The Week 3 Calls to WIN You Your Fantasy Matchup | Fantasy Focus

Aaron Jones is officially iffy for Sunday's game due to soreness. While the source is not panicking yet, they note that the team will likely be more judicious with his workload moving forward, especially given his heavy carry volume in the previous game.

A.J. Dillon is a deep sleeper (rostered in 0.3% of leagues) who could see goal-line work as the secondary running back in Carolina alongside Chuba Hubbard.

Bryce Young is considered a fringe fantasy option; while some analysts are optimistic he might finally put it together, others remain skeptical of the offense's potential in a tough matchup against Cleveland.

Christian Watson is considered a viable start for Week 3. With a consolidated group of pass catchers and a favorable matchup, he is expected to see significant involvement in the Packers' offense.

Chuba Hubbard is officially a lineup lock for the Panthers. With Jonathan Brooks out for several weeks, Hubbard is set to serve as the team's primary running back.

Chuba Hubbard is officially a lineup lock for Week 3 with Jonathan Brooks ruled out for several weeks and placed on IR, cementing Hubbard as the team's primary running back.

Despite the rise of Oronde Gadsden, the source is sticking with Colston Loveland in their lineups.

Dalton Schultz is a top-10 tight end option if Nico Collins is out, but expectations should be tempered. Despite high route and target volume, his production has been inconsistent, and he has historically struggled to produce big numbers even when Collins is sidelined.

Denzel Boston has emerged as a legitimate fantasy asset, playing 93% of snaps and showing a strong connection with Deshaun Watson. Despite only seven catches, he has two touchdowns and has entered the flex conversation.

DK Metcalf faces a difficult matchup against the Bengals, who have not allowed a receiver to reach 11.5 fantasy points this season. DJ Turner is expected to shadow Metcalf, a matchup where Metcalf failed to exceed 10 fantasy points in two meetings last year.

Despite high volume (19 targets, top-five in routes/snaps), DK Metcalf is struggling with efficiency, averaging only 3.5 yards per target and showing poor chemistry with Aaron Rodgers.

Drake London is considered a lineup lock with significant upside now that Michael Penix Jr. is starting. In 12 career starts with Penix, London averaged 20.5 PPR points, 11.1 targets, and a 34.7% target share, suggesting a return to elite production.

Garrett Wilson is in a prime position to thrive against a Lions defense that has allowed the most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers through two weeks. While his target share is currently 23.7%, he is expected to have a massive game.

Isaiah Likely is a must-start, ranking third among tight ends in targets and catches. He has 18 targets already and is a key part of the Giants' passing attack.

Jalen Coker is a recommended lineup start following back-to-back weeks with nine targets each, showing consistent involvement in the Panthers' passing attack.

Jalen McMillan was limited last week due to injury, but the source expects his involvement to potentially increase in the upcoming game.

Jamison Williams remains a high-upside flex option despite early-season drops. He maintains high snap and route participation rates, and the source advises against dropping him, noting his potential for explosive performances.

Jared Wayne is a deep sleeper (rostered in under 0.5% of leagues) who could see significant involvement if Nico Collins is out.

Jaylen Waddle is a viable flex option with a projection of 13.1 fantasy points, slightly edging out Kyron Williams in raw numbers.

Jalen Warren was limited in practice; if Rico Dowdle is out, Warren moves up to a low-end RB2/flex option, but if Dowdle plays, Warren is not recommended for starting lineups.

Jeremy Ruckert is a potential sleeper tight end for the Jets, especially if Mason Taylor is unavailable.

Jordan Love is viewed as a low-end QB1 or high-end streamer for Week 3. While the source lacks long-term optimism, the favorable matchup and a consolidated pass-catching group make him a viable start given the current quarterback injury landscape.

Josh Downs is a primary target in the Colts' offense moving forward, especially with Alec Pierce out. He saw a 30% target share last week and is expected to be a key part of the passing game alongside Jonathan Taylor and Tyler Warren.

Kyle Pitts is not a cemented lineup lock but is a fringe top-10 option. While his production with Michael Penix Jr. has historically been modest (8.4 PPR points per game), he remains a viable starter given the current tight end landscape.

The source ranks Kyle Pitts 10 spots higher than Juwan Johnson and expects his fantasy outlook to rise with the team's new quarterback.

Kyler Murray is starting and has the potential to resurrect his fantasy career. The source notes he remains an effective runner and has good weapons, including Justin Jefferson. If he scores 20 fantasy points this week, he could be viewed as a top-5 quarterback moving forward.

Kyron Williams is a strong flex consideration. Despite a close projection comparison to Jaylen Waddle (13.1 vs 12.6), the source prefers Williams due to Denver's struggles against the run.

Laquan Treadwell is a potential sleeper pick coming off a 3-catch, 61-yard performance, though his outlook depends on the status of Darius Layton.

Despite a dud last week due to injury, Malik Nabers remains a lineup lock. The source believes Jameis Winston can support his production, noting Nabers' 24% target share.

Oronde Gadsden is on the rise due to David Njoku being on IR and Charlie Kolar being out. He is expected to play a significant role at tight end for the team.

Parker Washington has been crushing it so far this year and is considered a must-start. He operates in the slot about half the time and is not expected to be shadowed by Christian Gonzalez.

Sean McVay described Puka Nacua's injury as a 'pre-hernia' issue, and the source believes this indicates he will likely miss the upcoming game. Fantasy managers should prepare for his absence and consider alternatives like Matthew Golden for their flex spot.

The source does not recommend actively shopping Puka Nacua despite his slow start and injury, noting they would only consider trading him for elite assets like CeeDee Lamb. They emphasize that he remains a high-upside player and a hold for most rosters.

Quinchon Judkins is a strong start for Week 3, playing nearly 70% of snaps with five targets last week. Despite a slow 2.3 yards per carry average, he faces a favorable matchup against a Carolina defense that has allowed 406 yards to running backs over two games.

Despite a fumble last week, Rhamondre Stevenson remains the Patriots' lead back. The source ranks him as RB27 and expects him to handle more carries and passing-down work than Travion Henderson.

Rico Dowdle missed practice with a DNP, which creates uncertainty for the Steelers' backfield usage; if he plays, he likely eats into Jalen Warren's workload enough to remove Warren from RB2 consideration.

Sam LaPorta is considered a lineup lock at the tight end position based on his performance through the first two weeks of the season.

Skyy Moore is a sleeper candidate with Jaden Reed out; he has four targets on the season, including one in the end zone, and contributes as a returner.

Tucker Kraft played every snap last week, which is a positive indicator for his role. While his production has been lacking, he may see increased targets with Jayden Reed sidelined and a favorable matchup against an Atlanta defense that has allowed three touchdowns to tight ends.

Tyler Warren has been touchdown-dependent, recording nine catches for 34 yards over two games. While he has a unique role and goal-line usage, he has not been a high-volume producer.