September 19, 2025
According to Zach Berman of The Athletic, wide receiver
A.J. Brown said that the Philadelphia Eagles will likely continue to see zone coverage until they perform better against it. Historically, Brown has thrived against man-to-man, and the Eagles have only faced man-to-man on 10 percent of their dropbacks this season, which is 27 percent down from last year. So far this season, Brown has run eight routes vs. man coverage and has been targeted on four of those routes. He's run 47 routes against zone coverage and has been targeted only five times. This helps explain the slow start to Brown's season; however, it doesn't change the fact that Brown has disappointed fantasy managers thus far this season based on his average draft position, with only nine targets, six receptions, and 35 yards through two games. Brown remains with a WR1 pedigree, but given the style of offense he is in and the Eagles' likely lack of high-scoring, close games this season, he should begin to be viewed as more of a high-risk, high-reward WR2. Fantasy managers may want to adjust and plan accordingly.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Zach Berman
September 18, 2025
There isn't much game tape to dissect on Dallas Cowboys rookie running back
Jaydon Blue through two weeks--because there hasn't been any. However, Blue is expected to be active for the first time this season against the Chicago Bears in Week 3. The talented rookie running back has yet to log a snap, leaving fantasy managers with little more than college highlights and long-term intrigue. For now, he shouldn't be rostered in standard leagues. That doesn't mean he should be forgotten. Blue's skill set still makes him a worthwhile hold in deep dynasty formats or taxi-squad leagues, where you can stash developmental players without sacrificing an active roster spot. The key ingredients here are patience — and perhaps a sprinkle of luck. Should injuries or a depth chart shuffle open the door, Blue has the explosiveness to make an instant impression. Until then, he remains a name to keep on your radar and monitor against the Bears in Week 3 rather than in your starting lineup.
--Tipp MajorSource: NFL
September 18, 2025
It’s Week 3 and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb still hasn't found the end zone--but don't mistake that for a slow start. The Cowboys' star wideout has been as steady as ever, logging a rock-solid 92% snap share in back-to-back games and averaging 12 targets per contest with 222 total receiving yards. That kind of volume is fantasy gold. Touchdowns can be a fickle thing, but Lamb's chances look especially juicy this week in Chicago. The Bears are allowing 234 receiving yards per game to opposing wide receivers, a matchup tailor-made for a breakout score. Double-digit targets are all but locked in, and with Dallas expected to air it out in a high-total game, the odds finally favor a trip to the paint. A top-10 fantasy finish feels well within reach--so set Lamb in your lineup, enjoy the ride, and don't be surprised when he turns those steady targets into his first touchdown of the season.
--Tipp MajorSource: NFL
September 18, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
George Pickens reminded everyone he's very much alive in Week 2, cracking the top-15 wideout ranks and flashing the chemistry he's building with new quarterback
Dak Prescott. Nine targets against the Giants underline a growing trust that should translate into steady fantasy value. Now the Cowboys head to a rainy Chicago, but a little drizzle won't dampen the outlook. The Bears have surrendered a league-high 3.5 passing touchdowns per game, and Dennis Allen's defense has been about as sturdy as a paper umbrella in a wind tunnel. Even better, Pickens has already seen four red-zone targets this young season after scoring there last year. If that trend continues, fantasy managers will be grinning from ear to ear--and maybe humming a victory tune as Pickens hits pay dirt again.
--Tipp MajorSource: NFL
September 18, 2025
Dallas Cowboys running back
Miles Sanders found the end zone in Week 2, a welcome sight after a quiet opener. Still, his fantasy role remains essentially unchanged, and that should continue against the Chicago Bears in Week 3. His snap share crept up only slightly--from 18% in Week 1 to 22%--while
Javonte Williams continues to operate as the Cowboys' unquestioned lead back. Still, there are encouraging signs. After a crucial fumble against the Eagles in Week 1, Dallas' coaching staff showed faith by keeping Sanders involved and active. He'll also need to keep rookie
Jaydon Blue relegated to the healthy scratch list to maintain that small foothold. For fantasy managers, Sanders is best viewed as a stash. If you roster Williams, he's an essential insurance policy. Even without Williams, Sanders is worth a speculative bench spot in deeper leagues thanks to the Cowboys' high-powered offense and his proven ability to punch in short-yardage scores if opportunity strikes. Sanders is mainly an option in very deep leagues against Chicago, with the Cowboys expected to have Blue active this week.
--Tipp MajorSource: NFL
September 18, 2025
Dallas Cowboys running back
Javonte Williams' hot start shows no signs of cooling. After back-to-back 20+ fantasy point outings, the former Broncos' workhorse will look to make it three straight top-five running back finishes when he faces the cuddly-but-leaky Bears in Week 3. The optimism is easy to see: Williams is averaging 19 touches per game and just showcased his versatility with six receptions in last week's Dallas shootout. Fireworks are expected, but a rainy Soldier Field could tilt the game script toward an even heavier ground attack.
Chicago's run defense has been anything but cuddly, allowing the sixth-most rushing yards per game (148.5) and coughing up two rushing scores to Detroit in Week 2. With head coach Brian Schottenheimer eager to pound the rock, Williams remains the centerpiece of Cowboys offense and a locked-in as a high-end RB2 for fantasy managers.
--Tipp MajorSource: NFL
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
September 18, 2025
It's no surprise the Week 3 point total is sky-high: Dallas is surrendering points in bunches. The Cowboys are allowing just over 30 per game, while their opponent, Chicago, leads the league at 39.5. Neither defense belongs on a fantasy roster. Dallas did post three sacks last week against the Giants' shaky line. Hoping to spark it, the Cowboys recently signed veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year deal, pairing the 32-year-old with Kenny Clark to bolster the front. With both defenses springing leaks, fantasy managers can confidently start offensive players from either side. Expect plenty of yards, touchdowns, and a busy scoreboard operator, making the Cowboys DST an avoid heading into Week 3.
--Tipp MajorSource: NFL
September 18, 2025
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said on Thursday that Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross "does not want to fire" head coach Mike McDaniel, who is firmly on the hot seat through two weeks of the 2025 season. Ross still likes McDaniel and believes in him, and Rapoport reports that the owner plans to be patient amid fan unrest. The Dolphins gave McDaniel a contract extension last year, and he still has two years and about $19 million left on it. Rapoport senses that "nothing is imminent" on McDaniel's future in Miami, even if the Dolphins lose on Thursday Night Football to the division-rival Buffalo Bills. Things can change quickly in the NFL, though, and Rapoport thinks Ross could have a change of heart if the fan base stops showing up to games on Sundays or if McDaniel loses the locker room. It will be a big storyline if the Dolphins continue to struggle.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
September 18, 2025
NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe said, based on people he's talked to, that a trade of Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Tyreek Hill is not a "consideration at this stage." There have been rumors floating around early this year that the Cheetah is a prime trade candidate, especially if the Dolphins continue to flounder. The 31-year-old eight-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro bounced back in a Week 2 loss to the New England Patriots with a 100-yard effort on six catches, but this is the first time in his career in which he has not found the end zone in the first two weeks. Hill expressed a desire to be elsewhere after the Week 18 regular-season finale in 2024, which alienated him a bit with his teammates. His chemistry with quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa is a work in progress, and the two have struggled to hook up for big gains down the field in the last year-plus. Hill's performance in Week 2 was a good sign, but it remains to be seen if that will continue if he stays in Miami.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
September 18, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder), who was limited in Thursday's practice for the second straight day this week, said his turf-toe injury is a day-to-day thing, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. "I'm happy with the progress I've been making with my foot, my toe. Gotta see at game time how I feel," Purdy added. The 25-year-old missed the Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints, but he appears to be in play to return as the starter under center this Sunday in a divisional clash against the 2-0 Arizona Cardinals. It's also possible that Purdy is active as
Mac Jones' backup in Week 3 if the 49ers want to play it safe. It could all depend on how much Purdy can do in the final practice of the week on Friday. With so much uncertainty surrounding Purdy's availability this week, fantasy managers are better off going in another direction.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
September 18, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder) was officially a non-participant on Thursday for the second straight day this week, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Jennings also missed the first two practices last week due to a shoulder injury before returning to practice on Friday and playing in the Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints. The 28-year-old looked much better than in the season opener, catching five of 10 targets for 89 yards and his first touchdown of 2025. Jennings could still play in Week 3 against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, but he'll need to practice on Friday. He's trending as a shaky WR4/flex in fantasy once again while dealing with two injuries this week. Making him more dicey is the fact that the Niners don't play until the late window on Sunday. If Jennings is ruled out,
Ricky Pearsall will be the top option in the passing game for quarterback
Mac Jones, who is expected to make a second straight start in place of the injured
Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder).
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner
September 18, 2025
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that "it does not seem" like anyone is trying to call the Atlanta Falcons to try and trade for veteran quarterback
Kirk Cousins after the first two weeks of the season. The Cincinnati Bengals just lost
Joe Burrow (toe) for at least three months, but they have not called anyone and seem content to roll with
Jake Browning under center for the time being. Cousins is a proven starting QB in the NFL and has a fully guaranteed $27.5 million salary for the 2025 season. If another team becomes interested in Cousins this year, they will have to pay some of his hefty salary and will have to give up a real draft pick in return. The Falcons are holding all the chips right now and are going to "drive a hard bargain" for any team that comes asking about Cousins. It's possible the Bengals become interested in Cousins if Browning falls flat over the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
September 18, 2025
Seattle Seahawks running back
Zach Charbonnet (foot) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday due to a foot injury, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Charbonnet is probably going to need to return to practice on Friday to avoid being ruled out altogether for a Week 3 matchup this Sunday versus the New Orleans Saints. Even if the 24-year-old practices on Friday and plays on Sunday, he could lose valuable backfield touches to
Kenneth Walker III in a good matchup at home against the 0-2 Saints. And if Charbonnet is out altogether, Walker will have RB1 upside in a likely workhorse role for Seattle.
George Holani would serve as the Seahawks' RB2 behind Walker if Charbonnet is inactive, although he would not have standalone fantasy appeal as a streamer. Check back on Friday for Charb's official Week 3 status.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
September 18, 2025
When discussing the Dallas Cowboys' offense with the media on Thursday, quarterback
Dak Prescott made it clear that he thinks they can do more. "There's meat left on the bone. There's a lot of plays out there that we can make. And when you're hungry like all of us are, you want to make every play. I'm not gonna put any limitations on (the offense). We can be very explosive. It's gonna be a fun offense to play in, if we just continue to be multiple, as we continue to marry the run game with the pass game, get those actions going even more. Yeah, it can be scary," Prescott said. Through two games, Prescott checks in as the QB21 in fantasy with 549 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception on 86 pass attempts. His 361-yard performance in the Week 2 overtime win over the Giants was his highest yardage total since Week 3 of 2024. A second straight big performance could be coming for Prescott against a banged-up Bears defense that just gave up 50-plus points to the Lions.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jon Machota
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