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49ers QB Mac Jones gives update after re-aggravating knee injury

Sun Sep 21 10:02pm ET
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San Francisco quarterback Mac Jones re-aggravated a sprained PCL during the 49ers' 16-15 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, he told reporters after the game Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif.

Jones, 27, sustained the ligament injury in training camp but was healthy in time for the regular season, when he was the backup to starter Brock Purdy. However, Purdy came away from the season-opening win against the Seattle Seahawks with toe and left shoulder injuries, his toe being the bigger concern. He has missed the last two games, both San Francisco victories with Jones behind center.

Jones completed 27 of 41 passes for 284 yards, one touchdown and one interception against Arizona (2-1). He was 26-of-39 passing for 279 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in a 26-21 win at New Orleans on Sept. 14.

Purdy was listed as questionable for Sunday before being ruled out before the game.

The New England Patriots selected Jones with the 15th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. Jones is in his first season as San Francisco's backup after three bumpy years in New England and one season in Jacksonville.

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Starts, Sits, Sleepers: Week 3

Player Notes
DeVonta Smith Sep 22 8:40am CT
DeVonta Smith

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith recorded a season high eight receptions on nine targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Based on game flow, the Eagles were forced into a pass-happy game script as they trailed the Rams the entire second half. Smith and his counterpart, A.J. Brown, were the biggest beneficiaries, as we saw Hurts throw the ball 32 times, by far the most this season. Although it was an excellent afternoon for the Eagles' pass catchers and Smith specifically, it's hard to trust him as a consistent WR2 due to the nature of this Eagles offense. They are a run-first team, which means the opportunities for Smith will not likely be there every week. Smith had as many targets on Sunday as he did in the first two weeks combined. Up next for the Eagles is a road battle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which, on paper, should set up to be an entertaining game, and one that requires the Eagles to throw like they did last Sunday, making Smith a low-end WR2 in Week 4.

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CeeDee Lamb Sep 22 8:20am CT
CeeDee Lamb

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle) exited Sunday's contest in the first quarter after getting tackled on an end-around. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Cowboys believe Lamb suffered a high-ankle sprain that isn't as bad as it initially seemed. Rapoport also noted that most high ankle sprains generally have a 4-6 week recovery window. That being said, nothing there has yet been confirmed regarding the timeline for Lamb's return to action. In Lamb's absence, Jake Ferguson and George Pickens saw a team-high 14 and nine receptions, respectively. Should Lamb miss time, which it appears it could be the case, fantasy managers can start Pickens and Ferguson confidently if they weren't already. Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin both could get more looks in deeper leagues. Lambs' fantasy managers will want to keep tabs on his progress throughout the next few days. Next up for the Cowboys is a matchup on Sunday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers.

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Demario Davis Sep 22 1:53am CT
Demario Davis

New Orleans Saints LB Demario Davis tallied 11 tackles - two solo - in Week 3 versus the Seattle Seahawks.

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Alvin Kamara Sep 22 1:23am CT
Alvin Kamara

New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara rushed for 42 yards on 18 carries and caught one of two targets in Week 3 versus the Seattle Seahawks.

Fantasy Spin: The Saints' longest rush on 27 attempts was eight yards, which is indicative of the kind of game it was for almost every New Orleans player. Kamara's fantasy managers were teased with his six targets in Week 2, but he has drawn two targets in his other two outings. It is a concern for him given how often New Orleans will be in negative game script this season. Until his usage as a receiver changes (or becomes more consistent), Kamara is a borderline RB2 at best, including in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills.

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Russell Wilson Sep 22 1:23am CT
Russell Wilson

New York Giants QB Russell Wilson completed 18 of his 32 passing attempts for 150 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions in a Week 3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Wilson also ran the ball five times for 27 yards.

Fantasy Spin: Coming off his monster effort against Dallas, Wilson couldn't get anything going on Sunday night, and his deep balls were almost all ill-advised, leading to a couple of interceptions. With the team now 0-3, the clock officially starts ticking to get Jaxson Dart's trial by fire started. With upcoming games against the Chargers, Eagles twice, 49ers, and Broncos, they might choose to limp along with Wilson a bit longer, but would he be playable in any of those matchups? If he's your QB2, start looking for a replacement.

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Cooper Kupp Sep 22 1:03am CT
Cooper Kupp

Seattle Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp hauled in two of his three targets for 31 yards in Week 3 versus the New Orleans Saints.

Fantasy Spin: The Seahawks led 21-0 after one quarter and only needed to attempt 21 passes in this one, so at least one significant pass-catcher was likely going to miss out on the fun. With that said, this marks the second time in three games as a Seahawk that Kupp has finished with two catches on three targets. Needless to say, it does not bode well for him being anything more than a low-end WR4 at best for the remainder of the season. It is debatable whether he is even in flex consideration in Week 4 versus the Arizona Cardinals.

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Travis Kelce Sep 22 12:53am CT
Travis Kelce

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce had four receptions for 26 yards against the New York Giants in Week 3. He was targeted seven times.

Fantasy Spin: Relative to last year when he had eight catches and 69 yards combined through the first three games, Kelce is actually doing decent things to begin 2025. Of course, compared to most other years of his career, this is a significant slump with the future Hall-of-Famer averaging 45 yards per game thus far. History says he and Patrick Mahomes will get back on the same page, but Kelce turns 36 in a couple of weeks and has a lot of miles on his odometer. For now, keep Kelce in your lineup, but don't be afraid to move swiftly to stash a capable TE2 if one is out there on waivers.

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JuJu Smith-Schuster Sep 22 12:23am CT
JuJu Smith-Schuster

Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster caught all four of his targeted passes for 55 yards in a Week 3 win over the New York Giants.

Fantasy Spin: Through three weeks, one thing is certain, Smith-Schuster loves the number five. In Week 1, he had 55 yards. In Week 2, 5 yards. Sunday night, 55 yards again. Jokes aside, the veteran has been on the outskirts of flex country for those in larger leagues in two of three games this year. He's likely on borrowed time with the development of Tyquan Thornton and impending returns of Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Rashee Rice, but Smith-Schuster might be usable if your need is dire.

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Sam Darnold Sep 22 12:13am CT
Sam Darnold

Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold finished 14-of-18 for 218 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints.

Fantasy Spin: Darnold sat out the entire fourth quarter after the Seahawks rolled to a 44-6 lead. The 28-year-old capped off Seattle's first drive with a 12-yard TD strike to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and put the Seahawks ahead 28-6 early in the second quarter with a 14-yard score to Tory Horton. Darnold threw for two scores for the second straight week and has completed 70 % of his passes on the season. Due mostly to the low-volume nature, Darnold will remain a middling QB2 option in fantasy in Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Quinshon Judkins Sep 22 12:10am CT
Quinshon Judkins

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins delivered a standout performance in Sunday's surprising 13-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers. He carried the ball 18 times for 94 yards and scored a game-tying touchdown late in the fourth quarter. He also caught one pass for one yard. Judkins' impressive showing came against one of the league's best defenses, solidifying his role as the team's lead back. Despite missing training camp due to legal issues, which still pose a potential suspension threat, his immediate impact and upside make him a must-start RB2 in fantasy leagues moving forward.

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Michael Pittman Jr. Sep 22 12:00am CT
Michael Pittman Jr.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. had a solid performance in Week 3, catching all six of his targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 41-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. Pittman Jr. led the team in catches, yards, and targets, even on a day when running back Jonathan Taylor stole the spotlight with three touchdowns. The veteran wide receiver has been a consistent target for quarterback Daniel Jones, accumulating nearly 200 yards and two touchdowns through three games this season. If he remains a red-zone target, he should be a reliable WR3 with WR2 upside moving forward.

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Kareem Hunt Sep 21 11:53pm CT
Kareem Hunt

Kansas City Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt ran 10 times for 34 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 3 win over the New York Giants. Hunt also had one catch for 10 yards.

Fantasy Spin: While the veteran scored his first TD of the season Sunday night, he continues to find little room in the running game, averaging less than 4.0 yards per carry for the third time in three games. Hunt is a reliable hand, but his days of explosiveness are gone, and unless an injury to Isiah Pacheco forces the 30-year-old into an expanded role, his value caps out as a shaky flex play.

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Tory Horton Sep 21 11:50pm CT
Tory Horton

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Tory Horton had a breakout performance in Sunday's 44-13 blowout of the New Orleans Saints. He returned a punt 95 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, marking the longest punt return in Seahawks franchise history. He also added a receiving touchdown on a 14-yard fade from quarterback Sam Darnold in the second quarter. The rookie finished the game with three receptions for 32 yards and one touchdown on four targets, making him second on the team in targets. After scoring his first career touchdown last week, Horton is proving he might be a sneaky flex option in deeper leagues moving forward.

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J.K. Dobbins Sep 21 11:30pm CT
J.K. Dobbins

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins delivered a solid performance in Week 3 despite his team's last-second 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Dobbins was effective on the ground, rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, including a 41-yard run that helped set up his score. He also recorded one catch for zero yards. After three games, Dobbins has been highly productive, averaging 5.4 yards per carry with over 220 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He seems to be secured as the lead back and is likely to continue seeing a significant workload as rookie R.J. Harvey struggles to find his rhythm. Dobbins can be viewed as a reliable RB2 option moving forward.

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Patrick Mahomes Sep 21 11:23pm CT
Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes completed 22 of 37 passes for 224 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions versus the New York Giants in Week 3. Mahomes ran five times for two yards.

Fantasy Spin: For the first two weeks of 2025, Mahomes elevated modest passing numbers with rushing touchdowns. There was no such luck on Sunday night. Again we saw a lot of short passes and missed connections, albeit with a couple deep shots sprinkled in. Kansas City desperately needs Xavier Worthy (shoulder) back while awaiting Rashee Rice's return from suspension in Week 7. Even if Worthy does play in Week 4 against the Ravens, you should consider your alternatives carefully before plugging Mahomes into your QB1 slot.

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Keenan Allen Sep 21 11:20pm CT
Keenan Allen

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen delivered another reliable performance in the team's last-second 20-23 win over the Denver Broncos, hauling in seven of 11 targets for 65 yards and a touchdown. The veteran once again proved to be quarterback Justin Herbert's most trusted option, especially against an elite Broncos' secondary, leading the team in targets and securing a game-tying 20-yard score late in the fourth quarter. Allen's consistent high-volume usage and red-zone presence make him a must-start every week, especially in PPR leagues.

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D.J. Moore Sep 21 11:03pm CT
D.J. Moore

Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore posted four catches for 21 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Fantasy Spin: Moore managed the second-most targets among Chicago's wideouts, and he was third in receiving yards behind Luther Burden III (101 yards) and Rome Odunze (62 yards). He was even behind Olamide Zaccheaus (24 yards), but he was able to find the end zone to salvage the stat line. Moore remains a solid WR3 or flex fantasy option in leagues of 12 or more teams, but Burden's emergence is concerning.

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Keenan Allen Sep 21 11:03pm CT
Keenan Allen

Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen caught seven of his team-high 11 targets for 65 yards and a touchdown in a 23-20 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 3.

Fantasy Spin: Allen has managed at least five catches and 60-plus yards in all three games to start the year, and he has caught a touchdown pass in every contest. The veteran has been the model of consistency, and it is clear that Justin Herbert is comfortable throwing to him. The touchdown pace isn't sustainable, but Allen looks like a reliable WR3.

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Dak Prescott Sep 21 10:23pm CT
Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott completed 31-of-40 passes for 251 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears.

Fantasy Spin: Prescott was lifted in the fourth quarter in favor of Joe Milton, as the game was out of hand. That's three games with just one 300-yard game, and that was an overtime contest. He also has three touchdowns and three interceptions in three games. He should be considered as a low-end QB1 or top QB2 in leagues of 12 or more teams heading into Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers.

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Kyle Juszczyk Sep 21 10:13pm CT
Kyle Juszczyk

San Francisco 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk didn't have any carries, and he had a single target good for a 1-yard touchdown reception in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals.

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