LeQuint Allen Jr. Remains a Non-Factor on Offense
Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. has yet to log an offensive touch through two games this season, and he remains off the fantasy radar heading into Week 3 against the New England Patriots. Allen played 2% of the snaps in Week 1, and although that snap share jumped to 15% last Sunday, his […]
Ray Davis Offers Little Standalone Value
Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis has barely seen any involvement in the backfield through the first two weeks of the season. Davis saw one carry in the season opener, and he didn't do anything in the rushing game last week. It seems highly unlikely that Davis is going to do much of anything on […]
Seth McGowan is Unlikely to See Consistent Role
Indianapolis Colts running back Seth McGowan has barely seen the field over the first two games of the regular season. Heading into Week 3, McGowan has registered two carries for zero yards and one reception for zero yards. The 24-year-old is unlikely to have standalone value while Jonathan Taylor is healthy. Taylor is the workhorse […]
Velus Jones Jr. is Elevated for Week 3
Seattle Seahawks running back Velus Jones Jr. was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, according to Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune. Bell was elevated ahead of the season opener against the New England Patriots, but he didn't log a carry. Lead back Jadarian Price (chest) is cleared to […]
Week 3 Matchups: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly Start 'em and Sit 'em article! This Week 3 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em piece will hopefully help you make winning lineup decisions every week of the fantasy season. Now that we have two weeks under our belt, we have much more information at our disposal. […]
Key Starters & Tough Calls: Week 3
This special edition of our Key Starters and Tough Calls feature for Week 3 of the 2026 fantasy football season includes unique and necessary recommendations. Scott Engel's Lineup Spotlights columns usually focus tightly on a limited selection of players. This week, with widespread injury issues stirring so much fantasy anxiety, we advise you on how […]
Keaton Mitchell Off Deep-League Radars in Week 3 vs. Bills
Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell hasn't turned his explosiveness into fantasy production yet this year. The 24-year-old has nine carries for 33 yards, with his longest run going for 11 yards through two games. He has seen minimal touches and is the clear RB2 behind Omarion Hampton. Mitchell enters Week 3 as RotoBaller's […]
Updated Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 3
While most fantasy leagues have already run their waiver wires, fantasy managers should be scouting the waiver wire for any potential pickups to help out in Week 3 or to add a high-upside bench stash. At RotoBaller HQ, we have updated our waiver wire rankings to account for the latest injuries and news. In this […]
Juicy Running Back Matchups to Target
It's the weekend - you made it! Now you're ready to start building DFS lineups, placing prop bets, and adjusting your season-long lineups for Sunday afternoon. Week 3 brings us another crop of interesting matchups and perhaps our best collection of backs on the main Sunday slate, with Jahmyr Gibbs, Christian McCaffrey, Derrick Henry, and […]
Adam Koffler's Week 3 Start/Sits
Welcome to Week 3! Maybe you got off to a hot start and are sitting at 2-0, or maybe things haven't gone your way, and you're 0-2. Either way, the time to lock in is now, and it starts with start/sit decisions. Last week, we did really well on our starts and sits. Stefon Diggs, […]
10 Potential Busts - Fantasy Football Week 3
After an absolutely wild and high-scoring opening week of the 2026 fantasy football season, Week 2 reminded us just how quickly things can change in fantasy football due to injuries and even weather. Some of the players who dominated in Week 1 came back to earth, while injuries and changing workloads have already created some […]
Jamie Calandro's Week 3 Ranks: Top-Accuracy
RotoBaller writer Jamie Calandro shares his Week 3 fantasy football lineup rankings for RB, WR, TE, and QB. Last year, Jamie finished as the third-most accurate ranker in the industry among hundreds of other industry experts! This rankings article also includes rankings analysis that will hopefully help you make some tough decisions when it comes […]
Landmines to Avoid for Week 3 2026
After a fun Thursday Night Football matchup that saw the promising return of Michael Penix Jr. and an eruption by Bijan Robinson, which is sure to make his fantasy managers extremely happy, we're headed to the main Week 3 slate! In this weekly series, I'll highlight five players who could disappoint due to several factors, […]
RotoBaller Staff Picks: Week 3 Starts/Sits
It's time once again for our RotoBaller staff start-or-sit calls. Three of the industry's best analysts are here to break down potential sleepers and busts ahead of the remaining Week 3 games. We do this every week! The goal is to give you the confidence that you need to make some tough calls, moving a […]
Booms and Busts: Fantasy Football Starts/Sits
Week 3 is the first week that actually feels like a season. Two games of usage, snap counts, and defensive tape are now on the board, and the remaining schedule is full of mismatches that will either inflate or crush a player’s ceiling. The Sunday-Monday slate alone has the Ravens and Cowboys in Brazil sitting […]
Sneaky Bench Stashes: Pre-Week 3
Hey RotoBallers! Welcome to the third edition of our High-Upside Bench Stashes series. Week 3 of the NFL season kicked off last night, but that doesn't mean we can't scan the waiver wire for any potential lottery tickets. This week, we will look at an emerging rookie running back in Tennessee who could find more […]
Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays and Waiver Stashes
Week 2 was a bloodbath. If you came out unscathed, consider yourself lucky. Many other fantasy managers did not have that fortune. A whole lot of fantasy managers out there are in need of replacement options. There are also disappointing players who need to hit the bench. We are still early in the season, but […]
Frank Ammirante's Bold Predictions for Week 3
The 2026 NFL season rolls on to Week 3, so it's time to continue my weekly bold predictions column. This is where I'm trying to predict which players will hit their ceilings this week. I'll focus on players who you're likely on the fence with in start-and-sit decisions. On this page, you're going to find […]
Smash Spots and Avoids: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em
We are already entering Week 3 of the NFL season. Injuries are upon us in a big way, which makes weekly lineup decisions that much more difficult. Fantasy managers are already digging into the bench and waivers to fill a lineup. With important players such as Caleb Williams, J.K. Dobbins, and Malik Nabers dealing with […]
Well-Known Players: Drop, Hold, or Sell Low?
Sometimes, it's best to bite the bullet and cut bait with underperforming players in fantasy football. Being tempted to put them in your starting lineup, even for upcoming matchups that may look easy on paper, can put you in a hole and make it difficult to win your fantasy games in your leagues. The worst […]
Kyle Monangai Remains a Low-End Flex
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai enters a matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football without an injury designation. The former seventh-round pick was a DNP earlier in the week due to a knee injury, but he followed it with two full practice sessions. He should be good to go for his typical […]
Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings
Let's look forward to Week 3 and beyond with an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. There were myriad injuries and role changes across the NFL last weekend, which means we've got plenty of adjustments to make and reactions to fire off. Let me help out with these Week 3 fantasy football half-PPR and full-PPR rankings for […]
D'Andre Swift Loses Fantasy Appeal with QB Uncertainty
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift has a lower overall floor and ceiling in Monday night's home matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old has been solid thus far in 2026, averaging nearly five yards per carry (4.97) on 34 totes across the first two contests. Unfortunately, quarterback Caleb Williams (hamstring) will miss time, dropping […]
Travis Homer Signs With Steelers' Active Roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed running back Travis Homer to their active 53-man roster on Saturday, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. The Steelers are looking for more RB depth going into Sunday's Week 3 divisional clash against the Cincinnati Bengals, with Rico Dowdle (toe) already ruled out and Jaylen Warren (shoulder) listed as questionable. […]
Survivor Pool Picks: Week 3 Targets, Avoids
Welcome back to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season! For anyone who isn't familiar, each week we give you our recommended Survivor Pool picks to target and also avoid for 2026 Survivor leagues. This week I'm pinch-hitting on this feature for our friend Kevin Tompkins -- kinda like […]
Week 3 Dynasty Fantasy Football Buys & Sells
Two weeks into an NFL season is when dynasty managers start talking themselves into moves they would have laughed at in August. A slow start looks permanent. A veteran scores three touchdowns and feels safe again. That creates opportunities. That does not mean the first two games should be ignored. We have snaps, touches, targets, […]
Tank Bigsby Managing Abdomen Injury Ahead of Monday Night Matchup with Bears
Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby (abdomen) did not participate in Thursday's practice and was a limited participant in Friday's practice, but is available for a Monday Night Football matchup with the Chicago Bears in Week 3. In a Week 2 victory over the Tennessee Titans, Bigsby was thrust into a larger role due to […]
Saquon Barkley Dealing with Stinger, But Will Play in Good Matchup vs. Bears
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (neck/shoulder) suffered a stinger injury in a 24-20 Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans, but will be available for Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears in Week 3. Barkley was a limited participant in practice on Thursday before upgrading to full practice participation on Friday. According to […]
Jonah Coleman Being Placed on Injured Reserve with High-Ankle Sprain
Denver Broncos rookie running back Jonah Coleman (ankle) is being placed on short-term Injured Reserve with a high ankle sprain, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Coleman had already been ruled out for Denver's Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams and will now remain out through at least Week 6. Coleman got his first chance […]
Tyler Allgeier May Continue to Struggle in Week 3
Across his first two games of 2026, Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier has recorded 22 carries for 71 yards and four receptions for 18 yards on four targets. Allgeier may eventually give way to rookie Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love. However, the two have split touches almost exactly 50/50 so far, and neither back […]
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