Week 3 of the fantasy football season has arrived. Before diving into the rankings, let’s quickly highlight the top receivers in standard leagues. Malik Neighbors, Amon Ra St. Brown, Roma Odunze, and Quentin Johnston are the leading wide receivers, each with three touchdowns after two games. In terms of PPR, Puka Nacua stands out as the top WR1, with an impressive 18 receptions, while Johnston, despite scoring three times, sits at WR7 with only eight catches. It can be tough to find receivers who consistently score but aren’t quite elite yet, so it might be worthwhile to seek out those who are getting targeted in the red zone.
Value had some limited action, but he didn’t really come close to playing last week. As the Chiefs gear up to face the Giants, it’ll be interesting to see if his opportunities increase this week.
A lead with a collarbone injury will be out for several months, which could provide more chances for Don Evionwick, who took over a significant role in the slot after the injury.
Jennings has been battling shoulder issues since week one but then picked up an ankle injury in week two. Despite his injuries, he put up some solid fantasy numbers, and this week will be telling as he prepares for the Cardinals.
Kirk has missed the first two games due to a hamstring issue but seems close to returning. Keep an eye on his practice participation leading up to the game against the Jaguars.
The Ravens have a total of 51.5, the Bears and Cowboys sit at 50.5, and the Bills and Dolphins come in at 49.5.
The highest projected team totals
Buffalo Bills (31)
Baltimore Ravens (28.5)
Chicago Bears (26)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (25.5)
Green Bay Packers (25.5)
The Seahawks and Saints are at 41.5, the Browns and Packers at 42.5, and the Vikings and Bengals also at 42.5.
The lowest projected team totals
Cleveland Browns (17)
New Orleans Saints (17.3)
Miami Dolphins (18.5)
New York Jets (19)
With the Bills and Dolphins sitting at -12.5, the Browns and Packers at -8.5, the Seahawks and Saints at -7, and the Buccaneers and Jets at -6.5.
Troy Franklin, Broncos vs. Chargers
Franklin came out strong in week one compared to his rookie season but experienced a significant rise in snaps and targets in week two. He caught 9 of 8 targets for 89 yards and added 11 yards on the ground. It will be a challenging game this week, but if he hits his stride, I’m excited to see how he develops.
Quentin Johnston, Chargers vs. Broncos
Johnston is still on 59% of Yahoo Leagues, and this season he has become Justin Herbert’s preferred target for touchdowns. He faces a tough matchup against the Broncos but is eager to see if he can keep the momentum going.
