September 19, 2025
After missing Wednesday's practice and participating in a limited capacity on Thursday, Atlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. (toe) logged a full practice on Friday and is off the injury report ahead of a Week 3 divisional clash with the Carolina Panthers. Pitts' 11 receptions through two weeks are tied for the team lead with wide receiver
Drake London. In Carolina, Pitts faces the league's 31st-ranked defense against tight ends, a position they've struggled mightily to defend over the past year-plus, making him a viable starter at a position that many fantasy managers will spend the season streaming. However, given the Panthers' similar struggles against the running game, don't be surprised to see another heavy dose of
Bijan Robinson, while the bulk of the team's passing work could go to London, as the team attempts to get him over the early-season hump he's faced.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Tori McElhaney
September 19, 2025
After a week of limited practices, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was unwilling to give a definitive update on the Week 3 availability of second-year wide receiver
Xavier Worthy (shoulder). "We'll see how it goes," he told reporters on Friday. Worthy exited the Chiefs' season opener against the Chargers after only three snaps, having dislocated his shoulder in a collision with teammate
Travis Kelce. With presumed top receiver
Rashee Rice in the midst of his six-game suspension, Kansas City is looking for an offensive spark following a 0-2 start to the season. Given his game-breaking speed, if Worthy is able to play on Sunday night against the Giants, even if on a pitch count, his presence should serve to open things up underneath for Travis Kelce and a Chiefs' running game that has failed to generate any momentum early in the year.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Nate Taylor
September 19, 2025
Indianapolis Colts tight end
Tyler Warren (toe) has been one of the most impressive rookies in the league through two weeks, but after missing Wednesday's practice with a toe injury, head coach Shane Steichen was non-committal about his Week 3 usage. "We'll see. We'll see how it goes," he told reporters asking about a potential snap count. Warren has been on the field for 119 snaps through two weeks, and he returned to practice on both Thursday and Friday, so all signs point to him seeing his full allotment of snaps. Warren leads a surprising Colts offense in targets, receptions, and yards, though he has yet to break through for a touchdown. In a fantasy season that once again has provided few reliable options at the tight end position, he is a must-start for any game he's active.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Kevin Bowen
September 19, 2025
In speaking with reporters on Friday, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was effusive in his praise of second-year wide receiver
Rome Odunze. Johnson was quick to point out Odunze's contributions in the run game and his ability to separate, along with his athleticism and catch radius, labeling the ninth pick of the 2024 draft a "complete receiver". After a relatively quiet rookie season, Odunze has looked every bit the part of an alpha-receiver through the first two games of 2025, coming off the best game of his career, in which he caught seven of ten targets for 128 yards and two scores. The Bears face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3 in a game with one of the highest projected point totals of the week. Given the commendation heaped upon him by his coach, expect Odunze to see continued involvement in the passing game, making him a must-start.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Chris Emma
September 19, 2025
For the first time since arriving in Green Bay, Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons (back) does not appear on the team's injury report. The Packers acquired the All-Pro pass rusher from the Cowboys in a deal that sent defensive lineman Kenny Clark and two first-round picks to Dallas, and for the first time since leaving the Big D, Parsons is expected to see a full slate of snaps in Week 3. Through two weeks, Parsons has seen the field on just over 55% of the Packers' defensive snaps, racking up two sacks in limited action. The Packers have been one of the most dominant defensive units through two weeks, making an unencumbered Parsons a scary proposition for a Cleveland offensive line that has surrendered 35 pressures through two weeks. Green Bay's DST remains a must-start in Week 3, while
Joe Flacco,
Jerry Jeudy, and Cleveland's entire passing game should be left on the bench in a game that could get ugly.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Adam Schefter
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
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said that wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. (wrist) had a better week "in terms of the way we were trying to connect" and is excited for Thomas' opportunity against the division-rival Houston Texans on Sunday, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. Thomas said, "I'm good." There was some question about his Week 3 status when he went from a full practice on Wednesday to limited on Thursday, but apparently, the 22-year-old second-year pass-catcher is ready to rock this weekend against Houston. Thomas has been a disappointment through two games in 2025 after going for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in his rookie campaign, and the Jags have spread the ball around so far. He does have 19 targets through two weeks, but the efficiency has not been there, with only five grabs for 60 yards. Fantasy managers are hoping this will be the week Thomas breaks out.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
September 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (ankle) has officially been ruled out for the Week 3 game on Sunday against the New York Jets, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Godwin is not ready to make his 2025 debut after suffering an ugly dislocated ankle in Week 7 of 2024, but he returned to practice for the first time last week and made more progress this week, suggesting that he could return in a Week 4 showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 29-year-old will probably have to upgrade to a full practice at some point next week for that to happen, though, and for fantasy purposes, he'll be extremely risky whenever he makes his debut, especially when considering how good rookie first-rounder
Emeka Egbuka has been so far. Fantasy managers stashing Godwin are going to need to stay patient, and his overall ceiling and floor figures to be impacted by the presence of Egbuka all year.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
September 19, 2025
Miami Dolphins rookie running back
Ollie Gordon II's success puts "competitive pressure" on
Jaylen Wright, who was active for the first time in 2025 in Thursday night's loss to the Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. The head coach said he still believes in Wright and plans on incorporating him in the offense, but with Gordon, "they can punch and hit the opponent." Wright missed the first two weeks of the year with a knee injury, which didn't help his cause. The 22-year-old was active on Thursday night against Buffalo, but he didn't handle any snaps on offense or special teams. Meanwhile, Gordon had nine carries (three fewer than
De'Von Achane) for 38 yards and a touchdown. Wright should be more involved now that he's healthy, but Gordon gives Miami a dynamic they haven't had at the position in years, which doesn't bode well for Wright.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Palm Beach Post - Joe Schad
September 19, 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Xavier Legette (hamstring) has been labeled as questionable to play in a Week 3 divisional tilt against the visiting Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, according to David Newton of ESPN. Legette came down with some hamstring soreness in Wednesday's practice and was shut down. The 24-year-old was limited on both Wednesday and Thursday. Even if he's cleared to play this weekend, fantasy managers should not be compelled to use him in their starting lineups after catching only four of his 15 targets for eight yards in the first two games of the season. Legette is going to continue to be involved in Carolina's passing attack, but he could quickly become the WR3 in a suspect offense after
Hunter Renfrow found the end zone twice in last week's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Rookie
Jimmy Horn Jr. or
David Moore will see more snaps as the WR3 on Sunday if Legette is ruled out.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - David Newton
September 19, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Christian Kirk (hamstring) is "on track to return" in a Week 3 divisional matchup on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. The Texans said earlier this week that they expected both Kirk and
Braxton Berrios (hamstring) to play for the first time this season. It's unclear right now if they'll both be removed from the final injury report or if they'll head into Sunday with a questionable designation, but either way, they should be on the field against Jacksonville. Kirk is the one that fantasy managers need to keep an eye on. While he's not start-worthy in his debut with Houston this weekend, he will give their struggling offense a boost and is expected to see most of the snaps out of the slot when he's up to speed. Kirk's impending return is definitely bad news for rookies
Jayden Higgins and
Jaylin Noel.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan M. Alexander
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
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that rookie first-round wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka (groin, hip) will be questionable for Week 3 against the visiting New York Jets on Sunday, according to Brianna Dix of Buccaneers.com. The good news is that Egbuka returned to practice on Friday after sitting out on Wednesday and Thursday. With
Chris Godwin (ankle) officially ruled out again, veteran
Sterling Shepard would be worth a look as a flex streamer this weekend as the team's WR2 if Egbuka is inactive. If he's cleared to play on Sunday, Egbuka should remain in all starting fantasy lineups after going for eight catches on 13 targets for 96 yards and three touchdowns in the first two games of his NFL career. Egbuka has been great as the WR2 behind
Mike Evans so far, but this could be the last week that he's the clear No. 2 option if Godwin returns in Week 4.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buccaneers.com - Brianna Dix
September 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie first-round wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka (groin, hip) was back on the practice field on Friday after sitting out on Wednesday and Thursday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. It's good news for the Bucs, but Egbuka isn't exactly in the clear to play in Week 4 against the New York Jets. There's a good chance the 22-year-old will be listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report. The Bucs play in the early window on Sunday, though, so fantasy managers will know early whether Egbuka will be active against the Jets. The Ohio State product will be a must-start this weekend if he's active, as he's caught eight passes for 96 yards and three touchdowns on 13 targets in his first two NFL games. If Egbuka doesn't get cleared to play this weekend,
Sterling Shepard would be the WR2 across from
Mike Evans, with
Chris Godwin (ankle) not expected back until at least Week 4.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
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