Week 3 Winners & Losers: Biggest Takeaways From Every Game, Injury Updates, Early Waiver Wire, & More! (09/27 Fantasy Football Podcast)

Aaron Rodgers is not a recommended starting quarterback, though the offense is showing signs of being fantasy-friendly under Mike McCarthy.

Mayfield suffered a dislocated finger in Week 3. The source expects him to attempt to play through it, though he continues to take significant hits due to poor offensive line play.

Breece Hall left the Week 3 game in the fourth quarter with an injury that could result in a multi-week absence.

Thomas is becoming droppable in 10-team and 12-team leagues after a one-target performance against New England. The source notes his schedule is tough and his previous target volume has evaporated.

Dave Richard identifies Bowers as a top-tier tight end, noting his 10-catch, 116-yard, one-touchdown performance against New Orleans. He is considered a must-start stud with no questions asked regarding his role.

Brock Bowers is performing at an elite level with 34 targets in three games, leading the source to argue he is currently the better tight end option over Trey McBride rest-of-season.

Bryce Young is a strong bounce-back candidate for next week against the Lions, as his struggles were largely due to poor protection and the loss of Jalen Coker.

Irving may have left the Week 3 game late with an injury; the source advises keeping an eye on his status.

Bucky Irving recorded 15 carries and two catches for 58 total yards; the source is more concerned about the team's quarterback play and offensive line than Irving's individual performance.

The source suggests trying to buy Chase Brown, noting his favorable upcoming schedule against Jacksonville, Miami, Baltimore, and Tennessee.

Colson Loveland is not a recommended start, particularly with Case Keenum at quarterback, as his production has been minimal compared to other tight end options.

Despite potential health concerns, DJ Moore remains a startable asset, evidenced by his 10 targets and 67 yards on 41 of 63 snaps in the recent game.

There is no need to panic regarding Dalton Kincaid, who maintained a 61% snap share and 67% route share despite a quiet statistical performance.

Schultz has been moved back into the high-end tight end two range after being uninvolved in the game plan early on. He may be a startable option next week against the Cowboys due to their weak secondary.

Darren Waller is a high-upside waiver wire target, especially with Jalen Coker's injury status, as he saw eight targets in the recent game.

Heath Cummings notes Montgomery's rushing efficiency has been poor for three straight weeks. He is now losing goal-line work to Woody Marks, making him a flex-at-best option and a missed sell-high opportunity.

Montgomery has been an inefficient volume rusher, averaging only three yards per carry. While he may be a cheap acquisition for those desperate for running back help, there are concerns he is splitting goal-line duties with Woody Marks.

Achane left the Week 3 game in the first quarter with a potentially serious knee injury. The source anticipates a multi-week absence, possibly for the remainder of the season.

Deebo Samuel is considered a must-start wide receiver three if Mike Evans misses time, following a strong performance that included an 80-yard touchdown.

Maye has struggled, scoring less than 24 fantasy points combined over three starts. While he is a drop candidate, the source suggests holding him until A.J. Brown returns and the schedule eases up.

Smith is a low-end starting option at quarterback who offers more upside than Justin Herbert or Drake May. He has played well this season and may benefit from a pass-heavy game script if the run game struggles.

Kittle remains a strong fantasy option and is expected to be in the mix for top tight end production, especially if Mike Evans misses time due to his rib injury.

Harold Fennin is a notable riser after recording seven catches for 51 yards and two touchdowns on nine targets.

Jamie expresses disappointment in Likely's recent performance, noting that his outlook does not look as promising as it did earlier in the season.

Price is a risky start after seeing his snap share drop to 27% and splitting carries three ways. The source suspects he may not be fully healthy, but fantasy managers should be discouraged by his lack of usage.

Jake Ferguson is viewed as a touchdown-or-bust tight end who is currently TE16; he is an option in high-scoring games if managers are desperate, but should otherwise be ignored in week four.

Williams is struggling to produce, failing to reach 50 yards or score a touchdown in any game this season despite the Lions' high-scoring offense. Sam LaPorta's presence on the field appears to sap his upside, and managers may need to consider benching him.

JSN is averaging 34.7 PPR points per game, a byproduct of Seattle's inability to run the ball. He is a primary end-zone target, having secured six of the team's 10 end-zone targets.

Warren has effectively taken over the starting running back job in Pittsburgh, evidenced by his 176 total yards against Cincinnati. Even with Rico Dowdle returning, Warren is expected to maintain a significant role.

Love is a top-12 running back candidate after receiving nearly all the touches in his latest game, resulting in 21 fantasy points and 5 catches. The source suggests he is a must-start moving forward.

Jordan Addison is a priority waiver add in shallow leagues, especially if Justin Jefferson misses time due to injury.

Downs has recorded 20 targets over his last two games and is a must-start in PPR formats. While Daniel Jones' accuracy has occasionally limited his ceiling, Downs is consistently getting open and burning corners.

Josh Downs is a strong target for fantasy managers, as he continues to see significant target volume (11 targets) despite the team's offensive struggles.

Despite a rough Week 3, the source recommends buying Herbert due to a favorable upcoming schedule that includes games against Seattle, Denver, and the Chiefs.

Justin Herbert is considered droppable in fantasy formats.

Justin Jefferson left the game with an injury; the source advises sitting him next week if he is ruled out.

Keenan Allen showed signs of a 'turn back the clock' game with nine targets and a touchdown, making him a viable flex option in full PPR formats.

Miller is the primary Saints running back to target if Alvin Kamara misses time, though the source warns of a potential gross three-way split involving C.J. Donaldson.

Sadiq is a great low-end starting tight end option who has earned a bigger foothold in the offense. He is a first-round talent who benefits from the team's need to throw the ball in competitive games.

Kenyon Sadiq has earned a bigger foothold in the offense, moving past the rotation concerns that existed earlier in the season. He is now a viable starting tight end for fantasy purposes.

Kirk Cousins has posted two straight games of 26+ fantasy points; he should be in starting lineups for superflex or two-quarterback leagues.

Kyler Murray struggled in his recent game (9 of 21 passing), but the source plans to start him next week against Miami.

The source suggests fantasy managers can move on from Marvin Harrison Jr. at this point, noting that while his performance was more encouraging, it is clearly not where managers want it to be.

Wilson is considered the best receiver for the Cardinals moving forward after recording 11 catches, 89 yards, and a touchdown on 17 targets against the 49ers. He has shown consistent success against this specific defense.

With Achane injured, Ollie Gordon saw significant volume against the Chiefs, recording 17 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown, plus three catches.

Quinchon Judkins remains a low-end RB2. While he had 18 carries for 70 yards, his lack of involvement in the passing game compared to previous weeks is a concern.

Rice is back to being a must-start wide receiver after dominating the Chiefs' target share with 9 targets, while no other player had more than three. The source notes Patrick Mahomes trusts him more than anyone besides Travis Kelce.

Tee Higgins is a must-start player despite recent concerns about his production and role in the offense.

McLaurin is a must-start wide receiver following a strong performance with 9 targets, 6 catches, 77 yards, and a touchdown. The source notes he has a 30.4% target per route run rate when playing with Marcus Mariota, significantly higher than his 21.5% career average, indicating Mariota targets him at an elite level.

McLaurin is back to being the primary target for Washington, recording nine targets, six catches, 77 yards, and a touchdown in Week 3 with Marcus Mariota at quarterback.

Terry McLaurin is ranked as a high-end WR3 for the remainder of the season.

Tony Pollard saw 21 touches compared to Tajay Spears' three, indicating a strong lead-back role despite playing at less than 100% health.

Tony Pollard saw 21 touches, suggesting he is the primary back, but his health and the team's overall offensive struggles make him a difficult start.

Travis Kelce is currently a low-end starter. While his target volume has dipped, he remains a viable option in a high-powered offense, though managers should be open to selling high if the market allows.

Despite the hype around Brock Bowers, the source maintains that Trey McBride has earned his status as an elite tight end with consistent production, though they debate his rest-of-season value compared to Bowers.

The source identifies Wan'Dale Robinson as a viable bye-week fill-in receiver at this point in the season.

Marks saw goal-line usage for the Texans in Week 3, including a one-yard touchdown. While not necessarily the permanent goal-line back, his involvement is a concern for David Montgomery's fantasy value.

Zay Flowers is described as amazing, having recorded 104 total yards despite playing limited snaps (45% estimated) and running only 14 routes.