Myles Garrett Explodes For 3.5 Sacks In Week 3 Win

Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett went off in the Browns' 27-3 romping of the Tennessee Titans in Week 3. Garrett was a constant presence in the Titans' backfield, registering five hits on Ryan Tannehill and 3.5 sacks. Of his five combined tackles, four were solo. He also forced a fumble. The Browns' defense was […]

Rashan Gary Picks Up Three Sacks In Week 3 Win

Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary had three sacks in the Packers' 18-17 win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 3. Gary is beginning to emerge as his workload is slowly being ramped up following an ACL tear that ended his 2022 season halfway through. He only played 12 snaps (38%) in Week […]

Brian Branch Shines In His First Start

Detroit Lions' safety Brian Branch shined in his first start, as the Lions beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-6. Branch made 11 solo tackles, including three tackles for loss, and he broke up two passes. The second-round rookie has flashed in a limited role in his first two games before starting in Week 3. He returned […]

Zaire Franklin Continues To Lead NFL In Tackling

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin continued his productive season with 15 combined tackles and his first sack in a Week 3 win over the Baltimore Ravens. He has made over ten tackles in three straight games, and he leads the NFL in solo tackles and assists. With his massive tackle production, Franklin ranks as the […]

Derwin James Jr. Injures Hamstring In Win

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (hamstring) was injured on Sunday during the narrow win over the Vikings. He tweaked his hamstring, sitting out the fourth quarter as a result. While the 27-year-old downplayed the injury, he'll undergo an MRI on Monday. James, who entered Week 3 with a team-high 17 total tackles, should […]

Tre Brown Ruled Out In Week 3

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (head) left Sunday's meeting with the Carolina Panthers. He won't return. The 26-year-old, who led the team with one interception heading into Week 3, didn't appear on the box score before his premature departure due to a concussion. Fortunately, Seattle won't play until Monday in Week 4, so Brown might […]

Jamal Adams Officially Inactive Sunday

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. The 27-year-old hasn't played in a game since Week 1 last year. While there was hope that he could return Sunday versus the Carolina Panthers, that won't be the case. The Seahawks face the Giants next week and are […]

Will Dissly, Riq Woolen Inactive Sunday

Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) and cornerback Riq Woolen (chest) are inactive for Week 3 versus the Carolina Panthers. Both players had been listed as doubtful, so their absence comes as no surprise. Colby Parkinson should earn more snaps as the No. 2 tight end behind Noah Fant. Meanwhile, Tre Brown and Mike […]

Joey Bosa Officially Active For Week 3

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (hamstring) is officially active for Week 3 versus the Minnesota Vikings. He had been listed as questionable. Bosa also shed a questionable designation in order to play last week, and although he was held to just 19 percent of snaps, he amassed four tackles and two sacks. The […]

Joey Bosa Expected To Play In Week 3

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (hamstring) will play Sunday despite being listed as questionable, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Bosa also shed a questionable designation in order to play last week, and although he was held to just 19 percent of snaps, he amassed four tackles and two sacks. The 28-year-old is expected […]

Jamal Adams Will Remain Sidelined For Week 3

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee) had been listed as questionable for Week 3 but is not expected to play, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 27-year-old hasn't played in a game since Week 1 last year, and while there was hope that he could return Sunday versus the Carolina Panthers, that won't be the case. […]

Tyree Wilson Expected To Play Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (illness) is expected to play in Week 3 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had been listed as questionable after missing two days of practice this past week. He did manage to participate in a limited capacity on Friday. The 23-year-old has tallied three tackles through two games in […]

Jeff Okudah Expected To Make Season Debut In Week 3

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah (foot) is expected to play in Week 3 despite being listed as questionable. He'll be making his Falcons debut against his old team, the Detroit Lions. The 24-year-old was solid last season, amassing 73 tackles, one forced fumble, and one interception.

Marlon Humphrey Still Waiting For Season Debut

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (foot) will be out of the Week 3 game against the Indianapolis Colts. The sixth-year veteran has yet to play in the 2023 season after undergoing surgery on his foot in August. In the first two weeks of the season, the Ravens' defense has only been tested by rookie quarterback […]

Tariq Woolen Listed As Doubtful For Week 3

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen (chest) is doubtful for Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers. The second-year Pro Bowler got banged up during the Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions and is now unlikely to play in Week 3. The Seahawks' secondary is going to be shorthanded against the Panthers with cornerback Coby Bryant […]

Patriots Defense A Must-Start In Week 3

The New England Patriots defense should be started in all fantasy leagues versus the New York Jets this week. While New England has endured a relatively slow start on both sides of the ball, their defense's lack of excitement can be blamed on two incredibly tough matchups against the Eagles and Dolphins. The Zach Wilson-led […]

Josh Allen Likely To Play Sunday For Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said he expects linebacker Josh Allen (shoulder) has progressed well enough to likely play in Week 3 on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Allen suffered a shoulder injury in the Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs but was able to put in some limited practices so far […]

Joey Bosa Misses Thursday's Practice

Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Joey Bosa (hamstring) did not take part in practice on Thursday after he was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday. While it's a downgrade on paper, it's likely that the Chargers were just resting their star linebacker after he missed two practices last week but still played in the Week […]

Trevon Diggs Suffers Torn ACL At Practice

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) suffered a torn ACL during practice on Thursday, an MRI exam confirmed, according to a source. Diggs will now miss the rest of the 2023 season. The Cowboys defense/special teams unit will still be a top play for the rest of the year, but losing Diggs is huge news […]

Talanoa Hufanga Set For Big Game

San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga has a big, juicy matchup against the flailing New York Giants in Week 3. The 49ers are one of the most disruptive defenses in the league. They rank No. 2 in the league with four interceptions and No. 11 with six sacks. The Giants, meanwhile, rank second in most […]

Micah Parsons Looks To Continue Impressive Season

Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons looks to continue raining destruction on opposing offenses against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. Parsons has already made 3.0 sacks, six QB hits, one forced fumble, one pass defense, and one fumble recovery in two weeks. The Cardinals are an extremely weak team on paper. Their offensive line […]

Jason Pinnock Primed for A Breakout

New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock is having a breakout in his third season. Last week, Pinnock made 13 combined tackles against the Arizona Cardinals. This week, he faces the 49ers, whose opponents are averaging more tackles per game than Cardinals opponents average. Niners running back Christian McCaffrey is tough to tackle, and there is […]

Alex Anzalone Has Highly Favorable Matchup In Week 3

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has an excellent matchup in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons are by far the most run-heavy team in the NFL, and they present a good opportunity for Anzalone to have a high-tackle game. While Anzalone is known to miss a tackle from time to time, he gets […]

Ernest Jones' Outlook Depends On Bengals Injuries

Fantasy managers rostering Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones may want to follow the Cincinnati Bengals' injury reports. If Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow misses the Week 3 matchup against the Rams, Jones should be in line for a huge game. Jones has been productive in his first season as the Rams' every-down linebacker, having made […]

Joey Bosa Limited In Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa (hamstring) was limited at the team's practice on Wednesday. Bosa missed practice time last week but was active in the overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans and still managed two sacks while being on a limited snap count (29 percent of the defensive snaps). The fact that Bosa is […]

Week 3 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football - Positional Rankings for Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

While Week 2 was rough for some of my streamer picks, it ultimately served as a reminder of how unreliable metrics can be year-to-year. As I’ve said before, coaching staff and offensive line changes happen every season, and the smallest move can change everything. If a team loses one guard, the whole line can suffer. […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3 - Fantasy Football Streamers and Free Agent Adds

Last week's second waiver wire recommendation, Saints DE Carl Granderson, made a sack and forced a fumble in the New Orleans' victory over the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football. The performance netted 16.95 fantasy points in RotoBaller IDP Bonus scoring format. That's about 10 more per game than he was averaging last season. It was […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Placed On Injured Reserve

Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner Johnson (torn pec) was officially placed on the injured reserve list on Tuesday following his injury during Sunday's 37-31 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Gardner-Johnson reportedly suffered the injury early in the game. However, he only missed two snaps before playing the rest of the contest. The IR designation assures […]

Jamal Adams Set To Practice In Full This Week

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (quad) is set to practice in full this week, per Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News-Tribune. Head coach Pete Carroll told reporters on Monday that the veteran safety is set to practice in full this week. "The plan is for him to have a full week of regular practice and […]

Lions D/ST Losing Two Key Contributors

The Detroit Lions have placed defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) and defensive end James Houston (ankle) on Injured Reserve, according to Tom Pelissero of The NFL Network. Both players were injured in the Lions' Week 2 loss to the Seahawks and now Detroit is down two key defensive players for quite a while. Gardner-Johnson was […]