The NFL is in absolute mayhem. - Raiders have matched their win total from last season - Chargers & Texans remain winless - Breece Hall, Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Coker, Travis Etienne ALL INJURED - Baltimore wins a game with 7 seconds - Super Bowl champs lose to Marcus Mariota - Deshaun Watson leads Cleveland to 2-0 - Trevor Lawrence is taking knees to give Tuten free TD’s - Kenyon Sadiq is a SUPERSTAR - Cam Ward might get benched soon - Entire AFC No...

KC at MIA (Chiefs): RBs: Kenneth Walker III - 74.1% opp share, 69.2% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps, 62.5% of RB third down work K9 is a high-end RB1 (RB3 overall if we drafted today) Emmett Johnson - 22.2% opp share, 23.1% route share, 83.3% of 2-min RB snaps High value handcuff for EJ WRs/TEs: Xavier Worthy - 88.5% route share, 0.087 TPRR, 0.87 YPRR, 6.5 aDOT, 30.4% slot It’s over for Worthy - ample opportunities, good matchups, etc and continues to underwhelm Ras...

KC at MIA (Chiefs): RBs: Kenneth Walker III - 74.1% opp share, 69.2% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps, 62.5% of RB third down work K9 is a high-end RB1 (RB3 overall if we drafted today) Emmett Johnson - 22.2% opp share, 23.1% route share, 83.3% of 2-min RB snaps High value handcuff for EJ WRs/TEs: Xavier Worthy - 88.5% route share, 0.087 TPRR, 0.87 YPRR, 6.5 aDOT, 30.4% slot It’s over for Worthy - ample opportunities, good matchups, etc and continues to underwhelm Ras...

KC at MIA (Chiefs): RBs: Kenneth Walker III - 74.1% opp share, 69.2% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps, 62.5% of RB third down work K9 is a high-end RB1 (RB3 overall if we drafted today) Emmett Johnson - 22.2% opp share, 23.1% route share, 83.3% of 2-min RB snaps High value handcuff for EJ WRs/TEs: Xavier Worthy - 88.5% route share, 0.087 TPRR, 0.87 YPRR, 6.5 aDOT, 30.4% slot It’s over for Worthy - ample opportunities, good matchups, etc and continues to underwhelm Ras...

KC at MIA (Chiefs): RBs: Kenneth Walker III - 74.1% opp share, 69.2% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps, 62.5% of RB third down work K9 is a high-end RB1 (RB3 overall if we drafted today) Emmett Johnson - 22.2% opp share, 23.1% route share, 83.3% of 2-min RB snaps High value handcuff for EJ WRs/TEs: Xavier Worthy - 88.5% route share, 0.087 TPRR, 0.87 YPRR, 6.5 aDOT, 30.4% slot It’s over for Worthy - ample opportunities, good matchups, etc and continues to underwhelm Ras...

KC at MIA (Chiefs): RBs: Kenneth Walker III - 74.1% opp share, 69.2% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps, 62.5% of RB third down work K9 is a high-end RB1 (RB3 overall if we drafted today) Emmett Johnson - 22.2% opp share, 23.1% route share, 83.3% of 2-min RB snaps High value handcuff for EJ WRs/TEs: Xavier Worthy - 88.5% route share, 0.087 TPRR, 0.87 YPRR, 6.5 aDOT, 30.4% slot It’s over for Worthy - ample opportunities, good matchups, etc and continues to underwhelm Ras...

KC at MIA (Chiefs): RBs: Kenneth Walker III - 74.1% opp share, 69.2% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps, 62.5% of RB third down work K9 is a high-end RB1 (RB3 overall if we drafted today) Emmett Johnson - 22.2% opp share, 23.1% route share, 83.3% of 2-min RB snaps High value handcuff for EJ WRs/TEs: Xavier Worthy - 88.5% route share, 0.087 TPRR, 0.87 YPRR, 6.5 aDOT, 30.4% slot It’s over for Worthy - ample opportunities, good matchups, etc and continues to underwhelm Ras...

KC at MIA (Chiefs): RBs: Kenneth Walker III - 74.1% opp share, 69.2% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps, 62.5% of RB third down work K9 is a high-end RB1 (RB3 overall if we drafted today) Emmett Johnson - 22.2% opp share, 23.1% route share, 83.3% of 2-min RB snaps High value handcuff for EJ WRs/TEs: Xavier Worthy - 88.5% route share, 0.087 TPRR, 0.87 YPRR, 6.5 aDOT, 30.4% slot It’s over for Worthy - ample opportunities, good matchups, etc and continues to underwhelm Ras...

Chris Olave last six games: 2025: 6-85-1 (9 targets) 10-148-2 (16) 8-119-1 (11) 2026: 10-182-0 (13) 8-86-1 (10) 9-107-0 (13)

Flowers caught a 27-yard pass from Lamar Jackson with 7 seconds remaining in the game, allowing Jackson to call timeout with 1 second left and setting up the Ravens' game-winning 56-yard field goal.

Schoonmaker committed a false start penalty late in the game when the Cowboys were driving for a potential game-tying field goal, making the situation more difficult for Dallas near the goal line.

Hibner caught a touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson in the fourth quarter that gave the Ravens a 31-28 lead with 1:30 remaining in the game.

Moore caught a touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson in the third quarter, extending the Ravens' lead to 24-13 after Baltimore started the drive at their own 49-yard line.

Lamb was targeted by Prescott in the third quarter to help narrow the deficit, and he was involved in a big play with Prescott in the fourth quarter that opened things up for the Cowboys' comeback attempt.

Ferguson scored a touchdown in the third quarter when Prescott found him in the endzone; however, he was involved in a controversial play where a shovel pass resulted in a fumble that was reviewed and awarded to the Ravens, though the broadcast believed Ferguson never had possession.

Jackson led the Ravens' offense throughout the game, finding Chris Moore for a touchdown in the third quarter to extend Baltimore's lead to 24-13; he scored a touchdown pass to Matthew Hibner in the fourth quarter to give the Ravens a 31-28 lead, and on the final play found Zay Flowers for a 27-yard gain with 1 second remaining to set up the game-winning field goal.

Henry scored two touchdowns for the Ravens in the first half, including one after a 49-yard pass interference penalty in the second quarter; he was denied on a fourth-down attempt early in the game and failed to convert on two critical 4th and Goal situations near the Cowboys' goal line in the fourth quarter.

Turpin was a big reason the Cowboys moved the ball early in the first quarter thanks to serious effort; he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter after the Cowboys traveled 96 yards in just 7 plays to tie the game at 28-28.

Prescott was sacked on 3rd and Goal in the first quarter, stalling an early scoring drive; later he found Jake Ferguson for a touchdown in the third quarter and connected with CeeDee Lamb on a big play in the fourth quarter to keep the Cowboys competitive.

Williams was moving effectively on the ground early in the game, establishing the Cowboys' rushing attack with relative ease; he scored a touchdown in the first quarter to give Dallas a 10-0 lead, but later fumbled on fourth and short in the second quarter, contributing to offensive struggles.

Schoonmaker committed a false start penalty on the Cowboys' final drive when they were near the goal line, making the situation more difficult and forcing Dallas to settle for a field goal instead of potentially scoring a touchdown.

Flowers caught a 27-yard pass from Lamar Jackson with 7 seconds remaining in the game, allowing Jackson to call timeout with 1 second left and setting up the game-winning field goal for Baltimore.

Hibner caught a touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson in the fourth quarter to give Baltimore a 31-28 lead with 1:30 remaining, a crucial score that put pressure on Dallas to respond.

Moore caught a touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson in the third quarter to give Baltimore a 24-13 lead, extending the Ravens' advantage at a critical juncture in the game.

Jackson orchestrated Baltimore's offense effectively, throwing touchdown passes to Derrick Henry, Chris Moore, and Matthew Hibner. On the final play with 7 seconds remaining, he found Zay Flowers for a 27-yard gain and called timeout with 1 second left, setting up the game-winning field goal.

Lamb caught a touchdown pass from Prescott in the fourth quarter to make it 24-21, and earlier had a big play with Prescott that opened things up during the critical fourth-quarter drive, demonstrating his importance in high-leverage situations.

Ferguson caught a touchdown pass from Prescott in the fourth quarter to help Dallas stay competitive. However, he was involved in a critical fumble on a shovel pass in the third quarter that was reviewed and awarded to Baltimore, stalling a promising Cowboys drive.

Henry scored two touchdowns for Baltimore, including one on a goal-line carry in the first quarter and another in the second quarter. However, he was denied on two critical 4th and Goal attempts near the goal line in the fourth quarter, including one that was reviewed and overturned.

Turpin was instrumental in the Cowboys' opening drive with serious effort plays that helped move the ball into scoring position. He later scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 96-yard drive in just 7 plays, demonstrating his value in high-leverage situations.

Prescott was sacked on 3rd and Goal on the opening drive, stalling an early scoring opportunity. He later threw touchdown passes to Jake Ferguson and CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter to keep Dallas competitive, including a big play with Lamb that made it 24-21.

Williams was moving effectively on the ground early, nearly scoring on the opening drive before Prescott was sacked on 3rd and Goal; he finished the job shortly after to give Dallas a 10-0 lead. However, he fumbled on fourth down in the second quarter, contributing to a critical turnover that shifted momentum.

Finished 24-of-36 for 235 passing yards and one touchdown; took four sacks, lost two fumbles, and threw an interception caught by Reid Blankenship near the goal line; led the Colts to victory despite a -3 turnover margin, becoming the first Colts team this century to win under those circumstances; converted a fourth-down keeper by running around the edge and powering through cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.

Finished with six catches for 63 yards and a touchdown; was added to the Colts to become the chain mover to keep possessions alive and address a key flaw of sustaining drives coming into the season; passed Andre Johnson for 12th on the all-time receptions list.

Stepped up as a reliable target while Alec Pierce is placed on injured reserve; caught a 20-yard pass from Daniel Jones in the final drive to march the Colts into striking distance; worked in sync with Jones during two-minute drill sessions throughout training camp.

Stroud was held to just 40 passing yards in the first half by the Colts' dominant defense, which sacked him multiple times and forced five three-and-outs throughout the game.

Marks powered into the end zone to give the Texans a 17-16 lead with 1:48 remaining, but the Colts answered with a final drive capped by Shrader's game-winning field goal.

Pierce was placed on injured reserve, opening the door for Laquon Treadwell to step up as a key target in the Colts' final drive and two-minute situations.

Jones finished 24-of-36 for 235 passing yards and one touchdown but his afternoon was not clean by any standard; he took four sacks, lost two fumbles, and threw an interception caught by Reid Blankenship near the goal line, yet the Colts won despite losing the turnover margin (-3).

Allen finished with six catches for 63 yards and a touchdown, passing Andre Johnson for 12th on the all-time receptions list; he was added to the Colts to become the chain mover to keep possessions alive, addressing one of the biggest flaws coming into the season—sustaining drives.

Treadwell stepped up as a key target in the final drive with a 20-yard reception from Daniel Jones, filling in while Alec Pierce is on injured reserve; the duo worked together in sync during two-minute drill sessions throughout training camp.

The source credits Bo Nix with the ability to find ways to win in seemingly impossible scenarios, positioning him as a capable counterpoint to the Rams' Matthew Stafford advantage despite Denver's underdog status.

The source identifies Matthew Stafford as a potential edge for the Rams in their Week 3 matchup against Denver, suggesting his presence as a starting quarterback gives Los Angeles an advantage over the Broncos.

Rams QB identified as a key competitive advantage in Week 3 matchup against Denver; source states 'The Rams have Matthew Stafford which could give them an edge,' highlighting his role as a differentiator in this pivotal early-season game.

Broncos QB with demonstrated ability to win in difficult situations; source notes Bo Nix 'finds ways to win in seemingly impossible scenarios,' positioning him as a clutch performer capable of delivering in high-pressure matchups.

Kendrick Bourne meeting up with his old teammates 🤝

Moore scored a touchdown that extended the Ravens' lead to 24-13 during the first half.

Prescott was terrific, throwing for 276 yards on 25-of-40 passing in the Cowboys' loss. Despite moving the ball well most of the game, Dallas fell short 34-31 to the Ravens.

Jackson threw for 186 yards and two scores while running for 50 yards in the Ravens' 34-31 victory. He orchestrated the game-winning drive, hitting Zay Flowers for 27 yards and calling timeout with one second remaining to set up the field goal.

Hibner caught a touchdown pass with 1:28 remaining in the fourth quarter, marking his first NFL touchdown reception. The score gave the Ravens a lead before Dallas tied the game with a field goal.

Flowers caught a crucial 27-yard pass from Lamar Jackson on the game-winning drive with seven seconds remaining, setting up Tyler Loop's 56-yard field goal as time expired.

Henry found the end zone twice in the first half as the Ravens scored on three straight drives to close out the first half for a 17-13 lead. He was stopped on fourth-and-goal later in the game when the Cowboys made a defensive stand.

George Pickens was WIDE OPEN for the game-winning TD but Dak airmailed the pass 🙃

Kyler Murray returned from injury in Week 3, though the source characterizes his return as a mixed bag, suggesting his performance or impact may not have been as positive as hoped.

Baker Mayfield delivered a dicey performance in Tampa Bay's Week 3 loss to Minnesota, contributing to the Buccaneers' offensive struggles in a game the Vikings dominated.

Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson suffered an injury during Minnesota's Week 3 game against Tampa Bay, creating uncertainty around his availability and fantasy impact going forward.

QB Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb, per HC Todd Bowles. He'll undergo an MRI.

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Juwan Johnson fumbles the game away 😭

Bowles: Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb; will undergo MRI.

Nate Wiggins called for DPI on this play against CeeDee Lamb

Brock Purdy has closed the gap on Josh Allen in MVP odds through Week 3 1. Josh Allen +265 2. Brock Purdy +450 3. Lamar Jackson +600 4. Patrick Mahomes +750

Brock Purdy has closed the gap on Josh Allen in MVP odds through Week 3 1. Josh Allen +265 2. Brock Purdy +450 3. Lamar Jackson +600 4. Patrick Mahomes +750

Brock Purdy has closed the gap on Josh Allen in MVP odds through Week 3 1. Josh Allen +265 2. Brock Purdy +450 3. Lamar Jackson +600 4. Patrick Mahomes +750

Oh no. That’s PI on CeeDee

Daniels, a rookie, entered the game in the final possession after Mayfield was injured. He fired the ball deep a couple of times but could not get the Buccaneers the touchdown they needed, and his final desperation heave was intercepted by Rodgers.

Godwin was targeted on what would have been an 85-yard touchdown pass from Mayfield in the third quarter, but the play was negated by a holding penalty on the Buccaneers.

Egbuka was targeted multiple times by Mayfield but had limited success; he was stopped short of the sticks on a third-down completion by Rodgers in the first quarter, and Mayfield missed a pair of attempts to him in the third quarter.

Gainwell had a nice return on the kickoff following the Vikings' opening field goal, setting up the Buccaneers at their own 40-yard line.

Irving had a couple of runs for the Buccaneers in their opening drive against Minnesota.

Mayfield led the Buccaneers' offense throughout the game, completing passes to multiple receivers including Otton and Hurst, though the Bucs' offense struggled at times with three-and-outs. He was later injured and replaced by rookie Jalon Daniels in the final possession.

Otton had multiple receptions for the Buccaneers, including a quick completion for a first down early in the game and a 37-yard catch-and-run that gave Tampa a goal-to-go situation in the first half.

Hurst, Tampa Bay's third-round pick in April's draft out of Georgia State, caught a 40-yard pass-and-run for his first career touchdown in Week 3 against Minnesota, helping the Buccaneers cut the Vikings' lead to 10-7.

Addison came alive in the second quarter after being quiet early; he caught a 30-yard completion on the first play of a Vikings drive, then hauled in a 41-yard touchdown pass from Murray just in front of the end zone for his first score of the year, giving the Vikings a 17-10 lead with four minutes left in the first half.

Jones had a run that helped the Vikings advance into Tampa Bay territory on their opening drive, contributing to the team's early field goal.

Murray's first full game as Vikings starting quarterback was inefficient: 15-of-29 completions for 168 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. His completion percentage was below 50% for much of the afternoon, and the source notes he looked unsure of himself throughout the game, though it expresses hope he can improve in coming weeks.

Price returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown, the Vikings' first punt return touchdown in nearly a decade (since Marcus Sherels in 2016). This special teams score was a key factor in the Vikings' 23-16 victory.

Jefferson suffered an ankle injury on the Vikings' first offensive possession in Week 3 against Tampa Bay; he was initially declared questionable to return but later ruled out for the remainder of the game. The source notes this is a situation to monitor for the upcoming week.

Rookie quarterback entered the game in the final possession after Baker Mayfield was injured; threw the ball deep a couple of times but could not generate the touchdown needed for a comeback, with his final desperation heave being intercepted by Isaiah Rodgers.

Targeted multiple times by Baker Mayfield but struggled to produce; was stopped short of the sticks on a third-down completion by Isaiah Rodgers and was missed on a pair of attempts later in the game.

Targeted on a deep pass from Baker Mayfield that would have been an 85-yard touchdown, but the play was negated by a holding penalty on the Buccaneers.

Carried the ball for the Buccaneers on their second possession, contributing to their offensive efforts early in the game.

Had a nice return on the kickoff following the Vikings' opening field goal, setting up the Buccaneers' first drive at their own 40-yard line.

Buccaneers quarterback struggled with accuracy and decision-making throughout the game; missed multiple attempts to Emeka Egbuka, was sacked by Kyle Van Noy, and threw an interception to Andrew Van Ginkel on a 4th-and-13 play late in the game. He was injured during the game and had to be replaced by rookie Jalon Daniels for the final possession.

Caught multiple passes for the Buccaneers, including a quick completion for a first down early in the game and a 37-yard catch-and-run that gave Tampa a goal-to-go situation in the second quarter.

Rookie third-round pick from Georgia State caught his first career touchdown pass, a 40-yard catch-and-run from Baker Mayfield that put the Buccaneers in the end zone and cut the Vikings' lead to 10-7.

Carried the ball on the Vikings' opening drive, helping move the team into Tampa Bay territory in the first two plays of the game.

Came alive in the second quarter after being relatively quiet early; caught a 30-yard completion and then hauled in a 41-yard touchdown pass from Murray, his first score of the season, to give the Vikings a 17-10 lead with four minutes left in the first half.

In his first full game as Vikings starting quarterback, completed 15-of-29 passes for 168 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. His completion percentage was below 50% for much of the afternoon, and the source notes he looked unsure of himself throughout the game, though it expresses hope he can improve in coming weeks.

Returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown, the Vikings' first punt return touchdown in nearly a decade (last one was Marcus Sherels in 2016). This special teams score gave Minnesota a 10-0 lead early in the game.

Suffered an ankle injury on the Vikings' first offensive play of the game against Tampa Bay; initially declared questionable to return, then ruled out for the remainder of the game. The source notes this is a situation to be monitored for the upcoming week.

CeeDee gets Dallas into FG range 🍿

Bucky Irving was featured as the Buccaneers' primary offensive weapon and described as the team's feature chess piece. He contributed both runs and catches to move the offense, though the Vikings' defense eventually caught on to the Bucky-only offensive approach and forced a punt.

Ted Hurst III scored the Buccaneers' first touchdown on a 40-yard catch-and-run play, described as the team's biggest play of the season in a volcanic offensive awakening. Baker Mayfield found him deep down the middle of the field for the score that cut Minnesota's lead to 10-7.

Baker Mayfield's performance was marked by multiple missed passes and poor decision-making in critical moments. The source notes that despite being a top-paid quarterback league-wide, his play resembled that of a backup or replacement-level starter, with a late-game interception in a frantic scramble with two minutes remaining that ended his day and sealed a 23-16 loss to Minnesota.

SEA at WAS (Commanders) RBs: Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 69% opp share, 48.6% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 35.7% of 2-min RB snaps Rachaad White - 31% opp share, 40% route share, 0 i10 att, 64.3% of 2-min RB snaps, 92.3% of RB third down work Seems like Week 2 was come back mode 2 min offense for White and that’s his role This was a super tough matchup inside - JCM will be usable in better matchups as a flex or bye week RB2 WRs/TEs: Terry McLaurin - 88.6% route share, 0.290 TPRR, 2.48 YPRR,...

SEA at WAS (Commanders) RBs: Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 69% opp share, 48.6% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 35.7% of 2-min RB snaps Rachaad White - 31% opp share, 40% route share, 0 i10 att, 64.3% of 2-min RB snaps, 92.3% of RB third down work Seems like Week 2 was come back mode 2 min offense for White and that’s his role This was a super tough matchup inside - JCM will be usable in better matchups as a flex or bye week RB2 WRs/TEs: Terry McLaurin - 88.6% route share, 0.290 TPRR, 2.48 YPRR,...

SEA at WAS (Commanders) RBs: Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 69% opp share, 48.6% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 35.7% of 2-min RB snaps Rachaad White - 31% opp share, 40% route share, 0 i10 att, 64.3% of 2-min RB snaps, 92.3% of RB third down work Seems like Week 2 was come back mode 2 min offense for White and that’s his role This was a super tough matchup inside - JCM will be usable in better matchups as a flex or bye week RB2 WRs/TEs: Terry McLaurin - 88.6% route share, 0.290 TPRR, 2.48 YPRR,...

SEA at WAS (Commanders) RBs: Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 69% opp share, 48.6% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 35.7% of 2-min RB snaps Rachaad White - 31% opp share, 40% route share, 0 i10 att, 64.3% of 2-min RB snaps, 92.3% of RB third down work Seems like Week 2 was come back mode 2 min offense for White and that’s his role This was a super tough matchup inside - JCM will be usable in better matchups as a flex or bye week RB2 WRs/TEs: Terry McLaurin - 88.6% route share, 0.290 TPRR, 2.48 YPRR,...

SEA at WAS (Commanders) RBs: Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 69% opp share, 48.6% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 35.7% of 2-min RB snaps Rachaad White - 31% opp share, 40% route share, 0 i10 att, 64.3% of 2-min RB snaps, 92.3% of RB third down work Seems like Week 2 was come back mode 2 min offense for White and that’s his role This was a super tough matchup inside - JCM will be usable in better matchups as a flex or bye week RB2 WRs/TEs: Terry McLaurin - 88.6% route share, 0.290 TPRR, 2.48 YPRR,...

SEA at WAS (Commanders) RBs: Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 69% opp share, 48.6% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 35.7% of 2-min RB snaps Rachaad White - 31% opp share, 40% route share, 0 i10 att, 64.3% of 2-min RB snaps, 92.3% of RB third down work Seems like Week 2 was come back mode 2 min offense for White and that’s his role This was a super tough matchup inside - JCM will be usable in better matchups as a flex or bye week RB2 WRs/TEs: Terry McLaurin - 88.6% route share, 0.290 TPRR, 2.48 YPRR,...

SEA at WAS (Commanders) RBs: Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 69% opp share, 48.6% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 35.7% of 2-min RB snaps Rachaad White - 31% opp share, 40% route share, 0 i10 att, 64.3% of 2-min RB snaps, 92.3% of RB third down work Seems like Week 2 was come back mode 2 min offense for White and that’s his role This was a super tough matchup inside - JCM will be usable in better matchups as a flex or bye week RB2 WRs/TEs: Terry McLaurin - 88.6% route share, 0.290 TPRR, 2.48 YPRR,...

SEA at WAS (Commanders) RBs: Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 69% opp share, 48.6% route share, 1 of 1 i10 rush att, 35.7% of 2-min RB snaps Rachaad White - 31% opp share, 40% route share, 0 i10 att, 64.3% of 2-min RB snaps, 92.3% of RB third down work Seems like Week 2 was come back mode 2 min offense for White and that’s his role This was a super tough matchup inside - JCM will be usable in better matchups as a flex or bye week RB2 WRs/TEs: Terry McLaurin - 88.6% route share, 0.290 TPRR, 2.48 YPRR,...

Fantasy value of Egbuka, Godwin, Otton, etc. is on life support. Questionable even if Baker is fine. If he’s out an extended period, Todd Bowles will take boomer ball to unprecedented levels with a passing challenged UDFA rookie QB.

Fantasy value of Egbuka, Godwin, Otton, etc. is on life support. Questionable even if Baker is fine. If he’s out an extended period, Todd Bowles will take boomer ball to unprecedented levels with a passing challenged UDFA rookie QB.

Fantasy value of Egbuka, Godwin, Otton, etc. is on life support. Questionable even if Baker is fine. If he’s out an extended period, Todd Bowles will take boomer ball to unprecedented levels with a passing challenged UDFA rookie QB.

Fantasy value of Egbuka, Godwin, Otton, etc. is on life support. Questionable even if Baker is fine. If he’s out an extended period, Todd Bowles will take boomer ball to unprecedented levels with a passing challenged UDFA rookie QB.

Who the hell is Matt Hibner?

Mike Evans' injury pattern in 2025 is a major red flag, not random bad luck. The source faded Evans all summer due to the correlation between age and injuries; he missed only eight games in his first 10 seasons but 12 games in the previous two seasons. In the 2025 preseason alone, he suffered a left quad strain (Aug. 2, missed nine days), ankle tweak, groin issue (Aug. 23, missed about 10 days), hip injury in Week 2 (left him limited in practice), and a rib injury in Week 3 that forced him to leave early. This pattern reflects what happens when a body has been through more than a decade of NFL wear. The source advises shopping Evans now to see what can be obtained.

Marvin Harrison has failed to play up to his draft capital through his first two seasons and remains useless for fantasy in 2025. His per-game averages through Week 3 pointed to what would have been 60 catches and 875 yards over a 17-game season, but he is largely playing the same role under new coach Mike LaFleur as he did under the previous staff. Reports suggest he appears unmotivated, and there is no indication his situation will change. The source advises dropping Harrison if anything usable is available on the waiver wire, as a trade is the only realistic scenario that could give him fantasy value this year.

A.J. Brown's return from injured reserve could dramatically turn around Drake Maye's fantasy season. The source suggests that for teams willing to play the long game at quarterback, making a trade offer to acquire Maye on the cheap could pay off once Brown returns, as the quarterback's game can turn around in a hurry with a true deep threat back in the lineup. However, the source cautions not to pay too much, as Brown's return is far from a guarantee that Maye becomes a big fantasy star.

Maye's fantasy value has collapsed in 2025 compared to his strong downfield passing through most of the season. The loss of A.J. Brown to injured reserve and the trade of Kayshon Boutte has left the Patriots without a true deep threat, preventing Maye from accessing the part of his game that opens up the rest of the field. Defenses can now sit on short and intermediate areas without fear of being beaten over the top. The source recommends treating Maye as a matchup streamer for now, not a player to chase at full price.

McLaurin's floor is reliable regardless of matchup or supporting cast quality. In Week 3 against Seattle, he caught six passes for 77 yards and a touchdown despite Washington's offensive line struggles and Marcus Mariota's limited time to throw. Last year, even when playing after injury with Jayden Daniels out, he averaged 63 yards per game. The source advises not fading McLaurin on matchup grounds and not pushing him as a smash play, but rather expecting consistent high-floor performances from him regardless of opponent.

Rico Dowdle was out in Week 3, allowing Jaylen Warren to emerge as the clear lead back for Pittsburgh. Even when Dowdle returns, Coventry expects Warren to remain the lead back given the predictability of running back usage.

Drake Maye looks nothing like the confident downfield passer he was through most of the 2025 season. The Patriots offense is mostly a disaster right now.

Marcus Mariota was expected to struggle in Week 3 against Seattle due to the Seahawks' strong defensive line and Washington's weak offensive line (missing left guard Samuel Cosmi). The matchup was unfavorable for the Washington passing game.

Terry McLaurin is the quietest superstar in the NFL and should never be downgraded regardless of matchup. In Week 3 against Seattle, despite the Seahawks being without left guard Samuel Cosmi and Washington's line being one of the worst units in the league, McLaurin was the only Washington receiver to put up decent numbers with six catches for 77 yards and a touchdown. Even last year when playing after injury with Jayden Daniels out, he averaged 63 yards per game. Coventry expects plenty of high-floor performances from him regardless of opponent, as the floor travels even when the supporting cast does not.

Breece Hall left the Week 3 game against Detroit with a thigh injury and did not return. The Lions' solid front seven contained the Jets rushing attack effectively.

Garrett Wilson finally delivered the game managers have been waiting for in Week 3 against Detroit. He caught 10 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown, taking advantage of the Lions' weak pass defense.

Kenyon Sadiq was pushed hard as a streamer and flex option in Week 3 against Detroit with Mason Taylor out. He caught seven passes for 105 yards and a touchdown, validating the streaming recommendation against the Lions' weak pass defense.

Mason Taylor was out in Week 3, opening up opportunities for other Jets tight ends.

Geno Smith was the top streaming quarterback option in Week 3 against Detroit and came through with 321 yards and three touchdowns. The Lions' defense is a mess at cornerback and safety, making them a fruitful matchup for opposing passing-game players.

Nico Collins is one of the most impactful players in the league in terms of how defenses have to play Houston. His return could raise both David Montgomery's floor and ceiling by forcing defenses to respect the downfield passing attack, which currently allows them to focus on the run and dare C.J. Stroud to beat them.

Woody Marks looks no different than the player he was last year and continues to split work with David Montgomery in the Texans backfield. He scored a touchdown against the Colts in Week 3 while Montgomery watched from the sideline. Coventry is not convinced Houston will stop splitting the work even when Nico Collins returns.

David Montgomery has not gotten much going on the ground since the Texans traded for him. He averaged about three yards per carry in the opener while scoring three touchdowns, but in the two games since, his production has declined. Woody Marks continues to split the work and scored a touchdown against the Colts while Montgomery watched from the sideline. Coventry views Montgomery as a lowball buy, not a conviction hold, unless Houston stops splitting the work. The offense could look different when Nico Collins returns, but Coventry is not convinced it will be enough to keep Houston from using Marks too much.

Darnell Washington caught three passes for 67 yards in Week 3 against Cincinnati and was more involved in the Steelers offense than Pat Freiermuth, repeating a pattern from last year when Arthur Smith was coaching Pittsburgh.

Pat Freiermuth was projected for an excellent matchup against Cincinnati in Week 3, a team he has dominated over the years. However, Darnell Washington caught three passes for 67 yards and was more involved than Freiermuth, mirroring last year's pattern when Arthur Smith was coaching the Steelers. Coventry downgraded Freiermuth to a streamer tight end, noting that running back usage is far more predictable than a non-dominant tight end's role.

Jaylen Warren emerged as the clear lead back for Pittsburgh in Week 3 against Cincinnati, with a real advantage running outside and working as a receiver against the Bengals' linebackers. He finished with 176 scrimmage yards and three receptions. With Rico Dowdle out, Warren had a dominant performance, and Coventry expects him to remain the lead back even when Dowdle returns, given the predictability of running back usage. Warren is the Steelers skill player worth buying, and it is not a terrible idea to throw an offer out to acquire him, as many managers still expect a full split when Dowdle returns.

Tetairoa McMillan caught just two passes for 17 yards in Week 3 against Cleveland, as the three tight ends became the productive part of the Carolina offense instead.

Jalen Coker left the Week 3 game against Cleveland with a thigh injury, removing him from the productive part of the Carolina offense.

Bryce Young's first two weeks of success were matchup-dependent, not sustainable. Against the Bears and Falcons, who played zone defense with weak pass rush, Young thrived. Against Cleveland's man coverage in Week 3, he struggled despite 48 pass attempts and 291 yards (1 TD, 1 INT). Coventry did not recommend Young as a streaming option in Week 3 because Cleveland's coverage scheme is exactly the look Young struggles against. The lesson: follow matchup nuance, not raw volume numbers.

Jim Coventry's preseason flag plant on Hampton has stalled through three weeks. While usage remains solid (at least 15 touches per game) and he posted double-digit fantasy points in Weeks 1-2, he failed to find the end zone against Buffalo in Week 3. The Chargers' offensive instability—losing two tight ends and an interior offensive lineman—limits his ceiling. Coventry believes Hampton won't have a dominant season in the current Los Angeles offense state, though he plans to hold on volume and talent, expecting the offense to eventually stabilize within a month.

Price delivered a game-changing special teams play with an 86-yard punt return touchdown in the Vikings' 23-16 win over the Buccaneers. This score was a key contributor to the Vikings' victory, as the team's offense struggled significantly and the team relied heavily on defense and special teams to secure the win.

Murray struggled significantly in the Vikings' 23-16 win over the Buccaneers, going 15-of-29 for 168 yards while being sacked three times. The Vikings' offense was sluggish overall, picking up only 77 yards after halftime, and Murray's inability to move the ball effectively forced the team to rely on defense and special teams to secure the victory.

Jefferson was lost for the day to an ankle injury in the first quarter of the Vikings' 23-16 win over the Buccaneers. His absence forced the Vikings to rely more heavily on other receivers like Jordan Addison and contributed to the team's overall offensive struggles, with the Vikings picking up only 77 yards of offense after the break.

Addison was a bright spot in the Vikings' otherwise sluggish offensive performance, recording two significant completions from Kyler Murray in the second quarter: a 30-yarder and a 41-yarder. The 41-yard completion to Addison accounted for the Vikings' only offensive touchdown of the afternoon, highlighting his role as a key target in the passing game despite the team's overall offensive struggles.

Mayfield suffered a right thumb injury late in the Buccaneers' 23-16 loss to the Vikings after slamming his thumb into Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman while being hit after throwing an interception that sealed the game. He left the game immediately and went directly to the locker room; his post-play screams of pain were audible on the Fox broadcast. Mayfield finished 17-of-34 for 217 yards and a touchdown before the injury.

Rookie TE Matt Hibner gives the Ravens the lead late!

Brock Purdy this season with an injured supporting cast: 10 TD 1 INT **27.3 fantasy points per game**

Brock Purdy’s amazing season continues 🔥 [Quoted](

Michael Wilson has 35 Targets in his last two games against the 49ers. That’s not a typo.

Left the Vikings game early with an ankle injury; his absence contributed to Minnesota's offensive struggles, though the Vikings still won 23-16 over Tampa Bay.

Returned to the lineup for the first time since suffering a concussion early in the season opener; was ineffective, completing just eight of his first 21 passes (38% completion rate) in the Vikings' 23-16 win over Tampa Bay.

Caught a 41-yard touchdown pass that gave Minnesota a 17-10 lead over Tampa Bay on Sunday; was effective in the Vikings' passing game despite overall offensive struggles.

Ran into Baker Mayfield on a handoff for a 6-yard loss on a drive where the Buccaneers had to settle for a field goal after an fortunate unnecessary roughness call on third down; part of the Bucs' sloppy execution and offensive struggles.

Had an 85-yard touchdown catch wiped out by a holding penalty in Sunday's loss to Minnesota; the Buccaneers' offense struggled overall against the Vikings' constant blitzes and sloppy execution.

Undrafted free agent who replaced Baker Mayfield for the final 28 seconds on Sunday after Mayfield's thumb injury; is expected to start in Mayfield's place during his three-week absence. Threw an interception on a Hail Mary on his only pass attempt in the Vikings game.

Dislocated thumb on his right hand (non-throwing hand) on his final pass in Sunday's loss to Minnesota; MRI revealed no ligament damage or fracture; will miss three weeks. Undrafted free agent Jalon Daniels replaced him for the final 28 seconds and is expected to start in his place.

Justin Jefferson left Minnesota's game against Tampa Bay early with an ankle injury. The source notes this contributed to the Vikings' offensive struggles, though Minnesota still managed to win 23-16.

Kyler Murray, returning to the lineup for the first time since suffering a concussion early in the season opener, was ineffective in Minnesota's 23-16 win over Tampa Bay. He completed just 8 of his first 21 passes, demonstrating poor accuracy and decision-making in his return from injury.

Bucky Irving ran into Baker Mayfield on a handoff during a critical drive in Tampa Bay's loss to Minnesota, resulting in a 6-yard loss. This play occurred after the Buccaneers received a fortunate unnecessary roughness call on third down, and the miscommunication forced them to settle for a field goal instead of scoring a touchdown.

Jordan Addison caught a 41-yard touchdown pass that gave Minnesota a 17-10 lead over Tampa Bay. The source highlights this as part of Minnesota's offensive success despite overall ineffectiveness from the Vikings' passing game.

Chris Godwin Jr. had an 85-yard touchdown catch wiped out by a holding penalty during Tampa Bay's loss to Minnesota. The source notes this as part of a pattern of sloppy mistakes that have plagued the Buccaneers under Todd Bowles, suggesting Godwin had the play available but it was negated by offensive line penalty.

Undrafted free agent Jalon Daniels replaced Baker Mayfield for the final 28 seconds of Tampa Bay's loss to Minnesota after Mayfield's thumb injury. Daniels threw an interception on a Hail Mary attempt. If Mayfield misses time due to his injury, Daniels would become the starter for the Buccaneers, a team already struggling at 0-3.

Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his right hand during the final pass of Tampa Bay's 23-16 loss to Minnesota on Sunday; he was hit on the follow-through of his pass, stayed down in obvious pain, and went straight to the locker room. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed the dislocated thumb and Mayfield was scheduled for an MRI on Monday. If Mayfield misses time, it significantly complicates the Buccaneers' ability to escape their 0-3 start and 2-10 record over their past 12 games.

Travis Etienne is headed back to the locker room. Had battled a hamstring injury throughout the week. [Retweeted](

Deebo Samuel in Week 3: 0 targets 0 catches 80 receiving yards 1 receiving TD

Mayfield dislocated his thumb while scrambling and throwing an interception on a fourth-and-13 play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Vikings; he will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury.

It’s the Jeremiyah Love show in Arizona. RB1.

Brock Bowers to the moon 🚀

Seahawks running back had the ball punched free by Sonny Styles in Week 3 loss to Washington; fumble was recovered by Tim Settle and converted into points for the Commanders.

Love posted his best game with 21 carries for 90 yards (4.3 yards per carry) and five receptions for 19 yards and one touchdown, demonstrating increased offensive involvement and efficiency in the Cardinals' loss to the 49ers.

Kittle was targeted in coverage against Baron Browning, a matchup the 49ers exploited as part of their dominant offensive performance in the 36-30 victory over the Cardinals.

McBride was featured in the Cardinals' game against the 49ers on September 27, 2026, indicating continued involvement in the offense despite the team's overall struggles.

Cardinals running back had his best game with 21 carries for 90 yards (4.3 yards per carry), plus 5 receptions for 19 yards and 1 touchdown; the source noted this as slightly encouraging offensive performance despite the Cardinals' overall offensive struggles requiring 52 pass attempts to reach 280 yards.

Warren rushed for 127 yards in Week 3 against Cincinnati, accounting for the bulk of Pittsburgh's 138 rushing yards. The Steelers' offensive line changes (Hoffman and Iheanachor replacing Anderson and Cook) correlated with a dramatic improvement in rushing efficiency: Pittsburgh jumped from 27th in EPA per rush and 31st in rush success rate (Weeks 1–2) to 4th in EPA per rush and 11th in success rate in Week 3. Warren specifically totaled 39 yards on 8 carries to the right side—nearly 5 yards per carry—and would have had an 87-yard carry if not for a questionable holding call.

After Mike McCarthy replaced Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook with Brock Hoffman and rookie Max Iheanachor, Rodgers posted a career-high 3.19 seconds to throw as a Steeler and launched 15 passes of 10+ yards downfield—the most he's ever had in a Steelers uniform. This efficiency spike came after Rodgers was pressured 37 times (fourth-most in NFL) over the first two weeks, demonstrating the offensive line overhaul's immediate impact on his performance.

Warren rushed for 127 yards in Week 3 against Cincinnati, including 39 yards on eight carries (4.9 yards per carry) when running to the right side. Pittsburgh's rushing attack improved dramatically after offensive line changes; the Steelers ranked 27th in EPA per rush and 31st in rush success rate through Week 2, but jumped to 4th in EPA per rush and 11th in success rate in Week 3.

After offensive line changes in Week 3 (Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook replaced by Brock Hoffman and rookie Max Iheanachor), Rodgers averaged 3.19 seconds to throw—his highest mark as a Steeler. The improved protection enabled him to launch 15 passes of 10+ yards downfield, the most he's ever had in a Steelers uniform, in Pittsburgh's 30-27 win over Cincinnati.

Jones went 24-for-36 for 235 yards, one touchdown and one interception against Houston in Week 3, also rushing for five yards on three carries but losing two fumbles. Despite three total turnovers, he led his team to a win and can be considered a No. 2 fantasy quarterback next week.

SEA at WAS (Seahawks) RBs: Emanuel Wilson - 34.6% opp share, 29.8% route share, 2 of 3 i10 rush att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps Split work with Holani after the Price fumble - Charbs is eligible to be back in Week 5, so idk if I’m that interested George Holani - 30.8% opp share, 31.9% route share, 1 of 3 i10 rush att, 66.7% of 2-min RB snaps, 100% of RB third down work Read above on Wilson Jadarian Price - 30.8% opp share, 23.4% route share, 0 i10 att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps Jadarian Price fumb...

SEA at WAS (Seahawks) RBs: Emanuel Wilson - 34.6% opp share, 29.8% route share, 2 of 3 i10 rush att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps Split work with Holani after the Price fumble - Charbs is eligible to be back in Week 5, so idk if I’m that interested George Holani - 30.8% opp share, 31.9% route share, 1 of 3 i10 rush att, 66.7% of 2-min RB snaps, 100% of RB third down work Read above on Wilson Jadarian Price - 30.8% opp share, 23.4% route share, 0 i10 att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps Jadarian Price fumb...

SEA at WAS (Seahawks) RBs: Emanuel Wilson - 34.6% opp share, 29.8% route share, 2 of 3 i10 rush att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps Split work with Holani after the Price fumble - Charbs is eligible to be back in Week 5, so idk if I’m that interested George Holani - 30.8% opp share, 31.9% route share, 1 of 3 i10 rush att, 66.7% of 2-min RB snaps, 100% of RB third down work Read above on Wilson Jadarian Price - 30.8% opp share, 23.4% route share, 0 i10 att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps Jadarian Price fumb...

SEA at WAS (Seahawks) RBs: Emanuel Wilson - 34.6% opp share, 29.8% route share, 2 of 3 i10 rush att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps Split work with Holani after the Price fumble - Charbs is eligible to be back in Week 5, so idk if I’m that interested George Holani - 30.8% opp share, 31.9% route share, 1 of 3 i10 rush att, 66.7% of 2-min RB snaps, 100% of RB third down work Read above on Wilson Jadarian Price - 30.8% opp share, 23.4% route share, 0 i10 att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps Jadarian Price fumb...

SEA at WAS (Seahawks) RBs: Emanuel Wilson - 34.6% opp share, 29.8% route share, 2 of 3 i10 rush att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps Split work with Holani after the Price fumble - Charbs is eligible to be back in Week 5, so idk if I’m that interested George Holani - 30.8% opp share, 31.9% route share, 1 of 3 i10 rush att, 66.7% of 2-min RB snaps, 100% of RB third down work Read above on Wilson Jadarian Price - 30.8% opp share, 23.4% route share, 0 i10 att, 16.7% of 2-min RB snaps Jadarian Price fumb...

NFL HISTORY - Deebo Samuel had the most receiving yards in NFL history without a REC. 80 YARDS.

Mariota is undefeated as a starter against Seattle, a statistical anomaly that continued today as he led the Commanders to a stunning 33-31 win over the Seahawks. The source emphasizes this perfect record against Seattle as a notable pattern.

Despite having an easy drop of a potential first down in this game, Smith-Njigba kept dragging the Seahawks back into the game and continues to show why he's arguably the best WR in the NFL. The source frames the drop as an outlier against his overall elite performance and impact.

Price was put on a very short leash after his early fumble, marking the second fumble in three games. The source acknowledges poor conditions but notes that's not an excuse. Despite optimism about Price's future potential, the source warns he won't be able to show it if the team can't trust him to hold on to the ball, indicating reduced role/usage going forward.

In his first game back from injury, Darnold played well overall but threw a late-game pick-six while driving for a potential leading score. The source distinguishes between two interceptions: one off the helmet described as mostly bad luck, and one over the middle characterized as much more egregious. During the winning streak, he largely avoided such throws.

Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb on his throwing hand late in Week 3 against Minnesota after being hit while attempting a fourth-and-13 pass. Initial X-rays showed no break, but coach Todd Bowles indicated an MRI would be conducted to determine the full extent of internal damage. Mayfield completed 17 of 34 passes for 217 yards, one touchdown and one interception before leaving the game; backup undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels replaced him and threw an interception on a Hail Mary to end the Buccaneers' 23-16 loss.

Evans sustained a rib injury during the 49ers' 36-30 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

the play Baker got injured… appears to be a hand/thumb injury

Jacoby Brissett led the Cardinals' offense efficiently, including a fourth-down conversion pass to Michael Wilson, a touchdown pass to Wilson in the end zone, a pass to Trey McBride to keep a drive alive, and a sneak for a touchdown, demonstrating effective offensive execution.

KhaDarel Hodge's first target came on third down during the 49ers' game-winning drive, indicating his first offensive touch of the game.

Kaelon Black joined the offensive action with a nine-yard gain on a play during the 49ers' game-winning drive, indicating increased offensive involvement.

Marvin Harrison had his route jumped by Deommodore Lenoir, resulting in a forced punt, indicating defensive coverage success against the Cardinals' receiver.

Jeremiah Love found enough daylight on third-and-four to extend the Cardinals' drive; later caught a pass from Brissett in the end zone after Lenoir's pass interference penalty, scoring a touchdown to make it 23-20, demonstrating red zone involvement.

Jacob Cowing was featured on the field during the 49ers' two-minute drill before halftime, indicating increased offensive involvement in situational football.

Michael Wilson had a 17-yard reception helping the Cardinals move the ball efficiently in the red zone; later caught a pass from Brissett in the end zone for a touchdown, and beat Green on a deep in-breaking route to keep another drive alive, demonstrating consistent offensive involvement.

Trey McBride beat Ji'Ayir Brown on an 18-yard pass reception, helping the Cardinals move the ball and get into the red zone; later beat Marques Sigle to the 1-yard line on a reception, keeping the Cardinals' drive alive and setting up a Brissett sneak for a touchdown.

Brock Purdy bailed out the 49ers' defense in a shootout win, making great reads including a scramble for a touchdown (flagged for phantom holding) and finding Travis Kittle open downfield for a touchdown on the next play; the source notes Purdy's ability to execute explosive offensive plays regardless of personnel changes, with multiple chunk plays and red zone conversions throughout the game.

Jordan Watkins converted a third down with a 25-yard reception early in the game; later was featured in the two-minute drill before halftime and found wide open for a 34-yard gain, demonstrating increased offensive involvement and reliable third-down conversion ability.

Christian McCaffrey converted a third down early in the game, bounced off a tackle on a reception to give the Niners first-and-goal, leaped over the pile for a touchdown to push the 49ers' lead to 23-6, and later picked up 10 yards on a run play, demonstrating consistent offensive involvement and red zone scoring opportunity.

Mike Evans caught a pass down the right sideline from Purdy with excellent hands technique, keeping his hands low to avoid tipping the ball; later got open on third down and grabbed his midsection needing trainer assistance, appearing to have the wind knocked out of him before being ruled out with a rib injury.

Deebo Samuel opened the scoring on a hook-and-ladder from Mike Evans, which would have been the fastest clocked time by a 49ers ball carrier in 2025; later caught a swing pass, broke a tackle, and moved the Niners into the red zone, demonstrating continued offensive involvement and explosive playmaking.

Jacoby Brissett led the Cardinals' offense with multiple completions including a 4th-and-1 conversion to Michael Wilson, a touchdown pass to Wilson, and a sneak for a touchdown, demonstrating his effectiveness in executing the Cardinals' offense in a high-scoring game.

KhaDarel Hodge received his first target of the game on third down late in the contest, indicating limited offensive involvement up to that point.

Kaelon Black joined the 49ers offensive attack with a nine-yard gain on a late-game drive, showing increased involvement in the passing game.

Marvin Harrison beat Marques Sigle on a deep in-breaking route and was involved in the Cardinals' offensive attack, though he was also forced into a punt by Deommodore Lenoir's coverage earlier in the game.

Jeremiah Love, a rookie, found enough daylight on third-and-four to extend a Cardinals drive and later scored a touchdown on a 4th-and-1 conversion, bringing the score to 23-20 and demonstrating his involvement in critical offensive situations.

Michael Wilson was a key target for the Cardinals, recording a 17-yard reception in the red zone and later beating Renardo Green on a deep in-breaking route; he also caught a touchdown pass from Brissett to bring the Cardinals within 10 points, demonstrating his importance to Arizona's passing attack.

Trey McBride beat Ji'Ayir Brown on an 18-yard pass reception and later beat Marques Sigle to the 1-yard line on another reception, keeping the Cardinals' drives alive and demonstrating his continued role as a key target in the Arizona offense.

Jacob Cowing was featured on the field during the 49ers' two-minute drill before halftime, indicating increased offensive involvement and opportunity in the passing game.

George Kittle was heavily involved in the 49ers offense, catching an 11-yard gain to open the second half, converting a third down for another chunk play to put the offense in the red zone, and scoring a touchdown on a play where he beat a pass rusher in coverage; he was featured on his bobblehead day and came through in critical moments.

Brock Purdy had a strong performance, executing the 49ers' explosive offensive scheme with multiple chunk plays and touchdowns; he had a great read where he scrambled for a touchdown (flagged for phantom holding) and found George Kittle open downfield for a touchdown on the next play, demonstrating his ability to execute in high-pressure situations and make plays when receivers are unavailable.

Mike Evans was heavily featured in the 49ers offense, getting open on third downs and catching a pass down the right sideline with excellent hands technique; however, he was ruled out with a rib injury after grabbing his midsection and needing trainer assistance in the second quarter, limiting his availability for the remainder of the game.

Jordan Watkins converted a 25-yard third down early in the game and was featured in the two-minute drill before halftime, catching a 34-yard pass to help the 49ers get into field goal range with 23 seconds remaining, showing increased offensive involvement.

Christian McCaffrey converted a third down early in the game, then later leaped over the pile for a touchdown to push the 49ers' lead to 23-6; he also picked up 10 yards on a subsequent drive and caught a swing pass that he broke a tackle on, demonstrating his continued high-volume usage in both rushing and receiving roles.

Deebo Samuel opened the scoring on a hook-and-ladder from Mike Evans, demonstrating his continued involvement in the 49ers' explosive offensive scheme and ability to contribute in creative ways beyond traditional receiving routes.

The Buccaneers' QB2 is rookie UDFA Jalon Daniels. Easton Stick is on the practice squad.

The Buccaneers' QB2 is rookie UDFA Jalon Daniels. Easton Stick is on the practice squad.

Status alert: Baker Mayfield (right hand) headed to locker room Sunday.

Holani was part of a failed Seattle ground game in Week 3 against Washington, combining with Jadarian Price and Emanuel Wilson for just 39 yards on 17 carries. The source notes nothing in the Seattle backfield looks playable.

Wilson was part of a failed Seattle ground game in Week 3 against Washington, combining with Jadarian Price and George Holani for just 39 yards on 17 carries. The source notes nothing in the Seattle backfield looks playable.

Price was part of a failed Seattle ground game in Week 3 against Washington, combining with Emanuel Wilson and George Holani for just 39 yards on 17 carries. The source notes nothing in the Seattle backfield looks playable.

Smith-Njigba had 10 catches for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 3 against Washington. The source notes no one can stop the amazing Smith-Njigba.

Darnold threw for 379 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions in Week 3 against Washington in catch-up mode. The Seahawks' passing game relied heavily on him in the 33-31 shootout loss.

Likely had 2 catches for 13 yards on five targets in Week 3 against the Titans. The source suggests this could be a long fall for him given Winston's conservative approach.

Nabers had 5 catches for 26 yards on six targets in Week 3 against the Titans. The source suggests this could be a long fall for him given Winston's conservative approach.

Winston threw for just 118 yards on 5.4 yards per attempt with zero turnovers in Week 3 against the Titans. The source notes he's a different animal from his previous YOLO self, now a buttoned-up veteran asked not to lose the game, and this could be a long fall for his receivers.

Ward had just one interception and took just one sack in Week 3 against the Giants, but the source notes he still looks like a confused young player despite the Titans' comeback win.

Pollard had 96 total yards in Week 3 against the Giants, rewarding anyone desperate enough to start him in Tennessee's comeback win.

Robinson had 7 catches for 57 yards and 1 touchdown in Week 3 against the Giants, rewarding anyone desperate enough to start him in Tennessee's comeback win.

Fannin had a commanding nine targets in Week 3 against Carolina, turning it into 7 catches for 51 yards and 2 touchdowns, good enough for the top of the TE board. The source notes he can control the target share and goal-line equity, and will outkick his ADP for the second straight year despite concerns about the Cleveland QB room.

Washington had 3 catches for 67 yards in Week 3 against Cincinnati, outscoring even desperation TE play like Pat Freiermuth.

Freiermuth had 2 catches for 30 yards and no touchdowns in Week 3 against Cincinnati, even desperation TE play was outscored by Darnell Washington.

Skowronek scored a touchdown in Week 3 for Pittsburgh against Cincinnati, one of the beneficiaries of Rodgers' three touchdown passes.

Wilson scored a touchdown in Week 3 for Pittsburgh against Cincinnati, one of the beneficiaries of Rodgers' three touchdown passes.

Metcalf had 3 catches for 31 yards and 1 touchdown in Week 3 against Cincinnati, with the source noting his score came on a blown coverage gift rather than consistent opportunity.

Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three scores in Week 3 against Cincinnati, but targeted 10 different teammates with no one having more than three catches. The source notes the passing game wasn't as fantasy-friendly despite the volume.

Warren rolled up a splashy 176 total yards in Week 3 against Cincinnati. The source notes it could have been even better — Warren didn't manage a touchdown and had one long run called back by a holding call.

Gesicki had 3 catches for 37 yards and 1 touchdown in Week 3 for the Bengals. The source suggests he might sneak into streaming consideration in October, but notes the Bengals have a narrow target tree.

Higgins combined with Ja'Marr Chase for 15 catches, 188 yards, and 2 touchdowns on 19 targets in Week 3. The source notes the Bengals have a narrow target tree concentrated on their top receivers.

Chase combined with Tee Higgins for 15 catches, 188 yards, and 2 touchdowns on 19 targets in Week 3. The source notes the Bengals have a narrow target tree concentrated on their top receivers.

Brown handled 15 touches in Week 3 for the Bengals, establishing himself as a key part of Cincinnati's tight, concentrated offensive approach.

Burrow led the Bengals offense to 27 points in Week 3, though the Cincinnati defense lost the game. The source notes the Bengals are a tight, concentrated offense with a narrow target tree.

Stevenson had 7 carries for 22 yards in Week 3 against Jacksonville, going nowhere on the ground in the Patriots' 35-6 loss.

Henderson had 8 carries for 23 yards in Week 3 against Jacksonville, going nowhere on the ground in the Patriots' 35-6 loss.

Hollins was the only productive downfield option for the Patriots in Week 3 against Jacksonville, recording 6 catches for 87 yards and no touchdowns. This came with A.J. Brown out for New England.

Maye's poor start to the season continued in Week 3 as the Patriots were stomped by the Jaguars 35-6. He threw two interceptions, lost a fumble, took three sacks, and didn't get the Patriots into the end zone. The source notes a lot of his negative plays have been a result of poor decisions or sloppy execution, and expresses concern he could be Mac Jones 2.0.

Hall left Week 3 with a thigh injury after recording just 55 total yards. The Jets essentially ditched the running game after his departure.

Mitchell was scratched for Week 3 with a finger injury. The source speculates he was likely to have a strong game given the Lions' offensive success.

Sadiq had 7 catches for 105 yards and 1 touchdown in Week 3 against Detroit. The source identifies him as the latest rookie tight end to hit the ground running.

Wilson had a dominant Week 3 game against Detroit with 10 catches for 107 yards and 1 touchdown on 13 targets. The source identifies this as the type of dominant game we know he's capable of.

Smith had an excellent Week 3 performance against Detroit with 321 passing yards, three touchdowns, and no turnovers in the Jets' 31-24 loss. The source notes Smith finished as QB2 in Week 3 and brought teammates along for the ride.

Goff was efficient in Week 3 with 8.4 yards per attempt and a 122.5 passer rating in the Lions' 31-24 win over the Jets. The source characterizes him as an efficient point guard running a consistent and bankable offense that will have a lot of right answers.

LaPorta had 3 catches for 44 yards and no touchdowns in Week 3 against the Jets, finishing under expectation despite the Lions' overall offensive success.

Williams finished with 4 catches for 49 yards and no touchdowns in Week 3, under expectation in the Lions' high-scoring 31-24 win over the Jets.

St. Brown was held to four catches for 19 yards in Week 3 against the Jets, though he salvaged the performance with a touchdown. The source notes this was under expectation despite the Lions' overall offensive success.

Gibbs was the main man for Detroit's offense in Week 3, racking up 164 total yards and three scores (two rushing, one receiving) in the Lions' 31-24 win over the Jets. The source identifies him as the consistent, bankable fantasy option in an offense that will have a lot of right answers.

Status alert: Baker Mayfield (hand) down on field with trainers Sunday.

Baker Mayfield is down on the field and in serious pain.

Javontae Williams carried 19 times for 98 yards and one touchdown for the Ravens in their 28-24 loss to Dallas.

George Pickens had seven receptions for 82 yards for the Ravens in their loss to Dallas.

Jake Ferguson caught a 19-yard touchdown reception to spark the Cowboys' 15-point scoring run that erased a 24-13 deficit and gave Dallas a 28-24 lead.

CeeDee Lamb caught six passes for 98 yards in the Cowboys' comeback victory over Baltimore.

Dak Prescott is 22-of-33 for 240 yards and one touchdown in the Cowboys' comeback win over Baltimore.

Derrick Henry was stopped short on third-and-goal from the 2-yard line and then met in the backfield for a 3-yard loss on fourth down, failing to convert a critical goal-line opportunity for Baltimore.

Turpin capped a 96-yard, seven-play Cowboys scoring drive with a 9-yard rushing touchdown to extend Dallas's lead to 28-24 over Baltimore; the Cowboys scored 15 consecutive points to overcome a 24-13 deficit.

Running back Dean Connors was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad for the Week 3 game against the Denver Broncos, creating a potential opportunity for increased playing time.

Puka Nacua is inactive for the Week 3 game against the Denver Broncos, removing him from the active roster for this matchup.

CJ Daniels is inactive for the Week 3 game against the Denver Broncos, removing him from the active roster for this matchup.

Tutu Atwell is inactive for the Week 3 game against the Denver Broncos, removing him from the active roster for this matchup.

WR Puka Nacua (groin) is listed as inactive for Week 3 vs. the Broncos.

The source identifies pass protection as a critical concern for Bryce Young's fantasy viability; Young is one of the most pressured quarterbacks in the league, and the source states he won't win many games for Carolina unless the Panthers tighten up protection. This pressure rate directly impacts his ability to perform and win games.

Jared Goff and the Lions are favored by 2.5 points at home against the Panthers in Week 4, but the source notes the Lions don't look as fearsome as projected; they beat the Jets by a touchdown, the Saints by a single point, and lost by ten to Buffalo, suggesting the matchup could be closer than the spread indicates.

Bryce Young is one of the most pressured quarterbacks in the league; the source notes he won't win many games for Carolina unless the Panthers tighten up protection, identifying pass protection as a critical factor in the Panthers' Week 4 matchup against the Lions.

George Kittle on George Kittle bobblehead day: 7 targets 6 catches 82 yards 2 TDs

Thank you for not going out at the 1-yard line @​gkittle46

Brock Purdy would be the MVP through 3 weeks. 49ers are on absolute fire despite crazy injuries.