Ronald Harrod Jr
2 min read • September 23, 2022
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It’s the third week of this year's NFL season.
There have been many fantasy explosions from players such as Nick Chubb, Saquon Barkley, and Stefon Diggs. But there have been some considerable duds to start the season, such as Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Alvin Kamara.
Sports Injury Central is here to help you make the best decisions to win your Week 3 matchups. Let's begin.
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The Chargers' veteran possession receivers missed last week's Thursday night loss after he suffered a left hamstring strain in the second half of the season-opener.
While Allen is trending towards suiting up against the Jaguars, he will likely have a limited role or be used as a decoy.
Mike Williams is coming off of an 8/112/1 line in the dramatic divisional matchup, but Justin Herbert may miss Sunday's game with injured ribs.
Since Herbert became a starter, Allen is averaging 10.78 targets in the 27 games he hasn't left with injury. He has 20 games with 10-plus targets and only two games with under eight targets.
Gabe Davis is a 6’2", 210-pound deep threat that has built a rapport with pro-bowl quarterback Josh Allen.
In the team’s Week 1 matchup versus the reigning Superbowl champion Los Angeles Rams, Davis had four catches for 88 yards and a touchdown.
He picked up an ankle injury ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup and missed the game.
Nevertheless, according to Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com, Gabe Davis says, “he’s 100% optimistic that he’s playing against the Dolphins on Sunday.”
According to our Pro Football Docs, Davis likely suffered an inversion ankle sprain and doesn’t look like he’ll be effective if he plays this week.
In the videos provided, he was still limping and favoring his ankle immensely. If he does play, look for him to be about 80% of his pre-injury self.
Jerry Jeudy is listed as questionable heading into Week 3. The Broncos are already without starting wide receiver Tim Patrick after he tore his ACL in training camp and KJ Hamler, who was inactive last week while trying to make it back from hip and knee procedures in the offseason.
According to our Pro Football Docs, Jeudy can play if he receives a pain-numbing injection. If he does so, he will likely not risk further damage to the SC joint.
Jeudy had one reception for 11 yards on three targets before exiting the game. Look for his volume to stay similar to this if he plays.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was expected to face a difficult transition this season after losing top wideout Davante Adams, and that has bore out in the first two weeks.
Heading into Week 3 in Tampa Bay, four of the teams' top-5 receivers, are listed as questionable or out, with rookie Romeo Doubs as the only standout.
Sammy Watkins (hamstring) will miss the contest, while Christian Watson (hamstring), and Randall Cobb (illness) are questionable. Allen Lazard (ankle) will suit up for the second straight week but had 2 catches for 13 yards and a touchdown against the Bears.
Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon, who have combined for 12 catches, 117 yards, and one of Rodgers' two touchdowns through the air, remain the only reliable Packers in fantasy football.
J.K. Dobbins said he tore his ACL, LCL, hamstring, and meniscus just over a year ago. His road to becoming the back he was before the injury is steep. But, he is inching closer to being back healthy.
Last week Dobbins participated in pregame warmups.
But, our Pro Football Docs say, Dobbins is unlikely to get a lot of touches if he’s active for the first time in over a year. Look for the Ravens to work him into the offense over the next couple of weeks.
It would be best to stay patient and look for October as a month to start playing him.
Since training camp, the Buccaneers have suffered injuries to their starting center, left tackle, No. 2, 3, and 4 wide receivers, and multiple key defensive players, but 45-year-old Tom Brady has led the team to a 2-0 start.
Against the Packers in Week 3, Brady will be facing a highly-regarded passing defense without Chris Godwin, while Julio Jones, Russell Gage Jr., and Leonard Fournette are each questionable.
While Brady has a solid SIC score while dealing with a slight ring finger injury, Tampa Bay's passing and rushing offenses post scores of 69.4 and 70, respectively, two of the lowest of the Week 3 slate.
The seven-time champion has thrown for 402 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception with a 59% completion rate and is QB29 on the season, in between Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy Garoppolo and just behind Davis Mills, Ryan Tannehill, and Matt Ryan.
Written by Ronald Harrod Jr
#Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy suffered a right shoulder injury on this incompletion He has been deemed questionable to return Analysis from our panel of doctors: bit.ly/3R8kl3X
