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Dalton Schultz Still Has Plenty Working in His Favor
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz did not do much in Week 3, finishing with three catches for 30 yards on three targets. The bigger picture still looks better than it did a couple of weeks ago. Schultz leads Houston with 25 targets through three games and has already turned those chances into 19 catches for 205 yards. His 12-catch, 140-yard game against Cincinnati showed what can happen when Nico Collins is unavailable, and Collins is not completely out of the woods yet. He returned to practice Wednesday after missing two games with a hamstring injury, but his Week 4 status still needs to be watched. Schultz does not need Collins to sit again to matter, either. Houston has not found much consistency elsewhere in the passing game, and Schultz has clearly remained a big part of what C.J. Stroud is doing. Week 3 was quiet, but his role has been anything but. He heads into Sunday's game against Dallas with more fantasy appeal than he had entering the season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Stefon Diggs Still Looks Like a Reliable Target-Earner in Washington
Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs has gotten off to a hot start in 2026, recording 13 catches for 135 yards and three touchdowns on 22 targets across three games. The 32-year-old was held in check by the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3, logging just 33 receiving yards on four receptions. However, Diggs still saw seven targets in backup quarterback Marcus Mariota's first start in place of injured Washington QB1 Jayden Daniels (elbow). Mariota also threw three touchdown passes in a tough matchup against the Seahawks, which should help ease concerns about his ability to provide opportunities for Diggs to produce while Daniels remains out. Diggs may not have much big-play at this point in his career, but he remains a reliable target-earner and a solid WR3/flex option in PPR leagues entering Week 4.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Deshaun Watson Trending Up, But Faces Tough Foe in Pittsburgh in Week 4
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has had his best two performances of the season in Weeks 2 and 3 in the Browns' wins over the Buccaneers and the Panthers and will hope to carry that into Week 4's game at home against the Steelers. Against Carolina, Watson wasn't very efficient, completing just 16-of-30 passes for 144 yards, but did throw two touchdowns without an interception and added a two-point conversion. At Tampa Bay, Watson had his most efficient game yet this season, completing 24-of-30 passes for 238 yards and two passing touchdowns. Watson found tight end Harold Fannin Jr. twice for touchdowns in the win over Carolina and in the first two contests of the season, he connected with rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston in each of the games. The emergence of the tight end Fannin Jr. will help him add to his receiving corps and broaden his target base. The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is a tough matchup for Watson and the Browns as they are allowing just 192.7 net passing yards per game and have recorded two interceptions on the season. Watson should remain on the outside of start-worthy quarterbacks in fantasy in this matchup.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Mike Evans Could Return to Practice Later This Week
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans (ribs) will not practice Wednesday, but he may be able to get back on the field later in the week, according to Vic Tafur. Evans was injured during the second quarter of Sunday's win over Arizona and did not return, finishing with three catches for 34 yards and a touchdown. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said earlier this week that the rib issue should not be a long-term problem, though the 49ers are still evaluating him as the week goes along. Evans has 12 catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns through three games. His chances of playing Sunday against Denver should become clearer if he is able to practice Thursday or Friday.
Source: Vic Tafur
Source: Vic Tafur
Dalton Kincaid Remains a Potential Breakout Tight End Despite Quiet Week 3
Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid had an underwhelming game in his team's Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, recording two catches for 38 yards on three targets. However, the 26-year-old is still off to an excellent start to the 2026 season, as he's hauled in 14 receptions for 263 yards and a touchdown on 17 targets across three games. With an average of 18.8 yards per reception, Kincaid is as explosive as any tight end in the NFL. He's also seen a notable spike in usage so far this year, playing at least 66% of the snaps in all three of Buffalo's games after failing to reach that mark even once in 2025. If Kincaid can maintain his current usage while coming even close to his current per-target efficiency, he could be poised for a monster year. Even coming off a down game, Kincaid profiles as a high-end TE1 option for fantasy managers in Week 4 against the New England Patriots.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Zach Charbonnet Could Have Practice Window Opened Thursday
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) will not practice Wednesday, but that could change as soon as Thursday. According to Corbin K. Smith, head coach Mike Macdonald said Seattle could still open Charbonnet's 21-day practice window tomorrow. Charbonnet remains on the PUP list while recovering from the torn ACL he suffered in January's divisional-round win over San Francisco. Even if the window opens Thursday, he is not eligible to play Sunday against the Chargers and must miss Seattle's first four games. The Seahawks would then have 21 days to evaluate him in practice before activating him to the 53-man roster. Jadarian Price, Emanuel Wilson, and George Holani will continue handling the backfield work in Week 4.
Source: Corbin K. Smith
Source: Corbin K. Smith
Caleb Williams Won't Practice in Wednesday's Walkthrough
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (hamstring) will not be at the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday, head coach Ben Johnson told Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic, but he is "getting better every single day." With Williams trending towards missing a second straight game due to a hamstring strain that he suffered in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, Johnson has yet to publicly name a starting QB for the Week 4 game against the visiting New York Jets. Fantasy managers should not be expecting Williams to return this weekend. Veteran third-stringer Case Keenum made the start for the Bears on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles and defied expectations, throwing for 247 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-7 win. If Williams is ruled out again this week, which is expected, it seems likely that Johnson would stick with Keenum after his strong performance over Tyson Bagent, who was in the concussion protocol last week. Williams should remain stashed in all fantasy football formats.
Source: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
Source: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
Jalen Ramsey Could Play Through Broken Wrist
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (wrist) is questionable for Thursday night's game against Cleveland, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Ramsey revealed this week that he broke his wrist on the first defensive series of Sunday's win over Cincinnati. He stayed in the game anyway, playing all 57 defensive snaps and finishing with eight tackles. Ramsey was limited throughout Pittsburgh's short practice week and has been working with protection on the wrist. He has said he will try to play Thursday, but the Steelers have stopped short of clearing him. His status will come down to the hours leading up to kickoff.
Source: Brooke Pryor
Source: Brooke Pryor
Joey Porter Jr. Ruled Out for Fourth Straight Game
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (back) will remain sidelined Thursday night against Cleveland, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Porter has yet to play this season while dealing with conditioning and back issues. There was some optimism earlier in the week when Pittsburgh listed him as a full participant Monday and Tuesday, although both sessions were estimated walkthrough reports. Porter was limited Wednesday before being ruled out. Rookie Daylen Everette has seen his role grow with Porter unavailable and played 46% of the defensive snaps in Sunday's win over Cincinnati. Porter's season debut will have to wait at least another week.
Source: Brooke Pryor
Source: Brooke Pryor
Rico Dowdle Will Miss Second Straight Game
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against Cleveland, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Dowdle didn't practice at all on the short week and will now miss a second straight game. He has 15 carries for 37 yards and four catches for 28 yards through two appearances this season. Jaylen Warren took over the backfield without Dowdle against Cincinnati and turned in a huge game, rushing for 127 yards while finishing with 176 yards from scrimmage. Warren should again handle most of Pittsburgh's backfield work Thursday night.
Source: Brooke Pryor
Source: Brooke Pryor
Bryce Young a Full Practice Participant on Wednesday
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (knee) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, according to Sheena Quick. Head coach Dave Canales said that Young's injury occurred on the first sack in Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns. Young was seen testing out his knee on the sidelines in the first half in Week 3, but he remained in the game and finished with 291 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the 21-18 road loss. The 25-year-old has shown more improvement so far in his fourth year in the league, as he has thrown for 939 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions through his first three games. Young will have clear QB1 upside this weekend in a matchup against a Detroit Lions defense that has allowed an NFL-high 299.3 passing yards per game in the early going. The status of receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) is something to monitor as it pertains to Young's overall fantasy value this weekend. Going into Week 4, Young is the overall QB4, behind only Josh Allen, Brock Purdy, and Tyler Shough.
Source: Sheena Quick
Source: Sheena Quick
Jalen Coker Misses Practice on Wednesday
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) has his helmet but is off to the side with trainers during the team's stretch before practice on Wednesday, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Per John Ellis, Coker did not officially practice. Coker suffered a quad injury in the Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns and finished with only two receptions on four targets for 18 yards. However, the Panthers said that the 24-year-old is not dealing with a significant injury, so he could be ready to roll in Week 4 versus the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on his practice status through Friday. After a strong start to his third NFL season -- Coker has 18 catches for 222 yards and two touchdowns through three games -- he has become a strong receiving flex option for fantasy managers as the WR2 in a Carolina offense that has looked more explosive under quarterback Bryce Young.
Source: John Ellis
Source: John Ellis
Mike Vrabel Stands Behind Drake Maye
When asked about a WEEI report that there are issues between him and quarterback Drake Maye, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said, "I'm here because Drake was the quarterback... I don't have much to add to that about a comment from an unnamed source," per Mark Daniels of MassLive.com. The 24-year-old signal-caller had a fantastic 2025 season as his first year as the team's full-time starter, leading the club to the Super Bowl and finishing just behind Matthew Stafford in MVP voting. With a much tougher schedule this year and without his top receiver in A.J. Brown (ankle), Maye has struggled through the first three games, completing 63.8% of his pass attempts for 585 yards, only one touchdown, and six interceptions. The Athletic's Chad Graff suggests that the former North Carolina star signal-caller's confidence is down after his rough start. "What's fallen apart with Maye looks like it's between the ears as much as anything physical," Graff said. "He looks like a quarterback whose confidence is shot." Until Maye gets Brown back from Injured Reserve, more struggles could be on the way, starting in a Week 4 divisional clash against the Buffalo Bills on the road.
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Justin Jefferson Won't Practice on Wednesday
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that wide receiver Justin Jefferson (ankle) will not practice on Wednesday, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Jefferson suffered a left-ankle sprain in the Week 3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is now questionable to play in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins. The 27-year-old was reportedly close to re-entering Sunday's game against Tampa, but the Vikings ultimately held him out, and he finished with only two catches for 32 yards. The Vikings are saying that Jefferson is not dealing with a long-term ankle injury, but that does not mean he will not be in danger of sitting out this weekend's game. The four-time Pro Bowler will need to return to practice on either Thursday or Friday for fantasy managers to feel comfortable about him playing in a great matchup against Miami. When active, Jefferson is always a must-start WR1 in fantasy football. He has 13 receptions on 17 targets for 179 yards and two touchdowns through his first three games in his seventh year in the NFL. UPDATE: Jefferson is considered day-to-day.
Source: The Athletic - Alec Lewis
Source: The Athletic - Alec Lewis
Nico Collins Returns to Practice on Wednesday
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) is back at practice on Wednesday, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Collins missed the last two games due to a strained hamstring, but he is back at practice now, and head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday that the team is "hopeful" that their WR1 can return this Sunday in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys. The 27-year-old will probably end up being limited on Wednesday, but if he can upgrade to a full practice by the end of the week, he could be good to go this weekend, where he would be a must-start in his return to action against the 1-2 Cowboys. In the season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1, Collins looked great, catching seven passes for 75 yards and his first touchdown of the 2026 season. Quarterback C.J. Stroud will be much more attractive this week as a QB streamer if he gets his top receiver back against a Cowboys defense that has allowed 27.3 points per game through the first three weeks.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan M. Alexander
Source: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan M. Alexander
