Week 3 waiver targets lean toward Wan’Dale Robinson’s breakout potential, Romeo Doubs’ ascent in Green Bay, and Quentin Johnston’s continued rise for the Chargers. Darnell Mooney, Cedric Tillman, and Zach Ertz offer reliable floor with tangible upside in PPR and traditional leagues. Trey Benson could unlock RB depth with Tampa Bay, while Harold Fannin Jr. remains a speculative late-season dart. Mac Jones sits in the macro lens as a streamer option in shallow leagues, with the waiver tool driving the pick decisions.

Week 3 waiver targets center on Browns rookies Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, Steelers depth options, and Raiders speedster Dont'e Thornton Jr., with Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Brenton Strange drawing attention in deeper leagues. Calvin Austin III remains a boom-bust option for Pittsburgh, while Jerome Ford and Ollie Gordon II sit on the radar for fleshed-out timeshares. Look for usage cues, matchup stressors, and bye-week considerations to guide adds this week.

Judkins holds starter vibes but faces Green Bay’s stout defense; Austin III’s live-fire ceiling grows if Rodgers stabilizes the passing game. Sampson and Ford split roles with mixed on-field usage, while Thornton’s big-play speed makes him a stash in best-ball formats. Rodriguez could carve out value as Washington reshapes the backfield, and Strange profiles as a potential streamer at tight end in deeper leagues.

Khalil Mack’s left elbow injury isn’t season-ending, and he returned to the Chargers’ sideline with a wrap after a first-quarter scare, finishing the game with a sack. The Chargers must navigate without him as Caleb Murphy stepped in, playing 31 snaps and delivering a QB hurry in Mack’s absence, a signal that Murphy could take on a larger role if the injury lingers.

As Mack’s situation tests the pass rush depth, Murphy’s expanded workload becomes a notable fantasy angle, and Mack’s 12.5 sacks against the Raiders since 2021 underlines the potential ceiling when he’s healthy. The Week 2 win also hints at how the defense could lean on its depth in upcoming matchups with Las Vegas.