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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. had a big Week 1, going for 80 yards and a touchdown, but was quieter last week, catching four passes for 40 yards in a win over the Denver Broncos. Pittman will look to get back into the end zone in a Week 3 road matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The Titans have been generous to opposing receivers through two games, allowing the sixth-most fantasy points per game to the position. Pittman also could see extra work as standout rookie tight end Tyler Warren is dealing with a toe injury and could be limited if he ultimately ends up playing. Treat Pittman as a mid-range WR4 in fantasy for Week 3.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Jaylin Lane could play a bigger role in Week 3 against the Raiders with Noah Brown (groin) out for the game. Lane has already played a decent amount on offense through two weeks, and he ran the fourth-most routes on the team in their Week 2 loss. The rookie caught only one of three targets for yards against a stingy Packers defense. Lane generated buzz during training camp for his speed and playmaking ability with the ball in his hands, and now he has a bigger opportunity. It will be interesting to see how offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury handles the key absences on offense, as both Lane and Deebo Samuel Sr. are better suited for the slot. Lane will be an interesting player to watch, but he isn't a viable fantasy option for Week 3.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce will look to find the end zone for the first time in 2025 in a Week 3 road matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Pierce has shown his typical big-play ability, however, with a 44-yard reception already under his belt this year. The Titans represent a plus matchup for Pierce as they are allowing the sixth-most fantasy points per game to opposing receivers this season. Pierce isn't a primary look in the Indy offense, but he can explode for big games from time to time. He could also see a larger role as standout rookie tight end Tyler Warren is dealing with a toe injury and could be limited if he's able to play. Pierce is on the radar as a boom/bust flex option in fantasy heading into Week 3.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (ankle) shook off a slow Week 1 to post six catches for 51 yards in a Week 2 win over the Denver Broncos. He will look to keep it going in a Week 3 road matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Downs dealt with an ankle injury during practice this week, but practiced fully on Thursday and Friday, and does not have an injury designation heading into the weekend. The Colts have spread the ball around through two weeks, but Tyler Warren's toe injury could limit him this weekend, which would open up more work for Downs in the passing game. Treat Downs as a solid WR4/5 with a decent PPR floor heading into Week 3.

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Lockett has been nearly invisible to start the 2025 season. In his first year outside of Seattle, the veteran has managed just two catches for nine yards on four targets across two games. His playing time has dipped, seeing the field on only 53% of snaps while operating behind Calvin Ridley and rookie Elic Ayomanor. Lockett gets a Week 3 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, who have allowed the 13th-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers so far in 2025. With the emergence of Ayomanor and no reliable snap share or target volume, Lockett remains off the fantasy radar for now.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason is in line for a heavy workload in Week 3. Signed this offseason, Mason has already logged 24 carries for 98 yards through two games, and with Aaron Jones Sr. landing on injured reserve, the backfield is now his to lead. Mason proved last year with the 49ers that he can handle volume, producing 667 yards and three touchdowns on 128 carries across seven starts in 2024. Now he draws a favorable matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, who have allowed the third-most half-PPR fantasy points to running backs early this season. With both opportunity and matchup working in his favor, Mason profiles as a high-end RB2 with RB1 upside in Week 3.

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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor turned in a huge outing in a Week 2 win over the Denver Broncos. Taylor rushed for 165 yards on 25 carries while adding two receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown in the close win. The veteran running back will now turn his attention to a Tennessee Titans defense that is allowing the 10th-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs through two games. The Colts have given Taylor a monster workload thus far in 2025, as he has gotten 43 of the 55 carries that have gone to running backs. Taylor can be trusted as a top-10 fantasy running back heading into Week 3.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III did not record a catch in Week 2 and garnered only two targets in the 22-6 victory over the Vikings. The Falcons leaned on their running backs in that one, with Michael Penix Jr. attempting just 21 passes and completing only 13 of them. With Darnell Mooney (shoulder) back on the field, it relegated McCloud to the fifth option in the passing attack, and he played just 23 percent of the snaps, which will limit his viability for fantasy in games that feature a run-heavy game script and a full complement of pass catchers. That could happen again in Week 3 with Atlanta as five-point favorites in Carolina. Also, with both Mooney and Kyle Pitts Sr. (toe) heading into the weekend without injury designations, there won't be many targets for the 28-year-old McCloud to absorb. Even if Penix throws 42 times like he did in the opener, the seventh-year pro is likely only to catch a few passes at most and is not a threat to score. That leaves McCloud as nothing more than a risky Flex dart throw in PPR leagues and a speculative GPP option.

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Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens was minimally involved in a Week 2 win over the Denver Broncos. Giddens did not receive a carry and was unable to haul in his lone target while Jonathan Taylor hogged most of the backfield work, totalling 27 touches. The Colts will head on the road to face off against the Tennessee Titans in Week 3, a team with a run defense that is allowing the 10th-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs through two weeks. That being said, Giddens is unlikely to see much work this weekend unless the Colts get out to a big lead, leaving him as nothing more than a backend roster stash as a handcuff in fantasy leagues.

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Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins could see his workload expand in Week 3. Despite playing just 26% of the snaps in his NFL debut, the second-round pick made the most of his touches, rushing 10 times for 61 yards against a tough Ravens defense. With the Browns searching for a spark offensively, Judkins has a real chance to carve out a larger role moving forward. This week's matchup, however, is far from ideal. The Green Bay Packers have allowed the second-fewest rushing yards to running backs in 2025, holding strong offenses like Detroit and Washington in check. While Judkins' talent and potential usage bump are encouraging, the difficult matchup caps his upside. For Week 3, Judkins should be viewed as a risky FLEX option rather than a locked-in starter.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is off to a hot start in 2025, having thrown for 588 yards and two touchdowns while adding three rushing touchdowns. Jones will look to keep it going in a road matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 3. The Titans have struggled on defense thus far through two games, allowing 26.5 points per game while notching just two sacks, 30th-most in the league. Jones doesn't have a historically sterling reputation as a fantasy option thanks to his up-and-down tenure as the quarterback of the New York Giants, but he's trustworthy to start as a high-end QB2 heading into Week 3.

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Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut is not expected to have a significant role in their Week 3 match against the Colts. Through the first two games of the season, Chestnut has been pushed up to the depth chart with Tyjae Spears (ankle) on the IR. However, starter Tony Pollard has taken a vast majority of the snaps, which has left Chestnut to be the clear No. 2. Through two games, Pollard has logged 89% of the team's snaps while Chestnut has seen the other 11%. During this stretch, Chestnut has taken just two rushing attempts, both of which came in Week 1. In Week 2, he saw just seven offensive snaps but did run five routes, a slight increase from the two he ran the week prior. With Pollard slated to take on a significant workload once again and rookie Kalel Mullings (ankle) in the mix to make his professional debut, Chestnut should not be trusted in any redraft or DFS competitions this weekend.

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Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo projects to carry TE2 value in a Week 3 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. While the former fourth-round pick has been deployed as their clear TE1 throughout the opening weeks, he has not produced much on the box score, catching just seven total passes. In Week 1, Okonkwo brought in three of his four targets for 19 yards. In Week 2, the tight end took a step forward, bringing in four of his six targets for 35 yards. Despite this, Okonkwo still saw fewer targets than top wideouts Calvin Ridley and Elic Ayomanour. Given that Okonkwo sits firmly as Cam Ward's No. 3 target in the passing attack, managers should view him as a TE2 in a Week 3 matchup against the Colts. Through two weeks, the Colts have allowed the seventh-fewest PPR points to opposing TEs.

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Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor carries a sleeper FLEX appeal heading into a Week 3 title against the Indianapolis Colts. The fourth-round rookie was competing for a role throughout training camp and the preseason, and has already emerged as a full-time player in the offense. In Week 1, Ayomanor saw an impressive seven targets, but was only able to catch two for a mere 13 yards, facing a tough Denver secondary. Then in Week 2, Ayomanor was able to find the back of the end zone for the first time in his career and bring in four of his six targets for 56 yards against a potent Los Angeles Rams defense. Given his emergence and increasing target share, managers in deeper 12+ team leagues should view Ayomanor as a viable FLEX option facing a Colts defense that has allowed the 16th-most PPR points to the position this season. If he were to once again see a high target share, he could enter high-end WR3 status for Week 4.

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley projects to carry a high-floor WR3 value in a Week 3 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Through the first two weeks of the season, the Titans have faced two tough defensive units and have struggled to find their footing on offense. In Week 1, Ridley lined up against the Denver secondary and caught just four of his eight targets for 27 yards. In Week 2, Ridley and the offense took a step forward, facing the Rams, catching three of his six targets for 56 yards. While rookie Elic Ayomanor has emerged as a strong No. 2 option in the passing attack, Ridley remains Cam Ward's go-to option. As a result, fantasy managers should view him as a high-floor WR3 in PPR leagues facing the Colts, who have allowed the 16th-most PPR points to opposing WRs this season.

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Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Green Bay Packers. Szmyt was not listed on their injury report on Wednesday and Thursday, but was listed as a limited participant during their final session on Friday. Managers should keep an eye on his status ahead of Sunday's contest, as he may not be able to progress enough to suit up to face the Packers. The 26-year-old signed a contract with the Browns in the offseason and has had mixed results in his first two NFL games. In Week 1, Szmyt went 1-for-2 on field goals and 1-for-2 on extra points. Then in their second game against the Ravens, Szmyt went 1-for-2 and 2-for-2, respectively. The Browns may look to add a kicker to their practice squad prior to Sunday's game if Szmyt continues to remain in a limited capacity. If he were to suit up, he would not carry much fantasy upside facing a potent Green Bay defense.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had a slow start to the year, catching only two of his five targets for 26 yards in the Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. However, the wideout turned it around in Week 2 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, totaling 14 receptions (16 targets) for 165 yards and one touchdown. Unfortunately, Joe Burrow (toe) was injured in that one and will miss the next three months, at the very least. As expected, Burrow's absence moving forward is a significant concern for Chase's fantasy managers. With that said, Jake Browning will take over under center for the Week 3 meeting with the Minnesota Vikings. While Browning isn't the best signal-caller on the planet, things could be much worse for Chase and the Bengals offense. Fantasy managers should be just fine, especially since the 25-year-old is more than capable of racking up yards after a catch. Keep Chase rolling in all fantasy setups in Week 3.

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The Carolina Panthers coaching staff still views wide receiver Xavier Legette as a contributor in the offense despite his slow start. Head coach Dave Canales noted that "This is a guy I truly believe in because of the way he's wired, the way he works at it, the way he continues to train," and "It's a matter of finding opportunities." Through the first two weeks, the former 32nd overall pick from the 2024 NFL Draft has caught just four of 15 targets for a mere eight yards. Legette has continued to see a starting role with Jalen Coker (quadriceps) on the IR but has yet to deliver. In addition, the wideout carries a questionable tag into Week 3's contest due to a hamstring injury. Even if he were to play, Legette carries high risk as a low-end flex option, given his minimal production this season.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning will get the start in Week 3 versus the Vikings. With Joe Burrow (toe) out at least three months, Browning could remain in the role for the rest of the 2025 campaign. The 29-year-old took over in the Week 2 narrow win over the Jags after Burrow went down, finishing with 241 yards off 21-for-32 passing (65.6%). Although he added two touchdowns through the air, he also tossed three picks. With Cincinnati sitting at 2-0, Browning will try to keep the team in the win column on Sunday. The signal-caller started seven times in 2023, throwing for 1,868 yards, 11 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. While his statistical contributions weren't the worst, there was certainly room for improvement. With so many ailing quarterbacks in Week 3, Browning is worth starting in Superflex formats, considering he has Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown in his arsenal. He also can provide value for those participating in DFS contests. However, Browning may not be the safest option in single-QB setups. That won't change moving ahead unless he proves he can be more productive and mistake-free.

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New York Jets placekicker Nick Folk presents with more risk for this weekend's matchup with the hosting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Los Angeles, California, native has yet to miss a kick during his second tenure with the Jets. He's a perfect 3-for-3 on both extra-point attempts and field goal tries through the first two weeks of 2025. While he's been precise in recent seasons, Folk falls victim to New York's reduced pace of play, as the team ranks near the bottom of the league with 109 offensive plays run (sixth-fewest). To further the case against the veteran, quarterback Justin Fields (concussion) will be replaced by journeyman signal-caller Tyrod Taylor, adding an extra variable. It's possible Baker Mayfield and the Bucs force New York to play at an elevated pace, but there should be better options out there to slot into fantasy managers' lineups at kicker. Folk ranks as RotoBaller's K31 this week.

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