2 days agoHouston Texans kicker
Ka'imi Fairbairn heads into Week 3 against Minnesota, both perfect on the year and the highest-scoring fantasy kicker overall. The UCLA product has scored big points this season due to how well he's done with long-distance chances. Fairbairn has converted all six of his attempts from 50 or more yards, all seven of his field goals overall, and all three of his extra points. Playing in one of the NFL's better offenses and another indoor setting at Minnesota again places the kicker among the top fantasy options in Week 3.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver
DK Metcalf (hand) is off the injury report and is set to play on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. The 26-year-old wideout did not practice on Wednesday due to a hand injury but returned as a full participant on Thursday. He now enters the weekend without an injury designation. Fantasy managers should expect Metcalf to serve as the No.1 option for
Geno Smith this weekend. After catching only three passes in the opening week, Metcalf caught ten passes for 129 yards and a score against the New England Patriots last week. Fantasy managers should view Metcalf as a high-end WR2 this weekend and should be locked into all starting lineups.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Bob Condotta
2 days agoThe Houston Texans overwhelmed the Chicago Bears with seven sacks and two turnovers last week, but the Minnesota Vikings should present a tougher challenge in Week 3. Minnesota ranks fifth in the league yards per completion, ninth in rushing yards per attempt, and tied for seventh in red-zone touchdown percentage. Vikings quarterback
Sam Darnold has been mostly excellent so far but has been sacked four times and thrown two interceptions. Houston is a mid-tier option in the matchup of 2-0 teams, but it could have added potential if they coax Darnold into a few costly mistakes.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoSeattle Seahawks running back
Kenneth Walker III (oblique) was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game on Friday's injury report, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. The Michigan State product suffered an oblique injury in the opening week and could not suit up in last week's game. Fantasy managers should expect
Zach Charbonnet to serve as the lead runner again for on Sunday. Charbonnet logged all but two snaps last weekend as he ran for 38 yards and a score on 14 carries and added 31 yards on five catches through the air. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable slotting Charbonnet in their lineup as a high-end RB2 as he will face the Miami Dolphins, who surrendered 28.5 PPR points to
James Cook last week.
UPDATE: Walker was limited in Friday's practice after picking up DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday.--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Bob Condotta
2 days agoHouston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz is playing 76% of his team's snaps and converting 83% of his targets, Both are encouraging signs heading the into Week 3 at Minnesota. The former Dallas Cowboy’s main issue remains volume. With wide receivers
Nico Collins,
Stefon Diggs and
Tank Dell vacuuming up targets, Schultz has seen just six passes thrown his way in eight quarters of football. The only passing touchdown the Vikings have allowed was to a tight end. However, they will be without middle linebacker Ivan Pace on Sunday. In this matchup, Schultz is a middle-of-the-pack option who likely will need a touchdown for a productive day in Sunday’s matchup against the Vikings.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoDallas Cowboys tight end
Jake Ferguson (knee) is off Friday's injury report and set to return on Sunday when the Cowboys play host to the Baltimore Ravens. Ferguson was held out of last week's game due to an MCL sprain. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable putting Ferguson back in their lineup, as he recorded two limited practice sessions earlier this week and a full session on Friday. In the season-opener, the 25-year-old caught three of his five targets for a mere 15 yards. However, the young tight end emerged as the No.2 pass-catching option in the Dallas offense by tallying 761 yards and five scores on 71 receptions. Ferguson should be viewed as a low-end TE1 going forward, given the stable volume he should see weekly.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Adam Caplan
2 days agoIndianapolis Colts wide receiver
Michael Pittman Jr. (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game, according to Kevin Bowen of 1075 The Fan. The wideout did not show any signs of an injury earlier in the week but appeared on Friday's injury report with a back injury. Pittman did not practice. This is not a good sign for the 26-year-old, as his status for Sunday's game is now in danger. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to any news regarding the USC product's status over the weekend. Pittman has had a slow start to the 2024 season, catching only seven passes across the first two weeks for a mere 52 yards. If Pittman does not suit up, fantasy managers should expect
Josh Downs (who is making his 2024 debut) to see an increase in work on Sunday, as well as
Alec Pierce and rookie
Adonai Mitchell.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kevin Bowen
2 days agoIndianapolis Colts wide receiver
Josh Downs (ankle) was a full participant during Friday's practice and did not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game. The sophomore wideout was a full participant in practice all week and is set to make his 2024 debut against the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Downs was sidelined during the first two weeks of the campaign due to a high-ankle sprain he suffered in August. Last season, Downs enjoyed a solid rookie campaign where he caught 68 passes for 771 yards and two scores. Fantasy managers should expect Downs to be one of the top three options in a crowded wide receiver room comprising
Michael Pittman Jr.,
Alec Pierce, and rookie
Adonai Mitchell.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kevin Bowen
2
days
agoThe
Kansas
City
Chiefs
defense/special
teams
will
take
on
the
Atlanta
Falcons
on
the
road
in
Week
3.
The
Chiefs
defense
has
been
a
bit
disappointing
to
start
the
season,
given
the
high
expectations
most
have
for
the
unit.
In
the
first
two
games
this
season,
Kansas
City
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2 days agoKansas City Chiefs kicker
Harrison Butker will face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3. Butker split the uprights to seal the Chiefs victory in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs could rely more on their star kicker with the loss of a primary weapon on offense. Kansas City placed running back
Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve earlier this week, and he should be out for an extended period with a broken leg. If the Chiefs offense becomes less effective in the red zone, Butker could be asked to kick even more field goals for the reigning Super Bowl champions. The Chiefs kicker has not missed a kick this season, nailing four field goals and five extra-point attempts. Butker will look to stay perfect this week on the road in Atlanta. Butker is a must-start kicker.
--Joshua Costello - RotoBallerSource: Kansas City Chiefs - Twitter
2
days
agoKansas
City
Chiefs
running
back
Carson
Steele
will
take
on
the
Atlanta
Falcons
in
Week
3.
The
rookie
running
back
figures
to
get
the
first
shot
at
the
starting
job,
with
the
Chiefs
placing
Isiah
Pacheco
on
injured
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2
days
agoKansas
City
Chiefs
wide
receiver
Xavier
Worthy
will
take
on
the
Atlanta
Falcons
in
Week
3.
Worthy
had
two
catches
for
17
yards
and
one
carry
for
five
yards
in
Week
2
against
the
Cincinnati
Bengals.
The
rookie
receiver
had
three
touches,
just
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2 days agoDallas Cowboys wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb (ankle) is off the injury report and set to play on Sunday as the Cowboys face the 0-2 Baltimore Ravens. Lamb did not practice on Wednesday and was upgraded to a limited participant on Thursday and is now a full-go for this weekend. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable locking their first-round selection into their starting lineup on Sunday. Lamb caught five of his ten targets for 61 yards in the season opener. Last weekend, the Oklahoma product caught four passes for 90 yards with a score. Lamb should always be viewed as a high-end WR1 and is worth a look in DFS formats, as he will always be
Dak Prescott's go-to option in the passing game.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
2
days
agoKansas
City
Chiefs
wide
receiver
Rashee
Rice
will
face
the
Atlanta
Falcons
in
Week
3.
Rice
has
been
the
most
involved
Chiefs
pass
catcher
through
the
first
two
weeks
of
the
season,
and
there
is
no
reason
to
believe
that
will
change
moving
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2 days agoJacksonville Jaguars running back
Travis Etienne Jr. has two rushing touchdowns through two games, maintaining an RB2 status against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3. Etienne Jr. was drafted as a borderline RB1 but hasn't quite lived up to those standards. However, this Monday night matchup on the road is a potential bounce-back game for the Clemson product, given the Bills rank second worst against RBs in fantasy through two games. The passing defense has been great, but the run defense looked vulnerable against
James Conner and De'Von Achane. The Jaguars offense overall has struggled, but Etienne Jr. has shown a high floor with his rushing touchdowns and solid volume. The Jaguars could emphasize the running game even more against the Bills, especially if
Tank Bigsby returns from injury. The 25-year-old RB is still a good start despite not meeting expectations to start the season in what should be a plus matchup.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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