NFL Week 3 is here and every injury and player development matters for fantasy football. Eric Balkman welcomes Jon Lange of PlayerProfiler to FFPC Insider Access to break down the latest news and fantasy implications heading into the weekend.
The guys cover the biggest developments around the NFL, including the latest injury updates, changing roles and player situations that will impact fantasy football decisions in Week 3.
They also preview Thursday Night Football between the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers, including expectations for Michael Penix Jr., Drake London, Kyle Pitts, MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, Matthew Golden and Tucker Kraft.
Plus, Jon Lange provides an early look at his Week 3 injury report* featuring Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, Malik Nabers, DJ Moore, Mike Evans, Michael Pittman, Saquon Barkley, Jadarian Price, Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, the Broncos running backs, Aaron Jones, Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold and more.
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In This Episode:
* NFL Week 3 fantasy football news
* The latest NFL injury updates
* Ladd McConkey, Travis Etienne and Zay Flowers
* Alec Pierce and Jonathon Brooks
* Brandin Cooks joins the 49ers
* Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Cardinals
* Zach Ertz returns to the Eagles
* Marcus Mariota and Kyler Murray
* Jake Ferguson’s two-touchdown Week 2 performance
* Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars
* Falcons vs. Packers Thursday Night Football preview
* Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons offense
* Drake London and Kyle Pitts
* MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson
* Matthew Golden and Tucker Kraft
* Jon Lange’s early Week 3 injury report
* Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, Malik Nabers and more
* Fantasy implications for NFL Week 3
* The FFPC Weekly Challenge
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:40 Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (rib) was a full participant in Wednesdayโs practice.
12:55 Terrance Ferguson caught 6-of-9 targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Ramsโ Week 2 win over the Giants.
18:04 ESPNโs Jordan Raanan reports that Jameis Winston is the Giantsโ starting quarterback, but a trade for another quarterback โis possible.โ
24:38 Saints RB Travis Etienne (hamstring) was limited on Wednesday.
29:50 ESPNโs Jamison Hensley reports Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesdayโs practice.
33:38 Colts placed Alec Pierce (heel) on injured reserve.
39:37 NFL Networkโs Ian Rapoport reports Jonathon Brooks is expected to have core muscle surgery and will be placed on IR.
43:13 49ers signed WR Brandin Cooks, formerly of the Bills.
50:43 The Arizona Republicโs Theo Mackie reports Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur โmet [the] ideaโ of manufacturing touches for Marvin Harrison โwith skepticism.โ
1:17:28 The Eagles signed TE Zach Ertz to the practice squad.
1:19:50 The Ringerโs Tom Pelissero reports Marcus Mariota is expected to start in Week 3 against the Seahawks.
The Ringerโs Tom Pelissero reports Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start in Week 3 against the Buccaneers.
1:23:30 The Ringerโs Tom Pelissero reports Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start in Week 3 against the Buccaneers.
1:27:35 Jake Ferguson caught 4-of-4 targets for 43 yards and two touchdowns in the Cowboysโ Week 2 win over the Commanders.
1:34:45 Early Look at Jon Langeโs Injury Report
1:35:14 Puka Nacua
1:39:20 Nico Collins
1:41:05 Malik Nabers
1:44:35 DJ Moore
1:49:28 Michael Pittman
1:50:56 Jaylen Warren & Rico Dowdle
1:53:06 Jadarian Price
1:57:05 The Broncos Running Backs
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