Jets-Buccaneers Week 3 injury notes reshape fantasy plans. Fields is out with concussion for the Jets; Gardner may miss snaps with a groin issue while Adams, Carter II, and others swing between limited and full participation. On Tampa Bay, Godwin and Wirfs are out, Mayfield will play through a foot issue, and Egbuka is questionable, forcing new targets and depth roles. Depth players and game script will drive DFS and flex decisions on both sides.

Week 3 IDP waivers lean toward seasoned tacklers and immediate-need pass rushers as Highsmith heads to IR. Demario Davis remains a steady tackle machine, while Nick Herbig’s rise in Pittsburgh looks locked in after the Highsmith injury. Harold Landry and Carl Granderson bring high upside in shallow formats, with Stingley, Gardner-Johnson and Jourdan Lewis among the most promising DB adds. Deep leagues should eye Swayze Bozeman, and even ebbs of safety value like Hawkins or Dugger could carve roles. E.J. Speed offers a system play for mid-ROSTER depth.

Baker Mayfield engineered the game-winning drive to lift the Buccaneers over the Texans 20-19, erasing a 19-14 deficit with a late surge and a gutsy fourth-down scramble. The run game sparked Tampa Bay, with Bucky Irving and Rachaad White combining for 136 yards and White punching in the decisive score. Houston’s offense stalled despite a strong defensive effort; CJ Stroud struggled under pressure, and Houston’s kicking misfires kept the game close until the end.

Emeka Egbuka starts for Tampa Bay in Week 1, pairing with Mike Evans as Godwin rehabs. With Jalen McMillan out, Egbuka’s debut role boosts the rookie’s fantasy upside and solidifies TB’s WR mix behind Evans. Expect a heavier Evans workload and a potential early-season overperformance from the rookie on returns. On the line, Wirfs is likely out opener, with Chukwuma and Klein stepping in as swing tackles. Haason Reddick debuts at outside linebacker, and Dennis/Tykee Smith anchor the middle and safety fronts, respectively, while Winfield Jr. relishes a familiar playmaking role. Special teams feature Riley Dixon, Chase McLaughlin, Kameron Johnson on returns, with Tucker and Egbuka contributing in the return game.

New IDP season signals big linebacker and defensive back role shifts from camp, with green-dot callers boosting floor for many. Several rookies won starting jobs while others require tempered expectations. This hub tracks 2025 risers and fallers, outlining clear targets, risk flags, and rookie notes to sharpen Week 1 lineups and dynasty taxi strategies.