Trey Benson is emerging in Arizona, with 39% of the RB snaps and 11 carries for 83 yards plus 5 receptions on 7 targets through two games. If James Conner misses time, Benson could become a league-winner and should be added in all leagues ahead of Week 3. Cam Skattebo has seized the Giants’ short-yardage and early-down work, logging 51% of RB snaps in Week 2 and delivering 11 carries for 45 yards, a rushing TD, and 2 receptions. Kayshon Boutte has become Maye’s top target in New England, flashing big-play upside after Week 1’s 103-yard performance and remaining on the field for most snaps, making him a solid high-floor flex.

Expect the backfields to stay dynamic, with Benson offering immediate Week 3 value, Skattebo holding RB2 upside if the Giants’ offense improves, and Boutte continuing to hold a meaningful role in NE’s passing game. If you need Week 3 stability with ceiling, these three are prime targets on the waiver wire.

Waddle enters Week 3 with a shoulder tag but a Week 2 surge keeps him in the FLEX conversation. Miami’s offense looked better as he hauled in 5 of 6 targets for 68 yards and a score, and a potential Bills shootout could amplify fantasy upside if he suits up. If he’s limited, his floor drops, pushing managers to consider safer FLEX options while monitoring game-time updates.

A healthy Waddle provides a high-ceiling, high-variance option in 12-team leagues, especially against a Bills secondary that allowed big points in Week 1. If inactive, the Dolphins will lean on others and the run game, making contingency plans essential for Week 3 lineups.

Week 3 brings Seattle as 7.5-point favorites at home against New Orleans, but injuries to Devon Witherspoon and Nick Emmanwori could blunt Seattle’s secondary edge. Spencer Rattler and the Saints offense have found traction, and the SportsLine model assigns a 38% upset chance for New Orleans—a surprisingly credible figure for a road test. The model’s Week 3 survivor pick diverges from Seattle, suggesting a one-score outcome with Seattle at about 62% win probability.

The slate features seven 5+ point spreads, including Dolphins-Bills, Packers-Browns, Falcons-Panthers, Jets-Bucs, Saints-Seahawks, Chiefs-Giants, and Lions-Ravens, underscoring how survivor players will chase value. The model touts a long, earned track record (10,000 simulations, 37-17 on top picks since 2024) and is the guiding beacon for those locking Week 3 picks, with promos noted for new users.

Josh Simmons illness kept him limited in practice as KC prepared for Week 3 against the New York Giants; status could go either way, with the Chiefs hopeful he plays. If he can’t go, Wanya Morris or Jaylon Moore would slide in at left tackle, testing KC’s protection and potentially shifting the run-pass balance.

Fantasy managers should monitor updates, as LT stability can swing Mahomes’ timing, the play-action game, and Isiah Pacheco’s rushing lanes in a pivotal matchup.