Keyon Martin’s pick-six highlighted Week 3 of the 2025 NFL preseason for the Ravens, underscoring his standout rookie showcase with strong coverage. Antwaun Powell-Ryland and Marlowe Wax flashed for the Eagles and Chargers, respectively, while Malachi Moore, Tez Johnson, Jamaal Pritchett, Tru Edwards, Coleman Owen, and J.R. Singleton joined the wave of top Week 3 rookies. The batch hints at fantasy-friendly depth in the defensive backfield, receivers, and edge/OL positions as rosters take shape.

The Vikings traded Harrison Phillips to the Jets for a pair of sixth-round picks (2026, 2027) and a 2027 seventh-round pick, earning a B grade from ESPN for both teams. Minnesota leaned on cap relief and depth at defensive tackle, while New York added a solid run-stopper with leadership qualities. Phillips’ departure raises questions about replacing his locker-room intangibles in Minnesota as the team pivots toward Hargrave and Allen.

ESPN’s grade reflects Minnesota’s current cap crunch and the interior-DT surplus, plus the Jets’ need to bolster their run defense. Minnesota’s move preserves flexibility for 2026 while Jets fans gain a veteran presence inside. The narrative centers on how leadership and chemistry translate to on-field impact for IDP and fantasy planners.

Jets eighth in the NFL waiver-priority order on cut-down day, with 30 other teams ahead of and behind them in a 32-team pecking order. The list sets the stage for buyers and sellers on players released as rosters compress to 53. Expect claim activity to hinge on depth at wide receiver and edge defender, plus any hidden contributors who can fill special teams roles. The Jets’ position could dictate which low-cost veterans and practice-squad candidates land with them or drift elsewhere.

While the waiver flow is the headline, fantasy managers should monitor which teams target shifty backs, return specialists, or situational receivers who could push for early-season roles if they clear waivers. With the Jets in the mix, this week’s moves could unlock surprise adds or safe stashes, especially for leagues that reward kick returns and punt coverage talent along with standard offensive roles.

NFL cut-down day unveils a 2025 waiver wire order as teams trim from 90 to 53, shaping early-season fantasy rosters. The Titans sit first in line, followed by Cleveland through Minnesota, with the Bills watching closely as claims unfold. Buffalo began releasing players to clear space, knowing every waiver move can alter depth charts and Week 1 value.

By Wednesday, teams will learn if their claims stick or if a competitor snagged the player first. For fantasy managers, this ladder matters for early waivers, especially at wide receiver and defensive back, where a late cut or a surprise street free agent can become a Week 1 difference maker for Buffalo and the league alike.