Tom Brady is in the spotlight again as a Raiders limited partner who sat in the coaches’ booth with a headset during a game, prompting league clarification that his position allows presence in the booth. The NFL says no policy blocks an owner from being there, but strict device rules apply and in-person team facility access remains restricted. Brady’s influence on personnel decisions has been noted, with production meetings allowed remotely. Opponents worry about access to non-public information, while the Raiders push that Brady will influence direction without breaking rules. The saga continues as the Raiders face Washington this week and Brady is set to call Cowboys-Bears in Chicago.

The story ties Brady’s growing involvement to past whispers about his role in GM and coaching interviews. Executives weigh competitive equity versus transparency, with some noting that teams facing the Raiders will keep a wary eye, but others shrug off concerns as overblown. The league left the onus on opponents, while Brady’s status as part-owner keeps this a season-long talking point and a potential strategic edge for Las Vegas.

Early-season pivots on the waiver wire can unlock a championship ceiling in shallow or deep leagues. This guide spotlights 40% rostered-or-less targets at QB, RB, WR, and TE, led by Geno Smith in Las Vegas and Daniel Jones in Indianapolis, with Jake Browning as a speculative Cincinnati stash. Jones’s rushing upside in the Colts’ offense and Smith’s steady floor with a pass-heavy attack around Brock Bowers, Jakobi Meyers, and Ashton Jeanty give managers a ready-made path to weekly upside. The emphasis is proactive waivers—read workload shifts, grab the right pass-catchers, and stay ahead of the curve for Week 3 and beyond.

Among the deeper targets, this piece highlights Colts weapons and a few sneaky lever-pullers in Cincinnati. The strategy centers on identifying players seeing increased or sustained workload, then acting fast to fortify your roster in deep benches. With the season moving quickly, being proactive on waivers is the difference between scrambling and a steady path to a fantasy championship.

The article also stresses a position-by-position view (QB, RB, WR, TE) and invites readers to consult 2025 rankings for a fuller picture of upside across formats. Stay nimble, monitor early-season scripts, and pounce when the numbers align with your roster needs.

Las Vegas heads to Washington as 3.5-point underdogs after a 20-9 MNF loss that exposed a stalled Raiders offense and three costly interceptions. Week 3 odds pull LV into a low-scoring tilt with an over/under of 44.5 and a moneyline of +152. Washington sits at -180, while Buffalo-Bills are heavy -12.5 favorites over the Dolphins.

Washington may be without Jayden Daniels, adding risk for fantasy projections. Opening boards spotlight Chargers -180 over LV, and the slate centers DFS and betting decisions around a few clearer-friendly matchups. FanDuel remains the site to lock Week 3 lines and build rosters.