James Conner - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1/2 ANALYSIS: James Conner has been exactly what fantasy managers envisioned when they drafted him. He's sixth in the NFL in carries (37), ninth in yards (172), and tied for second in touchdowns (two). Even better, he has every running back carry for Arizona in the red […]

Malik Nabers - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: After an incredible performance in Week 2, it'll be hard to sit New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers in fantasy this week. The rookie caught 10 passes for 127 yards and one touchdown against the Washington Commanders. However, Nabers has an extremely tough […]

Mike Gesicki- Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki has become a reliable option for quarterback Joe Burrow in the middle of the field. In Week 1, Gesicki caught three passes for 18 yards and almost reeled in a touchdown. Then, last week, the 28-year-old brought in […]

Josh Downs - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/WR4 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has a perfect skill set for a PPR Scam wide receiver, possessing great quickness and savviness on underneath and intermediate routes. Downs is a great chain-mover and has chemistry with QB Anthony Richardson. However, he's returning from an […]

Joshua Palmer - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer had a solid 2023 in relief of departed WRs Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, but he hasn't carried that momentum into 2024. To make matters worse, Palmer has taken a back seat to second-year receiver Quentin Johnston and rookie Ladd McConkey.  […]

Zay Flowers - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flower was a boom-or-bust fantasy player in 2023, logging big games along with disappearing acts with little predictability. However, Flowers is off to a hot start in 2024 and has had an elite target volume. With 21 targets over two […]

Chris Godwin - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 (PPR)/WR2 (Standard) ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is thriving playing out of the slot in offensive coordinator Liam Coen's new offense. He's quickly become QB Baker Mayfield's top target and has scored over 20 PPR fantasy points in each of his first two […]

Gus Edwards - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards is coming off an 18-carry game in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. However, Edwards totaled just 3.28 yards per carry and finished the contest with 59 rush yards. Now, he'll face a tough Pittsburgh Steelers defense […]

Brian Thomas Jr. - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk is really struggling, which has helped rookie wideout Brian Thomas Jr. get off to a strong start. In Week 1 against Miami, Thomas caught all four of his targets for 47 yards and a touchdown. Then last week […]

Christian Kirk - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: It's not time to abandon ship completely on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk, but he's barely a viable WR4 play in Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills. The addition of Gabe Davis and Brian Thomas Jr. has really impacted Kirk's performance this […]

Terry McLaurin - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Last year, the Washington Commanders were one of the most pass-happy teams in the NFL. This year is a different story, with the team currently tied for 20th in pass attempts. That's led to a rough start to the season for Terry McLaurin, who […]

Jayden Reed - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: There are two ways of thinking about Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed this week. There's his expected production if Jordan Love (knee) returns from injury and there's his expected production if Malik Willis starts again. In Week 1 with Love under […]

Chuba Hubbard - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard quietly had a string of serviceable games to end the 2023 season, taking over lead RB duties after fellow RB Miles Sanders failed to produce anything on the ground. Hubbard produced nicely in Week 2 (when given more […]

Cam Akers - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues (if both Pierce and Mixon are OUT) POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex** ANALYSIS: Houston Texans running back Cam Akers could see opportunity knocking. After his second Achilles tear in 2023, Akers was given another chance by the Texans and looked to still have some juice in the preseason. Despite this, […]

George Pickens - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens looks to rebound from a disappointing Week 2. After catching six passes for 85 yards to open the season against the Falcons, Pickens was held to two catches for 29 yards against Denver in Week 2. George Pickens […]

Diontae Johnson - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end WR2 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson has disappointed massively to start 2024, but it's not his fault. Nobody was capable of producing in an offense led by Bryce Young. After the worst rookie season for a QB of all time, Young was set […]

Jaleel McLaughlin - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: The spark that Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin provided to the Broncos offense in relief of Javonte Williams last season appears to be gone. While it might not be entirely McLaughlin's fault, he hasn't produced at all. McLaughlin committed a costly fumble in Week 1 and saw […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 3 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our expert's top players to avoid this week and a snapshot of the injuries that matter heading into the DFS main slate. We're examining matchups, injury […]

Derek Carr - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB1 or High-End QB2 ANALYSIS: The New Orleans Saints are currently ranked as the best offense in the NFL. They started 2-0 and scored 91 points in those games combined. A key factor in their offensive success has been Derek Carr, who is playing some […]

Drake London - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-End WR3 Or Low-End WR2 ANALYSIS: Drake London is in a prime position in 2024 to raise his fantasy stock from good to great. London has always been a solid fantasy wide receiver; however, he has suffered from weak and inconsistent quarterback play in the past. […]

Brandon Aiyuk - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 With WR1 Potential ANALYSIS: Brandon Aiyuk had one of the loudest, most dramatic offseasons we have seen in a long time before eventually agreeing to an extension with the San Francisco 49ers. He has been rusty in his first two games of the season, earning […]

Will A.J. Brown Play In Week 3? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) started 2024 looking like himself, with an elite stat line of 119 yards and a touchdown on just five catches. Brown was targeted 10 times, as a No. 1 receiver should be, and produced another fantastic game yet again.  However, Brown wasn't able to suit up for […]

Will Kenneth Walker III Play In Week 3? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (oblique) looked like his 2022 self in his first game of 2024, rushing 24 times for 103 yards and a touchdown along with two catches for six yards, good for 18.90 PPR fantasy points. Walker looked like a locked-in RB1. However, Walker missed Week 2 after suffering an […]

Friendly Fire 9/18: Ep. 161 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) team up to bring you Friendly Fire! This podcast episode is recorded live as the duo provides rankings, injury impacts, and takes for Week 3 of the NFL season. https://www.patreon.com/RotoSurgeon Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel SiriusXM 87) every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]

Quentin Johnston - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston had one of the most forgettable rookie seasons in recent memory, but he's seemingly put those days behind him with back-to-back startable performances in the first two weeks of 2024. Johnston put up 22.1 PPR fantasy points […]

Devin Singletary - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New York Giants running back Devin Singletary has continued doing what he does best, which is being a solid starting running back and a big boost to the offense he plays in without making many explosive, highlight-reel plays. His consistency has been remarkable. Singletary has […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 3 (2024)

Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent target-earners are among the top fantasy point scorers: they can be relied on by not just their team’s offense to […]

Calvin Ridley - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Must-Start (All Leagues) POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: While Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley had a mostly quiet Week 1 to start 2024, there were a few miscues and he was close to making several huge plays. Those plays happened in Week 2, and Titans offensive coordinator Brian Callahan's vision for his usage […]

Tank Dell - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has had an ice-cold start to the 2024 season, and managers may attribute that to the addition of Stefon Diggs to the team, but Dell has been shaking off rust in his first two games and is still […]