So, what statistical information should you be aware of, and which newcomers deserve your attention?
Nix completed 69.4% of his passes and racked up a season-high 19.3 fantasy points against the Buccaneers. He also scored twice in quick succession, both of which came before he threw his first TD. One key takeaway from this game is that Nix thrives when he gets adequate protection from his offensive line. He hit just 25.6% of 39 dropbacks. Nix is ​​still on the QB3 radar for Week 4 against the Jets, but could be a solid streaming option in a deeper Superflex format against the Raiders in Week 5.
Williams had his best performance of the season against the Colts on Saturday, throwing for a new Bears record 363 passing yards. While this marks his second game with two interceptions, he is still averaging 17.3 fantasy points. However, he struggled with passes thrown 15 yards or more, struggled when pressured and struggled when blitzed. It also does not help Williams who has 20 of the target throw so far this season. Going forward, he has a great matchup against the Rams in Week 4 and is definitely on the QB2 radar.
This will be updated after the Daniels game on Monday night.
Maye made his NFL debut late in the Patriots’ loss to the Jets, stepping in for veteran Jacoby Brissett. New York forced the Patriots to a 49% drop rate Thursday night, their highest rate of any game this season. Has anything changed in New England? Brissett has struggled, averaging just 7.50 fantasy points per game. Keep Maye on your watch list when the Patriots head to San Francisco in Week 4.
For Penix to see the field, Kirk Cousins ​​must either underperform or get injured. If that happens, they have a solid player. Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and Kyle Pitts are all ready to help him.
top performer
Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (32.8% signed, 2.8% started)
The Broncos’ defense shut down the Buccaneers’ offense, but it was Irving who led Tampa Bay with nine rushing attempts compared to Rachaad White’s six. Irving also outscored White in fantasy points (11.4 vs. 8.5). So far this season, Irving has 25 rushing attempts for 154 yards, while White has 31 for only 67. It seems like it’s only a matter of time before Irving touches more. If available, catch him before Tampa Bay faces the Eagles.
Always registered
Braelon Allen, New York Jets (28.0% signed, 3.0% started)
Allen led the Jets backfield with a career-high 55 yards rushing against the Patriots on Saturday night. He also had a career high 14 touchdowns. Allen played 21 snaps compared to Breece Hall’s 21 in a game that the Jets were firmly in control of. However, Hall (22) runs more routes than Allen (6). It is also worth mentioning that Allen (2.6) produced more yards after contact per rushing attempt than Hall (2.0) for the season. Allen looks like he could have value on his own, especially in a game where the Jets are huge favorites. He was only listed in 28.0% of ESPN leagues.
Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (36.9% registered, 0.9% started)
The Cardinals found themselves playing from behind for most of the game, which limited Benson to just two rushing attempts. In comparison, James Conner has nine rushing attempts. If Conner ends up missing time, Benson could step in and handle a significant portion of the workload, making him a solid RB2 option. He’s definitely worth stashing on your bench if he’s available in your league. Keep in mind, Conner has 19 or more touches in two of three games this season.
Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers (65.9% registered)
Brooks remains on the PUP/NFI list as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered last November in Texas, so he will be out for at least the first four games. However, the Panthers offense showed some life against the Raiders with Andy Dalton at quarterback. That’s encouraging for those who have Brooks on the IR board. Chuba Hubbard had an outstanding game, finishing with 26 touches and 27.9 fantasy points. It makes you wonder what Brooks can achieve in this offense when he returns.
Another to watch
Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (15.7% registered)
The Dolphins offense struggled without Tua Tagovailoa and spent most of the game coming from behind. Wright had just two rushing attempts, while De’Von Acane handled 14 touches and Jeff Wilson Jr. Remember, Raheem Mostert is inactive. For Wright to be fantasy relevant, he needs Achane and Mostert to miss out.
Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (33.7% registered)
Corum saw nothing against the 49ers; it’s all about Kyren Williams, who racked up 26 touches and scored 31.6 fantasy points in Los Angeles’ comeback win. Corum’s fantasy relevance really hinges on Williams’ availability. Keep new people on your watch list.
MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers (12.9% registered)
The Packers placed Lloyd on injured reserve and signed running back Chris Brooks off the practice squad earlier this week to add depth. Lloyd will be out at least four weeks, possibly returning in Week 7 against the Houston Texans. Emanuel Wilson is now the Packers’ No. 2 back, finishing with 14 touches and 16.5 fantasy points on Saturday against the Tennessee Titans. Now, Lloyd belongs on your watch list, not your fantasy list.
Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (1.3% registered)
Vidal has been inactive for three straight games (coach’s decision), but there’s still potential for a rookie in the Chargers’ run-heavy offense. The easiest path to fantasy relevance is if JK Dobbins or Gus Edwards miss time. The Chargers average 35.5 rushing attempts per game, and QB Justin Herbert suffered another ankle injury against the Steelers, possibly relying more on the ground game in Week 4 against the Chiefs. Keep Vidal on your watch list.
Carson Steele, Kansas City Chiefs (57.8% registered)
Steele led the Chiefs backfield with 18 touches and 74 total yards against the Falcons on Saturday night. He also led in snaps, playing primarily on early downs and short-yardage plays, as expected. Steele played well enough to solidify his role in the backfield until Isiah Pacheco returns. However, we will have to see how the Chiefs do in Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Kareem Hunt after they return. Steele was firmly on the flex radar in Week 4 against the Chargers.
Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills (9.6% registered)
This will be updated after the Davis game on Friday night.
Wide receiver
Top performers
Malik Nabers, New York Giants (97.0% registered, 75.8% started)
Nabers has torched fantasy managers this season, racking up 12+ targets and 25+ fantasy points in consecutive games. He even made history against the Browns on Sunday, becoming the first player with 20 receptions and three receiving touchdowns in the first three games. You can count on him as the low-end WR1 heading into Week 4 against the Cowboys.
Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (68.9% registered, 5.8% started)
Odunze set career highs in targets (11), receptions (6), receiving yards (112) and fantasy points (23.4) against the Colts on Saturday. He even scored the first goal. Odunze finished with 19.1 fantasy points. He’s run nearly as many routes as DJ Moore this season and his connection to Caleb Williams is undeniable. Odunze will find himself on the flex radar in a deeper format against the Rams in Week 4.
Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (99.3% registered, 92.1% started)
Harrison delivered a solid fantasy performance against the Lions, though the Cardinals fell apart as a team. He has eight or more targets and has scored 17 or more fantasy points in two consecutive games. The Cardinals face the Commander at home in week 4, and the defense ranks in the top half for fantasy points allowed to wide receivers. Harrison remains a solid low-end WR1 going forward.
Always registered
Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (79.5% registered, 13.4% started)
McConkey has six targets and 7.4 fantasy points against the Steelers, mainly used from the slot. The snap count and route running are similar to Quentin Johnston, but it’s hard to trust him in fantasy lineups with the Chargers relying heavily on the run. Justin Herbert is also recovering from a right ankle injury, which could lead to more reliance on JK Dobbins and Gus Edwards. He’s best as a flex option in deeper leagues for Week 4 against the Chiefs.
Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (91.7% signed up, 36.4% started)
Worth has yet to match his Week 1 breakout against the Ravens, where he posted a 20.8 fantasy rating. Since then, he’s managed just eight total touchdowns and 9.2 points. Against the Falcons on Sunday, he played fewer and fewer routes than Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce. Even with Mahomes under center, it’s hard to trust Worthy in your lineup right now. Keep him on the bench until we see more consistent usage.
Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (78.4% registered, 14.4% started)
Will update after Thomas’ game on Friday night.
Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills (74.2% registered, 7.0% started)
Will update after Coleman’s game on Friday night.
Another to watch
Jalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.7% registered)
The story remains the same for McMillan against the Broncos. He played a lot of snaps and ran the same number routes as Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, but McMillan didn’t get a target. With Evans and Godwin commanding a high target share, it’s hard for McMillan to be fantasy relevant unless something misses the mark. Keep him on your watch list.
Ja’Lynn Polk, New England Patriots (19.5% registered)
The Patriots’ wide receiver rotation is still up in the air. They had six active receivers against the Jets on Saturday night. Polk played less snaps and ran less routes than Demario Douglas and KJ Osborn. He has seen just six targets and has 31 receiving yards this season. The Patriots are near the bottom of the league in pass attempts and yards. Polk’s fantasy relevance is hard to see unless things change. Now, keep him on your watch list.
Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (20.0% registered)
The Panthers offense looked sharper with Andy Dalton under center than Bryce Young in the game against the Raiders. Legette had three targets, scoring 6.2 fantasy points after not being targeted at all in Week 2. It was a letdown, especially since the Panthers had a commanding lead for most of the game, when Diontae Johnson racked up a career-high 122 receiving yards. Now, with Adam Thielen’s hamstring injury, there may be more opportunities for Legette in Week 4 against the Bengals. Thielen had five targets and 13.0 fantasy points before leaving the game in the first half.
Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts (20.0% registered)
The return of Josh Downs had a negative impact on Mitchell’s snap count. Downs returned to work from the slot in 11 personnel, just like the end of the season. Meanwhile, Mitchell only saw one target against the Bears. And with QB Anthony Richardson struggling as a passer (just 14.9 Fantasy points combined in the last two games), Mitchell doesn’t have much Fantasy value at the moment. Keep him on your watch list now.
Luke McCaffrey, Commander Washington (2.9% registered)
Will update after McCaffrey’s game on Friday night.
The end is tight
Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (94.4% registered, 79.6% started)
The Raiders struggled against the Panthers. After posting 8+ targets and 12+ Fantasy points in Weeks 1-2, Bowers saw just four targets and managed just 7.1 points in Week 3. He missed some time while being checked for a concussion, but returned later in the game. Looking ahead to Week 4 against the Browns, Bowers should be more involved and still be reliable as a high-end TE1.
