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9/19/23
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2023 NFL Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings
Below are my 2023 Week 3 fantasy rankings for points per reception (PPR) and half-PPR leagues. Included are my top 32 quarterback, top 50 running back, top 74 wide receiver and top 26 tight end rankings.
At the bottom, you’ll find the top 13 defense rankings from Ryan Reynolds.
For each player, you can view their ranking, matchup and implied team total according to Las Vegas sportsbooks. For example, the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions have a Vegas game total of 45.5, with the Lions favored by 3.5 points (21 points implied for the Falcons, 24.5 points implied for the Lions). Seeing the implied point totals can help you understand which games are projected to be high-scoring.
Meanwhile, xPPR (expected PPR points) looks strictly at usage rather than a player’s ability. Think of this as each player’s average expected fantasy points per game based on the type of touches they are getting.
Detailed player write-ups appear below each set of positional rankings for additional context.
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Top 32 Quarterbacks
Rank | Name | Team | Opp | Team Total | xPPR |
1 | Patrick Mahomes | KC | CHI | 30.5 | 21.4 |
2 | Justin Herbert | LAC | MIN | 27.5 | 21.5 |
3 | Jalen Hurts | PHI | TB | 25.75 | 21 |
4 | Josh Allen | BUF | WAS | 25.5 | 19 |
5 | Lamar Jackson | BAL | IND | 25.75 | 16.6 |
6 | Kirk Cousins | MIN | LAC | 26.5 | 15.8 |
7 | Tua Tagovailoa | MIA | DEN | 27.25 | 21.2 |
8 | Justin Fields | CHI | KC | 17.5 | 16.1 |
9 | Dak Prescott | DAL | ARI | 27.75 | 16.1 |
10 | Trevor Lawrence | JAX | HOU | 26.25 | 20.2 |
11 | Deshaun Watson | CLE | TEN | 22.75 | 18.6 |
12 | Geno Smith | SEA | CAR | 23.5 | 14.9 |
13 | Matthew Stafford | LA | CIN | 21 | 18.6 |
14 | Joe Burrow | CIN | LA | 23 | 12.8 |
15 | Brock Purdy | SF | NYG | 27.75 | 15.5 |
16 | Jared Goff | DET | ATL | 24.5 | 13.2 |
17 | Russell Wilson | DEN | MIA | 20.75 | 17.1 |
18 | Jordan Love | GB | NO | 22.5 | 13 |
19 | Sam Howell | WAS | BUF | 19 | 13.3 |
20 | Derek Carr | NO | GB | 21 | 19.3 |
21 | Desmond Ridder | ATL | DET | 21 | 13.8 |
22 | C.J. Stroud | HOU | JAX | 17.75 | 16.2 |
23 | Kenny Pickett | PIT | LV | 22.5 | 14.8 |
24 | Baker Mayfield | TB | PHI | 20.25 | 18.1 |
25 | Gardner Minshew | IND | BAL | 18.25 | 4.5 |
26 | Daniel Jones | NYG | SF | 17.25 | 22.3 |
27 | Jimmy Garoppolo | LV | PIT | 21.5 | 15.4 |
28 | Ryan Tannehill | TEN | CLE | 18.75 | 15.2 |
29 | Andy Dalton | CAR | SEA | 19 | - |
30 | Mac Jones | NE | NYJ | 20 | 16.4 |
31 | Zach Wilson | NYJ | NE | 17 | 11.6 |
32 | Joshua Dobbs | ARI | DAL | 15.75 | 13.6 |
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes has been a relative disappointment through two games but has reached 20 fantasy points in both. Now, he gets a Chicago Bears defense hell-bent on allowing big plays. The Bears most recently let Baker Mayfield throw for more than 300 yards against them this past Sunday. You can expect 325 yards and three passing touchdowns from Mahomes, and don't be surprised if he goes for 350 and four.
Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers 
Justin Herbert has just a four percent passing touchdown rate through two weeks and should hover closer to 5.5 or six percent by season’s end. He faces a Minnesota Vikings defense that should get steamrolled in Week 3. Vegas has this game projected for 54 total points, by far the highest on the Week 3 slate.
Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings
Kirk Cousins is on pace for more than 6,000 yards, thanks to Minnesota's dreadful defense and a non-existent running game courtesy of Alexander Mattison. Cousins should flirt with 300 passing yards again this week in a likely shootout with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow is at risk of missing Week 3 (calf), so his status will be monitored closely.
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford has thrown just one touchdown on 93 pass attempts, and regression should help him massively moving forward. He’s thrown for more than 300 yards both weeks and is potentially a top-12 quarterback for the rest of the season because he gets Cooper Kupp back after two more games.
Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy has been a high-efficiency game manager and distributor since becoming the starter late last season. He faces a New York Giants team that should allow four or five scores to this San Francisco 49ers offense. Purdy is a great Week 3 streamer.
C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud has thrown for 242 and 384 passing yards in his two games, and the Houston Texans should play catch-up all afternoon against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He can be streamed in Week 3 if you’re searching for a fantasy points floor of 15 points.
Daniel Jones, New York Giants
So far, we’ve gone two for two predicting Daniel Jones correctly, sitting him in Week 1 (6.5 fantasy points vs. the Dallas Cowboys) before starting him in Week 2 (31.7 fantasy points vs. the Arizona Cardinals). Week 3 is another opportunity to sit the pressure-sensitive Jones as he faces the 49ers front on Thursday night.
Top 50 Running Backs
Rank | Name | Team | Opp | Team Total | xPPR |
1 | Tony Pollard | DAL | ARI | 27.75 | 22.8 |
2 | Christian McCaffrey | SF | NYG | 27.75 | 17.4 |
3 | Bijan Robinson | ATL | DET | 21.00 | 18.4 |
4 | Travis Etienne | JAX | HOU | 26.25 | 13.3 |
5 | Kenneth Walker | SEA | CAR | 23.50 | 14.8 |
6 | Joe Mixon | CIN | LA | 23.00 | 13.8 |
7 | Derrick Henry | TEN | CLE | 18.75 | 18.3 |
8 | Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | ATL | 24.50 | 9.4 |
9 | Joshua Kelley | LAC | MIN | 27.50 | 10.9 |
10 | Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | NYJ | 20.00 | 14.4 |
11 | Kyren Williams | LA | CIN | 21.00 | 20.4 |
12 | Alexander Mattison | MIN | LAC | 26.50 | 13.3 |
13 | Josh Jacobs | LV | PIT | 21.50 | 14.1 |
14 | Raheem Mostert | MIA | DEN | 27.25 | 14.8 |
15 | Rachaad White | TB | PHI | 20.25 | 15.6 |
16 | Miles Sanders | CAR | SEA | 19.00 | 13.8 |
17 | James Cook | BUF | WAS | 25.50 | 13 |
18 | Brian Robinson | WAS | BUF | 19.00 | 16.6 |
19 | D'Andre Swift | PHI | TB | 25.75 | 14 |
20 | Breece Hall | NYJ | NE | 17.00 | 5.5 |
21 | Najee Harris | PIT | LV | 22.50 | 7 |
22 | Zack Moss | IND | BAL | 18.25 | 16.8 |
23 | AJ Dillon | GB | NO | 22.50 | 11 |
24 | Jerome Ford | CLE | TEN | 22.75 | 11.4 |
25 | Isiah Pacheco | KC | CHI | 30.50 | 10.4 |
26 | Dameon Pierce | HOU | JAX | 17.75 | 10.2 |
27 | Gus Edwards | BAL | IND | 25.75 | 6.1 |
28 | Tyler Allgeier | ATL | DET | 21.00 | 14.1 |
29 | Dalvin Cook | NYJ | NE | 17.00 | 7.2 |
30 | James Conner | ARI | DAL | 15.75 | 14.9 |
31 | Javonte Williams | DEN | MIA | 20.75 | 12.1 |
32 | Jaylen Warren | PIT | LV | 22.50 | 10.6 |
33 | Roschon Johnson | CHI | KC | 17.50 | 11.1 |
34 | Kenneth Gainwell | PHI | TB | 25.75 | 14.1 |
35 | Khalil Herbert | CHI | KC | 17.50 | 9 |
36 | Tony Jones | NO | GB | 21.00 | 6.8 |
37 | Samaje Perine | DEN | MIA | 20.75 | 7.2 |
38 | Tyjae Spears | TEN | CLE | 18.75 | 7.6 |
39 | Antonio Gibson | WAS | BUF | 19.00 | 4.6 |
40 | Chuba Hubbard | CAR | SEA | 19.00 | 7.7 |
41 | Latavius Murray | BUF | WAS | 25.50 | 6.8 |
42 | Craig Reynolds | DET | ATL | 24.50 | 2.1 |
43 | Kareem Hunt | CLE | TEN | 22.75 | - |
44 | Kendre Miller | NO | GB | 21.00 | - |
45 | Matt Breida | NYG | SF | 17.25 | 1.4 |
46 | Ezekiel Elliott | NE | NYJ | 20.00 | 6.2 |
47 | De'Von Achane | MIA | DEN | 27.25 | 1.7 |
48 | Eric Gray | NYG | SF | 17.25 | - |
49 | Zach Charbonnet | SEA | CAR | 23.50 | 4 |
50 | Elijah Mitchell | SF | NYG | 27.75 | 3 |
Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys
Tony Pollard has the best role in fantasy football among all running backs, averaging 20 carries and 5.5 targets per game. This week, he gets a Cardinals team that he could gash for 200 all-purpose yards.
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
Bijan Robinson is pacing for 1,530 rushing yards, 85 receptions, and 638 receiving yards this season.
Kenneth Walker, Seattle Seahawks
Kenneth Walker has 29 carries and seven targets, to Zach Charbonnet’s seven carries and two targets. Walker also has 80 percent of the team’s red zone and goal-line touches. He’s a bell cow on a Seattle Seahawks offense that showed life in Week 2 against Detroit.
Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Mixon has 26 carries and 10 targets through two games. No other runner on the roster has more than two carries or two targets. The Cincinnati Bengals offense should correct this week against the Los Angeles Rams, and Mixon should be one of the primary beneficiaries.
Joshua Kelley, Los Angeles Chargers
Joshua Kelley ran into the intimidating Tennessee Titans run defense in Week 2 but he gets a Vikings team in Week 3 that just allowed nearly 200 yards to D’Andre Swift. Last week, Kelley handled 13 of 18 running back carries and 29 of 36 running back routes. Think of him as a workhorse in a great offense, playing in a game Vegas projects for more than 50 points.
Detroit Lions Backfield
David Montgomery will be sidelined in Week 3 (thigh), and Jahmyr Gibbs may handle a few more carries in his absence. Gibbs led the team in Week 2 with nine targets (27 percent share), and he’ll probably have 10-12 carries against Atlanta this week. Craig Reynolds likely takes on 15 carries himself because the Lions seem intent on focusing Gibbs’ usage toward the passing game.
Cleveland Browns Backfield
Nick Chubb’s season is already over and Jerome Ford is in line for a significant workload. On Monday night, Ford handled 16 carries, running for 106 yards (69 on one big run). He also caught three of four targets for 25 yards and a touchdown (22.1 PPR points). The Titans are a tough matchup, but his pass-game involvement should be enough to keep him in the fantasy RB2 range. Pierre Strong is a blazing back formerly with the New England Patriots. He should mix in for 10 carries between the 20-yard lines and is probably not fantasy-relevant.
James Cook, Buffalo Bills
James Cook ran 17 times for 123 yards and caught all four targets for 36 yards, scoring 19.9 fantasy points. However, he was taken out at the goal line, with Latavius Murray and Damien Harris combining for five goal-line attempts in Week 2. Cook has incredible usage, but he’ll have difficulty posting elite fantasy numbers without the touchdown upside.
D’Andre Swift, Philadelphia Eagles
Swift carries 28 times for 175 yards and a touchdown on Thursday night. He also ran 17 routes, catching all three targets for six yards. Whether or not Kenneth Gainwell is healthy, I’d imagine Swift played his way into the starting role ahead of Week 3. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a solid defense, but Swift’s dynamic speed, combined with the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line, makes him a priority start in Week 3.
Washington Commanders Backfield
Brian Robinson has out-touched Antonio Gibson 40 to nine through two games.
New York Giants Backfield
With Saquon Barkley on the shelf for three weeks, this projects to be a gross committee for fantasy football. Matt Breida should handle early down work, with Gary Brightwell mixing in. The upside play these next three weeks is rookie Eric Gray, who has a solid pass-catching background from college. Fantasy managers shouldn’t start any of these backs in Week 3 against the 49ers defense.
Top 74 Wide Receivers
Rank | Name | Team | Opp | Team Total | xPPR |
1 | Justin Jefferson | MIN | LAC | 26.50 | 17.9 |
2 | Tyreek Hill | MIA | DEN | 27.25 | 23 |
3 | Stefon Diggs | BUF | WAS | 25.50 | 16.1 |
4 | Keenan Allen | LAC | MIN | 27.50 | 18.2 |
5 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | ATL | 24.50 | 12.9 |
6 | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN | LA | 23.00 | 13.5 |
7 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | ARI | 27.75 | 10.9 |
8 | Davante Adams | LV | PIT | 21.50 | 13.8 |
9 | Calvin Ridley | JAX | HOU | 26.25 | 16.8 |
10 | A.J. Brown | PHI | TB | 25.75 | 13.7 |
11 | Chris Olave | NO | GB | 21.00 | 16.3 |
12 | DeVonta Smith | PHI | TB | 25.75 | 14.5 |
13 | Tee Higgins | CIN | LA | 23.00 | 18.6 |
14 | Puka Nacua | LA | CIN | 21.00 | 23.4 |
15 | DK Metcalf | SEA | CAR | 23.50 | 11.3 |
16 | Deebo Samuel | SF | NYG | 27.75 | 15.6 |
17 | Mike Evans | TB | PHI | 20.25 | 15.3 |
18 | Michael Pittman | IND | BAL | 18.25 | 17.2 |
19 | Mike Williams | LAC | MIN | 27.50 | 15.1 |
20 | Tyler Lockett | SEA | CAR | 23.50 | 15.3 |
21 | Amari Cooper | CLE | TEN | 22.75 | 13.9 |
22 | Zay Flowers | BAL | IND | 25.75 | 12.6 |
23 | Jerry Jeudy | DEN | MIA | 20.75 | 7.4 |
24 | Nico Collins | HOU | JAX | 17.75 | 15.5 |
25 | DeAndre Hopkins | TEN | CLE | 18.75 | 14.1 |
26 | DJ Moore | CHI | KC | 17.50 | 6.9 |
27 | Jordan Addison | MIN | LAC | 26.50 | 10.4 |
28 | Chris Godwin | TB | PHI | 20.25 | 12.5 |
29 | Garrett Wilson | NYJ | NE | 17.00 | 11.5 |
30 | Jakobi Meyers | LV | PIT | 21.50 | 20.7 |
31 | George Pickens | PIT | LV | 22.50 | 13.4 |
32 | Terry McLaurin | WAS | BUF | 19.00 | 7.8 |
33 | Drake London | ATL | DET | 21.00 | 7.1 |
34 | Tutu Atwell | LA | CIN | 21.00 | 13.3 |
35 | Michael Thomas | NO | GB | 21.00 | 14.4 |
36 | Christian Kirk | JAX | HOU | 26.25 | 9.9 |
37 | Jayden Reed | GB | NO | 22.50 | 11.6 |
38 | Elijah Moore | CLE | TEN | 22.75 | 12.9 |
39 | Josh Reynolds | DET | ATL | 24.50 | 11.4 |
40 | Jahan Dotson | WAS | BUF | 19.00 | 8.9 |
41 | Gabe Davis | BUF | WAS | 25.50 | 10.2 |
42 | Courtland Sutton | DEN | MIA | 20.75 | 10.1 |
43 | Rashod Bateman | BAL | IND | 25.75 | 4.2 |
44 | Robert Woods | TEN | CLE | 18.75 | 14.8 |
45 | K.J. Osborn | MIN | LAC | 26.50 | 11.1 |
46 | Romeo Doubs | GB | NO | 22.50 | 9.2 |
47 | Marquise Brown | ARI | DAL | 15.75 | 13.4 |
48 | Darnell Mooney | CHI | KC | 17.50 | 6.1 |
49 | Tank Dell | HOU | JAX | 17.75 | 9.6 |
50 | Kendrick Bourne | NE | NYJ | 20.00 | 15.3 |
51 | Brandin Cooks | DAL | ARI | 27.75 | 5.8 |
52 | Treylon Burks | TEN | CLE | 18.75 | 7.2 |
53 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | CAR | 23.50 | 7.5 |
54 | Allen Robinson | PIT | LV | 22.50 | 7.6 |
55 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | KC | CHI | 30.50 | 4.1 |
56 | Rashid Shaheed | NO | GB | 21.00 | 11.3 |
57 | Skyy Moore | KC | CHI | 30.50 | 6.8 |
58 | Adam Thielen | CAR | SEA | 19.00 | 8.5 |
59 | Michael Gallup | DAL | ARI | 27.75 | 3.3 |
60 | Darius Slayton | NYG | SF | 17.25 | 9.1 |
61 | Isaiah Hodgins | NYG | SF | 17.25 | 8.3 |
62 | Tyler Boyd | CIN | LA | 23.00 | 7.9 |
63 | Donovan Peoples-Jones | CLE | TEN | 22.75 | 4.3 |
64 | Josh Downs | IND | BAL | 18.25 | 9.5 |
65 | Curtis Samuel | WAS | BUF | 19.00 | 8.8 |
66 | Josh Palmer | LAC | MIN | 27.50 | 4.9 |
67 | Chase Claypool | CHI | KC | 17.50 | 7.3 |
68 | Jalin Hyatt | NYG | SF | 17.25 | 3.8 |
69 | DeVante Parker | NE | NYJ | 20.00 | 11 |
70 | Marvin Mims | DEN | MIA | 20.75 | 7.6 |
71 | DJ Chark | CAR | SEA | 19.00 | 2 |
72 | Kadarius Toney | KC | CHI | 30.50 | 7.8 |
73 | Jonathan Mingo | CAR | SEA | 19.00 | 10.1 |
74 | Calvin Austin | PIT | LV | 22.50 | 7.6 |
Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals
There’s some chance Burrow misses Week 3 (calf), but if he plays, it’s a clear game to get back on track facing a porous Rams defense. Tee Higgins had a massive Week 2 game (12 targets, eight catches for 89 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, 28.9 PPR points), and Ja'Marr Chase had at least eight targets in both contests.
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
Puka Nacua had at least 15 targets, 10 receptions, and 119 receiving yards in each game, and Week 2 was particularly impressive, considering he did it against the 49ers. He should excel again, facing the Bengals in Week 3.
Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mike Evans led the team in targets both weeks, topping 110 air yards and 18.6 fantasy points in both contests. Early on, he has better chemistry with Mayfield than Chris Godwin.
Michael Pittman, Indianapolis Colts
Michael Pittman has reached 11 targets in both games, and Gardner Minshew should start over Anthony Richardson (concussion) in Week 3, which likely results in more volume for the passing game.
Nico Collins, Houston Texans
Nico Collins is pacing for 170 targets and 1,921 receiving yards through two games. While that pace won’t last, the Texans offense should be in garbage-time situations each week. They face a Jaguars team that could blow them out in Week 3, giving Collins a nice floor and ceiling in this matchup.
Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings
Jordan Addison has run fewer routes than K.J. Osborn in both games, but he’s also out-produced him in both weeks. A high-scoring game against the Chargers, coupled with motivation from Minnesota’s 0-2 start, could lead to Addison’s first start of the season. He’s already averaged 3.5 receptions and 67 yards per game in a part-time role, scoring in each contest.
Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens
The Colts might have the NFL's worst cornerback group, and Zay Flowers is the Ravens’ top wide receiver. Expect a big game from him since he’s hit 62 yards in both games to start the year. Flowers also has an impressive five red zone targets.
Garrett Wilson, New York Jets
Garrett Wilson is pacing for just 110 targets and 60 catches. However, he’s scored a touchdown in both games. He’s averaged 15.4 fantasy points per game (WR23), but his 11.5 expected fantasy points per game on usage is just WR35. With Zach Wilson at quarterback, expect Garrett Wilson to generally perform below expectations moving forward.
Drake London, Atlanta Falcons
The team force-fed Drake London in Week 2, but his team-leading seven targets is still not much to get excited about. He caught six for 67 yards and a touchdown, but that feels like a ceiling game in this offensive environment. Until the Falcons pass more, London is nothing more than a low-floor WR3/WR4 type.
George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers
George Pickens led the team with 10 targets on Monday night, catching just four of them for 127 yards and a touchdown — the majority of that production came on one play. He’s a shaky option each week, given the state of the passing offense, but the 10 targets were very encouraging with WR Diontae Johnson headed to IR.
Christian Kirk, Jacksonville Jaguars
Christian Kirk led the team in routes, targets (14), receptions (11), and receiving yards (110) in Week 2 after a disappointing Week 1. Zay Jones and Calvin Ridley were banged up in Week 2, and Kirk should be in line for a strong role again in Week 3.
Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers
After tying with Romeo Doubs for the team lead with five targets in Week 1, Jayden Reed separated himself in Week 2. His eight targets (32 percent share) led the team, and he caught four passes for 37 yards and two touchdowns. The touchdowns won’t be there most weeks, but seeing him already appear to usurp Doubs in the pecking order is exciting for the young, second-round rookie receiver.
Tank Dell, Houston Texans
Tank Dell drew the start with WR Noah Brown on IR and likely cemented himself as a rest-of-season starter with his performance. He led the team with 10 targets, catching seven for 72 yards and a touchdown. While some small receivers like Rondale Moore only operate close to the line of scrimmage, Dell is more like Tutu Atwell, where he’s operating vertically rather than strictly horizontally — a plus for Dell’s rest-of-season outlook.
Top 26 Tight Ends
Rank | Name | Team | Opp | Team Total | xPPR |
1 | Travis Kelce | KC | CHI | 30.50 | 15.6 |
2 | T.J. Hockenson | MIN | LAC | 26.50 | 12.7 |
3 | Mark Andrews | BAL | IND | 25.75 | 11.9 |
4 | George Kittle | SF | NYG | 27.75 | 7 |
5 | Darren Waller | NYG | SF | 17.25 | 11.1 |
6 | Evan Engram | JAX | HOU | 26.25 | 8.7 |
7 | Dallas Goedert | PHI | TB | 25.75 | 5.4 |
8 | Pat Freiermuth | PIT | LV | 22.50 | 5.7 |
9 | Zach Ertz | ARI | DAL | 15.75 | 13.2 |
10 | Hunter Henry | NE | NYJ | 20.00 | 11.7 |
11 | Sam LaPorta | DET | ATL | 24.50 | 7.4 |
12 | Cole Kmet | CHI | KC | 17.50 | 9.4 |
13 | Dalton Kincaid | BUF | WAS | 25.50 | 8.9 |
14 | David Njoku | CLE | TEN | 22.75 | 5 |
15 | Kyle Pitts | ATL | DET | 21.00 | 8.2 |
16 | Jake Ferguson | DAL | ARI | 27.75 | 9.7 |
17 | Kylen Granson | IND | BAL | 18.25 | 7.2 |
18 | Durham Smythe | MIA | DEN | 27.25 | 8.2 |
19 | Tyler Higbee | LA | CIN | 21.00 | 7.6 |
20 | Chigoziem Okonkwo | TEN | CLE | 18.75 | 4.9 |
21 | Luke Musgrave | GB | NO | 22.50 | 7 |
22 | Dalton Schultz | HOU | JAX | 17.75 | 8.8 |
23 | Irv Smith | CIN | LA | 23.00 | 6.9 |
24 | Juwan Johnson | NO | GB | 21.00 | 6.9 |
25 | Hayden Hurst | CAR | SEA | 19.00 | 7.7 |
26 | Adam Trautman | DEN | MIA | 20.75 | 6.2 |
Zach Ertz, Arizona Cardinals
Zach Ertz caught six passes in Week 1 and Week 2, and his 18 targets through two weeks are the most at the position. He faces a tough Cowboys defense that should put pressure on QB Josh Dobbs all game, forcing him to find his security blanket, Ertz.
Hunter Henry, New England Patriots
Hunter Henry has at least five catches, 52 yards, and a touchdown in both games. He’s on the verge of being a weekly top-eight option.
Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
Speedy Lions rookie Sam LaPorta has five catches in his first two games and offers a nice floor at the position.
Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears
Cole Kmet leads the Bears with 13 targets through two games. The ceiling is lacking most weeks, but Chicago should be playing catch-up all game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and Kmet should see at least four catches in this contest.
Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons
Kyle Pitts has eight targets, four receptions, and 59 yards through two weeks. He’s no longer a must-start option, as the Falcons don’t intend to pass the ball.
Kylen Granson, Indianapolis Colts
Kylen Granson finished third in targets behind Pittman and Josh Downs in both weeks and will have Minshew at quarterback for Week 3. Granson is a solid floor play for teams needing production this week.
Top 13 Defenses
Rank | Name | Opp | Opp Total |
1 | San Francisco 49ers | NYG | 17.25 |
2 | Dallas Cowboys | ARI | 15.75 |
3 | Kansas City Chiefs | CHI | 17.5 |
4 | Cleveland Browns | TEN | 18.75 |
5 | New England Patriots | NYJ | 17 |
6 | Baltimore Ravens | IND | 18.25 |
7 | Pittsburgh Steelers | LV | 21.5 |
8 | Philadelphia Eagles | TB | 20.25 |
9 | Buffalo Bills | WAS | 19 |
10 | Miami Dolphins | DEN | 20.75 |
11 | Jacksonville Jaguars | HOU | 17.75 |
12 | New York Jets | NE | 20 |
13 | Seattle Seahawks | CAR | 19 |
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City is a -13 point home favorite against a Bears offense that has underwhelmed to this point in the season.
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland’s defense has a trench advantage in this contest, which could lead to multiple sacks and turnover opportunities. However, The Browns’ offense has been so unreliable they could put their defense in precarious positions.
New England Patriots
Not only do we get Bill Belichick’s defense against Zach Wilson, but New England’s pass rush has a plus matchup against the Jets.
Jacksonville Jaguars
The defense has played well through the first two weeks. More importantly, Houston’s injury-ravaged offensive line has been a liability early this season.
New York Jets
The Jets still have a great defense, but their offense is bad enough that it may consistently hurt their defense in fantasy. For instance, New England will likely be more conservative on offense in what we expect to be a close game.
Seattle Seahawks
Normally, we only go with 12 options, but this week, we’re going with 13 because of this matchup. Bryce Young’s offense has been non-functional, and he’ll now travel across the country as a six-point underdog.
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