Jordan Mason, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Travis Etienne Jr.: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 3

Throughout the first two weeks of the NFL season, several backfields have begun to shift. In Washington, a seventh-round rookie has jumped to the top spot, while Travis Etienne Jr., who was able to reclaim the starting job after being demoted in 2024. In this piece, we will look at three intriguing running back names […]

Dalton Kincaid - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 3 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end TE1 ANALYSIS: Dalton Kincaid showed flashes of upside in his rookie season, but took a significant step back in his second season. As a rookie, Kincaid caught 73 passes for 673 yards and two scores. However, in Year 2, the former first-round pick took the […]

Khalil Shakir - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 3 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir operated as the team's primary wideout in 2024 but has taken on a smaller role to begin the 2025 season. Last season, Shakir enjoyed a career season, catching 76 passes for 821 receiving yards and four touchdowns. In […]

Keon Coleman - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 3 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-12 Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman struggled to find consistency in his debut campaign but appears to have taken a significant step forward in his second season. As a rookie, the former second-round pick caught just 29 passes for 556 yards and four touchdowns. […]

Jaylen Waddle - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 3 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) enters Thursday's game carrying a questionable tag due to a shoulder injury. Waddle opened this week as a full participant but popped up in the injury report on Tuesday. He logged two straight limited sessions, which resulted in […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trey Benson, Cam Skattebo, Kayshon Boutte Fantasy Football Outlooks

Every season, players who are not expected to have a significant role can climb the depth chart rather quickly and establish themselves as just-roster fantasy assets. In this piece, we will look at two emerging running backs and a young wide receiver who will have seen a significant role throughout the opening two weeks of […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Wan'Dale Robinson, Elic Ayomanor, Quentin Johnston Fantasy Football Outlooks

Through the first two weeks of the season, many depth receivers have emerged as key parts of their offense. Despite opening the season in a lower role, they have emerged as key parts of their team's passing attacks and have been among the most productive players in fantasy at their position. In this piece, we […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Quinshon Judkins, Blake Corum, Bhayshul Tuten Fantasy Football Outlooks

Every season, several No. 2 running backs quickly take over their respective backfield. Last season, rookie running back Bucky Irving was able to take the lead role in the second half and emerged as the al euag-eiwnner. In this piece, we will look at three running backs who opened the season in depth roles but […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jake Browning, Mac Jones, Cooper Kupp Fantasy Football Outlooks

Even though we are just two weeks into the NFL season, we have seen injuries impact many offensive units. For example, in Cincinnati and San Francisco, they have already turned to their second-string QB to lead their offense. In this piece, we will look at the two most-added QBs of the past week and a […]

Josh Downs Not Practicing on Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (ankle) was unable to practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status. If he is unable to log a limited session by the end of the week, he could be in danger of missing their Week 3 […]

Tyler Warren Sidelined on Wednesday with Toe Injury

Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren (toe) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report due to a toe injury. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status during the week, as he could be dealing with a serious injury. Through his first two games in the NFL, the former Penn […]

Brock Purdy Logs Limited Practice on Wednesday, Could be Backup in Week 3

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) logged a limited practice on Wednesday and has "a chance" to play as the backup in Week 3, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Purdy was unable to play in Week 2 due to a "turf toe variant" and this shoulder injury. However, seeing him already upgraded […]

D'Andre Swift Limited on Wednesday

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (quadriceps) was limited during Wednesday's practice due to a quadriceps injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the week in case this injury begins to linger. However, seeing him open the week in limited capacity should not put him in danger of missing their Week 3 […]

NFL WR Power Rankings: Every Team's Top Wide Receiver for Week 3

With Week 2 in the books, let’s rank each team’s top wide receiver. While some teams have several high-end pas catchers, in this ranking, we only include one representative from each t...

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Listed as Starting Running Back Ahead of Week 3

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is listed as the team's starting running back, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Throughout the first two weeks of the season, Croskey-Merritt has had a sizeable role in the offense, but he has typically been deployed as the No. 2 option, behind Austin Ekeler. However, with […]

RJ Harvey - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 3 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-14 Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey has had a slow start to his NFL career. After competing for the starting job alongside veteran J.K. Dobbins during training camp, the coaching staff has opted to lean on the more experienced back through the opening […]

TreVeyon Henderson - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 3 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The New England Patriots bolstered their running back room in the second round of the draft by selecting top prospect TreVeyon Henderson out of Ohio State. While the former Buckeye flashed immense upside during the preseason, Henderson has seen his workload monitored during […]

Time to Drop Dylan Sampson? Fantasy Football Week 3 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Dylan Sampson was able to spend all of training camp and the preseason in a lead role as fellow rookie Quinshon Judkins was away from the team after being arrested for domestic violence. However, with Judkins not only rejoining the team but also making his NFL debut this past weekend, […]

Quentin Johnston WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston enjoyed another impressive outing during their Week 2 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders and has reached must-roster territory. In this contest, Johnston caught three of his seven targets for 71 yards and a touchdown. The […]

When Is Brock Purdy Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 3)

San Francisco 40ers quarterback Brock Purdy joins the long list of high-end players on the roster who are sidelined. Currently, tight George Kittle (hamstring) and top wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) are both on the injured list and are in danger of missing a significant part of the season. Purdy was unable to play in […]

When Is Xavier Worthy Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 3)

Kansas City Chiefs second-year wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) was a popular breakout pick in drafts this season. As a rookie, Worthy had a slow start but was able to emerge as a key part of the offense during the stretch run and the postseason. However, Worthy suffered a shoulder injury on the opening drive […]

Trey Benson RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After operating as James Conner's clear No. 2 option and being viewed as nothing more than a handcuff during his rookie season, Trey Benson has begun to see his workload increase drastically in 2025. During their Week 1 contest against the New Orleans […]

Bhayshul Tuten RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following the trade that sent No. 2 running back Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles, rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten was able to jump up the depth chart. In their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon, the rookie running back was […]

When Is Joe Mixon Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 3)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon was the team's workhorse during his debut campaign with the club last season. He played a key role in the offense, and he helped them reach the Divisional Round in the postseason. However, during training camp, the veteran running back has been sidelined due to a foot/ankle injury and […]

Wan'Dale Robinson WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After a modest showing in Week 1, New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson enjoyed a career game during their loss to the Dallas Cowboys this past weekend. In their thrilling overtime loss at the hands of their divisional foe, Robinson […]

Kayshon Boutte WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Even after signing Stefon Diggs in the offseason, the New England Patriots lack a prominent WR1. Last season, rookie QB Drake Maye struggled to produce consistency as the Patriots did not have top playmakers in the offense. However, with Diggs working his […]

Cam Skattebo RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After battling injuries throughout all of training and the majority of the preseason, fourth-round rookie Cam Skattebo had a minimal role in their season-opening loss to the Washington Commanders. In this contest, the Arizona State product saw just seven total offensive snaps and took […]

Elic Ayomanor WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor has begun to carve out a prominent role in the passing attack. After logging 43 total offensive snaps in Week 1, Ayomanor was able to take his production to the next level in Week 2. […]

Joe Burrow to Undergo Surgery, Out at Least Three Months

According to Jordan Schultz, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) is slated to undergo surgery on his toe and is expected to miss at least the next three months. Burrow was lifted from Sunday's victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars due to this injury. Following the contest, Brurow was revealed to have suffered Grade 3 turf […]

Quinshon Judkins Will See 10-15 Snaps in Debut

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins is slated to see 10-15 snaps in his NFL debut on Sunday. While Judkins was able to practice with the team leading up to this contest against the Ravens, it appears the Browns will closely monitor his workload in this game. Judkins was unable to play in the […]