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Sunday, September 27

Juwan Johnson Catches Two Touchdowns Before Late Fumble in Week 3 Loss

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New Orleans Saints veteran tight end Juwan Johnson caught all eight of his targets for 53 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-27 loss to the Raiders, hauling in scoring strikes of one and two yards from Tyler Shough. However, Johnson endured a tough end to his afternoon by fumbling to end the Saints' final comeback possession in the fourth quarter. Johnson carries an impressive 15-173-3 season receiving line into a Week 4 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

Trey McBride Continues Heavy Target Share in Week 3 Loss to San Francisco

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Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride brought in nine of 11 targets for 75 yards in his team's 36-30 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Maintaining his usual workhorse role, McBride finished second on the team in receptions, receiving yards, and targets behind Michael Wilson. Demonstrating established chemistry with Jacoby Brissett, McBride boasts a strong 26-211-2 line on 34 targets through three games, providing an elite positional floor heading into Week 4.

Emeka Egbuka Leads Buccaneers Pass-Catchers With Nine Targets

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka recorded five catches on nine targets for 62 yards during Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Egbuka turned his highest target count of the season into his second-best yardage output, operating within a passing attack directed by Baker Mayfield. With Mayfield suffering a dislocated throwing thumb late in the game, Egbuka's future outlook heavily involves potential adjustments with backup rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels.

Alvin Kamara Splits Backfield Workload Following Injury to Travis Etienne

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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara carried the ball nine times for 36 yards and caught his only target for five yards in a 35-27 loss to the Raiders. Kamara initially played a secondary role behind Travis Etienne, but inherited a shared workload alongside Kendre Miller after Etienne aggravated a hamstring strain in the third quarter. If Etienne misses significant time, Kamara is expected to continue sharing backfield touches moving forward.

Jordan Addison Grabs First Touchdown of Season in Win Over Buccaneers

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison hauled in five of nine targets for 90 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-16 victory at Tampa Bay. Stepping into a de facto No. 1 receiver role after teammate Justin Jefferson exited with an ankle injury in the first half, Addison connected with quarterback Kyler Murray on a 41-yard scoring strike in the second quarter for his first touchdown of the season, positioning himself for an expanded role.

Malik Nabers Secures Team-High Receptions and Targets in Titans Win

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers caught five of six targets for 26 yards in a 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans. With Jameis Winston starting under center in place of the injured Jaxson Dart, Nabers led the team in receptions and targets but produced a long gain of just 12 yards, finishing with 7.6 PPR points. The third-year wideout brings his updated season reception line to 12 catches for 96 yards across his first 19 total targets of the campaign.

Jameis Winston Expected to Retain Starting Role After Defeating Titans

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New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston completed 14 of 22 passes for 118 yards and rushed for 14 yards in a 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Playing in place of injured starter Jaxson Dart, Winston managed a turnover-free performance in rainy conditions to secure his first win as a starter since 2024. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed the team expects Winston to retain the starting role for their upcoming Week 4 game against the Arizona Cardinals despite expected veteran additions.

Aaron Jones Dominates Vikings Backfield With Over 20 Touches Again

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Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones tallied 17 carries for 58 yards and reeled in five of six targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 23-16 win in Tampa Bay. Battling through a knee injury during practice prep and playing with Jordan Mason on injured reserve, Jones surpassed 20 total touches for the second consecutive week. He has turned 45 total touches into 197 yards from scrimmage over that span, firmly cementing his status as Minnesota's clear lead back.

Ian Thomas Struggles for Involvement in Limited Week 3 Role

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Tight end Ian Thomas struggled to make an impact, securing just his lone target for eight yards during a Week 3 contest. Thomas played a minor complementary role in the passing game as other secondary targets and pass-catchers heavily outpaced him in offensive participation, leaving his overall fantasy and tactical prospects limited moving forward into the upcoming week of regular season play.

TreVeyon Henderson Leads Patriots Backfield in Week 3 Loss to Jaguars

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New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson rushed eight times for 23 yards and caught his lone target for six yards in a 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Henderson led New England in rush attempts and yards during a game heavily impacted by negative game script, with his longest run going for just five yards. Through two games played, the rookie back continues to split workload opportunities in the Patriots backfield alongside veteran Rhamondre Stevenson.

Chris Olave Tops 100 Receiving Yards Again in Loss to Raiders

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave caught nine of 13 targets for 107 yards in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Olave led the team in receptions, targets, and receiving yards, though all four of Tyler Shough's touchdown passes went to tight ends. Olave has now eclipsed 100 receiving yards in two of three games this season, building a 27-375-1 stat line on 36 targets entering Week 4 against Atlanta.

Kyler Murray Tosses First Touchdown With Vikings in Win Over Tampa Bay

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray completed 15 of 29 passes for 168 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while adding two carries for 17 yards during a 23-16 win at Tampa Bay. In his return from a Week 1 concussion, Murray lost top target Justin Jefferson to an ankle injury in the first half but connected with Jordan Addison on a 41-yard score before halftime. Murray avoided further game-changing mistakes to lift the Vikings to an undefeated 3-0 record heading into Week 4.

Parker Washington Secures 17-Yard Touchdown Grab in Blowout Win

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington secured three of five targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in his team's 35-6 victory over the New England Patriots. Operating as a dynamic slot receiver, Washington finished tied for second on the team in receptions and targets while hauling in a 17-yard scoring pass from Trevor Lawrence in the third quarter. Washington brings an impressive 15-221-2 receiving line through his first three games into a Week 4 matchup against the Bengals.

Baker Mayfield Suffers Dislocated Throwing Thumb in Loss to Vikings

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb on his throwing hand late in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Mayfield sustained the injury when his hand hit linebacker Blake Cashman on a fourth-quarter pass follow-through after completing 17 of 34 passes for 217 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Head coach Todd Bowles stated Mayfield will undergo an MRI, with the veteran signal-caller expected to miss time and force Jalon Daniels into action.

Jalon Daniels In Line for First Career Start Following Mayfield Injury

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels stepped in for offensive snaps late in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings after starter Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb. Daniels entered with 28 seconds remaining, failing to complete any of his three pass attempts while tossing an interception on a final Hail Mary attempt, alongside a nine-yard rush. With Mayfield expected to miss time, Daniels projects to make his first career NFL start in Week 4 against Green Bay.

Rhamondre Stevenson Held to 38 Total Yards Against Jaguars

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New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson carried seven times for 22 yards and caught all three of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Game script severely limited ground work as New England trailed big early. Stevenson finished just one carry behind TreVeyon Henderson as the pair continue to share backfield snaps heading into Week 4.

Oronde Gadsden II Leads Chargers Tight Ends in Routes During Buffalo Loss

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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II drew three targets but failed to catch a pass in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Despite the lack of production, Gadsden was heavily utilized on passing downs, ranking third on the team by running 28 routes—representing 73.9% of Justin Herbert's dropbacks—while edging out teammate Hayden Rucci in total playing time with 39 offensive snaps.

Hayden Rucci Sees Significant Playing Time in Chargers' Loss to Bills

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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hayden Rucci played a substantial role in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills, logging 28 snaps to closely trail teammate Oronde Gadsden II. Rucci proved particularly active in the first-half game plan, where he played 13 snaps compared to Gadsden's 17 out of 34 total offensive plays. Rucci continues to share tight end responsibilities as Los Angeles looks to spark its struggling offensive attack.

Quentin Johnston Ties for Team Lead in Routes During Loss to Buffalo Bills

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston ran 32 routes, tying Ladd McConkey for the team high during a 24-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Johnston operated as a key downfield target for quarterback Justin Herbert on 84.2% of dropbacks. Despite the Chargers dropping to a winless 0-3 record on the season, Johnston continues to hold a prominent starting role in Los Angeles's wide receiver rotation alongside supporting passing options.

Ladd McConkey Logs Season-High Snap Count and Targets in Bills Loss

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey recorded four receptions on five targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills. While his production remained modest, McConkey played a season-high snap share, running 32 routes to tie Quentin Johnston for the team lead at 84.2% of dropbacks. McConkey trails only Johnston in team receiving targets heading into a Week 4 matchup against Seattle.