PFF’s Week 2 rookie stock report highlights Hawes as the top-graded rookie tight end (Bills), with elite run-blocking in zone schemes and solid receiving efficiency. Campbell stands out for the Eagles in coverage and run defense, while Warren provides Colts with a strong receiving and blocking profile. The piece also flags Membou, Schwesinger, Watts, McMillan, Johnson, Campbell (Patriots), Parrish, Sampson, and Sanker as early-impact players shaping rookie fantasy value.

Justin Fields is in concussion protocol after Week 2, making Week 3 unlikely for the Jets' starter. If Fields can’t go, Tyrod Taylor would helm the offense, elevating the value of Jets playmakers but capping Fields’ ceiling for this week. Stash Fields in IR if possible and prepare to pivot to safer Week 3 options. The piece also maps a concrete path for Week 3 starts, including Penix, Jones, and Mac Jones, plus situational streaming notes for Jets fans and fantasy bettors.

Washington Commanders face a sizable reshuffle on the defensive line after Deatrich Wise's season ending injury. Dan Quinn says the unit will mix bigger, versatile bodies and move players around to compensate for the edge loss. Armstrong should start on the edge opposite, Holmes adds depth, Baptiste and Martin supply size, and Payne or Newton could slide outside in certain packages. The plan targets slowing big runners while preserving pressure.

Steelers face a banged-up defense and a run-game question as they head to New England. Four concerns loom: injuries cripple Pittsburgh’s frontline, Warren could inherit a feature role, Rodgers’ presence casts a long shadow, and coaching decisions may decide the game plan. The piece leans into a Warren-led workload as a potential catalyst for fantasy upside, while noting New England’s momentum after a win and the risk of tactical overcoaching.

Week 3’s fantasy defense slate centers on streaming value and clear starts, led by Green Bay, Seattle, Buffalo, and Indianapolis in Tier 1 with favorable matchups and strong pressure outputs. Expect continued sack-heavy games from these units, plus solid floor from the Falcons, Buccaneers, and Chiefs. Tier 2 adds Vikings, Texans, and Cardinals in matchups that carry swing potential if pass rush and turnover luck align. Tier 3 brings Commanders, Steelers, and Eagles in sturdy, mix-and-match starts. Tier 4-6 caution managers to seek safer streams or deeper-league plays and exploit waiver opportunities.

Key Week 3 takeaways: target defenses with high sack rates and favorable implied game scripts, especially when facing rookie QBs or O-lines with documented struggles. Watch injury reports and quarterback status closely, as even small changes can swing a D/ST’s Week 3 upside. This guide emphasizes tiered rankings, waiver adds, and start/sit decisions to help fantasy managers optimize lineups and shave points off potential losses.