Bills sit No. 1 with a clean Week 2 showing, followed by Eagles, Ravens, Packers, and Chargers as Week 3 favorites. The rest of the league shifts with the Dolphins and Panthers sliding after rough outings, while Colts climb into the middle of the pack on explosive offense and emerging pieces. Bryce Young flashed in Carolina, Spencer Rattler impressed in New Orleans, and J.J. McCarthy looks like a work-in-progress in Minnesota as teams settle into schemes and fantasy roles.

Week 3 brings sharp NFL line moves around key numbers 3, 7, 6, 14 and 10, with Bills-Dolphins surging to Bills -12.5 and Vikings-Bengals shifting on Burrow’s status and a McCarthy setback. Packers-Browns climbed as Green Bay’s defense dominates early, while a cluster of 42-45 point totals and six road favorites shape the slate. Injury news drives much of the movement, with Purdy, Burrow, Fields, Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy in the spotlight and Ekeler/Jones shaping backfield expectations for fantasy and props.

The piece emphasizes how one quarterback can swing a spread, while OL/DL/WR injuries carry outsized impact when multiple starters are out. It also flags top receiving and backfield targets (Kittle, Goedert, Reed, Godwin, Darrisaw) as potential swing factors for props and DFS, and notes the evolving landscape of team totals and betting angles as Week 3 approaches.

Miami faces a short-week test as Aaron Brewer contends with a new hip injury while the rest of the offense eyes early returns from Jaylen Wright and Darren Waller. Waller practiced on the edge; Wright was doubtful but close to suiting up. Melifonwu’s calf complicates safety depth, but Davis/Trader Jr. should split reps. Up front, Savaiinaea must elevate his game on the right side with Borom and Smith anchoring. Special teams mistakes linger from the Patriots game, shaping week-to-week risk and fantasy upside against Buffalo.

Injury updates, depth-chart gymnastics, and coaching comments drive the Dolphins’ Week 4 outlook. Expect tighter protection and more secondary rotation if Melifonwu sits. Washington’s Antonio Gibson and Brenden Schooler serve as cross-team reminders of how special-teams and big plays swing games. execute and scheme adjustments become critical for fantasy relevance in a short week.