2 days agoThe Miami Dolphins will face the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday in a Week 3 road matchup. Miami's defense has been decent through two weeks regarding yardage allowed -- letting up the fifth-fewest yards through the air (278) and the fourth-fewest total yards in the league (514). However, they're allowing the fifteenth-most yards per play (5.4) and have racked up just one takeaway through two weeks. There was some sleeper appeal here when the team was projected to lead in games. Those scenarios may be more challenging to come by, though, with quarterback
Skylar Thompson under center and
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) on injured reserve. Fantasy managers can safely avoid the Dolphins' DST this week, as they're RotoBaller's DEF25.
--Alex CiullaSource: NFL
2 days agoIndianapolis Colts wide receiver
Michael Pittman Jr. (back, calf) is dealing with back and calf injuries, but the Colts don't think he's in danger of missing the Week 3 contest against the Chicago Bears. Pittman wasn't listed on the Week 3 injury report on Wednesday or Thursday, but it sounds like he could pop up on Friday's final report. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Pittman's status. There's a chance he could be considered questionable, but as of right now, it sounds like the Colts plan on having him available.
Josh Downs, who suffered a high-ankle sprain in August, has practiced in full all week and is on track to make his 2024 debut this Sunday, which will give Indy some more receiving insurance if Pittman isn't 100%. Pittman's fantasy stock has fallen after catching seven passes for 52 scoreless yards through two weeks in 2024.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Indianapolis Star - Joel A. Erickson
2 days agoMiami Dolphins kicker
Jason Sanders can be avoided by fantasy managers ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Sanders has missed just one kick on the season -- a 42-yarder he pushed wide-left in Week 1 -- and has drilled all three of his extra-point attempts. Still, he isn't a recommended option this Sunday. With quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) placed on injured reserve, it's difficult to project Miami as many scoring opportunities for the offense led by
Skylar Thompson. The Dolphins' skill players should keep the 28-year-old place-kicker in contention for a few weekly points, but he can only be relied on once the Fins prove they can still be an effective offensive unit with Thompson under center. Sanders is RotoBaller's K25 ahead of Week 3.
--Alex CiullaSource: NFL
2
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agoBecause
he
was
frustrated
with
his
standing
on
the
depth
chart,
New
York
Giants
wide
receiver
Jalin
Hyatt
requested
a
trade
over
the
summer,
according
to
multiple
team
sources.
Hyatt
played
15
offensive
snaps
in
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1
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2 days agoThe Washington Commanders are looking for more ways to get top wide receiver
Terry McLaurin involved heading into their Week 3 matchup on Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. "We got to find a way to get Terry more involved. That's on me. He's a fantastic player," offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said of McLaurin's 39 receiving yards through the first two weeks of the season. The 29-year-old did have six receptions in the Week 2 win over the division-rival New York Giants, but it led to just 22 receiving yards. Rookie quarterback
Jayden Daniels hasn't been looking very far down the field in the early going and has preferred to tuck the ball and run when he's unsure of things. Unless the Commanders start looking down the field more or McLaurin can start improving his yards-after-the catch production, he could remain a frustrating WR3/flex play for fantasy managers.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay
2 days agoHouston Texans running backs
Joe Mixon (ankle) and
Dameon Pierce (hamstring) were not at practice on Friday, according to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN. With both running backs in danger of potentially missing Sunday's game,
Cam Akers could get the starting nod. Akers replaced Mixon last weekend when he exited the game due to an ankle injury. On seven carries, Akers tallied 32 yards and caught his lone target for three yards. However, he did lose a fumble. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to the Houston injury report later on Friday, as it should provide more clarity on the situation. If Akers does suit up as the No.1 RB for Houston on Sunday, he should be viewed as a high-end RB2 simply due to the volume he is expected to see.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: DJ Bein-Aime
2 days agoAfter scoring a touchdown in the Cardinals' season opener, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson wasn't very involved in Week 2 against the Rams. So far, he has recorded just three catches for 36 yards and a touchdown this season. The positive takeaway for fantasy managers is Wilson's snap count—he was on the field for 80% of the team's snaps in Week 1 and 68% in Week 2. Wilson will look to be more involved in Sunday's matchup against the Detroit Lions. Wilson will have a noticeable size advantage over the Lions' defensive backs, which could set him up for another scoring opportunity. However, given his uncertain role in the offense, managers will likely want to avoid starting him in Week 3, as he'd be a touchdown-dependent flex option. Currently rostered in only 12% of leagues, Wilson isn't a player fantasy managers need to rush to add for Week 3.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoMiami Dolphins tight end
Jonnu Smith holds some sleeper appeal ahead of the team's Week 3 road tilt against the Seattle Seahawks. Smith caught 6-of-7 targets for 53 yards in Miami's 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2 and could again be in store for an elevated role in the offense. With quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) hitting injured reserve,
Skylar Thompson will stand in as the Dolphins' signal caller. Thompson saw a ton of time in the preseason and regularly worked the short area of the field -- funneling most of his targets to the running backs and tight ends. However, this information comes with a grain of salt as
Braxton Berrios and
River Cracraft (upper-body) are the main wideouts who saw snaps with Thompson in August's action. The 29-year-old veteran is in streaming consideration for now, and RotoBaller's TE19 for the Week 3 matchup.
--Alex CiullaSource: NFL
2 days agoBaltimore Ravens running back
Justice Hill signed a two-year, $6 million contract extension with the team on Friday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The 26-year-old has gradually grown into a more significant role in the Baltimore offense every season and is currently on pace to set a new career-high in targets and receptions out of the backfield. So far this season, Hill has logged eight more snaps than
Derrick Henry and caught eight of his 10 targets for 62 receiving yards. He has added 25 yards on the ground on five attempts. Fantasy managers in PPR formats should view Hill as a low-end flex play given his role as a pass-catcher in the Baltimore offense going forward. However, in standard formats, Hill is best left on the waiver wire given the few rushing attempts he sees.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
2
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a
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matchup
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the
Rams,
Arizona
Cardinals
wide
receiver
Greg
Dortch
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replicate
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solid
Week
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in
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2.
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targets
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significantly,
from
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in
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2 days agoMiami Dolphins running back
De'Von Achane will be an RB1 in his Week 3 road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Expect him to rack up another significant touch total this Sunday, with the team turning to quarterback
Skylar Thompson. Achane handled the rock 29 times last week, amassing 168 total yards and a receiving score as the offense's centerpiece in a 31-10 loss against the Bills. It's unlikely he challenges 30 touches weekly, but Miami could lean on its RBs moving forward with
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) set to miss at least the next four games. For this week, at least, it appears they'll again be without veteran
Raheem Mostert, so expect backups
Jaylen Wright and
Jeff Wilson Jr. to mix in for work behind the 22-year-old. The two handled seven total touches in Week 2. Achane is RotoBaller's PPR RB6 this week.
--Alex CiullaSource: NFL
2 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) will not play on Sunday, according to Brianna Dix of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Winfield Jr. suffered a foot injury in the season opener and did not play in their Week 2 matchup against the Detroit Lions. The 26-year-old did not participate in any practices this week and will hope to be ready for Week 4 when the Buccaneers play host to the Philadelphia Eagles. In the opening week, Winfield tallied seven tackles. Christian Izien should be expected to start his second-straight game and looks to build off a strong outing last week, where he recorded five solo tackles and an interception.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Brianna Dix
2 days agoAfter a disappointing Week 1, where Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. saw just three targets, his Week 2 performance quickly eased any concerns for fantasy managers. Harrison Jr. hauled in four catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns, making him the highest-scoring wide receiver in fantasy for the week. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft will look to build on last week's performance against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. In Week 3, he should have a clear advantage over the Lions' cornerbacks, especially rookie Terrion Arnold, who has struggled early in the season. With a significant size advantage, the Cardinals may look to isolate Harrison Jr. in the red zone to exploit mismatches. He remains a game-breaking presence for Arizona's offense, and fantasy managers should confidently have him locked into their starting lineups for Week 3.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver
A.J. Brown (hamstring) was not ruled out by his head coach, Nick Sirianni, on Friday morning, according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The standout wide receiver suffered a hamstring injury last week and was held out of their Week 2 match against the Atlanta Falcons. Brown was expected to miss several weeks at the time, but seeing that he has not been ruled out for this weekend is a promising sign. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Friday's injury report, as the wideout will likely carry an injury designation over the weekend. In the season opener, Brown caught five of his ten targets for 119 yards and a score. If the 27-year-old misses his second-straight game,
DeVonta Smith will be the No.1 target for
Jalen Hurts once again on Sunday.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jeff McLane
2 days agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle will be tough to trust as a high-end fantasy option in Week 3 when the team takes on the Seattle Seahawks in a road matchup. He will look to build an affinity between himself and quarterback
Skylar Thompson over the next few weeks with the news that
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has been placed on injured reserve. Waddle -- like his teammate
Tyreek Hill -- has the rare ability to turn any touch into points, so look for head coach Mike McDaniel to get his wideouts going early and often this Sunday. Still, expectations must be kept in check for him and the Miami offense. Seattle has allowed the second-fewest passing yards (257) through two weeks this season. However, they have yet to play a duo like Waddle and Hill. The Alabama product is RotoBaller's WR34 this week.
--Alex CiullaSource: NFL
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