Seattle’s Week 3 status hinges on Devon Witherspoon and Nick Emmanwori not practicing Wednesday, raising questions about the boundary and safety roles against New Orleans. Mike Macdonald previously expressed optimism they could return soon, but the lack of practice time adds risk for Seattle’s secondary in a key early-season test.

From a fantasy angle, depth takes on urgency as Seattle could lean on reserve backs and safeties if the two remain limited. Monitor late-week updates for lineup decisions and DFS exposures, especially if Chicago? No, New Orleans presents a balanced attack that could test the Seahawks’ back end. Stay nimble with rosters and be ready to pivot if practice reports shift.

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.

Week 3’s fantasy projections spotlight a mix of proven stars and promising sleepers, emphasizing how lineup decisions can swing on a single midweek update. Josh Allen and other top signal-callers carry high floors, while Cam Skattebo’s rise in New York Giants’ backfield signals a potential late-summer breakout. Quinshon Judkins starts for Cleveland, but the Week 3 matchup against Green Bay tempers upside. Kyle Pitts shows renewed target share, and Kenneth Walker III’s committee reduces ceiling, nudging him toward RB3 territory in tougher spots.

Injuries and workload notes shape the slate: Rashee Rice could return to a fuller role, Dylan Sampson sits as a playable RB2 in deeper formats, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s WR usage remains a fringe-week consideration. Stay hooked to rankings and alerts via the app for live updates and lineups that maximize Week 3 value.