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Rotoworld’s Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak are answering all your waiver wire questions to help you improve your lineups heading into Week 3 of the NFL season.
An intriguing week saw upsets, surging teams and five teams remain unbeaten.

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  • LAR Wide Receiver #10
    It was the expected development after Kupp departed in the second quarter against the Cardinals Sunday. It’s at least his fourth ankle issue since 2022, and just the latest injury to keep him off the field since his historic 2021. We would definitely plan on Kupp landing on injured reserve later in the week, which would mean the earliest he could return would be Week 8 against the Vikings. Things are falling apart fast for the Rams. With Puka Nacua already on I.R., the Rams’ top pass catchers are now DeMarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell, Tyler Johnson and TE Colby Parkinson. Robinson is the only one we would be “counting on” right now, and that’s as a WR4 in this injury-ravaged offense.
  • Running Back #27
    Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that the Chiefs will bring in free agent RB Kareem Hunt for a visit Tuesday.
    The Chiefs are going to be without Isiah Pacheco for 6-8 weeks, and with Clyde Edwards-Helaire also on injured reserve, Kansas City is low on tailbacks. Hunt, of course, is a former third-round pick who had success with Kansas City, but was released after a tape was released showing him committing a heinous act of domestic violence. In 2023 for the Browns, Hunter ran for 411 yards on 135 carries while adding 15 receptions for 84 yards.
  • KC Running Back #10
    Pacheco will undergo surgery this week according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, and the hope is that he will be able to return during the regular season from his fractured fibula. The Chiefs had already announced that the 25-year-old would be placed on injured reserve, and now there’s a little more clarity in the timeline. For now the Chiefs are expected to roll with Carson Steele and Samaje Perine, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire eligible to return off IR in Week 5. It’s a very disappointing development for Pacheco and fantasy managers who roster him, as he was off to a strong start to begin the 2024 campaign.
  • MIA Quarterback #1
    McDaniel said that there’s not enough information yet for the Dolphins to determine how long Tagovailoa will be out. The left-handed quarterback is meeting with neurologists this week, and that will go a long way towards determining when — and if — he can make that return to the gridiron. Skyler Thompson will get the nod in Tagovailoa’s absence, and the team signed Tyler Huntley to be Thompson’s backup from the Ravens’ practice squad. Fantasy managers should be prepared for Tagovailoa not to be on the field for a while.
  • MIA Tackle #72
    Armstead left Thursday’s game with a shoulder injury, and while the initial prognosis was that the 6-foot-5 tackle would miss a few weeks, it’s possible he could play in Week 3 in Seattle. Consider him questionable for that contest, but more likely to miss one game than to be back in action.
  • LAC Quarterback #10
    When asked if Herbert could still undergo an MRI, Harbaugh told reports that he believed evaluations will continue as the week goes on. The quarterback was “rolled up” on during a second half sack and looked to be in significant pain, although he was able to return without missing a snap. t’s a situation to monitor, but Herbert seems more likely to play than not in Week 3 against the Steelers.
  • CAR Quarterback #9
    Instead, it will be Andy Dalton who starts at quarterback against Baltimore. Young was horrible in Week 2 in the 26-3 loss to the Chargers with just 84 yards and a pick on 26 attempts against Los Angeles. The first-overall pick will get a chance to watch against Baltimore and likely will get his starting gig back at some point, but this has been an objective disaster thus far. Carolina might as well start studying the film tape of Carson Beck and Shedeur Sanders even more closely now.
  • NYG Kicker #9
    Gano injured his hamstring on the opening kickoff of New York’s Week 2 game against the Commanders and could not kick for the remainder of the contest. The team will likely host kicker tryouts in the coming days before their Week 3 game against the Browns.
  • DEN Quarterback #10
    “I feel a confident player. From that standpoint, I’m encouraged,” Payton told reporters after Nix had another dismal outing, completed 20-of-35 passes for 246 yards and two interceptions in a 13-6 loss to the Steelers. Through two weeks, Nix ranks 29th out of 32 qualifying QBs in EPA per drop back. His deep ball has been severely lacking and even his intermediate attempts have been off the mark in his first two pro starts. Payton’s comments suggest Nix will have a long leash this season. Nix goes up against the Bucs in Week 3.
  • TEN Running Back #2
    Spears sustained the ankle injury in the third quarter of the Titans’ Week 2 loss to the Jets. He did not return to the game, but Rapoport said the back “should be OK.” If Spears is able to practice this week, he should maintain his RB2 duties behind Tony Pollard, who has 33 rushes for 144 yards and a touchdown through two games. Pollard would be a top-12 option if Spears is sidelined next week.

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Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison and Jac Collinsworth dissect what they saw from Caleb Williams’ second NFL game and why they felt he tried to force it at times.
C.J. Stroud sends a short pass up the middle to Nico Collins, who kicks it into high gear to put the Texans up 10-3 after the extra point in the second quarter.
Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. joins PSNFF to talk about the chemistry that is being built on the team and how he’s looking to improve this season.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio preview the Week 2 Monday Night Football tilt between the Falcons and Eagles in Philadelphia, both believing that the Eagles at home on extra rest will have the advantage.

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NFL

Giants kicker Graham Gano aggravated his groin on the opening kickoff Sunday, and he will miss a few weeks with his injury.
Saints tight end Taysom Hill had to go to the hospital after suffering a chest injury during Sunday’s win in Dallas, but head coach Dennis Allen provided a positive update on his condition on Monday.
The Rams are dealing with another significant injury to a key player.
Gable Steveson, the Olympic gold medalist wrestler who played for the Bills in the preseason, is continuing his attempt to play in the NFL.

Rotoworld

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Kyle Dvorchak breaks down the biggest waiver wire targets for Week 3 including Carson Steele, Derek Carr, and Demarcus Robinson.
Matthew Berry & Co. dive into the Cardinals’ offensive explosion in Week 2, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s breakout game, and why Arizona’s offense is primed to continue delivering fantasy goods.
FFHH previews the Week 2 Monday night matchup between the Falcons and Eagles, highlighting key players to watch for as Kirk Cousins & Co. aim for win No. 1 of the year.
UCLA had no answer for Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who finished with 307 passing yards and four touchdowns to help the Hoosiers open their Big Ten season with a win.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti talks about what went right for the Hoosiers in their win against UCLA to open Big Ten play and what the team can improve on.
Take a closer look at Washington State QB John Mateer’s performance vs. Washington, where he finished 17 of 34 for 245 yards, one passing touchdown, one interception and two rushing touchdowns.
John Mateer ran for two touchdowns and threw for one more and Washington State made a goal line stand with 1:07 remaining to reclaim the Apple Cup title with a 24-19 win over Washington at Lumen Field.
Pat Bryant scored two touchdowns and Ethan Moczulski kicked a school-record field goal as Illinois defeated Central Michigan, 30-9, at Memorial Stadium to improve to 3-0 on the season.
Washington QB Will Rogers was 23 of 31 with 314 yards and one touchdown in the Huskies’ 24-19 loss to Washington State at Lumen Field.

Motor Sports

A fierce battle between Hunter Lawrence, Chase Sexton, and Jett Lawrence in Texas sets up a winner-take-all scenario between the three for the finale.
Franchitti was the last to win back-to-back IndyCar championships when he accomplished the feat from 2009-2011.
While Chris Buescher left Watkins Glen happy, a number of playoff drivers didn’t.

Premier League

Following Arsenal’s hard fought north London derby triumph over Tottenham, Jorginho shares his takeaways for the Gunners and their mentality going into next weekend’s showdown against Manchester City.
The Reds lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday, ending new manager Arne Slot’s perfect start of clean-sheet wins at three.
Check out the latest Premier League table for the 2024-25 season.

College Football

Michigan running back Kalel Mullings has rushed for 270 yards and two scores on 36 carries this season.
Grayson McCall left in the second quarter against Louisiana Tech with an unspecified injury.
Quinn Ewers is “questionable” for the No. 1 Longhorns this week against Louisiana-Monroe after leaving against UTSA with an abdominal strain.
Georgia expects plenty of shots from No. 4 Alabama and dual-threat quarterback Jalen Milroe when it visits Tuscaloosa on Sept. 28 after a bye week.

Golf

There was a lot of fun to be had at the 19th Solheim Cup. The U.S. just had a little bit more.
World Golf Hall of Famer Mark O’Meara joins Golf Today to announce he’ll be retiring from professional golf after this week’s Pure Insurance Championship, discussing the highlights from his legendary career.
Karen Stupples joins Golf Today to discuss the fallout from the delays at the Solheim Cup on Friday and ponder who the next captains might be.
Kizzire jumped from No. 132 in points to No. 70, which has him just 10 spots out of the Aon Next 10.
Watch some of the top shots of the weekend at the Procore Championship and go inside the numbers of Patton Kizzire’s sizzling putting performance, leading to his win.
Patton Kizzire ended a long victory drought Sunday in the Procore Championship, closing with a scrambling 2-under 70.

MLB

The Arizona Diamondbacks have the best offense in the big leagues — by quite a bit.
Lindor left Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies with lower back discomfort in the middle of the second inning.
Eric Samulski breaks down this week’s top waiver wire adds and drops.

NBA

Green and Alperen Sengun are extension-eligible, but the stacked Rockets will likely let things play out this season.
Thompson is already in Dallas and, during a mini-camp, took his new teammates out on a boat trip.
Next up in our fantasy basketball division profiles is the Central, which Milwaukee’s tandem of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard and Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell headline.
The Atlantic kicks off our fantasy basketball profiles for each of the NBA’s six divisions ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.

Betting

Jay Croucher and John Ewing look ahead to the Ravens being short road favorites against the Dallas Cowboys and how Derrick Henry might feast against a defense that has struggled against the run.
Jay Crocher and John Ewing recap the action from Bengals-Chiefs and whether bettors should be wary of Chiefs and NFL MVP bets because of Patrick Mahomes’ slow start.

College Basketball

Four-star Shelton Henderson is going to check out Texas Tech this weekend.
Kull grew up in Queens, not far from St. John’s, and was a star baseball player at Stony Brook on Long Island.
It’s no surprise that Syracuse is viewed as a front-runner for four-star Kiyan Anthony.

Local coverage

A.J. Brown suffered a hamstring injury in practice on Friday, sat out practice on Saturday and was initially listed as questionable.
The Bears’ much-praised support system for Caleb Williams has looked like garbage through two games.
Fred Warner had some pointed and honest comments for his 49ers teammates after a frustrating loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
The legendary Red Sox broadcaster made his job sound like the easiest in the world.

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Otis Davis won Olympic 400m and 4x400m gold and was the first man to break 45 seconds.
Arsenal have one eye on huge clash with Manchester City, Erling Haaland’s early-season heroics.
Officials missed a punch thrown by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on the Bears sideline during Sunday Night Football.
The Patriots would have been short on offensive linemen if they practiced on Monday.
The Dolphins signed former Ravens and Browns quarterback Tyler Huntley to their active roster on Monday, but head coach Mike McDaniel said it’s not because they want to have an alternative to Skylar Thompson with Tua Tagovailoa out of action.