PFF Flags 3 Key Week 3 Fantasy Risers and Fallers as NFL Roster Battles Tighten

2 articles · Updated · Pro Football Focus · Aug 28

Ja’Kobi Lane’s Week 3 rest with Baltimore’s starters strengthened the case that the third-round rookie has locked up the Ravens’ No. 3 receiver role in 11 personnel, making him a deeper-league late-round target.
Luke McCaffrey’s outlook moved the other way after Washington rested 41 players but still used him, a sign he may need the Commanders to keep 7 receivers just to make the roster.
Kyle Pitts’ usage raised one of the sharpest fantasy warnings: he played only 9 of 14 snaps with Atlanta’s starters and was on the field for just 2 of 7 snaps in 12 personnel.
At running back, Kendre Miller looked set to open as New Orleans’ RB2 with Alvin Kamara hurt and other backups banged up, while Najee Harris’ Giants debut suggested Tyrone Tracy could slide down the depth chart.
The broader Week 3 recap also highlighted unsettled depth-chart fights before cutdowns, including Carolina’s backup receivers, Tampa Bay’s No. 3 running back spot and Kansas City’s battle behind Kenneth Walker.