- Rhamondre Stevenson draws a favorable matchup in Week 3: Stevenson has a slight edge over the rest of the New England Patriots backfield, but it’s enough to expect him to find the end zone against a Pittsburgh Steelers red-zone defense that has allowed four rushing touchdowns already in 2025.
- CeeDee Lamb should score his first touchdown of the year: Lamb will be in search of his first score in 2025 and draws the ideal match to get there in Week 3.
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The high-scoring areas of the field are the most valuable areas of opportunity for our fantasy football assets. This report will keep track of each team’s top performers in that area of the field, as well as the players getting the most opportunities in the red zone. Adding even more fantasy value to this report, we’ll also include each team’s opponent and their effectiveness when defending in the red zone to identify our best matchups.
Note: Plays called back due to penalties or plays with pre-snap penalties will not be included within the player data.
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Arizona Cardinals
- Week 3 opponent: San Francisco 49ers
- Total red-zone plays faced: 17 (T-20th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 66.7% (32nd)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 36.4% (17th)
Arizona WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Trey McBride | 100.0% | 9.1% | 0 | 0 | 1.4 |
| TE | Elijah Higgins | 36.4% | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Travis Vokolek | 18.2% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Tip Reiman | 18.2% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Josiah Deguara | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Marvin Harrison Jr. | 90.9% | 30.0% | 0 | 1 | 9.3 |
| WR | Michael Wilson | 72.7% | 12.5% | 0 | 1 | 8.1 |
| WR | Zay Jones | 54.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Greg Dortch | 18.2% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Simi Fehoko | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Xavier Weaver | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arizona RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| James Conner | 5 | 62.5% | 2 | 7 | 1 | 14.9 |
| Trey Benson | 2 | 25.0% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Emari Demercado | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zonovan Knight | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The 49ers have only faced six red-zone passing plays through two games this season but have allowed three passing touchdowns, which is tied for the third most in the league.
- Both Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride, unsurprisingly, have run the highest rate of routes on the team when in the red zone. Harrison has seen the highest team target rate and has already scored this season, making him the best bet to do so again in a favorable matchup.
Atlanta Falcons
- Week 3 opponent: Carolina Panthers
- Total red-zone plays faced: 22 (T-10th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 40.0% (T-18th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 33.3% (T-14th)
Atlanta WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Kyle Pitts | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Charlie Woerner | 25.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Feleipe Franks | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Teagan Quitoriano | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Drake London | 91.7% | 18.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Darnell Mooney | 58.3% | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Ray-Ray McCloud III | 58.3% | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Casey Washington | 41.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | KhaDarel Hodge | 8.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jamal Agnew | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | David Sills V | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Atlanta RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Bijan Robinson | 7 | 53.8% | 0 | 10 | 3 | 4.9 |
| Tyler Allgeier | 6 | 46.2% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Carlos Washington Jr. | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Carter | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Panthers' red-zone defense has played an above-average rate of snaps with average to below-average success.
- Bijan Robinson is not immune to high-value opportunities being vultured away from him by Tyler Allgeier, which has already happened once this season. Robinson, at least, has played the lion’s share of passing downs compared to Allgeier, but ideally, he’ll earn a bigger lead on run downs as well.
Baltimore Ravens
- Week 3 opponent: Detroit Lions
- Total red-zone plays faced: 20 (T-13th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 36.4% (T-16th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 44.4% (T-23rd)
Baltimore WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Mark Andrews | 100.0% | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Charlie Kolar | 71.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Zaire Mitchell-Paden | 14.3% | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Isaiah Likely | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Zay Flowers | 57.1% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Rashod Bateman | 42.9% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Devontez Walker | 28.6% | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.2 |
| WR | DeAndre Hopkins | 28.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tylan Wallace | 28.6% | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.5 |
| WR | LaJohntay Wester | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Baltimore RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Derrick Henry | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.7 |
| Justice Hill | 1 | 16.7% | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.5 |
| Rasheen Ali | 1 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Keaton Mitchell | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Lions rank below average in defending the run while in the red zone this season, allowing two rushing touchdowns thus far.
- Interestingly, the Ravens haven’t run the ball a lot while in the red zone but should they get opportunities this week, Derrick Henry is in a prime position to be the team’s main beneficiary in Week 3.
Buffalo Bills
- Week 3 opponent: Miami Dolphins
- Total red-zone plays faced: 29 (2nd)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 30.0% (T-10th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 42.1% (19th)
Buffalo WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Dalton Kincaid | 56.3% | 22.2% | 0 | 1 | 8.5 |
| TE | Dawson Knox | 50.0% | 12.5% | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| TE | Jackson Hawes | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Khalil Shakir | 75.0% | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 2.9 |
| WR | Joshua Palmer | 75.0% | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 1.8 |
| WR | Keon Coleman | 68.8% | 18.2% | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| WR | Tyrell Shavers | 25.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Elijah Moore | 25.0% | 0.0% | 1 | 1 | 6.4 |
| WR | Curtis Samuel | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buffalo RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| James Cook | 10 | 52.6% | 2 | 5 | 1 | 15.5 |
| Ray Davis | 1 | 5.3% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Ty Johnson | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
- Editor's note: The Bills' game already occurred on Thursday
Carolina Panthers
- Week 3 opponent: Atlanta Falcons
- Total red-zone plays faced: 6 (31st)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 40.0% (T-18th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 0.0% (T-1st)
Carolina WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Ja'Tavion Sanders | 70.6% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 5.1 |
| TE | Tommy Tremble | 23.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Mitchell Evans | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | James Mitchell | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tetairoa McMillan | 100.0% | 11.8% | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WR | Xavier Legette | 94.1% | 18.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Hunter Renfrow | 94.1% | 31.3% | 0 | 2 | 18.2 |
| WR | Brycen Tremayne | 11.8% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jimmy Horn Jr. | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | David Moore | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Dalevon Campbell | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Carolina RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Chuba Hubbard | 3 | 60.0% | 1 | 11 | 1 | 8.4 |
| Rico Dowdle | 2 | 40.0% | 0 | 5 | 0 | -0.3 |
| Trevor Etienne | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Falcons have allowed very few red-zone opportunities to opposing offenses so far this season, and specifically against the run, as they haven’t allowed a single positive offensive play.
- This matchup doesn’t bode well for Chuba Hubbard, as he has not just shared carries with Rico Dowdle in the red zone so far, but the Falcons defense also makes this an even less desirable matchup.
Chicago Bears
- Week 3 opponent: Dallas Cowboys
- Total red-zone plays faced: 22 (T-10th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 27.3% (9th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 18.2% (T-7th)
Chicago WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Cole Kmet | 87.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Colston Loveland | 25.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Durham Smythe | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Rome Odunze | 100.0% | 37.5% | 0 | 2 | 16.6 |
| WR | DJ Moore | 75.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Olamide Zaccheaus | 50.0% | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| WR | Luther Burden III | 50.0% | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Devin Duvernay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jahdae Walker | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| D'Andre Swift | 2 | 50.0% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Kyle Monangai | 1 | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.1 |
| Roschon Johnson | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Dallas has spent an above-average amount of time defending the red zone this season and has been relatively effective when defending against the pass in that area of the field.
- Rome Odunze was highlighted last week as a strong option, and while he’s still the best bet to find the end zone for the team this week, the matchup isn’t as ideal as it was, which slightly lowers his odds.
Cincinnati Bengals
- Week 3 opponent: Minnesota Vikings
- Total red-zone plays faced: 19 (T-15th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 36.4% (T-16th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 12.5% (T-4th)
Cincinnati WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Mike Gesicki | 66.7% | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 1.2 |
| TE | Noah Fant | 25.0% | 33.3% | 0 | 1 | 7.1 |
| TE | Drew Sample | 8.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Cam Grandy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Tanner Hudson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Ja'Marr Chase | 91.7% | 27.3% | 0 | 1 | 11.1 |
| WR | Tee Higgins | 83.3% | 10.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Andrei Iosivas | 75.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Mitchell Tinsley | 8.3% | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.3 |
| WR | Jermaine Burton | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Charlie Jones | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cincinnati RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Chase Brown | 7 | 87.5% | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8.6 |
| Samaje Perine | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Vikings defense has been slightly above average overall in limiting offensive success in the red zone (26.3% – eighth), and their strength comes when defending the run.
- Chase Brown has dominated the red-zone opportunities for the Bengals backfield, though without Joe Burrow and against a tougher opponent, expectations might be worth tempering for Brown this week.
Cleveland Browns
- Week 3 opponent: Green Bay Packers
- Total red-zone plays faced: 18 (T-17th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 20.0% (5th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 0.0% (T-1st)
Cleveland WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Harold Fannin Jr. | 100.0% | 11.1% | 0 | 0 | 1.1 |
| TE | David Njoku | 66.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Blake Whiteheart | 11.1% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jerry Jeudy | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Cedric Tillman | 88.9% | 25.0% | 0 | 2 | 16.3 |
| WR | Jamari Thrash | 11.1% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Isaiah Bond | 11.1% | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.6 |
| WR | Gage Larvadain | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | DeAndre Carter | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cleveland RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Dylan Sampson | 2 | 33.3% | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12.1 |
| Jerome Ford | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Raheim Sanders | 2 | 33.3% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Packers lead the NFL in overall successful play rate allowed when defending the red zone (16.7%), making them the toughest matchup so far this season.
- Considering the shared workload among the Browns‘ backfield options, with the added potential for Quinshon Judkins to get even more involved this week, the running backs will be options to avoid this week in a difficult matchup.
Dallas Cowboys
- Week 3 opponent: Chicago Bears
- Total red-zone plays faced: 23 (9th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 62.5% (T-30th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 33.3% (T-14th)
Dallas WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Jake Ferguson | 71.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Brevyn Spann-Ford | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Luke Schoonmaker | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | CeeDee Lamb | 85.7% | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0.8 |
| WR | George Pickens | 85.7% | 66.7% | 0 | 1 | 9.5 |
| WR | Jalen Tolbert | 71.4% | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | KaVontae Turpin | 28.6% | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| WR | Ryan Flournoy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dallas RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Javonte Williams | 5 | 55.6% | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13.7 |
| Miles Sanders | 4 | 44.4% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Jaydon Blue | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Bears have struggled significantly to defend the pass while in the red zone, allowing a league-high five passing touchdowns so far this season.
- CeeDee Lamb has been held out of the end zone so far this season, but he should be a strong bet to score this week in a favorable matchup, considering his usage in the red zone through two weeks.
Denver Broncos
- Week 3 opponent: Los Angeles Chargers
- Total red-zone plays faced: 17 (T-20th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 6.7% (1st)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 100.0% (T-31st)
Denver WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Adam Trautman | 42.9% | 33.3% | 0 | 1 | 7.2 |
| TE | Evan Engram | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Lucas Krull | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Nate Adkins | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Troy Franklin | 71.4% | 60.0% | 0 | 1 | 11.8 |
| WR | Courtland Sutton | 57.1% | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| WR | Trent Sherfield | 42.9% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| WR | Marvin Mims Jr. | 28.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Pat Bryant | 28.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Denver RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| J.K. Dobbins | 7 | 87.5% | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14.7 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Badie | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
- The Chargers are the best red-zone defense defending the pass so far this season, and they are tied for the worst when defending the run; however, they’ve only faced two run plays and 15 pass plays.
- Troy Franklin is far and away the team’s top receiving option in this area of the field through the first two weeks, running the most routes and seeing an absurd 60% target rate. However, it’s fair to temper expectations in a tougher matchup this week for the top waiver wire wide receiver.
Detroit Lions
- Week 3 opponent: Baltimore Ravens
- Total red-zone plays faced: 24 (T-6th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 53.8% (25th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 18.2% (T-7th)
Detroit WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Sam LaPorta | 93.3% | 7.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Brock Wright | 6.7% | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.8 |
| TE | Shane Zylstra | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jameson Williams | 100.0% | 6.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 100.0% | 33.3% | 1 | 3 | 24 |
| WR | Kalif Raymond | 66.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Isaac TeSlaa | 26.7% | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.3 |
| WR | Dominic Lovett | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Detroit RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 7 | 50.0% | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10.3 |
| David Montgomery | 6 | 42.9% | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Craig Reynolds | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Saylors | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Ravens have spent a lot of time defending the red zone through two weeks, which has allowed for seven total touchdowns against in that area of the field – the second-most through two weeks.
- All of the usual suspects in Detroit have already found red-zone success this season, and they all make for good bets to keep that going in Week 3.
- Week 3 opponent: Cleveland Browns
- Total red-zone plays faced: 17 (T-20th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 30.0% (T-10th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 42.9% (T-20th)
Green Bay WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Tucker Kraft | 84.6% | 18.2% | 0 | 2 | 16.3 |
| TE | Luke Musgrave | 23.1% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | John FitzPatrick | 7.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Ben Sims | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Romeo Doubs | 76.9% | 30.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.5 |
| WR | Dontayvion Wicks | 53.8% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Matthew Golden | 53.8% | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 0.9 |
| WR | Jayden Reed | 30.8% | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.7 |
| WR | Malik Heath | 23.1% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Savion Williams | 7.7% | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.1 |
Green Bay RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Josh Jacobs | 11 | 84.6% | 2 | 10 | 0 | 15.2 |
| Emanuel Wilson | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brooks | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.2 |
- The Browns' red-zone defense has been slightly above average in limiting successful plays to the opposing offense overall; however, four of their six defensive losses so far have resulted in touchdowns.
- Tucker Kraft and Romeo Doubs have been the Packers' go-to receiving options in the red zone, and that should continue this week, putting them in a good position to add to their touchdown totals on the year.
- Week 3 opponent: Jacksonville Jaguars
- Total red zone plays faced: 16 (23rd)
- Red-zone successful pass plays allowed: 44.4% (21st)
- Red-zone successful run plays allowed: 42.9% (T-20th)
Houston WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Dalton Schultz | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Cade Stover | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Harrison Bryant | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Nico Collins | 100.0% | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| WR | Xavier Hutchinson | 71.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Justin Watson | 57.1% | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| WR | Jaylin Noel | 28.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jayden Higgins | 28.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Braxton Berrios | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Christian Kirk | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Houston RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Nick Chubb | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.8 |
| Dameon Pierce | 1 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Dare Ogunbowale | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
- The Jaguars' red-zone defense ranks just 24th in overall success rate allowed (43.8%) through two weeks this season as a slightly favorable matchup for opposing offenses.
- Nico Collins scored from just outside the red zone in Week 2, and his usage and high-end target rate in the red zone point to him being a strong bet to score once again this week in a favorable matchup.
Indianapolis Colts
- Week 3 opponent: Tennessee Titans
- Total red-zone plays faced: 24 (T-6th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 16.7% (T-3rd)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 66.7% (30th)
Indianapolis WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Tyler Warren | 93.8% | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.4 |
| TE | Mo Alie-Cox | 18.8% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 1.8 |
| TE | Will Mallory | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Andrew Ogletree | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Alec Pierce | 100.0% | 12.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Michael Pittman Jr. | 87.5% | 7.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Josh Downs | 81.3% | 15.4% | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| WR | Ashton Dulin | 6.3% | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 1.5 |
| WR | Anthony Gould | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Adonai Mitchell | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indianapolis RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Jonathan Taylor | 11 | 52.4% | 1 | 12 | 1 | 11.9 |
| DJ Giddens | 2 | 9.5% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Tyler Goodson | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ulysses Bentley IV | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Titans have struggled to defend the run in the red zone this season on their 12 red zone run-defense snaps, allowing the highest success rate among teams with at least three run defense snaps.
- Jonathan Taylor has looked great to start the year, and considering his sizable usage advantage over anyone else in the Colts' backfield, he should stay hot in this favorable matchup in Week 3.
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Week 3 opponent: Houston Texans
- Total red zone plays faced: 18 (T-17th)
- Red-zone successful pass plays allowed: 55.6% (T-26th)
- Red-zone successful run plays allowed: 44.4% (T-23rd)
Jacksonville WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Brenton Strange | 80.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Johnny Mundt | 13.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Hunter Long | 6.7% | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.6 |
| TE | Quintin Morris | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Brian Thomas Jr. | 93.3% | 21.4% | 1 | 1 | 6.9 |
| WR | Dyami Brown | 86.7% | 23.1% | 0 | 1 | 7.9 |
| WR | Travis Hunter | 60.0% | 22.2% | 0 | 0 | 1.4 |
| WR | Tim Patrick | 26.7% | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Parker Washington | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jacksonville RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | 9 | 60.0% | 1 | 7 | 2 | 12.2 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | 3 | 20.0% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9.2 |
| LeQuint Allen | 1 | 6.7% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.9 |
| Cody Schrader | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Texans' red-zone defense ranks tied for 29th in successful play rate allowed (50.0%) this season, which has resulted in five offensive touchdowns against.
- Brian Thomas Jr. scored a red-zone rushing touchdown in Week 1 and has been the team’s most involved wide receiver in that area of the field, which will hopefully allow him to bounce back after a poor showing in Week 2.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Week 3 opponent: New York Giants
- Total red-zone plays faced: 19 (T-15th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 55.6% (T-26th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 50.0% (T-26th)
Kansas City WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Travis Kelce | 90.9% | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Noah Gray | 27.3% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 1.1 |
| TE | Robert Tonyan | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Jared Wiley | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Marquise Brown | 90.9% | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.1 |
| WR | JuJu Smith-Schuster | 90.9% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tyquan Thornton | 63.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jason Brownlee | 36.4% | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Xavier Worthy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jalen Royals | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Nikko Remigio | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kansas City RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Kareem Hunt | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.7 |
| Isiah Pacheco | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1.1 |
| Elijah Mitchell | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Giants' red-zone defense owns the second-worst successful play rate allowed (52.6%), which has resulted in the third-most touchdowns allowed (six) in that area of the field.
- Three of the Giants' touchdowns allowed have come when defending the run, making for an interesting choice between Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco to potentially find the end zone this week. For what it’s worth, the team’s lone goal-to-go carry so far this year went to Hunt in Week 2, though he did not score.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 3 opponent: Washington Commanders
- Total red-zone plays faced: 25 (5th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 23.5% (6th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 62.5% (29th)
Las Vegas WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Brock Bowers | 90.0% | 11.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Michael Mayer | 30.0% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| TE | Ian Thomas | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jakobi Meyers | 90.0% | 22.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tre Tucker | 80.0% | 12.5% | 0 | 0 | 1.4 |
| WR | Dont'e Thornton Jr. | 80.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jack Bech | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Alex Bachman | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Justin Shorter | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Las Vegas RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Ashton Jeanty | 3 | 100.0% | 1 | 8 | 2 | 8.9 |
| Zamir White | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Laube | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raheem Mostert | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Commanders' red-zone defense has found strength in defending the pass so far this season on 17 plays, though two have resulted in touchdowns.
- With the Commanders' red-zone weakness coming from defending the run, it’s reasonable to expect Ashton Jeanty to get back in the end zone this week after being held out in Week 2.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Week 3 opponent: Denver Broncos
- Total red-zone plays faced: 24 (T-26th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 25.0% (T-7th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 33.3% (T-14th)
Los Angeles WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Will Dissly | 66.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Tyler Conklin | 16.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Tucker Fisk | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Oronde Gadsden II | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Ladd McConkey | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Quentin Johnston | 100.0% | 33.3% | 0 | 1 | 7.5 |
| WR | Keenan Allen | 83.3% | 40.0% | 0 | 2 | 16.1 |
| WR | Tre Harris | 16.7% | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Derius Davis | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | KeAndre Lambert-Smith | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Los Angeles RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Omarion Hampton | 8 | 72.7% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1.7 |
| Najee Harris | 1 | 9.1% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.7 |
| Hassan Haskins | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Broncos' red-zone defense has been better than average at limiting offensive success, ranking top-10 overall in that regard (29.2%) so far.
- Considering the Broncos' success defending the pass, specifically, there should be some concern in trusting Ladd McConkey to score this week, especially as the only Chargers wide receiver to run a route in that area of the field and not see a single target thus far.
Los Angeles Rams
- Week 3 opponent: Philadelphia Eagles
- Total red-zone plays faced: 13 (T-27th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 40.0% (T-18th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 50.0% (T-26th)
Los Angeles WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Tyler Higbee | 41.7% | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.6 |
| TE | Davis Allen | 25.0% | 66.7% | 0 | 2 | 16.1 |
| TE | Colby Parkinson | 16.7% | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | -3.7 |
| TE | Terrance Ferguson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Davante Adams | 100.0% | 41.7% | 0 | 1 | 8.6 |
| WR | Jordan Whittington | 83.3% | 10.0% | 1 | 0 | 1.7 |
| WR | Puka Nacua | 75.0% | 11.1% | 0 | 0 | 1.1 |
| WR | Tutu Atwell | 25.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Xavier Smith | 8.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Konata Mumpfield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Los Angeles RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Kyren Williams | 7 | 50.0% | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9.9 |
| Blake Corum | 3 | 21.4% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.4 |
| Jarquez Hunter | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Eagles haven’t had to spend a ton of time defending the red zone so far this season but have been below average in that regard when they have, ranking just 25th in offensive success rate allowed (46.2%).
- After handling all of the red zone carries among the team’s running backs in Week 1, Kyren Williams split those carries down the middle with Blake Corum in Week 2, which is concerning for Williams’ overall touchdown upside should that hold, even in a relatively favorable matchup.
Miami Dolphins
- Week 3 opponent: Buffalo Bills
- Total red-zone plays faced: 8 (30th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 25.0% (T-7th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 25.0% (T-11th)
Miami WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Tanner Conner | 100.0% | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Julian Hill | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Darren Waller | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jaylen Waddle | 100.0% | 40.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.8 |
| WR | Tyreek Hill | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Malik Washington | 80.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tahj Washington | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | D'Wayne Eskridge | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dolphins RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Ollie Gordon II | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| De'Von Achane | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8.1 |
| Jeff Wilson Jr. | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Editor's note: The Dolphins' game already occurred on Thursday.
Minnesota Vikings
- Week 3 opponent: Cincinnati Bengals
- Total red-zone plays faced: 30 (1st)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 35.3% (15th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 30.8% (13th)
Minnesota WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | T.J. Hockenson | 71.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Josh Oliver | 28.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Benjamin Yurosek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Nick Vannett | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jalen Nailor | 100.0% | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 2.7 |
| WR | Justin Jefferson | 100.0% | 42.9% | 0 | 1 | 8.3 |
| WR | Adam Thielen | 85.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tim Jones | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Myles Price | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tai Felton | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minnesota RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Jordan Mason | 3 | 75.0% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.7 |
| Ty Chandler | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zavier Scott | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
- The Bengals have played more snaps defending the red zone than any other defense this season, allowing five offensive touchdowns, which is tied for the fourth most so far this season.
- Even with Aaron Jones in the lineup, Jordan Mason’s opportunity in the red zone was significantly greater, and while he’s yet to score a touchdown this season, his odds should increase this week in a favorable matchup.
New England Patriots
- Week 3 opponent: Pittsburgh Steelers
- Total red-zone plays faced: 20 (T-13th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 16.7% (T-3rd)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 100% (T-31st)
New England WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Hunter Henry | 55.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Austin Hooper | 33.3% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TE | Jack Westover | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Demario Douglas | 77.8% | 28.6% | 0 | 1 | 7.2 |
| WR | Kayshon Boutte | 66.7% | 16.7% | 0 | 1 | 8.6 |
| WR | Stefon Diggs | 66.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Mack Hollins | 55.6% | 20.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.8 |
| WR | Kyle Williams | 11.1% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Efton Chism III | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New England RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 3 | 42.9% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.7 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 2 | 28.6% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | 1 | 14.3% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.3 |
- The Steelers have spent an above-average amount of snaps defending the red zone so far this season, finding much more success defending the pass than the run after allowing four rushing touchdowns in that regard – the most in the league.
- Rhamondre Stevenson has the slight edge over his backfield teammates in terms of red-zone opportunities, but he is the only back on the team to get any goal-to-go carries, making him a good bet to find the end zone in this favorable Week 3 matchup.
New Orleans Saints
- Week 3 opponent: Seattle Seahawks
- Total red zone plays faced: 27 (4th)
- Red-zone successful pass plays allowed: 33.3% (T-13th)
- Red-zone successful run plays allowed: 16.7% (6th)
New Orleans WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Juwan Johnson | 92.3% | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.8 |
| TE | Jack Stoll | 7.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Moliki Matavao | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Chris Olave | 92.3% | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 2.4 |
| WR | Rashid Shaheed | 76.9% | 30.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.5 |
| WR | Brandin Cooks | 61.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Devaughn Vele | 46.2% | 33.3% | 0 | 1 | 7.3 |
| WR | Mason Tipton | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Trey Palmer | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New Orleans RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Alvin Kamara | 5 | 83.3% | 1 | 11 | 0 | 9.1 |
| Kendre Miller | 1 | 16.7% | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.1 |
| Devin Neal | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr. | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- While the Seahawks have had to defend the red zone at a top-five rate so far this season, they’ve been a top-10 team in limiting offensive success (25.9%), making them a tougher matchup this week.
- Juwan Johnson has been the team’s most effective offensive weapon in the red zone through two weeks, thanks to a strong target and route rate once the team gets into scoring position, and might be the best Saints option in this more difficult matchup.
New York Giants
- Week 3 opponent: Kansas City Chiefs
- Total red-zone plays faced: 14 (26th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 60.0% (29th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 44.4% (T-23rd)
New York WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Theo Johnson | 72.2% | 23.1% | 0 | 0 | 1.1 |
| TE | Daniel Bellinger | 16.7% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 2.4 |
| TE | Chris Manhertz | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Thomas Fidone II | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Malik Nabers | 94.4% | 17.6% | 0 | 0 | 0.8 |
| WR | Darius Slayton | 94.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Wan'Dale Robinson | 83.3% | 13.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Beaux Collins | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Gunner Olszewski | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jalin Hyatt | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Xavier Gipson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New York RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Cam Skattebo | 6 | 75.0% | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Tyrone Tracy | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
- The Chiefs' red-zone defense has allowed a 50.0% overall offensive success rate through two weeks this season, and it could be an area where the Giants can take advantage this week.
- The run game, specifically, becomes interesting as Skattebo has taken all of the backfield carries in the red zone this season and should the Giants get there this week, he stands a good chance to find the end zone for the second-straight week.
New York Jets
- Week 3 opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Total red-zone plays faced: 18 (T-17th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 55.6% (T-26th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 12.5% (T-4th)
New York WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Mason Taylor | 40.0% | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| TE | Jeremy Ruckert | 40.0% | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.5 |
| TE | Stone Smartt | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Jelani Woods | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Garrett Wilson | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tyler Johnson | 80.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Arian Smith | 40.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Josh Reynolds | 40.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Allen Lazard | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Isaiah Williams | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New York RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Braelon Allen | 4 | 40.0% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Breece Hall | 2 | 20.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Isaiah Davis | 1 | 10.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Kene Nwangwu | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Tampa Bay has done a nice job limiting offensive success in the red zone so far this season, specifically limiting touchdowns, which could limit the Jets’ offensive output even more this week.
- The Jets offense is likely in for a tougher week without Justin Fields at quarterback and in a more difficult matchup. It will be difficult to trust either Jets running back to find the end zone, considering the matchup and shared workload.
Philadelphia Eagles
- Week 3 opponent: Los Angeles Rams
- Total red-zone plays faced: 10 (29th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 12.5% (2nd)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 50.0% (T-26th)
Philadelphia WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Dallas Goedert | 60.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Grant Calcaterra | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Kylen Granson | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Cameron Latu | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | DeVonta Smith | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | A.J. Brown | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jahan Dotson | 80.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | John Metchie III | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Darius Cooper | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Philadelphia RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Saquon Barkley | 7 | 77.8% | 2 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| Tank Bigsby | 1 | 11.1% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 |
| AJ Dillon | 1 | 11.1% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Will Shipley | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Rams defense has spent a below-average amount of time in the red zone so far this season, but it will face a tougher opponent this week.
- The Eagles passing offense in the red zone so far this season has resulted in zero targets for the team’s tight end and wide receivers. Eventually, that will have to change, but it’s a little discouraging that it hasn’t been a big part of the team’s game plan so far in 2025.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 3 opponent: New England Patriots
- Total red-zone plays faced: 5 (32nd)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 50.0% (T-22nd)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 100% (T-31st)
Pittsburgh WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Darnell Washington | 66.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Jonnu Smith | 50.0% | 33.3% | 0 | 1 | 7.3 |
| TE | Pat Freiermuth | 50.0% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Connor Heyward | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | D.K. Metcalf | 100.0% | 16.7% | 0 | 1 | 7.2 |
| WR | Calvin Austin III | 83.3% | 20.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.8 |
| WR | Ben Skowronek | 16.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Roman Wilson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Scott Miller | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pittsburgh RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Jaylen Warren | 7 | 87.5% | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9.7 |
| Kenneth Gainwell | 1 | 12.5% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Kaleb Johnson | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- No team has spent less time defending the red zone so far this season than the Patriots; however, they’ve allowed two touchdowns out of their five defensive snaps played in that area of the field so far.
- Jaylen Warren is getting the large majority of looks in the red zone and has found early success with a strong chance to do so again this week in a relatively favorable matchup.
San Francisco 49ers
- Week 3 opponent: Arizona Cardinals
- Total red-zone plays faced: 28 (3rd)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 33.3% (T-13th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 25.0% (T-11th)
San Francisco WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Jake Tonges | 52.9% | 22.2% | 0 | 1 | 9.3 |
| TE | Luke Farrell | 29.4% | 20.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.1 |
| TE | George Kittle | 11.8% | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.5 |
| TE | Brayden Willis | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Ricky Pearsall | 94.1% | 6.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Russell Gage | 70.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jauan Jennings | 64.7% | 18.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | 35.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Kendrick Bourne | 17.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Skyy Moore | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jordan Watkins | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
San Francisco RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Christian McCaffrey | 9 | 100.0% | 1 | 17 | 5 | 12.9 |
| Isaac Guerendo | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan James | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Cardinals have spent a decent amount of time defending the red zone and so far have been above average in terms of limiting offensive success (32.1%).
- The 49ers offense has several question marks, but Christian McCaffrey is not one of them, as he’s dominated the backfield red-zone opportunities and will always be a strong bet to score given his usage, even in tougher matchups.
Seattle Seahawks
- Week 3 opponent: New Orleans Saints
- Total red-zone plays faced: 15 (T-24th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 50.0% (T-22nd)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 20.0% (T-9th)
Seattle WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | AJ Barner | 60.0% | 33.3% | 1 | 1 | 7.9 |
| TE | Eric Saubert | 40.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Elijah Arroyo | 40.0% | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Nick Kallerup | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 80.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Cooper Kupp | 80.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tory Horton | 40.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jake Bobo | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Cody White | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Dareke Young | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seattle RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Zach Charbonnet | 6 | 50.0% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Kenneth Walker III | 5 | 41.7% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9.3 |
| George Holani | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Saints' red-zone defense has struggled defending the pass in that area of the field, allowing four passing touchdowns so far, which is tied for the second most on the year.
- Seattle’s top options, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, have yet to be targeted in the red zone, but in a favorable passing matchup, they should have a shot to get on the board this week against the Saints.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Week 3 opponent: New York Jets
- Total red-zone plays faced: 21 (12th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 55.6% (T-26th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 41.7% (18th)
Tampa Bay WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Cade Otton | 75.0% | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| TE | Payne Durham | 12.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Devin Culp | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Ko Kieft | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Sterling Shepard | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Emeka Egbuka | 100.0% | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.5 |
| WR | Mike Evans | 87.5% | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 2.1 |
| WR | Ryan Miller | 12.5% | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| WR | Kameron Johnson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Chris Godwin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tez Johnson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tampa Bay RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Bucky Irving | 2 | 50.0% | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8.2 |
| Rachaad White | 2 | 50.0% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Sean Tucker | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Williams | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Jets have allowed five red-zone touchdowns so far this season, four of which came in goal-to-go situations.
- Bucky Irving and Rachaad White have split red-zone and goal-to-go carries so far this season. Irving has the greater edge as a receiver, which keeps him as the best bet to score this week, though White could be worth a deeper look considering the matchup.
Tennessee Titans
- Week 3 opponent: Indianapolis Colts
- Total red-zone plays faced: 13 (T-27th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 62.5% (T-30th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 20.0% (T-9th)
Tennessee WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Chigoziem Okonkwo | 71.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Gunnar Helm | 28.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | David Martin-Robinson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Calvin Ridley | 100.0% | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Chimere Dike | 85.7% | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WR | Van Jefferson | 57.1% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Elic Ayomanor | 42.9% | 33.3% | 0 | 1 | 7.9 |
| WR | Tyler Lockett | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Bryce Oliver | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tennessee RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Tony Pollard | 3 | 60.0% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1.6 |
| Julius Chestnut | 2 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Kalel Mullings | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Mims | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Colts have struggled to defend the pass while in the red zone this season, allowing three touchdowns through the air so far this season.
- The Titans' passing game needs all the help they can get early in the season, and interestingly, Dike has been the team’s most involved receiving option in that area of the field. Dike is only a deep-league dart throw, but at least one with encouraging usage to back him up.
Washington Commanders
- Week 3 opponent: Las Vegas Raiders
- Total red-zone plays faced: 15 (T-24th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 50.0% (T-22nd)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 11.1% (3rd)
Washington WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Zach Ertz | 100.0% | 25.0% | 0 | 2 | 16.7 |
| TE | John Bates | 12.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Ben Sinnott | 12.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Colson Yankoff | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Terry McLaurin | 100.0% | 12.5% | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| WR | Deebo Samuel | 87.5% | 14.3% | 1 | 2 | 15.9 |
| WR | Jaylin Lane | 37.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Luke McCaffrey | 37.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Noah Brown | 25.0% | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Chris Moore | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Washington RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Austin Ekeler | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.8 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 2 | 33.3% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr. | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy McNichols | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
- The Raiders have been a top-10 red-zone unit in limiting offensive success, specifically against the run, where they’ve allowed no rushing touchdowns and just one successful offensive play on nine snaps.
- Croskey-Merritt should have complete control of the Commanders' backfield with Austin Ekeler out, though a backup quarterback and already limited opportunities as a team in that area of the field make him a concerning option in a difficult matchup this week.
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