Brian Thomas Jr. absolutely bottomed out in Week 3, grabbing just one target for a measly eight yards. Fantasy managers are officially in panic mode with the Jaguars wide receiver, staring down a 77% panic meter rating that screams it’s time to make a move. This dude went from looking like a breakout to a drop candidate in a single week.
The Brian Thomas Jr. Rollercoaster Is Over
Dude’s early season schedule was always the biggest concern heading into 2026. We knew he was facing a brutal slate of outside corners for nearly half the season. But then the Jags started mixing him in the slot, and in Week 2, it looked like he was finally turning a corner! He had a nearly 25% target share, second only to Parker Washington. We all thought, “Okay, here we go, he’s earning a real role!”
Nope. Week 3 was a nightmare. That single target, that tiny eight-yard gain, just killed it. He’s consistently coming off the field in two-wide receiver sets, and meanwhile, Jakobi Meyers is out there snagging a touchdown and eight targets. Honestly, at this point, you probably won’t get squat back in a trade. If you need that roster space, no one’s blaming you for dropping him. It’s rough.
Justin Herbert’s Stale Offense Has Chargers Fans Buzzing for Change
Then there’s Justin Herbert, who’s been on the panic meter for a minute now, and Week 3 didn’t help one bit. His big problem? This offense is so stale, man. It doesn’t even look like it fits his skillset, which is super weird considering all the hype around Mike McDaniel as an offensive playcaller during the preseason. Now there’s actual buzz about the Chargers making a change at 0-3. Seriously?
Herbert doesn’t have a true deep threat out there. His wide receivers aren’t creating anything after the catch, and Quentin Johnston is dropping way too many passes. Plus, the dude isn’t even running on designed plays. Right now, there are so many better options if you’re in a one-QB league. His panic meter is at 42%, but it feels like it should be higher.
So, yeah, Week 3 has fantasy managers making some incredibly tough calls. If you’re 0-3 or 1-2, you know the drill: time for a major trade to shake things up. Not every player is worth ditching though. Some guys just need a chance to bounce back. Keep an eye out for Harold Fannin Jr., the Browns tight end. Make sure he hasn’t been dropped in your leagues because sometimes those standouts from Week 3 can be sneaky waiver wire adds for Week 4. These are the burning questions managers are asking as they flip the page to Week 4 and get ready for the rest of the season.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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