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Fantasy Football roundup: Week 3 rankings, sleepers, start/sit 'em, and more advice

elizabeth flores, usa today
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after scoring a two point conversion against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after scoring a two point conversion against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Week 3 of the NFL season has arrived. The New England Patriots and New York Jets have already played, with the Jets securing a 24-3 victory. The rest of the league will be in action over the next 48 hours, and this includes the majority of fantasy football players.

If you're still finalizing your lineup for Sunday's games, we've got you covered. Here's a cheat sheet to help maximize your team in Week 3.

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Rankings via The Huddle.

Quarterback:

  1. Josh Allen, BUF (vs. JAC)

  2. Patrick Mahomes, KC (vs. ATL)

  3. C.J. Stroud, HOU (at MIN)

  4. Jalen Hurts, PHI (at N.O.)

  5. Kyler Murray, ARI (vs. DET)

  6. Derek Carr, N.O. (vs. PHI)

  7. Baker Mayfield, T.B. (vs. DEN)

  8. Lamar Jackson, BAL (vs. DAL)

  9. Jared Goff, DET (vs. ARI)

  10. Brock Purdy, S.F. (vs. L.A.-R)

Running back:

  1. De'Von Achane, MIA (vs. SEA)

  2. Alvin Kamara, N.O (vs. PHI)

  3. Saquon Barkley, PHI (vs. N.O.)

  4. Joe Mixon, HOU (vs. MIN)

  5. J.K. Dobbins, L.A.-C (vs. PIT)

  6. Jordan Mason, S.F. (vs. L.A.-R)

  7. Bijan Robinson, ATL (vs. K.C.)

  8. James Cook, BUF (vs. JAC)

  9. Rhamondre Stevenson, N.E. (vs. N.Y.-J)

  10. James Conner, ARI (vs. DET)

Wide receiver:

  1. Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET, (vs. ARI)

  2. Davante Adams, L.V., (vs. CAR)

  3. CeeDee Lamb, DAL (vs. BAL)

  4. Chris Godwin, T.B. (vs. DEN)

  5. Nico Collins, HOU (vs. MIN)

  6. DK Metcalf, SEA (vs. MIA)

  7. Tyreek Hill, MIA (vs. SEA)

  8. Zay Flowers, BAL (vs. DAL)

  9. Ja'Marr Chase, CIN (vs. WAS)

  10. Malik Nabers, N.Y.-G (vs. CLE)

Tight end:

  1. George Kittle, SF (vs. L.A.-R)

  2. Trey McBride, ARI (vs. DET)

  3. Brock Bowers, L.V. (vs. CAR)

  4. Sam LaPorta, DET (vs. ARI)

  5. Mark Andrews, BAL (vs. DAL)

  6. Kyle Pitts, ATL (vs. K.C.)

  7. Hunter Henry, N.E. (vs. N.Y.-J)

  8. Travis Kelce, KC (vs. ATL)

  9. Mike Gesicki, CIN (vs. WAS)

  10. Dallas Goedert, PHI (vs. N.O.)

Kicker:

  1. Ka'imi Fairbairn, HOU (at MIN)

  2. Brandon Aubrey, DAL (vs. BAL)

  3. Jason Myers, SEA (vs. MIA)

  4. Evan McPherson, CHI (vs. WAS)

  5. Harrison Butker, KC (vs. ATL)

  6. Cairo Santos, CHI (vs. IND)

  7. Blake Grupe, N.O. (vs. PHI)

  8. Tyler Bass, BUF (vs. JAC)

  9. Matt Prater, ARI (vs. DET)

  10. Justin Tucker, BAL (at DAL)

Defense/Special Teams:

  1. Buffalo Bills (vs. JAC)

  2. Cleveland Browns (vs. N.Y-G)

  3. Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. L.A.-C)

  4. San Francisco 49ers (vs. L.A.-R)

  5. Houston Texas (vs. MIN)

  6. New York Jets (vs. N.E.)

  7. Green Bay Packers (vs. TEN)

  8. Indianapolis Colts (vs. CHI)

  9. Kansas City Chiefs (vs. ATL)

  10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. DEN)

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