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EXPLOIT THE MATCHUP in Week 3

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The Week 3 Fantasy Preview was curated by senior staff writer Steven Pintado using statistics from the Fantasy Points Data Suite. If you want access to these stats (and dozens of other proprietary figures) sign up here and use promo code NERDS to save 25% on a Data Suite or All-In subscription. Without further ado, let’s dig in to the fantasy matchups! To better navagate the article for your players please click on the matchup links below.

NYG/CLE | GB/TEN | CHI/IND | HOU/MIN | PHI/NO | LAC/PIT | DEN/TB | CAR/LV

MIA/SEA | BAL/DAL | DET/ARI | SF/LAR | KC/ATL | JAX/BUF | WAS/CIN

New York Giants (0-2) vs. Cleveland Browns (1-1)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Avg Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Giants 17th 25th 14th 23rd 59.5 12.0 272.0 170.5 101.5 27:27 42.3% 40%
Browns 12th 15th 16th 19th 67.5 17.5 263.5 154.5 109 32:38 13.8% 75%

We have a game between the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns. All eyes will be on Daniel Jones to see if he can have another decent performance on the road. Fantasy managers will continue to hope he looks toward Malik Nabers with another high target share. The Browns want to get their passing game rolling with a solid matchup. We need this to be Amari Cooper’s blow-up game of the week.

Quarterbacks

New York Giants
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank (6 PPT) Fantasy Points Per Game
Daniel Jones QB3 20% 35.0 5.5 205.5 22nd 13.6
Cleveland Browns
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank (6 PPT) Fantasy Points Per Game
DeShaun Watson QB2 60% 39.5 5.0 207.0 19th 14.1

Running Backs

New York Giants
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Devin Singletary RB3 65% 13.0 60.5% 8.6% 26th 11.9 75%
Tyrone Tracy Outside the Top 48 15% 1.5 7.0% 4.3% 83rd 1.0 21%
Cleveland Browns
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Jerome Ford RB2 70% 9.5 39.6% 11.4% 23rd 13.2 60%
D’Onta Foreman RB4 50% 14.0 29.2% 1.3% 59th 6.1 38%

Wide Receivers

New York Giants
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Malik Nabers WR2 85% 95% 12.5 35.7% 4th 20.2 37 12%
WanDale Robinson WR5 50% 65% 8.0 22.9% 36th 10.8 27 83%
Darius Slayton Outside the Top 60 30% 80% 3.5 10.0% 67th 6.0 30 19%
Cleveland Browns
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Amari Cooper WR3 75% 92% 8.5 21.5% 83rd 3.9 43 28%
Jerry Jeudy WR4 65% 81% 7.0 17.7% 30th 11.9 38 37%
Elijah Moore Outside the Top 60 40% 83% 7.0 17.7% 58th 7.2 41 63%

Tight Ends

New York Gaints
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Theo Johnson Outside the Top 24 25% 79% 2.0 5.71% 56th 1.4 24 53%
Cleveland Browns
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Jordan Akins Outside the Top 24 40% 53% 2.5 6.33% 31st 3.9 24 38%

Green Bay Packers (1-1) vs. Tennessee Titans (0-2)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Average Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Packers 14th 28th 21st 16th 62.5 22.5 398.5 186.5 212 33:42 46.4% 100%
Titans 9th 22nd 3rd 2nd 60.5 17 272 213 91 29:54 47.8% 33.3%

We may get the return of Jordan Love in Week 3. If not, we get to see a revenge game for Malik Willis. We should continue to see the run game for Green Bay to shine in this matchup. On the Titans side, they are looking for better passing offense under Will Levis. You should expect their run game to be featured in a favorable matchup.

Quarterbacks

Green Bay Packers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Jordan Love QB2 70% 34.0 0.0 260.0 10th 20.4
Malik Willis QB3 10% 7.5 3.0 81.5 32nd 7.5
Teneessee Titans
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Will Levis QB3 20% 30.0 4.0 196.5 27th 11.1
Jordan Love – game time decision

Running Backs

Green Bay Packers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Josh Jacobs RB1 90% 24.0 64.9% 6.1% 25th 12.8 67%
Emanuel Wilson Outside the Top 48 45% 4.5 12.2% 6.1% 52nd 3.9 19%
Tenneesse Titans
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Tony Pollard RB2 85% 16.5 61.1% 16.7% 13th 16.8 67%
Tyjae Spears RB4 55% 5.0 18.5% 10.0% 42nd 6.2 33%

Wide Receivers

Green Bay Packers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Christian Watson WR5 50% 59% 2.5 10.2% 76th 5.2 16 34%
Romeo Doubs WR4 65% 79% 5.0 20.4% 44th 9.1 21 7%
Jayden Reed WR3 70% 56% 4.0 16.3% 5th 19.9 20 85%
Dontayvion Wicks Outside the Top 60 45% 51% 3.5 14.3% 70th 5.8 10 40%
Tenneesse Titans
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Calvin Ridley WR2 80% 83% 6.5 21.67% 17th 16.4 30 18%
DeAndre Hopkins Outside the Top 60 30% 36% 1.5 5.00% 107th 1.9 13 44%
Tyler Boyd Outside the Top 60 40% 80% 5.0 16.67% 77th 4.7 30 75%

Tight Ends

Green Bay Packers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Tucker Kraft TE2 45% 80% 2.5 10.20% 23rd 4.7 15 33%
Luke Musgrave Outside the Top 24 10% 44% 1.5 6.12% 63rd 0.8 7 29%
Tennessee Titans
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Chigoziem Okonkwo TE2 50% 54% 2.5 8.33% 12th 7.1 17 41%

NYG/CLE | GB/TEN | CHI/IND | HOU/MIN | PHI/NO | LAC/PIT | DEN/TB | CAR/LV

MIA/SEA | BAL/DAL | DET/ARI | SF/LAR | KC/ATL | JAX/BUF | WAS/CIN

Chicago Bears (1-1) vs. Indianapolis Colts (0-2)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Average Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Bears 4th 11th 11th 27th 59.5 18.5 176.5 99 77.5 28:09 26.7% 75%
Colts 19th 23rd 28th 8th 48 18.5 320.5 198.5 122 19:54 36.8% 50%

We have two teams that desperately need to get their offense on track—the Bears and the Colts. For the Bears, we need to see something more from Caleb Williams, who (not completely his fault) needs to get this passing game going.  It will help if they establish the run game against a very poor Colts run defense. For the Colts, they will have a tough matchup, but this offense needs to find their rhythm in order to help us with fantasy points.

Quarterbacks

Chicago Bears
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg. Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Caleb Williams QB2 60% 33.0 5.0 163.0 33rd 6.3
Indianapolis Colts
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg. Total Yards Fantasy Rank (6 PPT) Fantasy Points Per Game
Anthony Richardson QB1 85% 26.5 5.0 254.5 8th 21.0

Running Backs

Chicago Bears
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
D’Andre Swift RB2 80% 12.0 54.5% 9.1% 39th 6.6 68%
Indianapolis Colts
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Jonathan Taylor RB1 90% 14.0 70.0% 7.5% 23rd 16.2 74%

Wide Receivers

Chicago Bears
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
D.J. Moore WR2 85% 94% 9.0 27.3% 37th 10.7 38 26%
Rome Odunze WR4 65% 86% 4.5 13.6% 89th 3.7 32 33%
Indianapolis Colts
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Michael Pittman WR3 75% 88% 7.5 28.30% 66th 6.1 26 19%
Josh Downs Outside the Top 60 35% 0% 0 0.00% N/A 0 0 0%
Adonai Mitchell Outside the Top 60 20% 62% 4.5 16.98% 97th 2.6 21 55%
Alec Pierce WR5 55% 90% 5 18.87% 9th 19.1 25 28%

Tigth Ends

Chicago Bears
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Cole Kmet TE2 65% 63% 3.0 9.09% 28th 4.1 16 47%
Indianapolis Colts
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Kylen Granson Outside the Top 24 35% 58% 1.5 5.66% 59th 1.0 17.5 69%

Houston Texans (2-0) vs. Minnesota Vikings (2-0)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Average Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Texans 22nd 4th 23rd 5th 68.5 24 363.5 219.5 144 34:23 39.3% 100%
Vikings 3rd 9th 13th 29th 52.5 25.5 357.5 229 128.5 26:23 45.5% 100%

We have the battle of two undefeated teams in the Texans and the Vikings. The Texans are going to have to rely on their passing game in this one. They have the favorable matchup that should allow the receiving group to have a good day in fantasy. The Vikings will need to find a way to protect Sam Darnold and allow him time to make plays downfield. As long as Justin Jefferson is on the field expect the offense to be competitive and get opportunities to score.

Quarterbacks

Houston Texans
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
C.J. Stroud QB1 90% 34.0 2.5 253.0 12th 19.5
Minnesota Vikings
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Sam Darnold QB2 65% 25.0 4.0 255.5 7th 21.3

Running Backs

Houston Texans
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Cam Akers RB3 65% 7 11.3% 1.5% 67th 2.5 21%
Minnesota Vikings
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Aaron Jones RB2 70% 11.5 46.0% 16.0% 20th 14.4 58%
Ty Chandler RB4 55% 9.0 36.0% 6.0% 36th 7.7 35%
Joe Mixon – Doubful for this game

Wide Receviers

Houston Texans
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Stefon Diggs WR2 80% 79% 6.0 17.6% 23rd 14.8 33 15%
Nico Collins WR1 95% 82% 9.5 27.9% 3rd 22.6 32 63%
Tank Dell WR3 70% 66% 5.5 16.2% 73rd 5.6 31 29%
Minnesota Vikings
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Justin Jefferson WR1 95% 77% 6.5 26.00% 7th 19.6 23 33%
Jalen Nailor WR4 65% 70% 3.0 12.00% 33rd 11.8 19 30%

Tight Ends

Houston Texans
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Dalton Schultz TE2 75% 76% 3.0 8.82% 27th 4.4 28 16%
Minnesota Vikings
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Josh Oliver Outside the Top 24 5% 51% 1.0 4.00% 42nd 2.4 9 0%
Johnny Mundt Outside the Top 24 10% 62% 3.0 12.00% 35th 3.4 18.5 27%

NYG/CLE | GB/TEN | CHI/IND | HOU/MIN | PHI/NO | LAC/PIT | DEN/TB | CAR/LV

MIA/SEA | BAL/DAL | DET/ARI | SF/LAR | KC/ATL | JAX/BUF | WAS/CIN

Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) vs. New Orleans Saints (2-0)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Average Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Eagles 24th 19th 31st 13th 71 27.5 387.5 222.5 165 34:13 37.0% 75%
Saints 10th 1st 19th 12th 59 45.5 405.5 220.5 185 33:35 57.1%

We probably have one of the most interesting matchups all week in the Eagles and the Saints. Philadelphia will look to forget the last-second loss from Week 2 and test if New Orleans is for real. Jalen Hurts will likely have to play as well, or better than last week. The Saints are trying to prove the doubters wrong and taking down another playoff team. The key to their success is the passing game in which the Eagles have a bottom five secondary in football. This game could end up being high scoring on Sunday.

Quarterbacks

Philadelphia Eagles
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Jalen Hurts QB1 95% 32.0 13.0 289.5 5th 23.1
New Orleans Saints
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Derek Carr QB1 88% 19.5 1.5 228.5 2nd 26.6

Running Backs

Philadelphia Eagles
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Saquon Barkley RB1 95% 23.0 61.3% 10.9% 3rd 24.4 85%
New Orleans Saints
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Alvin Kamara RB1 95% 17.5 46.1% 20.0% 1st 33.0 58%
Jamaal Williams Outside the Top 48 20% 9.5 25.0% 2.5% 35th 8.0 29%

Wide Receivers

Philadelpa Eagles
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
DeVonta Smith WR2 90% 100% 8.5 26.6% 12th 18.0 34 58%
Jahan Dotson Outside the Top 60 35% 61% 1.0 3.1% 123rd 0.8 26 22%
New Orleans Saints
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Chris Olave WR1 90% 75% 4.0 20.00% 52nd 8.0 16 28%
Rashid Shaheed WR3 80% 67% 4.5 22.50% 9th 18.6 16 19%

Tight Ends

Philadelphia Eagles
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Dallas Goedert TE1 80% 90% 4.5 14.06% 13th 7.0 29 44%
New Orleans Saints
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Juwan Johnson Outside the Top 24 30% 38% 1.5 7.50% 19th 5.3 7 14%
Taysom Hill TE2 40% 40% 1.5 7.50% 33rd 3.8 5.5 27%
Foster Moreau Outside the Top 24 5% 79% 2.0 10.00% 11th 7.2 7.5 20%

Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Average Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Chargers 1st 6th 2nd 18th 59.5 15 332.5 248 68 32:17 41.9%
Steelers 2nd 3rd 8th 22nd 62 15.5 260.5 121.5 139 33:57 40.0% 0%

We have another face off between two undefeated teams in the Chargers and Steelers. This game won’t be pretty for fantasy football. These are two teams that want to run the ball and play elite defense. Both teams essentially have a top-10 defense, so I’d expect low scoring and less than two total touchdowns on Sunday.

Quarterbacks

Los Angeles Chargers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Justin Herbert QB3 40% 23 5.0 149 21st 13.7
Pittsburgh Steelers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Justin Fields QB3 35% 21.5 1 178.5 25th 12.7
Keep your eyes on Justin Herbert’s injury

Running Backs

Los Angeles Chargers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Gus Edwards RB4 45% 14.5 40.8% 2.2% 47th 4.9 45%
J.K. Dobbins RB2 70% 13.5 38.0% 8.7% 4th 21.5 52%
Pittsburgh Steelers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Najee Harris RB2 70% 18.5 48.1% 9.3% 33rd 8.7 51%
Jaylen Warren RB3 60% 5.5 14.3% 9.3% 43rd 6.1 40%

Wide Receivers

Los Angeles Chargers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Joshua Palmer Outside the Top 60 45% 62% 3 13.0% 89th 3.7 21 29%
Ladd McConkey WR4 65% 58% 5.5 23.9% 42nd 9.8 18 66%
Quentin Johnston WR5 55% 69% 5.5 23.9% 24th 14.5 21 5%
Pittsburgh Steelers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
George Pickens WR3 75% 73% 5.5 25.58% 42nd 9.2 21 32%

Tight Ends

Los Angeles Chargers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Hayden Hurst Outside the Top 24 25% 58% 2.5 10.87% 35th 3.5 16 59%
Pittsburgh Steelers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Pat Freiermuth TE2 75% 66% 4.0 18.60% 10th 7.3 19 55%

NYG/CLE | GB/TEN | CHI/IND | HOU/MIN | PHI/NO | LAC/PIT | DEN/TB | CAR/LV

MIA/SEA | BAL/DAL | DET/ARI | SF/LAR | KC/ATL | JAX/BUF | WAS/CIN

Denver Broncos (0-2) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Average Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Broncos 18th 21st 1st 24th 62.5 13 263 181.5 81.5 29:27 23.3% 66.7%
Buccaneers 28th 27th 10th 9th 60.5 28.5 304 213 91 29:54 47.8%

In Tampa, we get to see the Broncos face off against the Buccaneers. The Broncos offense has looked terrible through two games, but this one may get them on track. They need to take advantage of the Buccaneers’ poor run defense. For Tampa, their passing game has looked on-point this season, but they could use a spark in the run game. That backfield is a mystery right now, but they could see a positive game script with a favorable matchup against the Broncos run defense.

Quarterbacks

Denver Broncos
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Bo Nix QB3 35% 38.5 4.5 222.0 29th 9.7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Baker Mayfield QB2 85% 24.5 4.0 264.5 1st 29.2

Running Backs

Denver Broncos
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Javonte Williams RB3 65% 9.5 43.2% 9.1% 37th 7.4 59%
Jaleel McLaughlin RB4 50% 6.5 29.5% 6.5% 58th 3.2 32%
Tama Bay Buccaneers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Rachaad White RB2 70% 12.5 47.2% 14.3% 30th 10.0 71%
Bucky Irving RB3 60% 8.0 30.2% 6.1% 44th 5.9 33%

Wide Receivers

Denver Broncos
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Courtland Sutton WR4 60% 90% 8.0 20.8% 67th 5.7 37 19%
Josh Reynolds WR5 50% 74% 6.5 16.9% 33rd 11.4 32 19%
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
MIke Evans WR2 85% 81% 5.0 20.41% 20th 15.2 24 30%
Chris Godwin WR1 90% 79% 8.0 32.65% 1st 23.5 22 65%
Jalen McMillan Outside the Top 60 40% 81% 2.5 10.20% 58th 6.7 21 36%

Tight Ends

Denver Broncos
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Greg Dulcich Outside the Top 24 20% 61% 5.5 14.29% 31st 3.9 17 38%
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Cade Otton Outside the Top 24 20% 93% 2.0 8.16% 69th 0.6 22 39%

Carolina Panthers (0-2) vs. Las Vegas Raiders (1-1)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Average Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Panthers 20th 31st 15th 31st 50.5 6.5 176 102 74 23:31 9.1% 33.3%
Raiders 15th 24th 17th 26th 59.5 18 278 229 49 31:13 34.6% 40%

This one won’t be the most exciting game to watch, but the change at quarterback for the Panthers will hopefully give them some life. The best route for the Panthers is to establish the run game in a favorable matchup. For the Raiders, they need a repeat show of their surprising win in Week 2. They have the weapons to air the ball out if they want to. Head coach Antonio Pierce has stated he wants to run the ball, so we’ll see if he’s for realgoing in to a very favorable matchup.

Quarterbacks

Carolina Panthers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg
Total Yards
Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Andy Dalton QB3 10% 1 0 0 N/A 0.0
Las Vegas Raiders
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg
Total Yards
Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Gardner Minshew QB2 50% 35.5 2.0 268.5 20th 13.9

Running Backs

Carolina Panthers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Chuba Hubbard RB3 65% 8.0 42.1% 8.8% 41st 6.5 56%
Miles Sanders Outside the TOp 48 45% 6.0 31.6% 8.8% 52nd 3.9 40%
Las Vegas Raiders
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target
Share
Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Zamir White RB2 70% 11.0 56.4% 8.5% 45th 5.7 51%
Alexander Mattison RB4 55% 4.5 23.1% 8.5% 27th 11.2 41%

Wide Receivers

Carolina Panthers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Diontae Johnson WR4 65% 80% 6.0 21.1% 77th 4.2 25 30%
Adam Thielen WR4 70% 82% 3.5 12.3% 62nd 6 27 70%
Las Vegas Raiders
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Davante Adams WR1 90% 96% 9.0 25.35% 10th 18.5 36 31%
Jakobi Meyers WR4 65% 91% 4.0 11.27% 51st 8.2 33 53%

Tight Ends

Carolina Panthers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Tommy Tremble TE2 45% 46% 4.0 7.02% 19th 5.3 11 36%
Ja’Tavion Sanders Outside the Top 24 5% 62% 1.5 5.26% 48th 2.1 18 47%
Las Vegas Raiders
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Brock Bowers TE1 95% 68% 8.5 23.94% 2nd 15.3 28 50%

NYG/CLE | GB/TEN | CHI/IND | HOU/MIN | PHI/NO | LAC/PIT | DEN/TB | CAR/LV

MIA/SEA | BAL/DAL | DET/ARI | SF/LAR | KC/ATL | JAX/BUF | WAS/CIN

Miami Dolphins (1-1) vs. Seattle Seahawks (2-0)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Avg Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Dolphins 6th 29th 9th 7th 70 15 375.5 265.5 110 34:44 48.4% 14.3%
Seahawks 7th 14th 4th 25th 63 24.5% 331 235 96 27:26 40.7% 50%

This one could be a bloodbath on Sunday between the Miami Dolphins and the Seattle Seahawks. Miami is turning to Skylar Thompson as they have to fly out west against a tough defense. Seattle has been fantastic in the secondary, so Miami is going to have to find a way to get their run game going. Seattle also doesn’t have the best matchups with Miami’s defense holding strong. If they air the ball out like they did in Week 2, they should find success for fantasy.

Quarterbacks

Miami Dolphins
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Skylar Thompson QB3 10% 14.0 1.0 84.0 35th 3.6
Seattle Seahawks
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Geno Smith QB2 60% 34.5 4.5 268.0 11th 19.9

Running Backs

Miami Dolphins
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
DeVon Achane RB1 95% 16.0 54.2% 18.4% 2nd 26.3 57%
Jaylen Wright Outside the Top 48 30% 5.0 8.5% 0.0% 91st 0.4 24%
Jeff Wilson Outside the Top 48 40% 2.5 8.5% 2.6% 61st 2.9 13%
Seattle Seahawks
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Zach Charbonnet RB2 85% 11.0 42.3% 11.6% 18th 15.0 65%
Raheem Mostert & Ken Walker Doubtful for this game

Wide Receivers

Miami Dolphins
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Tyreek Hill WR1 90% 69% 9.0 23.7% 18th 16.3 28 40%
Jaylen Waddle WR3 75% 72% 4.5 11.8% 29th 12.4 27 32%
Seattle Seahawks
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
DK Metcalf WR2 80% 88% 9.0 26.1% 15th 17.4 34 18%
Tyler Lockett WR4 65% 68% 4.5 13.0% 46th 8.6 27 83%
Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR3 75% 81% 9.0 26.1% 25th 13.8 30 28%

Tight Ends

Miami Dolphins
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Jonnu Smith TE2 55% 30% 4.5 11.84% 14th 6.5 21 61%
Seattle Seahawks
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Noah Fant Outside the Top 24 15% 78% 3.5 10.14% 41st 2.8 25 70%

Baltimore Ravens (0-2) vs. Dallas Cowboys (1-1)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Avg Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Ravens 16th 7th 27th 28th 68.5 21.5 417.5 249.5 168 31:30 40% 66.7%
Cowboys 21st 32nd 18th 17th 63 26 263 224 85 29:17 37% 33.3%

It’s time for damage control as two playoff-caliber teams look to avoid a very poor start after Week 3. The Ravens have been very pass-happy, but they need to get back to running the ball more against the worst run defense in football. Hopefully, this is a game where we see Mark Andrews finally play like a TE1 as well. For Dallas, it’s going to be up to their passing game to produce fantasy points. They have a favorable matchup against a Ravens secondary that isn’t scaring anyone right now.

Quarterbacks

Baltimore Ravens
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Lamar Jackson QB1 97% 37.5 10.5 343.5 6th 22.8
Dallas Cowboys
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Dak Prescott QB2 80% 35.5 1.5 244.5 17th 14.3

Running Backs

Baltimore Ravens
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Derrick Henry RB1 90% 15.5 52.5% 4.0% 21st 13.6 46%
Justice Hill RB4 55% 2.5 8.5% 13.3% 34th 8.4 54%
Dallas Cowboys
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Ezekiel Elliott RB3 60% 8.0 34.8% 6.8% 32nd 9.1 46%
Rico Dowdle RB4 50% 7.5 32.6% 8.1% 38th 7.1 44%

Wide Receivers

Baltimore Ravens
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Zay Flowers WR 2 80% 89% 10.5 28.0% 16th 16.6 41 29%
Rashod Bateman Outside the Top 60 35% 83% 4.5 12.0% 56th 7.2 25 7%
Dallas Cowboys
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
CeeDee Lamb WR1 100% 77% 8.5 23.0% 18th 16.3 31 63%
Brandin Cooks WR4 55% 80% 4.5 12.2% 44th 9.1 30 27%
Jalen Tolbert Outside the Top 60 45% 77% 5.5 14.9% 52nd 8.2 30 32%

Tight Ends

Baltimore Ravens
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Mark Andrews TE1 85% 69% 3.5 9.33% 15th 6.3 31 74%
Isaiah Likley TE1 80% 58% 7.5 20.00% 1st 15.4 24 52%
Dallas Cowboys
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Jake Ferguson TE2 75% 62% 5.0 6.76% 25th 4.5 17 41%
Luke Schoonmaker TE1 80% 35% 3.0 8.11% 21st 5.2 11 36%
Jake Ferguson – game time decision (Luke Schoonmaker’s value depends on Ferguson)

Detriot Lions (1-1) vs. Arizona Cardinals (1-1)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Avg Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Lions 23rd 2nd 29th 11th 72 21 413 262 151 29:28 43.3% 66.7%
Cardinals 29th 12th 22nd 10th 61 34.5 379.5 202 177.5 33:12 58.3% 0%

This should be a fun one to watch between the Detroit Lions and the Arizona Cardinals. It’s not going to be an easy day for either backfield as both teams have very strong run defense. We could finally see a shootout game with both passing units. Both secondaries rank in the bottom 10 in the league, so we could see stars like Amon-Ra St. Brown and Marvin Harrison Jr. show off their talents on Sunday.

Quarterback

Detriot Lions
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Jared Goff QB1 85% 41.5 1.5 268.0 27th 11.1
Arizona Cardinals
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Kyler Murray QB1 95% 26.0 5.0 272.0 3rd 25.4

Running Backs

Detriot Lions
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
David Montgomery RB2 75% 14.0 48.3% 6.0% 14th 16.7 42%
Jahmyr Gibbs RB1 90% 12.0 41.4% 15.7% 11th 17.5 57%
Arizona Cardinals
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
James Conner RB2 80% 18.5 56.9% 9.6% 8th 18.4 65%
Trey Benson Outside the Top 48 25% 7.0 21.5% 3.8% 62nd 2.8 23%

Wide Receiver

Detriot Lions
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Amon-Ra St.Brown WR1 95% 96% 12.5 30.1% 26th 13.6 38 60%
Jameson Williams WR2 80% 89% 10.0 24.1% 8th 18.9 38 29%
Arizona Cardinals
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Marvin Harrison Jr. WR1 90% 80% 5.5 21.2% 20th 15.2 29 21%
Michael Wilson Outside the Top 60 35% 74% 2.0 7.7% 65th 6.3 25 26%
Greg Dortch WR 5 50% 48% 5.0 19.2% 60th 7.1 18 66%

Tight Ends

Detriot Lions
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Sam LaPorta TE1 90% 84% 4.0 9.64% 17th 5.9 32 27%
Arizona Cardinals
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Trey McBride TE1 100% 84% 7.5 28.85% 4th 10.4 26 47%

NYG/CLE | GB/TEN | CHI/IND | HOU/MIN | PHI/NO | LAC/PIT | DEN/TB | CAR/LV

MIA/SEA | BAL/DAL | DET/ARI | SF/LAR | KC/ATL | JAX/BUF | WAS/CIN

San Francisco 49ers (1-1) vs. Los Angeles Rams (0-2)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Avg Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
49ers 26th 13th 30th 3rd 68.5 24.5 400 259 141 36:44 34.8% 33.3%
Rams 30th 30th 26th 30th 63 15 316 248 68 29:01 34.6% 40%

This is the battle of two injury-riddled teams in the 49ers and Rams. The 49ers will likely run through Jordan Mason and Brandon Aiyuk as the Rams have one of the worst defenses in 2024. For the Rams, it’s about finding some consistency in their back ups. They may try to lean on Kyren Williams, but someone in the passing game will need to take advantage of an injured secondary for the 49ers.

Quarterbacks

San Francisco 49ers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg
Total Yards
Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Brock Purdy QB2 80% 34.0 1.5 286.5 24th 13.2
Los Angeles Rams
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Matthew Stafford QB2 70% 38.0 0.0 266.5 27th 11.7

Runnning Backs

San Francisco 49ers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Jordan Mason RB1 95% 24.0 76.2% 2.9% 7th 19.8 81%
Los Angeles Rams
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Kyren Williams RB2 85% 15.0 69.8% 10.5% 19th 14.8 85%
Blake Corum Outside the Top 48 30% 4.0 18.6% 0.0% 73rd 1.4 8%

Wide Receivers

San Francisco 49ers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Brandon Aiyuk WR1 90% 74% 5.0 14.7% 63rd 6.6 38 9%
Jauan Jennings WR5 50% 52% 4.5 13.2% 46th 8.6 23 67%
Los Angeles Rams
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Demarcus Robinson WR3 75% 92% 5.5 14.5% 58th 7.6 34 33%
Tyler Johnson Outside the Top 60 45% 76% 5.0 13.2% 49th 8.5 28 29%
Tutu Atwell Outside the Top 60 15% 14% 2.0 5.3% 83rd 3.9 7 14%

Tigth Ends

San Francisco 49ers
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
George Kittle TE1 90% 83% 6.5 19.12% 3rd 14.3 29 22%
Eric Saubert Outside the Top 24 5% 32% 1.5 4.41% 43rd 2.3 8 33%
Los Angeles Rams
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Cobly Parkinson TE2 65% 85% 3.5 9.21% 18th 5.5 34 9%
George Kittle – Doubtful for this game

Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) vs. Atlanta Falcons (1-1)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Avg Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Chiefs 31st 5th 12th 32nd 54.5 26.5 319.5 209 110.5 27:24 29.4% 100%
Falcons 27th 8th 7th 19th 54 34.5 305.5 185 120.5 24:22 22.2% 66.7%

Our final Sunday game is between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Atlanta Falcons. Now that the backfield is turning into a full blown committee, look for the Chiefs passing game to take a bump up. This could be the primetime game where we finally see all the stars in the offense go off for high production. For the Falcons, it won’t be an easy task from the ground game, so they may need to rely on the passing game. If they can get Kyle Pitts involved in one of the best position matchups of the weekend, that would be ideal.

Quarterbacks

Kansas City Chiefs
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Patrick Mahomes QB1 95% 26.5 3.0 206.0 16th 16.4
Atlanta Falcons
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Kirk Cousins QB1 90% 27.5 2.5 197.5 15th 14.9

Running Backs

Kansas City Chiefs
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Samaje Perine RB4 60% 0.0 0.0% 5.7% 70th 1.7 15%
Carson Steele RB3 65% 4.5 17.3% 0.0% 91st 0.4 16%
Atlanta Falcons
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Bijan Robinson RB1 90% 16.0 64.0% 18.2% 16th 16.2 82%
Tyler Allgeier Outside the Top 48 40% 6.0 24.0% 1.8% 48th 4.8 20%
Kareem Hunt – did not get called up for this game

Wide Receivers

Kansas City Chiefs
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Rashee Rice WR1 95% 66% 7.5 28.3% 14th 17.9 23 54%
Xaiver Worthy WR3 75% 66% 3.5 13.2% 28th 12.5 21 33%
Atlanta Falcons
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Drake London WR3 75% 100% 5.0 18.18% 38th 10.5 26 19%
Darnell Mooney WR5 60% 96% 5.0 18.18% 39th 10.2 27 35%

Tight Ends

Kansas City Chiefs
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Travis Kelce TE1 85% 90% 3.5 13.21% 30th 4.0 20 48%
Atlanta Falcons
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Kyle Pitts TE1 90% 85% 3.5 12.73% 8th 8.3 22 46%

Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2) vs. Buffalo Bills (2-0)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Avg Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Jaguars 25th 18th 24th 4th 52.5 15 295 167.5 127.5 26:13 26.3% 0%
Bills 11th 26th 5th 21st 51.5 32.5 299.5 180.5 119 27:05 33.3% 100%

We get two MNF games with the first one between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Buffalo Bills. The Jaguars seem lost on offense, but the passing unit isn’t likely to find their groove in the game. Look for Travis Etienne to put the team on his back to help produce fantasy points on this offense. For the Bills, it’s an overall easy matchup for them with the ground and air. They will likely continue to ground and pound, but hopefully Khalil Shakir can continue to break away from the pack as the top receiver in this offense.

Quarterbacks

Jacksonville Jaguars
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Trevor Lawrence QB2 50% 25.5 1.5 217.5 23rd 13.3
Buffalo Bills
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Josh Allen QB1 100% 21.0 5.5 206.0 4th 23.5

Running Backs

Jacksonville Jaguars
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target
Share
Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Travis Etienne RB1 90% 12.5 53.2% 13.7% 22nd 13.4 71%
Tank Bigsby Outside the Top 48 20% 6.0 25.5% 0.0% 56th 3.7 17%
Buffalo Bills
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
James Cook RB1 95% 15.0 50.8% 9.5% 6th 20.9 54%
Ray Davis Outside the Top 48 25% 6.0 20.3% 4.8% 55th 3.8 21%

Wide Receivers

Jacksonville Jaguars
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Christian Kirk WR3 70% 80% 3.5 13.7% 98th 2.5 25 82%
Gabe Davis WR5 50% 95% 5.0 19.6% 51st 8.3 26 21%
Brian Thomas Jr. WR3 75% 75% 4.0 15.7% 27th 13.1 23 19%
Buffalo Bills
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Khalil Shakir WR3 70% 61% 4.0 19.05% 30th 11.9 18 77%
Keon Coleman WR4 60% 82% 3.0 14.29% 78th 4.6 21 0%
Curtis Samuel WR5 50% 28% 2.0 9.52% 99th 2.4 8 65%

Tight Ends

Jacksonville Jaguars
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Evan Engram TE1 80% 68% 4.0 7.84% 54th 1.5 17 47%
Brenton Strange TE2 65% 52% 3.0 11.76% 22nd 4.8 13 70%
Buffalo Bills
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Dalton Kincaid TE1 75% 69% 3.0 14.29% 23rd 4.7 19 58%
Evan Engram – game time decision (Brenton Strange’s value depends on Engram)

Washington Commanders (1-1) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (0-2)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

Teams Def. Rank vs. QBs Def. Rank vs. RBs Def. Rank vs. WRs Def. Rank vs. TEs Offensive Plays Ran Avg Team Pt. Total Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Game Avg Time of Possession 3rd Down CVR 4th Down
CVR
Commanders 32nd 16th 32nd 1st 62.5 20.5 363 185.5 176.5 31:55 40.9% 100%
Bengals 5th 17th 6th 14th 54.5 17.5 272 200 72 28:43 33.3% 66.7%

Our second MNF game is between the Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals. Jayden Daniels and the run game have been fantastic for fantasy. They are going to need to continue in a difficult matchup with the Bengals secondary. On the Bengals side of the ball, they need to take advantage of the worst secondary in football right now. The hopeful return of Tee Higgins should make this passing unit even stronger starts for lineups.

Quarterbacks

Washington Commanders
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Jayden Daniels QB1 90% 26.5 13.0 271.0 9th 20.8
Cincinnati Bengals
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Pass Attempts Avg Rush Attempts Avg Total Yards Fantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Fantasy Points Per Game
Joe Burrow QB1 90% 32.5 5.0 223.0 16th 14.6

Running Backs

Washington Commanders
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Brian Robinson Jr. RB2 85% 14.5 44.6% 13.2% 15th 16.3 58%
Austin Ekeler RB3 75% 5.0 15.4% 13.2% 29th 10.9 48%
Cincinnati Bengals
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Rush Attempts Avg Carry Share Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Avg Offensive Snaps
Zack Moss RB3 70% 10.5 55.3% 7.7% 31st 9.9 73%
Chase Brown Outside the Top 48 45% 3.5 18.4% 4.6% 51st 4.2 27%

Wide Receivers

Washington Comanders
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Terry McLaurin WR3 70% 87% 6.0 22.6% 67th 6.0 28 16%
Luke McCaffrey Outside the Top 60 25% 59% 1.5 5.7% 99th 2.4 18 83%
Cincinnati Bengals
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
JaMarr Chase WR1 95% 88% 5.5 16.92% 41st 9.9 35 31%
Tee Higgins WR4 60% 0% 0 0% N/A 0 0 0%
Andrei Iosivas WR5 50% 89% 5.0 15.38% 39th 10.2 34 32%
Tee Higgins trending towards play

Tight Ends

Washington Commanders
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Zach Ertz TE2 65% 68% 4.0 15.09% 9th 8.0 26 57%
Cincinnati Bengals
Player Week 3 Ranking Confidence Start Rating Avg Offensive Snaps Avg Targets Avg Target Share Fantasy Rank (PPR) Fantasy Points Per Game Average Routes Run Slot %
Mike Gesicki TE1 75% 41% 6.5 20.00% 6th 10.5 19 60%

That’s it for Week 3! Feel free to reach out on Twitter (X) @coachstevenp if you have any comments on the new format, what you want to see more of, or how we can make this more accessible.

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