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Fantasy football Week 3 rankings for RB, WR, TE, QB from the #1 most accurate ranker in 2025 Jamie Calandro. Read his fantasy rankings analysis and outlooks.
RotoBaller writer Jamie Calandro shares his Week 3 fantasy football lineup rankings for RB, WR, TE, and QB. After two weeks, Jamie's is atop the leaderboard at FantasyPros with the most accurate player rankings in the industry! The following includes analysis that will hopefully help you make some tough decisions when it comes to sit/start. Jamie is also on X @jac3600 and in our RotoBaller Discord channel, answering questions.
Regular starting options are included to highlight that some of your must-start players have a good chance of supplying winning totals. Much of the analysis helps fantasy players make the tough decisions between two or more similarly valued players.
The rankings are updated as news breaks until the full slate begins on Sunday. Following the positional advice below, you can consult the player rankings widget. The fantasy football lineup rankings analysis is based on half-PPR scoring rules.
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Running Back Rankings – Fantasy Football Week 3
| Name | Team | Opp |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | vs ARI |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | @ CAR |
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | @ TEN |
| De'Von Achane | MIA | @ BUF |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | vs LAR |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | vs DET |
| Kenneth Walker III | SEA | vs NO |
| Jordan Mason | MIN | vs CIN |
| Bucky Irving | TB | vs NYJ |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | @ CLE |
| James Cook III | BUF | vs MIA |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | @ BAL |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | @ SEA |
| Javonte Williams | DAL | @ CHI |
| Chase Brown | CIN | @ MIN |
| Breece Hall | NYJ | @ TB |
| Tony Pollard | TEN | vs IND |
| Jaylen Warren | PIT | @ NE |
| D'Andre Swift | CHI | vs DAL |
| James Conner | ARI | @ SF |
| Kyren Williams | LAR | @ PHI |
| Ashton Jeanty | LV | @ WAS |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | vs ATL |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | JAC | vs HOU |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | WAS | vs LV |
| Nick Chubb | HOU | @ JAC |
| Omarion Hampton | LAC | vs DEN |
| David Montgomery | DET | @ BAL |
| J.K. Dobbins | DEN | @ LAC |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | vs PIT |
| Isiah Pacheco | KC | @ NYG |
| Cam Skattebo | NYG | vs KC |
| Kenneth Gainwell | PIT | @ NE |
| Tyler Allgeier | ATL | @ CAR |
| Quinshon Judkins | CLE | vs GB |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr. | NYG | vs KC |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | @ NYG |
| TreVeyon Henderson | NE | vs PIT |
It's Jordan Mason week. With Aaron Jones Sr. hitting IR, Mason projects for a bellcow role, and the Bengals have allowed the second-most FPPG to RBs so far. ... Javonte Williams has far outstripped his ADP thus far. He went for 130 yards and a TD against the Giants on 24 touches, and the Bears have allowed 5.1 YPC this year. Chicago ILB T.J. Edwards will be out this week, enhancing Williams' matchup.
Jordan Mason had FUN last night. Dang.#Vikings #Skol pic.twitter.com/3XYO5bkTqM
— Henry McKenna (@henrycmckenna) September 9, 2025
The Seattle backfield has become a near 50/50 split, which is messy. That said, they're favored at home by 7.5 against the Saints, who don't have Chase Young or Vernon Broughton. Kenneth Walker III is an exciting play with upside. Zach Charbonnet is FLEX playable, but this looks more like a Walker week.
UPDATE: Zach Charbonnet will not play this week. Kenneth Walker has moved all the way up to RB7 in my rankings and is a must-start in a bellcow role.
Nick Chubb is a sit this week. Jacksonville has allowed 3.3 YPC, and Houston's offensive line is a problem. ... Rhamondre Stevenson has earned his lead role for New England. Pittsburgh's defense has allowed 4.5 YPC and two rushing TDs. ... Quinshon Judkins looked explosive in his debut but only played 26% of snaps. He's playing Green Bay, so wait another week.
Cam Skattebo may have shifted the balance his way over Tyrone Tracy Jr. Skattebo is a desperation FLEX play, but neither are ideal starts against the Chiefs. ... Kenneth Gainwell was a concern in Week 1, but Aaron Rodgers publicly campaigned for Jaylen Warren to get more touches, and he delivered. New England has allowed 13 catches and 112 receiving yards to RBs so far. Start Warren with confidence.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (Bill) seems like he should get a boost with Austin Ekeler's season-ending injury. If you're in a pinch, he's FLEX playable this week, but Las Vegas is strong against the run so far.
Wide Receiver Rankings – Fantasy Football Week 3
Ladd McConkey is an auto-start if playing (he's questionable), but questions are still popping up about Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston. The Chargers' Pass Rate Over Expectation (PROE) currently leads the NFL by a wide margin. Allen and Johnston should both be in your lineups, even against Denver.
Elic Ayomanor leads the Titans' receiving corps with a whopping 41% air yards share. He's absolutely FLEX playable. ... The Cardinals have allowed the most receptions in the league so far, and George Kittle remains out. Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings are in great spots, but keep an eye on Jennings' health.
UPDATE: Jennings looks increasingly likely not to play. Ricky Pearsall would be an amazing WR2 with WR1 upside and Kendrick Bourne would likely start in Jennings' place. He has already played with Mac Jones in New England.
ELIC AYOMANOR WITH ONE HAND OH MY GOD 😱 😱 😱
(via @NFL)
pic.twitter.com/ihWZfTB3CI— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 14, 2025
Despite a meager projection for Matthew Stafford, don't fear the Rams' WRs. They're among the most concentrated offenses in football. Puka Nacua leads the league in Yards per Route Run, and Davante Adams is putting up a 43% air yards share. You're obviously not sitting, Puka, but there have been some questions about Adams. Play both.
Calvin Ridley is a tough start. He only has one more target than Ayomanor and should draw the Charvarius Ward matchup. ... The Bears have allowed 7.1 yards per play and are missing top CB Jaylon Johnson. George Pickens' stock is pointing up.... Wan'Dale Robinson is currently the WR9 in fantasy, and the Chiefs have gotten beaten in the slot so far this year.
Until further notice, avoid players against Green Bay's defense. Cleveland has an implied total of 18 points. Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman are sits if you can.... Troy Franklin (83% snap share) has seemingly separated himself from the rest of the WR rotation behind Courtland Sutton. If you picked him up on waivers, start him.
Quarterback Rankings – Fantasy Football Week 3
| Name | Team | Opp |
| Josh Allen | BUF | vs MIA |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | vs DET |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | @ CHI |
| Patrick Mahomes II | KC | @ NYG |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | vs LAR |
| Justin Herbert | LAC | vs DEN |
| Caleb Williams | CHI | vs DAL |
| Drake Maye | NE | vs PIT |
| Bo Nix | DEN | @ LAC |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | vs NYJ |
| Kyler Murray | ARI | @ SF |
| Marcus Mariota | WAS | vs LV |
| Daniel Jones | IND | @ TEN |
| Jared Goff | DET | @ BAL |
| Geno Smith | LV | @ WAS |
| Mac Jones | SF | vs ARI |
| Jordan Love | GB | @ CLE |
| Russell Wilson | NYG | vs KC |
| Sam Darnold | SEA | vs NO |
| Trevor Lawrence | JAC | vs HOU |
| Aaron Rodgers | PIT | @ NE |
| Carson Wentz | MIN | vs CIN |
| Jake Browning | CIN | @ MIN |
| C.J. Stroud | HOU | @ JAC |
| Tyrod Taylor | NYJ | @ TB |
| Spencer Rattler | NO | @ SEA |
| Michael Penix Jr. | ATL | @ CAR |
| Tua Tagovailoa | MIA | @ BUF |
| Matthew Stafford | LAR | @ PHI |
| Bryce Young | CAR | vs ATL |
| Cam Ward | TEN | vs IND |
| Joe Flacco | CLE | vs GB |
Baker Mayfield has put up quality stats to start the year, but he's now down three important pieces from his offensive line. If you have alternatives in a 1QB league, consider sitting Mayfield for them. ... Caleb Williams is in an amazing spot against a Dallas squad that doesn't have Micah Parsons or DaRon Bland and just allowed over 500 total yards to the Giants.
Houston is averaging 14 PPG and has the worst offensive line in the league. C.J. Stroud is not playable, and honestly is droppable if there are QBs on your waiver wire. ... The Chiefs' defense has underachieved. They've allowed the eighth-highest YPA, so Russell Wilson is in play for 2QB leagues (you'd have to be in dire straits to stick him into 1QB).
Tight End Rankings – Fantasy Football Week 3
| Name | Team | Opp |
| Trey McBride | ARI | @ SF |
| Brock Bowers | LV | @ WAS |
| Tyler Warren | IND | @ TEN |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | @ BAL |
| Travis Kelce | KC | @ NYG |
| Juwan Johnson | NO | @ SEA |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | vs DET |
| Zach Ertz | WAS | vs LV |
| Jake Ferguson | DAL | @ CHI |
| David Njoku | CLE | vs GB |
| Harold Fannin Jr. | CLE | vs GB |
| Kyle Pitts Sr. | ATL | @ CAR |
| T.J. Hockenson | MIN | vs CIN |
| Dallas Goedert | PHI | vs LAR |
| Hunter Henry | NE | vs PIT |
| Dalton Kincaid | BUF | vs MIA |
| Jonnu Smith | PIT | @ NE |
| Cade Otton | TB | vs NYJ |
| Dalton Schultz | HOU | @ JAC |
| Chig Okonkwo | TEN | vs IND |
| Brenton Strange | JAC | vs HOU |
| Pat Freiermuth | PIT | @ NE |
| Jake Tonges | SF | vs ARI |
| Luke Musgrave | GB | @ CLE |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | CAR | vs ATL |
| AJ Barner | SEA | vs NO |
| Tyler Higbee | LAR | @ PHI |
| Cole Kmet | CHI | vs DAL |
| Theo Johnson | NYG | vs KC |
| Mike Gesicki | CIN | @ MIN |
| Mason Taylor | NYJ | @ TB |
| Noah Gray | KC | @ NYG |
| Tyler Conklin | LAC | vs DEN |
| Colston Loveland | CHI | vs DAL |
| Noah Fant | CIN | @ MIN |
| Dawson Knox | BUF | vs MIA |
| Michael Mayer | LV | @ WAS |
Juwan Johnson is a TE1 as long as the Saints remain in the situation they're in now. Johnson has 21 targets and 144 air yards through the first two weeks, both of which lead all tight ends. ... Kyle Pitts Sr.'s snap share is a career-high, and the Panthers have allowed the second-most FPPG to TEs. I'm on Pitts as a start for at least another week.
The Eagles are on pace to finish the year with the lowest passing rate of any team (again). Jalen Hurts has only thrown 42 passes through two weeks, so I'm out on a potentially limited Dallas Goedert. ... Jake Ferguson is as consistent as TEs come, even if the presence of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens robs some of his upside.
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