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Pierce (concussion) won't practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Pierce, who sustained a concussion during this past Sunday's game against the Titans, thus has two more opportunities to practice ahead of this weekend's contest against the Rams. In the event that Pierce isn't cleared for Week 4 action, Adonai Mitchell and Ashton Dulin would be in line for added snaps alongside fellow WRs Michael Pittman and Josh Downs.

Booker (ankle) is expected to be placed on IR, requiring him to miss at least four games, Patrik Walker of DallasCowboys.com reports.

That move would keep Booker out until at least Week 8 against the Broncos. The 12th overall pick in the 2025 Draft has had a strong start to his NFL, immediately stepping into the starting right guard role for Dallas before injuring his ankle in a Week 3 loss to the Bears. T.J. Bass would be the next man up at right guard.

Royals did not record a single snap in Sunday's 22-9 win over the Giants.

Royals was active for the first time in his rookie season, however, he did not see the field at all in the contest. The rookie wideout has been dealing with knee tendinitis since mid-August, but he was finally healthy enough to suit up in Week 3. Despite this, the coaching staff decided to keep Royals off the field after he practiced for the first time in a month ahead of Week 3. It's plausible to think the 22-year-old will continue to develop and see some usage in the Chiefs passing attack, but the impending returns of Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Rashee Rice (suspension) likely will make it difficult for Royals to see a consistent role on offense. The Utah State product will look to see his first game action in Week 4 when the Chiefs host the Ravens.

Smith-Schuster reeled in all four of his targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 22-9 win over the Giants.

Smith-Schuster played 50 of the Chiefs' 72 offensive snaps Sunday, behind fellow wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (55). The veteran wideout has remained a relatively important part of the Chiefs' passing attack due to Xavier Worthy (shoulder) being sidelined and Rashee Rice suspended, but Smith-Schuster hasn't been able to make much noise with his opportunities. Heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Ravens, Smith-Schuster offers limited upside, especially with Worthy potentially back in the mix.

Smith rushed twice for 13 yards and failed to reel in his lone target in Sunday's 22-9 win over the Giants.

Smith played just eight of the Chiefs' 72 offensive snaps, well behind both Isiah Pacheco (40) and Kareem Hunt (32). The rookie running back continues to be mostly an afterthought in Kansas City's struggling offense, however the struggles of both Pacheco and Hunt could eventually lead to more playing time for the dynamic SMU product. At the moment, however, it appears the Chiefs coaching staff wants the veterans to handle the majority of the backfield work with a near even split, capping the potential upside of all three backs. Smith will look to get more involved in Week 3 when the Chiefs host the Ravens.

Gray caught three of six targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 22-9 win over the Giants.

Gray played 68 percent of the Chiefs' offensive snaps Sunday, his highest snap share of the season. Meanwhile, teammate Travis Kelce played 74 percent of the snaps, his lowest mark through three games. Despite his increase in snap share and targets, Gray was unable to get much going while the Kansas City's offense continues to try to find its footing early in the 2025 campaign. The 26-year-old remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Ravens.

Stoll caught two of three targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-13 loss to the Seahawks.

Stoll's two catches were his first of the season, while his trip to the end zone was his first score of his NFL career. The veteran tight end played just 32 percent of the Saints' offensive snaps, while starter Juwan Johnson had a 90 percent snap share. Barring an injury to Johnson, Stoll's minimal involvement in the passing game through three weeks should keep him far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Bills.

Cooks caught three of five targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 44-13 loss to the Seahawks.

Cooks operated as the Saints' No. 3 wide receiver, playing 51 of the team's 73 offensive snaps behind both Chris Olave (62) and Rashid Shaheed (54). The 31-year-old wideout has failed to record more than three catches in all three games this season, offering very little upside in New Orleans' struggling offense. Cooks is best left out of fantasy lineups heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Bills.

Kolar caught two of three targets for 22 yards in Monday's 38-30 loss to the Lions.

Kolar's two receptions Monday were his first of the season. The 26-year-old tight end played 29 of the Ravens' 57 offensive snaps in the contest, while teammate Mark Andrews was on the field for 46 snaps. It was a big day for Andrews, as he caught all six of his targets for 91 yards and two touchdowns, while Kolar was mostly used as a blocker. With Isaiah Likely (foot) nearing a return, Kolar will likely see his playing time take a hit in the coming weeks. He should remain far off the fantasy radar going forward, and next up for the Ravens is a Week 4 matchup against the Chiefs.

Hill caught three of four targets for 45 yards in Monday's 38-30 loss to the Lions.

Hill was not used in the rushing attack for the first time this season, yet his four targets and 45 yards through the air were both season highs through three weeks. The veteran running back played 51 percent of the Ravens' offensive snaps, finishing ahead of Derrick Henry, who had a 49 percent snap share. As long as Henry stays healthy, however, Hill's minimal usage makes him difficult to trust for consistent fantasy production. The 27-year-old can be ignored for fantasy purposes when the Ravens visit the Chiefs in Week 4.