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Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott impressed once again last Sunday, nailing both of his extra points and both of his field goal attempts. It wasn't an easy task either, with his makes coming from 58 yards to end the first half then 51 yards early in the third quarter. Elliott will kick against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3, the team allowing the least amount of points per game to opposing offenses so far this season (14.0) Regardless, the Philly kicker has been perfect and doing it from long distance. As long as he keeps up these kinds of performances, Elliott belongs in fantasy lineups.

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Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland has turned in some solid performances thus far, with another multi-field goal outing in Week 2. He booted a 29-yarder and a 47-yarder while making all three of his extra-point attempts as well. He's currently the K13 on the season, and he looks to be hovering right around the same area for Week 3. The San Francisco 49ers' defense presents the biggest challenge for the Cardinals' offense so far, which could put a damper on Ryland's opportunities if they can't rise above it. There are better kicking options out there, but Ryland could be an option for anyone in a pinch.

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Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has scored in both games to open the 2025 season and should again be in line for a solid day in Week 3 against the Raiders. The 34-year-old continues to serve as a reliable target over the middle for Jayden Daniels, who is set to miss Week 3's game. Marcus Mariota will be the starter, and he had a positive connection with Ertz during his short time playing last season. He was second on the team in targets with five against the Panthers, where Mariota played nearly the whole game. He finished with four catches for 40 yards and a touchdown. Then, in the second half of Week 18's game against Dallas, Ertz caught all three targets for 27 yards and another touchdown. Mariota has familiarity with the system and has started a lot of games, so he should keep things afloat for the Washington offense. Ertz can be trusted as a low-end TE1 option for Week 3.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin currently leads the team in catches (12), targets (15), and receiving yards (133). He had four grabs for 44 yards in the Week 1 win over the Titans. However, the 22-year-old turned up the volume in the Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts by amassing eight receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown. Despite his production throughout the Broncos' first two contests, he's still not a threat to overthrow Courtland Sutton for the No. 1 spot on the depth chart, at least not as of right now. Denver will meet the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3. While the Chargers defense could be a problem, Franklin can still be viewed as at least a flex option in most fantasy formats, especially since it appears he has a good thing going with former collegiate teammate and current Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.

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Houston Texans tight end Harrison Bryant played 39% of the team's snaps in Week 2 and should remain involved this week as the team's primary backup to Dalton Schultz. Bryant was re-signed from the team's practice squad after Cade Stover (foot) was placed on injured reserve before Week 2. He finished with no catches on one target against the Bucs and will probably not be heavily involved in the team's passing attack in Week 3. He's the TE55 in RotoBaller's rankings this week, meaning he is unlikely to make a significant fantasy impact.

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Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey hasn't looked the best this season. He began his career by rushing for 70 yards off six attempts in the win over the Titans. The rookie followed up that showing by amassing eight yards off five carries in the Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. With a loss in the books, Denver will look to pick up a win over the Chargers in Week 3. The Los Angeles defense has played well in the team's first two contests. However, outside of the challenging matchup on the horizon, Harvey is still a work in progress and currently sits behind J.K. Dobbins, who has two touchdowns this season, on the depth chart. All that considered, Harvey isn't the safest fantasy option in any format, so it may be wise for managers to keep him stashed on the bench on Sunday.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin has struggled early in the season. McLaughlin missed two kicks in the season opener and his issues lingered into Week 2. McLaughlin made both his extra point attempts, but missed his lone field goal attempt in the win over the Houston Texans. It has been a frustrating start for McLaughlin who was fantastic for Tampa Bay last season. The Bucs are expected to have a much longer leash on McLaughlin than fantasy managers should. McLaughlin comes into a favorable matchup against a shaky New York Jets defense. The expectation is that the Bucs should be able to set up McLaughlin with plenty of opportunities. No one should blame fantasy managers for moving on from McLaughlin, but maybe he deserves one more chance.

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Eagles rookie wideout Darius Cooper failed to achieve any targets once again in Philadelphia's Week 2 game against the Chiefs. However, Cooper did manage to see an increase in snaps, appearing in 12 offensive plays against Kansas City compared to the two he played versus the Cowboys. That could also be chalked up to the absence of starting tight end Dallas Goedert. Until he begins seeing any sort of consistent playing time, Cooper continues to be unreliable in fantasy.

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Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz continued to be involved in Week 2 against the Buccaneers with Cade Stover on injured reserve, but he isn't a great play in Week 3 against the Jaguars. The veteran tight end's snap share increased from 54% to 59% but his targets dropped from five to four. He had three catches for 29 yards against the Bucs, ranking second on the team with four targets. The Texans' offense has been mostly ineffective this season, but Schultz is getting enough targets to be a touchdown-dependent flier if you're out of other options. He's only the TE29 in RotoBaller's rankings for this week, so he's only a TE2 in extremely deep leagues this week against the Jaguars, who have allowed a combined 10 catches for 82 yards to the position in the first two weeks.

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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert was not listed on Friday's injury report and appears to be fully ready for Sunday's contest against the Los Angeles Rams. This will be Goedert's first action since Week 1 after being sidelined for a game with a knee injury. In his one appearance, he led Philly in targets and receptions (seven each), racking up 44 yards in a win. The Rams are a middle-of-the-pack matchup, allowing the 17th-most points per game to opposing tight ends in fantasy through the first two games of the season. Goedert should slide cleanly right back into the offense; consider him a low-end TE1 for Week 3.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones is so far off the fantasy radar that he's invisible. The veteran pass-catcher has only received one target in two games and caught it for four yards. He was even out on the field for 51% of the snaps against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2, but didn't receive a single target. At this rate, the only way he would be in a fantasy lineup is if the league gives points for the number of yards run on routes without getting the ball. Managers can leave him on the waiver wire until some sort of big shakeup happens to the Cardinals' lineup.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton hasn't put together an ideal start to the season. Luckily, last week Otton was at least able to contribute after a dud in the season opener. Otton hauled in three of his four targets for 25 yards in the win over the Houston Texans. The hope is that Otton will see his role in the receiving game increase as the season goes on. The Bucs are shorthanded at wide receiver with Chris Godwin (ankle) and Jalen McMillan (neck) out. Also, rookie Emeka Egbuka (hip, groin) is listed as questionable for the Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets. That being said, Otton figures to see a larger role because the Bucs don't have many weapons on offense. However, Otton hasn't given fantasy managers much reason to trust him. He should be considered a low-end streaming option until he proves otherwise.

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Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins has not made much of a splash in the NFL yet, and he may find playing time even harder to come by with Christian Kirk (hamstring) available in Week 3. Higgins had a 28-yard catch in Week 2 on his only target in Week 2, after catching two passes for 32 yards in his debut Week 1 against the Rams. Higgins was the team's second-round pick in last year's NFL Draft, and he's shown inconsistent flashes of potential. Higgins played 43% of snaps in each of the first two weeks of the season, behind Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson, and even Justin Watson. With Kirk in the mix as well, Higgins is even further from making an impact, and he's only the WR71 in RotoBaller's Week 3 rankings. He's still holdable in standard leagues if you believe in his long-term upside, but he isn't playable at this point until his role is consistently larger.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is coming off of a slightly underwhelming fantasy performance against the Chiefs. While he did lead his team in receiving yards, that meant mustering just 53 on four catches. Philly's passing game has had a slow start to the season, sitting towards the bottom of the league with the second-lowest yards per game through the air (119). In Week 3 Smith lines up against the Rams, who have allowed the eighth-least points per game to wide receivers in fantasy. Plus, he's still competing with some of Jalen Hurts' favorite targets like A.J. Brown, Dallas Goedert, and Saquon Barkley. Smith has to earn some more trust among fantasy managers, and for now he should be looked at as a WR3.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt is in a nearly 50/50 split backfield with Isiah Pacheco heading into Week 3. Pacheco is pacing the backfield in carries, but the duo is tied with 47 rushing yards on the season. Hunt and Pacheco have been so inefficient that Patrick Mahomes is actually the team's leading rusher through the first two weeks. Despite his struggles, Hunt has been the preferred back on passing downs and short-yardage situations. If he can hang onto this role in the offense and improve his efficiency, Hunt could be the most fantasy-relevant player in this backfield. The 30-year-old will have the opportunity to turn it around in a juicy matchup against the New York Giants. The Giants ceded 82 rushing yards and a touchdown to Bill Croskey-Merritt in Week 1 then 97 yards and a touchdown to Javonte Williams in Week 2. Given his short-yardage role, Hunt could find himself in the endzone this weekend against this porous Giants defense. Hunt will have to prove his worth soon with rookie Brashard Smith waiting in the wings, but he should have a chance to hang onto the role for at least another week. Hunt is ranked RB41 in our Roto Baller Half-PPR rankings this week, making him a deeper league flex option.

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Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride is currently sitting at the TE6 in both half and full-PPR formats through two weeks. The passing game in general hasn't looked too great, so McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. are still getting up to speed. McBride also hasn't found the end zone yet, just like the start of last season. He'll go up against a San Francisco 49ers squad in Week 3 that currently ranks sixth against the pass. Last year, however, he totalled 20 targets, 13 receptions, 118 yards, and one touchdown in the two games against the 49ers. He'll remain a must-start as long as he's healthy, but if Kyler Murray could be more consistent, it will pay dividends for managers with McBride.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. projects favorably again in Week 3 against the Raiders. Samuel's usage has been very encouraging for fantasy managers, with plenty of underneath targets and screens in addition to him showing the ability to win downfield. Winning on some intermediate crossing routes like he has so far through two weeks is a positive signal that he is in a good place health-wise and is moving well. His elite YAC ability, combined with those downfield targets mixed in, is what made him a fantasy beast with Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco, and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury seemingly has a good grasp of how to optimize his skillset. Samuel will look to be a friendly target for veteran Marcus Mariota as he starts for an injured Jayden Daniels. Mariota played well in limited action last season and should be able to operate the offense well enough to keep the Washington offense productive for fantasy purposes. Samuel should be started with confidence as a WR2 in Week 3.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has had plenty of ups and downs throughout his short NFL career so far. It definitely didn't give any fantasy managers a warm and fuzzy feeling when Kyler Murray shrugged off a question about getting Harrison more targets by saying, "Some days he's gonna get 10, and some days he might get 3." In Week 3, the duo goes up against a better defense than they've played so far in the San Francisco 49ers. If the reports from the offseason are true about these two building more chemistry, it would be great to see it come to fruition. In the meantime, Harrison hovers around a mid-to-low-end WR2 until proven otherwise.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has had a mediocre 2025 campaign thus far. He began the season by throwing for 176 yards, one touchdown, and two picks off 25-for-40 passing in the win over the Titans in Week 1. The signal-caller followed up that performance by tossing 206 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in the loss to the Indianapolis Colts. With the Broncos sitting at 1-1, the team will look to get back in the win column versus the Chargers. Los Angeles enters Week 3 without a loss. The Chargers limited Patrick Mahomes to only one touchdown toss in Brazil before forcing Geno Smith to throw three interceptions on Monday night. With an efficient Chargers defense on tap, fantasy managers may want to consider keeping Nix out of the lineup on Sunday, at least for those participating in single-QB leagues. On the other hand, the 25-year-old can be viewed as a starting fantasy option in SuperFlex formats, especially with so many injuries around the league at the quarterback position heading into Week 3.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has now registered finishes of WR105 and WR60 in PPR formats through two weeks. He even scored a touchdown in Week 2, but that was his only catch for 11 yards. He's now amassed six targets, two receptions, and 16 yards against two of the weaker defenses in the league. He's set to go against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3 while on the road, so fantasy managers looking for a wide receiver option should probably look elsewhere. In RotoBaller's Week 3 rankings, Wilson currently projects as the WR80.

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