Week 3 NFL News You Need to Know

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I want to make sure you’re caught up on the important NFL news heading into Week 3.

Here are 20 key takeaways to know for your fantasy leagues before Week 3 begins:

#20 Emeka Egbuka is questionable. He didn’t practice on Wednesday or Thursday But he was seen on the practice field Friday. If he’s active, start him…

#19 Xavier Worthy is questionable. He’s practiced in limited fashion all week. However, he likely won’t be 100% and has a high re-injury risk. He’s a flex option if active…

#18 Brian Thomas said he’ll play. He’s been battling a wrist injury & was limited in practice this week. Thomas is coming off a 12-target game in Week 2…

#17 Chris Godwin could return next week. He’s practiced in limited fashion this week. Reports have claimed it’s a ‘real possibility’ he’s active next week. But even when he returns, it may take some time to get back to 100% on the field…

#16 Tucker Kraft is questionable. He tweaked his knee Thursday and didn’t practice Friday. His Week 3 status is unclear but he did avoid a long-term injury. Luke Musgrave would fill in if Kraft was to miss this game…

#15 D’Andre Swift is questionable. He practiced in limited fashion all week with a quad injury. If Swift is out, Kyle Monangai becomes a flex option…

#14 Tyler Warren is questionable. He missed Wednesday’s practice with a toe injury. But he was able to practice limited to end the week. He’s a Top 5 TE this week if active…

#13 Ladd McConkey will play. He missed practice on Wednesday but was able to practice in full the rest of the week. Believe it or not, McConkey ranks 3rd among Chargers WRs in targets & yards…

#12 Zach Charbonnet is doubtful. He didn’t practice all week. Kenneth Walker is now a must start Week 3…

#11 Jauan Jennings is questionable. He missed practiced all week. But Jennings also missed 2 days last week and ended up playing on Sunday...

#10 Josh Downs will play. He practiced in full to end the week after missing Wednesday. Downs led the Colts with 8 targets in Week 2. He’s a flex option this week…

#9 Aaron Jones is on IR. He’ll miss at least 4 games. Jordan Mason is now a must start in Week 3. He’s a Top 12 running back for me this week…

#8 Jayden Daniels is OUT. He didn’t practice all week so his Week 4 status is also in question. Marcus Mariota will start in Week 3. He completed 81% of his passes in his 2 games of action last season…

#7 Isaiah Likely is trending to play. He’s participated in practice all week. Mark Andrews has just 7 yards through 2 games. Add Likely in your league if you can…

#6 Brock Purdy is a game-time decision. He’s practiced in limited fashion this week. There’s a good chance Purdy misses this game and plays Week 4. If he’s out, Mac Jones will start again…

#5 Justin Fields is OUT with a concussion. Tyrod Taylor will start in his place. He’s only attempted 33 total passes the past 2 years. Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall remain the only Jets you can start…

#4 Christian Kirk will play. He missed the first 2 weeks with a hamstring injury. The Texans desperately need another weaponing in the passing attack. Add Kirk if you can in your leagues before Sunday…

#3 Evan Engram is OUT. He missed practice all week with a back injury. Engram has seen a limited role, running less than 50% of the team’s routes the first 2 weeks. He’s droppable in most leagues…

#2 Dallas Goedert will play. He’s practiced all week but may still be limited in Week 3 if he plays. And the Eagles haven’t passed much this season. Goedert is a sit if he plays…

#1 JJ McCarthy will miss 2-4 weeks with an ankle injury. Carson Wentz will start Week 3. Wentz has just 43 total pass attempts the past 2 seasons. But we can assume the offense can’t look much worse than it already has…

That’s all for now, adjust your lineups based off this news for Week 3.

— Sal

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