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With two weeks worth of stats and trends, fantasy owners can feel like they have it all figured out, but have you factored... moreWith two weeks worth of stats and trends, fantasy owners can feel like they have it all figured out, but have you factored in matchups? Injuries? Snap counts? Game plans? Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer, aka The Decider, looks at all as he breaks down Week 3 fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em decisions and NFL DFS picks.
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Fantasy Football Week 3 Start 'Em: QuarterbacksRegular starts
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (vs. BAL), Deshaun Watson, Texans (at LAC), Aaron Rodgers, Packers (vs. DEN), Carson Wentz, Eagles (vs. DET), Ru sell Wilson, Seahawks (vs. NO), Tom Brady, Patriots (vs. NYJ), Lamar Jackson, Ravens (at KC)
Stronger starts
Dak Prescott, Cowboys (vs. MIA). He could be grouped with Jackson and the rest of the guys above but, you know youre still rolling with him in another smash spot.
Baker Mayfield, Browns (vs. LAR). He hasnt been terrible, as hes still throwing a ton and getting TDs, but this week he goes for multiple scores while mitigating turnovers to keep up with the Rams on the scoreboard.
Kyler Murray, Cardinals (vs. CAR). Hes pa sing at an extremely high rate, and even without any running, his diverse receivers can allow him to have his best game as a rookie to date against an overmatched https://www.justshopjets.com/new-york-jets-accessories defense.
Jameis Winston, Buccaneers (vs. NYG). The mini-bye following a turnover-free game from Winston will help Bruce Arians further adjust things to help his QB produce, and theres nothing daunting about the Giants.
Josh Allen Bills (vs. CIN). Allen may be the new Cam Newton, folks, with his ability to rush for TDs almost every week. He now has some real weapons in the pa sing game behind an improved line to exploit the bad Bengals.
Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers (vs. PIT). The Steelers got Minkah Fitzpatrick, but that suddenly doesnt make their i sues with giving up big plays go away. Their defense has plenty of holes all over the field.
DFS bargains
Matthew Stafford, Lions (at PHI, $5,500 on DraftKIngs, $6,900 on FanDuel). Stafford will need to chuck often on the other side of Wentz, and that will produce pleasing results against former coach Jim Schwartzs secondary.
Jacoby Bri sett, Colts (vs. ATL, $5,200 on DraftKings, $6,800 on FanDuel). Hes getting the job done pa sing and running with high-TD potential, and the Colts traditional rushing succe s against the Falcons will set him up nicely in their home opener.
Deep streamers
Kirk Cousins, Vikings (vs. OAK), Mitchell Trubisky, Bears (at WAS)
Fantasy Football Week 3 Sit 'Em: QuarterbacksWeaker starts
Cam Newton, Panthers (at ARI). Theres a good chance he mi ses the game with his foot injury, and youre not suddenly trusting Kyle Allen, either.
Jared Goff, Rams (at CLE). Hes shaky on the road, and the Rams will do more of their damage on the ground again with some tough matchups for his wide receivers.
Matt Ryan,Falcons (at IND). Hes gotten by with volume and has been saved by his supreme wideouts, but the Colts are a better home defense by far, even if they might be dealing with some injuries. They can also curb his chances by dominating time of po se sion with their running game.
Philip Rivers, Chargers (vs. HOU). The Melvin Gordon-le s running game can have another big week here, so consider Rivers floor at little lower than usual following a bad game in Detroit.
Andy Dalton, Bengals (at BUF). Hes being saved by high volume and garbage, but that may not be the case against a tricky Bills pa s defense pumped for its home opener.
Deep traps
Mason Rudolph, Steelers (at SF), Teddy Bridgewater, Saints (at SEA)
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Fantasy Football Week 3 Start 'Em: Running backsRegular starts
Saquon Barkley, Giants (at TB), Alvin Kamara, Saints (at SEA), Christian McCaffrey, Panthers (at ARI), Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys (vs. MIA), David Johnson, Cardinals (vs. CAR), Le'Veon Bell, Jets (at NE), Dalvin Cook, Vikings (vs. OAK), Todd Gurley, Rams (at CLE), Nick Chubb, Browns (vs. LAR), Joe Mixon, Bengals (at BUF), Kerryon Johnson, Lions (at PHI), Leonard Fournette, Jaguars (vs. TEN), Derrick Henry, Titans (at JAX) , Marlon Mack, Colts (vs. ATL), Mark Ingram, Ravens (at KC), Chris Carson, Seahawks (vs. NO)
Stronger starts
Austin Ekeler, Chargers (vs. HOU). Hes on the verge of being what Gordon would have been: Ano-brainer, every-week play. One more big game against the leaky Texans will confirm that.
Devonta Freeman, Falcons (at IND). Hes battled through two tough early matchups but expect Atlanta to invest more in the running game this week to exploit a potential Darius Leonard-le s front seven.
Aaron Jones, Packers (vs. DEN). The Broncos run defense isnt anything scary just ask the rookies to which they just yielded big rushing games.
Sony Michel, Patriots (vs. NYJ). Hes the only New England back to trust, and hell... less