Stephen Ross "Doesn't Want to Fire" Mike McDaniel

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 […]

Zach Charbonnet has Not Practiced This Week

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 […]

Bhayshul Tuten Wearing Non-Contact Jersey on Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) was seen wearing a non-contact jersey on the field during Thursday's practice, according to Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union. It means that Tuten was limited in practice for the second straight day this week after apparently picking up a shoulder injury in the Week 2 loss […]

Josh Jacobs Maintains Limited Status on Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) was limited in a second straight practice this week on Thursday as he manages an ankle injury ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. If Jacobs is unable to practice in full on […]

RJ Harvey Confused by Terminology in Broncos' Offense?

Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said that rookie running back RJ Harvey "got confused with some of the terminology" and blocked on a play where he was supposed to get the ball, per Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. For what it's worth, Stevens also relayed that Lombardi said the mistake was "not a recurring […]

Sit Start Running Backs for Week 3 Fantasy Football

The fantasy football season is ratcheting up as we head into Week 3 of the NFL season! Here at RotoBaller, we're dishing out the sit/start advice for running backs to help you dominate your matchups. RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly drops his top running back starts and sits for Week 3, looking at players like James Cook, […]

Bhayshul Tuten, Javonte Williams, Tony Pollard: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 3

The running back position is always an interesting one in fantasy football. While it's typically harder to find league-winning running backs in the later rounds of fantasy drafts or on the waiver wire, the boost a steal at RB can give your team is massive. Generally, the best running backs are taken early in drafts. […]

Is Austin Ekeler Out For The Season? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 3)

Following the offseason trade of starting running back Brian Robinson Jr., veteran Austin Ekeler was listed as the Commanders starter going into Week 1. Unfortunately, that only lasted for two weeks, as Ekeler suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 2 against the Packers. With Ekeler out for the season, it will be up to […]

Jeremy McNichols Practices in Full on Thursday

Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols (hamstring) practiced in full on Thursday after being limited in practice on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. He appears to be on track to play in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. McNichols has recorded four carries for 25 yards through the first two weeks of the […]

2025 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings - Week 3 Start, Sit

It's time to set those Week 3 lineups, but it's not time to panic if your fantasy team has gotten off to a slow start. Use these Week 3 fantasy football FLEX rankings as your guide to decide between players with similar outlooks at different positions. Below, you will see where key RBs, WRs, and TEs […]

D'Andre Swift Limited for Second Straight Day

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (quadriceps) is dealing with a quad injury going into a Week 3 date with the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday and has put in two limited practices so far this week, according to Phillip Thompson of the Chicago Tribune. If Swift isn't a full-go in Friday's practice, he could head […]

Will Shipley Practicing Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley (rib/oblique) returned to practice Thursday for the first time since suffering his Week 1 injury. The second-year back flashed in the opener with three carries for 26 yards, showcasing his big-play potential before exiting. While Shipley logged just 30 carries as a rookie, his role behind Saquon Barkley is […]

Champ or Chump? Fantasy Outlooks for Bhayshul Tuten, Keenan Allen, Troy Franklin, Kyle Pitts

So, you clicked on this article because you happen to have one or more of the players in the title on your fantasy roster, right? Or maybe because you're wondering if you should put out a trade offer to the player who does have them. Either way, you're looking at what these players have done […]

Kenneth Walker III Could Shoulder Load for Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III could be set for a big Week 3 performance against the Saints. He broke out for 105 yards and a touchdown on just 13 carries last week, though Zach Charbonnet actually led the team with 15 rushing attempts. With Charbonnet (foot) sidelined in practice and questionable for Sunday, […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Rising After Ekeler Injury

With Austin Ekeler (Achilles) sidelined, Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is set for an expanded role in Week 3. He now slots in as the change-of-pace option behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt and could see steady early work, especially if QB Jayden Daniels (knee) is limited against a fierce Raiders pass rush led by Maxx […]

Quinshon Judkins Claims RB1 Role in Cleveland

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins wasted no time making his presence felt, racking up 61 yards on 10 carries with three receptions for another 10 yards in his debut. The strong showing has vaulted him to the top of the Browns' depth chart, and fantasy managers should take note. With a potential 15-20 […]

Jordan Mason, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Travis Etienne Jr.: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 3

Throughout the first two weeks of the NFL season, several backfields have begun to shift. In Washington, a seventh-round rookie has jumped to the top spot, while Travis Etienne Jr., who was able to reclaim the starting job after being demoted in 2024. In this piece, we will look at three intriguing running back names […]

Targets, Air Yards, Snap Counts Analysis - Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers for Week 3 (2025)

Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent target-earners are among the top fantasy point scorers; they can be relied on by not just their team’s offense to […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 3 Updates for Top 200 (2025)

It's been two weeks and your brain is trying to find patterns amongst the noise, so let's hash things out with an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet! Most of your focus will be on the current week, which is valid, but we must keep the bigger picture in sight. That's our goal with the Week 3 […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 3 Targets and Avoids

Welcome back to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season! There are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and futures bets that it's hard to decide what to do with these choices. But survivor pools are the oldest and simplest leagues out there. All you have to […]

Dolphins vs. Bills Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Thursday Night - Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, De'Von Achane, Joshua Palmer, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid

This week's matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins has a very high implied total. Will that matter? Over the years, we have seen a lot of different variations of Thursday Night Football. Some games are mind-numbing punt-fests while others are offensive explosions. But the one thing you never want to see, especially for […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 3? DeVonta Smith, Calvin Ridley, Cam Skattebo, more

Hello again, RotoBallers, and welcome back to my fantasy football Warning Signals column for Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season -- my weekly exercise in hand-wringing over what to do with fantasy football rosters in the week ahead. As we enter Week 3, sample sizes are small, but a season could hinge on decisions […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt a Work in Progress With Pass Protection?

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said the challenge for rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt will be "playing without the ball." "Every time he's touched it, good things happen," but Kingsbury stressed that pass protection or just running his routes properly is a "big deal." However, the OC said he's "impressed by his work ethic." […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 3 (2025)

Our fantasy studs were back in fine form last week. Ja'Marr Chase, Malik Nabers, and Puka Nacua were among the league's best this week. Week 1 is often a feeling-out period for NFL teams. Week 2 is when the real fun begins. With that type of excitement back for NFL fans, it is time to […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 3 Fantasy Football (2025)

We are just two weeks in, and the injury bug has already bitten most fantasy football teams. If you were not directly impacted, there is still a good chance that you have a player who has been somehow impacted by everything going on. There are already a ton of teams in need of a new […]

Updated Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 3 (2025): Fantasy Football Pickups for Hunter Renfrow, Najee Harris, Quinshon Judkins, Jake Browning, Zach Ertz

It's not necessarily the most amazing week for waiver wire pickups, but there's always room to improve your teams and make winning moves -- so there are still several waiver wire options based on the positional need. Welcome to our updated waiver wire rankings for fantasy football Week 3 of the 2025 season. As the […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 3) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests (2025)

Welcome back to our NFL Pick'em Pool Picks for Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season. Two weeks are already down in the NFL season, and we can start to learn a lot about each team. The Indianapolis Colts, at least early on, look like one of the out-of-nowhere type teams that win more games […]

Best NFL Lines, Point Spreads and Betting Odds - Week 3 Football Bets Analysis (2025)

The NFL season rolls on into Week 3, kicking off tonight with a Thursday night matchup between the Dolphins and the Bills in the AFC East. Multiple teams will be starting backup quarterbacks this week, as injuries have already begun to take their toll on rosters across the league. With only two games' worth of […]

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 3 (2025)

The current running back landscape isn't exactly what we expected. While the usual suspects such as Christian McCaffrey, James Cook, Bijan Robinson, Saquon Barkley, and Jonathan Taylor remain staples inside the top 12, we also have some interesting backs in Javonte Williams, Travis Etienne Jr., and Jaylen Warren making some early-season noise. It's only Week […]

2025 Fantasy Football RB Rankings - Week 3 Start, Sit Running Backs

A stable of productive running backs can carry your fantasy team to a title, and nailing your lineup decisions is key all season long. To assist your start-sit calls at RB, we're back with our Week 3 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. Check out the running back rankings below to find out where […]