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Hill led Miami with his five targets on a day that saw the offense held to less than 200 passing yards. Skylar Thompson, before leaving the game in the third quarter with a chest injury, was abysmal in Mike McDaniel’s user-friendly offense. Journeyman backup QB Tim Boyle was much better and could make Hill a more viable fantasy option if he’s named the Dolphins’ Week 4 starter. Without Tua Tagovailoa (concussion), no one in Miami’s offense will be a reliable fantasy option.

The 49ers’ heartbreak-loss clouds an otherwise excellent day from Purdy. His 11.2-yard aDOT is the third-deepest single-game average of his career and his 86.7 percent adjusted completion rate was his fourth-best. This is also the first time Purdy has ever reached 10 rushing attempts in one game. The underrated dual-threat is a low-end QB1 against the Bears in Week 4.

Parkinson technically finished with at team-high six targets though one was ultimately negated. The usage is encouraging but Parkinson remains a frustrating, touchdown-dependent option. He is a TE2 against the Bears in Week 4.

Waddle was invisible in this one through no fault of his own. The Miami passing offense was nonexistent with Skyler Thompson at the helm. Tim Boyle, who came in for Thompson when he left the game with a chest injury, would be un upgrade for Waddle and the rest of the Dolphins pass catchers in their Week 4 matchup against the Titans.

Smith followed up his six-catch Week 2 performance with a stinker, which might come as little surprised with Skylar Thompson under center for Miami. Smith ran a pass route on just 48 percent of the team’s drop backs against the Seahawks — a drop in usage from last week against the Bills. He remains a borderline deep-league option.

Turpin’s touchdown came on a 16-yard reception late in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys were mounting a comeback. The Cowboys’ return specialist continues to pop up in the offense as needed but doesn’t have a strong enough role to be considered fantasy-relevant. His 51 receiving yards in Sunday’s loss set a new career high, but fantasy managers shouldn’t count on him in Week 4 against the Giants.

Johnson failed to capitalize with Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (injured reserve) sidelined. His 1.65 yards per route run average through three games accurately reflects his replacement-level play. He is not a recommended start against the Bears in Week 4.

Likely is already on the shortlist of disappointing waiver wire claims for the 2024 season. While there’s still plenty of time for a bounceback, the third-year tight end has caught three passes for 30 yards over the last two weeks after breaking out for 9-111-1 in the season-opener against the Chiefs. Mark Andrews hasn’t produced a big game this season, but as long as he’s healthy and active, Likely will be difficult to trust on a week-to-week basis. Fantasy managers are better off leaving him on the bench in Week 4 against the Bills.

Smith-Njigba was invisible outside an 18-yard catch and run in the second half. The Seahawks offense eased up after taking a lead against the Tua-less Dolphins in the first quarter and operated a massively run heavy offense in the second half. JSN in Week 3 was well behind DK Metcalf (8) and Tyler Lockett (6) in targets. He could be in for a bounce back in Week 4 against the Lions in a game that has shootout potential.

Whittington seemingly earned Sean McVay’s trust as the game progressed, playing 7-of-29 offensive snaps (24.1 percent) in the first half and 16-of-30 snaps (53.3 percent) in the second half. He notably handled 7-of-27 wide receiver snaps (25.9 percent) in 12 personnel and lined up in the slot on 10-of-23 total snaps (43.5 percent). Whittington is a smart bench stash heading into Week 4 against the Bears.

Bateman hauled in a 15-yard touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson before halftime for what would be the Ravens’ only receiving touchdown on the day. Other than that, it was a forgettable day for Bateman, who will take an 8-121-1 line into Week 4’s matchup against the Bills.