Week 3 IDP focus centers on the latest risers, pitfalls, and matchup plays across DL, LB and DB units. Byron Young bursts out for the Rams, while Kevin Byard stumbles for the Bears, shaping waiver decisions and start-sits. The piece also notes high-upside plays like Watt, Hendrickson, Bosa and Parsons, with caution flags around Philly and Buffalo matchups.

The emphasis on snap rates, pass rush grades, and opponent offensive lines gives fantasy managers a sharper lens for rostering top DLs, linebackers, and defensive backs, while identifying safer floor plays in two-IDP formats. Week 3 intrigue lands across the entire IDP slate.

Tom Brady's dual life as Fox analyst and Raiders owner has him watching opponents from a headset as the Raiders face Chiefs and Eagles later this season. The NFL says remote production meetings are allowed but on-site access remains restricted, prompting debate about competitive edge versus access. Coaches and executives split on whether Brady’s involvement creates a real edge or a perception problem, and the league could refine guardrails at the upcoming owners meeting.

Washington Commanders sit at 1-1 after a 21-6 win over the Giants and a 27-18 loss to Green Bay, with questions about their offense and a fragile O-line—the kind of start that invites scrutiny of their top-10 potential. Daniels’ health and protection issues loom as a road-heavy stretch begins after this week, testing whether the staff can fix the scheme and keep the QB upright.

Eric Edholm's NFL.com power rankings have Washington at No. 8, a nod to defensive progress under Dan Quinn but a warning about four of five road games and ongoing offensive concerns. With Stroud's sophomore year not matching his rookie form and Daniels dealing with injury questions, the Raiders game becomes a meaningful barometer for fantasy angles and real-world trajectory.

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.