Week 3 Rankings & Tiers (QB, TE, DST)

The team is consistently throwing the ball to Alvin Kamara, which suggests a higher ceiling for his fantasy production.

Brock Bowers is expected to play in Week 3 after returning to practice as early as Wednesday; he remains a strong fantasy option for the Raiders, who project to score 20 points.

Brock Purdy is a B-tier quarterback averaging 25 fantasy points per game; he is a strong start given the 49ers' high projected team total of 28.5 points against Arizona.

Dalton Kincaid is a high-upside play in an elite offense with an excellent role; he has run over 20 routes in back-to-back games, a significant increase from his usage last season where he only hit that mark twice all year.

Dalton Schultz is a recommended start if Nico Collins misses the game, as the expectation is a flood of targets will be directed toward Schultz.

David Njoku remains a questionable fantasy option; despite the Cleveland Browns' offense looking good, his production is underwhelming due to increased target competition from teammates like Cedric Tillman and Daniel Bell.

Drake Maye is averaging fewer than nine fantasy points per game and lacks reliable weapons like AJ Brown; he is a drop/pivot candidate if he fails to score double digits again.

George Kittle's outlook is impacted by the numerous injuries within the San Francisco offense, including concerns surrounding Mike Evans.

Hunter Henry is considered a sneaky start in the E-tier; he played 91% of snaps last week and benefits from the absence of A.J. Brown, which forces the team to rely on other weapons.

Isaiah Likely has been productive, but his outlook is volatile due to poor quarterback play; however, he would see a significant target increase if Malik Nabers misses time.

Jake Ferguson is coming off a phenomenal game, but his weekly ceiling is limited by heavy target competition from CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, who are expected to funnel most of the team's targets.

Jalen Hurts faces a thinning group of weapons with injuries to key players and Saquon Barkley not being fully healthy, though the matchup against Chicago is not considered scary.

Jared Goff is a strong start, averaging 23 fantasy points per game with the Lions projected to score 27 points against the Jets.

Herbert has been a disappointment, averaging only 10.5 fantasy points per game, though he may be forced to throw often in a high-total game against the Bills.

Juwan Johnson is a potential riser due to the Saints' lack of receiving weapons and the absence of Jordan Travis, which should lead to more target opportunities.

Kyle Pitts is currently rosterable, but there is a high risk of being forced to cut him if the Falcons' offense does not improve with Michael Penix Jr. entering the mix.

Murray is a player to watch, but managers should wait to see one full game of consistent performance before trusting him as a starter.

Lamar Jackson is a must-start quarterback, currently averaging 20 fantasy points per game with a favorable matchup against Dallas and a strong team projection of 28 points.

Mark Andrews is a must-start tight end whose ranking improves due to Zay Flowers likely missing the game, which is expected to increase Andrews' target share in a favorable matchup.

Patrick Mahomes is a must-start quarterback who appears to be fully back, playing in an offense projected to score 28.5 points.

Sam LaPorta is a must-start tight end due to consistent target volume and the Lions' high 27-point projected team total.

Travis Kelce is performing at an elite level, averaging 17.5 fantasy points per game, which keeps him well ahead of most tight ends despite age-related regression concerns.

Trevor Lawrence is ranked higher for Week 3 after a disappointing week two performance against Denver; he faces the New England Patriots in a game where the Jaguars are three-point favorites.

Tucker Kraft is a viable option with a 56% chance of scoring 10+ PPR points, as the absence of Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, and Romeo Doubs should force more targets his way.

Despite being ranked relatively high, Tyler Warren faces a difficult matchup against the Houston Texans' strong defense, warranting tempered expectations.