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Keon Coleman • WR • Bills

Keon Coleman In Boom-Or-Bust Territory Against Jaguars

Fantasy managers have seen the good and the bad from Buffalo Bills' rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman. He led the Bills in receptions, yards, and target share in Week 1. In Week 2, his only mark in the box score was one target. Coleman is behind Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid in the target pecking order. Plus, the Bills have shifted to a run-centric offense, so there are fewer targets to go around. That's the biggest reason Coleman was shut out against Miami. The Jacksonville secondary isn't anything to worry about, but if the Bills build a big lead again, Coleman won't be fantasy-relevant. Therefore, it's safer to leave the low-end WR4 on fantasy football benches this week.

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Davis Allen • TE • Rams

Davis Allen Ruled Out Again

Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen (back) has officially been ruled out ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. It will be the second consecutive game he has been unable to suit up. With Allen out, expect Colby Parkinson and Hunter Long to handle tight-end duties for Los Angeles. The 23-year-old has appeared in just six snaps this season, failing to haul in his lone target. If the former fifth-round pick can work his way back to health, he can carve out a role in LA's passing attack due to the sheer volume of critical Rams' pieces suffering injuries. The team has already been without Tyler Higbee and will now navigate the foreseeable future sans star wideout Cooper Kupp after losing Puka Nacua to early-season IR. For now, Allen is not a recommended option for fantasy, though he is someone whose return we should monitor.

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Khalil Shakir • WR • Bills

Khalil Shakir Remains The Safest Buffalo Wide Receiver In Week 3

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir leads the team in receptions and receiving yards and shouldn't slow down against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacksonville has allowed the third-most receptions and yards to wide receivers through the first two weeks and is average defending the slot. The Bills have developed into a run-centric offense under offensive coordinator Joe Brady. Earning most of the limited targets in the first two weeks, Shakir has the safest floor of the Buffalo wide receivers. Another double-digit PPR fantasy game is easily attainable. Shakir is a low-end WR3/flex candidate for lineups in Week 3.

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Dalton Kincaid • TE • Bills

Can Dalton Kincaid Shake Off Early-Season Slump In Week 3?

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid has disappointed fantasy managers so far in 2024 with just five catches for 44 yards through two games. There were signs of encouragement in the blowout victory over Miami in Week 2. Kincaid had better than a 20% target share as the Bills worked to involve the 2023 first-round pick. Unfortunately, the game turned into a blowout and he was unused for the majority of the second half. The Jacksonville offense has struggled to start the 2024 campaign. That could be worrisome for Kincaid's Week 3 outlook. If the game stays competitive, however, expect Kincaid to maintain a safe floor. Kincaid is ranked as a TE1 and should be started in all leagues.

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James Cook • RB • Bills

James Cook Projects For RB1 Production Again In Week 3

It's doubtful that Buffalo Bills running back James Cook scores three touchdowns and wins AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week but he still is ranked as an RB1 heading into the team's matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars are allowing over 100 rushing yards per game. They're also struggling on offense. With a lead, the Bills could lean more on Cook. Regardless of the game script, he will continue to be the focal point of the Buffalo offense, registering over 70 yards on the ground in both contests while adding extra yardage in the passing game. Expect at least 15 touches from Cook on Monday Night Football and start him confidently as an RB1.

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Josh Allen • QB • Bills

Josh Allen Keeps QB1 Status Against Jacksonville

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen isn't throwing the football as often as he did in previous seasons, but his efficiency and rushing abilities keep him a top fantasy football option in Week 3. Allen is attempting 21 passes per game so far this season, the second lowest among starting quarterbacks. Reduced opportunity numbers (19 pass attempts, two carries) doomed fantasy managers in Week 2. Unfortunately, a matchup against a struggling Jacksonville offense may not help. Should the Bills jump out to another quick lead on Monday Night Football, the coaching staff could rely on James Cook and the running attack again. Still, it's unwise to pivot to another quarterback, knowing that Allen is capable of tallying four touchdowns in the blink of an eye.

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Jalen Brooks • WR • Cowboys

Jalen Brooks Questionable Against Baltimore

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Brooks (ankle) is officially questionable for the team's Week 3 home tilt against the visiting Baltimore Ravens. The 24-year-old received the tag after popping up on the injury report Thursday, putting together back-to-back limited sessions ahead of the team's matchup. Through two games, Brooks has converted 2-of-4 targets for 28 yards on 41 total snaps. It's the fourth-most of any Cowboys wideout -- however, CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Tolbert, and Brandin Cooks have all recorded 102 snaps or more. The second-year receiver is a more critical special teams player for Dallas as opposed to his offensive contributions. He can be firmly off fantasy manager's radars outside deep dynasty leagues.

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Tanner Hudson • TE • Bengals

Tanner Hudson Doesn't Practice On Friday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson (knee) officially did not practice Friday. After opening the week as a back-to-back non-participant, Hudson will have one more chance to get in a limited session on Saturday to help his case for suiting up Monday night when the team hosts the visiting Washington Commanders. He was one of four Bengals TEs to record a snap in Week 1 but has yet to suit up since. In the meantime, teammate Mike Gesicki showed out this past Sunday in Cincinnati's 26-25 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, hauling in 7-of-9 targets for 91 yards -- despite playing the fewest snaps of the active tight ends. Gesicki may have separated himself from Hudson, Drew Sample, and rookie Erick All Jr., but that is not guaranteed. Regardless, Hudson can be off fantasy manager's radars as the team's third TE.

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Courtland Sutton • WR • Broncos

Courtland Sutton A Touchdown-Dependent WR4/Flex Against Bucs

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton comes into the Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looking for his first score of the year after finding the end zone a career-high 10 times in 2023. Through two games in 2024, Sutton has a weak 31.3% catch rate while working with rookie quarterback Bo Nix, catching only five of his 16 targets for 64 yard while seeing Josh Reynolds lead the team in receiving yards. It doesn't help Sutton's cause this weekend that rookie Devaughn Vele (ribs), who caught all eight of his targets in the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, is returning after a one-game absence. The 28-year-old finished fifth on the team in targets last Sunday against Pittsburgh and caught just one pass for 26 yards. It's still early, but Sutton doesn't appear to have great chemistry right now with the struggling Nix.

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Austin Seibert • K • Commanders

Austin Seibert Looks To Stay Perfect On Monday

Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert had one of the best debuts a kicker could have. In his first game in the DMV, Seibert went 7-for-7 on attempts, scoring every point in the victory over the New York Giants. Seibert's leg was not tested from too deep, as his longest kick was 45 yards. However, given the preseason and Week 1 struggles, having a stable kicker will greatly improve this offense. While the 27-year-old has bounced around several teams throughout his eight-year career, he may have found a new home and is worth a look as a streamer in deep 14+ team leagues in a game on Monday night that is projected to be high-scoring with a hefty 47 point spread.

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Zach Ertz • TE • Commanders

Zach Ertz Viewed As Low-End TE1 In Week 3

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz led the Commanders with 62 yards (on four receptions) in their victory over the New York Giants last week. Ertz served as a go-to option for the rookie QB all afternoon and looks to reclaim that same role against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Commanders lack a proven No.2 pass catcher, allowing running back Austin Ekeler and Ertz to have productive fantasy games. Fantasy managers should expect Ertz to see a solid workload in a game where the Commanders will likely be trailing, as they are currently 7.5-point underdogs. Ertz may not have a lot of upside, but he does provide a safe floor at a position that is filled with several injuries to top options like George Kittle (hamstring), Evan Engram (hamstring), and David Njoku (ankle).

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Noah Brown • WR • Commanders

Noah Brown Hopes To Emerge As No. 2 Option

Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown led all Washington wideouts with 56 yards last week in his Commanders debut and hopes to continue to emerge as the No. 2 receiver opposite Terry McLaurin. It was impressive to see Brown lead all wideouts in yards last week while playing only 20 snaps, which was the lowest at the position. He pulled in all three of his targets, including an impressive 34-yard catch on the eventual game-winning drive. Last season in Houston, Brown served in a depth role behind Nico Collins and Tank Dell but was able to catch 33 passes for 567 yards and two scores. For now, Brown is a solid stash option in deeper leagues but should only be used as a sneaky play in DFS on Monday night given the uncertain volume.

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Terry McLaurin • WR • Commanders

Terry McLaurin Looking To Find His Stride On Monday Night

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin will look to get on track on Monday Night Football when the Commanders travel to Cincinnati to face the Bengals. The Ohio State standout has caught just eight passes through the first two games for a mere 39 yards on 12 targets. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels relied more on his passing game last weekend against the Giants, which is a promising sign for McLaurin going forward. In addition, Commander offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury told the press on Friday that he will find a way to get his No. 1 wideout involved more. While his production has been nothing short of disappointing, knowing that he is the clear alpha among wide receivers, it is hard to bench McLaurin this week. In addition, due to how poorly the Washington defense has performed, quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals could put a lot of points on the board and could force the Commanders to abandon the run game relatively early. McLaurin is a solid WR3 with upside this weekend.

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Khari Blasingame • FB • Bears

Khari Blasingame Out Against Colts

Chicago Bears full-back Khari Blasingame (hand/knee) has officially been ruled out ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup against the Colts in Indianapolis. Blasingame has not recorded a rush attempt or target through two weeks of the 2024 season and has played on just seven offensive snaps. However, the sixth-year veteran has racked up 14 snaps on special teams. He's not often featured and probably wouldn't factor much into Chicago's game plan, even if he was healthy. Blasingame is the only active full-back on Chicago's roster, so tight ends Gerald Everett and Marcedes Lewis may mix in to pick up the slack as needed. It's tough to trust the Bears' offense, but there's a chance they have a better game than anticipated against a porous Colts defense.

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Austin Ekeler • RB • Commanders

Austin Ekeler Best Left For PPR Formats Against Cincinnati

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has typically been deployed as a pass-catcher through his first two weeks in Washington. He should be viewed as an RB3/flex option with a higher potential in PPR formats this weekend as he will face the Cincinnati Bengals. Last weekend, Ekeler saw eight attempts on the ground but ran for just 38 yards. However, the former Charger caught all three targets for 47 yards in the passing game. In the opening week, Ekeler ran the ball twice but reeled in all four of his targets for a combined 62 yards. Even though the 29-year-old has only found fantasy value in the passing game this season, he is being targeted on 20.6% of his routes, which is a promising sign. However, Ekeler is best left for deeper PPR formats as a flex option due to the low projected rushing volume.

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Dustin Hopkins • K • Browns

Dustin Hopkins A Solid Play In Week 3

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins is a perfect 4-for-4 on his field goals and has hit all three of his extra points through two games in 2024. He will look to stay hot in a home matchup against the New York Giants in Week 3. The Giants have been generous to opposing kickers thus far, allowing the eighth-most fantasy points per game through two games. Hopkins settles in as a top-12 fantasy kicker heading into the Week 3 slate of games.

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Brian Robinson Jr. • RB • Commanders

Brian Robinson Jr. Viewed As High-End RB2 In Week 3

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is coming off an excellent game where he ran for a career-high 133 yards against the New York Giants. In this game, he ran the ball 17 times and saw three targets in the passing game but could only catch one of them. Robinson earned 15 touches for 89 total yards in the opening week and found the end zone. The Alabama product has established himself as the lead runner in the Washington backfield, while Austin Ekeler was essentially deployed in passing situations. Despite the limited opportunities, Robinson has been a very efficient runner by averaging six yards per carry and posting a robust 4.2 average yards after contact. On Monday night, Robinson will face a Cincinnati defense that has surrendered a hefty 159.9 rushing yards per game, making him a strong RB2 with upside.

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Jayden Daniels • QB • Commanders

Jayden Daniels Looks To Continue Strong Start

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels looks to continue his strong start to his professional career on Monday evening as he travels to Cincinnati. After throwing for just 186 yards in his debut, Daniels improved his total to 226 yards last week and completed six more passes in the process. While he did not run as much as in the opener, he still used his legs 10 times and tallied an additional 44 yards. Even though it slightly lowered his fantasy production last week, it was promising to see him use his arm more than his legs. The former LSU Tiger should be viewed as a QB1 going forward, even though he faces a tough Bengals defense that has allowed an average of 21 points through two weeks.

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Elijah Moore • WR • Browns

Elijah Moore A WR4 In Week 3

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore has been busy through the first two weeks of the season, drawing 14 targets, which he has turned into nine catches for 53 yards. Moore will look to stay involved in the offense as the Browns take on the New York Giants at home in Week 3. The Giants represent a tough matchup for Moore, as they are allowing the 19th-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers through two games. Moore hasn't shown much in the way of long plays but he has been heavily targeted, making him a low-end flex option in PPR leagues heading into Week 3.

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Jaleel McLaughlin • RB • Broncos

Jaleel McLaughlin Should Remain On Benches In Week 3

Denver Broncos second-year running back Jaleel McLaughlin actually out-touched Javonte Williams in the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. However, McLaughlin took a step back in the Week 2 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, carrying the ball only three times for six yards and not drawing a single target after catching all five targets in Week 1. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix has led the offense to one touchdown drive through two weeks, while McLaughlin has averaged a measly 2.5 yards per carry alongside an ineffective Williams. The Broncos will be facing a banged-up Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that has allowed the fourth-most half-PPR fantasy points to RBs through two games, but until Denver's offense shows some punch, McLaughlin will be hard to trust as a flex option, even in deeper fantasy leagues. He's currently rostered in only 27% of Yahoo leagues.

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