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Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (concussion) was a limited participant at practice today and will be questionable for Sunday vs. Broncos

Related Players: Tyreek Hill, Braxton Berrios, River Cracraft

It's hard to see how Tyreek Hill could possibly have a higher target rate, but it's certainly in the cards for Sunday. Berrios and Cracraft are reasonable Flex plays in deep leagues, while Durham Smythe could get some scraps, making him a top-20ish TE.

Commanders ruled out TE Logan Thomas for Sunday’s game vs Washington due to his concussion.

Related Players: John Bates, Cole Turner

When Thomas left early in Week 2, Bates (18) and Turner (12) would end up running a similar amount of routes, combining for five receptions. Neither of them should be started this week, but Bates would be the better bet for the truly desperate.

49ers’ WR Brandon Aiyuk, listed as questionable for tonight’s game due to a shoulder injury, is not expected to play vs. the Giants.

Related Players: Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings, Ronnie Bell

The 49ers rarely have their "Big Four" all on the field simultaneously, which is a shame because it's such a fun offense to watch when it's rolling. We can expect a slight uptick in target share for both George Kittle and Deebo Samuel, while it's also likely Christian McCaffrey will get a little more action as a receiver. Though Jauan Jennings had a couple of big plays in the team's Week 2 victory, it's not enough to consider him in fantasy outside of DFS Showdown slates.

Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) will be, as expected, a game-time decision for 49ers-Giants on TNF, per John Lynch on KNBR

Related Players: Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings, Ronnie Bell

The 49ers rarely have their "Big Four" all on the field simultaneously, which is a shame because it's such a fun offense to watch when it's rolling. We can expect a slight uptick in target share for both George Kittle and Deebo Samuel, while it's also likely Christian McCaffrey will get a little more action as a receiver. Though Jauan Jennings had a couple of big plays in the team's Week 2 victory, it's not enough to consider him in fantasy outside of DFS Showdown slates.

Chargers’ RB Austin Ekeler, who missed last week’s game due to an ankle injury, is not practicing today.

Related players: Joshua Kelley, Elijah Dotson, Isaiah Spiller

The Chargers have a very pass-friendly matchup against the Titans in Week 3, which could see them shy away from the run. Chargers running backs (namely, Joshua Kelley) averaged 2.6 yards per carry last week and switched heavily into the pass once the second half started. We should expect more of that, heavily reducing Kelley's Week 3 stock.

The Chargers didn’t have running back Austin Ekeler in Sunday’s 27-24 loss to the Titans.

Who knows when they get him back: The Chargers aren’t saying.

“No timeline on his return,” coach Brandon Staley said Monday.

Ekeler did not practice last week.

Related players: Joshua Kelley, Elijah Dotson, Isaiah Spiller

The Bolts missed Ekeler as they rushed for only 61 yards on 21 carries, a 2.9 yards per carry average in Week 2. Kelley looked good in Week 1, but couldn't get anything going in Week 2, which was a tough matchup against the Titans. If Ekeler is going to miss time, Kelley will likely continue to lead the way in the backfield.

Buccaneers running back Chase Edmonds is headed for tests on his injured knee.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Edmonds will have an MRI on Monday after leaving Sunday’s win over the Bears with an injury. There is particular concern about an injury to Edmonds’ MCL.

Related players: Rachaad White, Sean Tucker, Ke'Shawn Vaughn

Edmonds signed with the Bucs in March and he’s seen action on offense and special teams over the first two weeks of the season. He had two carries for eight yards in the opener and two carries for 12 yards against the Bears. White and Tucker are the top two backs for the Bucs but this injury could mean Vaughn gets into the lineup as the RB3 if Edmonds misses time.

The Chargers ruled out RB Austin Ekeler for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Ekeler was initially listed as doubtful, so his chances of playing were already low. At least now we know for sure well before kickoff. Ekeler suffered an ankle injury in the Week 1 loss to the Dolphins after totaling over 100 yards and a touchdown. Joshua Kelley is set to see a bigger role as a result and we have him currently as RB21 for the week.

Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) not practicing today.

Related Players: Joshua Kelley

This is Ekeler's third straight missed practice, which is a a very strong sign that he will be quite limited, if not entirely out come Week 2's kickoff. Kelley should be considered an immediate RB2, and his upside is absolutely in the top-10 if Ekeler misses this game.