Jared Goff lit up Chicago with five TDs and an 82.1% completion rate, a historic Lions showcase that featured three scores for Amon-Ra St. Brown and one each to Jameson Williams and Brock Wright. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery added rushing TDs as Detroit rolled 52-21.

The five-TD outburst moved Goff to second on Detroit's all-time TD list and underscored a red-hot offense after the Rams exit. With a clean pocket and a spread of targets, the Lions look like a high-upside weekly option, signaling strong fantasy value and DFS upside in favorable matchups.

The Rams lean into a refreshed three‑man backfield led by Kyren Williams, with Blake Corum and Jarquez Hunter providing a dynamic, multi‑tempo attack. A season‑high 149 rushing yards at Tennessee showed the trio’s potential to sustain a potent ground game even against stout fronts.

Williams handled most carries (19 touches for 80 yards), while Corum ripped off chunk gains on five attempts and Hunter adds power to the rotation. LA plans to balance Williams with Corum and Hunter as the season unfolds, maximize matchup leverage, and keep Williams fresh for high‑leverage games.

Week 3 rookie waiver targets rise as usage reveals true upside. Dont'e Thornton Jr. brings rare size-speed bursts that could spark a breakout with Geno Smith connecting on downfield plays. Cam Skattebo has surged to the Giants' RB1 discussion, while Bhayshul Tuten's per-touch efficiency signals elite upside in Jacksonville. Jarquez Hunter edges closer to real volume with the Rams, and Brashard Smith offers a dart throw with return-yard utility. Elic Ayomanor shows flashes, but volume hinders weekly starts. Puka Nacua’s late-blooming path remains the blueprint for upside.

NFL teams increasingly rely on capable backups as the league's quarterback depth becomes a defining edge. The league-wide ranking spotlights 12 signal-callers who would step into a starting role with meaningful fantasy value, led by Kirk Cousins’s high-floor approach and Jake Browning’s improved sizing of Burrow’s Bengals. The piece weighs recent performance, supporting cast, and o-line strength to separate reliable veterans from high-variance upshots, framing Week 3 as a potential turning point for fantasy rosters.

From Jaxson Dart’s rookie upside to Marcus Mariota’s steady fill-in floor and Tanner McKee’s elevated camp vibes translating to the field, the list blends proven production with upside. The discussion also considers Anthony Richardson’s high ceiling despite a limited track record and Jacoby Brissett’s bridge-class efficiency, creating a practical guide for managers tracking backups across all leagues.

As Burrow’s injury reframes Cincinnati’s short-term outlook, the landscape for Week 3 and beyond hinges on how these backups leverage opportunity, line support, and big-play receivers. The analysis helps fantasy managers gauge which backups could emerge as weekly starters or high-floor DFS plays when the top signal-caller is unavailable.