Week 3 spotlights a primetime parade: Buffalo hosts Miami on Thursday as the lone double-digit spread (Bills -12.5). Sunday Night features New York against Kansas City, while Monday Night pits Baltimore against Detroit. A slate of marquee matchups—Patriots at Steelers, Eagles at Rams, Bears at Cowboys—gives fantasy managers a wealth of angles. The sportsbook scene is rich with promos from DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, FanDuel and Fanatics. SportsLine's model leans Steelers to cover Patriots, Chiefs to win at the Giants, and Ravens-Lions to go Over, underscoring high-scoring ceilings and key DFS targets like Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jared Goff.

Denver fell to No.16 in USA TODAY's NFL power rankings after Week 2, a 29-28 loss to Indianapolis, exposing offensive concerns as they head to Los Angeles to face the Chargers.

Bo Nix targets Troy Franklin as the primary weapon, and Franklin's rising production hints at a growing fantasy role for Denver's pass catchers.

Across the AFC West, Chargers No.6, Chiefs No.8, Raiders No.23; Eagles No.1 and Miami No.32 define the league. Week 3's Broncos-Chargers matchup will shape early-season fantasy decisions.

Baltimore’s edge depth is being squeezed. The Ravens drafted Mike Green as a potential internal fix, but veteran options Za’Darius Smith (to Philadelphia) and Jadeveon Clowney (to Dallas) won’t be landing in Baltimore. Kyle Van Noy’s injury further thins the rotation, leaving Baltimore with a scarce free-agent market and a need to rely on internal development and creative schemes to pressure quartebacks early this season.

Through two games the pass rush has produced just three sacks (25th in the league), and the team must prove it can generate timely pressure without seasoned reinforcements. While Week 2’s rebound helps, the immediate path to consistent pressure remains unsettled, and fantasy managers should watch Green’s growth and potential scheme tweaks closely as the season unfolds.

Bottom line: panic is unnecessary, but the Ravens’ defensive plan hinges on rapid internal progression and smart coaching to compensate for a capped market and missing veteran options.

The Tush Push controversy surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles remains loud but unresolved as 2025 rolls in. After a Week 2 usage that sparked social and broadcast outcry, the play isn’t banned, but the chatter continues about safety, officiating, and whether it’s a legitimate football play. Bill Cowher joined the Dan Patrick Show, calling it a scrum and urging a change before a catastrophic injury forces action. Week 3 is likely to amplify the debate and test fantasy projections tied to goal-line touches.

For fantasy managers, the situation signals potential shifts in short-yardage workloads, red-zone dynamics, and the value of backfield and QB sneaks across Philly and possibly the league. Stay tuned for any official tweaks or shifts in usage that could tilt week-to-week projections.