SNF REAX + Week 3 Fantasy Takeaways

Despite 22 touches providing volume, Jenty's rushing efficiency remains poor (21 for 48 yards last week, 19 for 56 yards this week against Chargers and Saints defenses); concerns center on Raiders offensive line run-blocking struggles and center Tyler Linderbaum's frequent time on the ground.

Jenty entered the season dealing with a high ankle sprain and does not yet look fully like himself; trainers were observed checking his ankles on the sideline during the game, raising concerns about whether the injury is fully healed.

Matt Harmon would now rank Brock Bowers over Ashton Jenty rest of season in a redraft, a significant reversal from two weeks prior when Jenty was the clear preference; Jenty has dropped passes in consecutive weeks (two this game, three last week) and lacks explosiveness on the ground, mirroring last year's performance issues.

Matt Harmon notes that many fantasy shows might take Ashton Jenty in the top 12 if redrafting, indicating strong early-season performance and redraft appeal despite Bowers' current ranking edge.

Matt Harmon notes that Baker Mayfield is "a magnet to contact too often," contributing to offensive line struggles for the Buccaneers. While the Buccaneers offensive line has underperformed relative to preseason expectations of a top-three unit, Mayfield's tendency to absorb contact compounds the blocking challenges.

Corum had some moments in Week 3 but is the auxiliary running back behind Kyron Williams; not a player you can consider starting every week.

Harmon characterizes Nix as a plays-in-chaos type of quarterback who struggles in consistent offensive situations; similar to Baker Mayfield in this regard; when not in positive down-and-distance situations, Nix leads into his worst instincts and plays in chaos mode, also too quick on checkdowns before routes develop.

Breece Hall left the Lions-Jets game in the third or fourth quarter after receiving two carries at the four-yard line; on his second carry, he went down with what appeared to be a thigh or quad injury. Matt Harmon noted that 'those can linger and linger and linger for a while,' suggesting Hall may face a stint on the sideline despite looking good early in the season and in previous games.

Matt Harmon notes that Brian Thomas Jr. is playing half as many snaps as Parker Washington and Jacoby Myers, representing a complete and total difference in snap allocation. Harmon placed Brian Thomas Jr. on the drop list on the previous week's waiver show, and neither target nor route data has changed his assessment. The snap disparity and lack of offensive involvement continue to be concerns.

In his first game back from knee injury, Bowers was heavily targeted across short and intermediate routes, with two defenders often covering him; he looked unstoppable and is functioning as Las Vegas's de facto wide receiver one despite being listed as tight end, performing at approximately 85–90% of full capacity.

Matt Harmon ranks Brock Bowers over Ashton Jenty in tight end rankings at this point in the season, suggesting Bowers has outperformed draft expectations and redraft value.

Lamb recorded seven catches for 112 yards in the Cowboys-Ravens SNF game, staying active throughout despite not reaching the end zone; he was also involved in a controversial pass interference call late in the game that set up Dallas's final drive.

CeeDee Lamb had seven catches for 112 yards in the Cowboys-Ravens game, establishing high target volume and production despite not reaching the end zone.

Chris Moore scored a short touchdown catch in the Cowboys-Ravens game, contributing to Baltimore's offensive output.

Chris Moore is among the backup receivers the Ravens are still evaluating to determine if they can be trusted in the passing attack. He occasionally pops up in the offense but remains part of the secondary receiving group behind Zay Flowers and Rashad Bateman.

Matt Harmon identifies Chris Olave as a core fantasy option in the Saints offense alongside Juwan Johnson; the Saints are throwing frequently (48 pass attempts) with Olave as a primary target despite offensive line issues.

Moore had a couple of chunk plays over the middle in the Bills-Chargers game; nothing too explosive down the field, nearly scored a touchdown on one play.

DJ Moore had 10 targets on 26 Josh Allen dropbacks in Week 2 (missing last week), which Harmon describes as a huge number. The Bills offense is expected to funnel targets between Moore and Dalton Kincaid, positioning Moore as a primary receiving option.

Kincaid fumbled the ball on a yard-after-catch moment in the Bills-Chargers game; this was one of several Bills turnovers that contributed to the Chargers' loss despite being up 10-0 early.

Kincaid has been on a heater to start the season. Matt Harmon notes the Chargers' zone coverage and Josh Allen holding the ball longer on fourth and fifth reads limited Kincaid's opportunities in Week 3, but this was a defensive scheme adjustment rather than a talent or role concern. Harmon expects Kincaid to remain a consistent target with DJ Moore (who had 10 targets on 26 Josh Allen dropbacks last week) and the offense funneling targets between the two of them.

David Montgomery had a brutal performance against Indianapolis, averaging only 3 yards per carry with an 18% rushing success rate. Matt Harmon notes the Houston Texans offense looked miserable overall, with poor interior offensive line performance contributing to Montgomery's struggles.

DeMond Claiborne recorded just three carries for one total yard in Week 3 against Tampa Bay. This minimal usage is notable given the Vikings' run-heavy approach (12 of 21 series started with a rush), suggesting ineffectiveness of the ground game overall.

Henry rushed for 26 carries, 3.4 yards per attempt, and two touchdowns against Dallas; Matt Harmon notes Henry's running style requires a runway to get going, and his limited production was more attributable to Ravens offensive line issues (center Ethan Posich hyperextended his knee, forcing backup Vinga Ioni into the game) than Henry's performance decline.

The Ravens offense is built around running the ball to Derrick Henry up the middle as the primary offensive weapon until proven otherwise. With the offense running 21 of 30 series starting with a rush and only nine starting with a pass, Henry is positioned as a central piece of the Ravens' game plan.

Drake May had a disastrous Week 3: 14 of 25 completions, 199 yards, two interceptions, and two fumbles (one lost) in a 35-6 loss to Jacksonville. Matt Harmon emphasizes deeper concerns: New England generated negative 0.4 EPA per pass play despite May's average depth of target at 11.5 yards and 3.26-second average time to throw. Jacksonville pressured on 54% of dropbacks. Harmon tweeted that the Patriots look like a team without offensive identity that overperformed last season, and if AJ Brown's absence alone makes the offense this pedestrian, "everyone should be extremely concerned."

Drake May looks confused and is making very dumb decisions; the Patriots offense is offensively lifeless, directionless, and pedestrian. Through week three including postseason, New England is fourth worst in EPA per play with the highest sack rate. May played well against average and bad defenses but is now facing good to quality opponents and completely regressing in holding onto the football and throwing dumb interceptions in the red zone. Without A.J. Brown, the supporting cast is gone and May is letting the team down with mental errors.

Matt Harmon emphasizes Drake May must be completely disassociated from his draft position as quarterback three; almost any other quarterback is a better alternative at this point. The Geno Smith tier is better than what Drake May is putting out over the first three weeks. May looks skittish in the pocket, is letting the Eagles down with mental errors, and the Patriots' 11 personnel usage (71.7% of the time) puts him in a position to invite pressure without adequate weapons or supporting cast.

Garrett Wilson recorded his first 100-yard receiving day since 2024 in the Lions-Jets game, exiting late with a neck snap injury. Matt Harmon characterized Wilson as 'a top seven-ish, top eight wide receiver right here' this season, noting that while he's not at the level of Jamar Chase or JSN, 'this feels like you've got a top seven-ish, top eight wide receiver right here in Garrett Wilson.' The performance and Matt Harmon sentiment suggest Wilson is finally emerging as a consistent elite fantasy asset.

Geno Smith finished 31 of 37 for 321 yards and three touchdowns but took five sacks and fumbled on an unblocked pressure from Chuck Clark on the Jets' final drive, resulting in a game-ending turnover. Despite solid passing statistics, the late-game fumble and offensive line struggles limited the fantasy upside of the performance.

Matt Harmon highlights George Kittle as a key tight end alongside Juwan Johnson in the Raiders offense; owning both in tight end and flex spots has yielded four combined touchdowns through Week 3.

Pickens recorded seven catches for 82 yards in the Cowboys-Ravens SNF game, staying active throughout despite not reaching the end zone; he was heavily involved in the Ravens' passing attack.

George Pickens had seven catches for 82 yards in the Cowboys-Ravens game, establishing high target volume and production despite not reaching the end zone.

Dobbins averaging 2.9 yards per attempt in Week 3; Denver's run game ranking 25th in success rate with only 28% of running back runs going for 5-plus yards, a significant decline from last year when they ranked 18th in rushing success rate with 37% of runs going for 5-plus yards; Harmon worries Dobbins hasn't shown his best through first three weeks.

Cook had chunk run after chunk run in the second half of the Bills-Chargers game; Josh Allen finished off a couple drives with rushing touchdowns (tush-pushes) as he typically does, with Cook contributing to the Bills' offensive success in the second half.

Matt Harmon identified Jameson Williams as an ancillary piece to monitor for Lions fantasy lineups, noting that the team's defensive struggles raise questions about how the offense will be deployed and what role Williams will play in the fantasy context.

Matt Harmon adjusting preseason expectations downward on Waddle, expecting him to be more volatile than originally projected due to pass protection issues leading Bo Nix to check down frequently, and Waddle receiving more big breaking downfield routes rather than layups; still an every-week starter but acknowledging he may have been ranked slightly too high coming into the season.

Coleman suffered a high ankle sprain that he played through in Week 2, now on IR and unable to help the Broncos run game; this compounds the run game problems for Denver as Coleman had some really nice moments in Week 2 before the injury.

Allen had a knee injury late in the Bills-Chargers game; in the postgame he was leaning over on one side and walking pretty gingerly; this is the big storyline for the Bills going forward, with the need to ensure the knee injury isn't severe.

Josh Allen demonstrates dominant fantasy quarterback upside with his legs; despite multiple turnovers, his rushing production (two rushing touchdowns in this game) showcases how impactful dual-threat ability can be in fantasy football.

Josh Cameron scored a red zone 12-yard touchdown in this game and is being utilized in specific red zone situations for Jacksonville. He is getting involved in goal-line and short-yardage opportunities alongside the primary tight end.

Herbert had a terrible performance with a really bad interception where he missed a safety over the middle of the field, plus another end zone interception that was called back on a holding penalty. He faced a 54% pressure rate on late-down snaps and failed to connect with receivers on key red zone opportunities, including a potential touchdown to McConkie. The offense generated nothing explosive downfield, and Herbert lacked the hero moments needed to overcome the Chargers' dysfunction.

Matt Harmon expresses concern about Justin Jefferson's injury status following Week 3, hoping he won't be sidelined for an extended period. The concern arises in context of the Vikings' unexpectedly run-heavy offensive approach under Kevin O'Connell, which has not been productive.

Matt Harmon highlights Juwan Johnson as a key tight end alongside George Kittle in the Raiders offense; owning both in tight end and flex spots has yielded four combined touchdowns through Week 3.

Keaton Mitchell is emerging as the perimeter back in the Chargers' committee, getting all the outside runs while Omarion Hampton is confined to up-the-middle carries. Mitchell had 8 carries for 52 yards and added a receiving touchdown despite negative 5 receiving yards, showing offensive coordinator McDaniels' preference for Mitchell in space. However, there is a question about whether Mitchell can sustain a full running back one role given his lighter frame.

Matt Harmon does not believe Mitchell has the size to be a true lead back in the NFL; he's too light. The Chargers are using an early-down committee approach with fullback and Kamani Vidal handling pass protection snaps, while Mitchell gets limited opportunities on designed sweeps and goal-line plays. Mitchell's touchdown came on a sweep where Justin Herbert threw a pass, not a traditional run, and while he broke tackles and evaded contact, his lack of size limits his ceiling as a featured back.

Kendra Miller was getting significant playing time in the Saints backfield but struggled when he entered the game, suggesting limited upside as a backup option.

Kenyon Sadiq, the first-round pick from Oregon, scored a 24-yard touchdown down the seam against a defensive back in Week 3 against Detroit. The play was a high-difficulty throw and catch (only 16% completion probability) that showcases Sadiq's ability to make plays on contested balls.

Williams is the clear lead back for the Rams with some really impressive moments in Week 3; Harmon emphasizes he is a player you start every single week, distinguishing him from Blake Corum who is the auxiliary running back and not someone you can consider starting every week.

Declan Doyle is weaponizing Lamar Jackson's mobility more effectively than in recent seasons when Jackson was dealing with injuries. Jackson had six carries for 50 yards, with designed plays involving scrambles, backfield movement, and plays designed to buy time and get receivers open. This suggests increased rushing volume and upside from Jackson's dual-threat ability.

Mack Hollins is the Patriots' most consistent offensive weapon and their most explosive weapon; he led the team in receiving. He should have had a touchdown in the end zone but the ball hit off the top of his hands. In an offense that is otherwise lifeless and directionless, Hollins stands out as the one reliable pass catcher.

Mac Hollins is the only downfield receiving option for the Patriots offense; Matt Harmon notes there's nowhere to go downfield outside of Mac Hollins, and he's the best thing the Patriots can do to get the ball downfield in a struggling offense with limited weapons.

The Ravens offense is still figuring out Mark Andrews' role and usage alongside backup tight ends. The team is uncertain about what they can reliably get from Andrews and other pass-catchers beyond the Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers core, with the offense leaning heavily on running the ball to Derrick Henry.

Mike Washington had the most explosive play of the Raiders backfield, recording a 36-yard touchdown run on a well-blocked play, suggesting he may offer more immediate explosiveness than Ashton Jenty despite lower overall volume.

Omarion Hampton is looking like a fantasy bust through three weeks; 15 carries for 56 yards with only two receptions on the season, playing just 42% of snaps and only 2 of 16 snaps on third/fourth down. All his touches are up the middle where the Chargers' interior offensive line cannot create running lanes. Meanwhile, Keaton Mitchell is getting the perimeter runs, suggesting McDaniels has already pivoted away from the Hampton-Devon Achane role concept. Hampton has zero involvement in the pass game despite being drafted as a first-round fantasy asset.

Hampton remains involved in the Chargers' running back committee despite Keaton Mitchell's recent touchdown. Harmon notes that Hampton is not ineffective, but rather the Chargers' pass game dysfunction limits his opportunities; the offense isn't generating enough red zone looks for Hampton to take goal-line carries. Hampton's skill set doesn't align with what the Chargers want to do offensively, creating frustration for fantasy purposes.

Parker Washington caught three passes for 40 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 as the Jaguars defeated the Patriots 35-6, contributing to Jacksonville's offensive explosion.

Parker Washington did not score in the game against Jacksonville, though the broader concern about the Patriots offense is not specifically about Washington's performance but rather the overall dysfunction of the offense without A.J. Brown.

Matt Harmon identifies Parker Washington as Jacksonville's best wide receiver and notes he's playing almost a full-time role with significantly more snaps than teammates. However, Harmon cautions that despite Washington's talent, offensive coordinator Liam Cohen spreads targets around the offense rather than concentrating them on one receiver; Washington would ideally see consistent 8-10 targets weekly but may not receive 15-plus targets every week. Washington had a touchdown in this game and is expected to have better days as the season progresses.

Parker Washington is Jacksonville's best wide receiver in Matt Harmon's opinion, but that does not mean he will be peppered with 15-plus targets every single week. Liam Cohen is spreading the ball around among all receivers cycling in, so Washington's volume will be limited despite his talent.

Nakua did not play in Week 3; there is uncertainty around his injury status with some believing he might need surgery while others think he will be fine; Harmon finds the situation a little odd and concerning, noting the Rams offense looks like a team that could use impact from their first two draft picks and needs a second counterpunch at receiver without Nakua.

Johnston had three receptions for 40 yards and showed no signs of life in the Chargers' passing game. He had a critical drop on third and 10 in a high-impact moment, contributing to the offense's struggles.

Bateman's snap share was limited and overlapped with Zay Flowers' return, causing them to cancel each other out in terms of target opportunity. Matt Harmon apologizes to fantasy players who started Bateman, noting he expected Bateman to be the full-time wide receiver but was not anticipating Flowers' return, which diminished Bateman's role.

Ramondre Stevenson is part of a Patriots backfield that is very hit and miss; there's nothing explosive about the running game. The offense cannot run the ball effectively, and Stevenson's production is unreliable.

Rhamondre Stevenson is in a nasty split with Trevion Henry in the Patriots backfield; Harmon observed a pattern of Stevenson running up the gut for minimal gains (one to two yards) repeatedly, suggesting limited effectiveness and unclear role clarity. Harmon concludes there is nobody you can start inside this Patriots offense right now.

Harvey tied with Jalen Waddle for team lead in targets with seven, catching six for 41 yards to lead the team in receiving yards; Harmon views this as problematic, indicating Bo Nix is checking down too frequently to running backs rather than letting routes develop, with Harvey being the third leading receiver on the team with only 41 yards.

Matt Harmon identified Sam Laporta as an ancillary piece to monitor for Lions fantasy lineups, noting that the team's defensive struggles raise questions about how the offense will be deployed and what role Laporta will play in the fantasy context.

Sterling Shepard was on the Jets roster and was involved in a two-point conversion play during the Lions-Jets game, indicating he remains part of the Jets' offensive mix.

Ferguson was banged up in Week 3 and missed time; Harmon notes he had a couple of moments in the first half and was probably wide open for what would have been a long explosive catch that Matthew Stafford didn't see; his injury is a big one to monitor going forward.

Travis Hunter played 45 of 63 defensive snaps in this game, a slight improvement from the previous week. While he recorded an interception on defense, he did not receive offensive touches. Matt Harmon notes the defensive snap increase as a fair point when evaluating his overall usage.

Harris caught six passes for 76 yards in Week 3, showing modest receiving volume but no clear signs of life or consistent role emergence in the Chargers' dysfunctional passing game.

Trevor Lawrence threw three passing touchdowns in Week 3 as the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the New England Patriots 35-6. Lawrence's strong performance came against a Patriots defense that allowed negative 0.4 EPA per pass play.

Johnson had out-of-structure plays in the Bills-Chargers game, contributing to the Bills' offensive success.

Flowers caught a 27-yard pass late in the Cowboys-Ravens SNF game to set up the Ravens' game-tying field goal; he played significantly more snaps (21 of ~60) than his final stat line of five catches for 84 yards would suggest, indicating elevated involvement in the Ravens' offense.

Despite playing only 21 of 60+ offensive snaps, Flowers generated six targets, five receptions, and 84 yards, including a crucial 27-yard reception in a must-pass situation. Matt Harmon emphasizes that even on limited snaps, Flowers' importance to the passing attack is evident; he hopes Flowers gets fully healthy for the rest of the season, suggesting significant upside when fully available.