September 19, 2025
Atlanta Falcons quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. underwhelmed in Week 2 as the team relied heavily on the run game, completing just 13 of 21 passes for 135 yards and no scores (and zero interceptions) in a 22-6 victory over the Vikings. The game script could look similar on Sunday in a road matchup against a porous Panthers run defense, and a game in which the Falcons are heavy favorites. Even if the passing game gets going in this one, the second-year pro's output could be limited by an average yards per pass attempt of 6.9, which ranks 20th among quarterbacks this season. View the former first-rounder as a mid-range QB2 who has some slight upside with plenty of healthy, able-bodied receivers at his disposal after all practiced in full on Friday, including
Darnell Mooney (shoulder) and
Kyle Pitts Sr. (toe).
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
September 19, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback
Marcus Mariota has been named the starter for the Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jayden Daniels (knee) was able to practice on Friday, but the Commanders will take the cautious approach and hold him out of this game. Last season, Mariota tossed four touchdowns without any interceptions while throwing for 364 yards in four appearances with Washington. He's not a great long-term option, but is serviceable for a game or two. Mariota could offer QB2 value given his success with the team last season.
--Andy WebbSource: Mike Garafolo
September 19, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy (ankle) has been officially ruled out for the Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. As expected, McCarthy will head to the sideline and is likely to miss 2-for-4 weeks of action. In his absence,
Carson Wentz will take over under center for Sunday's contest. Wentz has reportedly been impressing the coaching staff during his short time in Minnesota. Wentz hasn't been a full-time starter in a few years, but is certainly capable of holding down the fort in Minnesota. He'll be limited in terms of weapons with Aaron Jones (hamstring) and
Jordan Addison (suspension) both out for Week 3. Despite that, Wentz could still offer QB2 value against the shaky Bengals defense.
--Andy WebbSource: Minnesota Vikings
September 19, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
Carson Wentz has reportedly been impressing the coaching staff. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wentz has clearly played a lot of football and he believes Wentz has a great presence. The veteran signal-caller will be under center in Week 3 with
J.J. McCarthy (ankle) being ruled out. That means, Wentz is in line to make his first start since the 2024 season. The 32-year-old hasn't been a full-time starter since the 2022 campaign. However, Wentz has a chance to earn the starting role in Minnesota with good play over the next few weeks. He'll be a bit shorthanded with Aaron Jones (hamstring) and
Jordan Addison (suspension) both sidelined. Despite that, Wentz does offer some QB2 value against the spotty Cincinnati Bengals defense.
--Andy WebbSource: Will Ragatz
September 19, 2025
Although San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 3 against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said it's "highly unlikely" that he will start this weekend, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. It's shaping up as a second straight start for backup
Mac Jones. Purdy may not start, but he may be active on game day as an emergency backup in case Jones is injured. Either way, though, fantasy managers should keep Purdy on their benches for a second straight week. Purdy's next chance to return to starting duties will come in Week 4 versus the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones looked good in last week's win over the New Orleans Saints, throwing for 279 yards and three touchdowns, but he could be without receiver
Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder) this weekend. Treat him as a low-end QB2 in superflex formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
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
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
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed that quarterback
Joe Burrow (toe) had successful surgery on his toe on Friday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Burrow had surgery for Grade 3 turf toe that he suffered in the Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he will be facing a three-month recovery. Joe Cool will basically miss most, if not all, of Cincy's season, which is obviously a major blow for the Bengals and anyone who spent an early-round pick on Burrow in fantasy drafts. Depending on how his recovery goes, he could make a return in mid-to-late December. But by that time, fantasy teams could be well out of contention for a trophy at the end of the year. We should have a better idea of Burrow's timeline for a potential return once he actually starts the rehab process.
Jake Browning will now take over Cincy's offense and will be in play as a decent QB2 streamer in the right matchups.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
September 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) has officially been ruled out for Week 3 on Sunday against the visiting New York Jets, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Although Wirfs will have to wait at least one more week to make his 2025 debut, the 26-year-old made more progress and was able to get in some limited practices this week. If Wirfs can upgrade to a full practice session at some point next week, he may be cleared to make his season debut for a Week 4 showdown against the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles. Getting Wirfs back on the offensive line would be a big boost for quarterback
Baker Mayfield and the rest of the offense. Tampa's offensive line has been pretty beat up in the early going.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
September 19, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (knee) has officially been ruled out for Week 3 on Sunday against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders, according to The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov. Things were trending this way since earlier in the week when head coach Dan Quinn said that Daniels wouldn't practice until at least Friday. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday and wasn't seen on the field on Friday, either, so veteran
Marcus Mariota will officially make his first start of the year against his old team. The Commanders are erring on the side of caution with their second-year signal-caller, but Daniels could also be in danger of missing the Week 4 game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a knee sprain that he suffered in the Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Mariota, who will be making his first start since 2022, will be a low-end QB2 option for those desperate in superflex leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
September 19, 2025
According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn declined to respond when asked if a player could lose his job while injured, regarding quarterback
Justin Fields (concussion). Yikes. The Ohio State alum's performance in Week 2 was nothing short of dreadful -- a surprising outcome after their execution in Week 1. It's unlikely that Fields would outright lose his job, particularly after one down game and an injury that shouldn't keep him out for an extended duration. Still, it's a comment worth noting, and a situation that requires monitoring. Glenn is a hard-nosed coach, but losing faith in his starting quarterback after one week of play doesn't align with his character. We'll know more following this weekend.
--Alex CiullaSource: Rich Cimini
September 19, 2025
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that "all signs" point to Washington Commanders veteran quarterback
Marcus Mariota getting the start for Week 3's meeting with the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. There was some hope that star QB
Jayden Daniels (knee) would be healthy enough to suit up on Sunday, but the Commanders will exhibit a bit of caution with their young signal-caller, and rightfully so. It's been nearly three seasons since the 31-year-old drew a start, and the Commanders' offense takes a step or two back with him at the helm. Las Vegas' defense has been stellar against opposing rushing attacks thus far, yielding the fourth-fewest yards per game on the ground (70.5), so the veteran may be forced to air it out in his return.
--Alex CiullaSource: Tom Pelissero
September 19, 2025
Washington Commanders beat writer Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic predicts a 40-45% chance that Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (knee) suits up for Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Daniels suffered a knee sprain during the team's Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers. It's worth noting that Jhabvala also writes that he "doesn't have a good sense" of Daniels' status for Week 3. Still, Daniels has not practiced yet this week heading into Friday, and it could make sense for the team to be cautious with their young superstar this early in the season. If Daniels cannot play, veteran quarterback
Marcus Mariota would take over under center for Washington. Even if Daniels does suit up, he may not be able to do much damage with his legs, which could limit his effectiveness against Las Vegas. Daniels would remain a must-start fantasy quarterback if he's active, but fantasy managers should be preparing for him to miss Week 3.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Nicki Jhabvala
September 19, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen was highly efficient in Thursday's 31-21 win over the division-rival Miami Dolphins. He completed 22 of 28 passes for 213 yards and three passing touchdowns. He also contributed on the ground with 25 rushing yards on four attempts, suitable for a 134.1 QB rating. In a game that had the makings of a blowout, the Dolphins kept it close until
Tua Tagovailoa threw a late interception. Allen remains a top-three fantasy quarterback every time he steps on the field and is hoping to continue stacking up wins for the Bills on their quest to bring home the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Up next for Allen is a home matchup against the New Orleans Saints, which figures to be another game that the Bills are heavily favored in.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: ESPN
September 18, 2025
Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Dak Prescott lit up the Giants for 361 yards in Week 2, rewarding fantasy managers who rolled him out with confidence. If that was an easy call, this week's matchup against the Bears should have you practically drooling. Chicago's pass defense has been downright charitable, giving up 234 yards and 3.5 passing touchdowns per game. Some of that is injury-related, but let's be real--the Dennis Allen scheme has offered about as much resistance as a screen door in a hurricane. Last week's mollywhopping came courtesy of a determined Lions squad, and now a top-five Dallas offense averaging 30.5 points per game comes to town ready to keep the scoreboard humming. Even with rain in the forecast, Prescott is a set-and-forget QB1. Just give the wind report a glance on Sunday morning, then sit back and enjoy the fireworks.
--Tipp MajorSource: NFL
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