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The top fantasy scoring leaders of Week 3. Our fantasy football scoreboard recaps the top fantasy performers and looks at potential fantasy football breakouts.
Most of the Week 3 fantasy football slate is in the rear-view mirror, and there were plenty of surprises from Sunday's action. Examining the top scorers at each position every week can help you identify potential "buy-high" or waiver wire options, but it's important not to overreact to one big-time performance.
Are surprise Week 3 booms such as Tre Tucker, Geno Smith, Hunter Henry, Quinshon Judkins, Luther Burden III, and Brenton Strange here to stay moving forward, or were these outlier performances? Read the recaps and outlooks below to get our take.
In the tables below, quickly view the top fantasy football scorers at QB, RB, WR, and TE.
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Top Fantasy Football Scorers of the Week
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| Player | Opp | PPR PTS ▴ | 0.5 PPR | STD PTS |
| Tre Tucker (WR, LV) | @WAS | 40.9 | 36.9 | 32.9 |
| Caleb Williams (QB, CHI) | DAL | 37.12 | 37.12 | 37.12 |
| Jalen Hurts (QB, PHI) | LAR | 35.04 | 35.04 | 35.04 |
| Jonathan Taylor (RB, IND) | @TEN | 32.8 | 31.3 | 29.8 |
| Geno Smith (QB, LV) | @WAS | 32.06 | 32.06 | 32.06 |
| Hunter Henry (TE, NE) | PIT | 29 | 25 | 21 |
| Josh Allen (QB, BUF) | MIA | 28.02 | 28.02 | 28.02 |
| Garrett Wilson (WR, NYJ) | @TB | 24.4 | 19.4 | 14.4 |
| Drake Maye (QB, NE) | PIT | 24.22 | 24.22 | 24.22 |
| Cam Skattebo (RB, NYG) | KC | 24.1 | 21.1 | 18.1 |
| Christian McCaffrey (RB, SF) | ARI | 24 | 19 | 14 |
| Omarion Hampton (RB, LAC) | DEN | 23.9 | 20.9 | 17.9 |
| Courtland Sutton (WR, DEN) | @LAC | 23.8 | 20.8 | 17.8 |
| Jordan Mason (RB, MIN) | CIN | 23.6 | 23.6 | 23.6 |
| A.J. Brown (WR, PHI) | LAR | 22.9 | 19.9 | 16.9 |
| Puka Nacua (WR, LAR) | @PHI | 22.8 | 17.3 | 11.8 |
| Nico Collins (WR, HOU) | @JAX | 22.4 | 18.4 | 14.4 |
| Marcus Mariota (QB, WAS) | LV | 22.28 | 22.28 | 22.28 |
| Tyrod Taylor (QB, NYJ) | @TB | 21.68 | 21.68 | 21.68 |
| Jake Ferguson (TE, DAL) | @CHI | 21.2 | 14.7 | 8.2 |
Top Scoring Fantasy Quarterbacks
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| Player | Opp | PPR PTS ▴ | 0.5 PPR | STD PTS |
| Caleb Williams (QB, CHI) | DAL | 37.12 | 37.12 | 37.12 |
| Jalen Hurts (QB, PHI) | LAR | 35.04 | 35.04 | 35.04 |
| Geno Smith (QB, LV) | @WAS | 32.06 | 32.06 | 32.06 |
| Josh Allen (QB, BUF) | MIA | 28.02 | 28.02 | 28.02 |
| Drake Maye (QB, NE) | PIT | 24.22 | 24.22 | 24.22 |
| Marcus Mariota (QB, WAS) | LV | 22.28 | 22.28 | 22.28 |
| Tyrod Taylor (QB, NYJ) | @TB | 21.68 | 21.68 | 21.68 |
| Sam Darnold (QB, SEA) | NO | 20.72 | 20.72 | 20.72 |
| Carson Wentz (QB, MIN) | CIN | 19.32 | 19.32 | 19.32 |
| Matthew Stafford (QB, LAR) | @PHI | 18.84 | 18.84 | 18.84 |
| Baker Mayfield (QB, TB) | NYJ | 18.72 | 18.72 | 18.72 |
| Daniel Jones (QB, IND) | @TEN | 17.82 | 17.82 | 17.82 |
| Justin Herbert (QB, LAC) | DEN | 17.6 | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Tua Tagovailoa (QB, MIA) | @BUF | 16.84 | 16.84 | 16.84 |
| Aaron Rodgers (QB, PIT) | @NE | 16.66 | 16.66 | 16.66 |
| Mac Jones (QB, SF) | ARI | 16.26 | 16.26 | 16.26 |
| Kyler Murray (QB, ARI) | @SF | 16.06 | 16.06 | 16.06 |
| Dak Prescott (QB, DAL) | @CHI | 16.04 | 16.04 | 16.04 |
| Bo Nix (QB, DEN) | @LAC | 15.42 | 15.42 | 15.42 |
| Cameron Ward (QB, TEN) | IND | 14.96 | 14.96 | 14.96 |
| Spencer Rattler (QB, NO) | @SEA | 14.72 | 14.72 | 14.72 |
| C.J. Stroud (QB, HOU) | @JAX | 14.36 | 14.36 | 14.36 |
| Jordan Love (QB, GB) | @CLE | 14.12 | 14.12 | 14.12 |
| Patrick Mahomes (QB, KC) | @NYG | 13.16 | 13.16 | 13.16 |
| Bryce Young (QB, CAR) | ATL | 11.64 | 11.64 | 11.64 |
Geno Smith, QB, Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith completed 19 of his 29 pass attempts for 289 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Washington Commanders. He also took five sacks and rushed for five yards. Smith seemed to clean things up following his three-interception outing last Monday night, but it's worth noting that most of his production this week came during garbage time; two of his three touchdown passes came in the fourth quarter.
Interestingly, all three touchdowns were thrown to Tre Tucker, so Smith-to-Tucker could be an interesting connection to watch going forward. The veteran signal caller ranks as a mid-range QB2 for Week 4 against the Chicago Bears.
Top Scoring Fantasy Running Backs
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| Player | Opp | PPR PTS ▴ | 0.5 PPR | STD PTS |
| Jonathan Taylor (RB, IND) | @TEN | 32.8 | 31.3 | 29.8 |
| Cam Skattebo (RB, NYG) | KC | 24.1 | 21.1 | 18.1 |
| Christian McCaffrey (RB, SF) | ARI | 24 | 19 | 14 |
| Omarion Hampton (RB, LAC) | DEN | 23.9 | 20.9 | 17.9 |
| Jordan Mason (RB, MIN) | CIN | 23.6 | 23.6 | 23.6 |
| James Cook (RB, BUF) | MIA | 20.8 | 19.3 | 17.8 |
| Kyren Williams (RB, LAR) | @PHI | 19.2 | 18.2 | 17.2 |
| Kenneth Walker III (RB, SEA) | NO | 18 | 17.5 | 17 |
| Quinshon Judkins (RB, CLE) | GB | 16.5 | 16 | 15.5 |
| De'Von Achane (RB, MIA) | @BUF | 16.1 | 12.6 | 9.1 |
| Bijan Robinson (RB, ATL) | @CAR | 16.1 | 13.6 | 11.1 |
| J.K. Dobbins (RB, DEN) | @LAC | 15.3 | 14.8 | 14.3 |
| Bucky Irving (RB, TB) | NYJ | 13.9 | 11.9 | 9.9 |
| Tony Pollard (RB, TEN) | IND | 13.9 | 12.9 | 11.9 |
| Jeremy McNichols (RB, WAS) | LV | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Jaylen Warren (RB, PIT) | @NE | 13.1 | 10.6 | 8.1 |
| Javonte Williams (RB, DAL) | @CHI | 12.2 | 9.7 | 7.2 |
| Travis Etienne Jr. (RB, JAX) | HOU | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Josh Jacobs (RB, GB) | @CLE | 11.4 | 8.9 | 6.4 |
| Kareem Hunt (RB, KC) | @NYG | 11.4 | 10.9 | 10.4 |
| Rico Dowdle (RB, CAR) | ATL | 10.8 | 10.3 | 9.8 |
| D'Andre Swift (RB, CHI) | DAL | 10.8 | 9.3 | 7.8 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, WAS) | LV | 10.1 | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| Ollie Gordon II (RB, MIA) | @BUF | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PIT) | @NE | 9.6 | 9.1 | 8.6 |
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins delivered a standout performance in Sunday's surprising 13-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers. He carried the ball 18 times for 94 yards and scored a game-tying touchdown late in the fourth quarter. He also caught one pass for one yard.
Judkins' impressive showing came against one of the league's best defenses, solidifying his role as the team's lead back. Despite missing training camp due to legal issues, which still pose a potential suspension threat, his immediate impact and upside make him a must-start RB2 in fantasy leagues moving forward.
Top Scoring Fantasy Wide Receivers
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| Player | Opp | PPR PTS ▴ | 0.5 PPR | STD PTS |
| Tre Tucker (WR, LV) | @WAS | 40.9 | 36.9 | 32.9 |
| Garrett Wilson (WR, NYJ) | @TB | 24.4 | 19.4 | 14.4 |
| Courtland Sutton (WR, DEN) | @LAC | 23.8 | 20.8 | 17.8 |
| A.J. Brown (WR, PHI) | LAR | 22.9 | 19.9 | 16.9 |
| Puka Nacua (WR, LAR) | @PHI | 22.8 | 17.3 | 11.8 |
| Nico Collins (WR, HOU) | @JAX | 22.4 | 18.4 | 14.4 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, SEA) | NO | 20.6 | 18.1 | 15.6 |
| DeVonta Smith (WR, PHI) | LAR | 20 | 16 | 12 |
| Luther Burden III (WR, CHI) | DAL | 19.8 | 18.3 | 16.8 |
| Ricky Pearsall (WR, SF) | ARI | 19.7 | 15.7 | 11.7 |
| Keenan Allen (WR, LAC) | DEN | 19.5 | 16 | 12.5 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. (WR, IND) | @TEN | 19.3 | 16.3 | 13.3 |
| Tory Horton (WR, SEA) | NO | 18.2 | 16.7 | 15.2 |
| Tyquan Thornton (WR, KC) | @NYG | 18.1 | 15.6 | 13.1 |
| George Pickens (WR, DAL) | @CHI | 17.8 | 15.3 | 12.8 |
| Tyreek Hill (WR, MIA) | @BUF | 15.9 | 13.4 | 10.9 |
| Chris Olave (WR, NO) | @SEA | 15.7 | 10.7 | 5.7 |
| Rome Odunze (WR, CHI) | DAL | 15.2 | 13.7 | 12.2 |
| Quentin Johnston (WR, LAC) | DEN | 14.9 | 11.9 | 8.9 |
| Jaylen Waddle (WR, MIA) | @BUF | 14.9 | 12.4 | 9.9 |
| Luke McCaffrey (WR, WAS) | LV | 14.6 | 13.1 | 11.6 |
| Davante Adams (WR, LAR) | @PHI | 14.6 | 13.1 | 11.6 |
| Emeka Egbuka (WR, TB) | NYJ | 14.5 | 11.5 | 8.5 |
| Khalil Shakir (WR, BUF) | MIA | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.5 |
| Elic Ayomanor (WR, TEN) | IND | 13.8 | 11.8 | 9.8 |
Tre Tucker, WR, Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker caught eight of his nine targets for 145 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Washington Commanders. This was one of the best single-game fantasy performances this season, though it was somewhat aided by Las Vegas taking advantage of garbage time. Nevertheless, points are points, and managers who rostered or started Tucker will certainly appreciate his huge outing.
While Tucker probably won't replicate his 145-yard, three-score game going forward, he'll still be a riser in the Week 4 fantasy rankings. He's an intriguing waiver wire option with low-end flex appeal ahead of his next game against Chicago.
Luther Buren, WR, Bears
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III had a breakout game in Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys. Burden hauled in all three of his targets for 101 yards and a score in his team's first win of the 2025 season. Burden had recorded just two catches for two yards through Chicago's first two games of the season, so this could be the breakout game that propels him into a more consistent role in the Bears' offense.
The 21-year-old has plenty of target competition around him in Chicago, so it will be tough for fantasy managers to trust him until he proves this is more than a one-week blip. Still, the talented rookie is a player to monitor heading into Week 4.
Top Scoring Fantasy Tight Ends
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| Player | Opp | PPR PTS ▴ | 0.5 PPR | STD PTS |
| Hunter Henry (TE, NE) | PIT | 29 | 25 | 21 |
| Jake Ferguson (TE, DAL) | @CHI | 21.2 | 14.7 | 8.2 |
| Dalton Kincaid (TE, BUF) | MIA | 17.6 | 15.1 | 12.6 |
| T.J. Hockenson (TE, MIN) | CIN | 15.9 | 13.4 | 10.9 |
| Trey McBride (TE, ARI) | @SF | 15.3 | 12.8 | 10.3 |
| Brenton Strange (TE, JAX) | HOU | 12.1 | 9.1 | 6.1 |
| Chig Okonkwo (TE, TEN) | IND | 11.6 | 9.1 | 6.6 |
| Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) | @SEA | 11.1 | 8.1 | 5.1 |
| Dallas Goedert (TE, PHI) | LAR | 10.3 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| Jack Stoll (TE, NO) | @SEA | 10.1 | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Drew Sample (TE, CIN) | @MIN | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Brock Bowers (TE, LV) | @WAS | 9.8 | 7.8 | 5.8 |
| Oronde Gadsden (TE, LAC) | DEN | 9.6 | 7.1 | 4.6 |
| John FitzPatrick (TE, GB) | @CLE | 9.2 | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| David Njoku (TE, CLE) | GB | 9 | 6.5 | 4 |
| Dalton Schultz (TE, HOU) | @JAX | 8.9 | 6.4 | 3.9 |
| Josh Oliver (TE, MIN) | CIN | 8.2 | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Cole Kmet (TE, CHI) | DAL | 8 | 7.5 | 7 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE, ATL) | @CAR | 7.9 | 5.9 | 3.9 |
| Jackson Hawes (TE, BUF) | MIA | 7.5 | 7 | 6.5 |
| Tyler Warren (TE, IND) | @TEN | 6.8 | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| Zach Ertz (TE, WAS) | LV | 6.8 | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| Travis Kelce (TE, KC) | @NYG | 6.6 | 4.6 | 2.6 |
| Tucker Kraft (TE, GB) | @CLE | 5.9 | 4.4 | 2.9 |
| Mason Taylor (TE, NYJ) | @TB | 5.8 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
Hunter Henry, TE, Patriots
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry looked like an unstoppable force during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Henry has been fairly quiet up until this game, but made a huge splash on Sunday. He hauled in eight of his 11 targets for 90 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. It's worth noting that Henry did briefly exit the game due to a lower-body injury.
However, he returned and looked fine as he scored his second touchdown of the game. Drake Maye hasn't been able to find much success with any of his wide receivers, so Henry appears to be his safety blanket. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Henry to get double-digit targets every week. However, he should remain in the mix as a low-end TE1 for next week's matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
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