September 19, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. (wrist) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Houston Texans. Thomas was able to fully practice on Friday, which was enough for the Jags to clear him for this game. The star wideout has been dealing with a wrist injury early in the season, but hopefully he has put it behind him. Thomas has been off to a slow start with five receptions for 60 yards and zero touchdowns through two games. Despite that, Thomas remains a must-start against the Texans in Week 3. Thomas has too much upside to put him on the bench right now.
--Andy WebbSource: Tom Pelissero
September 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers tight end
Tucker Kraft (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Kraft suffered a knee injury during Thursday's practice and as a result he won't suit up for Friday's practice. Head coach Matt LaFleur doesn't believe Kraft will go to the injured reserve, but he's unsure if Kraft will be ready to go in time for Sunday's game. His absence would mean
Luke Musgrave becomes the starting tight end in Green Bay. Musgrave is an interesting streaming option with the Packers shorthanded on offensive weapons. They will also be without
Jayden Reed (shoulder), so Musgrave could be asked to pick up the slack if Kraft is so sidelined. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on Kraft, but they should get another tight end prepared just in case.
--Andy WebbSource: Weston Hodkiewicz
September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers kicker
Cameron Dicker had another perfect night in the team's win over the Las Vegas Raiders, making two field goals and converting both extra points for an eight-point night. Dicker will face a tough Denver Broncos defense and may need to rely on his leg and accuracy throughout the game. The Chargers are expected to score around 24 points, but with the Broncos tied for the second-lowest Red Zone TD% allowed, Dicker could see more opportunities to attempt field goals during the game. RotoBaller projects him as K5 this week, and he's a strong start for fantasy managers.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
September 19, 2025
Seattle Seahawks running back
Zach Charbonnet (foot) is listed as doubtful ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. This isn't what fantasy managers want to see as Charbonnet has been unable to practice all week due to a foot issue. His absence is going to mean
Kenneth Walker III is likely to see a large workload on Sunday. The two backs have been splitting up the duties with Charbonnet seeing 27 rushing attempts through two games. Now, Walker is going to be leaned on heavy in the running game against a shaky defensive unit. Fantasy managers should check back for another update just in case Charbonnet does get better. However, they should prepare to be without him for Sunday's game. Walker is looking like a must-start for Week 3 without any viable options behind him.
--Andy WebbSource: Michael-Shawn Dugar
September 19, 2025
Denver Broncos tight end
Evan Engram (back) has been unable to practice all week, which puts his status for Sunday's game in jeopardy. It has been a rough start to the season for Engram, who suffered a calf injury in the season opener. Now, Engram is in danger of missing Week 3 due to a lingering back issue. Despite that, head coach Sean Payton said that Engram is going to play a big role in the offense. So far this season, Engram has four receptions for 33 yards through the first two games of the season. When healthy, Engram certainly has TE1 potential, but fantasy managers can't wait all year for that to happen. Hopefully, once he's healthy, Engram can start becoming a bigger contributor. In the meantime,
Adam Trautman will likely have a larger role in Week 3 if Engram is sidelined.
--Andy WebbSource: Zac Stevens
September 19, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers defense/special teams remains a top unit in the NFL, with three interceptions and three sacks against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night. However, they will be without their veteran leader, DE Khalil Mack, who was placed on IR after dislocating his elbow. Tuli Tuipulotu will remain a starter, while Bud Dupree is expected to step into a starting role. The Broncos' offense, led by second-year quarterback
Bo Nix, has been unpredictable, and the Chargers aim to continue being the NFL's best red-zone defense (16.67% red-zone TDs allowed). Their defense has allowed a league-low 61.9 passer rating through two games, giving up completions of 15 or more yards on just 7% of pass attempts, the third-best rate in the NFL. RotoBaller projects them as D/ST13 this week, making them a solid spot start and an even better stash, as they face the New York Giants in Week 4.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
September 19, 2025
Atlanta Falcons kicker
Parker Romo signed a two-year deal with the organization on Friday. After a perfect debut last week, the Falcons have decided to go with Romo as their kicker moving forward. Romo knocked down all five of his field goal attempts during last week's win over the Minnesota Vikings. As a result,
Younghoe Koo was released by the organization on Friday. Koo missed a game-tying field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener. Apparently, that was enough for the Falcons to move on from him. Possibly, Koo gets another chance elsewhere, but he doesn't need to be rostered in fantasy formats right now. As for Romo, he's looking like a solid streaming option against the shaky Carolina Panthers defense in Week 3.
--Andy WebbSource: Tom Pelissero
September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Najee Harris saw his snap share rise from 18% to 34% in Monday night's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The team continues to involve him more after a superficial eye injury kept him out of the preseason. While his running mate
Omarion Hampton continues to underperform, Harris should get more touches, especially in a game where the Denver Broncos' defense seems stronger against the pass than the run. The veteran made a crucial first down to help secure the win on Monday night and finished with eight carries for 28 yards. Although his usage is increasing, it's not yet at a level where fantasy managers should rely on him. RotoBaller projects him as RB47 this week, so it's best to keep him on your bench and monitor his utilization closely.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
September 19, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles tight end
Dallas Goedert (knee) was a full participant during Friday's practice session. That being said, Goedert won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Goedert has been bothered by a knee injury that kept him sidelined last week. He appears to be ready to return to his normal role this week. Goedert hauled in all seven of his targets for 44 yards in the season opener. He should be considered a fine TE1 for the upcoming matchup against the Rams.
--Andy WebbSource: Philadelphia Eagles
September 19, 2025
Baltimore Ravens tight end
Isaiah Likely (foot) said he's "taking it day by day" when asked by reporters about his chances to play in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. Likely had foot surgery in August and missed Baltimore's first two games of the season, but he has returned to practice in a limited capacity. The 25-year-old had 42 catches for 477 yards and six touchdowns across 16 games in 2024. Upon his return, he's a candidate to steal playing time away from Ravens veteran tight end
Mark Andrews. Andrews has just two catches so far in 2025, so Likely could even take over as Baltimore's TE1 at some point in 2025. Neither player profiles as a must-start fantasy tight end when sharing the field, but Likely may have the higher upside at this point in their respective careers.
UPDATE: Likely remained limited in Friday's practice.--Will BradySource: ESPN - Jamison Hensley
September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Omarion Hampton struggled in Monday's 20-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie finished with eight carries for 24 yards and caught one pass for one yard. He ran hard, but the Raiders' defense shut down the run all night. His snap count decreased from 80% to 62%, and with
Najee Harris becoming more involved, this could be a crucial week for the rookie. Although the Denver Broncos' defense just allowed 165 rushing yards to
Jonathan Taylor, they still maintain a strong front. Even though the Chargers have relied more on the passing game early in the season, Hampton needs to make the most of this starting opportunity, or he might end up sharing more playing time in the future. Fantasy managers should consider Hampton a low-end RB2 for this week.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
September 19, 2025
Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end
Tyler Warren (toe) is questionable to play in his team's Week 3 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Warren has been limited in practice due to a toe injury. The 23-year-old has been a featured piece of the Colts' offense early on. Through two games, Warren has been targeted 16 times, hauling in 11 catches for 155 yards. If he can't play on Sunday, Colts tight ends
Mo Alie-Cox and
Drew Ogletree could be in line for increased playing time, while wide receivers
Michael Pittman Jr. and
Josh Downs would likely see an increase in target volume. If Warren is active, he's a must-start fantasy tight end in Week 3 against Tennessee.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert looked sharp in Monday night's 20-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He completed 19 of 27 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 31 rushing yards on nine carries. Herbert has appeared poised and confident through two weeks, and he'll need to stay on his game against a tough Denver Broncos defense. While the Broncos have elite talent, they just allowed 29 points to the Indianapolis Colts. Although some analysts believe the Chargers may lean more on the run this week, Herbert's talent and recent performance still make him a strong start. RotoBaller projects him as QB7 this week, and he should be a top choice in all formats.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
September 19, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver
Jalen Royals (knee) is officially listed as questionable for his team's Week 3 matchup against the New York Giants. Royals has missed Kansas City's first two games of 2025 as he battles knee tendinitis, but he was able to log full practices on both Thursday and Friday heading into Week 3. A fourth-round pick out of Utah State, Royals was reportedly opening some eyes in camp before his knee started acting up. His role in the Chiefs' offense is unknown and may depend on the status of
Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who is also questionable to play in Week 3 due to a torn labrum. Even if he's able to play, Royals would likely be behind
Marquise Brown,
JuJu Smith-Schuster, and
Tyquan Thornton in the short term. However, the rookie could work into a bigger role as the season progresses. Royals is a name to monitor as a potential stash candidate in deep leagues.
--Will BradySource: Kansas City Chiefs
September 19, 2025
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has said that
Parker Romo will be the team's kicker in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers, according to a team announcement. Romo took over for veteran kicker
Younghoe Koo in Week 2 after Koo missed a critical kick in Atlanta's season-opening loss. Koo remains on the active roster while Romo is on the practice squad, but that could be set to change at some point over the next few weeks. Romo came through in his first game for Atlanta last week, nailing all five of his field goal attempts and his lone extra-point try. The 28-year-old is a low-end starting kicker option in fantasy this week against Carolina.
--Will BradySource: Atlanta Falcons
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