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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.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is featured as a primary anchor in PFF's Week 3 same-game parlay builds. Hurts enters Sunday's action with high statistical upside based on offensive passing scheme projections and defensive matchup metrics.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is featured alongside Patrick Mahomes in Week 3 betting picks due to a favorable matchup against Miami. The Dolphins' defensive unit has struggled to prevent deep explosive plays, giving Thornton potential for significant downfield targets in Sunday's contest.
Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson has been highlighted among emergency fantasy football waiver-wire targets for Week 3. Hutchinson and teammate C.J. Stroud draw favorable matchups against Indianapolis, offering managers a strong option to strengthen their rosters.
Kansas City Chiefs backup quarterback Justin Fields has emerged as a potential target for the New York Giants following a season-ending injury to Jaxson Dart. The Giants are evaluating Jameis Winston's Week 3 performance while considering external additions. Any potential move for Fields, who is playing on a two-year contract, would involve sorting out financial obligations among the Giants, Jets, and Chiefs.
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie headlines an elite Sunday Night Football matchup against Patrick Surtain II. Through two games with the Rams, McDuffie has been targeted nine times, allowing only two receptions while breaking up an NFL-best six passes, continuing the stellar play that earned him All-Pro honors with Kansas City.
Miami Dolphins guard Jonah Savaiinaea has played 100% of the offensive snaps through the first two weeks, quietly becoming one of the most consistently graded linemen on the roster. Analysts note his play is consistent and assignment-correct, rarely receiving negative marks or producing disasters.
Miami Dolphins guard Kadyn Proctor has played 100% of the offensive snaps through the first two weeks, showing physical traits of a first-round pick while working through technical challenges. Evaluated alongside teammate Jonah Savaiinaea, Proctor is making assignment and processing mistakes but often corrects them quickly to turn plays around.
New York Giants quarterback Jake Haener, who was elevated from the team's practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, Sept. 26, will serve as the Giants' backup quarterback for Week 3's game versus the Tennessee Titans behind starter Jameis Winston, according to Ian Rapoport.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Cody White has been elevated from the practice squad for the third straight week ahead of their matchup against the New Orleans Saints. White has recorded two catches this season, both resulting in touchdowns, and has made valuable contributions on special teams. Because this marks his third elevation, White must be signed to the active 53-man roster following Sunday's game to continue contributing to the Raiders' offense.
Minnesota Vikings third-string quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been cited as a potential trade target for the New York Giants. The Giants are actively exploring quarterback options after losing rookie starter Jaxson Dart for the regular season to a knee injury. While Jameis Winston takes the start in Week 3 against Tennessee, New York's front office is gathering evaluation data on various backups across the league, though McCarthy has slipped to third on Minnesota's depth chart.
The Los Angeles Chargers have elevated tight end Patrick Herbert from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. The move pairs the 25-year-old with his older brother, quarterback Justin Herbert, for the first time since their 2019 season at Oregon. If Justin completes a pass to Patrick, it is believed to mark the first time in NFL history that a player has thrown a pass to his brother.
The New York Jets signed wide receiver Jamaal Pritchett to the active roster from the practice squad following injuries to Omar Cooper Jr., Arian Smith, and Tim Patrick. An undrafted free agent out of South Alabama in 2025 who spent time on the practice squad, Pritchett provides crucial wide receiver depth and special teams insurance. He could also see an opportunity as the primary punt returner against the Detroit Lions after struggles from Isaiah Williams.
Jalen Hurts has posted a standout 100.7 passer rating with five touchdown passes and 450 passing yards while leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 2-0 start. Operating under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, Hurts has seamlessly embraced a high-tempo scheme, with Philadelphia running no-huddle on an NFL-high 16% of plays. Hurts improved his career September record to 15-4 (.789), ranking second among active NFL quarterbacks behind only Patrick Mahomes.
Zach Ertz returned to the Philadelphia Eagles this week, re-signing to the practice squad and reclaiming his old No. 86 jersey. Team leadership is evaluating whether to elevate the 35-year-old veteran tight end for Monday night's matchup against the Chicago Bears. The move provides depth with starter Dallas Goedert sidelined by an MCL sprain and Eli Stowers on injured reserve. Ertz needs just 11 receptions to surpass Harold Carmichael's franchise record of 589.
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones remained in last Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears despite absorbing a violent fourth-quarter hit that knocked off his helmet. The unflagged blow from Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson involved lowering the head and forcible helmet contact, prompting the NFL to issue a $22,342 fine to Stevenson. Jones did not miss action following the hit as Minnesota battled their division rival.
Chicago Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson has been fined $22,342 by the NFL for impermissible use of the helmet during last Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The fine stems from a fourth-quarter hit that delivered forcible contact and knocked the helmet off Vikings running back Aaron Jones. The illegal hit was not flagged by officials on the field during the play, but was subsequently sanctioned by the league under safety rules.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers enters Sunday's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals looking to break a seven-game streak without multiple touchdown passes. Rodgers has thrown just one touchdown pass alongside one interception with a 72.1 passer rating this season, leading an offense that has scored one touchdown in two weeks. A victory over Cincinnati would mark his 165th career win, tying Ben Roethlisberger for fifth all-time in NFL history.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott leads his squad into a historic Week 3 international matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro. A victory would tie Prescott with Hall of Famer Roger Staubach for the second-most wins in franchise history at 85. Additionally, Prescott needs one touchdown pass to reach 250 for his career in 142 games, which would make him the ninth fastest in NFL history to hit the milestone. The 1-1 Cowboys seek to avoid a third straight 1-2 start.
