September 19, 2025
Atlanta Falcons running back
Bijan Robinson rushed for 143 yards on 22 carries in last week's 22-6 victory over the Vikings, adding three catches on five targets for 25 yards as well. That gives him a 100-yard receiving game and a 100-yard rushing game through the first two weeks, proving he's an every-week, matchup-proof fantasy stud. The University of Texas product has scored just once so far, which surprisingly came through the air, but after scoring 14 rush TDs last season, he's bound to start racking up the scores. That time may very well come on Sunday against the Panthers, a game in which the Falcons are five-point favorites and should rely heavily on their ground attack, although the 23-year-old will be involved even if they go to the air. The Panthers were gashed for a league-worst 180 rush yards per game last season, and although they held the Arizona back's in check in Week 2, a pedestrian
Travis Etienne Jr. carved them up for 143 yards in Week 1. Robinson is an obvious RB1 in Week 3, who could easily end up as the highest fantasy points-scorer amongst all running backs in this mouthwatering matchup, so deploy with confidence.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
September 19, 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. has been one of the team's few bright spots on offense through two games this season. The rookie has caught 12 passes for 111 yards thus far, outproducing veteran tight end
David Njoku, who has just seven grabs for 77 scoreless yards. Fannin has a chance to stay hot at home against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3 as Green Bay is allowing the fifth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends through two games this year. Fannin still has to share tight-end looks with Njoku, which caps his upside, but he still checks in as a high-end TE2 for fantasy this weekend.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
September 19, 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku is off to a slow start in 2025. The veteran tight end has caught just seven passes for 77 scoreless yards through two games while at the same time getting overshadowed by rookie
Harold Fannin Jr., who has 12 grabs for 111 yards. Njoku will try to turn things around at home against a hot Green Bay Packers team in Week 3. The Packers might help him get going as they have been generous to opposing tight ends through two games, allowing the fifth-most fantasy points per game to the position. That being said, the combination of an ineffective Cleveland offense and Fannin siphoning tight-end looks away from Njoku leaves him as a mid-range TE2 in fantasy this weekend.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
September 19, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Cedric Tillman is off to a strong start in 2025, having caught seven passes for 74 yards and two touchdowns in two games. He will look to snag a TD pass in a third straight game at home against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. Tillman might have a slow afternoon, however, against a Green Bay defense that is allowing just the 21st-most fantasy points per game to wideouts. The veteran checks in as a mid-range WR5 heading into Week 3, as he could struggle against a red-hot Packers squad.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
September 19, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Jerry Jeudy is off to a slow start in 2025, hauling in just nine passes for 117 scoreless yards through two games. He will look to get going at home in Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers. However, Green Bay represents a tough matchup for Jeudy, as they are allowing just the 21st-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season. The Cleveland offense hasn't done enough to earn the trust of fantasy managers this season and is unlikely to change that in a challenging matchup against a red-hot Packers squad. Jeudy checks in as a WR5/low-end flex option in fantasy heading into Week 3.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
September 19, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers came back to Earth in Week 2 after a dazzling season opener and will look to get back on track against the New England Patriots in Week 3. On paper, this is a favorable matchup as the Patriots surrendered the most passing yards in the NFL through the first two weeks. New England has been without star cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring), who returned to practice in a limited capacity this week and could impact the fantasy outlook of Rodgers and his pass-catchers if active. Regardless, Rodgers is still working to get Pittsburgh's offense in rhythm and remains off the fantasy radar in single-QB formats. He projects to be a middling option in superflex leagues with some upside as a QB2, especially if Gonzalez misses a third straight game.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
September 19, 2025
Cleveland Browns running back
Dylan Sampson is off to a fast start in the passing game in his rookie season, having caught 11 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown through two games. He will hope to keep it going at home against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. Sampson's role in the backfield is likely to be scaled back, however, as fellow rookie
Quinshon Judkins is expected to take over as the team's lead back this weekend. That being said, Sampson should continue to see a decent workload in the passing game, giving him value as a low-end RB3 in PPR formats this weekend.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
September 19, 2025
Despite a chance to start for at least the next couple weeks, Minnesota Vikings quarterback
Carson Wentz should remain off the fantasy radar in Week 3 against Cincinnati. The veteran is filling in for starter
J.J. McCarthy and certainly has the experience to handle the offense, but the bigger concern is an offensive line that currently leads the NFL in sack percentage and could be in dire straits come Sunday. If starter Christian Darrisaw (knee) is not ready to return from his ACL rehab against the Bengals, the Vikings' projected left tackle, left guard, and center will go into the game with a combined two NFL starts. In what is already expected to be a low-scoring game, starting Wentz is an unnecessary risk, even in Superflex leagues.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
September 19, 2025
With
Aaron Jones Sr. (hamstring) out for a minimum of four weeks, Minnesota Vikings running back
Jordan Mason is a quality RB2 candidate against a bad Cincinnati defense. The Vikings have been among the most hard-luck teams in the league in terms of injuries, and will enter Week 3 without their starting quarterback, center, and possibly left tackle -- meaning Minnesota needs its running game to get going in the worst way. Cincinnati is a bottom-five defense against fantasy running backs, and better for Mason, he has very little competition for touches with unproven
Zavier Scott and recently signed
Cam Akers as the only other real options. Mason also could see some of the receiving work that normally goes to Jones, making him a clear starter with a reasonable chance at a big week.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
September 19, 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback
Joe Flacco has struggled over the first two games of the 2025 season, completing 56 of his 90 pass attempts for 489 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. He might have a tough time getting untracked against a red-hot Green Bay Packers defense at home in Week 3. The Packers have been dominant on defense thus far, allowing just the 23rd-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks through two games. Flacco has not played well and can't be trusted as anything more than a mid-range QB3 heading into Week 3.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
September 19, 2025
Wide receiver
Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings faces a plus matchup with a struggling Cincinnati Bengals defense in Week 3, with the caveat that there are many variables at play for Minnesota. The superstar receiver will be catching passes from yet another new quarterback -- backup
Carson Wentz will step in for the injured
J.J. McCarthy (ankle) -- while the Minnesota offensive line will see a first-time starter at center and possibly a third-string left tackle depending on whether All-Pro Christian Darrisaw (knee) is able to return. Yet as awful as the Vikings have been for most of the season, failing to register 50 snaps in both games, Jefferson still managed seven catches, 125 yards, and a touchdown. Jefferson has made backups look great before, though, keeping him in the WR1 conversation despite the bad injury luck around him.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
September 19, 2025
Coming off two poor offensive weeks, things look even worse for the Minnesota Vikings and wide receiver
Adam Thielen in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals. While the Bengals' secondary is normally a green-light matchup for receivers, the surrounding circumstances for the Vikings are not good. If starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee), who is questionable on the injury report, is not ready to return from ACL rehab, the Vikings will be down to a third-string left tackle in addition to a backup quarterback and a first-time starter at center. For a team already allowing an NFL worst 18% sack rate, there is no reason to put any faith in a second-rate passing game if a manager has any other options.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
September 19, 2025
Tennessee Titans rookie running back
Kalel Mullings (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable to play in a Week 3 divisional tilt against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Mullings injured his ankle on special teams in the Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos and was inactive in the Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 22-year-old has a shot to return this weekend, but if he does, he'll probably have a minimal role on offense and mainly be used on special teams in a return role. In his NFL debut in Week 1, Mullings didn't see a single touch on offense as the RB3 behind starter
Tony Pollard and backup
Julius Chestnut. When
Tyjae Spears (ankle) returns from Injured Reserve (possibly in Week 5), Mullings will be pushed even further down the RB depth chart in Tennessee. He's only a dynasty/keeper stash for now.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tennessee Titans
September 19, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Kaleb Johnson has just two offensive touches through the first two weeks of the campaign and remains on the outside looking in ahead of a Week 3 clash with the New England Patriots. Unfortunately, the rookie's most notable NFL moment yet came when his muffed kick return yielded a Seattle touchdown in the team's Week 2 loss. Head coach Mike Tomlin has since removed Johnson from special teams duties as a result. He may still see the field at some point on Sunday, but Johnson will likely need to regain the trust of the coaching staff before carving out a role alongside
Jaylen Warren and
Kenneth Gainwell. While there is still some appeal to stashing Johnson in redraft formats, he offers no immediate value and can be left on waiver wires in shallow leagues.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
September 19, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 3 contest on Sunday versus the Minnesota Vikings. Stewart injured his ankle in last Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and will be forced to miss at least one game. The 21-year-old will have a little extra time to recover going into a Week 4 Monday night showdown against the Denver Broncos, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return then. With Stewart out this weekend, Myles Murphy and Cameron Sample will see more pass-rushing opportunities alongside All-Pro Trey Hendrickson and Joseph Ossai against a banged-up Vikings offensive line that will be trying to protect veteran quarterback
Carson Wentz. Even though Stewart is out, the Bengals' defense/special teams unit has some streaming appeal in this matchup.
--Keith HernandezSource: Cincinnati Bengals
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