Three words that haunt all fantasy football managers: “game-day decision.” You can study the injury reports and scour all the team-by-team news all you like, but when a coach says his star offensive player is a game-day decision, there’s little you can do without waiting until the last possible moment to submit your lineup on Sunday. And even then, there’s a lack of control that leaves you downright queasy. As of Saturday morning, some starting running backs have the dreaded game-day decision tag on them, so plan accordingly.
Here’s a closer look at who’s in and who’s out for Week 3.
ARIZONA CARDINALS
After three days of no practice, Cardinals WR Rondale Moore was ruled out by Kliff Kingsbury. With Jalen Ramsey likely drawing Marquise Brown, it’s time to fire up Greg Dortch if you need a supplemental fantasy player. Dortch has paced the Cardinals in receptions (11) and receiving yards (118) while being just one of two receivers (Hollywood being the other) to record a touchdown thus far. He's also tied with Zach Ertz for first downs gained (six). Running back James Conner has practiced all week but was deemed a game-day decision by Kingsbury. If Conner can’t go, Darrel Williams is in line to receive the majority of the work . —
All Cardinals: What you need to know about Week 3
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley is doubtful against the Patriots after being limited in practice all week and there is no set timeline for his return. Pat Mekari will get the start at left tackle for the second consecutive week if Stanley can’t play. Running back J.K. Dobbins will be a game-day decision after being listed as a full participant. However, the Ravens are not going to rush him back and aggravate the knee injury that ended his 2021 season. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman could be a key fantasy player after scoring a pair of long touchdowns in each of the past two weeks.
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