Week 3 Rankings<\/a> | Expert chat (noon-1 p.m. ET)<\/a><\/p>\n
What we’re watching for early<\/p>\n
Xavier Legette<\/a>, WR, CAR (hamstring): Through two games, Legette has yet to reach double-digit yards for the season. As such, even if he plays, he doesn’t appear to be a strong fantasy option.<\/p>\n Andre Szmyt<\/a>, K, CLE (calf): MRI results likely helped tipped the scales as to whether or not the Browns needed a replacement kicker for Week 3. He’s been cleared to play on Sunday.<\/p>\n Tucker Kraft<\/a>, TE, GB (knee): Although he got hurt on Thursday and missed practice on Friday, all signs currently point towards the TE playing against the Browns.<\/p>\n Emeka Egbuka<\/a>, WR, TB (hip): He only practiced once this week, but the team fully expects him to play — which is good news since WR Chris Godwin Jr<\/a>. (ankle) has already been ruled out.<\/p>\n Tyler Warren<\/a>, TE, IND (toe): Despite limited practice late in the week, Warren was ultimately removed from the Colts’ injury report and should play in Week 3.<\/p>\n Ruled out prior to Sunday<\/p>\n A.J. Terrell Jr.<\/a>, CB, ATL (hamstring): Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan<\/a> could have a much better-than-expected game as a result.<\/p>\n Jaylon Johnson<\/a>, CB, CHI (groin): Johnson has been placed on IR. DB Jaylon Jones<\/a> (hamstring) and LB T.J. Edwards<\/a> (hamstring) are also sidelined for Week 3. Dallas could light up the scoreboard again this week.<\/p>\n Joe Burrow<\/a>, QB, CIN (toe): He hasn’t yet been ruled out for the entire season, but it will be quite some time before Burrow returns to the Bengals huddle. Jake Browning<\/a> takes over at QB.<\/p>\n DaRon Bland<\/a>, CB, DAL (foot): CB Trevon Diggs<\/a> (knee) was a late-week add to the injury report. Last week, Russell Wilson<\/a> had his way with this Dallas defense. This week, Caleb Williams<\/a> might do the same.<\/p>\n Evan Engram<\/a>, TE, DEN (back): Adam Trautman<\/a> should get the majority of the team’s TE targets, but you should probably consider looking elsewhere for your fantasy team.<\/p>\n Jayden Reed<\/a>, WR, GB (foot): Reed has been placed on IR. Matthew Golden<\/a> and Dontayvion Wicks<\/a> both will benefit from the sudden surplus of targets.<\/p>\n Xavier Worthy<\/a>, WR, KC (shoulder): Tyquan Thornton<\/a> and Hollywood Brown<\/a> were the Chiefs’ top WR options last week with Worthy out. Jalen Royals<\/a> (knee) might be able to squeeze into the mix, but he’s questionable to play.<\/p>\n Will Dissly<\/a>, TE, LAC (knee): Tyler Conklin<\/a> and Oronde Gadsden II<\/a> should split TE targets, but unless one breaks out, they both are probably best left on the waiver wire.<\/p>\n J.J. McCarthy<\/a>, QB, MIN (ankle): Enter veteran Carson Wentz<\/a>, who will take over under center. He’ll be without RB Aaron Jones Sr<\/a>. (hamstring\/IR). Jordan Mason<\/a> could be in for a ton of touches.<\/p>\n Justin Fields<\/a>, QB, NYJ (concussion): Tyrod Taylor<\/a> will helm the Jets offense, so don’t expect miracles. Beyond Garrett Wilson<\/a>, you don’t need to be looking here for fantasy WR points.<\/p>\n Will Shipley<\/a>, RB, PHI (oblique): He’s likely to be back next week, so this may be the last best chance for AJ Dillon<\/a> or Tank Bigsby<\/a> to try and lock down some touches behind Saquon Barkley<\/a>.<\/p>\n Joey Porter Jr<\/a>., CB, PIT (hamstring): Although it hasn’t happened yet, a trip to the IR is very much on the table here. Upgrade Patriots receivers a bit in his absence.<\/p>\n Jordan Watkins<\/a>, WR, SF (calf): An IR stint is very likely. With Watkins gone, Ricky Pearsall<\/a> ‘s target totals should be in the clear.<\/p>\n Jayden Daniels<\/a>, QB, WAS (knee): Marcus Mariota<\/a> will take over at QB for Washington in what the team hopes is just a one-week fill-in role.<\/p>\n Noah Brown<\/a>, WR, WAS (groin): Jaylin Lane<\/a> joins Terry McLaurin<\/a> and Deebo Samuel<\/a> in 3-WR sets.<\/p>\n What we’re watching for late D’Andre Swift<\/a>, RB, CHI (quad): While he may well end up playing in this one, it also wouldn’t be surprising if Kyle Monangai<\/a> saw a lot more action than he would if Swift were at 100%.<\/p>\n Zach Charbonnet<\/a>, RB, SEA (foot): With Charbonnet doubtful to play, Kenneth Walker III<\/a> should get the majority of RB touches, with George Holani<\/a> getting whatever’s left over.<\/p>\n Jaxon Smith-Njigba<\/a>, WR, SEA (illness): A Saturday add to the injury report is never a good thing, but when it’s the result of an illness, at least there’s reason to be optimistic that he might be fine by kickoff.<\/p>\n Brock Purdy<\/a>, QB, SF (toe): Purdy may actually end up dressing for this one, presumably only in a backup\/emergency role. The expectation is for Mac Jones<\/a> to start.<\/p>\n Jauan Jennings<\/a>, WR, SF (ankle): No practice on Friday makes Jennings a risky start. Kendrick Bourne<\/a> would be a potential pivot option.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Whom should you start? Whom should you sit? 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