TB rookie Emeka Egbuka flashed explosiveness early, piling up a 29-yard TD game and a 67-yard, two-TD performance last week, but hip and groin woes threaten Week 3 when the Jets visit. TB’s injury report also includes Luke Goedeke (foot), Cody Mauch (knee) and Calijah Kancey (pectoral), with Kancey likely out for the season after IR placement. TB’s air game remains veteran-led with Evans, Shepard and Irving factoring heavily; Jets QB Justin Fields is out, Tyrod Taylor to start, reshaping Week 3 fantasy dynamics in a pivotal matchup.

With Egbuka’s availability murky, the Buccaneers lean on Evans and Irving as primary targets, while Shepard serves as a steady secondary option. The Jets, now led by Tyrod Taylor, bring a different dynamic on offense, banking on the defense to slow TB’s passing attack. The injury-riddled TB trenches could tilt game flow, elevating or capping TB’s fantasy upside depending on practice status and playability of the rookie and injured linemen.

Baker Mayfield shrugged off a scary left‑leg scare after a 3rd‑and‑10 scramble, guiding Tampa Bay to a 20‑19 comeback win as Week 3 looms. He wore a compression sleeve and called the leg “great” while walking through practice—a good sign for a QB who adds rushing upside when healthy enough to run.

Rachaad White absorbed a nasty hit on a Mayfield fumble but bounced back to punch in a late 2‑yard TD, underscoring the Buccaneers’ willingness to ride him down the stretch. Injury notes around Luke Goedeke and Emeka Egbuka add risk to Tampa Bay’s Week 3 game plan vs. the Jets, so monitor practice reports closely for lineup implications.

Injury chatter aside, the Bucs’ offense remains a higher‑variance play with Mayfield’s grit and the team’s depth at pass catcher facing a critical Week 3 test. Expect a game plan that leans on volume and red‑zone opportunities, but be ready to pivot if any setback emerges in practice.

Patriots fans gauge Week 3 confidence after a Week 2 win over the Dolphins that snapped a rough start. Initial optimism cooled after Week 1, but Vrabel’s first NE victory revived belief in a quicker rebuild. The Dolphins’ stumble and Seattle’s recent surge add context, while the Jets’ Aaron Rodgers era looms as a critical AFC East benchmark. Week 3 becomes a true test of offense, defense, and coaching edge for fantasy value.

Fantasy managers will watch play-calling, usage splits, and time of possession to gauge Week 3 upside for Patriots players and the surrounding matchup dynamics. The slate tightens quickly, so leverage and pace could define this young offense’s fantasy upside.

James Cook is the Bills' engine, posting 237 yards from scrimmage and 5.2 YPC through two games with three rushing TDs, turning tough runs into long gains and keeping Buffalo's offense rolling.

Keon Coleman lauds his vision and balance; Josh Allen calls him an absolute stud who makes the team better, while Cook signed a four-year extension in August and looks primed for prime form with two prior 1,000-yard seasons on his resume.

His early pace hints at high-end fantasy upside if workload stays steady, making Cook a prominent target in season-long and DFS lineups as Buffalo leans on the run-game punch.