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A former undrafted free agent out of Buffalo, Willy is expected to go on the Jets’ practice squad once he clears waivers. (And he should.) Willy took three sacks and completed 9-of-17 passes in New York’s preseason finale.

Rush sits ahead of Strand on the depth chart and has been labeled as this evening’s emergency third quarterback. Hopefully, it doesn’t come to that. Week 3 marks QB Michael Penix’s return to action following last year’s season-ending knee injury.

Reed may not return in 2026, and Bako-Bewele suffered a season-ending knee injury. The Packers will also be without Banks, their starting left guard, though the Falcons are without both starting edge rushers right now due to suspension and injury. Packers DT Javon Hargrave (knee/concussion) is active.

Shipley totaled nine touches last week, with RB Saquon Barkley dealing with a stinger. Apparently, he picked up a foot injury along the way. Shipley does not need to be rostered in 12-team leagues.

Earlier this week, Bigsby was a candidate to start in Week 3 against the Bears, with RB Saquon Barkley (stinger) set for an MRI. Barkley’s imaging went well, and he was back at practice in a limited capacity today. Bigsby remains a worthwhile bench stash, but he should no longer be viewed as a Week 3 contributor in fantasy lineups.

This is unfortunate. Smith dealt with a hamstring injury back in August, but rehabbed it successfully before the season began. The Eagles have an extra day to rest, with their Week 3 game against the Bears airing as this week’s Monday Night Football game, but he must be treated as questionable to play at this time. Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks would handle No. 1 wide receiver duties if Smith cannot play.

Rudolph has been discussed as a potential trade target in past seasons, and the Steelers notably kept four quarterbacks on the roster after cut-down day. Fields, we suppose, could be expendable if the Chiefs really like rookie QB Garrett Nussmeier.

This isn’t much of an update, but it bears noting. Williams is considered week-to-week at this point. He is not practicing, nor is QB2 Tyson Bagent (concussion). Bagent might have a better chance to play than Williams does, but neither player is on the right side of questionable. Bears QB3 Case Keenum will “likely” start on Monday Night Football against the Eagles in Week 3.

That makes two full practices for the Chargers’ star wide receiver. Unless he suffers a setback, McConkey will suit up on Sunday to take on the Bills. He was on the field for 24-of-34 passing plays last week, and logged just six snaps outside of that. Hopefully, he can stay on the field for almost all of QB Justin Herbert’s dropbacks this week. McConkey should be in fantasy lineups.

The Chargers’ rookie speedster is on the wrong side of questionable. Thompson is not fantasy-relevant on his own, but having him available is a plus for the offense overall. He will likely miss the Chargers’ Week 3 game against the Bills, though.

Chargers RG Cole Strange (pec) also upgraded to full participation today. Chargers G/T Trey Pipkins (knee) and LG Kayode Awosika (fibula) remained sidelined. Slate and Strange’s improvements are encouraging, but this unit is still in rough shape. Hopefully, everyone can remain setback-free.