Week 3 Rankings And Tiers (QB + TE)

Ranked 26th overall at the quarterback position in Week 3 rankings.

Placed in the lowest tier for Week 3 with a very tough defensive matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Averaging only 11 PPG through two weeks, making him an unattractive start despite his recent production.

Ranked 17th vs the Rams in Week 3 with 9.8 PPG through two weeks. The source provides the ranking and production average without additional analysis or optimism about the matchup.

Ranked 18th among tight ends and averaging 7 PPG against the Patriots.

Mattek Fantasy Football ranks Bowers at tight end three but expects limited snaps upon return from meniscus injury, projecting 8–9 point performances rather than his 43-point return game last season. However, Bowers is characterized as a 'huge buy' because if the meniscus trim is minor and he feels healthy, he will 'consolidate so much volume in the passing offense' given poor receiver production (Trey Tucker good but limited volume). The source notes tight end position floors are so low that starting Bowers over alternatives like Dalton Schultz carries minimal downside, and if the injury is not serious, Bowers becomes 'a just a massive smash in fantasy football.' Source expects Bowers to play.

A-tier elite QB; averaging 24 points per game through first two games; most efficient middle-of-field thrower in NFL with greatest volume over middle compared to Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, and Mahomes; excellent matchup against Arizona; should be started over Drake May and Joe Burrow.

Huge riser for Week 3 after initially having structural concerns about him and the Panthers; second in the NFL in PPG (27 PPG through two weeks); ranked as a top-12 QB vs the Browns in Week 3; source acknowledges Young will not sustain 27 PPG for the season and rushing production has been minimal (one rushing TD), but the passing efficiency has been 'absurd'; ranked over Tyler Shuck despite Shuck's 22 PPG average.

Ranked 28th overall at the quarterback position in Week 3 rankings.

Ranked outside the top 30 at the quarterback position in Week 3 rankings.

Ranked 12th among tight ends; situation not going to improve with Beet or Case Keenum starting at quarterback this week; source is not dropping or trading him away but wants it on record that he is not giving up on Loveland.

Suffered an AC joint sprain; either will not play or will play in limited capacity in the upcoming game, which benefits Dalton Concincaid's target share.

A-tier elite QB for Week 3; Ravens-Cowboys game in Brazil features 25 implied points for Dallas in a very high total game; ranked below Patrick Mahomes but in the elite tier alongside Brock Purdy, Joe Burrow, Jaylen Hertz, and Trevor Lawrence; good fantasy spot.

The source expects Dalton Kincaid to lead the Buffalo Bills in targets, catches, yards, and touchdowns for the rest of the season. Described as a 'clear buy' and 'clear start' with absolute conviction.

Ranked tight end nine without Nico Collins. Had 14 targets in last game; 8 targets in first two games combined, 12 receptions, 140 yards, no touchdowns yet. Should 'absolutely feast' this week against the poor Indianapolis Colts linebackers; consider starting him in flex in quite a few leagues. The source has him ranked 'pretty aggressively' and notes that Schultz and Brock Bowers have similar floors even without Nico Collins, making Bowers the preferred start given his ceiling.

Placed in the lowest tier for Week 3 starts due to a tough defensive matchup against the Houston Texans. The source does not recommend starting him.

Darren Waller is ranked 27th among tight ends in the source's tier list.

Ranked 29th overall at the quarterback position in Week 3 rankings.

Ranked 10th among QBs for Week 3; averaging 8.9 PPG through two games; 33 throws and 3 interceptions against Seattle; only 22 pass attempts in clear win against Steelers; volume from Week 2 considered fake due to game script; efficiency from Week 1 against Seahawks considered fake because not all defenses are as good; real issue is that Patriots pass catchers are all basically bad, which limits ceiling.

Ranked 27th overall at the quarterback position in Week 3 rankings.

Ranked 21st among tight ends in the source's tier list.

Recommended as a streamer and DFS option for Week 3, particularly in deeper formats, superflex, or daily fantasy leagues. The source states: 'I actually do kind of like Gino as a streamer, uh, as you know, like maybe like a daily fantasy guy this week, like if you're in a deeper format, superflex or whatever.' Ranked higher than the source would normally have him, suggesting upside relative to typical expectations.

Source likes Gino as a streamer option, particularly in deeper formats, superflex, or daily fantasy; ranked higher than source would normally have him, suggesting upside at his position.

George Kittle's route participation and snap share increased last week. Mattek Fantasy Football feels 'pretty good' about him, noting he had 44 yards and a touchdown against Miami. With Mike Evans banged up and DeMarcus Robinson out, plus backup Jake Tonkin on IR, the source expects continued increased playing time.

Gunnar Helm is ranked 28th among tight ends in the source's tier list.

Ranked 20th among tight ends in the source's tier list.

Ranked 23rd in Week 3. No additional analysis, context, or reasoning is provided by the source.

Jake Ferguson came off a two-touchdown week but the source does not want to start him because targets are not there; he has only 6 targets through two games and is not a volume earner. The source explicitly states 'I don't want to start Jake Ferguson' despite the touchdown production.

Ranked 30th overall at the quarterback position in Week 3 rankings; playing in a snowstorm, which typically impacts passing game efficiency.

B-tier QB ranked 9th for Week 3; great matchup against Jets; Jets have not generated any defensive interceptions since Aaron Glenn became head coach; Goff plays in dome with all healthy receivers; excellent spot to start.

A-tier elite QB; matchup against Steelers may play to a draw; historically AFC North divisional matchups have not been great for fantasy; ranked below Brock Purdy for Week 3.

Ranked 15th in Week 3 vs Atlanta; scored 18 points in Week 2 vs Atlanta, which source notes was 'about right' for the ranking; no additional analysis or concerns provided.

Tier 1 QB ranking for Week 3 with no concerns; elite fantasy quarterback status maintained.

Ranked 14th vs Bills in Week 3 with uncertainty about ranking ('I might adjust this one a little bit'); pass catchers are weak, Ladd McConkey is banged up, interior offensive line is terrible, and minimal ground game; however, Bills defense is also very bad, which should create garbage-time volume; source would start Kyler Murray, Tyler Shuck, and Bryce Young over Herbert, but acknowledges that if Herbert is a manager's only QB option, starting him for one more week is acceptable.

Hot start to the year with 7 targets and 4 targets in first two games; good matchup this week; source is reconsidering and probably needs to respect Jawan Johnson more, though there is concern about his role when Jordan Tyson comes back.

Ranked 19th among tight ends in the source's tier list.

Ranked 13th vs Buccaneers in Week 3, a ranking source notes may be 'a little bit rich' for some; healthy and starting after Week 1 injury vs Vikings (negative points); Buccaneers have strong run defense, which should force pass-heavy approach; has elite pass catchers in Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison; source states: 'Kyler Murray can just sit and feast there. I feel much more confident than the market about starting Kyler Murray.'

Tier 1 QB ranking for Week 3 with no concerns; elite fantasy quarterback status maintained.

Ranked 22nd in Week 3 with 14 PPG. The source explicitly states: 'Malik Willis is not going to do anything against the Chiefs.' The matchup vs Kansas City is presented as prohibitively difficult.

Ranked as the last overall quarterback in the source's Week 3 rankings; playing against the Seattle Seahawks.

The source would start Colston Loveland over Mark Andrews because it looks like Zay Flowers is going to play, reducing Andrews' target share this week.

Ranked 24th in Week 3. The source notes Penix Jr. 'didn't even have that good of a game' in Week 2, scoring 14 points. No additional analysis is provided.

The source would start Colston Loveland over Pat Freiermuth because it looks like Michael Pitman Jr. is going to play, reducing Freiermuth's target share this week.

Moved up to 3rd QB ranking for Week 3; Chiefs implied total of 28 points; running the ball heavily; ranked ahead of Jaylen Hertz, Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy, Joe Burrow, and Trevor Lawrence despite being drafted lower than some of these players.

Mattek Fantasy Football ranks Sam LaPorta as tight end ten. LaPorta is not a huge volume earner; he will get between five and nine targets and you're really just hoping for a touchdown, but is still considered an awesome start in fantasy football.

Mattek Fantasy Football ranks Terrence Ferguson as tight end seven in every league and is starting him. Ferguson only played 58% of snaps but had a 70% route share against the New York Giants, second on team in routes and targets with 9 targets, 6 receptions, 54 yards, and a touchdown (with two drops, one tipped by offensive lineman). With Puka Nakua out, Ferguson is a top-10 tight end in fantasy.

Averaging 17 points per game with a cupcake matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Ranked tight end four in Week 3 rankings.

A-tier elite QB for Week 3; ranked higher than Drake May against Patriots; Jaguars-Patriots game could be a sneaky shootout because both teams are better at passing than running; decent fantasy start to season but limited rushing (2 rushes per game); completion percentage and yards per attempt have been awesome.

Ranked as one of the top two tight ends overall in Week 3 rankings alongside Dalton Kincaid.

Tucker Craft was ranked at tight end eight but Mattek Fantasy Football says he should have been ranked even lower. Craft has had a very slow start to the season; Matthew Golden is so good and demands so much volume that Craft is now third in line for targets in Green Bay. The source notes there are many tight ends who are third in line on their team for targets that don't produce well in fantasy.

Tyler Warren has accumulated fewer than 40 receiving yards through three games despite scoring a touchdown in each game. Mattek Fantasy Football predicted in the offseason that Josh Downs becoming a full-time player would be bad for Warren's volume, as Downs is significantly better at earning volume than previous full-time tight ends. However, Warren is at 80% route share and scores touchdowns, making him a must-start despite volume concerns.

Ranked 31st overall at the quarterback position in Week 3 rankings.