Ronnie Stanley At Practice On Thursday

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday but was back on the field for Thursday's practice. Stanley is dealing with some sort of ankle injury, but his return is good news for his potential Week 3 availability against the Dallas Cowboys. Needless to say, his availability will be important for protecting […]

Jaylen Waddle - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Don't Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should consider benching Jaylen Waddle for Week 3 against the Seahawks due to the uncertainty surrounding the Dolphins' quarterback situation. With Tua Tagovailoa on IR with a concussion, backup quarterback Skylar Thompson will be starting, significantly impacting Waddle’s fantasy outlook. Last […]

Kyle Hamilton, Nate Wiggins Back At Ravens Practice

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (back) and Nate Wiggins (concussion, neck) were back on the practice field on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday. Hamilton sat out with a back injury, while Wiggins was absent after missing the Week 2 game against the Las Vegas Raiders following a car accident. Wiggins was seen wearing a […]

D.J. Moore - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: While the Chicago Bears offense is struggling, wide receiver D.J. Moore's current target share is too high for fantasy managers to fade him, even with Caleb Williams struggling to get the ball to his receivers. Moore already has 18 targets through the first two […]

Sheldon Rankins, B.J. Hill Not Practicing On Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackles Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) and B.J. Hill (hamstring) are not practicing on Thursday due to hamstring injuries. This is not great news heading into a matchup with the Washington Commanders, who are sixth in the NFL in rushing yards per game (176.5) thus far. Conversely, the Bengals have allowed the seventh most […]

Jerry Jeudy - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has played well so far this season, consistently outperforming Amari Cooper. Cooper has four drops on the season and just five catches for 27 yards. That's despite his 17 targets. So, is Jeudy the new No. 1 […]

David Montgomery - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should confidently start David Montgomery in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals as an RB2 option. While Montgomery's stat line from last week was 11 carries for 34 yards and one touchdown, which wasn’t overwhelming, his ability to find the end zone […]

Amari Cooper - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper has struggled in the early stages of the 2024 season. While his talent and the fact he's played 95% and 88% of the team's snaps means he can't be a full fade, he should be cautiously used […]

Jake Ferguson Practicing For Second Consecutive Day

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (knee) practiced again on Thursday following a limited practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury. It appears the third-year pro out of Wisconsin has a real chance to play in Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens after missing the Week 2 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Ferguson […]

Xavier Worthy - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy rates as a high-end WR3 heading into his team's Week 3 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Worthy is a high-risk, high-reward player at this point. In Week 1, he turned his three touches into two touchdowns, but […]

Alec Pierce - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has gotten off to a strong start to the season, serving as a top downfield threat for quarterback Anthony Richardson. Through two games, Pierce has eight catches for 181 yards and two touchdowns. The more I watch Colts […]

Jordan Love Practicing In Pads On Thursday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (knee) was seen practicing in pads on Thursday. Love sprained his left MCL in the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil and was inactive for last week's win over the Indianapolis Colts. He returned to the practice field on Wednesday and appears to have taken a […]

Patriots vs. Jets: NFL Inactives and Injury Updates for TNF Include Breece Hall, C.J. Mosley, Jabrill Peppers, David Andrews, Mike Onwenu, and more

The 2024 NFL season has gotten out to a slow start on offense, and we're likely in for a low-scoring game in Week 3's Thursday Night Football contest between two AFC East foes. Aaron Rodgers is set to play in his first home game since suffering a torn Achilles in Week 1 of last season, […]

Tank Bigsby Will Play In Week 3

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said that running back Tank Bigsby (shoulder) is OK and will play in Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. Bigsby injured his shoulder during a kickoff in the Week 2 loss to the Cleveland Browns but was able to return. The 23-year-old didn't play a […]

Marvin Harrison Jr - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Marvin Harrison Jr is a must-start with WR1 upside in Week 3 After Week 1, concerns swirled around Marvin Harrison Jr., who caught just one of three targets for minimal yards in the Cardinals' loss to the Bills. Rumors also surfaced that his relationship […]

Joe Burrow - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should start Joe Burrow in Week 3 against the Commanders despite the Bengals' early struggles. Burrow bounced back in Week 2 with a solid performance, throwing for 258 yards and two touchdowns, showing signs of regaining his form.  Washington's secondary has been […]

Evan Engram "A Little Further Away" To Play On Monday

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said that tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) "is a little further away" in terms of being able to play in Week 3 on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills, and the team is going to take his status day by day. Engram injured his hamstring during pre-game warmups last […]

Xavier Worthy - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Flex/WR3 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should consider starting Xavier Worthy as a Flex option in Week 3 against the Falcons despite his quiet performance last week. While Worthy only managed two catches for 17 yards against the Bengals, the game flow limited his opportunities, and Cincinnati's defense […]

Justin Herbert Practicing On Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (ankle) is wearing a yellow jersey and is dressed for practice on Thursday after he was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday in the first practice of the week. Herbert's return to practice on Thursday is a good sign that he's trending in the right direction to play in […]

Tee Higgins Set To Return To Practice On Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) will practice on Thursday. Higgins tweaked his hamstring in practice before the Week 1 season opener and has missed the first two games of the season as a result. Taylor said earlier this week that Higgins is trending in the right direction, […]

Joe Mixon Not Practicing On Thursday

Houston Texans running backs Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) are not practicing on Thursday. With both Mixon and Pierce sidelined so far this week, Cam Akers has operated as the team's starting tailback as preparations continue for a Week 3 showdown against the 2-0 Minnesota Vikings. The Texans consider Mixon day-to-day as of […]

Nico Collins Returns To Practice, Expected To Play In Week 3

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (hip, foot) is expected to play in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday. Collins was held out of practice on Wednesday but returned to the practice field on Thursday, signaling that he's on track to play this weekend. There's a good chance that Collins is listed as […]

Brock Bowers - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 8+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE 1 ANALYSIS: Brock Bowers has become a must-start in all leagues. After the Raiders selected tight ends in the first round of back-to-back NFL drafts, there was uncertainty about how they would fit into the offense, especially with the team's low expectations as a scoring […]

CeeDee Lamb To Be Limited On Thursday; Cowboys Not Very Concerned

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (foot) will be limited in Thursday's practice, but head coach Mike McCarthy said, "I'm not of high concern there" in terms of their availability for the Week 3 contest on Sunday versus the Baltimore Ravens. Lamb did not take part in the first practice […]

Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 3 (2024)

Running backs continue to run the world while another week of injuries slammed fantasy teams, so let's sift through our new reality with rest-of-season rankings! We don't want to overreact but we must recalculate with our Week 3 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2024, as of September 19. Check where key players […]

Fantasy Football Tight End Trends For Week 3 - Reading Between The Lines

Going into the season, the tight end position looked deeper than ever. There was Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta, Trey McBride, Dalton Kincaid, Kyle Pitts, George Kittle, Mark Andrews, and, oh boy! Only two of those players are averaging more than seven half-PPR PPG through two weeks. Four of them aren’t even averaging five half-PPR PPG. […]

High-Powered Offenses: Fantasy Football Players to Target in Week 3 Lineups

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to Week 3 of the High-Powered Offenses column. Week 2 was a little more normal for the superstar fantasy players we trust. However, injuries hit hard, especially in the running back position. There were also several upsets, including the Raiders over the Ravens, the Saints over the Cowboys, the Vikings over […]

High-Value Touches and Opportunities - Fantasy Football Underperformers, Overperfomers (Week 3)

Welcome back RotoBallers to my weekly series High-Value Touches and Opportunities for Week 3 of the 2024 fantasy football season. Touchdowns can be fluky, but finding which players tend to garner the high-value touches and opportunities can lead to scoring chances. We'll look at the high-value touches and opportunities each week to identify potential over […]

Backfield Breakdowns and Target Shares - Fantasy Football Week 3 Outlooks for Rashid Shaheed, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tua Tagovailoa, and More (2024)

Alright, let's break down all the key takeaways from Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season for your fantasy football squad. You're falling behind if you're not keeping an eye on who’s getting the snaps, where the targets are going, or which trends are popping up across the league. This stuff is the bread and […]