Fantasy Football Player Notes
Week 3 Rankings
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1.
Jahmyr Gibbs
RB - DET (vs . NYJ)
The first overall pick was worth every bit of it through two weeks. Jahmyr Gibbs is attached to one of the most potent offenses and is the motor of the entire team. Through two games, he has 45 rushing attempts, 208 rushing yards, 11 receptions, 91 receiving yards, and three total touchdowns. This week, they face the Jets, who technically have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to the RB position. That said, they have only played the Titans and Packers, who each use a rotation of multiple mediocre RBs. Gibbs is a different beast, and there is no reason why he won't continue his hot streak once again in Week 3.
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Kenneth Walker III
RB - KC (at MIA)
Dare I say the Chiefs are back? After an incredible game on Sunday Night Football, the Chiefs showed glimpses of their previous high-flying offense. With multiple deep shots and a dynamic passing game, this was similar to what we had seen in the past, with one key difference: Kenneth Walker. Walker has added a necessary explosive element to this team, opening up the field for players like Travis Kelce to have back-to-back 60-yard games after contact. Opening the season with back-to-back RB2 finishes, Walker is an elite fantasy back this year. Surpassing 100 rushing yards in each game, it was electric to see him receive 10 targets last week. This week, they face the Dolphins, who are on the fast track to receiving the first overall pick. This is the perfect defense and game script for Walker to have another massive fantasy day.
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Bijan Robinson
RB - ATL (at GB)
Michael Penix Jr. is slated to start Week 3 for the Falcons. This is fantastic news for the entire offense. With Cooper Rush under center, there was no point in this offense even showing up on game day. Now, not only do they have a chance to score points, but their high-end fantasy players can actually get the ball. Despite only playing 51% of snaps in Week 2, Bijan finished with 16 carries for 72 yards and three receptions for nine yards. I am not worried about the snap percentage, as the Panthers took control of this game early. Now, with Penix back under center, the Falcons face the Packers, who are allowing the 10th most fantasy points to opposing RBs this season. Considering they have played the Vikings and the Jets, 10th may be generous. Bijan is a superstar back, and with a functional offense, we may see him return to elite fantasy production.
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Derrick Henry
RB - BAL (at DAL)
I'm running out of superlatives for Derrick Henry. The ageless wonder continues to thrive and now has four rushing touchdowns in two games. Not only has he continued to dominate defenders, but even in a loss last week, he finished as a top-10 fantasy play. After a disappointing loss to the Saints, the Ravens travel to Dallas in what should be a very high-scoring affair. Coming off a record-setting performance, Dak Prescott and company will have their work cut out for them against Jesse Minter's defense. I expect that the Ravens will want to control this game and keep the ball out of Dak's hands. As a result, expect a heavy dose of Henry against an improved but not scary Cowboys defense.
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Christian McCaffrey
RB - SF (vs . ARI)
He may be splitting the work more than he has in the past, but that doesn't stop McCaffrey from being a top-end fantasy RB. It may take him out of the elite tier, but we saw last week that he remains a high-end RB1 each week. Last week, against the Dolphins, he only had 10 carries for 23 yards. However, he managed to put two of those carries into the endzone and catch all four of his targets for 43 receiving yards. With the 49ers looking like their old selves, a matchup with the Cardinals, who were just torched by the Seahawks, is very juicy. Expect CMC to continue his high-end RB1 fantasy output.
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James Cook III
RB - BUF (vs . LAC)
It's Josh Allen's world, and we're just living in it, especially around the goal line. With Allen looking like he can do whatever he wants in the red zone, it was generous of him to let James Cook score at the end of last Thursday's game. Still, Cook was able to break off some explosive runs on his way to 135 rushing yards on the day. Unfortunately, despite hearing that he would be more involved in the receiving game this season, he has only had four receptions for 16 yards across two games. With Allen under center, it's hard to find receiving production at the RB position. That said, with Allen under center, this team will always find ways to put up points. This week, they face a floundering Chargers team that managed to bottle up Ashton Jeanty last week. Without the receiving work or goal-line usage, Cook is more of an RB2 with touchdown upside each week.
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Jonathan Taylor
RB - IND (vs . HOU)
Taylor is a machine. We all saw on Sunday Night Football that running backs can still carry an NFL offence. In what was a tough overtime loss, Taylor kept the Colts alive with hard-nosed running and a knack for the end zone. Even against a Chiefs team that prides itself on limiting explosive plays, Taylor managed to scamper for a 24-yard-score. In the end, he finished with 24 carries for 92 yards and two scores. That's back-to-back games of 90-plus yards and two scores on the ground. Unfortunately, that streak may end this week as they take on a tough Texans defense. Despite playing two elite offenses in the Bills and Bengals, the Texans have allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points to the position this season. It's a small sample size, and Taylor is a different beast, but you can be sure DeMeco Ryans will be emphasizing stopping the run. Taylor remains a top-tier RB1, but it would be wise to temper expectations this week.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR - SEA (at WAS)
JSN is on a different tier this season. Even with Drew Lock under center, he has dominated both the NFL and fantasy football. Through two games, he has accounted for 64% of Seattle's passing yards. That's ridiculous. He also has displayed his big-play ability, with a 45- and 82 -yard score in each week, respectively. However, if there were one potential knock to his profile, it is that these long touchdowns aren't sustainable. That doesn't mean that he won't continue to dominate, but this 2,356-yard and 34-touchdown 17-game pace is not sustainable. That said, he is incredible and is this entire offense. This week they face the Commanders, who have been admirable against the run, but allowed Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to connect for 153 yards and two scores last week. The pace may be unsustainable, but this matchup shouldn't be the one that changes its course.
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Ashton Jeanty
RB - LV (at NO)
The 2-0 Raiders shocked their divisional rivals and offseason Super Bowl contenders in the Chargers, last week. Klint Kubiak has this team playing fast and has completely shifted the culture we saw last year. It's almost easy to forget that this team is without Brock Bowers and hasn't needed last year's first overall pick. That said, Jeanty had a tough day in Week 2. The Chargers bottled up the rushing game pretty well, and Jeanty had three drops. These drops were very uncharacteristic and the complete opposite of what we saw in Week 1 and all of 2025. As a result, I am focusing on the fact that Jeanty played 81% of snaps and saw 28 intended touches. With a workload like that, he remains an RB1 each week. This week they face the Saints, who are coming off a surprise victory over the Ravens. Through two weeks, the Saints have allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing RBs.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR - DET (vs . NYJ)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has stolen the show for fantasy this season, leaving ARSB once again disrespected. With only 5.8 fewer Half PPR fantasy points than JSN, it has been an incredible start to the season. Catching two touchdowns in each game and averaging over 100 yards, ARSB is unstoppable. Unfortunately, the Lions defense is also unstoppable, as they can't stop anyone. This should guarantee plenty of opportunities for ARSB even against a revitalized Jets offense this week. The Jets defense has played well over its first two games. However, the Titans and Packers are not nearly as potent offense the Lions have. Keep riding the under-the-radar fantasy superstar.
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Chase Brown
RB - CIN (at PIT)
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Saquon Barkley
RB - PHI (at CHI)
Saquon Barkley's managers were on a rollercoaster last week. After leaving the game early with a "stinger", Barkley ended up returning for the rest of the game in the second half. In his absence, Tank Bigsby was admirable, carrying the rock 13 times for 33 yards and a score. Barkley ended up only playing 16% of snaps, collecting 20 yards in total. It has not been the start that Barkley's Managers had been hoping for this season. It will be important to monitor the injury reports this week to ensure he is ready to go for Monday Night Football. If he is, they face the Bears, who may be without Caleb Williams. Either way, this Bears defense is a great "get right" matchup for an Eagles offense that has not been firing on all cylinders. If Barkley is fully healthy, expect a nice fantasy week that will hopefully set him up for the rest of the season.
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Javonte Williams
RB - DAL (vs . BAL)
Javonte Williams finds himself on the fringe of fantasy RB1's once again this week. Once again, we have a situation with a solid NFL RB who finds himself as the top ball carrier on one of the league's best offenses. Unfortunately, that means that when he doesn't find the endzone, his fantasy weeks may be underwhelming. After scoring twice in the season opener, he failed to find pay dirt in Week 2, finishing with 50 total yards. It was good to see him be more involved as a receiver, but last week was the Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb show. This week, they face a tough Jesse Minter defense that held the Saints' RBs to 11 total Half PPR fantasy points last week. It will be tough sledding again for Williams; however, he is always a threat to find the end zone. In a tough matchup, I view him as an RB2 with touchdown upside.
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Breece Hall
RB - NYJ (at DET)
The Jets are functional this year. Who knew that we would actually see Geno Smith commanding this offense to a win and an overtime loss in their first two games? As a result, we are seeing Hall return to fantasy form. Last week, he struggled on the ground, carrying the ball 16 times for 29 yards. Thankfully, he caught all five of his targets for 63 yards. As a result, he finished with a decent game despite Braelon Allen stealing a five-yard rushing touchdown. Hall is clearly the main guy on this offense and continues to see RB1 usage. Unfortunately, even though they are functional, there is limited touchdown upside on this offense. This week, they face the Lions, who have been decent against the run but horrific at defending the passing game. Hall should be heavily involved again this week, in a game that could become a sneaky shootout.
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Kyren Williams
RB - LAR (at DEN)
Kyren Williams is the RB14 in fantasy points per game, averaging 14 touches and 81 total yards. Williams has a 59% snap rate, 40.4% of the rushing attempts, a 54.8% route share, and an 8.5% target share. Williams has handled six of the eight running back red zone rushing attempts for the Rams. Among 43 qualifying backs, he ranks ninth in explosive run rate and 11th in missed tackle rate. Williams should have another nice outing in Week 3 against a run defense that has allowed the 13th-highest explosive run rate, the most yards after contact per attempt, and the highest missed tackle rate.
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Ja'Marr Chase
WR - CIN (at PIT)
Catch of the year. As Vince Carter would say, "It's over." With an absolutely ridiculous catch against the Texans, Chase once again demonstrated why he is the best receiver in the league. NFL personality Kyle Brandt even called it "better than the Odell catch." Now that's saying something. Either way, it was great to see Joe Burrow and Chase connect on multiple touchdowns against a tough Texans defense. Although the offense still hasn't been firing on all cylinders, their defense has propelled them to a 2-0 start. This week they take on the Steelers, whom the Patriots just dominated. These are always close games, but for the first time in over a decade, the Bengals look to be the superior team on both sides of the ball. As a result, Chase could have a big day, but don't be concerned if this turns into another "grind it out" divisional duel.
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De'Von Achane
RB - MIA (vs . KC)
De'Von Achane is the RB23 in fantasy points per game, averaging 19 touches and 79.5 total yards per game. Through two games, he has been inefficient with his touches despite seeing league-average offensive line play (21st in yards before contact per attempt among 43 qualifying rushers). Among 43 qualifying rushers, Achane ranks 31st in explosive run rate, 38th in yards after contact per attempt, and 35th in missed tackle rate. He has dominated the backfield work for Miami with an 82.9% snap rate, 66% of the rushing attempts, a 73.8% route share, and a 22% target share. Achane could find decent running room this week against a run defense that has allowed the tenth-highest rushing success rate, has the 12th-lowest stuff rate, and has given up the 14th-most yards before contact per attempt.
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Omarion Hampton
RB - LAC (at BUF)
The Chargers need to figure their offense out and quickly. Over the past two weeks, they have looked disjointed and underprepared, despite playing two "weaker" defenses in the Cardinals and Raiders. Hampton had a good game against the Raiders, rushing 23 times for 94 yards and a score. He also saw some usage as a receiver, catching both targets for 21 yards. Unfortunately, he also fumbled the ball in the fourth quarter and has now fumbled in both games to start the season. I don't believe this will affect his usage moving forward, but we know NFL coaches can't stand ball security issues. This week, they face the Bills, who have allowed the fifth most fantasy points to the RB position through two weeks. Unless he continues to fumble, Hampton is inline for another low-end RB1 outing this week.
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Chuba Hubbard
RB - CAR (at CLE)
With Jonathon Brooks on the IR, Chuba Hubbard will retain his workhorse role for Carolina for the foreseeable future and possibly the entire season. Hubbard has averaged 13.5 touches and 75.5 total yards as the RB8 in fantasy points per game. Among 43 qualifying backs, Hubbard ranks 17th in yards after contact per attempt and 15th in missed tackle rate. Hubbard should have another strong outing against a run defense that has allowed the sixth-highest explosive run rate, the fourth-highest rushing success rate, and the tenth-highest missed tackle rate.
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CeeDee Lamb
WR - DAL (vs . BAL)
Remember all of the reports saying how George Pickens is this team's true "WR1"? Two weeks in, and it looks like CeeDee Lamb took that personally. Leading this team in receiving yards in each of their first two games, Lamb is back on the high-end WR1 radar. Last week, Prescott and Lamb exploded for 153 yards and two scores. They are going to need some of that magic as this week they face a tough Jesse Minter defense. Coming off a shocking loss to the Saints, the Ravens look to bounce back against the Cowboys. Despite predicting the Cowboys' defense to be better, they are still allowing the fourth most yards per game. With Lamar Jackson on the other side, Lamb may need to help this team play catch-up in what could become a shootout.
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D'Andre Swift
RB - CHI (vs . PHI)
D'Andre Swift is the RB5 in fantasy points per game, averaging 20 touches and 116 total yards per game. Swift has eight of the team's 11 red zone running back carries. Swift has a 61.4% snap rate, 48.6% of the rushing attempts, a 32.5% route share, and a 9.4% target share. Among 43 qualifying backs, Swift ranks sixth in yards after contact per attempt and eighth in missed tackle rate. Swift should have success again this week. Philly has allowed the ninth-highest explosive run rate, the fifth-most yards after contact per attempt, and the fifth-highest missed tackle rate.
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Justin Jefferson
WR - MIN (at TB)
We will finally get to see what Justin Jefferson and Kyler Murray can be this week. After Kyler suffered a concussion early in Week 1, we were left wondering "what could have been." This week, we get that answer as the 2-0 Vikings take on a floundering Buccaneers team. The Bucs defense has been a mess and even made the Cleveland QB look functional last week. In theory, Kyler should be a step up from Carson Wentz. Although he will be for the entire team, the fantasy manager did appreciate that Wentz would pepper Jefferson with the ball. Hopefully, Kyler will do the same and keep Jefferson as a high-end WR1 option.
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Bucky Irving
RB - TB (vs . MIN)
Bucky Irving has been awesome so far as the RB11 in fantasy points per game. He has averaged 18 touches and 91.5 total yards. Irving has had a 71.1% snap rate, 55.6 % of the rushing attempts, a 56.6% route share, and a 17.7% target share. The usage has been awesome. Among 43 qualifying rushers, he ranks 16th in explosive run rate and 11th in yards after contact per attempt. Minnesota's run defense is similar to their passing defense. They don't give up a ton of big plays, but when they do, they are explosives. The Vikes have allowed the third-lowest rushing success rate while logging the fourth-highest stuff rate. The other side of the coin is they also have allowed the fifth-highest explosive run rate, the 12th-most yards before contact per attempt, and the tenth-highest yards per carry to gap runs. 48% of Irving's runs have been gap, and he ranks fifth in gap yards per carry (6.92). I think Irving has another solid day in Week 3.
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David Montgomery
RB - HOU (at IND)
Last week, David Montgomery's workload went out the window. He played only 53.2% of the snaps after dominating the snap count for most of Week 1. Montgomery also had only a 33.3% rushing attempt share and 41.9% route share (3.6% target share). He finished with eight touches and 24 total yards. Montgomery also split the red zone rushing role, with both he and Woody Marks getting an attempt inside the 20-yard line last week. Montgomery's rushing metrics have been rough after two games, while the offensive line has given him only 1.15 yards before contact per attempt. Montgomery has a 4.5% explosive run rate, 1.54 yards after contact per attempt, and a 12% missed tackle rate. If Houston can play with a lead, Montgomery could have a bounceback game this week against Indy's putrid run defense. Indy has allowed the third-highest explosive run rate, the sixth-highest rushing success rate, the seventh-most yards before contact per attempt, and the fourth-highest missed tackle rate.
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Cam Skattebo
RB - NYG (vs . TEN)
Last week, with Najee Harris active, Cam Skattebo retained the lead-back role with a 60% snap rate, 57.1% of the rushing attempts, and a 55.9% route share (12.5% target share). He did lose out to Harris in the red zone, with Harris seeing two red zone rushing attempts while Skattebo had one. We'll see if that sticks this week. Skattebo is the RB22 in fantasy points per game, averaging 17 touches and 68 total yards. Skattebo has a "decent" 2.0 yards after contact per attempt and a 17% missed tackle rate. If he's going to have a nice Week 3, it'll have to be because of his workload/volume, because the matchup isn't great and I don't know how often Jameis Winston will have the offense in the red zone. Tennessee has allowed the lowest explosive run rate, the 13th-lowest rushing success rate, and the 11th-fewest yards after contact per attempt.
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Chris Olave
WR - NO (vs . LV)
With only nine fewer yards than JSN, Olave is one of the most reliable receivers in fantasy. The Saints are off to a strong start after upsetting the Ravens on the road last week. This upset had a lot to do with Tyler Shough balling out and relying on Olave. Second in the league in targets and yards, Olave is one of the safest receivers in the market. This week, they face the 2-0 Raiders. The Raiders have been admirable this season and have taken advantage of two dysfunctional offenses in the Dolphins and Chargers. They will be put to the test for the first time this season against the Saints. Even with Maxx Crosby wreaking havoc, this defense shouldn't have an answer for Olave. Expect another great performance from the Ohio State receiver this week.
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Jaylen Warren
RB - PIT (vs . CIN)
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Christian Watson
WR - GB (vs . ATL)
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Bhayshul Tuten
RB - JAC (vs . NE)
Bhayshul Tuten has seen consistency in his workload through two games, with designed carry shares of 51.7% and 54.2% and route shares of 34.5% and 33.3%. He has averaged 15.5 touches and 75 total yards while splitting the red zone rushing role with Chris Rodriguez (each has two red zone rushing attempts). Tuten has been stellar on a per-rush basis. Among 41 qualifying backs, he ranks sixth in explosive run rate, tenth in rushing success rate, and third-best in missed tackle rate behind only Kenneth Walker and Saquon Barkley. Tuten has a tougher matchup this week. He'll need another touchdown this week to pay off for fantasy. New England has allowed the 14th-lowest explosive run rate, the tenth-lowest rushing success rate, and has ranked 15th in missed tackle rate.
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DeVonta Smith
WR - PHI (at CHI)
As much as it was a very impressive final drive by Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith to win the game, they nearly lost to the Titans. Despite being 2-0, the Eagles offense needs some help. Specifically, their offensive line needs to help this running game. Thankfully, Jalen Hurts has been an impressive passer and hyper targeted Smith last week. Targeting him 13 times last week, Smith finished with 10 receptions for 117 yards and a score. This week, they face the Bears who may or may not have Caleb Williams. We all hope Williams is out there for what could be an electric Monday Night Football offensive battle. The Bears are coming off a loss that was heavily influenced by rainy weather. As a result, their defensive stats are generous against the pass. Don't forget we saw Bryce Young and company torch this secondary in Week 1. Fire up Smith in an electric matchup to finish off Week 3.
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Aaron Jones Sr.
RB - MIN (at TB)
Last week, Aaron Jones sustained a knee injury. His status for Week 3 is up in the air. He opened this week with a DNP. I'll update his status on Friday.
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George Pickens
WR - DAL (vs . BAL)
After entering the season projected as this team's top target, CeeDee Lamb has stolen the show. Pickens has not been bad, but he has been far from the fringe WR1 fantasy managers drafted him to be. This season, Pickens has nine receptions for 68 yards and no touchdowns. That's not great. Thankfully, we have seen this Cowboys offense explode, and it's only a matter of time before Pickens gets his. This week, the Cowboys face an experienced Jesse Minter defense that may be focused on Lamb. Although Minter is an elite defensive coordinator, we could see this open up some room for Pickens. It's a tough matchup, but with Lamar Jackson on the other side, the Cowboys will need to score points. Keep playing Pickens and know that things should turn around, and when they do, it will be a huge fantasy week.
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Parker Washington
WR - JAC (vs . NE)
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Quinshon Judkins
RB - CLE (vs . CAR)
Quinshon Judkins is the RB33 in fantasy points per game, averaging 15.5 touches and 49 total yards per game. Judkins has a 68.3% snap rate with 53.3% of the rushing attempts, a 38.5% route share, and a 13.5% target share. He has handled all three of the Browns' red zone rushing attempts this season. Unfortunately, he has been woefully inefficient with his workload, with zero explosive runs, 1.42 yards after contact per attempt, and an 8% missed tackle rate. He could easily have his best game of this season this week, though. That's how bad the Carolina run defense is. Carolina has allowed the 11th-highest explosive run rate, the third-highest rushing success rate, and the second-most yards after contact per attempt.
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Davante Adams
WR - LAR (at DEN)
Davante Adams proved last week with his monster game that he still has plenty of gas left in the tank. I'll update his outlook on Friday. Puka Nacua's status will have a seismic impact on Adams outlook and usage and we need more info regarding Nacua's health before figuring out Adams' usage.
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Garrett Wilson
WR - NYJ (at DET)
For the first time in a long time, the Jets offense is functional. No one is more excited about this than Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson. FInally Geno Smith is providing functional QB play and delivering back-to-back decent fantasy weeks for Wilson. With seven targets in each game with 79 and 57 yards respectively, it's been a great start for the veteran wideout. He may not have top-end WR1 upside with Geno, but he is a low-end WR1 each week. This week, they have a juicy matchup against the Lions. The Lions are allowing the second most yards to opposing offenses this season (457). The Jets have been feisty, and all weapons should be in line for a nice fantasy day in Week 3.
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Drake London
WR - ATL (at GB)
Atlanta's quarterback play has absolutely crushed Drake London to begin this season as the WR55 in fantasy points per game. London has an 18.5% target share, 1.78 YPRR, zero red zone targets, zero deep targets, and a team-leading 20% first-read share. London hasn't been bad, as he ranks 25th in separation score among 101 qualifying receivers after two weeks, but he can't throw accurate passes to himself. We'll see if he can get on track this week against a secondary that has held perimeter wide receivers to the sixth-fewest yards per target, but has allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per opportunity to the position. London should see a bump in volume with Penix back.
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Mike Evans
WR - SF (vs . ARI)
Mike Evans sustained a hip injury last week. He opened this week with a DNP. I'll update his status on Friday.
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Jeremiyah Love
RB - ARI (at SF)
Jeremiyah Love has played behind Tyler Allgeier in both games this season. Does it make a ton of sense? Nope. It's the Cardinals, though. Love has a 42.9% snap rate, a 39.2% rushing attempt share, and a 32.9% route share (10.8% target share). Love has averaged only 12.5 touches and 47.5 total yards as the RB25 in fantasy points per game. In limited duty, Love has posted an outstanding 2.85 yards after contact per attempt with a 15% missed tackle rate. Love is only a flex play this week with a bad matchup. The 49ers have held teams to the fifth-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-fewest yards after contact per attempt, and the sixth-lowest missed tackle rate.
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Dalton Kincaid
TE - BUF (vs . LAC)
Kincaid might be the breakout player of the year so far. The former first-round TE has finally carved out a substantial role in this offense. Despite limited blocking ability, he has developed a strong connection with Josh Allen. This has led to 225 yards and a touchdown across the first two weeks. With D.J. Moore questionable this week with a shoulder injury, it could mean even more targets for Kincaid. Even if Moore plays, Kincaid remains a top option at the position against the corpse of the Chargers' team.
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Travis Etienne Jr.
RB - NO (vs . LV)
The backfield for New Orleans has been a mess through two games. Last week, with Alvin Kamara back, Travis Etienne led the backfield with a 53.1% snap rate, but he had only 29.6% of the rushing attempts (Kamara 33.3%) and a 33.3% route share (Kamara 23.1%). Kamara had a 17.6% target share while Etienne lagged behind with only a 5.9% share. Etienne finished with ten touches and 31 total yards. This isn't the type of usage that anyone (including myself) projected for Etienne entering this season. Kamara also got the team's only running back red zone rushing attempt. Etienne has posted a respectable 11.8% explosive run rate and 18% missed tackle rate. Etienne could be an RB2 with a bad matchup this week, but he's best viewed as a risky flex at this point until his usage improves. The Raiders have allowed the tenth-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-lowest rushing success rate, and the fourth-lowest missed tackle rate.
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Tee Higgins
WR - CIN (at PIT)
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Malik Nabers
WR - NYG (vs . TEN)
Malik Nabers dislocated his shoulder in last week's game. I don't know if he'll be active this week. He opened this week with a limited practice. I'll continue to monitor his status and update it on Friday. I wouldn't be surprised if he misses Week 3.
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Jaylen Waddle
WR - DEN (vs . LAR)
Jaylen Waddle PROVED in Week 2 that he is THAT DUDE and that I'm not insane for my offseason love of him. Last week, he finished as the WR9 in weekly scoring. Waddle had a 32.3% target share, 6.27 YPRR, one red zone target, three deep targets, and a 38.1% first-read share. I expect Waddle to continue to see similar usage weekly to this. The Rams have allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers while ranking 15th in yards per target.
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Tetairoa McMillan
WR - CAR (at CLE)
Tetairoa McMillan is the WR21 in fantasy points per game, commanding a 23% target share with 2.38 YPRR, a 27.3% first-read share, three red zone targets, and five deep targets. This week, he'll face a Browns pass defense that has the highest single high rate in the NFL (78.1%). Against single high, McMillan has a 20% target per route run rate (second on the team) with 1.40 YPRR, but last week he was the leading receiver for Young against single high with a 27% target per route run rate and 2.18 YPRR. I think McMillan will be the go-to for Young again this week. McMillan should have another strong week against a pass defense that has allowed the tenth-most yards per target and the seventh-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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Blake Corum
RB - LAR (at DEN)
Blake Corum's value is entirely based upon his rushing stats. He doesn't have a red zone carry through two games, but I expect that he'll start to work into that area of the field for the Rams eventually. Corum has averaged 11.5 touches and 73 total yards. Among 43 qualifying backs, he is second in explosive run rate and third-best in missed tackle rate. Corum is a strong flex play this week with a wonderful matchup. The Broncos have allowed the 13th-highest explosive run rate, the most yards after contact per attempt, and the highest missed tackle rate.
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TreVeyon Henderson
RB - NE (at JAC)
Last week, Rhamondre Stevenson happened to fumble in his first game with his running mate, TreVeyon Henderson, back. The Pats proceeded to penalize Stevenson for his usual fumbling issues and handed the backfield reins to Henderson. Henderson played 60.4% of the snaps with 57.1% of the rushing attempts and a 40.7% route share. Henderson finished with 16 carries and 76 rushing yards (one score, zero targets) as the RB13 for the week. He flashed his usual explosiveness with a long run of 39 yards, accounting for over half of his yards for the day. Outside of that, Henderson's per-touch efficiency was subpar with a 31.3% rushing success rate, 1.19 yards after contact per attempt, and a 13% missed tackle rate. I have no clue if the Pats will immediately hand the steering wheel of the rushing offense back to Stevenson this week as they have in the past or if this creates an opening for Henderson. I'm avoiding starting anyone from the New England backfield this week, but if you're forced to start Henderson, the matchup is at least good. Jacksonville ranks 17th in explosive run rate allowed while also surrendering the 12th-highest rushing success rate, the fifth-most yards before contact per attempt, and has the fifth-lowest rate of contacting the rusher at or behind the line of scrimmage.
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48.
Ladd McConkey
WR - LAC (at BUF)
Through two games, Ladd McConkey has been underwhelming. Yes, his rib injury is part of the entire equation, but the entire Chargers offense has been a rollercoaster so far. Last week, despite having a 45.2% snap share, he had a 67.7% route share. Are either of these usage rates great? No. Also, when you pair it with the fact that in Week 2 he had an 11.1% target share and 11.8% first-read share, it's tough to feel good about McConkey right now. Overall, he has an 18.5% target share, 3.08 YPRR, an 18.4% first-read share, two red zone targets, and zero deep targets. In weekly fantasy scoring, he has finished as the WR12 and WR59 so far this season. He has a solid matchup this week, so we'll see if McConkey can bounce back, but he's just a risky flex play this week. Buffalo has allowed the sixth-most yards per target and the eighth-most fantasy points per target to slot receivers.
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49.
Jadarian Price
RB - SEA (at WAS)
Jadarian Price sustained a chest injury last week. Early reports sound optimistic that he will be able to suit up for Week 3, but he opened with a limited practice this week. I'll update his outlook on Friday.
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50.
Matthew Golden
WR - GB (vs . ATL)
After two games, Matthew Golden is the WR22 in fantasy points per game. Golden has a 25.4% target share, 2.32 YPRR, three red zone targets, two deep targets, and a 28.6% first-read share. Golden has been awesome. This week, he gets a Falcons' pass defense that has the seventh-highest single-high rate in the NFL (64.6%). Against single-high, Golden has a strong 25% target-per-route run rate and 1.90 YPRR. He should have success again this week against a secondary that will be without AJ Terrell and has allowed the ninth-most yards per target to perimeter wide receivers while ranking 16th in fantasy points per target allowed to the position.
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51.
Jameson Williams
WR - DET (vs . NYJ)
Through two games, Jameson Williams has been a fantasy black hole as the WR59 in fantasy points per game. Williams has had a 15.6% target share, 1.00 YPRR, one red zone target, two deep targets, and a 22.9% first-read share. Not great, Bob. Not great at all. I don't foresee better production for Williams in Week 3. The Jets have had the fifth-highest two-high rate this season (66.2%). Against two-high, Williams has had only a 19% target-per-route run rate and 1.24 YPRR. The Jets' secondary has also surprised me so far, giving up the 14th-fewest fantasy points per target and the sixth-fewest yards per target to perimeter wide receivers. Williams isn't set up for a strong game in Week 3.
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52.
Rashee Rice
WR - KC (at MIA)
Rashee Rice's fantasy value is hanging on by a delicate string. Through two games, he is the WR29 in fantasy points per game, but without a score in Week 1, he would be struggling, and the fantasy community would be collectively freaking out. Rice's stranglehold on targets in the Kansas City offense has evaporated. He has a 9.5% target share... yes, you read that correctly. Rice also has only 1.62 YPRR, a 13.7% first-read share, and two red zone targets. Rice has a nice matchup this week, but he's only a flex play with the concerning usage. Miami has allowed the 14th-most yards per target and the seventh-most fantasy points per target to slot receivers.
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53.
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB - NE (at JAC)
Coming off a Week 1 where Rhamondre Stevenson was New England's bell cow, we saw Stevenson quickly get into the doghouse and not come out in Week 2. Stevenson did Stevenson things and fumbled away his lead-back role. As punishment for his butter fingers, Stevenson played only 35.8% of the snaps with 21.4% of the designed carries. He had a 37% route share and a 9.1% target share. Stevenson finished with seven touches and 46 total yards. This backfield looks like a headache again with TreVeyon Henderson back and Stevenson fumbling the bag. New England has gone immediately back to him in the following week after fumbling issues, but there's no way of telling if that will be the case in Week 3. I'm avoiding putting Stevenson in lineups this week if I can help it because of this uncertainty. If you have to go this route, it's at least a good matchup on the ground to help talk yourself into it. Jacksonville ranks 17th in explosive run rate allowed while also surrendering the 12th-highest rushing success rate, the fifth-most yards before contact per attempt, and has the fifth-lowest rate of contacting the rusher at or behind the line of scrimmage.
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54.
Tony Pollard
RB - TEN (at NYG)
Tony Pollard missed practice on Wednesday (ankle). Tyjae Spears also sustained an ankle injury last week. Spears was also a DNP. I'll update the status of this backfield on Friday.
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55.
Trey McBride
TE - ARI (at SF)
If I told you Jacoby Brissett passed for 95 yards and only had 17 completions, you would think that McBride would have finally had a down week. Turns out, he accounted for eight of Brissett's 17 completions, 43% of the 95 yards, and his only touchdown. When the entire offense couldn't move the ball, McBride still managed to come through for fantasy. With 23 targets through two weeks, McBride isn't only one of the best fantasy TEs but also the safest. This week, they face a tough 49ers defense, which could slow down this entire offense once again. However, with 10 targets in his back pocket, McBride remains the best fantasy TE option.
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56.
Emeka Egbuka
WR - TB (vs . MIN)
Emeka Egbuka has been underwhelming to this point as the WR33 in fantasy points per game. He has drawn only a 17.7% target share with 1.32 YPRR, two red zone targets, three deep targets, a 20% first-read share, and zero explosive plays. I don't know if Egbuka will have a bounce-back week against the Vikings, who have the seventh-highest two-high rate (63.6%). Against two-high, Egbuka's target-per-route run rate drops from 20% to 16%, but his yards-per-route run climbs from 1.20 to 1.58. That still isn't an amazing number. Egbuka could surprise this week, but it's risky. Minnesota has allowed production to perimeter wide receivers, though, giving up the sixth-most yards per target and the ninth-most fantasy points per opportunity to the position.
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57.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
WR - SF (vs . ARI)
In Week 2, Deebo Samuel saw his route share increase to 80% despite having only a 59.2% snap share. Overall, he has had a 59% route share with a 19.6% target share, 2.19 YPRR, three red zone targets, a 20% first-read share, and zero deep targets. Samuel is the WR26 in fantasy points per game and a solid play this week. Arizona has allowed the 14th-most fantasy points per target and the 11th-most yards per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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58.
DK Metcalf
WR - PIT (vs . CIN)
Well, DK Metcalf had another predictable down game as Christian Gonzalez shadowed him. Gonzalez followed him on 86.4% of his routes, holding Metcalf to four receptions and 27 receiving yards in his coverage. Overall, Metcalf is the WR52 in fantasy points per game with a 23.5% target share, 0.79 YPRR, a 36.7% first-read share, one end zone target, and five deep targets. I expect him to see shadow coverage from DJ Turner this week. Turner has followed Xavier Hutchinson and Emeka Egbuka so far this season on 52-69% of their routes. He hasn't allowed a touchdown in his coverage, and neither receiver surpassed 60 receiving yards in his coverage. Last year, in their two matchups, Turner followed Metcalf on 78.1% and 90.3% of his routes. Metcalf didn't surpass 50 receiving yards in either game against Turner (zero scores). Sit Metcalf again this week.
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59.
Brock Bowers
TE - LV (at NO)
Brock Bowers opened this week with a limited practice. He might be back this week. I'll update his status on Friday.
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60.
Sam LaPorta
TE - DET (vs . NYJ)
The Lions may not be as good a team as we have seen in the past, but their offense remains one of the best in the league. As a result, we can expect a lot of shootouts for the 2026 Lions. This is great for its fantasy options, including Sam LaPorta, who caught six passes for 52 yards and a score last week. Averaging 50 yards across two games, Laporta's seven-plus targets each game provide a very steady floor each week. In Week 3, the Lions face the Jets, who held Tucker Kraft to two receptions and 15 yards. The Lions offense is substantially better than the Packers; however, the Jets defense has played well. I expect a floor of four catches for 40 yards, and he has as good a chance as any to find the end zone.
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61.
Tucker Kraft
TE - GB (vs . ATL)
Less than a year removed from his torn ACL, Kraft is right back where he left off. The yards-after-catch machine lives and dies by his efficiency. We saw this in Week 1 where he had three catches for 65 yards. However, we saw the other side last week, finishing with two catches for 15 yards. The highs are high, but the lows are low. Either way, there are only a couple of fantasy TEs that have similar upside. That makes Kraft a great play against the Falcons, who just allowed Darren Waller to score two touchdowns against them. It should be a good week for the Packers' TE; however, if he underwhelms again, just remember it's part of the Kraft experience.
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62.
Jalen Coker
WR - CAR (at CLE)
Jalen Coker has gotten off to a hot start this season as the WR6 in fantasy points per game. He opened the season as the WR1 in weekly scoring and followed it up with a WR18 showing last week. Coker leads the team with a 24.3% target share with 3.00 YPRR, five red zone targets, four deep targets, and a team-leading 29.5% first-read share. This week, he'll face a Browns pass defense that has the highest single high rate in the NFL (78.1%). Against single high, in Week 1, Coker had a 30% target-per-route run rate (led the team) with 5.10 YPRR. Last week, Young focused on McMillan, and against single high, Coker saw his target-per-route run rate slip to 19% with 1.33 YPRR. I expect McMillan to be the primary against single high again this week, but Coker can still have a fantastic game. Coker should post a sexy stat line against a pass defense that has allowed the tenth-most yards per target and the seventh-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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63.
George Kittle
TE - SF (vs . ARI)
Last week, George Kittle saw his route share increase from 47.2% to 52%, and he exploded with an 18.2% target share, 80 receiving yards (6.15 YPRR), and a score as the TE7 for the week. Overall, Kittle has a 16.1% target share, a 30% target per route run rate, 3.07 YPRR, three red zone targets, a 20% first-read share, and one deep target. Kittle should continue to see his workload slowly ramp up. He's a TE1 again this week. Arizona has allowed the fifth-most yards per target and the seventh-most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends.
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64.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
RB - WAS (vs . SEA)
Jacory Croskey-Merritt got into the end zone in Week 1 and finished as the RB22 for the week. He wasn't so lucky in Week 2. Bill has been Washington's early down grinder, averaging 15 touches and 52 total yards. He has had a 41.8% snap rate, 43.8% of the rushing attempts, and a 21.3% route share (2.9% target share). Bill sadly has only two of the team's eight running back red zone rushing attempts. He has posted a solid 2.36 yards after contact per attempt, but struggled with only a 7.4% explosive run rate and 7% missed tackle rate. I don't expect Week 3 to be kind to him. Seattle has allowed the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the fifth-fewest yards before contact per attempt, and the tenth-lowest missed tackle rate. Sit Bill this week.
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65.
Travis Kelce
TE - KC (at MIA)
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66.
Kyle Monangai
RB - CHI (vs . PHI)
Kyle Monangai is the RB17 in fantasy points per game thanks to his big Week 1 game. Monangai has averaged 12 touches and 91 total yards with three of the backfield's 11 red zone rushing attempts. Among 43 qualifying backs, Monangai ranks fourth in explosive run rate and first in yards after contact per attempt. He has had a 39.3% snap rate, 28.6% of the rushing attempts, and a 26.3% route share (6.3% target share). Monangai is a solid flex play this week. Philly has allowed the ninth-highest explosive run rate, the fifth-most yards after contact per attempt, and the fifth-highest missed tackle rate.
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67.
Terry McLaurin
WR - WAS (vs . SEA)
Terry McLaurin has had a slow start to the 2026 season as he has failed to surpass 50 receiving yards in either game. I don't expect this to be the week that he gets rolling. McLaurin has had an 18.8% target share, 0.93 YPRR, two red zone targets, three deep targets, and a 24.4% first-read share. Seattle has utilized two high at the seventh-highest rate in the NFL (64.4%). Against two high, McLaurin has had a 24% target-per-route-run rate, but he has produced only 1.12 YPRR. Even if the coverage structure leaned in McLaurin's favor, I wouldn't expect much from him against a secondary that has allowed the fourth-fewest yards per target and fantasy points per target to perimeter wide receivers this season. Sit McLaurin this week, if possible.
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68.
Romeo Doubs
WR - NE (at JAC)
In his first game as New England's de facto WR1, Doubs tied for the team lead in target share and first-read shares, respectively, with 18.2% and 23.1%. Doubs finished with 96 receiving yards (4.80 YPRR), zero red zone targets, and two deep targets as the WR22 for the week. Doubs remains a volume-based flex play. He has a neutral(ish) matchup this week. Jacksonville has allowed the 14th-fewest yards per target to perimeter wide receivers through two games while ranking 15th in fantasy points per target allowed to the position.
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69.
Adonai Mitchell
WR - NYJ (at DET)
Adonai Mitchell flashed some fantasy upside last week as the WR25 for the week. Through two games, Mitchell has had a 23.1% target share, 2.16 YPRR, and a 25% first-read share. Mitchell has had a predictable 15.7 aDOT while seeing four deep targets (26.6% of his target volume) and a red zone look. Mitchell has a nice matchup this week and offers serious flex upside. Detroit has utilized single high with 55.4% of their defensive snaps (tenth-most). Against single-high, Mitchell has had a 33% target-per-route run rate and 2.93 YPRR. Also, the Lions have struggled to stop perimeter wide receivers, giving up the 13th-most yards per target and the 12th-most fantasy points per target to the position.
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70.
Tyler Warren
TE - IND (vs . HOU)
Two touchdowns in two weeks have saved Warren's fantasy season so far. Combining for only 34 yards this season, his endzone usage has kept him in TE1 territory. That said, averaging 17 yards per game is not what fantasy managers had hoped for. At the expense of Alec Pierce, now missing at least four weeks, Warren should see an increased target share. This passing attack will now run through Warren and Josh Downs, boosting them both for fantasy. However, this week, they face a tough Texans defense that will pressure Daniel Jones all game. It's a tough matchup, but with the increased target volume, it's hard to justify benching Warren.
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71.
Rashod Bateman
WR - BAL (at DAL)
Rashod Bateman assumed a larger role in the Baltimore passing attack in Week 2 without Zay Flowers. Bateman finished as the WR8 for the week. Bateman had a 29% target share, 88 receiving yards (2.84 YPRR), one red zone target, two deep targets, and a 38.1% first-read share. It was wonderful usage for the talented Bateman. We'll see if it continues in Week 3. We need to see Flowers' status this week before attempting to project Bateman's workload. I'll update this situation on Friday.
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72.
Josh Downs
WR - IND (vs . HOU)
Josh Downs is the WR36 in fantasy points per game while finishing as the WR20 in weekly scoring last week. Downs has a 21% target share with 1.91 YPRR, two red zone targets, one deep target, and a 29.5% first-read share. Downs has been a full-time player (85.1% route share) despite running 78.9% of his routes from the slot. Downs has a tougher matchup on the inside this week, but he's still a volume-based flex play this week. Houston has allowed the seventh-fewest yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers.
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73.
Luther Burden III
WR - CHI (vs . PHI)
This isn't the type of start that anyone projected for Luther Burden as the WR48 in fantasy points per game. Through two games, he has a 66.3% route share, an 18.8% target share, a 31.3% first-read share (leads the team), 1.79 YPRR, two red zone targets, and zero deep targets. We'll see if he can turn things around in Week 3 against a Philly pass defense that is struggling to defend the slot, allowing the tenth-most yards per target and the fifth-most fantasy points per opportunity to the position.
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74.
Michael Wilson
WR - ARI (at SF)
Michael Wilson has been the WR2 for Arizona as the WR55 in fantasy points per game. He has a 20% target share, 1.12 YPRR, zero red zone targets, zero deep targets, and a 27.3% first-read share. The Arizona offense is sagging outside of Trey McBride. Wilson is a sit this week. The 49ers have allowed the 11th-fewest yards per target and the seventh-fewest fantasy points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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75.
J.K. Dobbins
RB - DEN (vs . LAR)
We have no clue how the Denver backfield will look right now. JK Dobbins left last week's game with what was reported as a hamstring issue, but then it was changed to cramps. Well, now he has been listed on the practice report with a hip issue, so who knows what is actually going on with him. He opened this week with a limited practice. I'll update his status on Friday.
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76.
Isaiah Likely
TE - NYG (vs . TEN)
Isaiah Likely is the TE3 in fantasy points per game (mostly related to his monster Week 1 performance. Likely's usage in both games has been amazing, though. He has a 76.5% route share (85.3% in Week 2), a 27.9% target share, 2.13 YPRR, four red zone targets, and a 32.7% first-read share. The matchup metrics aren't really worth discussing for Week 3 for Likely. In Week 1, Tennessee faced a split tight end room with Kenyon Sadiq, Mason Taylor, and Jeremy Ruckert. Last week, Dallas Goedert got injured. If Likely gets this type of volume weekly moving forward, the matchup doesn't really matter most weeks anyway.
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77.
Stefon Diggs
WR - WAS (vs . SEA)
Stefon Diggs has had a fast start to the season as the WR10 in fantasy points per game. Diggs has a 21.7% target share, 2.17 YPRR, four red zone targets, three deep targets, and a 24.4% first-read share. He should see solid volume this week, but I don't think he continues the hot streak. Seattle has utilized two high at the seventh-highest rate in the NFL (64.4%). Against two high, Diggs has had a 27% target-per-route run rate but only 1.14 YPRR. Seattle has also shut down slot receivers, allowing the third-fewest fantasy points per target and the second-fewest yards per target to the position. Sit Diggs, if possible.
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78.
Mark Andrews
TE - BAL (at DAL)
Through two games, Mark Andrews has seen solid usage despite being the TE15 in fantasy points per game. This is related to his zero touchdowns and is not indicative of his play. Andrews has had a 67.6% route share, a 23.2% target share, 2.13 YPRR, one red zone target, and a 30% first-read share. Those are all solid, if not VERY strong, metrics. Andrews should finally get into the end zone this week in a wonderful matchup. Dallas has allowed the eighth-most yards per target and the third-most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends.
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79.
Devaughn Vele
WR - NO (vs . LV)
After two games, Devaughn Vele has been the WR15 in fantasy points per game. In the Saints pass happy offense, he has had a 17.8% target share with 1.49 YPRR, a 22.7% first-read share, two red zone targets, and two deep targets. The per-route metrics aren't amazing, but he's seeing a solid market share of the offense and high-cholesterol usage. Vele is a strong flex again this week against a pass defense that has allowed the second-most yards per target and ranked 16th in fantasy points per target against slot receivers.
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80.
Xavier Worthy
WR - KC (at MIA)
Xavier Worthy has been the Chiefs' real WR2 behind Travis Kelce this season with a 17.6% target share, 0.61 YPRR, four red zone targets, a 25.5% first-read share, and two deep targets. He hasn't turned the usage into much production, as the WR39 in fantasy points per game, but it's possible he changes that this week. Worthy is a decent flex play again this week against a secondary that ranks 16th in yards per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers.
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81.
Dontayvion Wicks
WR - PHI (at CHI)
After two games, Dontayvion Wicks is the WR18 in fantasy points per game. He has a 16.1% target share, 2.72 YPRR, two red zone targets, four deep targets, and a 23.1% first-read share. Last week, his route share dropped to 64.3% from 81.8% the previous week. Am I freaking out? No, but it's something to monitor. Wicks is a nice flex play again this week. Chicago has allowed the most yards per target and the third-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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82.
Rome Odunze
WR - CHI (vs . PHI)
It was great to see Rome Odunze's route share climb to 81% last week, even though his usage didn't improve. Odunze is the WR52 in fantasy points per game with a 10.9% target share, 1.73 YPRR, zero red zone targets, three deep targets, and a 9.4% first-read share. I don't know what Ben Johnson thinks he is doing, but he needs to get it together. The Bears offense fell on its face in Week 2. It doesn't have to be complicated. Run your offense through your most talented players. Sit Odunze this week with a tougher matchup and his questionable deployment. Philly ranks 15th in yards per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers while giving up the 11th-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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83.
Jordan Addison
WR - MIN (at TB)
Jordan Addison has done nothing over the last two weeks as the WR110 in fantasy points per game. Addison only has a 15.9% target share, 0.47 YPRR, one red zone target, zero deep targets, and a 16.7% first-read share. I wouldn't be shocked if he has a solid game, but I'm not projecting a massive outing. The Bucs have allowed the 12th-most yards per target and the 13th-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers. Tampa Bay has the second-highest single-high rate (70.8%). Since 2024, against single-high, Addison has a 19% target-per-route-run rate and 1.65 YPRR. Those are passable marks, but nothing to cut backflips over.
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84.
Kaelon Black
RB - SF (vs . ARI)
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85.
Kaleb Johnson
RB - GB (vs . ATL)
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86.
Chris Godwin Jr.
WR - TB (vs . MIN)
Chris Godwin has been an afterthought in the Bucs' passing game. Godwin has only a 11.3% target share, 1.39 YPRR, a 15.6% first-read share, zero red zone targets, and zero deep targets. Godwin is the WR42 in fantasy points per game. I don't foresee a better week ahead for Godwin against the Vikings, who have the seventh-highest two-high rate (63.6%). Against two-high, Godwin has had only a 5% target-per-route-run rate and 0.19 YPRR. His production has come largely against single-high through two games. Sit Godwin this week. Minnesota has allowed the fifth-fewest yards per target and the sixth-fewest fantasy points per target to slot receivers.
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87.
Quentin Johnston
WR - LAC (at BUF)
After two weeks, Quentin Johnston is the WR99 in fantasy points per game. Wow, that really is bad. This entire offense looks broken right now. I hope the Bolts can get the train on the tracks this season, but it's not crazy to be very concerned about what we've seen to this point. Johnston has an 18.5% target share, 0.49 YPRR, a 21.1% first-read share, zero red zone targets, and one deep target. Buffalo has allowed the 14th-most fantasy points per target to perimeter wide receivers while ranking 18th in yards per target. Johnston is a desperation flex only. In most leagues and formats, you're sitting him this week.
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88.
Dalton Schultz
TE - HOU (at IND)
After his monster game last week, Dalton Schultz is the TE5 in fantasy points per game. Overall, Schultz has a 23.4% target share with 2.24 YPRR, zero red zone targets, one deep target, and a 22.2% first-read share. Schultz could destroy the Indy pass defense this week much like Travis Kelce did last week (nine receptions, 101 receiving yards). Indy has allowed the 13th-most yards per target and the 14th-most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends.
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89.
Woody Marks
RB - HOU (at IND)
Last week, Woody Marks had a larger share of the Houston backfield with a 45.5% snap share, a 44.4% rushing attempt share, and a 37.1% route share (10.7% target share). Marks split the red zone rushing role with David Montgomery, with each getting a tote inside the 20-yard line. Last week, he finished with 13 touches and 35 total yards. So far this season, Marks has been the more effective Houston back on a per-touch basis. Among 43 qualifying backs, he ranks 18th in explosive run rate and tenth-best in missed tackle rate. Marks is a viable flex this week with a good matchup. Indy has allowed the third-highest explosive run rate, the sixth-highest rushing success rate, the seventh-most yards before contact per attempt, and the fourth-highest missed tackle rate.
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90.
Denzel Boston
WR - CLE (vs . CAR)
Denzel Boston is the WR12 in fantasy points per game. Do I expect him to keep producing like this? No. Is he FAR more talented than people gave him credit for in the NFL Draft process? Yep. Boston is tied for the team lead with a 21.2% target share with 2.85 YPRR (16.1 aDOT), two red zone targets, three deep targets, and a 27% first-read share (tied for the team lead). Boston remains flex-viable this week. Carolina ranks 16th in yards per target against perimeter wide receivers while allowing the eighth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity.
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91.
Carnell Tate
WR - TEN (at NYG)
Carnell Tate has been a nonfactor in fantasy through two games. Cam Ward's play has been dreadful. Tate is the WR58 in fantasy points per game. Tate has a 21.2% target share, 1.27 YPRR, zero red zone targets, zero deep targets, and a 30.3% first-read share. Maybe this is the Ward and Tate breakout game, but it's tough to have enough faith in that to plug him into a ton of lineups (outside of deep leagues). The Giants have allowed the fifth-most yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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92.
Courtland Sutton
WR - DEN (vs . LAR)
Through two games, Courtland Sutton has been a distant memory in the Denver passing attack as the WR67 in fantasy points per game. Sutton has a 12.9% target share with 0.96 YPRR, one red zone target, zero deep targets, and a 19% first-read share. He's a shaky flex play at best. The Rams are 15th in yards per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers while also giving up the tenth-most fantasy points per opportunity to the position.
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93.
Juwan Johnson
TE - NO (vs . LV)
Juwan Johnson is the TE7 in fantasy points per game with at least 10.6 PPR points in each game this season. He has a 12.2% target share, 1.69 YPRR, four red zone targets, a deep target, and a 13.6% first-read share. I wish Johnson had a higher market share of the passing offense, but I don't hate the healthy high leverage usage. The Raiders are 15th in fantasy points per opportunity allowed to tight ends. Las Vegas has only faced the middling tight end rooms of the Dolphins and Chargers, so take that with a grain of salt. The Raiders do deploy zone coverage at the sixth-highest rate (85.3%). Against zone, Johnson has only a 12% target per route run rate and 1.60 YPRR. Those aren't amazing numbers, so expecting more than low-end TE1 production this week is probably asking too much from Johnson.
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94.
Colston Loveland
TE - CHI (vs . PHI)
After two weeks, Colston Loveland is the TE76 in fantasy points per game, tied with Durham Smythe and Will Kacmarek. I can't make this up. It's insane and coaching malpractice. Loveland has a 72.5% route share, a 6.3% target share, 0.05 YPRR, two red zone targets, zero deep targets, and a 12.5% first-read share. I legit don't know what to do with Loveland this week. Honestly, it comes down to what tight end options you have on your roster outside of him. Is Philly a good matchup for tight ends? Hell no, but IF Ben Johnson wants to utilize Loveland, he has the talent to overcome a bad matchup. The question is: does Ben Johnson want to change things and get back to utilizing his best players? I don't know. Philly has allowed the fourth-fewest yards per target and the third-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends.
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95.
Brian Thomas Jr.
WR - JAC (vs . NE)
Well, Brian Thomas Jr. wasn't shadowed by Patrick Surtain last week, and he still had a quiet game. Over two weeks, Thomas Jr. looks very similar to the 2025 version that disappointed fantasy gamers. He's the WR58 in fantasy points per game. He has had a 19.2% target share with 2.35 YPRR, one deep target, zero red zone targets, and a 21.1% first-read share. Thomas Jr. will have another quiet game this week. Christian Gonzalez will shadow him. Through two games, Gonzalez has followed DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba on 65.4-86.4% of their routes. Smith-Njigba destroyed him, but Gonzalez held Metcalf to only four receptions and 27 scoreless receiving yards in Week 2. Sit Thomas Jr.
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96.
Tre Tucker
WR - LV (at NO)
Do I put any stock in Tre Tucker's 119 receiving yard output in Week 2? Not really. 42 yards of that box score came on one play. Tucker has shown the ability over the last two seasons to pop off with a big game at times, only to flub it up after that. Overall, Tucker has an 18.6% target share, 3.04 YPRR, one red zone target, a 23.7% first-read share, and two deep targets. It's only two games into this season, with one big box score skewing his overall numbers. If we pop open the hood of his deeper analytics, it further illuminates that this is more likely smoke and mirrors. Among 76 qualifying receivers, he has the 12th-lowest separation score and sits at 44th in route win rate. Those aren't numbers to invest in for fantasy. The Saints have allowed the 14th-most yards per target and the sixth-most fantasy points per target to perimeter wide receivers, which puts Tucker on the flex radar for Week 3.
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97.
KC Concepcion Jr.
WR - CLE (vs . CAR)
KC Concepcion is the WR45 in fantasy points per game. He is tied with Denzel Boston for the team lead with a 21.2% target share with 1.58 YPRR (3.7 aDOT), two red zone targets, one deep target, and a 27% first-read share. Concepcion has run 71.1% of his routes from the slot as the Browns' underneath option and seen a 36.4% designed target rate. Concepcion will have to break a big play after the catch to pop, but he has the talent to do that. He's a viable flex this week. Carolina has allowed the 12th-most yards per target to slot receivers while sitting at 15th in fantasy points per opportunity allowed.
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98.
MarShawn Lloyd
RB - GB (vs . ATL)
MarShawn Lloyd has seen discouraging usage to begin the season, averaging only 10.5 touches and 31.5 total yards per game. Last week, he played only 28% of the snaps with 33.3% of the rushing attempts and a 21.9% route share (6.9% target share). Chris Brooks out-snapped him with a 44% snap share while logging a 34.4% route share. Kaleb Johnson out-carried him with a 44.4% rushing attempt share. The Green Bay backfield has quickly become a three-way committee. We'll see if Lloyd can break out of it, but it's not looking good. This isn't how I projected this backfield to shake out after two games. Lloyd has managed a 21% missed tackle rate, but he also has only 1.63 yards after contact per attempt. He hasn't given the Packers a reason to increase his role to this point. This isn't the matchup that's set up for Lloyd to show out either. Atlanta has allowed the second-lowest explosive run rate, the second-lowest rushing success rate, and the seventh-lowest missed tackle rate. Sit Lloyd this week.
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99.
Jakobi Meyers
WR - JAC (vs . NE)
Jakobi Meyers is the WR45 in fantasy points per game. Meyers has been an afterthought in the Jags' passing attack with only a 5.8% target share, 1.55 YPRR, one end zone target, and a 5.3% first-read share. This isn't the matchup to look to him for flex production. New England has allowed the 11th-fewest fantasy points per target and the ninth-fewest yards per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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100.
Khalil Shakir
WR - BUF (vs . LAC)
Khalil Shakir has been a supporting cog in the Buffalo offensive machine this season. He has had a 20% target share but only a 58.6% route share. He has posted 2.15 YPRR with three red zone targets, a 21.1% first-read share, and one deep target as the WR47 in fantasy points per game. Shakir is a deep league flex only. The Bolts have allowed the seventh-most yards per target to slot receivers while ranking 15th in passer rating when they have been targeted.
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101.
Rachaad White
RB - WAS (vs . SEA)
Rachaad White isn't a sexy name for Week 3, but he's a viable PPR flex option. White has operated as Washington's passing-down back with a 46.3% route share and 11.6% target share. He has averaged 11 touches and 58 total yards while accounting for three of the team's eight red zone rushing attempts. Last year, Seattle was eaten up by receiving backs, and this season they have allowed the 12th-most receiving fantasy points per game. White could have a nice week, as I expect Washington to be trailing for most of this game.
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102.
Harold Fannin Jr.
TE - CLE (vs . CAR)
Harold Fannin has had a rocky start to the 2026 season with TE32 and TE14 weekly finishes in scoring. Fannin is the clear third option in the passing attack behind KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston. Fannin has a 17.3% target share with 1.56 YPRR (3.78 aDOT), zero red zone targets, zero deep targets, and a 13.5% first-read share. It'll be tough for him to produce this season if all he's seeing is low aDOT targets and zero high-leverage usage. Sit Fannin this week against a pass defense that has limited tight ends to the seventh-fewest yards per target and the eighth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity.
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103.
Kayshon Boutte
WR - HOU (at IND)
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104.
Terrance Ferguson
TE - LAR (at DEN)
Last week, Terrance Ferguson exploded as the TE8 for the week. Yes, Puka Nacua was out, but that could easily be the case again this week. Through three quarters of last week's game, Ferguson was a full-time player (before the score got out of hand). In the first three quarters against the Giants, Ferguson had a 66.7% snap rate, a 71.4% route share, a 26.9% target share, 2.0 YPRR, and a 23.8% first-read share. I'll update Ferguson's outlook as we get more news about Nacua, but he could be a strong TE1 again this week. Denver has allowed the fourth-most yards per target and the 13th-most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends.
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105.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR - ARI (at SF)
Marvin Harrison Jr. has not been a part of the Arizona offense. Oh, he's out there with an 85.7% route share, but he's only drawn a 4.6% target share and 4.5% first-read share. Harrison Jr. is clearing out space for other receivers in the Arizona passing offense. It's sad but true. Until his role changes, he's a weekly must-sit, and he's droppable at this point.
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106.
Rashid Shaheed
WR - SEA (at WAS)
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107.
Malik Washington
WR - MIA (vs . KC)
Malik Washington has barely been flex-viable despite seeing a large portion of the Miami passing attack through two games. Washington is the WR51 in fantasy points per game despite seeing a 26% target share with 1.68 YPRR, four deep targets, zero red zone targets, and a 23.3% first-read share. Sit Washington this week against a secondary that has allowed the fourth-fewest yards per target and the second-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to wide receivers.
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108.
Braelon Allen
RB - NYJ (at DET)
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109.
Emmett Johnson
RB - KC (at MIA)
Emmett Johnson is a viable flex option this week for deeper leagues. Johnson has been electric when on the field this season. He has averaged seven touches and 51.5 total yards while seeing one red zone rushing attempt. Johnson has posted 2.70 yards after contact per attempt and a 40% missed tackle rate with his limited workload. Those are fantastic numbers. Miami has allowed the 13th-highest rushing success rate, the 12th-most yards after contact per attempt, and the 11th-lowest stuff rate.
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110.
Jonah Coleman
RB - DEN (vs . LAR)
With all of the injuries last week to the Denver backfield, Jonah Coleman got into the mix. Well, this week he was reported to have picked up an ankle injury. He opened the week with a DNP. I'll update his status on Friday.
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111.
Oronde Gadsden II
TE - LAC (at BUF)
Ordonde Gadsden will step into a bigger role moving forward, with David Njoku and Charlie Kolar sidelined for the foreseeable future due to injuries. This season, he's only been a part-time player with a 28.8% route share, a 21% target-per-route run rate, 2.63 YPRR, one red zone target, and a 10.5% first-read share. Gadsden could return nice production moving forward if this offense gets rolling, but I'm not looking to start him this week. Buffalo has allowed the 12th-fewest yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends.
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112.
Hunter Henry
TE - NE (at JAC)
Last week, Hunter Henry saw a big bump in his role. He tied for the team lead in target share and first-read share with 18.2% and 23.1%. He finished with 40 receiving yards (1.90 YPRR), one red zone target, and one deep target. Henry could flirt with TE1 production this week. The Jags have allowed the sixth-most yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends.
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113.
DJ Moore
WR - BUF (vs . LAC)
DJ Moore left last week's game with a shoulder injury. He opened this week with a limited practice. I'll update his status on Friday. I hope he'll be back for Week 3.
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114.
Emanuel Wilson
RB - SEA (at WAS)
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115.
Pat Freiermuth
TE - PIT (vs . CIN)
Pat Freiermuth is the TE12 in fantasy points per game. He has a 12.3% target share, 1.37 YPRR, two red zone targets, one deep target, and a 10.2% first-read share. None of those numbers are amazing, but Freiermuth could easily flirt with TE1 numbers this week. Cincy has continued their struggles against tight ends this season. Dalton Schultz ripped them apart last week. Cincy has allowed the ninth-most yards per target and the sixth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends this season.
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116.
Wan'Dale Robinson
WR - TEN (at NYG)
Wan'Dale Robinson has had a horrible start to his 2026 season. This can be attributed to Cam Ward's struggles. Robinson has only a 13.5% target share (4.29 aDOT), 0.96 YPRR, zero red zone or deep targets, and a 15.2% first-read share. Robinson is a low aDOT option again in a struggling passing offense, and he doesn't have any high-leverage usage. Robinson is a sit this week until he shows something, and he's droppable depending on the options on your waiver wire.
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117.
Keenan Allen
WR - IND (vs . HOU)
Keenan Allen might have finally hit the Father Time wall in 2026. Allen has a 17.7% target share with 0.84 YPRR, one red zone target, a 22.7% first-read share, and zero deep targets. Allen is the WR76 in fantasy points per game. Allen has a solid matchup this week, but it's tough to trust him as anything more than a deep league flex play. Houston has allowed the third-most yards per target and the most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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118.
Tyler Allgeier
RB - ARI (at SF)
Tyler Allgeier has been the lead back for Arizona through two games while averaging 13 touches and 45.5 total yards as the RB41 in fantasy points per game. Allgeier has had a 59.7% snap rate with 43.1% of the rushing attempts, a 45.7% route share, and a 6.2% target share. He's had a solid 2.36 yards after contact per attempt, but a pitiful 9% missed tackle rate and 40.9% rushing success rate. Allgeier is a low-end flex play with a bad matchup this week. The 49ers have held teams to the fifth-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-fewest yards after contact per attempt, and the sixth-lowest missed tackle rate.
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119.
Kyle Pitts Sr.
TE - ATL (at GB)
Kyle Pitts has been an afterthought to begin the season. Yes, this is partially because of the Falcons' quarterback situation, but also because Pitts has only had a 50% snap share and 56.9% route share. Neither of those usage metrics was what I expected entering this season. I figured he would be an every-down player for Atlanta, especially considering the state of their receiving depth chart. Pitts has a 7.4% target share, 0.41 YPRR, zero red zone targets, one deep target, and a 10% first-read share (third on the team behind Drake London and Jahan Dotson). I'm hesitant to plug Pitts back into a lineup this week. Green Bay has held tight ends to the 13th-fewest yards per target while ranking 16th in fantasy points per opportunity allowed to the position. I have to see Pitts' usage and production scale up with Michael Penix back or a smash matchup to feel better about Pitts. Sit him this week.
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120.
Jake Ferguson
TE - DAL (vs . BAL)
What a massive bounceback week for Jake Ferguson in Week 2. He opened the season as the TE44 in weekly scoring, only to finish as TE4 last week. The concerning thing in his usage, though, is the fact that his route share fell from 69.4% to 55.6%, but it's only a one-game sample, so I'm not going to freak out. Last week, he did see a 12.9% target share with two of his four targets coming in the red zone. His touchdown equity in this offense remains substantial, but his market share of the passing offense isn't wonderful. Last week, Ferguson did finish with 43 receiving yards (2.15 YPRR), but he had only a 13.6% first-read share. He is a serviceable touchdown-dependent streamer, though. Baltimore ranks 15th in yards per target against tight ends while giving up the 11th-most fantasy points per opportunity to the position. If Ferguson scores this week, you'll likely be happy that you streamed him, but if he is held out of the endzone expect frustration and tears.
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121.
Kenny Gainwell
RB - TB (vs . MIN)
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122.
Tre' Harris
WR - LAC (at BUF)
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123.
Xavier Hutchinson
WR - HOU (at IND)
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124.
Makai Lemon
WR - PHI (at CHI)
Makai Lemon remains a bench stash only. Through two games, he has only an 8.1% target share, 0.15 YPRR, zero red-zone deep targets, and a 10.3% first-read share. Maybe with Dallas Goedert out, Lemon will see a boost in usage, but with how little he has been involved to this point, there's no way I can feel good enough about recommending flexing him into a fantasy lineup.
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125.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
RB - JAC (vs . NE)
Chris Rodriguez has been only a part-time player for the Jags. He has split the red zone rushing role with Bhayshul Tuten, with each back getting two totes inside the 20-yard line, but outside of his touchdown equity has been unplayable in fantasy. He has averaged six carries and 18 rushing yards per game with zero passing game usage (zero targets). This isn't the matchup to consider a touchdown-or-bust flex option like Rodriguez for Week 3. New England has allowed the 14th-lowest explosive run rate, the tenth-lowest rushing success rate, and has ranked 15th in missed tackle rate.
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126.
Kalif Raymond
WR - CHI (vs . PHI)
After two games, Kalif Raymond leads Chicago with a 21.9% target share, and he ranks second with a 25% first-read share. I don't know how to explain what Ben Johnson and company are doing. It doesn't make any sense. I have always thought Raymond was an underrated player, but not someone that YOU RUN YOUR PASSING ATTACK THROUGH. Yes, I'm frustrated that one of the smartest offensive play callers in the NFL is teaching us to never assume rationale coaching. Raymond has two red zone targets, one deep target, and 2.38 YPRR. I'm not flexing Raymond this week in a tougher matchup. Philly ranks 15th in yards per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers while giving up the 11th-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.
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127.
Tyjae Spears
RB - TEN (at NYG)
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128.
Brenton Strange
TE - JAC (vs . NE)
Brenton Strange is the TE23 in fantasy points per game. Strange has a 9.6% target share, 1.03 YPRR, two red zone targets, zero deep targets, and a 10.5% first-read share. Trevor Lawrence has had eyes for Parker Washington and Brian Thomas Jr. so far this season. I don't see that changing in Week 3 for Strange. New England has held tight ends to the ninth-fewest yards per target and the fourth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity.
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129.
AJ Barner
TE - SEA (at WAS)
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130.
Jalen Nailor
WR - LV (at NO)
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131.
Pat Bryant
WR - DEN (vs . LAR)
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132.
Keaton Mitchell
RB - LAC (at BUF)
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133.
Ryan Flournoy
WR - DAL (vs . BAL)
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134.
RJ Harvey
RB - DEN (vs . LAR)
RJ Harvey missed last week's game with a hamstring injury. He opened this week with a limited practice. I'll update his status on Friday.
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135.
Kendrick Bourne
WR - ARI (at SF)
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136.
Tank Bigsby
RB - PHI (at CHI)
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137.
Tyquan Thornton
WR - KC (at MIA)
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138.
Darren Waller
TE - CAR (at CLE)
Last week, Darren Waller saw his route share increase to 56.4% as he had an 8.3% target share, 33 receiving yards (1.50 YPRR), two red zone targets (two scores), a 13.6% first-read share, and zero deep targets. Waller could see his role grow more this week, but I also wouldn't be shocked to see him utilized in a similar way as Week 2 as well. Waller is a streaming option at tight end this week, facing a defense that ranks 15th in yards per target and has given up the 12th-most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends.
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139.
Kenyon Sadiq
TE - NYJ (at DET)
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140.
Chris Brooks
RB - GB (vs . ATL)
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141.
Malachi Fields
WR - NYG (vs . TEN)
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142.
T.J. Hockenson
TE - MIN (at TB)
T.J. Hockenson is the TE15 in fantasy points per game. He has a 20.5% target share, 1.67 YPRR, two red zone targets, zero deep targets, and a 16.7% first-read share. Solid usage, but nothing otherworldly. Hockenson was the TE9 in Week 1, and he could flirt with TE1 production this week. Tampa Bay has allowed the tenth-most yards per target and the ninth-most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends.
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143.
Mike Washington Jr.
RB - LV (at NO)
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144.
Keon Coleman
WR - BUF (vs . LAC)
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145.
Brian Robinson Jr.
RB - ATL (at GB)
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146.
Joshua Palmer
WR - BUF (vs . LAC)
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147.
George Holani
RB - SEA (at WAS)
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148.
Antonio Williams
WR - WAS (vs . SEA)
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149.
Mike Gesicki
TE - CIN (at PIT)
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150.
Jaylin Noel
WR - HOU (at IND)
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151.
Justice Hill
RB - BAL (at DAL)
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152.
Evan Engram
TE - DEN (vs . LAR)
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153.
Roman Wilson
WR - PIT (vs . CIN)
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154.
Zay Flowers
WR - BAL (at DAL)
The Ravens desperately need Flowers back. Not only is he an explosive nightmare for opposing defenses, but he is by far this team's best pass catcher. With him out last week and rookie Ja'Kobi Lane missing the season, Lamar Jackson looked desperate for options. Derrick Henry may be the heart of this team, but Flowers is what makes the gears turn. If Flowers is back from his hamstring injury, he faces a very exploitable Cowboys defense. Through two weeks, the Cowboys are allowing the fourth most yards per game. The Ravens are looking to bounce back from a shocking home loss to the Saints, and I expect this offense to come out firing on all cylinders. If he is healthy, Flowers is a top-five fantasy play for me this week.
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155.
Cooper Kupp
WR - SEA (at WAS)
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156.
Chris Bell
WR - MIA (vs . KC)
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157.
Devin Singletary
RB - NYG (vs . TEN)
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158.
Germie Bernard
WR - PIT (vs . CIN)
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159.
Samaje Perine
RB - CIN (at PIT)
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160.
Alvin Kamara
RB - NO (vs . LV)
Alvin Kamara logged his first game of the 2026 season last week and further muddied the New Orleans backfield with 14 touches and only 22 total yards. Kamara handled the only running back red zone rushing attempt. He played only 29.7% of the snaps but he led the backfield with a 33.3% rushing share and 17.6% target share while seeing a 23.1% route share. He was woefully inefficient with 1.89 yards after contact per attempt, zero explosive runs, and an 11% missed tackle rate. I don't know what Kellen Moore is doing with this backfield right now. I don't expect Kamara to see this type of usage on a weekly basis, but we have to see how this plays out. Don't flex Kamara this week as his usage could decline and it's a bad matchup. The Raiders have allowed the tenth-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-lowest rushing success rate, and the fourth-lowest missed tackle rate.
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161.
Ted Hurst III
WR - TB (vs . MIN)
Ted Hurst is an interesting deep league flex this week. Yes, last week he had only a 55% route share, but he played 72.6% of the snaps, and Jalen McMillan (two routes) wasn't a factor. Hurst had a 20.6% target share, 32% target per route run rate, two red zone targets, and five deep targets (21.8 aDOT). Minnesota has the seventh-highest two-high rate (63.6%). Against two-high, Hurst leads the team with a 21% target per route run rate and 2.16 YPRR. Minnesota has allowed production to perimeter wide receivers, giving up the sixth-most yards per target and the ninth-most fantasy points per opportunity to the position. I won't be surprised if Hurst has a solid stat line.
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162.
Cade Otton
TE - TB (vs . MIN)
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163.
Mack Hollins
WR - NE (at JAC)
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164.
Darnell Mooney
WR - NYG (vs . TEN)
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165.
Jack Bech
WR - LV (at NO)
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166.
Raheim Sanders
RB - CLE (vs . CAR)
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167.
Colby Parkinson
TE - LAR (at DEN)
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168.
Calvin Ridley
WR - TEN (at NYG)
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169.
Jerry Jeudy
WR - CLE (vs . CAR)
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170.
Isaac TeSlaa
WR - DET (vs . NYJ)
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171.
Puka Nacua
WR - LAR (at DEN)
Puka may have missed last week, but we now know that Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams haven't lost a step. In Puka's absence, Adams brought in eight catches for 195 yards and two scores against the Giants. This week, we hope that Puka will be back after suffering a groin injury last week. If he is available, it's not a great matchup against the Broncos. After getting embarrassed by the Chiefs, the Broncos defense stepped up and held the Jaguars to 13 points. The Rams will need Puka back as they are desperate for another receiving weapon with Patrick Surtain lining up against Davante Adams. If he is back, he remains a firm WR1. However, in a tough matchup and coming back from injury, expectations should be tempered.
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172.
Greg Dulcich
TE - MIA (vs . KC)
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173.
DeMario Douglas
WR - NE (at JAC)
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174.
Michael Mayer
TE - LV (at NO)
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175.
Najee Harris
RB - NYG (vs . TEN)
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176.
Gunnar Helm
TE - TEN (at NYG)
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177.
Jahan Dotson
WR - ATL (at GB)
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178.
Laquon Treadwell
WR - IND (vs . HOU)
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179.
Troy Franklin
WR - DEN (vs . LAR)
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180.
Darnell Washington
TE - PIT (vs . CIN)
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181.
Ray Davis
RB - BUF (vs . LAC)
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182.
Caleb Douglas
WR - MIA (vs . KC)
Caleb Douglas sustained an ankle injury last week. I'm not expecting him to play this week, but I'll update his status on Friday. He opened the week with a DNP.
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183.
Kimani Vidal
RB - LAC (at BUF)
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184.
Zachariah Branch
WR - ATL (at GB)
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185.
Elic Ayomanor
WR - TEN (at NYG)
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186.
Chris Moore
WR - BAL (at DAL)
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187.
Bryce Lance
WR - NO (vs . LV)
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188.
Kyle Williams
WR - NE (at JAC)
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189.
Emari Demercado
RB - DAL (vs . BAL)
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190.
Xavier Legette
WR - CAR (at CLE)
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191.
Will Shipley
RB - PHI (at CHI)
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192.
Jalen McMillan
WR - TB (vs . MIN)
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193.
Isaiah Williams
WR - NYJ (at DET)
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194.
Kaytron Allen
RB - WAS (vs . SEA)
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195.
Devontez Walker
WR - BAL (at DAL)
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196.
Olamide Zaccheaus
WR - ATL (at GB)
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197.
Brenen Thompson
WR - LAC (at BUF)
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198.
Demond Claiborne
RB - MIN (at TB)
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199.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
RB - NYG (vs . TEN)
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200.
Rico Dowdle
RB - PIT (vs . CIN)
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201.
Sione Vaki
RB - DET (vs . NYJ)
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202.
AJ Dillon
RB - CAR (at CLE)
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203.
Skyy Moore
WR - GB (vs . ATL)
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204.
DeeJay Dallas
RB - MIN (at TB)
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205.
Tez Johnson
WR - TB (vs . MIN)
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206.
Konata Mumpfield
WR - LAR (at DEN)
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207.
Tyler Higbee
TE - LAR (at DEN)
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208.
Elijah Sarratt
WR - BAL (at DAL)
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209.
KaVontae Turpin
WR - DAL (vs . BAL)
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210.
LeQuint Allen Jr.
RB - JAC (vs . NE)
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211.
Ollie Gordon II
RB - MIA (vs . KC)
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212.
Tutu Atwell
WR - LAR (at DEN)
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213.
Jaylen Wright
RB - MIA (vs . KC)
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214.
Seth McGowan
RB - IND (vs . HOU)
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215.
Travis Hunter
WR,CB - JAC (vs . NE)
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216.
Dyami Brown
WR - WAS (vs . SEA)
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217.
Jared Wayne
WR - HOU (at IND)
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218.
Ty Johnson
RB - BUF (vs . LAC)
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219.
Kyle Juszczyk
RB - SF (vs . ARI)
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220.
Nicholas Singleton
RB - TEN (at NYG)
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221.
Dawson Knox
TE - BUF (vs . LAC)
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222.
LaJohntay Wester
WR - BAL (at DAL)
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223.
Cole Kmet
TE - CHI (vs . PHI)
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224.
Travis Homer
RB - PIT (vs . CIN)
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225.
Sean Tucker
RB - TB (vs . MIN)
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226.
Tommy Tremble
TE - CAR (at CLE)
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227.
Mason Taylor
TE - NYJ (at DET)
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228.
Jacob Saylors
RB - DET (vs . NYJ)
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229.
Zach Ertz
TE - PHI (at CHI)
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230.
Chimere Dike
WR - TEN (at NYG)
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231.
Noah Gray
TE - KC (at MIA)
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232.
Jonnu Smith
TE - GB (vs . ATL)
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233.
Jaleel McLaughlin
RB - CLE (vs . CAR)
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234.
Noah Fant
TE - NO (vs . LV)
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235.
Tyler Badie
RB - DEN (vs . LAR)
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236.
Jordan James
RB - SF (vs . ARI)
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237.
Ameer Abdullah
RB - JAC (vs . NE)
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238.
Hunter Luepke
RB - DAL (vs . BAL)
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239.
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR - PIT (vs . CIN)
Michael Pittman Jr. is dealing with a foot injury. He missed last week's game. He opened this week with a limited practice. I'll update his outlook on Friday.
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240.
CJ Donaldson
RB - NO (vs . LV)
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241.
Jauan Jennings
WR - MIN (at TB)
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242.
Josh Oliver
TE - MIN (at TB)
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243.
Isaiah Davis
RB - NYJ (at DET)
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244.
Theo Johnson
TE - NYG (vs . TEN)
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245.
Kevin Coleman Jr.
WR - MIA (vs . KC)
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246.
Xavier Smith
WR - LAR (at DEN)
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247.
Brashard Smith
RB - KC (at MIA)
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248.
Corey Kiner
RB - NE (at JAC)
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249.
Elijah Arroyo
TE - SEA (at WAS)
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250.
Tahj Brooks
RB - CIN (at PIT)
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251.
Rasheen Ali
RB - BAL (at DAL)
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252.
Bam Knight
RB - ARI (at SF)
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253.
Ben Sinnott
TE - WAS (vs . SEA)
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254.
Roschon Johnson
RB - CHI (vs . PHI)
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255.
Jalen Royals
WR - KC (at MIA)
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256.
Dylan Laube
RB - LV (at NO)
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257.
Eli Heidenreich
RB - PIT (vs . CIN)
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258.
Jacob Cowing
WR - SF (vs . ARI)
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259.
Dohnte Meyers
WR - CIN (at PIT)
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260.
Foster Moreau
TE - HOU (at IND)
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261.
Darius Slayton
WR - IND (vs . HOU)
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262.
Kendre Miller
RB - NO (vs . LV)
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263.
Colbie Young
WR - CIN (at PIT)
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264.
Cyrus Allen
WR - KC (at MIA)
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265.
KhaDarel Hodge
WR - SF (vs . ARI)
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266.
Drew Sample
TE - CIN (at PIT)
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267.
Eli Raridon
TE - NE (at JAC)
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268.
Alec Ingold
RB - LAC (at BUF)
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269.
Erick All Jr.
TE - CIN (at PIT)
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270.
Mitchell Evans
TE - CAR (at CLE)
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271.
DJ Giddens
RB - IND (vs . HOU)
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272.
Johnny Mundt
TE - PHI (at CHI)
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273.
Bo Melton
DB,WR - GB (vs . ATL)
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274.
Jalen Tolbert
WR - MIA (vs . KC)
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275.
Jeremy Ruckert
TE - NYJ (at DET)
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276.
Frank Gore Jr.
RB - BUF (vs . LAC)
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277.
Darius Cooper
WR - PHI (at CHI)
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278.
Josh Cameron
WR - JAC (vs . NE)
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279.
Austin Hooper
TE - ATL (at GB)
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280.
Daniel Bellinger
TE - TEN (at NYG)
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281.
Adam Trautman
TE - DEN (vs . LAR)
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282.
Durham Smythe
TE - BAL (at DAL)
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283.
Blake Whiteheart
TE - CLE (vs . CAR)
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284.
Luke Farrell
TE - SF (vs . ARI)
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285.
Tory Horton
WR - SEA (at WAS)
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286.
Matt Hibner
TE - BAL (at DAL)
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287.
John Bates
TE - WAS (vs . SEA)
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288.
Davis Allen
TE - LAR (at DEN)
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289.
Colson Yankoff
TE - WAS (vs . SEA)
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290.
Jackson Hawes
TE - BUF (vs . LAC)
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291.
Lewis Bond
WR - HOU (at IND)
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292.
Jordan Watkins
WR - SF (vs . ARI)
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293.
Will Kacmarek
TE - MIA (vs . KC)
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294.
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR - NYG (vs . TEN)
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295.
Jahdae Walker
WR - CHI (vs . PHI)
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296.
Nate Boerkircher
TE - JAC (vs . NE)
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297.
Luke McCaffrey
WR - WAS (vs . SEA)
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298.
Luke Schoonmaker
TE - DAL (vs . BAL)
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299.
Treylon Burks
WR - WAS (vs . SEA)
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300.
Malik Benson
WR - LV (at NO)
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301.
Brevyn Spann-Ford
TE - DAL (vs . BAL)
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302.
Marlin Klein
TE - HOU (at IND)
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303.
Hollywood Brown
WR - PHI (at CHI)
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304.
Jonathan Mingo
WR - DAL (vs . BAL)
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305.
Sam Roush
TE - CHI (vs . PHI)
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306.
Efton Chism III
WR - NE (at JAC)
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307.
Brock Wright
TE - DET (vs . NYJ)
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308.
J. Michael Sturdivant
WR - GB (vs . ATL)
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309.
Andrei Iosivas
WR - CIN (at PIT)
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310.
Isaiah Bond
WR - CLE (vs . CAR)
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311.
Nate Adkins
TE - DEN (vs . LAR)
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312.
Ryan Miller
WR - MIA (vs . KC)
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313.
Cody White
WR - LV (at NO)
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314.
Charlie Woerner
TE - ATL (at GB)
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315.
Cade Stover
TE - HOU (at IND)
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316.
Nico Collins
WR - HOU (at IND)
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317.
Reggie Gilliam
RB - NE (at JAC)
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318.
Ben Skowronek
WR - PIT (vs . CIN)
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319.
Chris Blair
WR - ATL (at GB)
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320.
Hayden Rucci
TE - LAC (at BUF)
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321.
E.J. Jenkins
TE - PHI (at CHI)
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322.
Ke'Shawn Williams
WR - CIN (at PIT)
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323.
Oscar Delp
TE - NO (vs . LV)
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324.
Drew Ogletree
TE - IND (vs . HOU)
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325.
Mo Alie-Cox
TE - IND (vs . HOU)
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326.
Zavion Thomas
WR - CHI (vs . PHI)
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327.
Quintin Morris
TE - JAC (vs . NE)
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328.
Jordan Whittington
WR - LAR (at DEN)
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329.
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR - DEN (vs . LAR)
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330.
Chig Okonkwo
TE - WAS (vs . SEA)
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331.
John Metchie III
WR - CAR (at CLE)
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332.
Elijah Higgins
TE - ARI (at SF)
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333.
Barion Brown
WR - NO (vs . LV)
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334.
Derius Davis
WR - LAC (at BUF)
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335.
Jaylin Lane
WR - WAS (vs . SEA)
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336.
Tylan Wallace
WR - CLE (vs . CAR)
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337.
Jared Wiley
TE - KC (at MIA)
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338.
Deion Burks
WR - IND (vs . HOU)
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339.
Andrew Beck
RB - NYJ (at DET)
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340.
Eric Saubert
TE - SEA (at WAS)
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341.
Hunter Long
TE - ARI (at SF)
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342.
Josh Cuevas
TE - BAL (at DAL)
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343.
Myles Price
WR - MIN (at TB)
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344.
British Brooks
RB - HOU (at IND)
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345.
Josh Whyle
TE - GB (vs . ATL)
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346.
Brycen Tremayne
WR - CAR (at CLE)
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347.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
WR - DEN (vs . LAR)
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348.
Julius Chestnut
RB - TEN (at NYG)
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349.
Kene Nwangwu
RB - NYJ (at DET)
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350.
Dareke Young
WR - LV (at NO)
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351.
Patrick Ricard
RB - NYG (vs . TEN)
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352.
Ashton Dulin
WR - IND (vs . HOU)
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353.
Simi Fehoko
WR - ARI (at SF)
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354.
Patrick Herbert
TE - LAC (at BUF)
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355.
Tyler Goodson
RB - DAL (vs . BAL)
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356.
Braxton Berrios
WR - NYG (vs . TEN)
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357.
Seydou Traore
TE - MIA (vs . KC)
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358.
Payne Durham
TE - TB (vs . MIN)
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359.
Max Bredeson
RB,TE - MIN (at TB)
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360.
Cameron Latu
TE - NE (at JAC)
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361.
Chris Manhertz
TE - NYG (vs . TEN)
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362.
Skyler Bell
WR - BUF (vs . LAC)
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363.
Jake Briningstool
TE - KC (at MIA)
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364.
Ian Thomas
TE - LV (at NO)
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365.
Michael Burton
RB - CLE (vs . CAR)
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366.
Greg Dortch
WR - BUF (vs . LAC)
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367.
Connor Heyward
RB,TE - LV (at NO)
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368.
Tyler Conklin
TE - DET (vs . NYJ)
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369.
Josh Williams
RB - TB (vs . MIN)
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370.
Mark Redman
TE - GB (vs . ATL)
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371.
Tai Felton
WR - MIN (at TB)
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372.
Jelani Woods
TE - NYJ (at DET)
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373.
Malachi Corley
WR - CLE (vs . CAR)
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374.
Gavin Bartholomew
TE - MIN (at TB)
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375.
Jalen Brooks
WR - ARI (at SF)
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376.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR - LAC (at BUF)
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377.
Ronnie Rivers
RB - LAR (at DEN)
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378.
Carsen Ryan
TE - CLE (vs . CAR)
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379.
Bauer Sharp
TE - TB (vs . MIN)
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380.
Lew Nichols III
RB - PIT (vs . CIN)
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381.
Reggie Virgil
WR - ARI (at SF)
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382.
Ja'Tavion Sanders
TE - CAR (at CLE)
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383.
CJ Daniels
WR - LAR (at DEN)
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384.
Kevin Austin Jr.
WR - NO (vs . LV)
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385.
Robert Tonyan
TE - PIT (vs . CIN)
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386.
Max Klare
TE - LAR (at DEN)
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387.
Elijah Moore
WR - PHI (at CHI)
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388.
J'Mari Taylor
RB - JAC (vs . NE)
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389.
Devin Duvernay
WR - ARI (at SF)
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390.
Tay Martin
WR - DET (vs . NYJ)
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391.
Brayden Willis
TE - SF (vs . ARI)
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392.
Tanner Koziol
TE - JAC (vs . NE)
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393.
Tom Kennedy
WR - DET (vs . NYJ)
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394.
Ahmani Marshall
RB - CAR (at CLE)
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395.
Kaden Wetjen
WR - PIT (vs . CIN)
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396.
Gary Jennings Jr.
WR - LAC (at BUF)
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397.
Jordan Waters
RB - LAR (at DEN)
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398.
Treyton Welch
TE - NO (vs . LV)
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399.
Jalen Moreno-Cropper
WR - NO (vs . LV)
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400.
Anthony Tyus III
RB - CAR (at CLE)
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401.
Malik McClain
WR - NYJ (at DET)
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402.
Anthony Gould
WR - IND (vs . HOU)
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403.
Adam Prentice
RB - DEN (vs . LAR)
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404.
Lan Larison
RB - NE (at JAC)
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405.
Nikko Remigio
WR - KC (at MIA)
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406.
Sterling Shepard
WR - NYJ (at DET)
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407.
Tanner Hudson
TE - CIN (at PIT)
|
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408.
Jawhar Jordan
RB - HOU (at IND)
|
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409.
Nick Muse
TE - ATL (at GB)
|
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410.
Jimmy Horn Jr.
WR - CLE (vs . CAR)
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411.
Jack Endries
TE - CIN (at PIT)
|
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412.
Chris Myarick
TE - LV (at NO)
|
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413.
David Martin-Robinson
TE - TEN (at NYG)
|
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414.
Jabari Small
RB - DET (vs . NYJ)
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415.
Arian Smith
WR - NYJ (at DET)
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416.
Feleipe Franks
TE - CAR (at CLE)
|
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417.
Keleki Latu
TE - BUF (vs . LAC)
|
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418.
Kaden Davis
WR - CHI (vs . PHI)
|
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419.
Nick Kallerup
TE - SEA (at WAS)
|
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420.
Ko Kieft
TE - TB (vs . MIN)
|
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421.
Montorie Foster Jr.
WR - SEA (at WAS)
|
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422.
Camden Brown
WR - DAL (vs . BAL)
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423.
Ben Yurosek
TE - MIN (at TB)
|
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424.
Thomas Fidone II
TE - NYG (vs . TEN)
|
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425.
Britain Covey
WR - PHI (at CHI)
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426.
Tyler Johnson
WR - NYJ (at DET)
|
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427.
Jake Tonges
TE - SF (vs . ARI)
|
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428.
Dillon Bell
WR - MIN (at TB)
|
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429.
Justin Joly
TE - MIA (vs . KC)
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430.
Kylen Granson
TE - TEN (at NYG)
|
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431.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith
WR - LAC (at BUF)
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432.
Omar Cooper Jr.
WR - NYJ (at DET)
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433.
Kameron Johnson
WR - TB (vs . MIN)
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434.
CJ Williams
WR - JAC (vs . NE)
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435.
Riley Nowakowski
RB,TE - PIT (vs . CIN)
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436.
Tanner Arkin
TE - NE (at JAC)
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