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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce remained sidelined for Week 3 against the Houston Texans due to a heel injury that placed him on injured reserve. In his absence, teammates Keenan Allen, Josh Downs, and Tyler Warren absorbed expanded passing volume to lead the Colts' aerial attack during a narrow 19-17 victory.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs recorded five receptions for 77 yards on a team-high 11 targets during a 19-17 victory over the Houston Texans. With teammate Alec Pierce sidelined on injured reserve, Downs has firmly established himself as a primary high-volume passing target, bringing his season totals to 14 catches for 186 yards through three games and maintaining an expanded role in the offense.
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren caught nine of 10 targets for 55 yards and added a two-yard run in a 19-17 win over the Texans. Although he failed to score a touchdown for the first time this season, Warren set a new career high in catches while stepping into an expanded pass-catching role due to Alec Pierce's placement on injured reserve. He is poised to maintain a prominent role against the Commanders in London.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen caught six of nine targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in a 19-17 win over the Houston Texans. His six-yard score in the first quarter marked his first touchdown with Indianapolis and the 1,063rd catch of his career, moving him past Andre Johnson for 12th place on the NFL's all-time receptions list while stepping up in the absence of Alec Pierce.
Houston Texans running back David Montgomery rushed 11 times for 33 yards and caught two passes for 15 yards in a 19-17 loss to the Colts, marking his second straight disappointing performance. Montgomery was stopped on a 4th-and-1 and is averaging just 2.8 yards per carry behind an underwhelming offensive line. Sharing backfield touches with Woody Marks, Montgomery will look to find running room against the Dallas Cowboys.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Travis Homer served as depth behind bellcow Jaylen Warren during a 30-27 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. With primary running back Rico Dowdle sidelined due to a toe injury, Homer and fellow backup Lew Nichols combined for limited action while Warren commanded a 90.6% snap and touch share for the Steelers' offensive backfield.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle was ruled out for Sunday's Week 3 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a toe injury. Dowdle's absence paved the way for backfield partner Jaylen Warren to handle a heavy bellcow workload and 90.6% of running back touches, while practice squad elevations Travis Homer and Lew Nichols served as depth during the 30-27 victory.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren rushed 17 times for 127 yards and caught three passes for 49 yards in a 30-27 win over the Bengals. Operating with a primary workload due to Rico Dowdle's toe injury, Warren handled 90.6% of running back touches. Warren played through a shoulder issue and provided high-energy running behind a revamped offensive line, nearly topping his career high before a late penalty.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey rushed 15 times for 75 yards and a touchdown while catching four passes for 60 yards in a 36-30 win over Arizona. McCaffrey also caught four targets for 41 yards in the passing game, maintaining heavy involvement. After the game, he was seen sporting a busted lip and sore throat from taking a hit to the face during a burst route, though he helped move the team to a 3-0 record.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson suffered a right ankle injury during the first quarter against Denver, exiting briefly after catching one pass for nine yards. Ferguson went to the locker room for X-rays and evaluation before clearing protocols to return to play. Having previously battled an ankle injury leading up to Week 3, his status will be monitored as he maintains an elevated role with Puka Nacua sidelined.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle brought in six of seven targets for 82 yards and two touchdowns in a 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Kittle led the 49ers in receptions, receiving yards, and targets, securing scoring grabs of 10 and 20 yards in the fourth quarter to mark his first multi-touchdown game since last November. Having exceeded 80 receiving yards in consecutive games, Kittle appears fully recovered from last season's Achilles tear.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans exited Sunday's 36-30 win against the Arizona Cardinals after suffering a hard hit to his midsection from Budda Baker. Evans, who was carted to the locker room in obvious pain during the second quarter, finished with three catches on six targets for 34 yards and a touchdown. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Evans will undergo further tests Monday to determine if he sustained a broken rib or an oblique injury.
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook rushed 24 times for 154 yards and a touchdown in a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Despite losing a fumble on the game's first play that led to a Chargers score, Cook consistently ripped off chunk gains and added a 3-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. He has amassed 346 rushing yards at 6.0 yards per carry through three games this season.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 16 of 26 passes for 204 yards with two interceptions, two lost fumbles, and four sacks taken in a 24-16 victory over the Chargers. Despite the turnovers, Allen scored two 1-yard rushing touchdowns, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history with multiple rushing scores in each of his team's first three games while tying Marshawn Lynch for 17th all-time with 85 rushing TDs.
Los Angeles Rams defensive player Emmanuel Forbes was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct on special teams during the third quarter of a 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. The 13-yard penalty forced the Rams to re-kick from their own 12-yard line instead of capitalizing on a muffed punt, giving Denver favorable field position that fueled their fourth-quarter comeback victory.
New York Jets running back Breece Hall exited Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter due to a right thigh injury. Hall stated he felt something while running and planting near the goal line. He finished the game with 32 rushing yards on 13 carries and 23 receiving yards on three catches, marking his second straight struggling outing. Hall is scheduled for further imaging to evaluate the full severity of the injury as the Jets dropped to 0-3.
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson suffered a right shoulder injury during the second quarter of Sunday night's game against the Denver Broncos and did not return to action. After getting tangled near the sideline, he was carted to the locker room. His absence forced replacements Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and Josh Wallace into extended playing time as the secondary worked to close out a dominant defensive victory.
Los Angeles Rams star pass rusher Myles Garrett is sidelined for approximately six weeks following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to relieve discomfort and swelling following his blockbuster offseason trade. Placed on injured reserve on September 17, Garrett must miss at least three more games, with the team targeting a Week 9 return against Washington.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton caught three of seven targets for 46 yards during a thrilling 30-26 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Sutton led the team in receiving yards on the night, representing a step forward after combining for just 36 yards over his previous two games as he adapts to a new offensive system under coordinator Davis Webb.
Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins rushed 17 times for 49 yards and caught one of two targets for four yards in a 30-26 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Dobbins continues to anchor Denver's early-down ground game with 35 rushing attempts through three weeks, though he is still searching for his first rushing touchdown of the 2026 campaign.
