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Higbee failed to secure either of his targets during Sunday's 33-26 loss to the Eagles.

The veteran tight end has now sandwiched two goose eggs around a four-catch performance Week 2, and while his spot atop the depth chart at tight end seems secure, that role still doesn't appear to have any fantasy value. The only tight end to catch a pass against the Eagles was Davis Allen, who gained just three yards on the play, and Colby Parkinson didn't even see a target aimed his way. No matter the breakdown in usage for the Rams' tight ends, they will continue to remain difficult to trust for fantasy purposes, even with a Colts defense that allowed a generous 5-66-0 receiving line to Chig Okonkwo coming to town next Week 4.

Tyrone Tracy is slated to miss time after dislocating his shoulder in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, so Singletary likely will move up to the Giants' No. 2 RB role.

It's unclear at this point how long Tracy will be sidelined, but it's likely that he'll miss at least next Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Chargers, and there's a very real possibility that he'll be sidelined beyond that contest as well. Rookie Cam Skattebo was impressive in racking up 121 yards from scrimmage (60 rushing and 61 receiving) while taking on the bulk of the backfield work Sunday night, and he's the obvious choice to move up to the RB1 role while Tracy is sidelined (and possibly beyond). Singletary wasn't a big part of the team's offense against the Chiefs despite Tracy's early exit, but he did log a season-high four carries and 11 rushing yards while also serving as the team's top kick returner with 134 return yards. The Giants may ultimately decide to deploy Skattebo in a workhorse role, and the club will likely add a running back to the game-day roster (possibly Dante Miller off the practice squad) while Tracy is out, but regardless, Singletary seems to be in line for at least a slight bump in usage in the short term.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters that Jackson underwent wrist surgery Monday and is expected to return after Minnesota's Week 6 bye, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

The 2025 first-round pick from Ohio State sustained a wrist injury in the Vikings' Week 2 loss to the Falcons but managed to play through it in Week 3. The issue likely worsened during Sunday's win over the Bengals, and Joe Huber is expected to take over at left guard until Jackson returns to the field.

Atwell failed to secure his lone target during Sunday's 33-26 loss to the Eagles.

Jordan Whittington has clearly pushed ahead of Atwell on the depth chart at this point, and for the second straight week, Atwell's single target fell unsecured. The veteran second-round pick was on the field for just 25 of the Rams' 66 snaps on offense, falling in line with his typical usage this season, and a breakout seems less and less likely as Puka Nacua and Davante Adams continue to command the lion's share of Matthew Stafford's attention. The Rams take on the surprisingly hot Indianapolis Colts in Week 4.

Valdes-Scantling had one reception for nine yards in Sunday's 16-15 win over Arizona.

Valdes-Scantling finally recorded his first catch as a member of the 49ers after posting bagels in his first two appearances. The 30-year-old was on the field for 17 snaps (26 percent) and finished behind Ricky Pearsall, Kendrick Bourne and Skyy Moore in terms of playing time and production. With San Francisco expecting reinforcements to the receiver room Week 4, Valdes-Scantling may find his marginal role on offense reduced further.

Bosa (knee) is feared to have suffered a season-ending ACL tear during Sunday's win over the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Bosa appears set for surgery, despite initial reports indicating that he had avoided an ACL tear after being forced out of Sunday's 16-15 win over the Cardinals. The 49ers haven't yet officially confirmed the severity of Bosa's injury, but expectations are that the team will have to proceed forward without the the five-time Pro Bowler. Schefter reports that Bosa suffered a "clean" ACL tear, which will at least provide him a clearer rehab process as he works to get fully healthy for the 2026 season.

Savage signed a one-year deal with the Commanders on Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

The Maryland product was cut by the Jaguars on Sep. 16 after recording just one solo tackle across the team's first two games. However, he was quickly picked up by Washington, where injuries to Will Harris (leg) and Percy Butler (hip) will likely allow him to contribute immediately. Savage is projected to serve as one of the Commanders' top reserve safeties for the remainder of the season.

Whittington secured two of three targets for seven yards and rushed twice for seven yards during Sunday's 33-26 loss to the Eagles.

Once again operating as the tertiary option at wideout, Whittington found little room to run when presented with opportunities and was unable to replicate the huge 40-yard catch from last week against the Titans. On the field for exactly half of the Rams' snaps on offense, Whittington seems to have secured his hold as the No. 3 wideout for the Rams, a role that is unlikely to hold much fantasy appeal given the dominance Puka Nacua and Davante Adams have in target share; 23 of Matthew Stafford's 33 pass attempts were targeted to the duo.

Woerner (ankle) caught his only target for minus-5 yards during Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers.

After not practicing Wednesday or Thursday due to an ankle injury, Woerner returned as a full participant Friday and played his usual role Sunday. He's known for his blocking prowess and will see plenty of offensive snaps every week, but his offensive production is rare. He set a career high with seven receptions in 16 regular-season games last season, and he's never had more than 52 receiving yards in a season.

Bourne had four receptions (on six targets) for 38 yards in Sunday's 16-15 win over Arizona.

Bourne got the spot start in place of Jauan Jennings (ankle) on Sunday, finishing with season highs in targets, receptions and yardage. The 29-year-old Bourne saw his playing time increase from 49 percent as the third receiver last week to 73 percent as the starter. Jennings may end up missing just one game, and suspended WR Demarcus Robinson likely will be active Week 4, so the small role Bourne carved out in recent weeks may vanish in short order.