Week 3 fantasy starts hinge on injury updates and high-volume targets. Jauan Jennings’ ankle status could push Ricky Pearsall into a larger role, while Tetairoa McMillan continues as Carolina’s top target with a robust Week 2 workload. Jaylen Warren’s pass-game involvement points to solid RB2 production, and DK Metcalf is a buy-low candidate with tangible upside as Pittsburgh filters in more passes. The piece highlights the Who Should I Start tool to optimize four-player comparisons and unlock precise, matchup-driven decisions for Week 3.

Expect a mix of floor versus ceiling in Week 3: McMillan and Pearsall offer reliable targets, Jennings’ status dictates Cardinals-upside, and Metcalf represents a pivotal buy-low anchor as the Steelers chase offensive consistency. The analysis threads through each listed player—Jennings, Moore, McMillan, Dobbins, Warren, Pearsall, Smith, Swift, Meyers, Metcalf—clarifying who should start, who could disappoint, and where upside hides in Week 3 matchups.

Marvin Harrison Jr. has just 11 targets through two games for Arizona, catching 2 for 27 in the latest winless struggle against Carolina after a 6-catch, 71-yard TD opener vs New Orleans. Kyler Murray nudges expectations with a candid take on target distribution—some days 10 looks, other days three, and that one football is shared by a lot. Harrison sits amid a rookie WR class with more early volume, while Arizona faces a Week 3 test as a 2.5-point underdog to San Francisco, making rest-of-season fantasy math intriguing and fluid.

Caleb Williams showed growth in Week 2, attacking rhythm and taking what the defense gave him as Chicago eyes a Week 3 breakout. He went 19-of-30 for 207 yards with 2 TDs and 1 interception, a 91.9 rating, signaling progress in Ben Johnson's offense despite the dud of a game. Rome Odunze flashed as the Bears’ WR1 with seven grabs for 128 yards and 2 TDs, while Tyrique Stevenson’s slide continued as the secondary falters with Jaylon Johnson out. Colston Loveland’s slow start and Montez Sweat’s lack of impact add risk to the push to salvage the season.

The Bears face Week 3 amid mounting drama and lingering questions after a rough defeat to Detroit, while Caleb Williams dominance chatter fuels the story lines around the Bears’ arc. The episode previews a critical meeting with Matt Eberflus and the Dallas Cowboys, and updates on Kyler Gordon and TJ Edwards shape fantasy depth charts.

The hosts dissect how the Williams heat could influence NFL draft chatter and fantasy perception, and how Chicago’s offense and defense might respond against Dallas. With injuries and inconsistent play looming, fantasy managers should watch the injury report closely and identify hidden upside in a week-three landscape that could swing several rosters.

Bottom line: expect careful lineup decisions, lean offense, volatile defense, and a Sacramento-like caution in Week 3 as the Bears navigate a high-stakes matchup with the Cowboys.

Tom Brady’s appearance in the Raiders’ coach’s box during the Raiders-Chargers game sparked a nuanced debate about potential conflicts of interest given his minority ownership and FOX analyst duties. The NFL cleared him, noting no rule violation, but the optics linger as Brady prepares to call Cowboys-Bears for Fox on Sunday.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer downplayed concerns, joking that everybody has access to playbooks and that he’ll talk football with anyone. Bears coach Ben Johnson echoed a similar stance, while the upcoming MNF tilt between the Raiders and Cowboys on Nov. 17 adds a fresh narrative layer for fantasy managers to parse—whether such cross-team access quietly influences preparation or remains surface-level chatter.