September 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Chris Brooks looks to build on his minor role within the Packers' offense as they travel to Cleveland to play the Browns in Week 3. Brooks has played well above fellow running back
Emanuel Wilson this season and has gained more snaps from Week 1 (9) to Week 2's 13. Brooks could see a little more time on the field with
Josh Jacobs (ankle) a bit banged up, though Jacobs came off the injury report after three limited practice sessions. While Brooks remains a clear role player for the Packers, Brooks' role would increase if something were to happen to Jacobs. Brooks' situational role with the Packers keeps him well away from starting consideration for fantasy in Week 3.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston led his team in receiving yards for the second consecutive week and scored his third touchdown of the season in Monday night's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He caught three of his seven targets for 71 yards, highlighted by a 60-yard touchdown just before halftime. His 66.7% red-zone target share makes him a very strong option in the Chargers' improved passing attack. RotoBaller projects a favorable matchup if he faces Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss, despite the Broncos having one of the best secondaries in the league. RotoBaller ranks him as a low-end WR4 this week, but he should be startable in multi-flex or deeper leagues.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
September 19, 2025
Houston Texans wide receivers
Christian Kirk (hamstring) and
Braxton Berrios (hamstring) have both been removed from the final Week 3 injury report and will make their debuts on Sunday against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Houston will get two key offensive weapons back on Sunday as they look for their first win of the year. Kirk, 28, should be much more involved on offense than Berrios as the team's primary slot receiver, although don't be surprised if his snaps are managed after he missed the first two games of the season. We wouldn't recommend Kirk as a starting flex option in deeper fantasy leagues in his Texans' debut, but his presence should take some attention off WR1
Nico Collins. Rookies
Jayden Higgins and
Jaylin Noel, who did very little with Kirk out for the first two weeks, now have an even tougher path to fantasy relevance.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey caught all five of his targets for 48 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders in the team's 20-9 win on Monday night. He has been reliable through two weeks, but hasn't received a single red-zone target, which limits his touchdown potential. McConkey was a DNP on Wednesday with a bicep injury, but participated fully the rest of the week. He does not carry an injury designation going into Week 3. Despite a potential shadow matchup against the Denver Broncos' shutdown corner Pat Surtain, McConkey's route-running and quarterback
Justin Herbert's trust should create opportunities. RotoBaller projects him as WR14 this week and should be started in all formats despite the tough matchup.
--Don FanelliSource: Los Angeles Chargers
September 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs (ankle) was listed on the injury report earlier this week, but after three limited practices, he's been removed from the injury report and is good to go for the Packers' Week 3 game against the Browns. Jacobs has been a touchdown-scoring machine since Week 10 of last season, as he is currently on a 10-game streak where he's scored a rushing touchdown in the regular season. Jacobs' efficiency has waned a little bit this season as he's averaged just 3.6 yards per carry, but he's had at least 20 opportunities in both games, so we can hardly argue with the volume Jacobs is getting in the season's first two games. The Browns have been a strong unit against the run this season, limiting
Chase Brown to 2.0 YPC in Week 1 and holding
Derrick Henry to just 23 yards in Week 2. Still, Jacobs is a low-end RB1 for fantasy managers against Cleveland in Week 3.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
September 19, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders tight end
Brock Bowers (knee) was limited in practice all week but was removed from Friday's final Week 3 injury report and will play on Sunday against the hosting Washington Commanders, per The Athletic's Ben Standig. Bowers injured his knee in the season-opening win over the New England Patriots and then was questionable for Monday night in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 22-year-old ended up suiting up and caught five of his eight targets for just 38 yards in a 20-9 loss. It appears that Bowers is improving regarding his knee injury, and he should be a full-go in a good matchup against Washington. Despite Bowers' disappointing Week 2 performance, he needs to be locked into all starting fantasy lineups for Week 3 and could easily post his second 100-yard game of the 2025 season.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ben Standig
September 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love has been in a groove and looks to keep his strong, efficient play going as the Packers head to Cleveland to face the Browns in Week 3. For the first time since Week 9 of last season, Love had over 30 pass attempts in Week 2. He threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns while adding 12 yards on the ground. He also missed a few deep shots to
Dontayvion Wicks in the first quarter and
Matthew Golden later in the game, where we would be universally starting him if he had converted even one of those passes. The Packers' passing game has never been more aggressive at getting the ball downfield with Love sporting a league-high 13.1-yard average depth of target in two games. With the quarterback injuries around the league to several starting options, Love jumps into fantasy QB1 territory against the Browns in Week 3.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
September 19, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that wide receiver
Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is officially questionable for the Week 3 game on Sunday night against the New York Giants. Worthy was limited all week after suffering a dislocated right shoulder and torn labrum in the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The 22-year-old did not play in last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl rematch, but he apparently will try to give it a go this weekend if he's cleared. With kickoff for Chiefs and Giants not coming until late on Sunday night, we'd advise fantasy managers to play it safe and go in another direction, even in a tempting matchup. If Worthy is active, he'll also be susceptible to a lower number of snaps if he's not 100%. If he misses a second straight game,
Marquise Brown,
JuJu Smith-Schuster, and
Tyquan Thornton will start in three-receiver sets with
Rashee Rice still suspended.
--Keith HernandezSource: Kansas City Chiefs
September 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers tight end
Will Dissly (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos due to a possible right MCL sprain, an injury he sustained during the team's Monday night win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran tight end had one catch for seven yards before leaving the game toward the end of the first half. He returned and played in the fourth quarter wearing a brace. With Dissly out, fantasy managers should expect increased opportunities for tight ends
Tyler Conklin and
Tucker Fisk, and possibly rookie
Oronde Gadsden, who was a healthy scratch last week.
--Don FanelliSource: Los Angeles Chargers
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
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