Studs and Duds: Week 3

Mon Sep 23 9:14am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

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Jennings comes up big Week 3


Now that was a strange week of fantasy football. Many of the top scoring fantasy players, especially at quarterback, were players that most fantasy teams didn’t use. And the top scorer for the week, Jauan Jennings, was started in just 25.4 percent of leagues on our site. Needless to say, this caused a lot of low-scoring fantasy games. Hopefully, you were able to get some points this week and squeak out a win.

Jets 24, Patriots 3

Fantasy Stud: Jets defense. The Jets defense completely dominated this game, allowing just three points and 139 total yards of offense. New York also had seven sacks and a fumble recovery. The Jets are quickly putting behind a poor Week 1 defensive performance, showing their teeth in recent weeks. This unit can produce big for fantasy teams

Fantasy Dud: Rhamondre Stevenson. Stevenson had a hugely disappointing performance, rushing six times for just 23 yards. He also lost a fumble and didn’t catch a single pass. His lack of work in the passing game was the biggest disappointment, really hurting his fantasy floor. Stevenson had at least 17 fantasy points each of his first two games, so don’t get down on him too much over this one. He can rebound.

Game Notes: Rookie Braelon Allen continues to get his chances in the Jets offense. He ran 11 times for 54 yards while Breece Hall had 16 carries for 54 yards. Allen has at least nine touches two straight games.

Aaron Rodgers had his best game as a Jet. He was 27-of-35 for 281 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. He topped 20 fantasy points for the first time all season

Steelers 20, Chargers 10

Fantasy Stud: Steelers defense. The Steelers defense has been on quite a tear lately. This unit is looking very stout, holding the Chargers to just 168 total yards and 10 points. The Steelers had five sacks in the game. This unit is one of the best in the game right now.

Fantasy Dud: JK Dobbins. Dobbins didn’t do much for the first time this season. He ran 15 times for just 44 yards, averaging just 2.9 yards per carry. Dobbins failed to top double-digit fantasy points for the first time this season. He also broke a streak of two straight 100-yard games. Dobbins is getting a ton of work as the lead back in this run-first offense, which is a big positive despite his down showing in Week 3.

Game Notes: Justin Herbert started but did not finish the game because of his ankle injury. He was 12-of-18 for 125 yards and a touchdown without a turnover before leaving the game.

Calvin Austin was the surprise leading receiver for the Steelers. He had four receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown.

Broncos 26, Bucs 7

Fantasy Stud: Chris Godwin. Godwin continued his great start to the season despite the Bucs struggling in this one. He had six receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown. Godwin has touchdowns each of his first three games and at least 17 points all of those games. He is a must start and elite receiver right now

Fantasy Dud: Rachaad White. White really struggled, rushing six times for just 17 yards. He averaged just 2.8 yards per carry. He did catch five passes but had just 18-receiving yards. So despite the catches, White scored just 8.5 fantasy points. Rookie Bucky Irving outplayed White, rushing nine times for 70 yards.

Game Notes: Tyler Badie is third on the depth chart but led the Broncos in rushing. He had nine carries for 70 yards. He could be getting more play going forward.

Courtland Sutton had seven receptions for 68 yards. Sutton was targeted 11 times, giving him double-digit targets two of three games.

Packers 30, Titans 14

Fantasy Stud: Malik Willis. Willis got another start for the Packers and played a great game. He was 13-of-19 for 202 yards and a touchdown without an interception. He led the team in rushing, running six times for 73 yards and another score. Willis scored 27.4 fantasy points, showing he can be a fantasy factor in a starting role.
   
Fantasy Dud: Calvin Ridley. Ridley was a bust in this one, catching just a pass for nine yards. He was targeted just three times after having 13 targets his first two games. It was an unexpected showing for the Titans No. 1 receiver.

Game Notes: DeAndre Hopkins finally got going, having six receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown. Hopkins had just a catch each of his first two games before this showing.

Will Levis turned the ball over three more times. He was 26-of-34 for 260 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. He also lost a fumble. Levis has eight turnovers in three games.

Eagles 15, Saints 12

Fantasy Stud: Saquon Barkley. Barkley carried the offense much of the game, having another huge game. He rushed 17 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns. He also had four receptions for nine yards and converted a two-point try. Barkley had 33.6 fantasy points. He has more than 30-fantasy points two of three games. He could end up leading all fantasy running backs in scoring at his current pace

Fantasy Dud: Jalen Hurts. Hurts was not a help to fantasy teams this week. He did hit the 300-yard mark passing but didn’t score a touchdown and turned the ball over twice. Hurts scored just 16.05 fantasy points. It was his first game this season with fewer than 20 fantasy points.

Game Notes: Dallas Goedert had a monster game, catching 10 passes for 170 yards. He did not top 40 yards in a game before this one.

Devonta Smith was knocked from this game because of a concussion. He took a huge hit and had to leave the game. He had seven receptions for 79 yards before leaving.

Giants 21, Browns 15

Fantasy Stud: Malik Nabers. Nabers continues to emerge as an elite fantasy receiver. He finished with eight receptions for 78 yards and two touchdowns. He also had two carries for four yards. Nabers has 28-plus fantasy points two straight games. He is the real deal.
   

Fantasy Dud: Jerome Ford. Ford was held in check, scoring just 10 fantasy points. He ran 10 times for just 37 yards and caught three passes for 33 yards. Ford has 10 or fewer fantasy points two straight games. He isn’t producing quite as big as fantasy teams hoped with Nick Chubb out of the lineup.

Game Notes: Daniel Jones played a good game, going 24-of-34 for 234 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. He did this against a good Browns defense.

Amari Cooper caught seven passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns. Cooper did next to nothing his first two games, having fewer than five fantasy points each of his first two games. He scored 27.6 fantasy points this week.

Vikings 34, Texans 7

Fantasy Stud: Sam Darnold. Darnold just keeps getting it done. He was even banged up in this game and left for a brief time before returning. He scored four more touchdowns and didn’t turn the ball over. He was 17-of-28 for 181 yards and four touchdowns. Darnold has eight touchdowns in three games, having multiple scores each game

Fantasy Dud: C.J. Stroud. Stroud had a down game for his standards. He was 20-of-31 for 215 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. Stroud had a season-low 13.95 fantasy points. He has fewer than 20 fantasy points each of his last two games. He has four touchdowns to two interceptions in three games, getting off to a slow start.

Game Notes: Aaron Jones had his first 100-yard game of the season. He had 19 carries for 102 yards. Jones also caught five passes for 46 yards and a touchdown.

Cam Akers started at running back and did very little outside of a receiving touchdown. Akers ran nine times for 21 yards and caught a pass for eight yards.

Colts 21, Bears 16

Fantasy Stud: Cole Kmet. There were three monster performances in this game, but Kmet gets our stud honors. He had 10 receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown. Kmet scored 25.7 fantasy points. He had just five receptions for 31 yards coming into this game. Maybe this huge performance will get him going for the rest of the season

Fantasy Dud: Anthony Richardson. Richardson had his struggles throwing the ball once again. He was 10-of-20 for 167 yards without a touchdown and two interceptions. He rushed eight times for just 24 yards, which didn’t help his fantasy numbers. Richardson scored just 8.75 fantasy points. His fantasy numbers have gone down every game since the start of the season. 

Game Notes: Jonathan Taylor had his second straight 100-yard game and found the end zone two times. Taylor rushed 23 times for 110 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a pass for 25 yards.

Rome Odunze had his first 100-yard game as a pro. Odunze had six receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown.

Panthers 36, Raiders 22

Fantasy Stud: Andy Dalton. Dalton gave the Panthers offense a huge spark, playing a great game in his first start of the season. He was 26-of-37 for 319 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. Dalton was about perfect, leading the offense to a ton of yards and points. He is going to keep starting as long as he keeps playing like this. 

Fantasy Dud: Davante Adams. There were a lot of Raiders duds, but we’ll give it to Adams. He was held in check by a defense that has been pretty bad all season. Adams caught four passes for 40 yards. This was the first time all season he failed to hit double-digit fantasy points in a game.

Game Notes: Like many Panthers, Chuba Hubbard had his best game of the season. He ran 21 times for 114 yards and caught five passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Hubbard had 169 total yards and a score.

Diontae Johnson sure enjoyed having Dalton as his quarterback. He had eight receptions for 122 yards. Johnson was targeted 14 times. He had just 12 targets in two games before this.

Seahawks 24, Dolphins 3

Fantasy Stud: Zach Charbonnet, Charbonnet had his showing in a starting role this season, rushing 18 times for 91 yards and two touchdowns. He also had three receptions for 16 yards, giving him 107 total yards. He is about a must start as long as Kenneth Walker is sidelined for the Seahawks.  

Fantasy Dud: Devon Achane. Achane was held in check after a huge game last week. He ran 11 times for just 30 yards. Achane caught three passes for 28 yards. He had just 8.8 fantasy points, which was his first game all season with fewer than 20 fantasy points.

Game Notes: Skylar Thompson was just alright in a starting role, going 13-of-19 for 107 yards without a touchdown or interception. He left the game early hurt because of a rib injury.

DK Metcalf enjoyed his second straight 100-yard game. He had four receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown on six targets.

Lions 20, Cardinals 13

Fantasy Stud: David Montgomery. Montgomery had his first 100-yard rushing game of the season. He had 23 carries for 106 yards and a touchdown. He has touchdowns all three games this season. Montgomery has at least 16 fantasy points every game

Fantasy Dud: Kyler Murray. Murray was not much of a help to fantasy teams this week, going 21-of-34 for 205 yards and a touchdown with an interception. He scored 17.75 fantasy points. He has fewer than 18 fantasy points two of three games this season. Murray looks a lot better this year but still hasn’t been awesome for fantasy teams just yet. 

Game Notes: Sam LaPorta had two receptions for 38 yards but suffered an ankle injury. He had to leave the game early. He tried to return but was unable to last long.

Marvin Harrison Jr. found the end zone for the second straight week. He had five receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets.

Rams 27, 49ers 24

Fantasy Stud: Jauan Jennings. Jennings had a career game, catching 11 passes for 175 yards and three touchdowns. He had a game-winning performance for all the fantasy teams that took a chance on him this week. As long as George Kittle and Deebo Samuel are out, Jennings had legit value for fantasy teams. 

Fantasy Dud: Demarcus Robinson. Many thought Robinson might be the guy the Rams lean on in the passing game with all their injuries. Well, that wasn’t the case this week. He had just a catch for 32 yards. It is going to be hard to trust any of these Rams receivers right now. It could be a different one that leads the way any given week. 

Game Notes: Kyren Williams provided much of the offense for the Rams in this one. He had 24 carries for 89 yards and two touchdowns. Williams also had two receptions for 27 yards and another touchdown, giving him three total scores.

Tutu Atwell was the leading receiver for the Rams. He had four receptions for 93 yards.

Ravens 28, Cowboys 25

Fantasy Stud: Derrick Henry. Henry had his best game as a Raven, rushing 25 times for 151 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a pass for 23 yards, giving him 174 total yards. Henry scored 30.4 fantasy points. Henry has touchdowns all three games this season.
   

Fantasy Dud: Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott is proving to be a big-time touchdown-dependent fantasy player. He ran three times for six yards. Elliott has 19 carries for 62 yards on the season. The only week he reached double-digit fantasy points was Week 1, the only week he has scored this year.

Game Notes: CeeDee Lamb left the game with some sort of injury. He had four receptions for 67 yards before getting hurt.

Jake Ferguson led the way in the passing game, catching six passes for 95 yards. He returned from his knee injury and looked just fine.

Chiefs 22, Falcons 17

Fantasy Stud: Rashee Rice. If you haven’t figured it out, Rice is a legit No. 1 fantasy receiver. He just keeps getting it done every week, including this week. He had a monster game, finishing with 12 receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown. Rice scored a season-high 29.10 fantasy points. He has 17-plus fantasy points every game this season

Fantasy Dud: Travis Kelce. Kelce continues to do next to nothing for fantasy teams. He had four receptions for 30 yards, which were both season highs for him. For the season, Kelce has eight receptions for 69 yards on 12 targets. Kelce has been a huge bust for fantasy teams to date. There is time to get it going but his start is a concern.

Game Notes: Carson Steele got the most work in the Chiefs backfield. He had 17 carriers for 72 yards and caught a pass for two yards. Samaje Perine ran six times for 25 yards.

Darnell Mooney caught eight passes for 66 yards. He has 14-plus fantasy points two straight games and seems to be becoming a favorite target of Kirk Cousins.

Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at [email protected]. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

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Wan'Dale Robinson Sep 25 6:20am CT
Wan'Dale Robinson

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson heads into Week 4 after a solid performance in the 21-15 win over the Browns, where he caught seven passes for 61 yards. Robinson has been utilized primarily as a short-area target, averaging 11.57 fantasy points per game in 2024. He has 123 total receiving yards and one touchdown, with 15 receptions and 24 targets. Facing the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4, Robinson must contend with a defense ranked 15th against wide receivers, allowing 594 passing yards this season. His quickness could help exploit Dallas' weaker slot coverage, but the Cowboys have held opposing WRs to just 25.90 fantasy points per game. Robinson's target share offers a stable floor but remains a low-upside flex option in this divisional matchup.

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Dak Prescott Sep 25 5:20am CT
Dak Prescott

The New York Giants defense heads into Week 4 after an impressive performance in their 21-15 win over the Browns, where they recorded eight sacks and limited Cleveland to 15 points. With 14 sacks on the season, second only to the Vikings, the Giants' pass rush is a major strength. They rank 15th against the pass but face a tough test against the Cowboys, who boast the NFL's top passing offense with 857 yards through three games. However, Dallas' rushing offense has struggled, ranking third-worst with only 221 yards. The Giants' ability to pressure Dak Prescott will be critical, as their vulnerability against the pass (with multiple injuries to their secondary) leaves them a risky fantasy play against this high-powered passing offense.

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Roman Wilson Sep 25 3:50am CT
Roman Wilson

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke about what rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson needs to do to earn playing time: "He just has to keep working. It's tough to get on a moving train." Ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Steelers made the surprising choice not to dress Wilson, who has been recovering from an ankle injury sustained during training camp. This injury caused him to miss the preseason and the first two games of the regular season. Wilson remained inactive despite logging two full practices to finish the week and having no injury designation going into Sunday. The Steelers only dressed four wide receivers for the game, although running back Cordarrelle Patterson also contributes as a receiver. The team's third-round pick from Michigan in the 2024 NFL Draft is eager to get on the field soon.

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Micah Parsons Sep 25 2:50am CT
Micah Parsons

Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons described the start of the 2024 season as "extremely humbling." It wasn't just the fact that the Cowboys suffered back-to-back home losses; it was the manner in which they were defeated. Similar to last year's playoff blowout against Green Bay, the defense was overrun in both games. Given the Cleveland Browns' performance this season, the Week 1 road victory feels less significant. The Cowboys have begun their home schedule by surrendering a staggering 888 yards in losses to New Orleans and Baltimore, including 464 yards on the ground. The continued lackluster performances raise doubts about any potential turnaround. With a quick turnaround, the Cowboys must shift their focus from the loss to Baltimore as they prepare to face the Giants on Thursday. The Cowboy's defense should be startable in a good matchup.

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CeeDee Lamb Sep 25 2:20am CT
CeeDee Lamb

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle) fully participated in Tuesday's practice, which is excellent news following a challenging Week 3. Lamb did not address reporters after Sunday's home defeat to the Baltimore Ravens, a game where he struggled with a lost fumble, dropped a pass, and appeared to have a disagreement with quarterback Dak Prescott on the sidelines. He finished the game with four receptions for 67 yards, but after halftime, he managed just one catch for nine yards on six targets as the Cowboys fell behind 28-6. Fortunately for Dallas, they won't have much time to dwell on their two consecutive losses as they face the New York Giants on Thursday. Lamb has the potential to rebound strongly; last season, he recorded 15 catches for 228 yards and one touchdown in two games against the Giants. This matchup allows him to move past the disappointment against Baltimore and shine against a familiar rival.

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Derwin James Sep 25 2:00am CT
Derwin James

The Los Angeles Chargers will be without star safety Derwin James when they face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5. The NFL announced that hearing officer Derrick Brooks, appointed by the NFL and NFLPA, upheld James' one-game suspension without pay due to "repeated violations of playing rules aimed at protecting player health and safety," including an incident during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. James received a penalty for unnecessary roughness after delivering a head hit to Pat Freiermuth in the Chargers' 20-10 loss to Pittsburgh. Over his last 18 games, he has accumulated five unnecessary roughness penalties, the highest total among defensive players in the league, all involving head contact using his shoulder or helmet. A three-time All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection, James has registered 21 combined tackles and one sack in three games this season. Last year, he was fined $91,027 by the NFL for similar unnecessary roughness penalties and hits on defenseless players. With the Chargers missing one of their top defensive assets, all Chiefs playmakers should see a boost in value.

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Greg Joseph Sep 25 1:10am CT
Greg Joseph

New York Giants kicker Greg Joseph heads into Week 4 after scoring only three extra points in the 21-15 win over the Browns. In his first game as a New York Giant, Joseph missed the only field goal he attempted from 48 yards out. Facing the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4, he is looking to make a more significant impact on the game as he tries to hold on to a roster spot. Managers will want to look to other teams, as Joseph is just a placeholder until Graham Gano returns.

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Theo Johnson Sep 25 1:00am CT
Theo Johnson

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson heads into Week 4 after contributing only one reception for 13 yards in the team's 21-15 win over the Browns. He almost scored the first touchdown of his career as he was targeted in the end zone, but the ball was just out of his reach. Johnson has averaged 1.70 fantasy points per game this season as he is still adjusting to life in the NFL. However, he faces a tough test against the Dallas Cowboys, who rank 13th in defense against tight ends and have allowed just 7.47 fantasy points per game to the position. As of now, Johnson is best left on the waiver wire.

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Malik Nabers Sep 25 12:40am CT
Malik Nabers

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers enters Week 4 after another elite performance in the 21-15 win over the Browns, where he hauled in eight catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Nabers has quickly become the primary pass catcher for Daniel Jones, leading the NFL with 37 targets and 22.83 fantasy points per game through three weeks. The defense of the Dallas Cowboys have been more vulnerable to wide receivers, ranking 15th against the position and allowing 594 passing yards through three games. This offers some opportunity for Nabers, but Dallas still holds opposing WRs to 25.90 fantasy points per game. His volume gives him a high floor, but managers can still hope for continued greatness in this divisional matchup.

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Devin Singletary Sep 25 12:30am CT
Devin Singletary

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary enters Week 4 following a solid performance in the 21-15 win over the Browns, where he rushed for 65 yards on 16 carries and added four receptions for 43 yards. Singletary is averaging a respectable 15.5 fantasy points per game in 2024 (ranked as the 13th RB overall), primarily thanks to his usage as the Giants' lead back. The Dallas Cowboys defense has been the worst defense against the run, allowing the most rushing yards in the league with 557 in only three games. Singletary's volume gives him a safe floor, and Dallas' porous run defense provides the potential for him to be a No. 1 back in Week 4.

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Daniel Jones Sep 25 12:10am CT
Daniel Jones

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones enters Week 4 (on Thursday) following a solid showing in the 21-15 win over the Browns, where he posted 236 passing yards, two touchdowns, and 20 rushing yards. Jones is averaging 14.9 fantasy points per game in 2024, with 67 rushing yards, four passing TDs, and two interceptions. The Dallas Cowboys' defense has been poor this season, ranking fourth in fantasy points allowed to QBs, averaging 19.39 fantasy points per game in 2024. Jones looks to take advantage of the matchup. His rushing upside may be crucial, and he has some upside (especially with rookie phenom Malik Nabers on his side), but he's still a risky fantasy start in this tough divisional matchup.

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Tim Patrick Sep 24 9:00pm CT
Tim Patrick

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick has been signed from the practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday. He spent the first three weeks on the practice squad, but he saw game action in each of the last two contests. The Lions were going to be forced to sign him anyway if they brought him back up from the practice squad again this week. Patrick will now stick on the active roster as depth going forward. He has hauled in three of his five targets for 20 yards in two games with the Lions. Patrick put together multiple successful seasons as a member of the Denver Broncos. The veteran wideout probably won't be fantasy relevant, but is a nice depth piece to have on the roster.

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Darius Slayton Sep 24 8:50pm CT
Darius Slayton

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (thumb) was a limited participant during practice for the second day in a row. This doesn't come as much of a surprise after Slayton was forced to exit early during Sunday's game. However, the 27-year-old returned to the game and his testing on his hand came back clean. That being said, the Giants are likely just being cautious with Slayton as they head into a short week. Hopefully Slayton can be upgraded to full on Wednesday with a game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. If he misses Week 4, Wan'Dale Robinson and Malik Nabers should see increased looks in the offense. Both wideouts have been viable options for this offense early in the season.

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Keaontay Ingram Sep 24 8:40pm CT
Keaontay Ingram

Kansas City Chiefs running back Keaontay Ingram has been waived by the organization on Tuesday. Ingram was the odd man out with Kareem Hunt being added to the active roster. There was no more room for Ingram with Carson Steele, Samaje Perine, and now Hunt all in the mix while Isiah Pacheco (leg) recovers. Ingram rushed for 134 yards on 62 attempts over parts of two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. He didn't play a single snap despite being active for the game last week. The 24-year-old will look to catch on elsewhere as depth.

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Kwon Alexander Sep 24 8:30pm CT
Kwon Alexander

The Denver Broncos reportedly had free-agent linebacker Kwon Alexander in for a visit on Tuesday. The former fourth-round pick was a Pro Bowl linebacker with Tampa Bay, but has mainly been used as depth over the last few years. The 30-year-old had 41 tackles, one sack, and one interception in nine games (two starts) with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. Alexander should be healthy now and appears ready to contribute to an NFL roster. He should still have something left in the tank and his presence should be an asset to this Denver defense, assuming he does sign there.

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Ventrell Miller Sep 24 8:20pm CT
Ventrell Miller

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (foot) is expected to miss several weeks of action. This news comes a day after Oluokun was forced to exit early during Monday's loss to the Buffalo Bills. The star linebacker is reportedly dealing with plantar fasciitis, which is something that is really only healed by rest. Ventrell Miller took over after Oluokun left on Monday and figures to see increased playing time going forward. The loss of Oluokun is huge considering he has recorded over 170 tackles in each of the last three seasons.

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Justin Fields Sep 24 6:20pm CT
Justin Fields

Pittsburgh Steelers left guard Isaac Seumalo (pectoral) has a chance to play in Week 4. He suffered his injury prior to the opening of the regular season and has yet to play in 2024. He is a huge piece of a much improved Steelers O-line. Should Seumalo return this week he would provide a massive boost for Steelers running backs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Additionally, Seumalo would help quarterback Justin Fields, and by extension, wide receiver George Pickens and tight end Pat Freiermuth. If he is unable to play in Week 4, then fantasy managers can find comfort in the fact that Seumalo appears to be close to returning. This situation is worth monitoring for everyone rostering Steelers skill position players.

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Byron Murphy II Sep 24 5:50pm CT
Byron Murphy II

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (hamstring) may be on his way to missing time. The rookie has contributed to the defensive turnaround that the Seahawks have displayed thus far in 2024. New head coach Mike Macdonald has this unit playing at a high level and Murphy has six total tackles and a half-sack. The Seahawks D/ST has been one of the better units in fantasy thus far. It is the No. 1 defense in passing yards allowed per game. Additionally, the defense has given the offense shorter fields which has increased the fantasy output of Seahawks skill players. The Seahawks indicated that Murphy may miss time by signing defensive tackle Matt Gotel to their practice squad. Hopefully Murphy's absence will be short in order to keep the Seahawks defense playing at as high a level as possible.

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Austin Ekeler Sep 24 5:30pm CT
Austin Ekeler

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) is in the concussion protocol. Ekeler is also being treated for a laceration on his ear. Ekeler was having a productive night before his injury. He recorded three carries for 35 yards and a touchdown, and two receptions for 22 yards. Ekeler also returned a kick 62 yards to set up the Commanders in excellent field position which ultimately led to a touchdown. The news is a bummer for fantasy managers who were getting surprisingly good production out of Ekeler in all three games this season. He may not be the same player that he was with the Chargers, but he has had flex value. If Ekeler cannot play in Week 4, then Brian Robinson Jr. figures to see a boost in an already solid workload. The only other running back on the Commanders' active roster is Jeremy McNichols so it remains to be seen if they will bring anyone else in.

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Kareem Hunt Sep 24 5:10pm CT
Kareem Hunt

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was signed to the active roster on Tuesday. Hunt was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad after the loss of Isiah Pacheco (fibula). While he was inactive in Week 3, he appears to be on track to play in Week 4. Hunt returns to Kansas City after a productive five seasons in Cleveland. At 29 years old, Hunt is a relatively inefficient running back at this stage in his career. However, he has a nose for the end zone. In 2023, Hunt rushed for 411 yards and nine touchdowns. He was primarily a short yardage option and only averaged 3.0 yards per carry. With Samaje Perine and Carson Steele in line ahead of Hunt, he does not figure to have a lot of fantasy value. However, should either of those two players get hurt, Hunt should still have enough juice to be a solid flex play in fantasy football.

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