Every Player You MUST START In Week 3 Fantasy Football (Part 1)

Adonai Mitchell is a recommended start. He leads the NFL in air yards and benefits from the Lions' frequent busted coverages. He is noted to have a superior role compared to Garrett Wilson, averaging more expected fantasy points (XFP) per game.

The source notes that Alec Pierce is currently dealing with an injury.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is noted for having a high drop rate last year, yet he remained a top-three target earner in the Lions' offense, providing context for the team's overall receiving performance.

Bijan Robinson is a recommended start for Week 3. He has shown high productivity in the Falcons' offense, averaging 23.4 fantasy points per game in contests started by Michael Penix Jr.

Breece Hall is a viable RB15 start, but his fantasy upside is capped. The source expresses concern over him being vultured at the goal line last week and notes the Lions' historical strength against the run, suggesting his current ranking may be slightly too high.

The source compares Sam LaPorta's performance favorably to Brock Bowers in games where LaPorta hits a 75% route share.

Bryce Young is a sit for the week. The source is not yet willing to buy into him as a fantasy superstar and notes he is not currently a top-12 quarterback.

Christian Watson is a recommended mid-range WR1 start for Week 3. He is seeing incredible volume, including a 35% target share last week, and ranks in the top 10 in expected fantasy points (XFP), air yards, and yards per route run. He is expected to benefit schematically from playing in the slot and reduced alignments against pressure-heavy defenses, and he has shown high efficiency against cover three and cover four schemes.

Despite initial concerns about route share and being 'washed,' the source now views Moore as a must-start. His usage is better than it appears, as he leads the league in targets negated by penalties, and Josh Allen's elite play-making ability elevates the entire receiving corps.

David Montgomery is classified as a low-end RB2 for the upcoming matchup, with the source noting his usage in the previous week was suboptimal.

The source suggests that Devon Achane may see increased usage if the game script forces the team away from their primary running back.

Drake London is a must-start for Week 3, with the source projecting a massive performance. In 12 career games started by Michael Penix Jr., London averages 20.6 fantasy points per game, supported by a 33% target share and a 40% first-read target share. He is expected to excel against cover two and cover three schemes.

Garrett Wilson is a recommended start for Week 3. The source advises smashing the start button due to the Lions' defensive struggles and susceptibility to big plays downfield, though notes that Adonai Mitchell currently holds a better role in terms of expected fantasy points per game.

Geno Smith is a recommended start against the Lions, a team he has historically performed well against, including multiple 40-plus point games. His default aggressive quarterback disposition is a positive factor for receivers running intermediate and deep routes.

The source compares Sam LaPorta's performance favorably to George Kittle in games where LaPorta hits a 75% route share.

Ja'Marr Chase is used as a statistical benchmark, with the source noting that another player has averaged 20.6 fantasy points per game since the start of last year, which exceeds Chase's production over that same period.

Jaylen Coker is a rising fantasy option and a mid-range to low-end WR2 for the week. He leads the team in first-read target share by a significant margin and is ranked as WR18 by Chris, placing him ahead of Ted McMillan.

James Cook is difficult to rely on for fantasy production. While he recorded a 50-yard run against the Lions, the source cautions that his production is inconsistent and dependent on defensive looks that cannot be counted on.

Jameson Williams is a fade, with the source citing a 25% drop rate this season and poor historical fantasy performance. He is considered consistently overvalued as a WR2, and his outlook is further negatively impacted by Sam LaPorta's high route share and target volume in the Lions' offense.

The source references Smith's historical production under Mike McDaniel, noting he put up mid-range WR1 numbers even while Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill were healthy, serving as a positive indicator for similar tight end roles in this scheme.

Josh Downs is a comfortable WR2/WR3 start; he leads the team in route share, runs 80% of his routes from the slot, and maintains an 8.2 aDOT. With Alec Pierce out, Downs is expected to see high-value targets like screens and dump-offs against a Texans defense that struggles against in-breaking routes.

Kenyon Sadi is a sit for fantasy lineups. While the source suggests his current ranking might be slightly too low, he is not recommended as a start.

Kyle Pitts is a sit. He has recorded only one catch all season and maintains a concerning 57% route share, which is below the 60% threshold typically required for fantasy relevance. Additionally, the Packers' strong interior coverage is expected to scheme him out of the game.

The source remains bullish on McConkey as a long-term buy-low candidate, but advises caution for Week 3 due to a limited 43% snap share last week and the fact that he is playing through a rib injury. Additionally, he faces a difficult shadow matchup against Christian Benford when playing outside.

Mason Taylor is ruled out for the week; the source questions if his current TE27 ranking accounts for this injury status.

Matthew Golden is a low-end WR2 start. While there are concerns about his schematic fit as an X-receiver in a game where the ball must be released quickly due to pressure, he remains a viable option due to his strong volume.

The Falcons' offense is expected to be more competent with the return of Michael Penix Jr. to the lineup.

The source expects the Patriots to return to Rhamondre Stevenson this week in a 60/40 or 70/30 split, despite him being in the doghouse last week following a fumble.

Sam LaPorta is a must-start who is expected to dominate as long as he remains healthy. He maintains an elite route share, reaching 91% in Week 2, and has out-targeted Jameson Williams 64 to 55 over their last 11 games together.

The source notes that Sam LaPorta was better than everyone except Trey McBride in games where LaPorta hit a 75% route share.

The Packers' offensive line is performing as a bottom-five unit, leading to reports that the team considered using tight end Tucker Kraft at an offensive line position during their Week 2 game after four linemen left due to injury.

Tucker Craft saw his route share jump from 48% to 75% following Jaden Reed's injury. He ranks top three among all tight ends in yards per route run over the last three seasons, though his fantasy outlook is slightly tempered by the team's offensive line injury crisis.

The source believes they were previously too low on Tyler Warren and now view him as a strong start. The reasoning is based on film analysis of the Houston Texans defense, which is getting gashed by in-breaking routes like digs, slants, and posts; Warren's skill set aligns perfectly with this weakness as he runs a high volume of these routes.

The source advises sitting Xavier Hutchinson, noting that his role was underwhelming and his on-field performance was poor despite being highly projected for the week.