Cleveland Browns WR Travis Benjamin had four receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Week 3 game against the Oakland Raiders. It was his fourth touchdown reception in three games, with at least one in each outing.
Footballguys View: Benjamin got free late in the game for what could have been a game-tying score, but the ball was underthrown and intercepted by Charles Woodson. He’s worth a flex play in big play leagues at least at San Diego next week.
Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins had eight catches for 101 yards and a touchdown in a 19-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3.
Footballguys View: Hopkins is getting the volume and converting a lot of short and intermediate reception, while playing like a #1 receiver in his third year. He’s a solid WR1 who looks like a great use of a third round pick this summer heading into Atlanta.
Cleveland Browns QB Josh McCown (concussion) completed 28 of his 49 pass attempts for 341 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Week 3 game against the Oakland Raiders.
Footballguys View: McCown is a gamer, but he couldn’t step into the throw that might have tied the game late when Travis Benjamin got open deep. He’s only a fantasy desperation play. McCown will lead the Browns into San Diego next week.
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos RB C.J. Anderson (concussion) was checked for concussion in the second quarter of the Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions and he has been cleared to return.
Denver Broncos RB Juwan Thompson (undisclosed) left the Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter due to an undisclosed injury.
Houston Texans RB Alfred Blue had 31 carries for 139 yards and a touchdown in a 19-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3.
Footballguys View: Blue ran with intensity and efficiency. He established himself as the clear handcuff to Arian Foster right before Foster is set up to return in Week 4 or 5. He’ll be worth owning because of Foster’s recent and long-term injury history.
New York Jets RB Bilal Powell had 10 carries for 31 yards and seven catches for 44 yards in a 24-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3.
Footballguys View: Powell was able to bail out a decent game in PPR leagues, but the short week seemed to make the Jets look sleepy and he didn’t have a chance to be a part of an efficient offense.
Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews had 25 carries for 108 yards and two catches for 20 yards and a touchdown in a 24-17 win over the New York Jets in Week 3.
Footballguys View: Mathews broke through where Demarco Murray had failed in a development that could force a more even split in the Eagles RBBC. He’ll be a priority waiver wire in leagues where he was dropped early due to the Eagles running woes.
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos RB C.J. Anderson (concussion) is in the locker room being evaluated for concussion. He left the Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter after a hard hit.
Miami Dolphins WR Rishard Matthews had six catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 3.