FullTime Fantasy: Week 3 Injury Report and Waiver Radar

Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season delivered fireworks—and a new batch of injuries. FullTime Fantasy delivers the latest injury updates and waiver wire targets ahead of Week 3 for fantasy football success.

September 23, 2025 FullTime Fantasy Staff Season Long – All Sports, Season Long – NFL

FullTime Fantasy: Week 3 Injury Report and Waiver Radar

Here’s your concise look from FullTime Fantasy at the biggest Week 3 injury developments and the best ways to attack the wire ahead of Week 4.

Written by Duke Deming

Week 3 Injury Report

James Conner (RB – ARI)
Left on a cart in the third quarter vs. SF with a nasty-looking ankle injury the broadcast chose not to replay. It has been confirmed as a season-ending issue that will require surgery. Trey Benson took over as the primary back (6 carries, 1 target) ahead of Emari Demercado (2 carries, 1 target).

Najee Harris (RB – LAC)
Exited the win over DEN with an Achilles injury; HC Jim Harbaugh confirmed the season-ending diagnosis postgame. Omarion Hampton profiles as the rest-of-season workhorse after posting 19-70-1 on the ground and 6-57-0 receiving.

CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)
Rolled his left ankle early vs. CHI. Lamb tried to return during the game but immediately returned to the sideline. Lamb is expected to miss at least two games with the high ankle sprain.

Mike Evans (WR – TB)
Suffered a second-half hamstring injury vs. NYJ and was quickly ruled out. He’s battled hamstrings repeatedly (seven documented instances, including three missed games last year). Evans is expected to miss multiple games.

Terry McLaurin (WR – WAS)
Picked up a quad injury after halftime vs. LV and did not return. With Washington cruising, precaution likely factored in. His status is uncertain for Week 4.

Dyami Brown (WR – JAX)
Left the game vs. HOU with a shoulder issue. His status is uncertain, and look for an update later in the week.

Alec Pierce (WR – IND)
Concussed in the third quarter vs. TEN—his third documented concussion. We’ll track him through the protocol.

Colston Loveland (TE – CHI)
Exited in the first half vs. DAL with a hip injury and didn’t return. He is currently expected to play in Week 4.

Michael Mayer (TE – LV)
Sustained a first documented concussion in the opening half vs. WSH. His status for Week 4 is uncertain, and we’ll monitor his status during the week.

Waiver Wire Radar

  1. Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG) – Just named the starter and by all accounts has out-practiced both of the veteran QBs on the roster in Wilson and Winston. His ceiling for potential is through the roof.
  2. Geno Smith (QB – LV) – Bounced back from a rough Week 2 with 289 yards and three scores vs. WSH. His Week 4 matchup is against a vulnerable Bears defense that is still missing CB Jaylon Johnson.
  3. Ollie Gordon (RB – MIA) – The rookie’s role grew on TNF (9-38-1), which HC Mike McDaniel said was by design. He may keep the goal-line gig and is the clear Achane handcuff. Jaylen Wright was active but didn’t log an offensive snap.
  4. Woody Marks (RB – HOU) – Marks had six carries compared to Nick Chubb’s nine, with a nearly even snap count (30 to 33). Posted 4.5 YPC vs. JAX and has looked like Houston’s most explosive back the past two weeks. Continue to monitor if his workload continues to increase in Houston offense.
  5. Luther Burden (WR – CHI) – Chicago coaches wanted more involvement and Burden delivered with a 65-yard flea-flicker TD plus a 29-yard snag (3-101-1). Keep an eye on his role in the Bears’ offense.
  6. Tre Tucker (WR – LV) – Breakout week with 8-145-3 eruption. Don’t ignore the quiet first two weeks (5-66-1 total) and last year’s inefficiency, but he’s a full-time player with legit speed and draws CHI next.
  7. Christian Kirk (WR – HOU) – Just 3-25-0 in his 2025 debut, but his 8 targets ranked second to Nico Collins. Kirk is a viable depth option as byes begin if Houston’s passing game steadies.
  8. Hunter Henry (TE – NE) – Erupted for 8-90-2 on 11 targets vs. PIT after a 4-66-0 opener (Week 2 was the dud). Gets a friendly Panthers matchup and should land inside top-12 TE streams.
  9. Matt Stafford (QB – LA) – Held to 196-2 by PHI but continues to sling it efficiently (7.8 YPA, 5:2 TD:INT through three). A home date with IND keeps him as an option for a spot start in Week 4.
  10. Chris Rodriguez (RB – WAS) – Team-high 11 carries (five in the 4th during a blowout), but notably handled Washington’s first four rushes (25 yards). Jacory Croskey-Merritt likely leads most weeks, but look for Rodriguez to compete for carries.

Make sure to check out our other Week 4 Features like the Week 3 RB Snaps Report & Week 3 Target Share Leaders