Week 3 Fantasy Recap

Out for the Patriots. His absence is a major factor in Drake Maye's struggles, as Maye no longer has his top receiver and must rely on less-proven options.

Used in the passing attack for the Vikings. If Jefferson misses time, Jones could see increased involvement in the offense alongside Addison and other perimeter weapons.

Baker Mayfield will miss at least a minimum of three weeks with a dislocated thumb. This opens the door for Jalen Daniels to take over as the starting quarterback for the Buccaneers.

Bo Nix was on Matthew Berry's bench in the fifth spot for Week 3. Berry was asked about starting Nix before the game but had recommended starting Brock Purdy instead, who was on his preseason love list.

Played 100% of snaps after Hall's injury. Expected to handle early downs and goal-line role. Jets offense has looked competent; Allen could be preferred over Dolphins running backs on waivers. Depending on Hall's severity, Allen becomes a viable flex option.

Left game with thigh injury; severity unknown. Braylon Allen played 100% of snaps after Hall left. Expectation is Allen will handle early downs and goal-line role, with Isaiah Davis seeing some passing-game work. Hall expected to miss 3-6 weeks with quad strain.

Breece Hall being out plays a role in how the Jets will cover their outside receivers. With Hall unavailable, the Jets may rely more on running back pass-catching from other options, which could affect coverage schemes for outside receivers like Garrett Wilson.

Brian Thomas Jr. was included on Matthew Berry's Sunday Scaries list—players who had poor fantasy performances in Week 3.

Matthew Berry states that Brian Thomas Jr. is no longer worth starting, though he's not dropping him yet. Berry identifies the Jaguars' pass-catching pecking order as Parker Washington, Jacoby Myers, and then Brian Thomas Jr., indicating a third-tier role. Berry also notes that Thomas has faced elite cornerback coverage including Denzel Ward, Pat Surtain, and Christian Gonzalez, which has limited his production.

Brock Bowers had a huge game in Week 3. Matthew Berry states he will not sell high on Bowers and projects him to be the number one tight end in fantasy football going forward.

Brock Purdy is the second-best quarterback in fantasy football on a points-per-game basis through three weeks, averaging over 30 rushing yards per game and recording at least three touchdowns in every game this season. Matthew Berry notes he was on his preseason love list and has been a top-six fantasy quarterback on a points-per-game basis since becoming a starter. Despite wide receivers falling off around him, Purdy remains elite in the Kyle Shanahan offense.

Bryce Young has a great connection with Tedaroa McMillan dating back to high school, and they've always wanted to play with each other. Young is always trying to extend the ball vertically, which aligns with McMillan's strengths, suggesting McMillan should bounce back despite week three struggles.

Darren Waller has been performing well coming off retirement, which was unexpected. Matthew Berry notes the Panthers are looking at Waller a lot more than anticipated, and he's been a great asset. The source describes him as 'Waller the baller,' indicating strong performance.

David Montgomery is averaging just 2.8 yards per carry with only one run of 10+ yards through Week 3, showing no explosiveness; despite being a Matthew Berry preseason sleeper pick based on expected volume in a run-heavy offense, the Chargers' offensive line struggles and inability to establish the run game have undermined his fantasy value.

Matthew Berry was a preseason sleeper on Montgomery, expecting high volume despite inefficiency; however, after three touchdowns in week one, he has scored under six fantasy points per game over the past two weeks with Nico Collins out. The concern is that when the Texans got down early, they married pass with run, and Woody Marks vultured a touchdown. With Stroud top four in passing attempts and Montgomery not a pass-catching back, the offense is shortchanged further without Collins to stretch the field. Teams are stacking the box because they're not scared of CJ Stroud.

Torn ACL, will miss the rest of the season. His injury opens the backfield for Obi Gordon and Jalen Wright, though Wright was a scratch in the game where Gordon played 87% of snaps. Gordon is averaging under three yards per carry in 20 career games but has more touchdown upside; both backs will likely operate in a committee on a bad Dolphins team.

One touchdown, seven interceptions through three games; single-digit fantasy points in all three games. 195 passing yards per game ranks 26th in NFL. Was drafted as a top-three fantasy quarterback but is no longer a must-start. Upcoming schedule (Buffalo, Las Vegas, Jets, Chicago) is easier, but without A.J. Brown, he's now a high-end QB2 at best.

Left game briefly but appears to be fine. No significant injury concern.

Garrett Wilson has a 28% target share through three weeks and ranks as wide receiver nine in utilization score. He's caught 78% of his targets. Matthew Berry emphasizes that with Geno Smith providing competent quarterback play, Wilson finally has the stable passing game needed to unlock his elite talent. The loss of AD Mitchell should lead to even more targets for Wilson.

Gino Smith has looked like the best Jets quarterback in quite some time, possibly the best in the past decade. Matthew Berry notes that Gino is good enough to keep the other guys around him afloat and has provided the stable, competent quarterback play the Jets offense needed to unlock the potential of their skilled players.

May see some work if Breece Hall misses time. Expected to be used in the passing attack rather than early-down work.

Matthew Berry is not worried about Isaiah Likely despite a quiet Week 3 game. Berry highlights that Likely has maintained at least a 23% target share in every game this season, demonstrating consistent involvement in the Giants' passing attack regardless of game script or weather conditions.

Jacoby Brissett is good enough to keep the other guys around him afloat in the passing game. Matthew Berry uses him as an example of a quarterback who, despite playing in a bad matchup, can still support fantasy production from his skill position players.

Jalen Coker left early in week three with a quad injury. Matthew Berry assumes the injury isn't serious and notes that Coker is clearly the number one wide receiver in the Panthers offense, preferred over Tedaroa McMillan.

Out; Marcus Mariota filled in and performed well. Mariota is not a big downgrade for fantasy purposes, maintaining similar target distributions to when Daniels plays.

Jalen Warren had a massive workload in Week 3 with Rico Dotson out, playing 90% of snaps and averaging over 8 yards per touch with three plays of 20+ yards. Over the last two seasons, when Warren gets more than 15 touches, he averages over 100 yards from scrimmage. Matthew Berry now views him as a rock-solid RB2 conversation player, noting that Aaron Rodgers has a connection with Warren from last year and trusts him in the passing game.

Was a scratch in the game where Achane was injured. More explosive runner than Gordon but less efficient. Expected to share carries with Gordon in a committee backfield on the Dolphins if he gets playing time.

Jeremiah Love's breakout is here. In Week 3, he had 26 touches (90 rushing yards, 19 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown)—more touches in one week than in the first two games combined. He's been targeted on 27% of his routes and has double-digit target share in every game this season. Matthew Berry now views him as a borderline top-12 fantasy running back and RB1, up from a high-end flex/low-end RB2 preseason projection due to ankle concerns and Tyler Algier's presence.

Went off after Jefferson left the game with 36% target share, four deep targets, and average target depth of nearly 20 yards. In 14 career games with at least 20% target share, Addison averages over 15 fantasy points per game. If Jefferson misses time, Addison becomes a very startable wide receiver.

Left game with ankle injury; severity unknown as of taping. If he misses time, Jordan Addison immediately becomes a startable wide receiver, and the Vikings' passing attack spreads to Aaron Jones and potentially Juwan Jennings.

Had a big breakout game with a catch for a touchdown. With Breece Hall out, Sadiq and other perimeter weapons will see increased attention as defenses won't be as concerned with the running game.

Kenyon Sadiq had a breakout game in Week 3 with a 22% target share, 7 receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown. Matthew Berry notes this is significant because Frank Reich, the Jets' offensive coordinator, has always favored tight ends in his scheme. With Mason Taylor banged up, Sadiq is positioned to continue receiving heavy volume.

Had an up-and-down fantasy performance but was able to get the ball to the players he needed to. Described as stretching the field vertically for the Vikings offense.

Matthew Berry holds out hope for Malik Nabers despite a quiet Week 3 game in brutal rain and wind conditions. Berry emphasizes Nabers is incredibly talented and getting healthier, and likes the matchups coming up the next two weeks against the Cardinals and at Washington. Berry also expresses optimism that J.J. McCarthy or improved quarterback play could get the ball to Nabers more effectively.

Had over 50 yards rushing against the Chiefs and looked better than expected. With Achane out, the Dolphins may lean on Willis' rushing ability more, potentially improving his fantasy prospects despite the team's overall struggles.

Filled in for Jaden Daniels against Seattle and had 20.4 fantasy points with three touchdown passes. In nine starts with the Commanders, Mariota has at least 15 fantasy points in six of them, including three 20-point games. Top-10 among quarterbacks in fantasy points per dropback over past two seasons. Good streaming option when filling in for Daniels.

Marcus Mariota is top 10 among quarterbacks in fantasy points per dropback over the past two seasons. In nine starts with the Commanders, he's had at least 15 fantasy points in six of them, including three different 20-point games. Against Seattle in Week 3, he posted 20.4 points with three touchdown passes. Matthew Berry recommends him as a streaming option when filling in for Jaden Daniels.

Mason Taylor is banged up, which opens the door for Kenyon Sadiq to continue receiving heavy volume at tight end for the Jets. Matthew Berry questions how you go back to Mason Taylor after Sadiq's breakout performance.

Carted off with rib injury; to be evaluated later. Severity unknown.

Marion Hampton was included on Matthew Berry's Sunday Scaries list—players who had poor fantasy performances in Week 3.

Matthew Berry highlights Parker Washington as having a breakout season very quietly, noting he's awesome and is the top pass-catcher in the Jaguars' pecking order ahead of Jacoby Myers and Brian Thomas Jr.

Played 67% of snaps, 100% of third downs, and got all three snaps inside the five-yard line. Despite Travion Henderson's big breakout, Stevenson maintains the lead role and will be ranked ahead of Henderson next week, though he's more of a high-end flex than a workhorse.

Stefan Diggs benefits from Marcus Mariota's competent quarterback play with the Commanders. Matthew Berry notes that with Mariota under center, skilled players like Diggs and Terry McLaurin should see consistent production, especially with an upcoming schedule featuring the Colts (London), Giants, 49ers, and a bye week before Jaden Daniels potentially returns.

Expected to be the number two guy in terms of volume behind Jordan Addison in the Vikings offense under Kevin O'Connell's play-calling.

Had a 25% target share with Marcus Mariota filling in for Jaden Daniels, matching his target share from last year. Good connection with Mariota, suggesting consistent volume when Daniels is out.

Terry McLaurin had a 30% target share in Week 3 against Seattle. In the last six games with Marcus Mariota as starting quarterback, McLaurin is averaging over 15 fantasy points per game. Matthew Berry highlights McLaurin and Stefan Diggs as beneficiaries of Mariota's competent play, especially with an upcoming favorable schedule (Colts in London, then Giants, 49ers, and bye).

Tedaroa McMillan's target share collapsed from 27% in weeks one through two to just 12% in week three, a significant concern. Matthew Berry notes he hasn't been a massive target earner so far this season. Jalen Coker left early with a quad injury, which complicates the Panthers receiver hierarchy. McMillan is clearly the number two wide receiver behind Coker, but the target share decline is worrisome.

Left game with hamstring injury. Severity and timeline unknown.

Slid at the one-yard line with eight minutes left in the game, jokingly saying he was trying to help fantasy managers. The play cost a potential touchdown for a fantasy-relevant player.

Matthew Berry expresses confidence in Treylon Burks bouncing back despite a quiet Week 3 performance. Berry notes that Bryce Young is extending the ball vertically, which aligns with Burks' strengths, and emphasizes he would not be panicking with Burks at all.

Woody Marks vultured a touchdown from David Montgomery in week three, indicating a role split in the Texans backfield that limits Montgomery's scoring upside despite high volume expectations.