Week 3 waiver decisions center on Daniel Jones's red‑hot start with the Colts, Christian Kirk's imminent return from hamstring, and Falcons pieces Tyler Allgeier and Michael Penix Jr. anchoring the Week 3 map, plus Woody Marks as a deeper handcuff and Najee Harris as a contested volume play. The Who Should I Pickup tool ramps up comparisons across four players, giving you a clear read on who lands in the optimal waiver spot and who’s worth monitoring as bye weeks loom.

Week 3 weather could tilt fantasy value toward the run as rain and storms threaten passing games. Green Bay-Cleveland may shift toward ground work, spotlighting backs like Josh Jacobs and Travis Etienne if storms hit. Colts-Tennessee looks cautiously manageable; Jets-Tampa Bay could dampen Garrett Wilson; Texans-Jaguars favors Etienne and Bhayshul Tuten in wet conditions. New Orleans-Seattle carries minor rain risk, while Dallas-Chicago remains solid but prone to miscues in slick air. Target RBs and defensive streams with favorable weather.

Vikings place Aaron Jones Sr. on IR with a hamstring injury, forcing a backfield reshuffle as Jordan Mason steps into a featured role behind a revamped depth chart that includes Ty Chandler and rookie Zavier Scott. Desmond Ridder lands on Minnesota’s active roster to provide veteran QB depth behind Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer. Cam Akers joins the practice squad, a familiar name with coaching ties to Kevin O’Connell and Wes Phillips. The move slate reshapes Minnesota’s fantasy outlook at RB and QB for the coming weeks.

KC faces a steep climb after an 0-2 start, but playoff odds remain favorable. BetMGM clocks KC at about 65% to reach the postseason, while only about 11% of 0-2 teams have advanced since 2020. The Chargers now lead the AFC West, reshaping division odds as KC tries to rebound. Mahomes remains the engine, but Lamar Jackson shows elite efficiency and long field goals are surging across the league, adding new wrinkles for fantasy managers.