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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins pulled in three of his four targets for 33 yards in the Week 1 win over the Browns. As expected, that performance didn't sit well with fantasy managers. In all fairness, the entire offense struggled in that one. While the wideout caught as many passes in Week 2 against Jacksonville, he totaled 56 yards. Even better, he scored a touchdown. Unfortunately, the Bengals will need to navigate their way forward without quarterback Joe Burrow (foot). In his place, Jake Browning will get the start. Naturally, many are concerned about how Burrow's absence will impact the offense. However, Higgins will need to piece together more than a few subpar showings with Browning under center before fantasy managers should consider benching him. For now, he's still a starting fantasy option, so managers in all formats can keep him rolling in Week 3 versus the Vikings.

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Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter's impact has been limited through the first two games of the season, according to a report from Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Although the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft saw increased snaps on both sides of the ball in Week 2, his overall usage is still developing. Hunter missed time during training camp due to an upper-body injury, which may have contributed to his slow start. He has accumulated 55 receiving yards on offense, along with three tackles and one pass defended on defense so far. Considering his demanding two-way role, fantasy managers should regard Hunter as a long-term hold in dynasty leagues and a wait-and-see option in all other formats.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Detroit Lions. The young tight end, who broke his foot in training camp and underwent surgery to repair it, has been limited to individual drills at practice all week. Although he was not placed on Injured Reserve, which allows him to return at any time, he will not be a factor this week. Last season, Likely posted a solid stat line of 42 receptions for 477 yards and six touchdowns. However, the Ravens have one of the lowest target shares to the tight end position this year, with only five targets in two games, four of which went to veteran Mark Andrews. Likely should continue to be stashed in most formats and hopefully will see the field in Week 4.

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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson is expected to be a healthy scratch for Sunday's game, according to a source at Steelers Depot. The team elevated running back Trey Sermon from the practice squad on Saturday, a strong indication that Johnson will be a healthy scratch. The third-round pick out of Iowa has had a limited role in the first two weeks, logging just two rushes for negative one yard. His inactive status follows a notable special teams gaffe last week, in which he failed to field a kickoff, resulting in a Seattle touchdown. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has stated that Johnson "will likely not return kickoffs in the short term," further cementing his demotion. Johnson holds no fantasy value at this time and can be left on waivers or stashed in deeper leagues.

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown hasn't had the best start to the season. While the 25-year-old found the end zone in the Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns, he has only 90 yards off 37 attempts for a subpar 2.4 yards per carry in the first two games. He isn't always the strongest runner. However, Brown has normally made up for it by catching passes out of the backfield. Unfortunately, he's struggled in that area as well by amassing just four receptions (six targets) for 26 yards. The Bengals are 2-0 through the first two weeks of the season, although Cincinnati will be tested moving forward without Joe Burrow (toe) under center for the foreseeable future. With Jake Browning now atop the depth chart, many are wondering how his presence will impact Brown and the rest of the Bengals offense. With that said, the 2023 No. 163 overall pick was taken in the second or third rounds in fantasy drafts heading into the 2025 campaign. For that reason alone, there's not really a scenario where managers can afford to keep him benched in Week 3 versus the Minnesota Vikings.

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Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (hamstring) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Swift was limited in practice all week and is officially listed as questionable. Through the first two games, Swift has carried 29 times for 116 yards and one touchdown, plus six catches for 18 yards in the passing game. He's now facing a Dallas defense that has been vulnerable to the run, allowing 4.1 yards per carry so far this season. The favorable matchup, along with his expected availability, makes Swift a solid RB2/Flex option for fantasy managers in Week 3.

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the team "just (doesn't) have the spot right now" for running back Keaton Mitchell, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Mitchell has been a healthy scratch for each of the team's first two games of 2025. He appears to be behind Ravens backs Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, and Rasheen Ali, with Ali getting the nod over Mitchell due to his special teams ability. Mitchell missed most of 2024 due to a knee injury, but he flashed upside in 2023, recording 396 yards and two touchdowns on 47 carries. At this point, the 23-year-old likely needs a change of scenery or an injury to one of the backs in front of him in Baltimore to revitalize his career. Mitchell should remain off the radar of fantasy managers.

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Baltimore Ravens beat writer Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic predicts that Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) will not make his 2025 season debut until Week 4. Likely underwent foot surgery in August and has not suited up for the Ravens yet this season. He's been able to return to the practice field, but only in a limited capacity. In 16 games for Baltimore in 2024, Likely recorded 42 catches for 477 yards and six touchdowns. His absence should theoretically improve the outlook for Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, but Andrews has just two catches through his first two games of 2025. When both Ravens tight ends are active, it's difficult for fantasy managers to trust either to provide consistent top-12 fantasy production at the position.

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (collarbone, foot) has officially been placed on Injured Reserve, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. This move comes as no surprise after Reed suffered a fractured collarbone in Week 2. He had also been attempting to play through a Jones fracture in his foot, so Reed underwent operations on both injuries earlier this week. The IR placement guarantees Reed will miss at least four games, but he's almost certain to be out significantly longer than that. Without him, Packers wide receivers Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, and Matthew Golden could all see a bump in both snaps and target volume. Reed could be stashed in fantasy leagues that offer an IR spot, but there's no guarantee he will be able to return in time to make an impact later this season.

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Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos has been quiet to start his 17th NFL season. After missing a field goal in Week 1, he converted all of his extra-point attempts in Week 2's loss to the Detroit Lions. Head coach Ben Johnson's aggressive approach on fourth downs has limited Santos' fantasy upside, as opportunities for field goals have been capped. In Week 3, the Bears face the Dallas Cowboys, who have allowed the most points in the NFL through the first two weeks. While a high-scoring game is likely, Santos remains a high-risk kicker option in fantasy this week.

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Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet has been quiet to start the 2025 season. With the addition of Colston Loveland, many speculated Kmet might lose his starting role. Despite a dip in production, Kmet's snap share (90%) and route rate (73%) remain high compared to Loveland, who is barely reaching 50% in both areas. Kmet draws a much more favorable matchup in Week 3. The Dallas Cowboys have allowed the most points and yards to opposing offenses so far in 2025, and with a likely pass-heavy game script, Kmet could see some opportunities. With Loveland's potential emergence looming, Kmet is a high-risk TE2 in Week 3.

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Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) is expected to play in Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The third-year tight end had quite the scare this week, sustaining the injury during practice on Thursday and missing practice Friday, but appears to have dodged anything serious. Kraft has been excellent so far this season, compiling eight catches for 140 yards and two touchdowns across the first two games, but it remains to be seen what kind of usage he'll actually see come game time on Sunday. Due to the injury and a matchup against a strong Cleveland defense, managers will have a decision to make about starting Kraft or another tight end.

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Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland has yet to establish a significant role in the offense. Through two games, Loveland has played 50% of the snaps, while veteran Cole Kmet dominates with 90% of the snaps. The 2025 tenth-overall pick faces a favorable matchup in Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys, who have allowed the most points and yards of any defense in the NFL so far in 2025. While a breakout performance is possible, Loveland's limited role keeps him on the bench in most fantasy formats this week.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver DeAndre Carter (concussion) is off the injury report and set to play in Week 3. After being limited earlier in the week, Carter practiced fully on Friday and passed concussion protocol. Carter has been the Browns' primary kick returner, returning five kickoffs and three punts so far this season. He has yet to play a snap on the offensive side of the ball. He faces the Green Bay Packers in Week 3 and will likely see a heavy workload on kick returns in this tough matchup. Despite being active, Carter carries no fantasy value this week, as he looks to carve out a role in Cleveland's passing attack.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (groin) is expected to play in Week 3 against the New York Jets. Egbuka battled a groin injury late in Week 2's thrilling win over the Houston Texans, missing Wednesday and Thursday practices before returning on Friday. The Jets have struggled defensively in 2025, allowing 30+ points to both the Steelers and Bills, and the Buccaneers' potent offense is aiming for similar production. Egbuka remains a WR2 option for Week 3, looking to score for a third consecutive game.

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Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty could see an expanded role in Week 3. The sixth-overall pick played just 57% of snaps in Week 2's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, a share head coach Pete Carroll acknowledged was too low. "The numbers haven't been as good as we want so far. We want more of Jeanty. He ran very well when he had the ball, and we just needed to get more snaps," Carroll said this week. Jeanty has struggled in the passing game and pass protection, and negative game scripts could limit his fantasy upside. He faces the Washington Commanders, a defense that has allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points to running backs to start 2025. Despite the tough matchup, Jeanty remains a low-end RB1 in fantasy this week.

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Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai is quietly carving out a role in the backfield. For a seventh-round pick, earning early trust isn't easy, but Monangai has quickly impressed both coaches and teammates. He played 42% of the snaps in Week 3, totaling eight touches for 36 yards against a stout Detroit Lions run defense. Head coach Ben Johnson singled him out as one of the few bright spots in the loss. With Roschon Johnson nearly phased out of the offense, Monangai looks set to serve as a complementary back behind D'Andre Swift, who is currently questionable with a hamstring injury after limited practice all week. Dallas' defense has struggled early in 2025, giving Monangai a potential opportunity to build on his momentum. If D'Andre Swift is inactive, Kyle Monangai immediately becomes a must-start RB3 and a player who should be rostered in all leagues. If Swift plays, Monangai slides back into his complementary RB2 role and remains a streaming option for Week 3.

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Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III has had a quiet start to his NFL career, totaling just two catches for two yards through his first two games. With a limited offensive role, head coach Ben Johnson noted the team needs to design a package of plays specifically for the rookie. The second-round pick has played only 22% of snaps so far this season, as Rome Odunze, D.J. Moore, and Olamide Zaccheaus dominate the starting roles. A potential opportunity arises this week with the Dallas Cowboys in town, a defense that has struggled mightily in 2025, allowing the most points, yards, and receiving yards in the league so far. While Burden isn't yet fantasy relevant, producing efficiently with his limited workload could help him grow his fantasy value moving forward.

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Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt (calf) is expected to play on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Szmyt had a scare on Friday, but he's cleared to kick in Week 3. The rookie has had an up-and-down start, missing a game-winning attempt in Week 1 and converting his only try in Week 2. Facing a tough Packers defense, the Browns' offense may struggle to generate scoring opportunities, limiting Szmyt's fantasy upside. He should remain off fantasy lineups for Week 3.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore is off to a sluggish start in 2025. Since the arrival of quarterback Caleb Williams, Moore has averaged just 56 yards per game with six touchdowns across 19 games. The chemistry between the two has yet to click, and Moore's role has clearly diminished with second-year receiver Rome Odunze emerging as the Bears' WR1. That said, Week 3 offers a get-right opportunity. The Dallas Cowboys allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2024 and just gave up a monster performance to Malik Nabers (167 yards, two TDs) in Week 2. While Moore's ceiling is capped by Odunze's rise, the matchup keeps him firmly in play as a high-end WR3 with upside this week.

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