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The Houston Texans have declared RB Dameon Pierce, OT Blake Fisher, WR Braxton Berrios, LB Darrell Taylor, TE Brenden Bates, RB British Brooks and QB Graham Mertz inactive for Week 3.

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The Minnesota Vikings have declared QB J.J. McCarthy, QB Desmond Ridder, WR Tim X. Jones, DT Elijah Williams, TE Nick Vannett, C Ryan Kelly and OT Justin Skule inactive for Week 3.

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Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (knee) is active for Week 3's game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Fantasy Spin: After missing Week 2's game versus the Kansas City Chiefs, Goedert was able to participate in two limited practice sessions and one full session during the week before being removed from the injury report Friday, Sept. 19. He should see a handful of targets this afternoon and can be viewed as a low-end TE1 option in most fantasy leagues.

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The Cleveland Browns have declared CB Damontae Kazee, RB Raheim Sanders, OT Jack Conklin, QB Shedeur Sanders, CB Cameron Mitchell, DT Michael Hall Jr. and OG Zak Zinter inactive for Week 3.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hip) is officially active for Sunday's contest against the New York Jets. The rookie wideout was unable to practice on both Wednesday and Thursday before returning in a limited capacity on Friday. While Egbuka was cleared to get the start, Adam Schefter of ESPN noted that the former first-round pick could see his snaps monitored in this contest. Through his first two professional games, the Ohio State product has looked rather impressive, catching eight of his 13 targets for 96 yards and three touchdowns. Despite him potentially being limited in this game, managers should still view him as a solid WR3 in all leagues as he remains Baker Mayfield's No. 2 option in the passing attack.

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Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce has been ruled out for the Week 3 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It looks like Pierce is a healthy scratch for the second straight week. The Texans will roll with Nick Chubb, Woody Marks, and Dare Ogunbowale in the backfield. At this point, Pierce has fallen too far down on the depth chart to warrant rostering in fantasy formats. It appears that it would take another injury for him to even see snaps in Houston.

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The Washington Commanders have declared LB Ale Kaho, QB Jayden Daniels, TE John Bates, OT George Fant, WR Noah Brown and LB Preston Smith inactive for Week 3.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle) will not suit up in Week 3 when the 49ers face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. Jennings is unable to practice all week due to the ankle injury. Managers should continue to monitor his status as he may not be able to play in Week 4 depending the severity of his injury. In Week 2, Jennings enjoyed a productive showing, catching five of his 10 targets for 89 yards and a touchdown. In Week 1, Jennings caught only two of his five targets for 16 yards. With Jennings sitting out, managers should expect Ricky Pearsall to operate as the team's lead pass catcher, while Kendrick Bourne should move up to the No. 2 role. However, most of the workload should go through running back Christian McCaffrey, who carries high-end RB1 upside in this contest.

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Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. Kraft suffered a knee injury during practice earlier in the week but was able to progress enough not to miss any action. Through the first two weeks of this season, Kraft has enjoyed a strong start as he has found the back of the end zone twice and caught eight of his 11 targets for 140 yards. Much of his yardage total in Week 2 came when he tallied 124 during their victory over the Washington Commanders. Despite his injury, fantasy managers should feel confident starting Kraft in all formats as a high-end TE1, as he should remain a top target in the passing game for Jordan Love.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) has a good chance to make his season debut in Week 4, according to a source. He is expected to begin taking practice reps with the starters during the upcoming week and could play versus the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 28, if all goes well and there are no setbacks.

Fantasy Spin: Despite being ruled out for Week 3's game against the New York Jets, Godwin had been able to participate on a limited basis in all three of the Buccaneers' practice sessions during the week. Fantasy owners should temper their expectations once Godwin returns to action because he would be unlikely to receive his normal workload right away, especially given how well rookie WR Emeka Egbuka has played in his absence. Egbuka has three touchdowns in his first two games and should be viewed as a high-end WR3 option with a great deal of upside in fantasy leagues.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is surprisingly not drawing much interest from around the league. The Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Commanders, and San Francisco 49ers are all starting backup quarterbacks, but still no calls for Cousins. Possibly, the Falcons are asking for too much in exchange for Cousins. The 37-year-old does carry a hefty salary, which could be problematic in trade discussions. Regardless, it doesn't sound like anyone has real interest in Cousins right now. That could change if these backup quarterbacks struggle, but for now, there's no reason to roster Cousins in fantasy leagues.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason is expected to take on a "heavy load" when the Vikings face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. With lead running back Aaron Jones Sr. (hamstring) on the injured reserve, the former 49er is slated to see the bulk of the carries. Last season, Mason proved to be a reliable RB1 when he replaced the injured Christian McCaffrey. Through the seven games in which Mason saw more than 40 snaps, the running back averaged a stellar 95.3 rushing yards per game with 14.8 PPR points per game. This afternoon, the Vikings will face the Bengals, who have allowed the second-most PPR points to opposing RBs this season, which makes Mason a must-start low-end RB1 in all formats.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott is expected to be involved in the running game during Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Vikings are without Aaron Jones (hamstring), so Jordan Mason will be asked to be the lead back for now. Mason is expected to see a heavy workload on Sunday. The expectation is that Scott will be the change-of-pace back. The 26-year-old hasn't seen a carry through the first two games, so there's not much to judge here. He could be worth a stash if he actually does well this weekend.

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New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo is expected to see a larger workload on Sunday night when the Giants face the Kansas City Chiefs. In their Week 1 contest, the rookie running back was given a minimal role as he missed a majority of training camp and the preseason due to a hamstring injury. In this game, Skattebo ran the ball only two times for -3 yards. However, in Week 2, the Arizona State product took a much larger role, and even saw more rushing attempts than the presumed starter, Tyrone Tracy Jr. Skattebo. He took 11 carries for 45 yards and punched in his first career rushing touchdown. Given his larger role last week and expectation to see even more attempts in Week 3, Skattebo projects to be a viable flex option despite facing a tough Kansas City defense.

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Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce was fined $14,491 by the National Football League for unsportsmanlike conduct and obscene gestures during the third quarter of Week 2's game versus the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was fined $46,371 by the National Football League for an act of unnecessary roughness/use of the helmet in Week 2's game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. No flag was thrown on the play.

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The Cleveland Browns considered starting rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel over veteran Joe Flacco against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3, according to beat reporter Brad Stainbrook. The Browns reportedly appreciate the respect that Flacco has earned within the organization, but they're frustrated with his lack of mobility under center. According to Stainbrook, Flacco enters Week 3 as the starter, but he's on a short leash, and the Browns aren't opposed to playing Gabriel. It's worth noting that the next player in line is Gabriel and not fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders. This isn't necessarily a surprise, as Gabriel has higher draft capital and entered a game before Sanders did, but it's still worth noting. Fantasy managers in deeper superflex leagues may consider stashing Gabriel in case he is named the starter for Week 4.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins pulled in three of his four targets for 33 yards in the Week 1 win over the Browns. As expected, that performance didn't sit well with fantasy managers. In all fairness, the entire offense struggled in that one. While the wideout caught as many passes in Week 2 against Jacksonville, he totaled 56 yards. Even better, he scored a touchdown. Unfortunately, the Bengals will need to navigate their way forward without quarterback Joe Burrow (foot). In his place, Jake Browning will get the start. Naturally, many are concerned about how Burrow's absence will impact the offense. However, Higgins will need to piece together more than a few subpar showings with Browning under center before fantasy managers should consider benching him. For now, he's still a starting fantasy option, so managers in all formats can keep him rolling in Week 3 versus the Vikings.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp looks like a flex play in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints. Kupp delivered in Week 2 with seven catches for 90 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kupp and quarterback Sam Darnold clearly found chemistry together after a lackluster debut in Week 1. Kupp displayed the savvy and excellent route running that allowed him to carve up zones during his days with the Los Angeles Rams. Kupp's role as Seattle's slot receiver is valuable in offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's system. He should continue to see upwards of five-plus targets per game moving forward. Although the Seahawks may be ahead for most of the game on Sunday, Kupp will be a flex option as long as his chemistry with Darnold sticks.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco will draw at least one more start under center for the Week 3 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. However, it sounds like the 40-year-old could be on a short leash. The Browns respect what Flacco brings to the roster and his veteran leadership. Although, Flacco isn't bringing great results under center at the moment. That being said, Dillon Gabriel could be making his NFL debut soon. The Browns believe Gabriel can bring a different environment to the football field than Flacco. Gabriel is able to move more with his feet and extend plays on the ground, which is something Flacco hasn't been able to do. If Flacco plays well this weekend, he could extend his time, but eventually Gabriel should take over at some point in 2025.

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