Matchup Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 3

Matchup previews compiled by Dave Kluge with all of the news and notes pertinent to Week 3 of fantasy football

Dave Kluge's Matchup Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 3 Dave Kluge Published 09/20/2024

There's a lot of NFL news to sift through. We compile all of the fantasy-relevant news and notes you'll need in a bulleted list of matchup previews.

Read along with an accompanying podcast from Dave Kluge and Jeff Bell as they dive deep into this week's biggest storylines.

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Bye Weeks

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Thursday Night Football

New England Patriots @ New York Jets

Sunday Early Games - Sunday, 1:00 pm ET

New York Giants @ Cleveland Browns

Chicago Bears @ Indianapolis Colts

Houston Texans @ Minnesota Vikings

Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints

Los Angeles Chargers @ Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Justin Herbert (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday, ankle was heavily taped and he was not doing team drills, HC Jim Harbaugh expects him to play
  • Hayden Hurst (ankle) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Joshua Palmer (elbow/calf) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Russell Wilson (calf) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Roman Wilson (ankle) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • MyCole Pruitt (knee) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday

Denver Broncos @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Greg Dulcich (knee/ankle) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • Josh Reynolds (Achilles) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • Adam Trautman (shoulder) limited Wendesday, full participant Thursday
  • Devaughn Vele (ribs) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • Rachaad White (groin) limited Wednesday and Thursday

Green Bay Packers @ Tennessee Titans

  • Josh Jacobs (back) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Jordan Love (knee) limited Wednesday and Thursday, “50/50” to play
  • Tucker Kraft (shoulder) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Jayden Reed (calf) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
  • Tyjae Spears (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday, considered day-to-day
  • HC Brian Callahan wants to get DeAndre Hopkins more involved

Sunday Afternoon Games - Sunday, 4:05-4:25 pm ET

Carolina Panthers @ Las Vegas Raiders

Miami Dolphins @ Seattle Seahawks

Detroit Lions @ Arizona Cardinals

Baltimore Ravens @ Dallas Cowboys

  • Deonte Harty (calf) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Keaton Mitchell mentioned on social media that he was running 20 mph during recent workout
  • CeeDee Lamb (ankle) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • Brandin Cooks (rest) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • Jake Ferguson (knee) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Dalvin Cook has impressed the coaching staff since joining practice squad

San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams

  • Deebo Samuel Sr. (calf) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, likely out a few weeks
  • George Kittle (hamstring) did not practice Thursday
  • Cooper Kupp (ankle) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, in a boot, may avoid IR

Sunday Night Football - Sunday, 8:20 pm ET

Kansas City Chiefs @ Atlanta Falcons

Monday Night Football - Sunday, 8:15 pm ET

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Buffalo Bills

  • Evan Engram (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, “a little bit further away from returning” per HC Doug Pederson
  • Tank Bigsby (shoulder) limited Thursday, expected to be fine
  • Josh Allen (left hand) practicing in full
  • Ty Johnson (knee) practicing in full

Washington Commanders @ Cincinnati Bengals

 

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