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Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit is active for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Carolina Panthers despite entering the day questionable with a shoulder injury. Delpit confirmed ahead of the weekend he was ready to play and should fulfill his standard starting defensive role.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins due to a knee injury after entering as doubtful. Joining Conner on the inactive list are tackles Josh Simmons and Diego Pounds, tight end Jared Wiley, and defensive ends Jack Pyburn and Tyreke Smith. Meanwhile, rookie defensive tackle Bryson Eason is set to make his Chiefs debut after being claimed off waivers from San Francisco.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey is active for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks, marking his first action of the season after being a healthy scratch for the first two weeks. The Commanders have seven wide receivers active for the matchup. Meanwhile, the team remains without several key players due to injuries, including quarterback Jayden Daniels, linebacker Frankie Luvu, tight end Chig Okonkwo, guard Sam Cosmi, and linebacker Nick Cross.
New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is inactive for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions due to a finger injury sustained on Thursday. Mitchell, who garnered 12 targets in Week 2, was listed as questionable before being ruled out. His absence leaves Garrett Wilson to dominate targets while Isaiah Williams, Kenyon Sadiq, and Sterling Shepard step into elevated roles.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman is active for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals despite dealing with plantar fasciitis in his foot. Pittman was limited in practice throughout the week after missing Week 2 against the Patriots. After catching 3 passes for 58 yards in Week 1, Pittman returns without major snap restrictions, likely reducing playing time for Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard as Pittsburgh seeks to energize its offense.
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. is active for Sunday's contest against Tennessee. Tracy will operate as backfield depth alongside Najee Harris behind starter Cam Skattebo with Devin Singletary inactive.
New York Giants running back Devin Singletary is a surprise healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. New York will instead deploy Cam Skattebo as the lead back, supported by Najee Harris and Tyrone Tracy Jr.
New York Giants running back Najee Harris is active for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. With Devin Singletary named a surprise inactive, Harris will rotate with Tyrone Tracy Jr. behind starting running back Cam Skattebo.
Detroit Lions linebacker Devin White is inactive for Sunday's Week 3 game against the New York Jets. White is a surprising veteran scratch for Detroit as the Lions adjust their 48-man game-day roster after elevating two practice squad players.
Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin is a surprise inactive for Sunday's Week 3 home game against the New York Jets. Conklin was left off the active 48-man gameday roster alongside linebacker Devin White as Detroit elects to sit a pair of veterans.
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry is expected to play a prominent role in the offense for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With tight end Eli Raridon (thigh) and wide receiver A.J. Brown inactive, Henry will serve as Mac Jones' primary intermediate target.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is out for Sunday's Week 3 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brown's absence leaves tight end Hunter Henry and the Patriots wide receiver corps to take on larger roles in the passing attack.
New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a thigh injury. With Raridon sidelined alongside wide receiver A.J. Brown, starter Hunter Henry and backup Cameron Latu will handle tight end duties for New England.
New England Patriots outside linebacker Gabe Jacas will see increased playing time following injuries to Dre'Mont Jones (shoulder) and Quintayvious Hutchins (IR). Head coach Mike Vrabel praised the rookie's coachability after Jacas recorded his first career sack and interception over his first two NFL games. A fan survey showed 59% of respondents are eager to see Jacas in an expanded pass-rushing role.
New York Jets wide receiver Arian Smith is active for Week 3 against the Detroit Lions. Smith serves as reserve depth for a Jets passing attack missing Adonai Mitchell (finger) and Mason Taylor (thumb).
New York Jets wide receiver Isaiah Williams is projected for enhanced offensive usage in Sunday's game versus Detroit. With Adonai Mitchell sidelined with a finger injury and Mason Taylor inactive, Williams stands to benefit alongside Kenyon Sadiq behind target-leader Garrett Wilson.
New York Jets veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard is available for Week 3 action against the Detroit Lions. Shepard provides veteran depth and could absorb extra snaps with wideout Adonai Mitchell and tight end Mason Taylor both ruled inactive.
New York Jets wide receiver Jamaal Pritchett is suited up for Week 3 against the Detroit Lions. Pritchett represents secondary depth in a depleted receiving group that is missing starter Adonai Mitchell due to a finger injury.
New York Jets wide receiver Malik McClain is among the depth pass catchers available for Week 3 against the Detroit Lions. With Adonai Mitchell sidelined by a finger injury and Mason Taylor out, McClain resides on the active depth chart behind primary target Garrett Wilson.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is active for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers after making progress from an ankle injury. Coleman missed practices Wednesday and Thursday before returning as a limited participant on Friday. Through two games, the rookie receiver has caught seven passes for 64 yards on seven targets. With fellow wideout DJ Moore active as well, Coleman's fantasy upside and offensive volume may remain tempered.
