Joe Burrow faces a Grade 3 turf toe surgery, sidelining him for at least three months and casting a shadow over Cincinnati’s 2-0 start. Jake Browning will steer the offense while Cincinnati weighs veteran options like Kirk Cousins, Jameis Winston, or Jimmy Garoppolo. Week 2’s grades highlighted the 49ers’ resilience without Purdy, the Eagles’ control at KC, and Falcons’ pass rush with red‑zone issues. The overreactions piece questions the Chiefs’ playoff fate and crowns the Colts as AFC South frontrunners. A MNF doubleheader adds betting intrigue and DFS pivots, while the Cowboys look to bolster the defense with Jadeveon Clowney.

Across the slate, you’ll want to monitor which backups hit markable ceilings and which teams lean on elite defenses. The Texans and Buccaneers offer strong matchup narratives for Week 3 lookaheads, while rookies in Atlanta and savvy vets in Dallas shape slider-adjusted projections. The piece wraps with a snapshot of quick-hitting prop angles and line movement as two primetime games spark a pivotal midseason stretch.