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Texans S Jimmie Ward comes off commissioner exempt list

Tue Sep 23 12:39am ET
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Four days after a Montgomery County (Texas) grand jury declined to indict Jimmie Ward on a domestic violence allegation, the NFL took the Houston Texans safety off the commissioner exempt list on Monday.

However, the move doesn't necessarily mean Ward will be playing for the Texans anytime soon.

The team put him on the physically unable to perform list on Monday in relation to his offseason foot surgery. In addition, the NFL stated that its investigation of Ward in relation to its personal-conduct policy "will remain ongoing and is not affected by this change in Ward's roster status."

Ward, 34, was arrested on June 12 at his home in Magnolia, Texas, and accused of third-degree felony domestic violence.

The woman involved in the alleged incident filed a lawsuit on Aug. 21 in Harris County (Texas) District Court, maintaining that she was "violently assaulted multiple times, both sexually and physically" by Ward, including in front of their 3-year-old child.

She is asking for damages of more than $20 million and accuses Ward of emotional abuse, financial manipulation, drug use and threats against her life. The lawsuit also accuses him of adultery and "violent, felonious and egregious behavior."

The woman alleged Ward was "under the influence of methamphetamines, specifically, crystal meth," when he slapped and choked her before forcing her into a sex act.

The civil suit is still active despite the end of the criminal proceedings against Ward, the woman's attorney, Tony Buzbee, told The Athletic.

Ward, 34, registered 48 tackles and two interceptions -- one returned for a touchdown -- in 10 games, all starts, last year. He has amassed 549 tackles, 10 interceptions -- three returned for TDs -- in 126 career games (99 starts) with the San Francisco 49ers (2014-22) and Houston.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown Sep 23 8:40am CT
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown hauled in seven of his eight targets for a team-leading 77 receiving yards and his fourth touchdown of the season. The Lions' ground game was firing on all cylinders with both David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs posting huge games, but the offense still found ways to get St. Brown involved, including his third-quarter touchdown, which came on an 18-yard strike from Jared Goff. St. Brown's score tied the game at 21-21, and the Lions added 17 points in the fourth quarter to win, 38-31. St. Brown will continue to be an elite play as the centerpiece of his team's passing attack as they host the Browns in Week 4. Cleveland has been good against opposing receivers despite their 0-3 record, but St. Brown is still a strong option since he's so involved.

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Zay Flowers Sep 23 8:30am CT
Zay Flowers

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers was limited to only two catches for 13 yards on three targets on Monday Night Football, as his team lost 38-31 to slip to 1-2 on the season. Flowers was locked down by Lions cornerback D.J. Reed, and he didn't even have a catch until the second half. Flowers was coming off a hot start to the season with seven catches for 143 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 and seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown in Week 2. In Week 3, though, he was much less involved as the targets went mostly to Rashod Bateman (7) and Mark Andrews (6) instead of the dynamic third-year receiver from Boston College. The Ravens will need to find a way for him to be more involved next week as they head on the road to take on the Chiefs in a huge AFC showdown.

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Derrick Henry Sep 23 8:20am CT
Derrick Henry

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry racked up 50 yards on his 12 carries and scored a 28-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. He added a seven-yard catch on his only target, but he also had another costly fumble late in the game, when his team trailed 28-24 and was looking to drive for a potential score to take the lead. Instead, the Lions kicked a field goal after the fumble and went on to win 38-31. The Ravens dropped to 1-2 with the loss, and both their losses came in close games after late Henry fumbles. He and his team will look to bounce back next week, but they're in a tough matchup on the road against the Chiefs. While he has three touchdowns and 242 rushing yards through three games, his late-game fumbles are definitely becoming an issue and a storyline.

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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Sep 23 7:10am CT
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According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) is expected to miss 2-4 weeks due to a dislocated shoulder. The second-year running back suffered this injury during their Week 3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday evening. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but it appears Tracy will avoid a stint on the injured reserve. During the first three games of the season, Tracy took 22 carries for 68 yards and caught eight of his 13 targets for 54 yards. While he remains idle, managers should expect rookie Cam Skattebo to take the lead in the backfield. Since Week 2, Skattebo has already seen his workload increase, and with Tracy sidelined, he should see the majority of the opportunities.

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Brian Robinson Jr. Sep 23 2:30am CT
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San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. handled just two carries for 22 yards in the team's Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Robinson played the change-of-pace role in Weeks 1 and 2, garnering snap shares of 25% and 22% and seeing nine and six rushes, respectively. On Sunday, he was all but forgotten, seeing the field for just five of the team's 65 offensive snaps. He didn't see a single target. His first carry of the day didn't come until the third quarter, and the second, a 19-yard pickup representing the bulk of his production, came halfway through the fourth quarter. Robinson's fantasy value at this point is solely as a handcuff for superstar Christian McCaffrey, who, with a league-leading 77 touches through three games, looks as healthy as ever.

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Kendrick Bourne Sep 23 2:20am CT
Kendrick Bourne

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne drew the start in Week 3 after Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder) was ruled out Sunday morning. Bourne saw six targets and finished with four receptions for 38 yards in the 16-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals. In his starting role, Bourne saw his snap share shoot up to 73% from last week's 49%, and his target share was a modest 16% (double that of Week 2). However, the uptick in production shouldn't be expected to last. Jennings is being considered day-to-day per ESPN's Nick Wagoner, and Demarcus Robinson has returned to the team after serving a three-week suspension. Either receiver's presence in Week 4 would cut into Bourne's workload, and if both were active, would negate Bourne's fantasy value almost entirely.

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Kyle Juszczyk Sep 23 2:10am CT
Kyle Juszczyk

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk caught a one-yard touchdown pass in Sunday's 16-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The score, four minutes into the fourth quarter, was the first trip to the end zone by either side and broke what was then a 6-6 tie. Even with the 49ers' injury woes in the first three weeks of the season, Juszczyk's fantasy appeal is nil. He is turned to so infrequently that his fluke touchdowns (the last time he had more than two in a season was 2020) simply aren't worth chasing. Through the first three games of 2025, Juszczyk has four receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown.

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Mark Andrews Sep 23 12:20am CT
Mark Andrews

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews caught all six of his targets for 91 yards and two touchdowns in a 38-30 loss to Detroit. After going scoreless in the first two games of the season and catching only two balls total, Andrews found the end zone twice in Week 3. He's now scored eight times in his last nine regular-season games and will continue to be a reliable source of touchdowns. The Ravens offense is extremely dynamic and boasts a plethora of weapons, with Rashod Bateman leading the team in targets in this game, while Zay Flowers was left out with only two touches. That is the tradeoff with holding Ravens' weapons in fantasy, as there tend to be weeks like this. Andrews has been a reliable red zone weapon and should be viewed favorably as a TE1 moving forward.

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Jahmyr Gibbs Sep 23 12:00am CT
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 67 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries while catching five balls for 32 yards as a receiver against Baltimore on Monday night. Gibbs was not efficient on his rushes, gaining just three yards per carry. The 27 touches are tied for the third most he's had in his career, with the other games occurring because David Montgomery was out. He continues to be an absolute touchdown machine, scoring 39 touchdowns in 39 career games. The receiving value could be unlocked this year as well, as Goff has peppered him underneath with 18 receptions already in three games. Montgomery had a monster night as well, but this offense has shown to be plenty good enough to support both horses, and it looks like Gibbs is earning the bigger piece of the share. He's locked in as one of the best players in fantasy.

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Lamar Jackson Sep 22 11:40pm CT
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Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson completed 21 of 27 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 35 yards on seven carries on Monday night's 38-30 loss to Detroit. Jackson struggled a bit in this game against a good Lions pass rush, taking seven sacks for a loss of 55 yards. The seven sacks tie a career high. But he still helped move the ball efficiently otherwise and frequently relied on Mark Andrews, who caught all six of his targets for 91 yards and two touchdowns. The last touchdown came with 29 seconds remaining when the result was well decided, but the fantasy points all count the same. The defense hasn't held up for Baltimore so far, which could mean plenty of shootouts for Jackson and the Ravens offense. Jackson should continue to be viewed as the top fantasy QB.

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David Montgomery Sep 22 11:30pm CT
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Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery ran all over the Ravens defense in Monday night's 38-30 win, finishing with a career high 151 rushing yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries while adding a reception for 13 yards. Montgomery's previous career high was 146 yards with the Bears in December 2020, and he needed 32 carries to reach that mark. The workhorse back needed only 12 carries to set a new record, adding 108 rushing yards over expected. That is 39 yards more than any other player in a game this season, per Next Gen Stats. The Lions' offense moved the ball at will for the second week in a row, putting together touchdown drives of 96 and 98 yards. One of the highlights of the night was Montgomery breaking loose up the gut for a 72-yard run late in the third quarter and propelling Detroit to an explosive 17-point fourth quarter and a win. Montgomery continues to be a strong RB2 with the upside for monster games like this in an elite offense.

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Kyle Pitts Sep 22 9:50pm CT
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Khalil Shakir Sep 22 8:30pm CT
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Dalton Kincaid Sep 22 8:20pm CT
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid had five catches (six targets) for 66 yards, all team-highs, in the Thursday night win over the Miami Dolphins. He also found the end zone, courtesy of a 20-yard toss from Josh Allen in the second quarter. Kincaid had only two touchdowns in each of his first two seasons leading up to the 2025 campaign. However, after Thursday's performance, he's already hit that mark, and it only took him three games to do it. After a disappointing 2024 season, the 25-year-old appears on track to remain one of Allen's go-to options on the receiving end, a role many thought he'd have last year. All things considered, Kincaid is currently one of the league's most productive tight ends through the first three weeks. While there are some who are still skeptical, fantasy managers in all formats should keep him starting in Week 4 versus the New Orleans Saints, a team that has struggled on the defensive side of the ball.

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Matthew Golden Sep 22 8:13pm CT
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