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Thornhill recorded six tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 21-14 win at New England.

Jabrill Peppers saw his first defensive snaps of the season in Week 3, and they mostly came at the expense of Thornhill, who only played 26 of the Steelers' 71 defensive snaps. Things will only get complicated further when DeShon Elliott (knee) comes back into the fold, so Thornhill's role in Pittsburgh's defensive backfield looks like it might be on shaky ground as the season develops.

Landry totaled six tackles (two solo) and forced a fumble in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh.

Landry didn't record a sack for the first time this season, but he finished second on New England in tackles behind Robert Spillane (15). He also forced a fumble early in the fourth quarter, though the Steelers were able to retain possession. Through three weeks, Landry has tallied 14 tackles, including 3.5 sacks.

DeJean logged nine tackles (five solo) during the Eagles' 33-26 win over the Rams on Sunday.

DeJean played every single defensive snap for a third consecutive game and led all players in tackles during Sunday's contest. DeJean is up to 22 total tackles on the year, and the 2024 second-rounder is well on pace to crack his total from his rookie season (51). DeJean and the Eagles travel to Tampa Bay to take on a Buccaneers team in Week 4 that will be without star wideout Mike Evans (hamstring).

Clark recorded six tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 21-14 win at New England.

Clark led the Steelers' safeties in snaps Sunday with 53, and he came up with six-plus tackles for the third straight contest. He seems to be locked into a big role as long as DeShon Elliott (knee) remains out, so his status will be worth keeping track of for those in need of an IDP option for Week 4.

Phillips finished Sunday's loss to Kansas City with five tackles (four solo) and two defensed passes.

Phillips recorded two defensed passes for the second straight week. He's up to four pass defenses on the campaign, tied for seventh-most in the league. Phillips also has 20 tackles through three weeks.

Wilson recorded seven tackles (five solo) and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 21-14 win at New England.

Wilson recovered a critical fumble near the goal line early in the third quarter to help preserve what was a 14-7 lead. He also logged seven-plus tackles for the second consecutive game in Week 3. He's played his way into IDP consideration heading into a Week 4 tilt versus the Vikings.

Watts finished Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers with nine tackles (eight solo).

Although the Falcons' defense struggled in Sunday's loss, Watts was everywhere on the field and tied Kaden Elliss for most tackles on the team. The rookie third-rounder has started the season with 17 tackles (15 solo) and three pass defenses (one interception) in three games.

Bush finished Sunday's 13-10 win over the Packers with seven tackles (three solo) and a forced fumble.

Bush finished third on the Browns in total tackles behind Carson Schwesinger and Grant Delpit (nine each). Bush has logged at least seven tackles in each of the first three games of the regular season and is on pace to surpass his total across 16 games in 2024 (76).

Kinchens recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 33-26 loss against the Eagles.

Kinchens played 55 of the Rams' 63 defensive snaps Sunday and logged seven-plus tackles for the second straight game. He appears to be locked into a near-every down role after the first three weeks of the season, and he's on the fringe of the IDP radar heading into a Week 4 tilt versus the Colts.

Garrett logged six tackles (two solo), including 0.5 sacks, during the Browns' 13-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Garrett wreaked havoc on the Packers' offensive line, and he combined with Adin Huntington on an eight-yard sack on Jordan Love late in the second quarter, which led to Green Bay punting on the next play. Garrett is up to 4.0 sacks through three games this season, which is tied with Byron Young and Brian Burns for second most in the NFL behind Rashan Gary (4.5).