# NFL Week 3 fantasy football injury updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nfl-week-3-fantasy-football-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-21T00:30:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Fantasy football players are monitoring significant injury updates heading into Week 3 of the NFL season.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has reportedly sustained a hamstring injury, which may lead to Tyson Bagent starting in his place. Other key injuries impacting roster decisions include Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, who suffered an elbow injury, and DJ Moore with a shoulder issue. Additional players to monitor for fantasy depth include Mike Evans (hip), Jayden Reed (neck), and J.K. Dobbins (hamstring).

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: NFL injury updates impact Week 3 fantasy football waiver wire

Fantasy football managers are adjusting rosters for Week 3 following key injuries to Caleb Williams (hamstring) and Jayden Daniels (elbow), making Tyson Bagent a primary waiver wire target.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nfl-injury-updates-impact-week-3-fantasy-football-waiver-wire

### 2026-09-19: Fantasy football Week 3 advice: waiver pickups and sit recommendations

Fantasy football experts provide Week 3 guidance, suggesting waiver wire pickups like Tyler Shough and advising benching players like Ousmane Kromah and Chance Morrow due to tough matchups.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fantasy-football-week-3-advice-waiver-pickups-and-sit-recommendations

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Cite as: NFL Week 3 fantasy football injury updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nfl-week-3-fantasy-football-injury-updates