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September 16, 2025
Houston Texans: What went wrong on offense in loss to Bucs
Jonathan M. Alexander
Houston Chronicle
Given the Texans' red-zone struggles, who are the best under-the-radar fantasy plays to pivot to in Week 3?With the schedule ahead (Jaguars, Titans, Ravens), should fantasy managers bench Texans pass-catchers?Does Vita Vea's disruption on early downs indicate more success for TB’s defense against Houston’s offense?What adjustments in OC Nick Caley’s play-calling could unlock better red-zone efficiency for Houston?
Mentions:
@Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL
@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL
@Cameron Jackson | Houston Texans | NFL
@Cameron Jackson | Houston Texans | NFL
@Darius Slayton | Houston Texans | NFL
@Darius Slayton | Houston Texans | NFL
@Mike Evans | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Mike Evans | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Nick Chubb | Houston Texans | NFL
@Nick Chubb | Houston Texans | NFL
@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL
@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL
@Vita Vea | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Vita Vea | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/art..
September 16, 2025
Top 15 NFL rookies through Week 2
Lauren Gray
PFF
Which rookie TE in Week 2 is the clearest long-term fantasy blocker-and-snap contributor to watch?Which rookie LB has emerged as the most versatile early-season contributor for fantasy upside?Which rookie WR is trending as the Panthers’ primary explosive-play option through Week 2?Which rookie OT stands out most in pass protection and run-blocking for fantasy implications?Which rookie CB has shown the most immediate impact in coverage and is a potential breakout candidate?
Mentions:
@Armand Membou | New York Jets | NFL
@Armand Membou | New York Jets | NFL
@Carson Schwesinger | Cleveland Browns | NFL
@Carson Schwesinger | Cleveland Browns | NFL
@Dylan Sampson | Cleveland Browns | NFL
@Dylan Sampson | Cleveland Browns | NFL
@Jackson Hawes | Buffalo Bills | NFL
@Jackson Hawes | Buffalo Bills | NFL
@Jacob Parrish | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Jacob Parrish | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Jihaad Campbell | Philadelphia Eagles | NFL
@Jihaad Campbell | Philadelphia Eagles | NFL
@Jonas Sanker | New Orleans Saints | NFL
@Jonas Sanker | New Orleans Saints | NFL
@Tetairoa McMillan | Carolina Panthers | NFL
@Tetairoa McMillan | Carolina Panthers | NFL
@Tyler Warren | Indianapolis Colts | NFL
@Tyler Warren | Indianapolis Colts | NFL
@Will Campbell | New England Patriots | NFL
@Will Campbell | New England Patriots | NFL
@Will Johnson | Arizona Cardinals | NFL
@Will Johnson | Arizona Cardinals | NFL
@Xavier Watts | Atlanta Falcons | NFL
@Xavier Watts | Atlanta Falcons | NFL
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-top-15-rookies-week-2..
September 16, 2025
Week 2 Monday Night Football Statistical Review: Buccaneers drop Texans, Chargers smother Raiders and Geno Smith
Timo Riske
PFF
How should fantasy managers gauge Mayfield's late-game ceiling in the Buccaneers' upcoming schedule?Does Bucky Irving's presence split carries enough to hurt White's fantasy value?What does three picks for Geno Smith imply for Seahawks' passing game next week?Is the Chargers' defense a must-ride streamer in the coming weeks?
Mentions:
@Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
Houston Texans | NFL
Houston Texans | NFL
Las Vegas Raiders | NFL
Las Vegas Raiders | NFL
Los Angeles Chargers | NFL
Los Angeles Chargers | NFL
@Rachaad White | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Rachaad White | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
Seattle Seahawks | NFL
Seattle Seahawks | NFL
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-2-monday-night-f..
September 16, 2025
Fantasy football waiver wire: 4 D/STs to consider for Week 3 | SB Nation
Chet Gresham
SB Nation
Which Week 3 D/ST waiver target offers the best overall upside given the matchups?Which Week 3 D/ST should managers prioritize on the waiver wire for a two-week window?How should Week 3 D/ST choices influence broader fantasy-roster strategy?Which specific factors should fantasy managers track to maximize Week 3 D/ST value?
Mentions:
@Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers | NFL
@Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers | NFL
Green Bay Packers | NFL
Green Bay Packers | NFL
New England Patriots | NFL
New England Patriots | NFL
Seattle Seahawks | NFL
Seattle Seahawks | NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
https://www.sbnation.com/fantasy/1080257/fantasy-f..
September 16, 2025
NFC South: Falcons trail Bucs in standings entering Week 3
@TheFalconsWire
Falcons Wire
Based on Week 2 standings, what is the Falcons' path to a 2-1 record and how could that influence Week 3 fantasy upside?Which teams lead the NFC South after Week 2 and how does that shape Week 3 DFS exposure?Which Saints player benefited most from Rattler's Week 2 start, and what does that imply for Week 3?What Week 3 divisional test should fantasy managers target in the NFC South?
Mentions:
Arizona Cardinals | NFL
Arizona Cardinals | NFL
Atlanta Falcons | NFL
Atlanta Falcons | NFL
Carolina Panthers | NFL
Carolina Panthers | NFL
Houston Texans | NFL
Houston Texans | NFL
Minnesota Vikings | NFL
Minnesota Vikings | NFL
New Orleans Saints | NFL
New Orleans Saints | NFL
San Francisco 49ers | NFL
San Francisco 49ers | NFL
@Spencer Rattler | New Orleans Saints | NFL
@Spencer Rattler | New Orleans Saints | NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
https://thefalconswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n..
September 16, 2025
Houston Texans: What went wrong on offense in loss to Bucs
Jonathan M. Alexander
Houston Chronicle
Given the Texans' red-zone struggles, who are the best under-the-radar fantasy plays to pivot to in Week 3?With the schedule ahead (Jaguars, Titans, Ravens), should fantasy managers bench Texans pass-catchers?Does Vita Vea's disruption on early downs indicate more success for TB’s defense against Houston’s offense?What adjustments in OC Nick Caley’s play-calling could unlock better red-zone efficiency for Houston?
Mentions:
@Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL
@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL
@Cameron Jackson | Houston Texans | NFL
@Cameron Jackson | Houston Texans | NFL
@Darius Slayton | Houston Texans | NFL
@Darius Slayton | Houston Texans | NFL
@Mike Evans | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Mike Evans | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Nick Chubb | Houston Texans | NFL
@Nick Chubb | Houston Texans | NFL
@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL
@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL
@Vita Vea | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Vita Vea | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/art..
September 16, 2025
Top 15 NFL rookies through Week 2
Lauren Gray
PFF
Which rookie TE in Week 2 is the clearest long-term fantasy blocker-and-snap contributor to watch?Which rookie LB has emerged as the most versatile early-season contributor for fantasy upside?Which rookie WR is trending as the Panthers’ primary explosive-play option through Week 2?Which rookie OT stands out most in pass protection and run-blocking for fantasy implications?Which rookie CB has shown the most immediate impact in coverage and is a potential breakout candidate?
Mentions:
@Armand Membou | New York Jets | NFL
@Armand Membou | New York Jets | NFL
@Carson Schwesinger | Cleveland Browns | NFL
@Carson Schwesinger | Cleveland Browns | NFL
@Dylan Sampson | Cleveland Browns | NFL
@Dylan Sampson | Cleveland Browns | NFL
@Jackson Hawes | Buffalo Bills | NFL
@Jackson Hawes | Buffalo Bills | NFL
@Jacob Parrish | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Jacob Parrish | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Jihaad Campbell | Philadelphia Eagles | NFL
@Jihaad Campbell | Philadelphia Eagles | NFL
@Jonas Sanker | New Orleans Saints | NFL
@Jonas Sanker | New Orleans Saints | NFL
@Tetairoa McMillan | Carolina Panthers | NFL
@Tetairoa McMillan | Carolina Panthers | NFL
@Tyler Warren | Indianapolis Colts | NFL
@Tyler Warren | Indianapolis Colts | NFL
@Will Campbell | New England Patriots | NFL
@Will Campbell | New England Patriots | NFL
@Will Johnson | Arizona Cardinals | NFL
@Will Johnson | Arizona Cardinals | NFL
@Xavier Watts | Atlanta Falcons | NFL
@Xavier Watts | Atlanta Falcons | NFL
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-top-15-rookies-week-2..
September 16, 2025
Week 2 Monday Night Football Statistical Review: Buccaneers drop Texans, Chargers smother Raiders and Geno Smith
Timo Riske
PFF
How should fantasy managers gauge Mayfield's late-game ceiling in the Buccaneers' upcoming schedule?Does Bucky Irving's presence split carries enough to hurt White's fantasy value?What does three picks for Geno Smith imply for Seahawks' passing game next week?Is the Chargers' defense a must-ride streamer in the coming weeks?
Mentions:
@Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
Houston Texans | NFL
Houston Texans | NFL
Las Vegas Raiders | NFL
Las Vegas Raiders | NFL
Los Angeles Chargers | NFL
Los Angeles Chargers | NFL
@Rachaad White | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
@Rachaad White | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
Seattle Seahawks | NFL
Seattle Seahawks | NFL
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-2-monday-night-f..
September 16, 2025
Fantasy football waiver wire: 4 D/STs to consider for Week 3 | SB Nation
Chet Gresham
SB Nation
Which Week 3 D/ST waiver target offers the best overall upside given the matchups?Which Week 3 D/ST should managers prioritize on the waiver wire for a two-week window?How should Week 3 D/ST choices influence broader fantasy-roster strategy?Which specific factors should fantasy managers track to maximize Week 3 D/ST value?
Mentions:
@Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers | NFL
@Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers | NFL
Green Bay Packers | NFL
Green Bay Packers | NFL
New England Patriots | NFL
New England Patriots | NFL
Seattle Seahawks | NFL
Seattle Seahawks | NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
https://www.sbnation.com/fantasy/1080257/fantasy-f..
September 16, 2025
NFC South: Falcons trail Bucs in standings entering Week 3
@TheFalconsWire
Falcons Wire
Based on Week 2 standings, what is the Falcons' path to a 2-1 record and how could that influence Week 3 fantasy upside?Which teams lead the NFC South after Week 2 and how does that shape Week 3 DFS exposure?Which Saints player benefited most from Rattler's Week 2 start, and what does that imply for Week 3?What Week 3 divisional test should fantasy managers target in the NFC South?
Mentions:
Arizona Cardinals | NFL
Arizona Cardinals | NFL
Atlanta Falcons | NFL
Atlanta Falcons | NFL
Carolina Panthers | NFL
Carolina Panthers | NFL
Houston Texans | NFL
Houston Texans | NFL
Minnesota Vikings | NFL
Minnesota Vikings | NFL
New Orleans Saints | NFL
New Orleans Saints | NFL
San Francisco 49ers | NFL
San Francisco 49ers | NFL
@Spencer Rattler | New Orleans Saints | NFL
@Spencer Rattler | New Orleans Saints | NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
https://thefalconswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n..
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: