Sep 26, 2026, 4:52 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (neck/shoulder) suffered a stinger injury in a 24-20 Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans, but will be available for Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears in Week 3. Barkley was a limited participant in practice on Thursday before upgrading to full practice participation on Friday. According to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Barkley said on Thursday that he had an MRI that "went well." On Friday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported that Barkley said he was "feeling good" this week and that he will wear a cowboy collar to help protect his neck. Barkley got hurt in the first quarter of the game against the Titans and eventually returned, but played just 12 snaps in Week 2. He totaled four carries for just nine yards, while adding one reception (on two targets) for 11 yards against Tennessee. Barkley played 39 snaps in a 24-22 Week 1 victory over the Washington Commanders. Barkley will face a Chicago defense that is giving up 122 rushing yards per game (22nd in the NFL) through two weeks. Through two games in 2026, Barkley has tallied 19 carries for 92 yards (4.8 yards per attempt) and two catches for eight yards. He is yet to find the end zone. Barkley is averaging 3.5 yards after contact per rush. If fully healthy, expect Barkley to get a full workload. He ranks as RotoBaller's No. 9 running back for Week 3, has a strong matchup rating of 115.7 and is projected to score 14.4 fantasy points. Fantasy managers can safely place Barkley in their lineups for Week 3.--Ryan O'Bleness
Source: RotoBaller

Sep 26, 2026, 4:51 PM ET

The Las Vegas Raiders did not elevate any tight ends from their practice squad to their active roster ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, per Sam Warren of The Athletic. With star tight end Brock Bowers (knee) sidelined by a knee injury, Las Vegas elevated tight end Charlie Myarick for each of their first two games of the season. Bowers is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 3, but the Raiders' lack of roster maneuvering could indicate that the team expects him to return against the Saints. While playing through knee issues for much of 2025, Bowers recorded 64 catches for 680 yards and seven touchdowns on 86 targets across 12 games. If he's active in Week 3, Bowers profiles as a must-start tight end for fantasy managers.--Will Brady
Source: The Athletic - Sam Warren

Sep 26, 2026, 4:47 PM ET

The Philadelphia Eagles look to improve to 3-0 with a road matchup against the Chicago Bears. Through two games in 2026, Philadelphia's defense ranks 11th in the NFL in total yards allowed per game (293.0), sixth in passing yards allowed per game (166.0), 24th in rushing yards allowed per game (127.0) and 12th in points per game allowed (21.0). The Eagles have recorded three sacks and a blocked extra point, but are yet to generate a takeaway. Meanwhile, the Chicago offense currently ranks third in the league in total yards per game (424.5), first in rushing yards per game (212.5), 15th in passing yards per game (212.0) and fourth in points per game (31.0). However, a large percentage of Chicago's offensive statistics are due to its performance in a 59-31 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Fast forward to Week 3 and the Bears will be without starting quarterback Caleb Williams (hamstring) and could very well not have backup quarterback Tyson Bagent (concussion - questionable) available either, which would leave veteran Case Keenum as the starting quarterback for Week 3. Running back Kyle Monangai (knee) also did not practice on Thursday due to a knee issue, but returned to full practice on Friday and does not have an injury designation. Monangai and starting running back D'Andrew Swift form a dynamic duo in Chicago's backfield, but the passing game is likely to struggle for the Bears. The Eagles enter the game healthy, but outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard (pectoral) is questionable. RotoBaller ranks Philadelphia as its No. 5 defense/special teams unit for Week 3 against the shorthanded Bears. Philly is a strong play this week and a good option in DFS as well.--Ryan O'Bleness
Source: Philadelphia Eagles

Sep 26, 2026, 4:45 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Johnny Mundt has an opportunity to see a larger role in the passing game for a Week 3 matchup on Monday Night Football with the Chicago Bears. Philadelphia's starting tight end, Dallas Goedert (knee), suffered a sprained MCL injury in a Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans and is expected to miss a few weeks. That led to Mundt seeing an increased snap count, playing 49 offensive snaps against the Titans in Week 2, after only seeing 20 offensive reps in a Week 1 victory over the Washington Commanders. Mundt did start both of the first two contests alongside Goedert, but he was not targeted in Week 1. In Week 2, he caught two of his three targets for eight yards. There likely isn't going to be a massive uptick in usage in the passing game for Mundt with DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon and others competing for targets, but there is strong reason to believe Mundt could see more passes come his way in Week 3. The caveat here is that the Eagles signed veteran Zach Ertz to the practice squad this week, with the possibility that Ertz could be elevated to the main roster for game day. However, Ertz is coming off torn ACL and LCL injuries that happened in December of 2025. Ertz also did not go through training camp or the first couple of weeks of the regular season with a team, so his health and conditioning are going to be factors regarding his availability. In addition to Goedert being out, the Eagles already have placed rookie Eli Stowers (quadriceps/hamstring) and veteran Grant Calcaterra (back) on the injured reserve list at the tight end position. Fellow tight end E.J. Jenkins is available. Mundt ranks as RotoBaller's No. 36 tight end for Week 3 and does not yet need to be rostered, but his situation needs to be monitored closely.--Ryan O'Bleness
Source: RotoBaller

Sep 26, 2026, 4:43 PM ET

It has not been a particularly busy couple of weeks for Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott to begin the 2026 season, but he is yet to miss a kick. He's made both of his field goal attempts - one in each game - and has made all six of his extra point attempts thus far. The biggest positive for Elliott so far this season is that he made a 58-yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans last week. Kicking from distance has been a struggle for Elliott, as he made just four out of his eight attempts from 50 yards or more in 2025 and connected on just one of his seven tries from 50-plus yards in 2024 (5-for-15, 33.3%, over that two-year span). The Eagles haven't needed to rely on Elliott much in 2026, but it is early. He checks in as RotoBaller's No. 16 kicker for a Week 3 matchup with the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. According to RotoBaller, Elliott has a matchup rating of 92.0 and is projected to score 7.5 points this week. Elliott is currently rostered in just 8% of Yahoo leagues, so he is likely available for those looking for a streaming option. However, his volume is a bit too low to make an impact right now. Fantasy managers could do worse than Elliott, but there are likely better options available at kicker.--Ryan O'Bleness
Source: RotoBaller

Sep 26, 2026, 4:42 PM ET

Denver Broncos rookie running back Jonah Coleman (ankle) is being placed on short-term Injured Reserve with a high ankle sprain, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Coleman had already been ruled out for Denver's Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams and will now remain out through at least Week 6. Coleman got his first chance to contribute in Week 2 and performed well, recording 58 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in Denver's victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. While Coleman was a popular waiver wire pickup earlier this week, it appears fantasy managers will now have to wait for him to return from injury. In Coleman's absence, Broncos running backs J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey will likely handle the team's backfield workload. Coleman remains a worthy stash candidate in deeper leagues, but this is an obvious setback for his value in the first half of the season.--Will Brady
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Sep 26, 2026, 4:41 PM ET

To put it mildly, Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon has had trouble acclimating early in his NFL career. After missing time in training camp due to a hamstring injury, Lemon struggled in the preseason and those struggles have followed him into the first two weeks of the 2026 regular season. After a rough debut in Week 1 against the Washington Commanders, in which Lemon recorded three receptions for a total of minus-five yards, he followed that up with just one target in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. He finished with one catch for 14 yards and one rush attempt that went for minus-five yards against Tennessee. Lemon will look to break out of his rookie slump in what could potentially be a solid matchup for him against a Bears defense that has allowed 504 gross passing yards through two games. While he has had his issues, what is going well for Lemon is the number of snaps he is playing. He is Philadelphia's clear No. 3 wide receiver with 83 offensive snaps, behind DeVonta Smith (119) and Dontayvion Wicks (97). Lemon played 48 snaps on offense in Week 2, but it should be noted that wide receiver Darius Cooper saw a large uptick in snaps against the Titans with 31 after only seeing eight offensive reps in Week 1. Cooper made two receptions, including a game-winning touchdown, for 26 yards against Tennessee. Lemon ranks as RotoBaller's No. 55 wideout for Week 3. For now, Lemon should maintain his normal role, but until he sees more volume in the passing game and proves he can produce, he should not be in your lineup in most formats.--Ryan O'Bleness
Source: RotoBaller

Sep 26, 2026, 4:37 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks is off to a good start in 2026. He works as Philadelphia's No. 2 wide receiver and has accumulated seven receptions for 147 yards (21.0 yards per catch) and a touchdown. While he isn't necessarily a PPR machine, Wicks has shown the ability to make big plays. He recorded two receptions for 74 yards and a score - including a 64-yard catch and a nine-yard touchdown play - in Week 1 against the Washington Commanders. He followed that up with a five-catch, 74-yard performance, including a 27-yard reception, against the Tennessee Titans in Week 2. Now, Wicks will see a Monday Night Football matchup with a Chicago Bears team that is allowing 240 net passing yards per game. He currently ranks as a top-18 wide receiver in half-PPR leagues and is averaging 3.46 fantasy points per touch. While Wicks does lag behind in targets (10) to fellow wide receiver DeVonta Smith (19), he could see even more opportunities in the passing game this week with tight end Dallas Goedert out. Currently rostered in 47% of Yahoo leagues - a 19% increase week-over-week - Wicks could be a solid streaming option in what looks to be a good matchup against the Bears. Wicks ranks as RotoBaller's No. 35 wide receiver for Week 3 and is projected to score 8.1 fantasy points.--Ryan O'Bleness
Source: RotoBaller

Sep 26, 2026, 4:35 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is fresh off of a 10-catch, 117-yard and one-touchdown performance in a Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans, and he will look to carry that momentum into a Week 3 matchup with the Chicago Bears on Monday Football. Smith did not practice on Thursday, and was limited on Friday due to a hamstring issue, but will play on Monday. In Week 2, Smith led the Eagles in receptions and receiving yards and was one of two wide receivers to catch a touchdown pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts, along with Darius Cooper. It was a promising day for Smith, who operates as Philadelphia's No. 1 wide receiver, after a pedestrian Week 1 stat line in which he recorded three receptions for 54 yards and didn't score. Through two games in 2026, Smith leads the Eagles in targets (19), receptions (13) and receiving yards (170). The Week 3 contest against the Bears has all of the makings of a juicy matchup for Smith as he works against cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson (who currently ranks 90th out of 95 cornerbacks, according to Pro Football Focus) and Tyrique Stevenson (who is available but dealing with a hamstring injury and ranks 83rd out of 95 cornerbacks). The Bears gave up 361 gross passing yards in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. That number decreased significantly to 143 yards in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings, but the weather helped as it was a rain-soaked Soldier Field. With tight end Dallas Goedert currently out, expect Smith to be heavily targeted this week. He is RotoBaller's No. 7 wide receiver in Week 3 for half-PPR formats, has a good matchup rating of 112.6 and is a strong play in all formats.--Ryan O'Bleness
Source: RotoBaller

Sep 26, 2026, 4:28 PM ET

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett had a rough day in his team's Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, throwing for just 95 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on 28 pass attempts. However, the veteran signal-caller was significantly better in Arizona's season opener, throwing for 277 yards and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers. In Week 3, Brissett will take on a San Francisco 49ers defense that currently ranks 14th in the NFL in yards per pass attempt allowed (7.2) and has allowed just one receiving touchdown per game. The 49ers will be without star defensive end Nick Bosa (calf, knee), which should give Brissett more time to make plays. Brissett may also be forced to turn to the air early and often if the Cardinals defense cannot slow down the potent 49ers offense. In his lone start against San Francisco in 2025, the 33-year-old threw for 452 yards and two touchdowns on 57 pass attempts. All in all, Brissett profiles as a low-end QB2 option for fantasy managers in Week 3.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Sep 26, 2026, 4:25 PM ET

Quarterback Jalen Hurts will lead the Philadelphia Eagles in a Monday Night Football matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 3, with a mission to get his team to 3-0. The Eagles are coming off of a dramatic 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2. Hurts engineered a 12-play, 65-yard drive in under two minutes to recapture the lead with nine seconds remaining in the game. Hurts found Darius Cooper for a three-yard touchdown pass on what ultimately proved to be the game-winner. Hurts completed 26 out of 37 passes (70.3%) for 264 yards and two touchdowns in Week 2. However, he also threw two interceptions - one in the first quarter that was returned for 92 yards and set up the Titans' first touchdown of the day, and one in the fourth quarter that led to a go-ahead field goal by the Titans with two minutes left in the game. Hurts kept his composure and led the Eagles to victory, but he will have to make better decisions moving forward. Through two games in 2026, Hurts has completed 40 out of 62 passes (64.5%) for 467 yards, five touchdown passes, and two interceptions. According to Pro Football Reference, Hurts has been on target on 73.2% of his pass attempts. He has added 62 rushing yards. The matchup with the Bears is an intriguing one for Hurts. Chicago currently ranks 24th in the NFL in net passing yards per game allowed (240), 28th in opponent yards per pass attempt (8.3), and dead last in opponent yards per completion (14.1). However, the Bears also rank sixth in the league in completion percentage allowed (58.6%). Chicago gave up 361 gross passing yards in Week 1, but just 143 yards in Week 2 (there was rain). Still, this is a great opportunity for Hurts to shine, and he should be in all lineups. He is RotoBaller's No. 3 quarterback for Week 3 and is projected to score 19.2 fantasy points.--Ryan O'Bleness
Source: RotoBaller

Sep 26, 2026, 4:21 PM ET

Across his first two games of 2026, Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier has recorded 22 carries for 71 yards and four receptions for 18 yards on four targets. Allgeier may eventually give way to rookie Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love. However, the two have split touches almost exactly 50/50 so far, and neither back has been particularly efficient as either a rusher or a receiver. In Week 3, Arizona will take on the San Francisco 49ers. San Francisco has been difficult to run against so far this season, allowing just 3.9 yards per carry and one total rushing touchdown through two games. The Cardinals may also have a difficult time slowing down the potent 49ers offense, which may put Arizona's offense in a pass-heavy game script. In Week 3, Allgeier profiles as a deep-league flex option for fantasy managers at best.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Sep 26, 2026, 4:20 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby (abdomen) will play Monday night against Chicago, according to Andrew DiCecco. Bigsby missed Thursday's practice, then returned Friday as a limited participant. He ended up with 13 carries for 33 yards and a touchdown against Tennessee last week while Saquon Barkley missed a chunk of the game with a stinger. Bigsby also caught two passes for five yards. Barkley is playing Monday as well, so expecting another 15 touches from Bigsby would be aggressive. He remains the next back up, but his standalone fantasy value is limited with Barkley available.--Bruno Mulé
Source: Andrew DiCecco

Sep 26, 2026, 4:18 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) will play Monday night against the Bears, according to Andrew DiCecco. Smith sat out Thursday before returning to practice Friday on a limited basis. He is coming off his biggest game of the young season, catching 10 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown in the comeback win over Tennessee. That followed a three-catch, 53-yard opener against Washington. The hamstring issue briefly made his Week 3 status worth watching, but Smith is set to suit up and should remain one of Jalen Hurts' top targets against Chicago.--Bruno Mulé
Source: Andrew DiCecco