25 SET 2026 · NFL Week 3 is here and every injury and player development matters for fantasy football. Eric Balkman welcomes Jon Lange of PlayerProfiler to FFPC Insider Access to break down the latest news and fantasy implications heading into the weekend.
The guys cover the biggest developments around the NFL, including the latest injury updates, changing roles and player situations that will impact fantasy football decisions in Week 3.
They also preview Thursday Night Football between the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers, including expectations for Michael Penix Jr., Drake London, Kyle Pitts, MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, Matthew Golden and Tucker Kraft.
Plus, Jon Lange provides an early look at his Week 3 injury report* featuring Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, Malik Nabers, DJ Moore, Mike Evans, Michael Pittman, Saquon Barkley, Jadarian Price, Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, the Broncos running backs, Aaron Jones, Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold and more.
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In This Episode:
NFL Week 3 fantasy football news
The latest NFL injury updates
Ladd McConkey, Travis Etienne and Zay Flowers
Alec Pierce and Jonathon Brooks
Brandin Cooks joins the 49ers
Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Cardinals
Zach Ertz returns to the Eagles
Marcus Mariota and Kyler Murray
Jake Ferguson's two-touchdown Week 2 performance
Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars
Falcons vs. Packers Thursday Night Football preview
Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons offense
Drake London and Kyle Pitts
MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson
Matthew Golden and Tucker Kraft
Jon Lange's early Week 3 injury report
Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, Malik Nabers and more
Fantasy implications for NFL Week 3
The FFPC Weekly Challenge
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:40 Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (rib) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
12:55 Terrance Ferguson caught 6-of-9 targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Rams’ Week 2 win over the Giants.
18:04 ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reports that Jameis Winston is the Giants’ starting quarterback, but a trade for another quarterback “is possible.”
24:38 Saints RB Travis Etienne (hamstring) was limited on Wednesday.
29:50 ESPN’s Jamison Hensley reports Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
33:38 Colts placed Alec Pierce (heel) on injured reserve.
39:37 NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Jonathon Brooks is expected to have core muscle surgery and will be placed on IR.
43:13 49ers signed WR Brandin Cooks, formerly of the Bills.
50:43 The Arizona Republic’s Theo Mackie reports Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur “met [the] idea” of manufacturing touches for Marvin Harrison “with skepticism.”
1:17:28 The Eagles signed TE Zach Ertz to the practice squad.
1:19:50 The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports Marcus Mariota is expected to start in Week 3 against the Seahawks.
The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start in Week 3 against the Buccaneers.
1:23:30 The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start in Week 3 against the Buccaneers.
1:27:35 Jake Ferguson caught 4-of-4 targets for 43 yards and two touchdowns in the Cowboys’ Week 2 win over the Commanders.
1:34:45 Early Look at Jon Lange’s Injury Report
1:35:14 Puka Nacua
1:39:20 Nico Collins
1:41:05 Malik Nabers
1:44:35 DJ Moore
1:49:28 Michael Pittman
1:50:56 Jaylen Warren & Rico Dowdle
1:53:06 Jadarian Price
1:57:05 The Broncos Running Backs
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