Fantasy football managers add Kyler Murray, Emmett Johnson ahead of Week 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
As NFL Week 3 approaches, fantasy football managers are adding several key players. Kyler Murray, cleared from concussion protocol, is set to start for the Minnesota Vikings against Tampa Bay. Emmett Johnson, featuring for the Kansas City Chiefs, made an impact in last week's game with 103 all-purpose yards. Other players being added include Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, following recovery from an injury. The shifts in player availability are influencing waiver wire strategies ahead of Sunday’s games.
- •Kyler Murray starts for the Vikings after clearing concussion protocol.
- •Emmett Johnson has totaled 103 all-purpose yards this season.
- •Sam Darnold returns as starting quarterback for the Seahawks.
- •Nico Collins misses another game for the Texans due to a hamstring strain.
- •Waiver wire strategies are shifting as Week 3 approaches.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy football Week 3 most added players: Kyler Murray, Emmett Johnson, Rashod Bateman, Dalton Schultz
"Nico Collins sits again and Puka Nacua is doubtful, so fantasy football managers grabbed the pass-catchers taking their targets.
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