Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Week 3 Insights
In fantasy football, picking the right players can make or break your game. This week, let’s dive into some exciting matchups without focusing on the big-name stars like Josh Allen or Ja’Marr Chase. We’ll look at players who might surprise you.
Hot Picks for the Week
- Puka Nacua at Eagles
- CeeDee Lamb vs. Bears
- Amon-Ra St. Brown at Ravens
- Malik Nabers vs. Chiefs
- Ja’Marr Chase vs. Vikings
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs. Saints
- Nico Collins at Jaguars
- Drake London vs. Panthers
- Justin Jefferson vs. Bengals
- Garrett Wilson at Buccaneers
Player to Watch: Rome Odunze vs. Cowboys
Rome Odunze is lighting up the scoreboard with 47.5 points in just two weeks. Against the Cowboys, who struggle against perimeter receivers, he’s primed for another great outing. Many are even considering starting both Odunze and DJ Moore this week.
Strong Starts
Zay Flowers vs. Lions: With 43 points already this season, Flowers is stealing the spotlight. The Lions have been weak in defending wideouts, making this a great matchup.
Tetairoa McMillan vs. Falcons: Leading his team in all receiving stats, McMillan faces a Falcons defense that gives up plenty of points to receivers.
DK Metcalf at Patriots: Despite a slow start, Metcalf’s matchup looks promising. New England has allowed several wideouts to score over 13 points recently.
Michael Pittman Jr. at Titans: After a rough week, Pittman has a favorable matchup against a Titans defense that has struggled against wide receivers historically.
Considerations for the Week
- Keon Coleman vs. Dolphins
- George Pickens at Bears
- Hollywood Brown at Giants
Caution: Players to Sit
Tee Higgins at Vikings: With a tough matchup and missing his starting quarterback, Higgins is a risky play. His current stats are unimpressive, which makes him a sit this week.
Jerry Jeudy vs. Packers: Jeudy is facing a strong Packers defense that’s been tough on wide receivers this season, making him a risky flex option.
Travis Hunter vs. Texans: Hunter has not performed as expected. A tough matchup against the Texans doesn’t help his case.
Chris Olave vs. Seahawks: Even with plenty of targets, Olave has not been able to convert those into points. The Seahawks are known for slowing down wideouts.
Calvin Ridley vs. Colts: Ridley’s performance has dropped significantly against Indianapolis in past matchups, making him a candidate to bench this week.
Quick Stats to Note
- The Lions have allowed the second-most fantasy points to wide receivers since 2024.
- The Titans defense has given up the fifth-most points to perimeter receivers this season.
As you finalize your lineups, remember that matchups matter just as much as talent. Stay updated on player stats and trends to make the best decisions!
For further insights, you can access the NFL’s official stats here.
