Jets face a Sunday setback as Justin Fields enters concussion protocol, leaving the Week 3 outlook murky. Multiple defenders left the field: Tony Adams and Jermaine Johnson II out, Michael Carter II dealing with a shoulder issue, and Andre Cisco banged up, while rookie Malachi Moore could see a larger role soon. With safety depth thinning, New York may chase a veteran upgrade, notably Justin Simmons, to shore up the secondary after allowing 34 and 30 points in the first two weeks.

Fantasy angles center on Fields' status, safety rotations, and whether the Jets pursue a high-impact veteran to stabilize Week 3 and beyond.

Miami opened 2025 0-2 after losses to Colts and Patriots, prompting a closer look at the franchise’s resilience under Mike McDaniel. History shows 0-2 starts haven’t doomed Miami, with 2008 and 2016 playoff runs beginning 0-2, while 1988 marked a rare Shula era miss after an 0-2 start. Since 1970 the club has few such openings, but the pattern suggests a potential bounce-back in the weeks ahead—relevant for fantasy managers planning post-2-game rosters.

Week 2’s fantasy seesaw leaned toward Daniel Jones and Wan’Dale Robinson in New York, and Juwan Johnson in New Orleans, with Spencer Rattler’s passing volume rising. Jones has been precise and the Robinson breakout gives the Giants a real Week-3 ceiling. Johnson’s red-zone usage hints at a top TE floor in the early going.

Lawrence faced a rough day; Harvey’s Broncos backfield remains crowded; Khalil Shakir’s role is uncertain; Kupp rebounded after a rocky opener, underscoring Week 2’s volatility and the need to chase hot hands weekly.

Six QBs threw for 300+ yards in Week 2, led by Russell Wilson's 450-yard night against Dallas, with Jared Goff tossing five TDs and Lamar Jackson adding four. Allen and Hurts disappointed, while Joe Burrow’s foot injury clouds Week 3. The waiver wire focus centers on under-65% rostered passers and a couple of deep two-QB sleepers. Week 3 streaming paths span 1QB, 2QB, and superflex formats, with Browning serving as a prominent Bengals option when Burrow’s status is uncertain.

This guide breaks down the top Week 3 pickups, stash targets, and matchup-aware thresholds, translating Week 2 fireworks into actionable roster moves for savvy managers. It emphasizes balance between upside and roster cost, plus the evolving dynamics of QB depth in 2025 leagues.

Fields exited the Jets’ Week 2 tilt with concussion protocol, clouding Week 3 at Tampa Bay and forcing fantasy managers to prepare a backup plan. If Fields rests, Tyrod Taylor would likely start, reshaping targets for Wilson and the backfield while leaning on Taylor’s mobility to keep the floor intact.

Fields’ 49 rushing yards on five carries kept his fantasy value afloat despite a 3-for-11 passing line; his absence would trim that rushing upside and shift the Jets’ offensive flow toward faster throws and more designed runs for Taylor. Monitor practice reports all week to map lineups.