What We Saw Roundup – Week 3

We watched every NFL Week 3 game so you don't have to – Here's What We Saw!

Brett Ford
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Series Navigation
Introduction
Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
Falcons @ Packers
Panthers @ Browns
Bengals @ Steelers
Titans @ Giants
Vikings @ Buccaneers
Patriots @ Jaguars
Chiefs @ Dolphins
Texans @ Colts
Jets @ Lions
Chargers @ Bills
Seahawks @ Commanders
Cardinals @ 49ers
Ravens @ Cowboys
Raiders @ Saints
Rams @ Broncos

AFC

Baltimore Ravens

Mark Andrews (BAL) vs. DAL: 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 24 Yards

Matthew Hibner (BAL) vs. DAL: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 23 Yards, TD

Josh Cuevas (BAL) vs. DAL: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 14 Yards

It was a run-heavy performance for most of the night for the Ravens, but Mark Andrews still saw 5 targets even while missing some time during the game with a hand injury. Matthew Hiber being the recipient of a goal line touchdown does not bode well for Andrews’ fantasy value as the Ravens’ top scoring option in the red zone, but he still has borderline TE1/2 value, as he’s drawn at least five looks in every game.

 

Buffalo Bills

Dalton Kincaid (BUF) vs. LAC: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 38 Yards | Fumble (Lost)

Dawson Knox (BUF) vs. LAC: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 5 Yards

Jackson Hawes (BUF) vs. LAC: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

A bit of a crash back down to earth after a meteoric rise in Week 2, Dalton Kincaid still saw the field on 2/3 of snaps, and that’s what matters most for his fantasy prospects this season. His best play of the day was also his worst, as he lost a costly fumble on a catch-and-run where he refused to be tackled. Kincaid should still be a TE1 for next week.

 

Cincinnati Bengals

Mike Gisecki (CIN) vs. PIT: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 37 Yards, TD

Tanner Hudson (CIN) vs. PIT: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 13 Yards

Drew Sample (CIN) vs. PIT: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 0 Yards

It seems impossible to predict, but Mike Gesicki is going to keep having chances to score if defenses leave him this unchecked:

Those of you who bought into the Week 1 Gesicki hype will do well to explain to any Week 3 believers that this isn’t something to buy into. Yes, there’s some matchup-based streaming appeal, but nothing more.

 

Cleveland Browns

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) vs. CAR: 9 Targets, 7 Receptions, 51 Yards, 2 TD

If last week’s ledger was a step in the right direction, this week was a full hop, skip, and a jump back to us trusting Harold Fannin Jr. in our lineups. The Browns’ offense may not be completely terrible, but next week’s game against the Steelers should be a tough test. Fannin should still be trusted as a borderline TE1 due to his target volume.

 

Denver Broncos

Nate Adkins (DEN) vs. LAR: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 8 Yards, TD

Evan Engram (DEN) vs. LAR: 2 Targets, 0 Receptions

I’m writing this blurb before this game even kicked off. It doesn’t matter what happens with these players. You know better than to pursue them in fantasy.

 

Houston Texans

Dalton Schultz (HOU) vs. IND: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 30 Yards

Foster Moreau (HOU) vs. IND: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 7 Yards, TD

Blech. Hopefully you didn’t buy too much into the Week 2 Dalton Schultz performance this week. Even with Nico Collins still out, Schultz returned the Globbiest of GLOB stat lines, and he should be treated as little more than a catch-and-fall streamer in future weeks.

 

Indianapolis Colts

Tyler Warren (IND) vs. HOU: 10 Targets, 9 Receptions, 55 Yards

Mo Alie-Cox (IND) vs. HOU: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 16 Yards

It’s absolutely incredible to see Mo Alie-Cox back in the box score, but of course the big story is Tyler Warren earning double-digit targets. While he’s still getting extremely modest yardage totals each game, Warren is clearly a trusted target for Daniel Jones in all areas of the field. It feels like an ugly floor game is coming soon, but as long as he remains a key part of the offense (which should be every week with Alec Pierce out), it feels ill-advised to sit Warren.

 

Jacksonville Jaguars

Brenton Strange (JAX) vs. NE: 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 32 Yards

Nate Boerkircher (JAX) vs. NE: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

This is decent target volume for Brenton Strange, but he’s still low in the pecking order in this offense. It’s worth noting that Brian Thomas Jr. saw a large decrease in playing time this week, so if Strange stays ahead of him in participation, he could move higher in the great streaming wasteland known as The Glob.

 

Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce (KC) vs. MIA: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 59 Yards, TD

Noah Gray (KC) vs. MIA: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 39 Yards

Jake Briningstool (KC) vs. MIA: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

Perhaps seeing Noah Gray earn more opportunities than Travis Kelce will make managers shudder with memories of 2024, but at least it was the latter who found the end zone in what was a closer-than-it-should-have-been win in Miami. Keep an eye on Kelce’s target and snap shares to make sure he isn’t falling behind as the season takes its toll, but at least for now, there’s no way you can sit him.

Las Vegas Raiders

Brock Bowers (LVR) vs. NO: 13 Targets, 10 Receptions, 116 Yards, TD

Michael Mayer (LVR) vs. NO: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 32 Yards, TD

Oh, so it’s gonna be like that, huh? If there was ever any question about whether Brock Bowers would be eased back into the Raiders’ offensive game plan, those concerns should be put to rest. Bowers slots in right next to Trey McBride as the TE1B for the rest of the season. Michael Mayer ironically had his best week this season with Bowers back in the lineup, and he should only be held in leagues with deep benches.

 

Los Angeles Chargers

Oronde Gadsden (LAC) vs. BUF: 3 Targets, 0 Receptions

In case there was any hype for Oronde Gadsden with both Charlie Kolar and David Njoku on injured reserve, a goose egg against the Bills should be enough to convince you to leave him on waivers for now. Gadsden had a tough drop on his first target and will not be a trustworthy fantasy option moving forward, even as a streaming TE, with how rough the Chargers look on offense.

 

Miami Dolphins

Greg Dulcich (MIA) vs. KC: 7 Targets, 5 Receptions, 55 Yards

Malik Willis threw the ball 36 times on Sunday with De’Von Achane leaving this contest early with what appears to be a serious knee injury. Without Achane to rely upon, it’s possible that Greg Dulcich and the rest of the Dolphins’ pass catchers will need to be relied upon more moving forward. I’m not to the point of calling Dulcich a streaming option, but in deep TE Premium leagues, there might be something to build from if he maintains solid target volume.

 

New England Patriots

Hunter Henry (NE) vs. JAX: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 5 Yards

Oh dear. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to trust Drake Maye and any member of the New England pass-catching corps with this recent play. Hunter Henry was designed to be a safety blanket in this offense, especially with A.J. Brown injured, but Maye’s play has put a damper on Henry’s streaming appeal. I’d look elsewhere during Week 4’s trip to Buffalo.

 

New York Jets

Kenyon Sadiq (NYJ) vs. DET: 8 Targets, 7 Receptions, 105 Yards, TD

Jeremy Ruckert (NYJ) vs. DET: 5 Targets, 5 Receptions, 39 Yards, TD

Jelani Woods (NYJ) vs. DET: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 20 Yards

Helloooo, Kenyon Sadiq! With Adonai Mitchell and Mason Taylor both out, the rookie made the most of his opportunity against an atrocious Lions defense and scored his first (receiving) touchdown while looking every bit the hyper-athletic prospect he was touted to be. His touchdown was a glorious diving catch into the end zone that overcame some actually decent coverage by the Detroit secondary. Either of Mitchell and Taylor returning would dampen Sadiq’s upside at least a bit, but he’s worth a look in next week’s tilt against the Bears. You’ll probably need to burn a decent chunk of FAAB to secure him after this performance.

 

Pittsburgh Steelers

Darnell Washington (PIT) vs. CIN: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 67 Yards

Pat Freiermuth (PIT) vs. CIN: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 30 Yards

Robert Tonyan (PIT) vs. CIN: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 2 Yards

It’s always great to see more Darnell Washington usage, but this offense isn’t one I want to buy into with the inconsistent usage and general dysfunction. I’d still trust Pat Freiermuth as my “emergency streamer” option, even if I enjoy Washington’s game 100 times more.

 

Tennessee Titans

Gunnar Helm (TEN) vs. NYG: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 14 Yards

Daniel Bellinger (TEN) vs. NYG: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 16 Yards

Yes, a rainy game that you shouldn’t read too much into for fantasy purposes. No, there is not a worthwhile fantasy asset worth pursuing here.

 

NFC

Arizona Cardinals

Trey McBride (ARI) vs. SF: 11 Targets, 9 Receptions, 75 Yards

Elijah Higgins (ARI) vs. SF: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 20 Yards

Hunter Long (ARI) vs. SF: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 5 Yards

He just. Keeps. Getting. Targets. While he trailed Michael Wilson in usage by a tad, McBride is one of the most consistent target hogs in the league and is perhaps the best positional advantage in fantasy football. Keep reaping the benefits.

 

Atlanta Falcons

Kyle Pitts Sr. (ATL) vs. GB: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 5 Yards

Austin Hooper (ATL) vs. GB: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 11 Yards, TD

Exchanging Cooper Rush for Michael Penix Jr. meant that the Falcons finally got a semblance of a capable QB, and one of their tight ends found the end zone for the first time in 2026! …no, it was not Kyle Pitts. Austin Hooper compounded on the Falcons’ trouncing of the Packers on Thursday night, but Pitts was essentially nowhere to be found while playing less than 60% of snaps. I don’t mean to sound drastic, but Pitts feels droppable at this point. Let him be somebody else’s headache.

 

Carolina Panthers

Darren Waller (CAR) vs. CLE: 8 Targets, 5 Receptions, 51 Yards

Tommy Tremble (CAR) vs. CLE: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 41 Yards

Mitchell Evans (CAR) vs. CLE: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 36 Yards

Hmmm, so maybe there’s more to Darren Waller in this offense than being just an end zone target. With Mitchell Evans leaving this contest early, Waller saw an uptick in snaps and was used more frequently between the 20s. Waller is deserving of an add in most formats, but keep an eye on Evans’ availability moving forward to get a read on his potential usage.

 

Dallas Cowboys

Jake Ferguson (DAL) vs. BAL: 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 23 Yards, TD | Fumble (Lost)

Brevyn Spann-Ford (DAL) vs. BAL: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 19 Yards

Luke Schoonmaker (DAL) vs. BAL: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 9 Yards

While Pitcher List bestows the “Spider-Man” award for the best “Toby” pitcher of the year (an unsexy streaming option who delivers more often than not), we at QB List need to come up with an award for the best GLOB TE of the year. Jake Ferguson has the early lead in that category due to his continued, if only somewhat productive, red zone role for the Cowboys. As long as Dak Prescott trusts you in the red zone, you’ll have plenty of chances to score.

 

Detroit Lions

Sam LaPorta (DET) vs. NYJ: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 44 Yards

Brock Wright (DET) vs. NYJ: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 7 Yards

An underwhelming game for Sam LaPorta in a contest where Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown dominated target share. LaPorta actually played the most snaps and ran the most routes of any Lions pass-catcher, so he should find his stride with a ceiling performance soon enough. Perhaps next week’s game against the Panthers, who just allowed Harold Fannin Jr. to score twice, will be a good chance for that spike week. He should remain in all lineups regardless.

 

Green Bay Packers

Tucker Kraft (GB) vs. ATL: 8 Targets, 4 Receptions, 26 Yards

Jonnu Smith (GB) vs. ATL: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 16 Yards

Tucker Kraft could have had a slightly better day if it weren’t for a pair of egregious drops. After two stinkers, it seems pretty clear that Kraft isn’t quite 100% after last year’s ACL injury. Hold him if you can, but I wouldn’t blame you for looking for a different option with his (and the Packers’) struggles the past two weeks.

 

Los Angeles Rams

Tyler Higbee (LAR) vs. DEN: 11 Targets, 8 Receptions, 62 Yards, TD

Terrance Ferguson (LAR) vs. DEN: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 9 Yards

Colby Parkinson (LAR) vs. DEN: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

Well, this really puts a damper on the Terrance Ferguson breakout. The second-year TE left the game with an injury, which made room for Tyler Higbee to put up a season-best stat line. If Puka Nacua and Ferguson are both out next week, Higbee and/or Colby Parkinson may have some streaming appeal, though the Eagles have been stingy against tight ends thus far in 2026.

 

Minnesota Vikings

T.J. Hockenson (MIN) vs. TB: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 11 Yards

The return of Kyler Murray did nothing to boost Hockenson’s involvement, even after Justin Jefferson departed. He should remain on waivers.

New Orleans Saints

Juwan Johnson (NO) vs. LV: 8 Targets, 8 Receptions, 53 Yards, 2 TD

Noah Fant (NO) vs. LV: 4 Targets, 4 Receptions, 33 Yards, 2 TD

He’s a Juwanimal! The red zone usage for Juwan Johnson continued, even with the trend of a lower snap share persisting. It doesn’t matter when you’re getting this many scoring chances in this high-powered of an offense. I still think he’s a sell-high with this hot start, but I am also qualmless if you just want to see where this ride takes you. Noah Fant has also had two good weeks with a 0-target Week 2 sandwiched between them, and I think you know better than to go chasing this week’s production.

 

New York Giants

Isaiah Likely (NYG) vs. TEN: 5 Targets, 2 Receptions, 13 Yards

Jameis Winston only threw 22 passes in a very rainy game that the Giants led for most of the time, and Isaiah Likely was just one behind Malik Nabers for the team lead in targets. In better weather, Likely should have plenty of playable weeks, but I’m not feeling like he has top-five potential like we felt he did after his spike performance in Week 1. Depending on whether or not the Giants add a different QB ahead of Week 4, we may have to lower Likely in our season-long rankings. He still had great snap and route participation, so Likely is also a solid trade target.

 

Seattle Seahawks

AJ Barner (SEA) vs. WAS: 9 Targets, 5 Receptions, 69 Yards

Eric Saubert (SEA) vs. WAS: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 13 Yards, TD

In his first full game with Sam Darnold, AJ Barner had his most productive game of the season. Barner had a few spike weeks in 2025 with Darnold at the helm, so it feels apt to elevate him at least into GLOB territory (streamer potential as long as he scores), but he’s not an every-week starter just yet. If he continues to operate as the team’s second-most-targeted option, then we’ll talk.

 

San Francisco 49ers

George Kittle (SF) vs. ARI: 7 Targets, 6 Receptions, 82 Yards, 2 TD

Kittle made himself known with a touchdown last week, but a two-score follow-up performance is enough to trust him as a top-7 or so option at TE for the rest of the season. With Mike Evans exiting with injury once again, Kittle was a focal point of Brock Purdy‘s passing attack. The two have remarkable chemistry, and that connection should continue to pay dividends, even in tough matchups like next week’s tilt against the Broncos.

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cade Otton (TB) vs. MIN: 6 Targets, 3 Receptions, 56 Yards

An extremely Cade Otton line, which is neither a good thing nor a bad thing. It just kind of is. At least he’s received at least 5 targets in every game this season. That’s enough to consider him a decent TE2, if such a thing even exists.

 

Washington Commanders

John Bates (WAS) vs. SEA: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 9 Yards

Colson Yankoff (WAS) vs. SEA: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 2 Yards

Ben Sinnott (WAS) vs. SEA: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

There’s nothing worthwhile here.

Series Navigation
Introduction
Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
Falcons @ Packers
Panthers @ Browns
Bengals @ Steelers
Titans @ Giants
Vikings @ Buccaneers
Patriots @ Jaguars
Chiefs @ Dolphins
Texans @ Colts
Jets @ Lions
Chargers @ Bills
Seahawks @ Commanders
Cardinals @ 49ers
Ravens @ Cowboys
Raiders @ Saints
Rams @ Broncos

Brett Ford

Writer, Editor and Podcast host for QBList.com, Ravens fan, Cool Dad