Whether you’re clawing back from a slow start or sharpening your playoff edge, this week’s IDP pickups blend snap share dominance with game‑changing impact.
We’re chasing defenders who refuse to leave the field and in one case, a cornerback who just rewrote NFL history.
IDP History Crushed the “Bungles”
Isaiah Rodgers (CB – Minnesota Vikings)
Rostered: ~12% | Snap Share: 100% | Week 3 vs CIN: 1 INT TD, 2 FF, 1 FR TD, 2 PD, 3 tackles
Brian Flores’ defense has been aggressive all season; however, Week 3 was Isaiah Rodgers’ personal highlight reel. Notably, playing every defensive snap, Rodgers became the first player in Vikings history to score on both a pick six and a fumble return in the same game.
- First quarter, Harrison Smith tips a Jake Browning pass — Rodgers snags it at the MIN 13 and races 87 yards for the score.
- Second quarter, Rodgers punches the ball out of Noah Fant’s hands, scoops it, and sprints 67 yards for his second TD.
- Minutes later, he forces another fumble on Ja’Marr Chase, recovered by Jeff Okudah.
Rodgers posted a perfect 99.9 overall PFF grade (99.4 coverage), becoming the first NFL player in the PFF era to do so. His usage, 100% snaps, primary outside CB role, and freedom to attack the ball, makes him a high‑upside DB add in big‑play formats. Even if turnover regression hits, his aggressive style in Flores’ scheme keeps him fantasy‑relevant.
Help On the Line to Replace Nick Bosa
George Karlaftis (LE – Kansas City Chiefs)
Rostered: ~40% | Snaps: 153 (5th among EDGEs) | QB Pressures: 15 (8th)
With Nick Bosa’s season‑ending injury, Karlaftis becomes the top-priority add. His combination of top‑5 snap count volume and top‑10 pressure rate screams breakout. Kansas City’s defensive front is keeping him in high‑leverage situations.
Dorance Armstrong (EDGE – Washington Commanders)
Rostered: 4% (+2% from Week 2) | Sacks: 3 (T‑7th) | Snap Share: 60%
Armstrong’s early sack total is backed by steady usage along Washington’s D‑line. Facing Michael Penix Jr. this week, he’s a sneaky streamer in sack‑heavy formats.
Al‑Quadin Muhammad (EDGE – Detroit Lions)
Rostered: <5% | PFF Overall: 82.1 | Pass Rush: 80.9 | Run Defense: 65.4
In Marcus Davenport’s absence, Muhammad has exploded in Kelvin Sheppard’s scheme — 7 tackles (6 solo) and 3.5 sacks in just two games. His grades are well above average, and with Cleveland’s pass‑heavy offense (2nd in attempts, 129), his snap share should climb.
IDP Standouts to be Added and Started
Tyrel Dodson (LB – Buffalo Bills)
Rostered: 15% (+3% from Week 2) | 2025 Totals: 33 tackles | Week 3: 11 solo tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass defensed
Dodson’s production has been quietly elite through three weeks, yet his roster percentage remains shockingly low. His Week 3 stat line — double‑digit solo tackles, a sack, and a pass breakup — is the kind of balanced output that plays in any scoring format.
- Volume: Buffalo’s defensive scheme keeps him on the field in nearly all packages, giving him a consistent tackle floor.
- Impact Plays: The sack and pass defensed show he’s contributing to pressure and coverage situations.
- Opportunity: With the Bills’ offense forcing opponents into pass‑heavy scripts, Dodson’s snap count and playmaking chances should remain high.
For managers dealing with injuries or underperforming LBs, Dodson is a plug‑and‑play option who can stabilize weekly scoring while offering upside in big‑play formats.
Mack Wilson (LB – Arizona Cardinals)
Rostered: 6% (+2% from Week 2) | Defensive Snaps: 225 (2nd among LBs through Week 3)
IDP managers aren’t valuing Wilson’s floor, making him appear on the list for consecutive weeks. His 100% snap share make him a floor machine for managers struggling at linebacker. He’s not flashy, but the volume is elite — second‑most LB snaps in the league — and his tackle production is steady. In deeper leagues, he’s the antidote to inconsistent LB play.
Clean-Up Crew: IDP Players to Drop
Logan Wilson (LB – Cincinnati Bengals)
Rostered: +3% from Week 2 | Usage: Still full‑time, but production lagging
Managers continue to add Logan Wilson despite middling returns. His name value is propping up roster rates, but with Cincinnati’s defense struggling to sustain drives, his tackle floor is lower than past seasons. In shallow formats, pivoting to Mack Wilson or Pete Werner offers more stability.
Abdul Carter (EDGE – New York Giants)
Rostered: 46% | Snap Share: Sub‑50%
Carter’s rotational usage caps his weekly ceiling. With under half the defensive snaps through three weeks, he’s droppable outside of deep, big‑play scoring leagues.
Jalon Walker (EDGE – Atlanta Falcons)
Rostered: 32% (+2% from Week 2) | Snap Share: <50%
Walker’s athleticism is enticing, but the snap share isn’t there. Until Atlanta commits to him as a full‑time edge, he’s a stash at best.
Final Word: Chase Volume, Chase Impact
Rodgers’ Week 3 was a reminder that usage plus aggression can flip a fantasy matchup on its head. Whether it’s Mack Wilson’s floor, Karlaftis’ pressure rate, or Muhammad’s efficiency, these defenders bring both opportunity and production. Add them before your league mates catch up.
