Matchup Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 3

There's a lot of NFL news to sift through. We compile all of the fantasy-relevant news and notes you'll need in a bulleted list of matchup previews.

Read along with an accompanying podcast from Dave Kluge and Jeff Bell as they dive deep into this week's biggest storylines.

Bye Weeks

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Thursday Night Football

New England Patriots @ New York Jets

Sunday Early Games - Sunday, 1:00 pm ET

New York Giants @ Cleveland Browns

• Jerry Jeudy (knee) practicing in full
• David Njoku (ankle) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Pierre Strong Jr (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• David Bell (hip) placed on season-ending IR

Chicago Bears @ Indianapolis Colts

• Keenan Allen (heel) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Rome Odunze (knee) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• Marcedes Lewis (rest) did not practice Thursday
• Travis Homer (finger) limited Thursday
• Josh Downs (ankle) practicing in full
• HC Shane Steichen said Jonathan Taylor’s lack of late-game usage had mostly to due with pass protection

Houston Texans @ Minnesota Vikings

• Nico Collins (hip) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
• Joe Mixon (ankle) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Dameon Pierce (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Dalton Schultz (ankle) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
• Brevin Jordan (knee) placed on season-ending IR with ACL tear
• Texans sign Irv Smith Jr. to practice squad
• Jordan Addison (ankle) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Justin Jefferson (quad) limited Wednesday and Thursday, expects to play
• Aaron Jones (hip) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
• Jalen Nailor (ankle) practicing in full

Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints

• A.J. Brown did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Johnny Wilson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Rashid Shaheed (hip) practicing in full
• Taysom Hill (chest) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
• A.T. Perry (illness) limited Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers @ Pittsburgh Steelers

• Justin Herbert (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday, ankle was heavily taped and he was not doing team drills, HC Jim Harbaugh expects him to play
• Hayden Hurst (ankle) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• Joshua Palmer (elbow/calf) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Russell Wilson (calf) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• Roman Wilson (ankle) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
• MyCole Pruitt (knee) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday

Denver Broncos @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Greg Dulcich (knee/ankle) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
• Josh Reynolds (Achilles) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
• Adam Trautman (shoulder) limited Wendesday, full participant Thursday
• Devaughn Vele (ribs) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
• Rachaad White (groin) limited Wednesday and Thursday

Green Bay Packers @ Tennessee Titans

• Josh Jacobs (back) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• Jordan Love (knee) limited Wednesday and Thursday, “50/50” to play
• Tucker Kraft (shoulder) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• Jayden Reed (calf) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
• Tyjae Spears (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday, considered day-to-day
• HC Brian Callahan wants to get DeAndre Hopkins more involved

Sunday Afternoon Games - Sunday, 4:05-4:25 pm ET

Carolina Panthers @ Las Vegas Raiders

• Tommy Tremble (hamstring/back) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• Bryce Young benched, Andy Dalton named starter
• Raiders sticking with Zamir White

Miami Dolphins @ Seattle Seahawks

• Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) placed on IR, will meet with outside neurologists
• Raheem Mostert (chest) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• Malik Washington (quadricep) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• Jeff Wilson Jr.. (oblique) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
• Robbie Chosen released from practice squad
• Ken Walker III (oblique) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
• Noah Fant (toe) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• Tyler Lockett (thigh) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• DK Metcalf (hand) did not practice Wednesday, full participant Thursday
• Laviska Shenault Jr (foot) practicing in full

Detroit Lions @ Arizona Cardinals

• Amon-Ra St. Brown (quadricep) practicing in full

Baltimore Ravens @ Dallas Cowboys

• Deonte Harty (calf) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• Keaton Mitchell mentioned on social media that he was running 20 mph during recent workout
• CeeDee Lamb (ankle) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
• Brandin Cooks (rest) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
• Jake Ferguson (knee) limited Wednesday and Thursday
• Dalvin Cook has impressed the coaching staff since joining practice squad

San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams

• Deebo Samuel Sr. (calf) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, likely out a few weeks
• George Kittle (hamstring) did not practice Thursday
• Cooper Kupp (ankle) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, in a boot, may avoid IR

Sunday Night Football - Sunday, 8:20 pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs @ Atlanta Falcons

• Xavier Worthy (quad) practicing in full
• Isiah Pacheco (leg) placed on IR with broken fibula, will undergo surgery
• Kareem Hunt signed to practice squad
• Keaontay Ingram elevated from practice squad
• Peyton Hendershot signed to practice squad
• Tyler Allgeier (hip) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday

Monday Night Football - Sunday, 8:15 pm ET

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Buffalo Bills

• Evan Engram (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, “a little bit further away from returning” per HC Doug Pederson
• Tank Bigsby (shoulder) limited Thursday, expected to be fine
• Josh Allen (left hand) practicing in full
• Ty Johnson (knee) practicing in full

Washington Commanders @ Cincinnati Bengals

• Zach Ertz (rest) limited on Thursday
• Tee Higgins (hamstring) limited on Thursday
• Mike Gesicki (calf) limited on Thursday
• Joe Burrow (right wrist) practicing in full