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Denver Broncos defensive lineman Jordan Jackson was activated for Sunday night's Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams after being inactive through the team's first two games of the 2026 season. His activation came as the Broncos adjusted their roster, moving Sai'Vion Jones to the inactive list for the primetime contest at Mile High Stadium.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. was inactive for Sunday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Rams due to a foot injury after being listed as a game-time decision. Mims joined quarterback Sam Ehlinger, tight end Dallen Bentley, offensive lineman Kage Casey, receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey, and defensive linemen Sai'Vion Jones and Tyler Onyedim on the Broncos' inactive list.
Detroit Lions fifth-year wide receiver Jameson Williams caught all four of his targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets. Williams has watched Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown dominate the Lions' offense to begin the season, as that duo has combined for 11 total touchdowns while Williams is still looking to make his first trip to the end zone in 2026, taking a 10-137-0 line into Week 4.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore is active and returned for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers despite an AC joint sprain in his shoulder suffered in Week 2. Moore brought in six of 10 targets for 67 yards, leading the Bills in receptions, receiving yards, and targets. The veteran wideout has made an impact in both of his non-injury-shortened games with Josh Allen, producing an 11-167-1 line on 18 targets.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor rushed 23 times for 68 yards and caught two passes for four yards in a 19-17 victory over the Houston Texans. Racking up 25 touches, Taylor faced a stout front and failed to find the end zone for the first time this season, but he is averaging 25 touches per game heading into a Week 4 trip to London.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs delivered a standout performance in a 31-24 win over the New York Jets, accumulating 164 total yards and three touchdowns. Gibbs carried 20 times for 99 yards and two scores while catching seven passes for 65 yards, including an 11-yard game-winning receiving touchdown. His rushing scores pushed him past Billy Sims into second in franchise history, giving him six total touchdowns through three games.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught four passes for 19 yards and a touchdown on eight targets during a 31-24 win over the New York Jets. St. Brown hauled in a four-yard score from Jared Goff late in the second quarter to give Detroit a halftime lead. This performance brings his season totals to 23 catches for 228 yards and five scores through three games, cementing his role as a focal point in the Lions' passing offense.
The New York Giants suffered a devastating blow when rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart was lost for the year with a knee injury suffered on Monday Night Football against the Rams. Dart is expected to make a full recovery in about four months. His absence plummeted fan expectations, spurred a dismal outing from backup Jameis Winston, and forced the Giants to evaluate veteran quarterback alternatives like Jimmy Garoppolo and Mac Jones.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 25 of 32 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets, adding six rushing yards on four carries. Goff found Amon-Ra St. Brown for a four-yard score in the second quarter and Jahmyr Gibbs for an 11-yard game-winning TD inside the final two minutes. Goff has tossed multiple touchdowns in three straight games to begin the year, completing 70.6 percent of his passes for 802 yards and an 8:0 TD-to-INT ratio.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 19 of 34 passes for 292 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in a 30-27 victory over the Bengals, adding 10 rushing yards. Rodgers connected deep with Roman Wilson on a 38-yard score, tossed a TD to Ben Skowronek, and found DK Metcalf later. The veteran guided crucial fourth-quarter scoring drives under first-year coach Mike McCarthy to secure the divisional win.
Houston Texans running back Woody Marks rushed for 15 yards and one touchdown on five carries against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3, adding one reception for six yards. Marks saw a limited workload behind David Montgomery but managed to score one of the team's two touchdowns. He will likely maintain a restricted workload as long as Montgomery is healthy, serving as a No. 3 running back or flex option in fantasy leagues.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive standout Travis Hunter secured the first interception of his NFL career just before halftime, picking off a pass from Patriots quarterback Drake Maye intended for Efton Chism in the end zone. The 2025 first-round pick played primarily on defense, adding four tackles to help preserve Jacksonville's 14-3 halftime lead en route to a dominant 35-6 blowout victory over New England. Hunter also played five offensive snaps without a catch.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf brought in three of five targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in a 30-27 victory over the Bengals. While putting together a modest receiving line, Metcalf delivered his first score of the season on a six-yard grab late in the third quarter. With Aaron Rodgers and the passing attack displaying improved cohesion, Metcalf hopes for increased production in a Thursday night game against Cleveland.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten rushed 15 times for 73 yards and a touchdown while catching both targets for 17 yards in a 35-6 win over the Patriots. Serving as the clear lead back, Tuten scored his second rushing touchdown of the campaign on a one-yard run in the fourth quarter. Tuten is averaging 4.7 yards per carry and 16 touches through three games ahead of a matchup against the Bengals.
Veteran Brock Hoffman replaced Spencer Anderson at right guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Signed to a one-year deal in March, Hoffman joined top 2026 draft pick Max Iheanachor in a shuffled offensive line designed to bring continuity and bolster a struggling unit that previously allowed Aaron Rodgers to be heavily pressured.
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round rookie offensive lineman Max Iheanachor made his first NFL start at right tackle Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Iheanachor replaced Dylan Cook as part of a revamped right side of the offensive line alongside new starting right guard Brock Hoffman, helping unlock a productive day for the Steelers' offense and running game.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 16 of 27 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown while rushing twice for 10 yards in a 19-17 divisional loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Playing without top wide receiver Nico Collins, Stroud and the offense struggled as Houston fell to 0-3 for the second consecutive year. Stroud has been sacked 10 times through three games and looks to rebound in Week 4 against the Cowboys.
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins missed his second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury suffered in Week 1 against the Colts. However, head coach DeMeco Ryans noted that Collins has been "progressing really well" in his recovery, leaving the door open for the wideout to test his leg in practice and potentially return in Week 4 for a matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins rushed 18 times for 70 yards and caught both of his targets for nine yards in a 21-18 win over the Panthers. Taking all but one of the backfield's carries, Judkins capitalized on an injury-hampered Panthers defense to produce his best showing of the season. The 2-1 Browns now face a quick turnaround for a Thursday night divisional clash against the Steelers.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews exited Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro due to a hand injury and was initially listed as questionable. However, Andrews successfully returned to the field after halftime. Before departing in the second quarter, Andrews reeled in one of three targets for nine yards, leaving Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman to temporarily shoulder the passing load.
