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Drake London reiterated Hilliard’s objectives, saying the “ball’s gonna be in the air” and “slow feet don’t eat.” The Falcons’ new OC Zac Robinson, formerly the Rams’ passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach, helped guide the Rams 2023 offense to NFL’s highest 11 personnel (three wide receivers) snap count (1,144) while utilizing a 60.4 percent passing rate in one-score games, 5.6 percent higher than the Falcons’ 54.8 percent rate. Waack noted slot receiver Rondale Moore and downfield specialist Darnell Mooney’s respective 4.29- and 4.38-second 40-yard dashes. The trio, side-kicked by Kyle Pitts (4.44 seconds at Florida’s pro day), possess the requisite speed to achieve Hilliard’s goal.

Washington has yet to play this year because of the quad injury. He didn’t practice at all last week so a return to action today is a step in the right direction. He will compete with Braxton Berrios for WR3 duties when healthy.

Mostert missed the Dolphins’ Week 2 matchup with the Bills because of a chest issue. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, it is not considered a long-term injury. A return to practice this early in the week is a good sign for Mostert’s availability on Sunday. With De’Von Achane holding up to 29 touches in Week 2 despite playing through an ankle injury, Moster could return to a reduced role in Week 3. With Tua Tagovialoa sidelined because of a concussion, the offense is also projected to score far fewer points. Mostert will be stuck in the RB3 range if he suits up this week.

Palmer played through a questionable tag because of a knee injury last week, but this appears to be a different pair of injuries. Already banged up and seeing fewer targets than both Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey, Palmer is on the outskirts of fantasy relevance as it is. If he is limited by these new injuries in any way, it would be enough for fantasy managers to move on from the veteran wideout. His practice status will be monitored throughout the week.

Herbert underwent x-rays on his right leg after tweaking his ankle in the Chargers’ Week 2 win over Carolina. Head coach Jim Harbaugh didn’t seem overly concerned with the ankle injury earlier in the day, telling reporters Herbert is feeling better than he did earlier in the week and that he expects the quarterback to get better every day. Still, it’s not ideal for Herbert to be missing practice this early in the season. Assuming there are no setbacks, Herbert should play through the injury in Week 3 versus the Steelers. Per usual, expect the Chargers to dial up an absurdly run-heavy game plan.

It’s too early to say Jefferson is good to go for Week 3, but things are trending in that direction for the superstar wideout. The Vikings are hoping to get him more work in the coming days of practice, so we’ll have a better picture of his status soon. Jefferson suffered the quad injury in the third quarter of Minnesota’s Week 2 win over the 49ers. O’Connell called him day to day after the game. Assuming he plays, Jefferson will remain in the WR1 overall conversation for his Week 3 matchup with the Texans.

Kupp suffered an ankle injury and is expected to miss an extended period of time. Sean McVay told reporters earlier this week that Kupp was a candidate to go on injured reserve. Not placing him on injured reserve suggests he has a shot at returning sooner than the minimum of four weeks players are required to stay on IR. As The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue points out, there is also a limited number of times a team can designate a player to return from the reserve list. The Rams have already had several long-term injuries and may not want to use one of their designations on Kupp, whether or not he is expected to return within four games. For now, Demarcus Robinson is Matthew Stafford’s top wideout. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats and projects for WR3 numbers in Week 3.

Per ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Andrews expressed confidence that he will be able to play through the hip injury this week. Andrews was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday. Barring a setback, he should be good to go for the Pats’ Thursday matchup with New York. Fellow offensive lineman Sidy Sow remains out for Week 3.

Mosley suffered a toe injury in Week 2 against the Titans and was carted to the locker room after limping off the field. The Jets also lost linebacker Jermaine Johnson to a season-ending Achilles injury. Expect to Patriots to attack the Jets’ weakened linebacker room with a heavy dose of Rhamondre Stevenson, per usual.

Pacheco was placed on injured reserve today. Reid ominously told reporters he didn’t know whether Pacheco would be back on the field “this season or the next.” The initial timeline was reported to be between six and eight weeks. Based on Reid’s comments, it could be much longer. Carson Steele and Samaje Perine are the next men up. Steele will get the first crack at the between-the-tackles work, but the team also signed Kareem Hunt to the practice squad. Perine’s role as a third-down back has less touchdown upside but is more secure than Steele’s job. Both backs should be rostered in all fantasy formats.

It’s Love’s first practice session since suffering an MCL injury in Week 1. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters earlier this week that it would be “ideal” for Love to practice before returning to action, so even a limited session on Wednesday is a promising sign for his Week 3 status. Malik Willis drew the start in Week 2 and toppled the Colts while throwing for 122 yards. The Packers’ passing game output will rise astronomically once Love returns.