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Who to Start in Week 3

Quarterbacks

Josh Allen (BUF)

Start over Matt Ryan, Russell Wilson

“Cincinnati has faced the fewest passing attempts but is still No. 21 in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks. Quarterbacks have five passing touchdowns on just 45 attempts against the Bengals.” — Nick Mensio, Rotoworld

“You had me at Bengals. Cincy is giving up 11 yards per attempt this season (second-most). It’s a good matchup for the strong-armed Allen, and with a banged-up run game, expect the Bills to take some deep shots here.” — Matthew Berry, ESPN

Dak Prescott (DAL)

Start over Deshaun Watson, Tom Brady

“Prescott has opened the season on absolute fire, throwing for seven scores while ranking second in fantasy points at the quarterback position. He should continue to roll at home against the Dolphins, who have surrendered eight touchdown passes and an average of more than 32 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks.” — Michael Fabiano, NFL.com 

“The Cowboys are the next team to eat at the fantasy buffet that is the Miami defense. The Boys are favored by over 20 points in what should be another massacre.” — Colby Cavaliere, FFToday

Deshaun Watson (HOU)

Start over Tom Brady, Matt Ryan

“Watson disappointed against a tough Jacksonville defense last week, but he should rebound against the less imposing Chargers. Los Angeles resides in the bottom-10 of Defensive DVOA to begin the year, and with stud defensive back Derwin James on IR, DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller, and Kenny Stills should have ample room to operate …” — Paul Ghiglieri, FantasyPros

Running Backs

Mark Ingram (BAL) 

Start over Josh Jacobs, David Montgomery

“Last year, Baltimore running backs Kenneth Dixon and Gus Edwards combined for 24 carries for 126 yards (5.3 yards per carry) and a touchdown, as well as one catch for 21 yards in Week 14 against the Chiefs at home. I’m sure the Ravens would love to establish the run at Kansas City this week and slow down Mahomes as much as possible.”  — Jamey Eisenberg, CBS Sports 

Sony Michel (NE)

Start over James Conner, Mark Ingram

“With the Patriots as massive favorites in Miami last Sunday, Michel saw his snap share soar from 32.9% in Week 1 to 47.9% against the Dolphins and turned 21 carries into 85 yards and a touchdown en route to the RB19 day … With the Patriots as 22.5-point favorites over the Jets, this is a similar spot for Michel to be fed relentlessly as New England piles up points and coasts to an easy victory.” — Nick Mensio, Rotoworld

Aaron Jones (GB)

Start over Le’Veon Bell, James Conner

“Jones has shown incredible skill and potential throughout his young career but he hasn’t always received ample opportunities. That appears to be changing this season as he has 41 touches through the first two games … The Broncos defense struggled against the run last season and it appears to be their weak spot again this year as they are ranked 23rd against the rush after two weeks.” — Joshua Mutters, 5th Down Fantasy.

Wide Receivers

Kenny Golladay (DET)

Start over JuJu Smith-Schuster, Cooper Kupp

The Philadelphia Eagles rank 26th in pass defense through two weeks, giving up 0.53 Adjusted Defensive Passing NEP per play. They are brutal against number-one receivers, allowing Terry McLaurin and Julio Jones to go for over 100 yards and score in back-to-back weeks. — Taylor Smith, NumberFire.com

“The Eagles secondary has been lit up by the Redskins and Falcons. Golladay put up 117 yards on eight catches and a touchdown last week and is a high-end WR2 this week with upside.” — Samantha Previte, NY Post

Marquise Brown (BAL)

Start over Stefon Diggs, Allen Robinson

“Lamar Jackson targeted Brown 13 times in Week 2, the most on the team. While he didn’t have two touchdowns as he did in Week 1, he did have 86 yards. In a game where plenty of points should be scored, look for Brown to exceed his No. 25 ranking.” — Sarah Lewis, Athlon Sports

“The fact that he is getting this much opportunity creates huge upside for Brown moving forward. The Ravens will be looking to keep pace with the explosive Chiefs offense, meaning “Hollywood” and the Ravens offense will need to produce some big plays of their own.” — Joshua Mutters, 5th Down Fantasy.

Will Fuller (HOU) 

Start over Tyrell Williams, Jarvis Landry

“Fuller is off to a quiet start, but his aDOT is an absurd 24.3 yards, and he should benefit Sunday by seeing more targets thanks to Casey Hayward shadowing DeAndre Hopkins.” — Dalton Del Don, Yahoo! Sports

Tight Ends

Vance McDonald (PIT)

Start over O.J. Howard, Jared Cook

“He seemed to have a connection with Mason Rudolph, as he led Pittsburgh with four catches from Rudolph in Week 2, two of which went for scores.” — Matthew Berry, ESPN

Greg Olsen (CAR)

Start over Eric Ebron, Jared Cook

“Olsen ranks second among tight ends in air yards and isn’t likely to see a big downgrade without Cam Newton, who was by far the league’s most inaccurate passer through the first two weeks. He gets an Arizona defense that’s yielded league-highs to tight ends in catches (17), yards (273), and touchdowns (three) so far this season.” — Dalton Del Don, Yahoo! Sports

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Who to Sit in Week 3

Quarterbacks

Baker Mayfield (CLE)

Sit for Philip Rivers, Matthew Stafford

“The trade of guard Kevin Zeitler to the Giants is looking like a more glaring error by the week, and Mayfield is absorbing a ton of punishment in the pocket because of his absence. The Browns QB has the 5th highest sack total in the league through two weeks (8 sacks) and will be forced to stare down Aaron Donald in Week 3.” — Derek McCauley, 5th Down Fantasy

Aaron Rodgers (GB)

Sit for Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray

“After jumping out to an early 21-0 lead last week, the Packers were shut out the remainder of the game. LaFleur has brought his unfriendly-to-fantasy Titans scheme to Green Bay.” — Nick Mensio, Rotoworld

Jared Goff (LAR)

Sit for Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo

“Despite being 2-0, the Rams haven’t resembled the unbeatable offense we’re used to seeing. Jared Goff ranks 22nd in completion percentage and 19th in yards per game with two touchdowns. I’m well aware of the Rams’ reputation on offense, and the QB herd just got thinner due to injury, but I’m avoiding Goff if I can help it this week.” — Spencer Aguiar, RotoBaller

Running Backs

Joe Mixon (CIN)

Sit for Devonta Freeman, Frank Gore

“Brutal, I mean BRU-TAL, offensive line and a concern that he may not be 100% after last week’s game-time decision don’t make you feel good.” — Matthew Berry, ESPN

Le’Veon Bell (NYJ)

Sit for Todd Gurley, Aaron Jones

“Bell’s workload will remain exhaustive, which bodes well for him to sustain long-term RB1 value. This week, however, Bell will be on the short end of a lopsided war.” — Brad Evans, Yahoo! Sports

“The Pats have always made it a point to shut down the opponents’ best player, and frankly Bell is their only player at the moment. With a historic 21+ point spread, this one could get out of hand early.” — Colby Cavaliere, FFToday

James Connor (PIT)

Sit for Sony Michel, Mark Ingram

“The Steelers are unlikely to allow Mason Rudolph to drop back and throw the ball 40-plus times, but they’re also unlikely to give Conner a massive workload after injuring his knee. There are some red flags here, pushing Conner down to the low-end RB2 territory with a lower floor than most in that range.” — Mike Tagliere, FantasyPros 

Wide Receivers

John Ross (CIN)

Sit for Will Fuller, Mecole Hardman

“Ross is more of a bust alert than a must-sit receiver, but I don’t like this matchup for him in Buffalo. He’s been awesome so far this season with A.J. Green (ankle) out, scoring at least 21 PPR points in each of the first two games. But Buffalo’s secondary should make things tough on Ross … The Bills have only allowed one touchdown to T.J. Jones on the season.”  — Jamey Eisenberg, CBS Sports 

Tyrell Williams (OAK)

Sit for Emmanuel Sanders, Will Fuller

“Tyrell the Gazelle has been prancing in the end zone for two straight weeks, but he’s about to run into Xavier Rhodes. While Rhodes struggled to contain Davante Adams last week, Williams isn’t on the same level as the Green Bay Packers’ superstar receiver. Unless the Oakland Raiders bump up his slot snaps against the Minnesota Vikings, Williams will have a long day.”  — Taylor Smith, NumberFire.com

Tight End

Jared Cook (NO)

Sit for T.J. Hockenson, Vernon Davis

“Going from Drew Brees to Teddy Bridgewater isn’t a step-down, it’s equivalent to tumbling down an entire flight of stairs. The promoted backup is essentially a game manager and not much more.”  — Brad Evans, Yahoo! Sports

Jimmy Graham (GB)

Sit for Kyle Rudolph, Trey Burton

“Reflecting on the past is nice, we live in an age where nostalgia is favored and outright rewarded, but in the case of Graham, it’s a dangerous game to play. After being held without a catch against Minnesota in Week 2, we believe he will produce much of the same against the Broncos defense in Week 3.” — Derek McCauley, 5th Down Fantasy