The Browns slide back toward the NFL power rankings basement entering Week 3 after a 41-17 loss to Baltimore, with Joe Flacco's turnover issues and a dysfunctional run game dragging the offense down.

Across outlets, Cleveland sits in the high 20s to low 30s, as pundits debate whether Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders could unlock the offense and whether the defense can carry the load while the offense finds its footing.

Judkins' debut adds a spark, and the AFC North landscape shows Cleveland trailing, with an uncertain path to victory against Green Bay and Detroit, making every Week 3 result a potential turning point.

Kansas City opens 0-2 as Mahomes shoulders the burden, but the offense staggers without a functional run game or clean separation from wideouts, forcing him into hero-ball more than fantasy managers want. The lack of help compounds the issue and raises red flags about sustainable production.

With Rashee Rice sidelined for six games and Xavier Worthy’s availability uncertain, the Chiefs face a brutal early stretch vs the Giants, Ravens, Jaguars and Lions. The team must devise a true offensive plan beyond Mahomes’ improvisation, or risk slipping further and turning fantasy dreams into a land of unpredictable weeks.

Analysts emphasize that Mahomes can’t carry this approach for 17 weeks; Kansas City needs schematic fixes to unlock pass catchers and a viable rushing threat to keep pace with a stacked AFC.

Detroit Lions roster moves ahead of Week 3 vs Baltimore reshape blocking and receiving depth. Shane Zylstra is out at least four games with an ankle injury after exiting the game with Chicago, prompting shifts at tight end and line. Monty Rice was released from the practice squad and Trystan Colon was added to the active roster to shore up the interior. Malik Cunningham and Ross Dwelley joined the practice squad, giving Detroit a versatile mix in two‑tight end packages and depth at wideout.

Dwelley’s background as a blocking TE with production in two‑TE looks, plus Colon’s upgrade on the line, could unlock modest fantasy upside for the Lions’ offense in limited Week 3 snaps. The looming question is how much Zylstra’s absence opens targets and where the early opportunities land beyond the immediate depth chart.

Week 3 tight end rankings crown Tucker Kraft as the top option after back-to-back gains, with Sam LaPorta, Trey McBride and Juwan Johnson close behind in the high-end TE2 tier. Kelce remains the anchor, while Ertz and Goedert offer solid mid-range floors. News highlights Waller’s slow Dolphins debut, Henry’s shrinking targets, and Harold Fannin Jr.’s continued Cleveland output, plus Kraft’s TE1 trajectory.

Kraft’s surge comes as Green Bay leans into two-TE sets and red-zone opportunities, while LaPorta’s floor remains rock-solid in Detroit’s offense. McBride’s continued role signals a ceiling boost, and Johnson remains a strong Week 3 option in favorable matchups. The mix emphasizes consistency, with Kelce, Ertz and Goedert providing reliable points as the rest of the field jockeys for position.