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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is on injured reserve and will miss multiple games after reinjuring his left heel in Week 2. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Pierce is using a scooter and heavy cast but has no immediate surgery planned, hoping to rehab for a midseason return. The Colts signed Darius Slayton to bolster the position.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is currently sidelined due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain suffered in Week 2, forcing him to miss Monday night's win over the Eagles. With backup Case Keenum performing brilliantly in his absence, head coach Ben Johnson noted the team will evaluate their options as Williams works his way back to full strength.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that Mike Evans' rib injury is not long-term, though it is unlikely he plays in Week 4. To help cover for Evans, the 49ers are working out wide receivers, including undrafted rookie Brady Boyd, and can elevate Brandin Cooks from the practice squad. Evans previously exited the Week 3 win over Arizona early.
Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader is expected to play in London against the Commanders despite aggravating his groin during warmups last week. Special teams coach Brian Mason noted Shrader may see a "kick count" in practice. Shrader went 4-for-4 on field goals in Week 3, including a game-winning 53-yarder and a 58-yard conversion.
The Los Angeles Rams announced on Tuesday that the club has waived safety Tanner Ingle. Ingle appeared in three games for L.A. last season and has played in the club’s first three games this year, with all of his 2026 snaps coming exclusively on special teams. The roster move comes as the Rams prepare to travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles on Sunday.
With Odell Beckham Jr. on his way out, the New York Giants are signing Braxton Berrios to their 53-man roster. Berrios has served as the team's primary returner for the first three weeks on the practice squad, averaging 6.0 yards per punt return and 27.6 yards per kick return. Out of standard elevations, the team officially signed him to keep him active. He has appeared in 94 career games with 140 catches for 1,360 yards and six touchdowns.
The Cincinnati Bengals have waived wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams following a costly muffed punt return during the fourth quarter of a 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Williams' error allowed Pittsburgh to tie the game before kicking a late game-winning field goal. The roster move opens up a spot for the Bengals to bring back wide receiver Mitch Tinsley off the Houston Texans' practice squad.
After catching just six total passes in the first two games, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London erupted in Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers. London towered over the competition by hauling in nine of 10 targets for a career-high 194 yards, showing that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returning under center unlocks his full fantasy football and offensive potential.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence continues to display newfound reliability under head coach Liam Coen. In a thorough 35-6 walloping of the Patriots, Lawrence completed 19 of 29 passes for 182 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Unaffected by New England's blitz packages, Lawrence effectively managed protections at the line of scrimmage, bringing his passer rating to 107.8 as the team climbs national power rankings.
With rampant rumors suggesting the Arizona Cardinals could trade former first-round pick Marvin Harrison Jr., the Las Vegas Raiders have emerged as a heavily connected destination. Raiders community members lean in favor of pursuing a trade for wide receiver depth, though the vote was closely contested as fans debate developing young internal talent instead of acquiring the struggling young star.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed safety Ifeatu Melifonwu to their 53-man roster from the practice squad. Melifonwu has appeared in all three games for the Buccaneers this season as a practice squad elevation, logging 54 percent of the team's special teams snaps. A former Lions third-round pick in 2021, Melifonwu has accumulated 56 career appearances and 22 starts across stints with Detroit, Miami, and Tampa Bay.
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams delivered a standout performance in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos, finishing as fantasy's overall RB5. Williams rushed for 88 yards and hauled in six receptions for 70 additional yards. As the Rams deal with injuries to tight ends Colby Parkinson and Terrance Ferguson, Williams remains a focal point of the offense heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson suffered a dislocated right shoulder during Sunday night's loss to the Broncos and will miss multiple games, including a Week 4 matchup against the Eagles. However, head coach Sean McVay confirmed the Rams will not place Watson on injured reserve, opting instead to strengthen and harness the shoulder. Prior to exiting, Watson recorded two tackles and two passes defensed, providing a vital piece for their secondary.
Wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley is heading back to the Cincinnati Bengals this week after they agreed to sign him off the Houston Texans' practice squad. Tinsley played every game for Cincinnati last season, recording eight catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns. The Bengals add receiving depth following Andrei Iosivas landing on injured reserve and Colbie Young's knee injury, reinforcing a wideout corps featuring Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has opened the season in brilliant form, leading the league with eight touchdown passes without an interception. In Week 3's 31-24 win over the New York Jets, Goff went a perfect 16-for-16 for 173 yards and two touchdowns when blitzed. Averaging 21.9 fantasy points, Goff's elite consistency has the 2-1 Lions climbing power rankings while offsetting a porous defense.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Travis Hunter recorded his first career NFL interception to help seal a victory against the New England Patriots. Hunter saw increased work on defense, logging 45 snaps compared to just five on offense. While he aspires to play both sides, the Jaguars appear to be moving him toward a full-time cornerback role. His milestone takeaway sparked a brief sideline scuffle when teammate Josh Hines-Allen retrieved the ball.
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard is expected to miss around 3 to 4 weeks due to a calf injury, per owner Jerry Jones. The Cowboys' defense is dealing with a mounting list of injuries, including safety Jalen Thompson missing a minimum of four weeks and issues surrounding Shavon Revel. Complicating matters, the heavily depleted defense faces a rapid turnaround with two games scheduled before next Thursday night.
Dallas Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson, banged up in last week’s loss in Brazil, will miss a month or more due to a hamstring injury. Jerry Jones corroborated that Thompson is out a minimum of four weeks and is an injured reserve candidate. The defense is severely ailing with multiple starters sidelined ahead of a demanding stretch that features two games between now and next Thursday night, forcing the team to get creative.
Washington Commanders cornerback Amik Robertson played 65 of 67 snaps in a 33-31 upset win over the Seattle Seahawks, recording six tackles, four passes defensed, and a crucial forced fumble. Robertson’s six pass breakups lead all qualifying cornerbacks through Week 3, bolstered by top-tier Pro Football Focus grades of 88.5 overall and 89.3 in coverage, anchoring a much-improved Washington defensive unit.
Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady stated he needs to get running back Ray Davis more involved on offense. Against the Chargers in Week 3, Davis saw five offensive snaps with zero touches, while returning from injury Ty Johnson caught four passes for 50 yards. Despite serving as the 2025 All-Pro kick returner, Davis has only one carry for three yards this season. Brady acknowledged Davis is too good of a player to leave on the sideline moving forward.
