NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Monday, September 28, 2026

Colby Parkinson is dealing with an A.C. joint injury following the Rams' loss to the Broncos.

Puka Nacua is dealing with a groin injury following the Rams' loss to the Broncos.

Jayden Daniels is dealing with a dislocated left elbow and is considered a long shot to play in London this week, despite traveling with the team and pushing to return.

Jalen Coker is dealing with a quad strain, but his injury situation is considered much better than J.C. Horn's, with a potential return for Sunday night.

John Metchie found the end zone for the Panthers during a game where the team dealt with numerous injuries.

Bryce Young and the Panthers offense performed well in the second half, but Young ultimately threw a game-ending interception on the final possession.

Deshaun Watson looked like his vintage Houston self during the final drive against the Panthers, making plays on the run and leading the team to a win.

Harold Fannin recorded two touchdown receptions in the game against the Panthers, serving as a key target for Deshaun Watson during the Browns' offensive efforts.

John Mechie recorded a touchdown for the Panthers in their game against the Browns.

Harold Fannin caught two touchdown passes from Deshaun Watson in the Browns' victory over the Panthers.

Deshaun Watson led the Browns to a win over the Panthers, throwing two touchdowns to Harold Fannin and looking like his vintage self on the final drive.

DK Metcalf caught his first touchdown of the year from Aaron Rodgers in the Steelers' win over the Bengals.

Aaron Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns in the Steelers' win over the Bengals.

Kirk Cousins has been productive for the Raiders, throwing multiple touchdowns in every game this season.

Brock Bowers returned to action for the Raiders, recording 10 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown in the win against the Saints.

Matthew Stafford threw a pick-six against the Broncos and struggled to secure a win despite a strong first half.

Bo Nix played well in the second half and fourth quarter against the Rams, leading the Broncos to a comeback victory.

Case Keenum is set to start for the Bears in place of the injured Caleb Williams. Bucky Brooks expects Keenum to be able to exploit mismatches created by Ben Johnson's scheme.

Caleb Williams has a grade two hamstring injury and could miss three to four weeks.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded ten catches and two touchdowns in the Seahawks' game against Washington.

Terry McLaurin was on the receiving end of a touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota in Washington's game against the Seahawks.

Zay Flowers was a key target for Lamar Jackson in the win against the Cowboys, including a 27-yard reception that helped set up the game-winning field goal.

Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb on his throwing hand. Todd Bowles indicated he could be out for three weeks.

Braylon Allen is moving up to the RB1 role for the Jets while Breece Hall is sidelined with a quad injury.

Breece Hall is week-to-week with a quad injury. According to Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter, the MRI results were not as significant as initially feared.

Devon Achane has suffered an ACL injury and is out for the remainder of the season.

Justin Jefferson suffered an ankle injury and could not finish the game against the Dolphins. Ian Rapoport reported that imaging looked okay, and there is a chance he plays this Sunday.

The Vikings traded J.J. McCarthy to the Giants to serve as QB2 behind Jameis Winston. Bucky Brooks believes the change of scenery and the mentorship of Winston will help McCarthy's development, noting that the Giants' environment with a solid run game and playmakers could allow him to succeed.

Operating Ben Johnson's offense for the Chicago Bears in Week 3 home game against Philadelphia Eagles due to Caleb Williams' hamstring injury and Tyson Bagent's limited practice availability.

Recently cleared from concussion protocol but has not had meaningful practice time heading into Week 3, limiting his availability and preparation for the Eagles matchup.

Out with a hamstring injury heading into Week 3 matchup against Philadelphia Eagles, forcing Case Keenum to operate Ben Johnson's offense for the Chicago Bears home game.

Tyson Bagent, the Bears backup quarterback, only just cleared concussion protocol and therefore hasn't really practiced for Week 3, limiting his availability as a contingency option.

Case Keenum is starting for the Chicago Bears in Week 3 Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles, operating Ben Johnson's offense in place of injured Caleb Williams.

Caleb Williams is out with a hamstring injury for the Bears' Week 3 Monday Night Football matchup against Philadelphia, forcing Case Keenum to start.

Monangai overcame a slow start on the ground to help burn the clock later in the Bears' 27-7 victory over Philadelphia, contributing to the team's 375 total yards of offense under backup quarterback Case Keenum.

Swift overcame a slow start on the ground to help burn the clock later in the Bears' 27-7 victory over Philadelphia, contributing to the team's 375 total yards of offense under backup quarterback Case Keenum.

Dalton came in briefly for the Eagles while Hurts was being evaluated for a concussion but threw an interception on his only pass attempt of the game. On 3rd-and-goal with six minutes left in the first half, he forced a pass to the back of the end zone that was picked off by Dillon Thieneman for the Bears defender's first career interception, with Philadelphia trailing only 7-0 at that point.

Ertz returned to action for the Eagles in their 27-7 loss to Chicago but had minimal impact, recording one catch for nine yards on two targets.

Bigsby fumbled in Philadelphia's own territory during the Eagles' 27-7 loss to Chicago, a turnover that the Bears capitalized on to extend their lead.

Smith was listed among the Eagles' top stars but had no answers against Chicago's elite defense in the 27-7 loss, as Philadelphia's offense was completely shut down throughout the game.

Barkley enjoyed a hot start on the ground in the Eagles' 27-7 loss to Chicago but cooled off significantly in the second half, failing to maintain early momentum as Philadelphia's offense struggled throughout the game.

Hurts struggled significantly in the Eagles' 27-7 loss to Chicago, throwing a costly interception late in the third quarter. The source notes that "Hurts just didn't have the goods to grind it out in a tough environment" and that his poor performance has been "a recurring theme in tight games for head coach Nick Sirianni and Hurts."

Burden III got in rhythm with Case Keenum in the second half of the Bears' 27-7 win over Philadelphia, establishing himself as one of the backup quarterback's key wideout targets alongside Kalif Raymond.

Raymond caught a 41-yard touchdown pass from Case Keenum in the second half after a broken coverage mistake by Philadelphia, establishing himself as a key rhythm target for the backup quarterback in the Bears' dominant 27-7 victory.

Loveland developed a strong early connection with Case Keenum in the Bears' 27-7 win over Philadelphia, establishing himself as a primary target before Keenum shifted rhythm to wideouts in the second half. The source highlights this early rapport as a key element of Keenum's successful performance.

Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, two passing touchdowns and a QB sneak score with no interceptions and no sacks in his first start since 2023, stepping in for injured Caleb Williams and Tyler Bagent. The source notes he "developed a strong connection with tight end Colston Loveland early before getting in rhythm with wideouts Kalif Raymond and Luther Burden III in the second half." Keenum will likely take the starting spot again the following week when Chicago hosts the 1-2 New York Jets.

Monangai overcame a slow start on the ground but helped the Bears burn clock later in the game as part of Ben Johnson's offensive game plan in the 27-7 win over Philadelphia, contributing to the Bears' 375 total yards of offense.

Swift overcame a slow start on the ground but helped the Bears burn clock later in the game as part of Ben Johnson's offensive game plan in the 27-7 win over Philadelphia, contributing to the Bears' 375 total yards of offense.

Dalton came in briefly for the Eagles while Hurts was being evaluated for a concussion but his only pass attempt was costly: a forced pass to the back of the end zone that was intercepted by Dillon Thieneman for the first of Thieneman's career. Philadelphia only trailed 7-0 at that stage—the closest it would get in the 27-7 loss.

Ertz returned to action for the Eagles in their 27-7 loss to Chicago but had minimal impact with one catch for nine yards on two targets, failing to provide offensive spark.

Bigsby fumbled in Philadelphia's own territory during the 27-7 loss to Chicago, a turnover that the Bears capitalized on, contributing to the Eagles' offensive struggles.

Lemon was listed as one of the Eagles' top stars but the source provides no specific statistics or performance details from the 27-7 loss to Chicago, only noting the Eagles offense had no answers to the Bears defense.

Smith was listed as one of the Eagles' top stars but the source provides no specific statistics or performance details from the 27-7 loss to Chicago, only noting the Eagles offense had no answers to the Bears defense.

Barkley enjoyed a hot start on the ground in the Eagles' 27-7 loss to Chicago but cooled off significantly in the second half, unable to sustain offensive momentum despite being one of Philadelphia's top stars.

Hurts threw a costly interception late in the third quarter in the Eagles' 27-7 loss to Chicago, continuing a recurring theme of struggles in tight games under head coach Nick Sirianni. The source notes he "just didn't have the goods to grind it out in a tough environment" and that the Eagles offense "had no answers all night to Chicago's defense" despite Hurts being one of the top stars.

Burden III was part of Case Keenum's second-half rhythm targets alongside Kalif Raymond, establishing himself as a key wideout in the Bears' 27-7 dominant win over Philadelphia.

Raymond caught a 41-yard touchdown pass from Case Keenum in the second half after a broken coverage mistake by Philadelphia, establishing himself as a key rhythm target for the Bears offense in their 27-7 win.

Loveland developed a strong early connection with Case Keenum in the Bears' 27-7 win over Philadelphia, establishing himself as a primary target before Keenum shifted rhythm to wideouts in the second half. The source highlights this early connection as part of Keenum's successful game management.

Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, two passing touchdowns and a QB sneak score with no interceptions and no sacks in his first start since 2023, stepping in for injured Caleb Williams and Tyler Bagent. The source notes he "had confidence from his first snap and never lost it" and will "likely take the starting spot again next week when Chicago hosts the 1-2 New York Jets," with another sturdy performance needed as Williams remains out and Bagent is unproven.

Klint Kubiak on Mike Washington Jr., via @​JesseSBSN: "Mike made a really big impact on the game and has definitely earned more opportunities."

McMillan has not recorded a catch in two games this season with just one target, despite being the team's third-round pick in 2024 and posting 58 receptions for 461 yards and eight touchdowns in his rookie season across 13 games; he was limited to four games last season with 15 grabs for 178 yards and no scores. He must first be healthy to take advantage of any depth chart opportunity.

McMillan had an MRI on his left knee Monday, Sept. 28, after aggravating a pre-existing left knee injury suffered during training camp in the Week 3 loss against Minnesota; the team is awaiting a second opinion. This is an aggravation of the original injury, not a new ailment.

Kyle Shanahan says Trent Williams "should be good to go by Thursday" and he says that Mike Evans (ribs) and Dre Greenlaw (quad) "are in the same boat". GREAT news times 3 for the 49ers [Retweeted](

Kyle Shanahan says Trent Williams "should be good to go by Thursday" and he says that Mike Evans (ribs) and Dre Greenlaw (quad) "are in the same boat". GREAT news times 3 for the 49ers [Retweeted](

WR Jalen McMillan’s knee injury is reportedly a re-aggravation and not a new injury, per @​JennaLaineESPN McMillan is seeking a second opinion.

Fannin caught 7 passes for 51 yards and 2 TD on 9 targets while playing 86% of snaps. The source emphasizes he "has been a big factor in the passing game" for two straight weeks, noting he "continued to break some tackles this week, and then in the red zone, got away from defenders as he crossed the field for two touchdown catches." He graded 69.2 by PFF—the team's second-highest grade on offense—establishing him as a consistent red-zone threat and receiving weapon.

Jeudy played 51% of snaps with no receptions and no targets (aside from one pass interference penalty). The source states "it's no longer a fluke: for the second week in a row, Jerry Jeudy was third among the receivers, and had his snap count percentage dip to 51%." Personnel breakdown reveals Jeudy played 54.5% in 12 personnel but only 69.6% in 11 personnel, "losing some snaps primarily to Tylan Wallace," indicating declining role and snap share.

Concepcion caught 2 passes for 9 yards on 9 targets while playing 86% of snaps. The source notes this "wasn't a breakout game" and attributes the incompletions to Watson struggling to connect rather than Concepcion's fault; the offense was unable to utilize him on jet sweeps or creative plays. Personnel breakdown shows Concepcion played 85.5% of snaps in 11 personnel but only 42.4% in 12 personnel, holding a 67% snap rate overall—a slight lead over Jeudy for the second receiver spot through two weeks.

Boston caught 2 passes for 41 yards on 4 targets while playing 89% of snaps. The source highlights that "they were big ones again" and he graded 73.8 by PFF—the team's highest-graded player on offense. Critically, Boston has been the Browns' X receiver all season, playing over 90% of snaps in 11 and 12 personnel and the majority of 13 personnel snaps, yielding a 91.1% snap rate on the season, establishing him as the team's primary receiver.

Sanders played 43% of snaps (highest percentage for a backup RB this season), carrying once for 17 yards (17.0 YPC) and catching 4 passes for 34 yards on 5 targets. The source notes he "has done an admirable job as the backup, including as a receiver" and graded 68.3 by PFF—the team's third-highest grade on offense this week, indicating strong performance in a reserve role.

Judkins carried 18 times for 70 yards (3.9 YPC) and caught 2 passes for 9 yards on 2 targets, playing 51% of snaps. The source states he got a decent workload but "something still seems missing with Judkins right now. He looks very pedestrian or average," suggesting the overall offensive operation's struggles may be masking his performance or that he is underperforming expectations.

Watson completed 16-of-30 (53.3%) for 144 yards, 2 TD, and 11 carries for 45 yards (4.1 YPC) against Carolina. The source notes he was not sharp throwing the football, often letting the ball sail, and PFF graded him 42.9—the lowest grade on offense. However, he led a go-ahead touchdown drive in the fourth quarter for the second straight week, has improved navigating the pocket when running, and sacks no longer seem his fault; the source characterizes him as a "competent game manager" who has overcome a mental hurdle, though the low PFF grade is deemed fair despite his late-game execution.

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Cade Otton is part of the Buccaneers' strong top three receiving targets alongside Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin, providing Jalon Daniels with reliable weapons despite the team's offensive line struggles.

Chris Godwin is part of the Buccaneers' strong top three receiving targets alongside Emeka Egbuka and Cade Otton, providing Jalon Daniels with reliable weapons despite the team's offensive line struggles.

Emeka Egbuka is part of the Buccaneers' strong top three receiving targets alongside Chris Godwin and Cade Otton, providing Jalon Daniels with reliable weapons despite the team's offensive line struggles.

The Buccaneers' next two games are against Green Bay and Dallas, two defenses that have largely not had much success slowing down offenses so far this season, providing a relatively favorable matchup environment for Jalon Daniels to operate in during his first NFL starts.

Despite being an undrafted rookie with minimal NFL experience, Jalon Daniels has some interesting ability and shouldn't be dismissed; he finished his college career with 9,282 pass yards and a 67-31 TD-INT ratio, along with 1,445 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns. When healthy, he was one of the better dual-threat quarterbacks in college football and even earned brief Heisman Trophy buzz during a hot start in 2022.

Jalon Daniels has a history of turnover issues that worsened over his college career; in his first 25 games at Kansas, he fumbled 15 times and threw 12 interceptions, but in his final 24 games, he fumbled 18 times and threw 19 picks. He also struggled with consistent ball placement, made curious decisions trying to thread tight windows, and attempted throws from awkward platforms with ugly results at times.

Jalon Daniels has intriguing dual-threat ability and athleticism that could elevate the Buccaneers' offense in the short term; he ran a 4.65-second 40-yard dash at the combine and displayed arm talent with deep balls. Coordinator Zac Robinson is expected to leverage Daniels' athleticism through QB runs, bootlegs, and designed rollouts to get him moving out of the pocket, which could help him avoid the pass protection issues that plagued the Bucs against Minnesota.

In his NFL debut against Minnesota, Jalon Daniels scrambled once for 9 yards and missed all three of his pass attempts, including a Hail Mary interception that sealed the Vikings' 23-16 win; he has 33 seconds of NFL experience total.

Jalon Daniels won the Buccaneers' QB2 job outright in training camp and was impressive enough that the team kept only him and Mayfield on the roster to start the 2026 season, positioning him as the clear backup before Mayfield's injury forced him into the starting role.

Mayfield's play through three weeks has been poor; he is ranked among the lowest-rated QBs after three games, meaning the Buccaneers' passing game may actually improve with Jalon Daniels taking over despite Daniels being an undrafted rookie with minimal NFL experience.

Baker Mayfield's thumb injury is expected to keep him out for around three weeks, forcing the Buccaneers to turn to undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels as the starter.

Ashton Jeanty has 7 carries inside the 10-yard line this season (tied for the 4th-most). He's been hit in the backfield on 6 of them (85.7%). Only one RB in @​FantasyPtsData history has a higher rate over a 10+ inside-the-10 carry season (Alexander Mattison in 2023).

Mayfield will have an MRI today. If there is no ligament damage, he could return in a few weeks. But he’s going to likely miss time. Poor pass protection and holding onto the football too long caught up to him. It was a desperation throw on the final down. But as Tom Brady would say, he’d rather lose several games than become injured and not be there each week for his team. Tough line to walk.

Britain Covey had a 21-yard punt return wiped out by a holding penalty on Kelee Ringo in the third quarter against the Bears, contributing to the Eagles' penalty-plagued performance.

Saquon Barkley's production collapsed in the second half against Chicago. He rushed 11 times for 73 yards in the first half but managed only 4 carries for 9 yards in the second half as the Eagles' running game sputtered after halftime.

Jalen Hurts' performance in Year 1 under Mannion regressed significantly Monday night against Chicago after strong first two weeks. He threw for just 153 yards with no touchdown passes and a bad interception on fourth down in the third quarter; after halftime he passed for just 42 yards. Hurts has an unusual Monday night curse: eight career touchdowns and 15 interceptions on Mondays despite throwing 1,850 passes on Sundays and only 321 on Mondays—a 10-INT gap that shouldn't be possible statistically.

Kalif Raymond caught a 41-yard touchdown pass from Case Keenum, which was Keenum's longest TD pass since a 69-yarder to Terry McLaurin against the Eagles in the 2019 opener—seven years prior. Raymond was a primary target in the Bears' offensive attack against Philadelphia's elite secondary.

Case Keenum, the Bears' 3rd-string emergency starter who hadn't played since 2023 and had thrown one TD pass since 2021, shredded the Eagles' vaunted pass defense on national TV, completing 24-of-34 for 247 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. His 41-yard touchdown pass to Kalif Raymond was his longest TD since a 69-yarder to Terry McLaurin against the Eagles in the 2019 opener. This was the fourth time in Keenum's 14-year career—and the first time since 2019—he had passing and rushing touchdowns in the same game.

Geno Smith leads the 1-2 New York Jets, who will face the Bears next week. The source notes that Keenum will likely regain his starting spot for that matchup.

Andy Dalton threw an end-zone interception in the first half after briefly replacing Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia's 27-7 loss to Chicago.

Jalen Hurts struggled in Philadelphia's 27-7 loss to Chicago, throwing an interception. The source notes that Case Keenum completely outplayed Hurts, with multiple social media observers stating the gap was not even close. This performance dimmed Philadelphia's momentum after the Eagles entered the game 2-0 and among the true NFC contenders.

Caleb Williams was out for Monday Night Football vs. Philadelphia, forcing the Bears to start 38-year-old Case Keenum instead. The source does not specify the nature or timeline of Williams' absence.

38-year-old Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in a 27-7 win over Philadelphia, converting a QB sneak for an additional score. The source notes this was a high-level and steady showing from a quarterback whose last start was in 2023, and he was not sacked. Keenum's performance qualifies him among elite all-time company: he is only the second QB in NFL history (alongside Ryan Fitzpatrick) to win a game as starting QB for 7 different teams (Bears, Browns, Commanders, Broncos, Vikings, Rams, Texans). At 38+ years old with 240+ pass yards, 2+ pass TDs, and 1+ rush TD in a single game, Keenum joins Tom Brady, Drew Brees, John Elway, Doug Flutie, and Fran Tarkenton in an exclusive historical cohort.

Tight end Zach Ertz will make his return to the Eagles for the Week 3 game against the Chicago Bears, becoming active after Dallas Goedert's knee injury absence.

Quarterback Cole Payton is inactive for Week 3 against the Chicago Bears.

Quarterback Tanner McKee is inactive for Week 3 against the Chicago Bears, listed as emergency third quarterback.

Tight end Dallas Goedert is inactive for Week 3 against the Chicago Bears due to a knee injury.

Hollywood Brown is inactive for Week 3 against the Chicago Bears due to an ankle injury.

Jalen McMillan (knee) believed to have suffered re-aggravation of injury from camp; will receive second opinion, per @​JennaLaineESPN.

Also, based on the way Ashton Jeanty is moving, I think he’s playing through that ankle injury from August. If so, it makes even more sense for the Raiders to give Mike Washington Jr. more carries. [Retweeted](

Also, based on the way Ashton Jeanty is moving, I think he’s playing through that ankle injury from August. If so, it makes even more sense for the Raiders to give Mike Washington Jr. more carries. [Retweeted](

Ferguson suffered an ankle injury in the first half that limited his production to 22 snaps (26%); the source reports he is probably out against the Eagles.

Parkinson suffered a shoulder injury in the first half that limited his production to 37 snaps (43%); his injury status is to be determined heading into the Eagles game.

Allen received 36 snaps (71%) but after the first couple series, it appeared he was going to join Higbee as a two-headed monster, but then he disappeared from the passing game.

Higbee produced with 61 snaps (71%); it's good to see he can still produce when needed, and had the Rams won, he would have been the lead tight end.

Whittington received 21 snaps (24%) and was not targeted in the game.

Smith received 38 snaps (44%) but was not targeted in the game.

It was obviously Mumpfield's best game as a pro with 63 snaps (73%); he ran some really nice routes and Stafford was looking his way late in the game, a good sign for his development.

Adams stacked a second straight stellar outing with 71 snaps (83%), this one primarily against Patrick Surtain, one of the NFL's premier corners; he twice got open well behind the Denver defense but Stafford missed him.

Corum received 25 snaps (29%) and wasn't able to garner enough touches to get a lather up; a dropped pass early in the game was likely enough to limit his snaps in a game where the Rams game plan was to throw the football.

Williams showed why he's the Rams RB#1 with 61 snaps (71%) and 23 carries; his heart, toughness, and ability to make the first tackler miss, combined with his competitiveness and 'banger's mentality,' led to his getting the lion's share of reps in a physical game.

The Rams have moved away from lining up Stafford under center, a shift that may be part of the Broncos game plan or a broader offensive direction change. Moving away from under-center looks and play-action reduces Stafford's ability to attack defenses vertically, as opposing defenses can stay in umbrella coverage and crash the run game more effectively.

Ferguson suffered an ankle injury in the first half that limited his production. He received 22 snaps (26% of plays). The source reports he is probably out against the Eagles.

Parkinson suffered a shoulder injury in the first half that limited his production. He received 37 snaps (43% of plays). His status is to be determined for the upcoming game against the Eagles.

Allen received 36 snaps (71% of plays) but after the first couple series, it appeared he would join Higbee as a two-headed monster before he disappeared from the passing game.

Higbee produced with 61 snaps (71% of plays) and the source notes 'Good to see Higbee can still produce when needed.' Had the Rams won, he would have been the lead tight end.

Whittington received 21 snaps (24% of plays) and was not targeted in the game.

Smith received 38 snaps (44% of plays) but was not targeted in the game.

Mumpfield had his best game as a pro with 63 snaps (73% of plays), running really nice routes and getting Stafford's attention late in the game. The source notes this is 'a good sign' for his development.

Adams stacked a second straight stellar outing with 71 snaps (83% of plays), primarily against Patrick Surtain, one of the NFL's premier corners. He twice got open well behind the Denver defense but Stafford missed him, suggesting strong route-running and separation ability.

Corum received 25 snaps (29% of plays) and was unable to garner enough touches to get a lather up in a game where the Rams game plan was to throw the football. A dropped pass early in the game was likely enough to limit his snaps.

Williams showed why he's the Rams RB#1 with 61 snaps (71% of plays) and 23 carries. His heart, toughness, and ability to make the first tackler miss, combined with his competitiveness and 'banger's mentality,' led to his getting the lion's share of reps in a physical game.

Sean Payton praised Bryant's receiving skills and clutch performance in the Week 3 comeback win over the Rams, highlighting his ability to catch away from his body, high-point contested passes, and execute run-after-catch opportunities. Payton noted Bryant's hands and chemistry with QB Bo Nix on a critical two-point conversion: "He has real good hands away from his body. He high points the two-point play. It was really covered, and [QB] Bo [Nix] and he do a great job of just finding a throwing lane. Because of how he can catch, he's good with run after the catch. We saw a few snaps of it last night." The coach also referenced Bryant's strong training camp performance, suggesting he is a featured target in the Broncos offense.

Wide receiver highlighted by Sean Payton for strong hands away from his body and ability to high-point contested catches; Payton noted Bryant 'has real good hands away from his body' and 'high points the two-point play' despite tight coverage, with good run-after-catch ability demonstrated in training camp and the game against the Rams.

Quarterback praised by Sean Payton for his ability to find throwing lanes and work effectively with receivers; specifically highlighted for his connection with WR Pat Bryant on the two-point conversion, where he and Bryant 'do a great job of just finding a throwing lane' despite tight coverage.

Short-yardage back expected to be featured in goal-line and short-yardage situations; the source notes frustration with shotgun formations on third-and-2 or shorter, suggesting Prentice should be getting carries instead of pass plays in these situations.

Through three games in 2026, Love has thrown for 844 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions with a 52.4% completion rate; the Packers are 1-2 after losses to the Vikings (39-22) and Falcons (35-14), with only an unconvincing 20-17 overtime win over the Jets in Week 2.

Justin Jefferson got positive news FWIW I think this the same injury that De’Zhaun Stribling made worse when he came back and possibly Terrance Ferguson too. My guess is Jefferson misses Week 4. [Retweeted](

Keenum will start at quarterback for the Bears in place of the injured Caleb Williams.

Bagent cleared concussion protocol late last week and will serve as the backup quarterback for the Bears behind starter Case Keenum.

Williams is inactive for Monday Night Football due to a hamstring injury; Case Keenum will start in his place.

Goedert is inactive for Monday Night Football due to a knee injury.

Brown is inactive for Monday Night Football due to an ankle injury.

I wouldn't bother with Wright on the waiver wire this week, but he's a reason to not pay much for Gordon either [Quoted](

Justin Jefferson got positive news FWIW I think this the same injury that De’Zhaun Stribling made worse when he came back and possibly Terrance Ferguson too. My guess is Jefferson misses Week 4. [Quoted](

Trevor Lawrence has been pulled with at least 5 minutes left in 5 of the Jaguars’ last 11 regular-season games, each time leading by 20+. This has not happened any other time since at least 2000 The Jaguars offense is flat out dominating people. [Retweeted](

Listed as inactive for the Eagles-Bears game; wide receiver position affected.

Listed as inactive for the Eagles-Bears game; tight end position will be without him.

Cleared concussion protocol and will be active tonight, starting in place of Caleb Williams against the Eagles.

Missing the first game of his professional career due to an undisclosed injury or health issue; Tyson Bagent will start in his place.

Cole Payton is inactive for the Eagles against Chicago, unavailable at the quarterback position.

Tanner McKee is inactive for the Eagles but designated as the emergency third quarterback, providing backup depth at the position.

Marquise "Hollywood" Brown is inactive for the Eagles against Chicago, unavailable at the wide receiver position.

Dallas Goedert is inactive for the Eagles against Chicago, removing the tight end from the lineup for Week 3.

Tyson Bagent cleared concussion protocol and will be active for the Bears against Philadelphia, making him available to start in place of the inactive Caleb Williams.

Caleb Williams is inactive for the Bears' Week 3 game against Philadelphia, missing the first game of his professional career due to injury.

Jefferson suffered an ankle sprain in Minnesota's 23-16 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday but avoided any serious injury; there's a chance he could play this coming Sunday when the Vikings face Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium. The source notes this does not appear to be a long-term injury, and final injury reports will come out Friday afternoon to determine his status.

Bagent missed time while in the concussion protocol but is active for the Bears' Week 3 game. He was ruled questionable to play but will be available off the bench with Case Keenum starting at quarterback.

Keenum is expected to start at quarterback for the Bears against the Eagles after being able to practice all week, moving ahead of usual No. 2 Tyson Bagent who missed time in the concussion protocol.

Williams is ruled out for the Bears' Week 3 game against the Eagles. Chicago is expected to start third-string QB Case Keenum instead, as usual No. 2 Tyson Bagent missed time in the concussion protocol.

Dalton serves as Jalen Hurts' primary backup quarterback for the Eagles in Week 3, with Tanner McKee as the emergency third quarterback.

Wicks is among the active receivers for the Eagles in Week 3, part of the receiving corps filling in for the injured Hollywood Brown.

Moore is active for the first time this season after previously being a healthy scratch, gaining roster status as the Eagles deal with injuries to Hollywood Brown and other receivers.

Smith is among the active receivers for the Eagles in Week 3 against the Bears, with the receiving corps now including Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Britain Covey, and Elijah Moore.

Brown is ruled out with an injury. He was active for Week 1 but did not play any snaps, and the Eagles made an effort to get him more involved in Week 2 before his absence.

Ertz is temporarily elevated from the practice squad to replace the injured Dallas Goedert. It's unclear how much of a factor he will be in his first game coming back from an ACL injury that ended his 2025 season early, though the feeling is that he could still be a helpful player for the Eagles offense.

Goedert is ruled out with a knee injury that will likely cause him to miss multiple games. His absence forces the Eagles to temporarily elevate franchise legend Zach Ertz from the practice squad.

Bagent is active for the Bears but was in the concussion protocol and missed practice time, unlike Case Keenum who was able to practice all week and is expected to start at quarterback.

Williams is ruled out for the Bears' Week 3 game vs. Eagles. Case Keenum is expected to start as the Bears' third-string quarterback, with Tyson Bagent in the concussion protocol.

Moore is active for the first time this season after previously being a healthy scratch, gaining roster status as the Eagles deal with injuries at wide receiver.

Brown is ruled out for Week 3 after being active for Week 1 (no snaps) and seeing increased involvement in Week 2. His absence leaves the Eagles with DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Britain Covey, and Elijah Moore as active receivers.

Ertz was temporarily elevated from the practice squad to fill in for the injured Dallas Goedert. It is unclear how much of a factor he will be in his first game back from an ACL injury that ended his 2025 season early, though the feeling is that he could still be a helpful player for the Eagles offense.

Goedert is ruled out for Week 3 with a knee injury that will likely cause him to miss multiple games, creating a significant absence for the Eagles' offense.

CMC's gravity is crazy. Looks like they want to get him the ball on "arches" but the hole player jumps outside so Purdy quickly resets his feet and throws to Evans.

CMC's gravity is crazy. Looks like they want to get him the ball on "arches" but the hole player jumps outside so Purdy quickly resets his feet and throws to Evans.

Running back Rico Dowdle is listed as Did Not Participate on the Steelers injury report with a toe injury heading into Week 4 vs the Browns.

Wide receiver Tylan Wallace is listed as Did Not Participate on the Browns injury report with a knee injury heading into Week 4 vs the Steelers.

Rico Dowdle listed as DNP on Steelers injury report for Week 4 with a toe injury.

Tylan Wallace listed as DNP on Browns injury report for Week 4 with a knee injury.

Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) is expected to be available for Week 4 play according to head coach Sean McVay; he has missed the last two games due to injury but is one of the best receivers in the NFL when healthy and can function as a No. 1 receiver in fantasy leagues if he plays.

Tyson Bagent (concussion) officially active for Week 3. Expected to back up Case Keenum.

Tyson Bagent (concussion) officially active for Week 3. Expected to back up Case Keenum.

Kyle Shanahan says Trent Williams "should be good to go by Thursday" and he says that Mike Evans (ribs) and Dre Greenlaw (quad) "are in the same boat". GREAT news times 3 for the 49ers [Retweeted](

Puka Nacua is expected to practice this week and McVay is 'hopeful' he can play Sunday against the Eagles, signaling progress in his recovery.

Terrance Ferguson sustained a medial ankle sprain during Sunday's loss to the Broncos and is likely to miss Sunday's game against the Eagles; he has played 43 percent of the Rams' offensive snaps this season.

Colby Parkinson suffered an AC joint sprain in his shoulder during Sunday's loss to the Broncos and is day-to-day; he has played 61 percent of the Rams' offensive snaps this season.

Can Case Keenum shock the Eagles tonight?

James Cook in his last two games: 135 Rushing Yards + 6.43 YPC + TD 154 Rushing Yards + 6.42 YPC + TD BEAST.

Sean McVay is “hopeful” WR Puka Nacua can play in Week 4.

Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (ankle) is expected to miss Week 4, per HC Sean McVay.

Tylan Wallace did not participate in practice Monday, Sept. 28 due to a knee injury.

Laube is part of the Raiders' roster and participated in Kirk Cousins' post-victory In-N-Out ritual with teammates Fernando Mendoza and Caleb Rodgers after the team's win over the Saints.

Cousins has shined in the Raiders' first three games as the team improved to 3-0 against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, performing well enough that rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza won't be taking over the starting job any time soon.

Mendoza continues to watch from the sidelines as Kirk Cousins shines in the Raiders' first three games; drafted as the No. 1 overall pick to eventually take over Cousins' starting job, but won't be taking that role any time soon given Cousins' strong early-season performance.

Dalton entered the game when Hurts was being evaluated for a concussion and immediately threw a terrible interception to rookie safety Dillon Thieneman in the end zone during a critical goal-line sequence, costing the Eagles a probable touchdown.

Williams remained injured, which is why Case Keenum was pressed into duty as the Bears' third-string quarterback on Monday night. Keenum made a case to keep the starting job until Williams returned.

Bagent, the Bears' normal backup quarterback, did not play Monday night after being in concussion protocol most of the previous week, which is why Case Keenum was pressed into duty as the third-string starter.

Brown was traded to New England in the offseason, removing a key weapon from the Eagles' offense. His absence is cited as a contributing factor to Hurts' struggles in the new scheme, as Hurts lacked confidence and rarely made anything happen downfield.

Smith got stopped at the 1-yard line late in the first half, but the Eagles scrambled to get a snap off with one second remaining on the clock before halftime, allowing Hurts to score on a quarterback sneak as time expired.

Raymond was found wide open in the middle of the Eagles' secondary by Keenum and ran for a 41-yard touchdown in the third quarter, extending Chicago's lead to 20-7 and highlighting the Eagles' defensive struggles.

Barkley had a run down to the 1-yard line during a critical goal-line sequence in the second quarter, setting up the Eagles to run the tush push (nearly automatic touchdown). However, Hurts' concurrent concussion evaluation forced Andy Dalton to enter the game, and Dalton threw an interception in the end zone instead, denying Philadelphia a probable touchdown.

Keenum, the Bears' third-string quarterback pressed into duty, completely outplayed Jalen Hurts on Monday night, finishing 24 of 34 for 247 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions with a 110.8 passer rating. Appearing with his eighth NFL team, Keenum made a case to keep the starting job until injured starter Caleb Williams returned, playing well enough to overshadow the Eagles' offense in a 27-7 Bears victory.

Hurts was sent to the medical tent for a concussion evaluation after being hit late by Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson as he went out of bounds. The evaluation forced Hurts to miss a critical goal-line sequence where Saquon Barkley reached the 1-yard line and the Eagles were set to run the tush push (nearly automatic touchdown), but Andy Dalton threw an interception in the end zone instead. Hurts did not have a concussion but the evaluation cost Philadelphia a probable seven points.

Hurts was dominated by Case Keenum on Monday night, finishing 16 of 25 for 153 yards with a 64.2 passer rating—well below his typical standard. He completed just 15 of 22 for 140 yards by the time the Bears built a 20-point lead midway through the fourth quarter, showing a lack of confidence in the new scheme and without A.J. Brown (traded to New England). He had just one completion of 20 yards or more and threw an interception in the third quarter where he didn't see linebacker T.J. Edwards underneath, matching the Eagles' first-down total with his INT count in that quarter alone.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was evaluated for a concussion after taking a big hit from D'Marco Jackson during the Week 3 Monday Night Football game against Chicago.

Veteran quarterback Case Keenum will reportedly get the start against the Eagles on Monday night in Week 3, with both Caleb Williams (hamstring injury) and Tyson Bagent (concussion recovery) unavailable or limited.

Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent suffered a concussion while relieving Caleb Williams in Week 2; he has since cleared concussion protocol but missed a chunk of practices, leading to Case Keenum being named the starter for Week 3 against Philadelphia.

Bears starting quarterback Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and was carted off the field, forcing him to miss the Week 3 Monday Night Football matchup against Philadelphia; this comes after a red-hot start where the Bears defeated Carolina 59-37 in Week 1.

Piss missile by Purdy on third-and-12

Evans suffered a rib injury in Sunday's game against Arizona and left shortly before halftime; Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Monday it is not expected to be long-term and Evans should be managed in practice this week but is not expected to miss significant time.

Kendre Miller is expected to assume an increased role in the Saints' rushing attack following Travis Etienne Jr.'s hamstring injury; the source states that "Kendre Miller and Alvin Kamara will have to take control of the rushing attack for the foreseeable future" as the Saints prepare for their Monday night matchup against the Falcons.

With Travis Etienne Jr. sidelined by hamstring injury, Alvin Kamara is expected to assume an increased role in the Saints' rushing attack alongside Kendre Miller; the source notes that "Kendre Miller and Alvin Kamara will have to take control of the rushing attack for the foreseeable future" as the team prepares for a Monday night matchup against the Falcons.

Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter and is expected to miss time; head coach Kellen Moore confirmed Etienne will have "time lost" with the injury occurring to his left leg during a 16-yard run when he slowed down and took a hard hit out of bounds. The injury is particularly impactful given Etienne was a vital offseason acquisition to elevate the Saints' rushing attack.

McVay: Rams "hopeful" Puka Nacua (hip) will play Week 4.

If Dowdle sits out, Jaylen Warren will receive most of the work and will be a No. 2 running back in fantasy leagues.

Dowdle (toe) did not participate in practice Monday, Sept. 28; the Steelers only held a walkthrough, so this is an estimation. He did not play in Week 3 and seems unlikely to be available for Week 4 on short rest.

Dowdle was listed as out of practice with a toe injury ahead of Thursday's game against the Browns.

Sam Darnold has more passing TDs than: Drake Maye Justin Herbert Baker Mayfield Daniel Jones Cam Ward CJ Stroud Malik Willis Sam Darnold has played one game.

Sam Darnold has more passing TDs than: Drake Maye Justin Herbert Baker Mayfield Daniel Jones Cam Ward CJ Stroud Malik Willis Sam Darnold has played one game.

Sam Darnold has more passing TDs than: Drake Maye Justin Herbert Baker Mayfield Daniel Jones Cam Ward CJ Stroud Malik Willis Sam Darnold has played one game.

Sam Darnold has more passing TDs than: Drake Maye Justin Herbert Baker Mayfield Daniel Jones Cam Ward CJ Stroud Malik Willis Sam Darnold has played one game.

Sam Darnold has more passing TDs than: Drake Maye Justin Herbert Baker Mayfield Daniel Jones Cam Ward CJ Stroud Malik Willis Sam Darnold has played one game.

Sam Darnold has more passing TDs than: Drake Maye Justin Herbert Baker Mayfield Daniel Jones Cam Ward CJ Stroud Malik Willis Sam Darnold has played one game.

Sam Darnold has more passing TDs than: Drake Maye Justin Herbert Baker Mayfield Daniel Jones Cam Ward CJ Stroud Malik Willis Sam Darnold has played one game.

Running back Rico Dowdle was the Steelers' lone non-participant, still dealing with a toe injury that kept him out of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Running back Rico Dowdle remains a non-participant in practice due to a toe injury that kept him out of Sunday's game against the Bengals; his status for Thursday's short-week matchup against Cleveland remains uncertain.

Rico Dowdle (toe) listed as DNP Monday.

Darren Waller is a top tight end waiver target for Week 4, facing a Detroit Lions defense that allows the most fantasy points to the position.

Marcus Mariota is a top-tier streaming option for Week 4 against the Colts, as he is expected to start and provides fantasy value with his legs.

Jacoby Brissett is ranked at the top of waiver quarterbacks for Week 4, coming off a strong performance against San Francisco and facing a favorable matchup against the Giants.

Malik Washington saw a significant increase in target-per-route-run rate to 29.4% in Week 3, potentially benefiting from Devon Achane's injury as a short-area target option.

Keenan Allen is identified as the top wide receiver waiver target following a strong performance in the first game without Alec Pierce.

Jamie Eisenberg notes Kendre Miller is a viable waiver target because he is only 4% rostered, and while he may see more carries than Alvin Kamara, his overall fantasy value remains lower.

Jamie Eisenberg values Alvin Kamara over Kendre Miller due to a higher ceiling and expected involvement in the passing game, despite the Saints' overall poor running back group performance.

Jamie Eisenberg notes uncertainty regarding Jalen Wright's role due to a foot injury and the team's history of splitting snaps between Wright and Oli Gordon, though Wright has served as the lead back when Devon Achane was out in 2025.

Jamie Eisenberg ranks Braylon Allen as the top waiver wire priority, noting he handled all 17 running back touches after Breece Hall's injury and plays in an offense expected to be better than the Dolphins'.

Blair received 13 snaps on offense and 14 snaps on special teams in Week 3 and is chipping away at Jahan Dotson's playing time. Harold Fannin notes the Falcons are experimenting with receiver snap counts, and Blair is one of the players cutting into Dotson's role.

Zaccheaus received 24 snaps in Week 3 and is chipping away at Jahan Dotson's playing time. Harold Fannin notes the Falcons are experimenting with receiver snap counts, and Zaccheaus is one of the players cutting into Dotson's role.

Robinson received 19 snaps on offense and 3 snaps on special teams in Week 3. Harold Fannin notes that Robinson hesitated on a return in Week 1, similar to Zachariah Branch's costly return decision in Week 3, indicating the Falcons have yet to unlock consistency from their return game.

Branch received 13 snaps on offense and 5 snaps on special teams in Week 3. Harold Fannin notes that Branch made a weird decision to return on special teams that cost the Falcons yards, similar to Brian Robinson's hesitation in Week 1, indicating the Falcons have yet to unlock consistency from their return game.

Robinson received 51 snaps in Week 3 against Green Bay. The Falcons' commitment to running the ball and 13 personnel packages suggests Robinson will remain a focal point of the offense.

London received 66 snaps in Week 3 and is the only receiver standing out in the Falcons' snap count distribution. Harold Fannin notes that while the team is experimenting with receiver snap counts, London is the clear leader at the position.

Dotson received 47 snaps in Week 3 but his playing time is being chipped away by Chris Blair and Olamide Zaccheaus. Harold Fannin notes the Falcons are experimenting with receiver snap counts with nobody but Drake London standing out, and Dotson needs to make a leap soon to secure consistent volume.

Woerner received 43 snaps in Week 3 and is getting a ton of run in the Falcons' tight-end-heavy offense under Stefanski and Rees. The team's heavy reliance on three tight ends and 13 personnel packages suggests Woerner will maintain significant playing time.

Pitts received 42 snaps in Week 3 and is getting a ton of run in the Falcons' tight-end-heavy offense under Stefanski and Rees, who frequently use three tight ends. The team's commitment to 13 personnel packages suggests sustained volume for Pitts.

Muse is pulling down about 18% of offensive snaps and has played himself into a real role as a blocking specialist in the Falcons' tight-end-heavy offense under Stefanski and Rees. With the team's commitment to running the ball and 13 personnel packages, Muse's role is expected to remain stable.

Hooper has been on the field for nearly 30% of offensive snaps in 2026 under Kevin Stefanski and Tommy Rees, who lean heavily on tight ends. The Falcons love Hooper's well-rounded game, familiar to Stefanski from their shared time in Cleveland, and he is expected to maintain significant role in 13 personnel packages as the team loves to run the ball.

Despite being paid as a quality WR3, Flournoy had eight total targets but only two receptions against Baltimore. The source notes the Cowboys have praised him as one of the better WR3s in the NFL, but he must do more with that volume. The implication is that his target share does not translate to production, raising concerns about his fantasy value despite the offensive opportunity.

Schoonmaker continues to under-deliver on his second-round draft capital and is not functioning as an offensive weapon for the Cowboys. Beyond his lack of production, he actively cost the team on Sunday with a false start penalty that the source identifies as 'one of the bigger butterfly effect moments from the game' as it dramatically changed what Dallas could do while trying to win. The source emphasizes that while a player can be helpful without being an offensive weapon, Schoonmaker is neither helpful nor productive.

Ferguson's stock took a hit despite a critical touchdown during Dallas' rally. He was charged with a fumble in the game, though the source notes the fumble was debatable in terms of whether he had full possession before it happened. Regardless of the call's accuracy, the narrative that Ferguson has a fumbling issue will persist, and this performance reinforces that concern for fantasy purposes.

Pickens was one of two elite receivers proving their draft hype week in and week out. Of Dak Prescott's 25 completions, 14 went to Pickens and CeeDee Lamb combined. Prescott was 14 of 19 (73.7%) when targeting these two specifically, but only 11 of 21 (52.4%) when targeting everyone else. The source argues this efficiency gap demonstrates that Pickens and Lamb are the clear money-makers for the offense and should continue to receive heavy target volume.

Lamb was one of two elite receivers proving their draft hype week in and week out. Of Dak Prescott's 25 completions, 14 went to Lamb and George Pickens combined. Prescott was 14 of 19 (73.7%) when targeting these two specifically, but only 11 of 21 (52.4%) when targeting everyone else. The source argues this efficiency gap demonstrates that Lamb and Pickens are the clear money-makers for the offense and should continue to receive heavy target volume.

Knox caught his lone target in Week 3 to reach 233 career receptions, tying Cole Beasley for 15th place on Buffalo's all-time receptions list; one more reception will move him into sole possession of 15th place.

Shakir broke his tie with Jay Riemersma to take over 17th place on the Bills' all-time receptions list with 205 career receptions after catching one pass in Week 3.

Allen joined Jim Brown (1958), Stephen Davis (1999), and Priest Holmes (2003) as the only players in NFL history to open a season with multiple rushing touchdowns in each of the first three games; his two rushing touchdowns in Week 3 gave him 85 career rushing touchdowns, tying Marshawn Lynch for 17th place on the NFL's all-time rushing-touchdown list, and 108 for his Bills career, tying Andre Reed and Thurman Thomas for the most touchdowns in franchise history.

Allen joined Jim Brown (1958), Stephen Davis (1999), and Priest Holmes (2003) as the only players in NFL history to open a season with multiple rushing touchdowns in each of the first three games. His two rushing touchdowns in Week 3 gave him 85 career rushing touchdowns, tying Marshawn Lynch for 17th place on the NFL's all-time rushing-touchdown list, and 108 for his Bills career, tying Andre Reed and Thurman Thomas for the most touchdowns in franchise history.

Knox caught his lone target in Week 3, giving him 233 career receptions and tying Cole Beasley for 15th place on Buffalo's all-time receptions list; one more reception would move him into sole possession of that spot.

Shakir broke his tie with Jay Riemersma to take over 17th place on the Bills' all-time receptions list with one catch in Week 3, now holding 205 career receptions.

Prescott completed 25 passes in the Ravens game, with 14 going to CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens combined. He was significantly more efficient when targeting these two (14 of 19) versus everyone else (11 of 21), suggesting the offense should lean more heavily on its top two receivers.

Henry faced a strong defensive effort from the Cowboys, particularly from Jaishawn Barham. While the Cowboys didn't fully neutralize Henry, they took care of him when the moments mattered most in the Ravens game.

Pickens was one of Dak Prescott's two primary targets against Baltimore. Of Prescott's 25 completions, 14 went to Pickens and CeeDee Lamb combined. Prescott was 14 of 19 when targeting these two specifically versus 11 of 21 when targeting everyone else, proving week in and week out that they are very much worth the hype and represent where the money is made for the team.

Lamb was one of Dak Prescott's two primary targets against Baltimore. Of Prescott's 25 completions, 14 went to Lamb and George Pickens combined. Prescott was 14 of 19 when targeting these two specifically versus 11 of 21 when targeting everyone else, proving week in and week out that they are very much worth the hype and represent where the money is made for the team.

Flournoy had eight total targets in the Ravens game but only two receptions. Despite being regarded as one of the better WR3s in the NFL and being paid accordingly by the Cowboys, he failed to do more with that volume of targets in a game the team lost by three points.

Schoonmaker, a second-round draft pick, is not an offensive weapon for the Cowboys and has under-delivered on his draft status. More critically, he cost the team on Sunday with a false start penalty that was one of the bigger butterfly-effect moments of the game, dramatically changing what Dallas was able to do as they tried to win. His mistakes add up despite not being an offensive weapon.

Ferguson had a fumble in the game (though debatable whether he had full possession before it happened) and despite scoring a critical touchdown during Dallas' rally, the narrative that he has a fumbling issue will persist. The fumble was costly in a game the Cowboys lost by three points.

Branch made a weird decision to return on that cost the Falcons yards in Week 3; the Falcons have yet to unlock any sort of consistency from their return game despite having talent and good blockers.

Robinson logged 51 offensive snaps in Week 3 as the Falcons' primary running back in a run-heavy system that features 13 personnel frequently.

Dotson's playing time is being chipped away by Blair and Zaccheaus in the Falcons' receiver rotation; he logged 47 offensive snaps in Week 3 as the team experiments with receiver snap counts and nobody but London stands out.

London is the only receiver standing out in snap counts with 66 offensive snaps in Week 3; the Falcons are experimenting with receiver snap counts and nobody else has emerged, with Dotson's playing time being chipped away by Blair and Zaccheaus.

Muse has played himself into a real role as a blocking specialist in the Falcons' three-tight-end system, pulling down about 18% of offensive snaps in Week 3; the team loves to run the ball and is not expecting sharp declines in 13 personnel usage going forward.

Hooper has been on the field for nearly 30% of offensive snaps in the Falcons' three-tight-end system and is a key part of the scheme; the coaching staff values his well-rounded game from his shared time with Stefanski in Cleveland, and the team is not expecting sharp declines in 13 personnel usage going forward.

Woerner is receiving significant snap count volume in the Falcons' three-tight-end system; he logged 43 offensive snaps in Week 3 and is part of the team's deliberate scheme that leans heavily on tight ends, with the coaching staff not expecting sharp declines in 13 personnel usage going forward.

Pitts is receiving heavy snap count volume in the Falcons' new three-tight-end system under Kevin Stefanski and Tommy Rees; he logged 42 offensive snaps in Week 3 and is part of a deliberate scheme that leans heavily on tight ends, with the team using 13 personnel frequently and not expecting sharp declines in that usage going forward.

Evans left the Week 3 win over Arizona with a rib injury and is day-to-day; Shanahan stated the injury "shouldn't be long-term" and Evans will be evaluated throughout the week, with a chance to play against Denver on Sunday, though he appears the biggest doubt of the three injured veterans to be involved.

Day-to-day with rib injury after leaving Week 3 win over Arizona Cardinals; Shanahan stated the injury 'shouldn't be long-term' and Evans will be evaluated throughout the week, but he appears the biggest doubt to play against Denver on Sunday.

Parkinson played through a hamstring injury in Week 3 and appeared to avoid a reinjury; he could have a larger role in Week 4 if Ferguson isn't ready, though Ferguson remains the preferred option at tight end.

Higbee skyrocketed to a 75% route share in Week 3 after being at 11% through two weeks; the Rams elevated him due to Terrance Ferguson's ankle injury and Colby Parkinson playing through a hamstring injury, creating a significant opportunity for increased volume.

Ferguson injured his ankle in the first quarter of Week 3 and couldn't build on his Week 2 breakout; he returned to the game but tweaked the injury when receiving the ball and played limited snaps thereafter, finishing with one catch on nine routes.

Whittington was active after missing the previous game with an injury but finished without a target on 14 routes, indicating limited offensive involvement despite returning to the lineup.

Mumpfield gained in snap and route share (both in the 70s) and scored a 48-yard TD against Broncos CB Riley Moss in Week 3, but remains a deep-league option with just 15% target rate for the season and only two targets on 20 routes in the previous game; a dynasty stash only if Nacua misses extended time.

Lamb ranks eighth in yards per route run at 3.4 among qualified receivers this season, tied with Brock Bowers and showing solid efficiency.

Bowers ranks seventh in yards per route run at 3.4 among qualified receivers this season, showing solid efficiency metrics.

Kittle ranks sixth in yards per route run at 3.6 among qualified receivers this season, showing solid efficiency in his route production.

Kincaid ranks fourth in yards per route run at 3.9 among qualified receivers this season, tied with Drake London and showing efficient production.

London ranks third in yards per route run at 3.9 among qualified receivers this season, showing solid efficiency metrics.

Smith-Njigba ranks second in yards per route run at 4.6 among qualified receivers this season, demonstrating strong efficiency in his route-running production.

Flowers leads all qualified receivers in yards per route run at 9.0, significantly ahead of second place (4.6), indicating elite efficiency and production rate this season.

Adams has 23 targets, 332 yards, and two TDs in two games with Puka Nacua (hip) out of the lineup; ranks fifth in yards per route run (3.7) among qualified receivers this season, indicating elite efficiency and volume opportunity.

Flowers leads the NFL in yards per route at 9.0 this season, per NextGenStats, significantly outpacing the second-place receiver and indicating elite efficiency and production potential.

Mumpfield played 60 snaps (73%) and ran 44 routes (75%), receiving 8 targets (17%) for 93 yards and 1 TD; he maintained consistent involvement as the Rams' second receiver behind Adams.

Adams has accumulated 23 targets, 332 yards, and 2 TDs in two games with Puka Nacua (hip) sidelined; he played 68 snaps (83%) and ran 52 routes (88%) in Week 3, receiving 13 targets (25%) for 137 yards and 1 TD, demonstrating elite target volume and efficiency as the Rams' primary receiver.

Higbee played 60 snaps (73%) and ran 44 routes (75%), receiving 11 targets (23%) for 62 yards and 1 TD; he led Rams tight ends in snap share, route participation, and target volume.

Corum saw reduced opportunity in Week 3 as Williams took 71% of snaps and 22 of 32 RB touches; while this isn't indicative of a permanent role change, it serves as a reminder of Corum's floor and suggests the non-injury-contingency ceiling argument depended on the Rams being a truly dominant team that would pile up Q4 rush attempts every week.

Williams handled a larger-than-usual workload, taking 71% of snaps and 22 of 32 RB opportunities while accumulating 158 total yards (15 carries for 88 yards, 6 receptions for 70 yards); his snap share drops to 63% excluding two-minute drills, but his dominance of passing-down work was significant despite the Rams leading for most of the night.

Flournoy played 47 snaps (66%) and ran 30 routes (68%), receiving 8 targets (20%) for 22 yards; his 34% air yards share and 17% yards share indicate high target allocation but limited efficiency.

Lamb played 58 snaps (82%) and ran 37 routes (84%), receiving 8 targets (20%) for 112 yards; his 28% air yards share and 41% yards share demonstrate elite efficiency and target volume in the Cowboys passing game.

Pickens played 60 snaps (85%) and ran 38 routes (86%), leading Cowboys receivers with 11 targets (28%) for 82 yards; his 30% air yards share and 27% target participation rate demonstrate elite target volume and route tree depth.

Ferguson played 48 snaps (68%) and ran 32 routes (73%), receiving 3 targets (13%) for 23 yards and 1 TD; he led Cowboys tight ends in route participation and maintained consistent involvement.

Goodson is flagged as a stock-up candidate following Week 3, suggesting emerging opportunity or positive performance trajectory in the Cowboys backfield.

Williams played 54 snaps (76%) and ran 21 routes (48%), handling 19 carries for 98 yards and 2 TDs plus 5 receptions for 0 yards; he received 3 targets (8%) and averaged -8 yards per target, showing heavy rushing volume but limited passing-game efficiency.

Andrews suffered a hand injury in Week 3 but returned to play, creating uncertainty around his availability and potential impact on target distribution going forward.

Flowers is flagged as a stock-up candidate following Week 3, indicating positive momentum and potential breakout trajectory.

Flowers has dramatically increased his crossing route usage to 52.2% of his routes in 2026 under Declan Doyle, a sharp rise from his prior three seasons of 10.7%, 13.8%, and 14.1%; this represents a significant role expansion and route-tree diversification that could enhance his target volume and efficiency.

Moore played 31 snaps (53%) and ran 9 routes (38%), showing limited involvement in the Ravens' Week 3 game.

Bateman played 51 snaps (88%) and ran 20 routes (83%), maintaining high snap and route participation in Week 3.

29% snap share, 17 snaps; 15 routes (63% route rate); 6 targets, 51 receiving yards; 30% target share, 27% air yards share; 46% TPR; 31% snap%, 48% route%, 27% target%.

88% snap share, 51 snaps; 20 routes (83% route rate); 3 targets, 36 receiving yards; 15% target share, 19% air yards share; 16% TPR; 87% snap%, 85% route%, 18% target%.