Thu Sep 28 9:58pm ET
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was limited in practice Thursday for the second straight day to a sore right (throwing) shoulder.
Watson did some light throwing Thursday after completely resting the right shoulder at Wednesday's practice, according to local reporters.
The Browns are still expecting Watson to play Sunday against the visiting Baltimore Ravens.
"We'll see how he feels when we get out there," Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said Thursday, per the Akron Beacon Journal. "We're confident he'll be able to go Sunday. We will see how he's feeling today when we get out."
Watson has completed 63.7 percent of his passes for 678 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions this season for Cleveland (2-1). He had his best outing of the year in Week 3, when he completed 27 of 33 passes for 289 yards, two touchdowns and no picks in a 27-3 beatdown of the Tennessee Titans.
The New Orleans Saints defense/special teams has been a solid fantasy option throughout the first three weeks, and that should remain the case going into Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wide receiver Rashid Shaheed returned a punt for a touchdown in Week 3, boosting the D/ST point total. New Orleans also has not allowed more than 18 points all season long. They consistently apply pressure (eight sacks) and force turnovers (five), which could cause quarterback Baker Mayfield to struggle. Confidently fire up the Saints D/ST in Week 4.
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New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell leads the team in receptions (11) among the wide receiver position this season but isn't gathering the yards (47) needed to be fantasy-relevant. All of his work has been at or near the line of scrimmage. The longest catch for the ex-Colt has gone for just nine yards. The entire Giants' passing game has been a mess and the coaches may begin looking elsewhere for production. Second-year receiver Wan'Dale Robinson saw his first action of the season in Week 3 and earned five targets on just 11 snaps. His playing time could cut into Campbell's snaps. Campbell should remain on the waiver wire across all non-Dynasty fantasy football formats.
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Dynasty | David Montgomery had 121 yards and three touchdowns in Detroit's road win against Green Bay. Dynasty Analysis: The whopping 32 carries are the number that's really important to dynasty managers as Jahmyr Gibbs logged just eight carries on the night. Montgomery is clearly the Lions best option near the goal line and it looks like he could be a major bargain in dynasty leagues this year as a player who many thought would be part of a 50/50 committee attack at best. His ranking of RB26 is likely going to start moving back up as a result.
Dynasty | Jahmyr Gibbs had 40 yards on eight carries and added four catches for 11 yards in Detroit's win against Green Bay. Dynasty Analysis: The numbers were fine on the night but David Montgomery returned and had a massive 30 total touches for the Lions in the win. It's clear Detroit sees Gibbs as a luxury player at the moment and are more than content riding Montgomery until the wheels come off. While his dynasty value is stable at the moment, short-term expectations need be tempered mightily, Gibbs comes in as our RB4 at the moment but that's likely going to start going down soon should he remain this far behind Montgomery.
Dynasty | Aaron Jones returned to action and posted just 18 rushing yards in Green Bay's stunning home loss against Detroit. Dynasty Analysis: He "added" one catch for -4 yards on the night. It was a disappointing return for Jones, who split the backfield pretty evenly with AJ Dillon. Brighter days should be ahead but this was a stark reminder the Packers could see themselves in more negative game scripts with Jordan Love at the helm instead of Aaron Rodgers. Jones' ranking of RB18 seems stable but we'll need to see more to solidify that.
Dynasty | Packers receiver Romeo Doubs had nine catches for 95 yards in Green Bay's loss to Detroit. Dynasty Analysis: Doubs was a PPR dynamo in this one as his performance was about as good as it gets without a touchdown. Christian Watson made his return but it was Doubs who established himself as Jordan Love's favorite target. It's early in the year, but the 20/224/3 line through four games makes it look like this could be the year he breaks through and establishes himself as a weekly starter in dynasty leagues. Time will tell, but his ranking of WR63 is clearly on the rise.
Dynasty | Packers receiver Christian Watson had just two catches for 25 yards and a touchdown in Green Bay's loss to Detroit. Dynasty Analysis: Watson's season debut was salvaged with a short touchdown but he was mostly an afterthought on the night. This should change moving forward as he gets his sea legs under him a bit. Dynasty managers shouldn't panic as his ranking of WR27 seems pretty stable.
Dynasty | Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed 23-of-36 passes for 246 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in Green Bay's TNF loss to Detroit. Dynasty Analysis: After a hot start to the season, Love has struggled in his last two games, throwing for just two touchdowns and posting his first three interceptions on the season. Love has still shown some solid promise this season but he's going to need to be better to solidify his position as Green Bay's long-term answer. A Monday night test against the Raiders will be must-see TV for anyone interested in seeing where his QB21 value may move.
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo will look to turn it around in Week 4 after missing kicks in back-to-back games. The All-Pro kicker made 2-of-3 field goal attempts last week in the loss to the Detroit Lions. Before that, Koo missed an extra point attempt in the season opener, but fantasy managers shouldn't panic. Koo has been a reliable option for quite some time. He'll look to rebound against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable using Koo as a streaming option.
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New York Giants tight end Darren Waller has endured a rocky start to his tenure with the G-Men. In two of the three contests this season, the veteran has only secured three catches. Those games resulted in blowout losses. In the Giants' lone win, Waller put together a respectable stat line of six catches for 76 yards. It appears that the Pro Bowler goes as the rest of the Giants' offense goes. This game projects to be a closer contest and Seattle has a shaky secondary. Waller should get ample opportunities to make plays for this struggling offense. He's ranked as a top-5 option at the tight end position for Week 4.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) appears ready to return from the PUP list, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder. The 24-year-old was placed on the PUP list ahead of Week 1 due to an ankle issue. He reportedly looks great and has been moving around well lately. It certainly appears that Taylor is ready to get back on the field. He won't be eligible to return until Week 5, so that means at least one more week of Zack Moss as the starter. However, Taylor also requested a trade before being placed on the PUP list. It's unclear if he has any intentions of suiting up for the Colts again. Taylor physically appears ready to play, but who knows when he'll actually suit up again.
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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is experiencing a rough start to the 2023 season but draws the Seattle Seahawks at home in Week 4. Seattle has allowed the second-most passing yards (984) on the season which could help Jones and the rest of the offense get back on track. Through three games, the 26-year-old has thrown just two touchdowns compared to four interceptions. Jones' 8.9 yards per completion is his lowest average across his five seasons. The ex-Duke Blue Devil is the QB22 so far this season. However, due to the matchup, Jones is viewed as a low-end QB1 for the week.
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New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson has been quiet through the first three weeks of the 2023 season, grabbing seven receptions for just 61 yards. Johnson has struggled to draw adequate volume with Michael Thomas healthy and with Rashid Shaheed emerging as an offensive weapon. While the tight end position is bleak aside from the top of the board, look elsewhere to make a dart throw in Week 4. Both New Orleans-Tampa Bay matchups last season failed to clear 33 total points, and this will again likely be a defensive battle as the division rivals go head-to-head.
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek (Achilles) was unable to practice on Thursday. This marks the second day in a row that Skowronek has missed due to a lingering Achilles issue. The third-year receiver saw some action with the team last year, but has been barely used in the passing game this season. So far, Skowronek has two receptions for 13 yards in three games. He has mainly been a special teams player and it'll probably stay that way. His availability probably won't have much of an impact for the Week 4 matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts.
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New Orleans Saints rookie kicker Blake Grupe missed the first field goal of his career at a critical moment, blowing a 46-yard attempt wide right that would have given New Orleans a late lead against Green Bay. It is the only missed field goal of his career to date, as he is now 6-for-7. With Jameis Winston likely under center this week, Grupe should see plenty of field goal opportunities. It could be a bounce-back week for the rookie kicker. He is a startable option in Week 4.
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has remained consistent throughout his career. While his numbers have fallen since his prime years, he is still garnering a 25.7% target share on the season with an average of 8.7 targets per game. That volume alone is enough to warrant a fantasy start. The concern is his efficiency with that volume, as his average yards per reception is at a career-low 9.2. PPR leagues reward receptions, making Thomas a valuable flex option, but he has yet to score a touchdown in 2023 and has not yet cleared 61 receiving yards in a game. Start him in PPR leagues with a safe floor, but know that his upside is limited.
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Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (quad) was a full participant during Thursday's practice. The three-time All-Pro has not played since Week 1 of last season. He tore his quad in his left leg during the game and has been unable to play since then. Adams was listed as questionable last week, but ended up sitting out. It appears he's on track to return to the field for the Monday night matchup versus the New York Giants. His return would be a significant boost for the Seahawks secondary.
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New Orleans Saints second-year wide receiver Rashid Shaheed had another explosive play in Week 3, returning a punt 76 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter. Aside from that, he made no impact. Shaheed was targeted twice but failed to haul in any of his targets, and also had one carry for no gain. New Orleans continues to creatively weave the speedy receiver into their offense, but his volume is not currently at a level to where he can be trusted in lineups. If Shaheed is started in Week 4 you are banking on a big play, which he has been more than capable of, but be aware that he could easily bust. Avoid Shaheed when possible.
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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will make his season debut on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after missing the first three games of the season due to suspension. The 28-year-old will likely lead the backfield, although rookie Kendre Miller and gadget player Taysom Hill could mix in as well. The Tampa run defense is no slouch, and Kamara may have to find some passing game usage in order to put up an efficient fantasy day. He ranks in flex range in his return to action and will be an intriguing player to monitor going forward.
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New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller made his NFL debut last week, rushing nine times for 34 yards against the Green Bay Packers. Miller split work with Tony Jones Jr. and Taysom Hill, and veteran Alvin Kamara returns to the fold this week. While the third-rounder is an intriguing player to keep stashed, he cannot be inserted into lineups this week due to the uncertainty around his role. Monitor the Saints' backfield usage over the next few weeks to see if the rookie carves out a fantasy-relevant role alongside Kamara.
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