### Fantasy Football Updates: Week 3 Insights and Trends
Over the past 24 hours, several key developments have emerged in the world of fantasy football, particularly as teams and players prepare for Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season. Here are the highlights:
#### Target Trends and Emerging Players
1. **Consistent Target Earners**:
- **Odell Flowers** of the Baltimore Ravens has been a reliable target, seeing at least 10 targets in both games so far this season. He remains the most trustworthy pass catcher for the Ravens.
- **Nico Collins** of the Houston Texans has a 28% target share through two weeks, making him the alpha wideout in Houston.
2. **Surprising Performances**:
- **Mike Gesicki** of the Cincinnati Bengals has seen a resurgence, leading the team with 13 targets through two games. This is a significant increase from his time with New England in 2023.
- **Jalen Tolbert** of the Dallas Cowboys had a career game with nine targets against the Saints, though his usage may be unpredictable moving forward.
3. **Running Back Involvement**:
- **Breece Hall** of the New York Jets is leading all running backs in targets, pacing for 119 targets this season. This trend is driven by Aaron Rodgers' tendency to check down to his running backs.
- **De’Von Achane** of the Miami Dolphins has seen significant usage with seven targets in each of the first two weeks, making him a must-start fantasy option despite Tua Tagovailoa's injury.
#### Waiver Wire Picks
1. **Rashid Shaheed** (WR, New Orleans Saints):
- Shaheed is highly recommended for all leagues, given his increasing role in the Saints' offense and favorable upcoming matchups.
2. **Zach Charbonnet** (RB, Seattle Seahawks):
- With Kenneth Walker injured, Charbonnet has taken on a significant role, logging over 95% of snaps and handling 19 touches in his last game. He is a reliable volume-based RB2/FLEX option.
3. **Demarcus Robinson** (WR, Los Angeles Rams):
- With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua on injured reserve, Robinson is expected to see increased targets from Matthew Stafford.
4. **Carson Steele** (RB, Kansas City Chiefs):
- Steele will take on a larger role with Isiah Pacheco sidelined, likely seeing 12-plus touches per game and goal-line work.
#### Panic Meter and Player Concerns
1. **Travis Kelce** (TE, Kansas City Chiefs):
- Kelce's performance has been alarming, with only seven targets through two games. His days as a dominant fantasy option may be behind him, but his name and the shallow tight end position keep him in lineups.
2. **Patrick Mahomes** (QB, Kansas City Chiefs):
- Mahomes has not accounted for over two total TDs in a regular-season game since Week 7 of 2023. While he remains a top QB, his recent performance is a cause for caution.
3. **Ja’Marr Chase** (WR, Cincinnati Bengals):
- Despite a slow start, Chase's history suggests he will bounce back. His panic meter is at 0, indicating no immediate cause for concern.
#### Start/Sit Advice
- **Christian Kirk** (WR, Jacksonville Jaguars) has been disappointing, seeing a drop in target share. He should not be trusted in fantasy lineups until he shows improvement.
- **Greg Dulcich** (TE, Denver Broncos) has a strong target share but cannot be trusted unless the Denver offense improves.
These updates highlight key trends, emerging players, and areas of concern for fantasy football managers as they prepare for Week 3. Staying informed about target trends, waiver wire picks, and player performances is crucial for making informed decisions in fantasy lineups.
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