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Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. 'good' to go vs. Texans

Fri Sep 19 2:30pm ET
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. provided a short answer about his availability for Sunday's game against the visiting Houston Texans.

"I'm good," Thomas told reporters on Friday.

His availability was in question after he followed up a full practice session on Wednesday with limited participation on Thursday due to a wrist injury.

"I definitely think he had a better week (of practice) in terms of the way we were trying to connect," Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Friday. "Excited about his (opportunity) this weekend."

Coen acknowledged Thomas' injury on Monday, one day after the wideout received online criticism for a few drops and a perceived lack of effort in Jacksonville's 31-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday.

Thomas, 22, has just five catches for 60 yards on 19 targets with zero receiving touchdowns in two games this season for the Jaguars (1-1). He does have a rushing score, however.

Thomas was the 23rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU. He finished fourth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting last season after amassing 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns.

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Starts, Sits, Sleepers: Week 3

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Jauan Jennings Sep 19 5:40pm ET
Jauan Jennings

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder) is officially listed as questionable to play in a Week 3 divisional clash against the 2-0 Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports that Jennings was not spotted at the portion of practice open to the media on Friday, which is pretty concerning, considering he was unable to practice on Wednesday or Thursday. The 28-year-old picked up a shoulder injury in the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks, but he played in the Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints and caught his first touchdown of the year. Jennings also picked up a new ankle injury last Sunday. Now dealing with two injuries, it's not looking great for his chances of facing Arizona. He's shaping up as a very shaky and risky WR4/flex in Week 3, especially with quarterback Mac Jones set for a second straight start.

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Keenan Allen Sep 19 5:40pm ET
Keenan Allen

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen again made an impact in Monday night's 20-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, catching five of seven targets for 61 yards and a touchdown. He remains reliable and continues to earn quarterback Justin Herbert's trust in crucial moments, especially in the red zone, where he has a 33% target rate through two games. Allen will face a tough Denver Broncos secondary that is among the best in the league. He will need to use his five-inch height advantage over DB Ja'Quan McMillian, who is allowing only 3.4 yards per target. Teammate Ladd McConkey (bicep) is off the injury report and could see shadow coverage from Pat Surtain, so Allen could receive the majority of the targets. RotoBaller projects him as the WR39 this week, making him a strong flex option, especially in PPR leagues.

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Dontayvion Wicks Sep 19 5:40pm ET
Dontayvion Wicks

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks looks to take advantage of ample opportunity with some missing pass-catchers as the Packers travel to Cleveland to face the Browns in Week 3. Wicks took a backseat to fellow wide receivers Romeo Doubs and rookie Matthew Golden in the receiving pecking order through two games, but with the injury to Jayden Reed (clavicle) and now tight end Tucker Kraft (knee), Wicks could get a lot more opportunity in Week 3 to be the top target-earner in Green Bay. People forget that Wicks led the Packers in targets (76) last season, and with Reed out for several weeks, Wicks will be the primary slot receiver and may still rotate in on the outside for Green Bay. Wicks now has fantasy value entering Week 3, and when setting your flex, Wicks has a ton of upside this week.

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Brock Purdy Sep 19 5:40pm ET
Brock Purdy

Although San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 3 against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said it's "highly unlikely" that he will start this weekend, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. It's shaping up as a second straight start for backup Mac Jones. Purdy may not start, but he may be active on game day as an emergency backup in case Jones is injured. Either way, though, fantasy managers should keep Purdy on their benches for a second straight week. Purdy's next chance to return to starting duties will come in Week 4 versus the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones looked good in last week's win over the New Orleans Saints, throwing for 279 yards and three touchdowns, but he could be without receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder) this weekend. Treat him as a low-end QB2 in superflex formats.

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Christian Kirk Sep 19 5:30pm ET
Christian Kirk

Houston Texans wide receivers Christian Kirk (hamstring) and Braxton Berrios (hamstring) have both been removed from the final Week 3 injury report and will make their debuts on Sunday against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Houston will get two key offensive weapons back on Sunday as they look for their first win of the year. Kirk, 28, should be much more involved on offense than Berrios as the team's primary slot receiver, although don't be surprised if his snaps are managed after he missed the first two games of the season. We wouldn't recommend Kirk as a starting flex option in deeper fantasy leagues in his Texans' debut, but his presence should take some attention off WR1 Nico Collins. Rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, who did very little with Kirk out for the first two weeks, now have an even tougher path to fantasy relevance.

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Quentin Johnston Sep 19 5:30pm ET
Quentin Johnston

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston led his team in receiving yards for the second consecutive week and scored his third touchdown of the season in Monday night's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He caught three of his seven targets for 71 yards, highlighted by a 60-yard touchdown just before halftime. His 66.7% red-zone target share makes him a very strong option in the Chargers' improved passing attack. RotoBaller projects a favorable matchup if he faces Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss, despite the Broncos having one of the best secondaries in the league. RotoBaller ranks him as a low-end WR4 this week, but he should be startable in multi-flex or deeper leagues.

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Chris Brooks Sep 19 5:30pm ET
Chris Brooks

Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks looks to build on his minor role within the Packers' offense as they travel to Cleveland to play the Browns in Week 3. Brooks has played well above fellow running back Emanuel Wilson this season and has gained more snaps from Week 1 (9) to Week 2's 13. Brooks could see a little more time on the field with Josh Jacobs (ankle) a bit banged up, though Jacobs came off the injury report after three limited practice sessions. While Brooks remains a clear role player for the Packers, Brooks' role would increase if something were to happen to Jacobs. Brooks' situational role with the Packers keeps him well away from starting consideration for fantasy in Week 3.

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Romeo Doubs Sep 19 5:30pm ET
Romeo Doubs

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs caught a touchdown pass in Week 2 against the Commanders and looks to build off that momentum when the Packers head to Cleveland to face off with the Browns in Week 3. Doubs has been Green Bay's most consistent route runner at the receiver position, as he's not rotated as much as some of the other secondary receivers like Matthew Golden and Dontayvion Wicks. With the injury to Jayden Reed (clavicle, foot) and Tucker Kraft (knee) being questionable after a Thursday injury in practice, Doubs may be needed much more by the Packers for receiving production in Week 3. He's hard to trust as an inconsistent receiving option, but with the pass-catchers in Green Bay a bit more thinned out this week, Doubs could be in line for a higher fantasy floor this week as a WR4 with low-end flex upside.

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Jordan Love Sep 19 5:20pm ET
Jordan Love

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been in a groove and looks to keep his strong, efficient play going as the Packers head to Cleveland to face the Browns in Week 3. For the first time since Week 9 of last season, Love had over 30 pass attempts in Week 2. He threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns while adding 12 yards on the ground. He also missed a few deep shots to Dontayvion Wicks in the first quarter and Matthew Golden later in the game, where we would be universally starting him if he had converted even one of those passes. The Packers' passing game has never been more aggressive at getting the ball downfield with Love sporting a league-high 13.1-yard average depth of target in two games. With the quarterback injuries around the league to several starting options, Love jumps into fantasy QB1 territory against the Browns in Week 3.

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Brock Bowers Sep 19 5:20pm ET
Brock Bowers

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) was limited in practice all week but was removed from Friday's final Week 3 injury report and will play on Sunday against the hosting Washington Commanders, per The Athletic's Ben Standig. Bowers injured his knee in the season-opening win over the New England Patriots and then was questionable for Monday night in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 22-year-old ended up suiting up and caught five of his eight targets for just 38 yards in a 20-9 loss. It appears that Bowers is improving regarding his knee injury, and he should be a full-go in a good matchup against Washington. Despite Bowers' disappointing Week 2 performance, he needs to be locked into all starting fantasy lineups for Week 3 and could easily post his second 100-yard game of the 2025 season.

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Josh Jacobs Sep 19 5:20pm ET
Josh Jacobs

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) was listed on the injury report earlier this week, but after three limited practices, he's been removed from the injury report and is good to go for the Packers' Week 3 game against the Browns. Jacobs has been a touchdown-scoring machine since Week 10 of last season, as he is currently on a 10-game streak where he's scored a rushing touchdown in the regular season. Jacobs' efficiency has waned a little bit this season as he's averaged just 3.6 yards per carry, but he's had at least 20 opportunities in both games, so we can hardly argue with the volume Jacobs is getting in the season's first two games. The Browns have been a strong unit against the run this season, limiting Chase Brown to 2.0 YPC in Week 1 and holding Derrick Henry to just 23 yards in Week 2. Still, Jacobs is a low-end RB1 for fantasy managers against Cleveland in Week 3.

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Ladd McConkey Sep 19 5:20pm ET
Ladd McConkey

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey caught all five of his targets for 48 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders in the team's 20-9 win on Monday night. He has been reliable through two weeks, but hasn't received a single red-zone target, which limits his touchdown potential. McConkey was a DNP on Wednesday with a bicep injury, but participated fully the rest of the week. He does not carry an injury designation going into Week 3. Despite a potential shadow matchup against the Denver Broncos' shutdown corner Pat Surtain, McConkey's route-running and quarterback Justin Herbert's trust should create opportunities. RotoBaller projects him as WR14 this week and should be started in all formats despite the tough matchup.

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Xavier Worthy Sep 19 5:10pm ET
Xavier Worthy

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is officially questionable for the Week 3 game on Sunday night against the New York Giants. Worthy was limited all week after suffering a dislocated right shoulder and torn labrum in the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The 22-year-old did not play in last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl rematch, but he apparently will try to give it a go this weekend if he's cleared. With kickoff for Chiefs and Giants not coming until late on Sunday night, we'd advise fantasy managers to play it safe and go in another direction, even in a tempting matchup. If Worthy is active, he'll also be susceptible to a lower number of snaps if he's not 100%. If he misses a second straight game, Marquise Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Tyquan Thornton will start in three-receiver sets with Rashee Rice still suspended.

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Brian Thomas Jr. Sep 19 5:00pm ET
Brian Thomas Jr.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (wrist) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Houston Texans. Thomas was able to fully practice on Friday, which was enough for the Jags to clear him for this game. The star wideout has been dealing with a wrist injury early in the season, but hopefully he has put it behind him. Thomas has been off to a slow start with five receptions for 60 yards and zero touchdowns through two games. Despite that, Thomas remains a must-start against the Texans in Week 3. Thomas has too much upside to put him on the bench right now.

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Will Dissly Sep 19 5:00pm ET
Will Dissly

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos due to a possible right MCL sprain, an injury he sustained during the team's Monday night win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran tight end had one catch for seven yards before leaving the game toward the end of the first half. He returned and played in the fourth quarter wearing a brace. With Dissly out, fantasy managers should expect increased opportunities for tight ends Tyler Conklin and Tucker Fisk, and possibly rookie Oronde Gadsden, who was a healthy scratch last week.

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Cameron Dicker Sep 19 4:50pm ET
Cameron Dicker

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker had another perfect night in the team's win over the Las Vegas Raiders, making two field goals and converting both extra points for an eight-point night. Dicker will face a tough Denver Broncos defense and may need to rely on his leg and accuracy throughout the game. The Chargers are expected to score around 24 points, but with the Broncos tied for the second-lowest Red Zone TD% allowed, Dicker could see more opportunities to attempt field goals during the game. RotoBaller projects him as K5 this week, and he's a strong start for fantasy managers.

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Tucker Kraft Sep 19 4:50pm ET
Tucker Kraft

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Kraft suffered a knee injury during Thursday's practice and as a result he won't suit up for Friday's practice. Head coach Matt LaFleur doesn't believe Kraft will go to the injured reserve, but he's unsure if Kraft will be ready to go in time for Sunday's game. His absence would mean Luke Musgrave becomes the starting tight end in Green Bay. Musgrave is an interesting streaming option with the Packers shorthanded on offensive weapons. They will also be without Jayden Reed (shoulder), so Musgrave could be asked to pick up the slack if Kraft is so sidelined. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on Kraft, but they should get another tight end prepared just in case.

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Zach Charbonnet Sep 19 4:40pm ET
Zach Charbonnet

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (foot) is listed as doubtful ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. This isn't what fantasy managers want to see as Charbonnet has been unable to practice all week due to a foot issue. His absence is going to mean Kenneth Walker III is likely to see a large workload on Sunday. The two backs have been splitting up the duties with Charbonnet seeing 27 rushing attempts through two games. Now, Walker is going to be leaned on heavy in the running game against a shaky defensive unit. Fantasy managers should check back for another update just in case Charbonnet does get better. However, they should prepare to be without him for Sunday's game. Walker is looking like a must-start for Week 3 without any viable options behind him.

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Evan Engram Sep 19 4:30pm ET
Evan Engram

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (back) has been unable to practice all week which puts his status for Sunday's game in jeopardy. It has been a rough start to the season for Engram who suffered a calf injury in the season opener. Now, Engram is in danger of missing Week 3 due to a lingering back issue. Despite that, head coach Sean Payton said that Engram is going to play a big role in the offense. So far this season, Engram has four receptions for 33 yards through the first two games of the season. When healthy, Engram certainly has TE1 potential, but fantasy managers can't wait all year for that to happen. Hopefully once he's healthy, Engram can start becoming a bigger contributor. In the meantime, Adam Trautman will likely have a larger role in Week 3 if Engram is sidelined.

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Dallas Goedert Sep 19 4:20pm ET
Dallas Goedert

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) was a full participant during Friday's practice session. That being said, Goedert won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Goedert has been bothered by a knee injury that kept him sidelined last week. He appears to be ready to return to his normal role this week. Goedert hauled in all seven of his targets for 44 yards in the season opener. He should be considered a fine TE1 for the upcoming matchup against the Rams.

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