NFL Fantasy Start Em, Sit Em: 20 Players to Start or Sit in Week 3
NFL Week 2 was filled with injuries that not only affect NFL teams but also your fantasy team. How should you go about making changes in Week 3? Well, Jason Radowitz has you covered with his NFL Fantasy start or sit em list for Week 3.
Jason Radowitz - September 19, 2023, 9:52 AM EDT
7 minNFL Fantasy Start Em, Sit Em: 20 Players to Start or Sit in Week 3
There have been so many injuries through the season's first two weeks. Most of us are looking for pivots and trying to put together the best possible team moving forward.
Here are some players to start and sit in Week 3 of the NFL season.
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Quarterbacks To Play in Week 3
1. Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings
2. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
The Minnesota Vikings will be in a lot of one-score, tight games. That should benefit Kirk Cousins in fantasy football leagues. Cousins has already thrown for over 700 yards and has six passing touchdowns. Now he'll get the chance to play the Los Angeles Chargers' secondary.
On the other hand, Dak Prescott should have a field day against the Arizona Cardinals. What Daniel Jones did in the second half against the Cardinals last weekend is exactly what we'll get out of Dak Prescott in Week 3.
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Quarterbacks To Sit in Week 3
3. Daniel Jones, QB, New York Giants
4. Deshaun Watson, QB, Cleveland Browns
5. Derek Carr, QB, New Orleans Saints
Some of you love looking at last week's stats to figure out your teams. Don't play Daniel Jones against the 49ers on Thursday Night Football.
Meanwhile, Deshaun Watson hasn't even thrown for 400 yards in two games. He's completed just 55.1% of passes and has two interceptions to two touchdowns. He's not what he used to be.
Finally, through two games, Derek Carr has thrown just one passing touchdown and has two interceptions. If the season ended today, he'd be QB28.
Running Backs To Play in Week 3
6. Brian Robinson, Washington Commanders
7. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
8. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams
In 12-team leagues, Brian Robinson could be an RB1 at this point. He's rushed for 146 yards and has three touchdowns through two games for the Commanders. Washington's offense looks explosive, and Robinson is a big reason why.
On the other hand, I know some of you are disappointed with Jahmyr Gibbs' return so far. But with David Montgomery injured, the Lions have to unleash him in Week 3, right?
Lastly, Kyren Williams is the guy for the Rams. Cam Akers will likely be traded, and Williams will be a workhorse for the Rams this season.
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Running Backs To Sit in Week 3
9. Najee Harris RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
10. Matt Brieda, RB, New York Giants
I'm sorry if you drafted Najee Harris. He's just not it. Harris has had 16 carries for 74 yards in two games. He's also not a significant pass-catcher. He'd be the RB48 if the season ended today.
On the other hand, Matt Brieda will be the starting running back for the Giants this week against the 49ers. But wait a week to play him. They're taking on the 49ers this weekend. That's the best defense in the NFL.
Wide Receivers To Play in Week 3
11. Nico Collins, Houston Texans
12. George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers
Nico Collins has added 13 catches on 20 targets through two weeks. He's added over 225 yards receiving in two games and has a touchdown. He's doing exactly what he did last year. Collins is one of the most underrated wide receivers in the game.
Meanwhile, the Steelers have played formidable defenses over the last few games. Now they'll get an easier opponent in the Raiders. Pickens has seen 17 targets in two games and would finish as the WR14 if play ended today. And that's against the 49ers and Browns.
Wide Receivers To Sit in Week 3
13. Drake London, Atlanta Falcons
14. Rashid Shaheed, New Orleans Saints
15. Treylon Burks, Tennessee Titans
Don't do it. Don't start Drake London. When you think he'll have a big day, he's quiet. When you think he'll be quiet, he'll have a monster day. The Falcons are just too inconsistent for anyone to rely on their receivers.
Rashid Shaheed has earned nine catches on ten targets for 152 yards. He's a deep-ball threat. But he won't continue to earn these deep balls every game.
You also can't trust the Tennessee offense with Treylon Burks. He'll be just as inconsistent as Drake London.
Tight Ends To Play in Week 3
16. Zach Ertz, Arizona Cardinals
17. Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
The Cardinals might not score a touchdown this weekend against the Cowboys. But Zach Ertz will be that safety blanket for Joshua Dobbs when the pressure comes his way. Ertz could end up with a lot of catches in this game.
Meanwhile, Sam LaPorta has already seen 11 targets in two games. He's averaged 10.2 yards per catch and looks to be a real part of the Detroit offense moving forward. Maybe he'll turn into the next TJ Hockenson in Detroit!
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Tight Ends To Sit in Week 3
18. David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
19. Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons
20. Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints
David Njoku was supposed to be a mid-tier tight end this year. But he's only added six catches for 72 yards in a Browns offense that will really struggle without Nick Chubb in it. Meanwhile, Kyle Pitts has just four catches on eight targets in two games for the Falcons. And I haven't been impressed with Juwan Johnson. He's got five catches on eight targets but hasn't even reached 50 yards receiving this season.
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