FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 3 - Daily Fantasy Football

Dennis Clausen highlights the top FanDuel NFL DFS lineup picks for Week 3 of the 2020 season, and some value sleepers for your daily fantasy football rosters.

Week 2 was chaotic, to say the least. Although some players were lucky to avoid being seriously injured last Sunday, others weren't so fortunate as Saquon Barkley, Nick Bosa, and Courtland Sutton will miss the remainder of the year. While those injuries alone are discouraging enough, there are also a ton of notable players who won't suit up in Week 3. However, in classic DFS fashion, when one man goes down, another door will open for someone else to step up.

In this article, I will be providing you with my Week 3 daily fantasy football lineup picks on FanDuel. These lineups can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel.

Be sure to also check out our weekly DraftKings DFS lineup picks and lots of other great NFL DFS articles and NFL DFS tools to help you win big! Feel free to give me a follow on Twitter @DennisMClausen. Also, check back by Sunday morning for some more updates as injuries continue to roll in through the weekend. Good luck, RotoBallers.

Updated: Sunday, September 27, 2020 @ 10:45 AM

FanDuel Quarterbacks - Week 3 Picks

Kyler Murray, QB - vs. DET ($8,400)

Murray will likely be a popular addition to DFS lineups in Week 3. The sophomore signal-caller has played exceptionally well throughout the first two games of the 2020 campaign and has established himself as someone who fantasy managers can rely on. Murray currently holds a fourth-best 66.7 completion percentage while also leading the league in rushing yards at his position. He has a chance to keep things going against the Lions, a team that hasn't done much to impress so far in 2020.

Cam Newton, QB - vs. LVR ($7,700)

After dealing with health issues and inconsistent play during his final few seasons as a Carolina Panther, Newton was released by the team during the offseason. As time passed, it appeared as if the former MVP wasn't going to be suiting up in 2020. However, after Tom Brady took his talents to Tampa Bay after two decades of service in New England, Newton was signed by the Patriots over the Summer. Things have gone well for him during his first couple of games playing under coach Belichick, and despite not making much noise throwing the ball, he has made up for it by making significant gains on the ground.

Also Consider: Russell Wilson ($8,700), Josh Allen ($8,100), Joe Burrow ($7,400)

FanDuel Running Backs - Week 3 Picks

Miles Sanders, RB - vs. CIN ($7,400)

Sanders didn't play against Washington in Week 1 due to a bum hamstring but was able to suit up in Week 2 against the Rams. He looked like he didn't miss a beat in that one, finishing with 95 yards and a score off of 20 attempts to go along with three catches for 36 yards. He may have one of the highest ceilings in Week 3 against the Bengals, a team that is currently allowing a third-worst 36.75 fantasy points to the running back position in 2020.

Jonathan Taylor, RB - vs. NYJ ($6,700)

Taylor didn't do much in Week 1, leaving many fantasy managers scratching their heads, especially the ones who reached for him during season-long drafts over the Summer. After Marlon Mack tore his Achilles, which resulted in a premature ending to his season, Taylor got the nod in Week 2 despite Nyheim Hines' impressive performance during the opener. The rookie had 26 carries for 101 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings and should be primed and ready to rock against a Jets Defense that hasn't done much to slow down opposing backs this season.

Also Consider: Ezekiel Elliott ($9,000), Derrick Henry ($8,200), Kenyan Drake ($6,500), Devin Singletary ($5,900)

FanDuel Wide Receivers - Week 3 Picks

DeAndre Hopkins, WR - vs. DET ($8,500)

Hopkins has fit in well in his new home thus far. Throughout his first two contests as an Arizona Cardinal, the veteran has combined for 25 targets, catching 22 of them, for 219 yards and a touchdown. With Kyler Murray also playing lights out this season, the duo will potentially make some more noise in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions.

Diontae Johnson, WR - vs. PIT ($6,300)

JuJu Smith-Schuster appears to be back on track after a disappointing 2019 campaign. However, he may have some competition for the No. 1 spot on the depth chart, as Johnson has received 23 targets from Ben Roethlisberger over the last two weeks. He has also racked up 14 catches for 149 and a score during that span. He has a good chance to continue to keep things rolling against the Texans on Sunday, a team that has allowed opposing wideouts to produce 34.25 fantasy points per game throughout the first two weeks.

Also Consider: Adam Thielen ($7,200), Tyler Lockett ($6,800), Terry McLaurin ($6,700), DK Metcalf ($6,500), A.J. Green ($5,900), Tyler Boyd ($5,800), Darius Slayton ($5,700), CeeDee Lamb ($5,600), Corey Davis ($5,100), Adam Humphries ($4,600)

FanDuel Tight Ends - Week 3 Picks

Jordan Reed, TE - @ NYG ($5,300)

After losing a handful of players to injury at MetLife Stadium, the 49ers will return to the scene of the crime in Week 3. With George Kittle out once again after injuring his knee in Week 1 against Arizona, Reed will be called on once again to fill the massive void. The veteran played well against the Jets, catching seven passes for 50 yards and two scores. The ceiling is high for Reed as he was once one of the best tight ends in the league during his days in Washington but became the victim of consistent head injuries.

Dallas Goedert, TE - vs. CIN ($5,200)

The Eagles are limited on the receiving end as Jalen Reagor and Alshon Jeffery are injured, leaving some room for others outside of Zach Ertz to pick up the slack. Goedert was impressive in Week 1, catching eight of his nine targets for 101 yards and a touchdown to finish with just over 20 fantasy points. Although Carson Wentz looked his way eight times in Week 2 against the Rams, he wasn't able to have a repeat performance. With Cincinnati limited defensively due to a lack of talent, Goedert could rebound on Sunday.

Also Consider: Zach Ertz ($6,200), Jonnu Smith ($5,600)

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