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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty could finally find some breathing room in Week 3 against a middling Washington Commanders defense. The rookie has opened the season with tough assignments, facing the league's No. 3 and No. 8 run defenses, leaving many fantasy managers uneasy about his early production. This matchup presents a more favorable opportunity, as Washington has struggled to contain opposing ground games. With Marcus Mariota starting under center for the Commanders instead of Jayden Daniels, the Raiders may even find themselves in a position to build an early lead. That scenario would set up a run-heavy game plan, boosting Jeanty's volume and upside. He profiles as a high-end RB2 play in season-long formats and a cost-effective option for DFS lineups this week.

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New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe missed his only field goal attempt from 40 yards in the 26-21 loss to the 49ers in Week 2. He is now 2-for-4 on field goals and 4-for-4 on extra points on the season. Grupe looks to rebound against the Seahawks, who allowed Chris Boswell to convert three field goals from 40+ yards last week. Despite the matchup, Grupe can remain off fantasy radars this week.

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave led the team in receptions, yards, and targets in Week 2, finishing with 6 catches for 54 yards on 10 targets. He's built strong chemistry with quarterback Spencer Rattler, totaling 13 receptions for 108 yards on 23 targets through two games. Olave is still searching for his first touchdown of the season, but Kellen Moore's aggressive passing offense suggests it's coming soon. As long as he stays healthy, his weekly target share keeps him in the WR2/WR3 mix.

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed turned five targets into four receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown in Week 2 against the 49ers. He's been targeted 14 times through two games by starting quarterback Spencer Rattler, and with Kellen Moore's pass-heavy offense unlikely to slow down, opportunities should remain plentiful. Shaheed continues to be a big-play threat, and he faces a Seahawks defense in Week 3 that has allowed at least one reception of 45+ yards in each of their first two contests. He projects as a WR3/Flex option for that matchup.

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New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson has been one of the biggest fantasy surprises to start the season, ranking as the No. 2 tight end in PPR scoring through the first two weeks. He has totaled 13 receptions for 125 yards and a touchdown on 20 targets from quarterback Spencer Rattler. Johnson could see another busy day against the Seahawks, who have allowed 108 yards and two touchdowns to tight ends through their first two games. He is ranked as the No. 7 tight end on RotoBaller and remains a strong TE1 option.

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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara came close to the century mark on the ground in Week 2, rushing 21 times for 99 yards and adding six catches on six targets for 21 yards. His workload spiked from 13 touches in Week 1 to 27 in Week 2, showing the Saints are comfortable feeding him as much as possible. While that level of volume won't always hold, Kamara faces almost no competition for meaningful work, with Kendre Miller logging just five carries for eight yards. Kamara profiles as a high-upside RB2 against a Seahawks defense that allowed 134 total yards to Jaylen Warren last week.

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Geno Smith enters Week 3 with a strong opportunity to rebound against a Washington Commanders defense that has struggled to generate pressure. Washington has managed just four sacks through two games while ranking middle of the pack in most categories -- 15th in total yards allowed, 18th against the pass (213 yards per game), and 14th versus the run (104.5). The Raiders' offensive line also gets a boost with right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson practicing fully on Thursday and Friday, returning the unit to full strength. That added protection should give Smith more time to push the ball downfield taking advantage of favorable matchups. On the injury front, tight end Brock Bowers has logged limited practices all week but appears healthier after managing only a late-week session before his last game. Smith remains a solid QB2 option in superflex formats.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown was on the injury report with an ankle injury but practiced fully all week and has been removed from the report ahead of Sunday's contest. Brown was expected to serve as the Chiefs WR1 with Xavier Worthy out against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. The speedster caught all five of his targets for 30 yards in Kansas City's loss last week. Brown's output was disappointing considering he earned 16 targets in Week 1 once Worthy exited the game. With Worthy officially questionable to play against the New York Giants on Sunday night, Brown could revert to his WR2 role in the offense. Despite having a less featured role, Brown could still have a good game against a Giants defense that was carved up by the Dallas Cowboys last week. Both See Ree Lamb and Jake Ferguson had nine catches and at least 78 yards against the Giants secondary in Week 2. This Week 3 matchup could be what the Chiefs need to finally wake up their offense and Brown should be heavily involved. Brown is ranked WR42 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a deeper league flex option this week.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco rushed 10 times for 22 yards and had one catch for seven yards in last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Pacheco's efficiency on the ground was an issue, averaging just 2.2 yards per carry in the contest. The 26-year-old was better running the football in Week 1, averaging 5.0 yards per carry, but the game script got away from him as the Los Angeles Chargers led for the entire game. Pacheco will have the opportunity to get back on track this Sunday against the New York Giants. The Giants have been gashed on the ground in each game this season, allowing Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Javonte Williams to have big fantasy performances. Kansas City desperately needs a spark in its rushing attack and Pacheco could be the one to provide it. Pacheco will have to show he's up to the task soon or he could start ceding more opportunities to rookie Brashard Smith. Pacheco is ranked RB30 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a viable flex option this week. The Giants have allowed a rushing touchdown in each game this season, which could bode well for Pacheco this week.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton looked good enough in Week 1 against the Titans, pulling in six of his nine targets for 61 yards and a touchdown. However, he cooled off in the Week 2 loss to the Colts, amassing only one grab for six yards. With the Broncos sitting at 1-1, Denver will next meet the Chargers in an AFC West clash. Without question, the Los Angeles defense has played well so far throughout the 2025 campaign. That trend might continue on Sunday. While it appears Troy Franklin is currently Bo Nix's preferred target in the first two weeks, Sutton is expected to remain involved at a consistent level moving forward. With that said, managers can give the 29-year-old a free pass for his previous performance and view him as a starting fantasy option in Week 3, especially with Evan Engram (back) ruled out.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was a full participant in practice on Friday and heads into the weekend without an injury designation. The 27-year-old missed Week 1 with a shoulder injury, but was back out there in Week 2, reeling in two of his four targets for 20 yards. No pass catcher had more than five targets in that contest, so Mooney's four targets represented a 19.0 percent target share, which was right around his 19.9 percent target share from 2024. The sixth-year pro has had limited game action with Michael Penix Jr., having played in only three of his five career starts dating back to last season, but he's garnered at least four targets in each of them. Although Mooney was absent from the Week 18 matchup between these two teams last season, Penix did throw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns, completing big chunk plays, which is what Mooney excels at. Look for Mooney to put up more respectable numbers this week than he did a week ago, with a chance to break off a long touchdown catch, but with just six red zone targets all of 2024, he's typically not an option when they get in close. In a game that the Falcons may lean on the run again as well, the 5-foot-11 wideout settles into the WR4/5 range with some upside in PPR leagues.

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Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols will likely see more work as the team's primary pass-down back in Week 3 against Las Vegas. With Austin Ekeler lost for the season, McNichols is the most capable option to step in and try to match his production. McNichols has shown to be very stout as a pass blocker and has earned the coaches' trust in that aspect. His role will likely be mostly on third-downs and occasionally mixing in for Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez Jr. McNichols will be alongside Marcus Mariota, who is filling in for an injured Jayden Daniels. McNichols earned some snaps with Mariota last season against Carolina and had a solid day, rushing for 42 yards on seven carries. McNichols is worth keeping an eye on to see what the Washington backfield looks like without Ekeler, but he shouldn't be in many Week 3 lineups.

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Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott impressed once again last Sunday, nailing both of his extra points and both of his field goal attempts. It wasn't an easy task either, with his makes coming from 58 yards to end the first half then 51 yards early in the third quarter. Elliott will kick against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3, the team allowing the least amount of points per game to opposing offenses so far this season (14.0) Regardless, the Philly kicker has been perfect and doing it from long distance. As long as he keeps up these kinds of performances, Elliott belongs in fantasy lineups.

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Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland has turned in some solid performances thus far, with another multi-field goal outing in Week 2. He booted a 29-yarder and a 47-yarder while making all three of his extra-point attempts as well. He's currently the K13 on the season, and he looks to be hovering right around the same area for Week 3. The San Francisco 49ers' defense presents the biggest challenge for the Cardinals' offense so far, which could put a damper on Ryland's opportunities if they can't rise above it. There are better kicking options out there, but Ryland could be an option for anyone in a pinch.

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Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has scored in both games to open the 2025 season and should again be in line for a solid day in Week 3 against the Raiders. The 34-year-old continues to serve as a reliable target over the middle for Jayden Daniels, who is set to miss Week 3's game. Marcus Mariota will be the starter, and he had a positive connection with Ertz during his short time playing last season. He was second on the team in targets with five against the Panthers, where Mariota played nearly the whole game. He finished with four catches for 40 yards and a touchdown. Then, in the second half of Week 18's game against Dallas, Ertz caught all three targets for 27 yards and another touchdown. Mariota has familiarity with the system and has started a lot of games, so he should keep things afloat for the Washington offense. Ertz can be trusted as a low-end TE1 option for Week 3.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin currently leads the team in catches (12), targets (15), and receiving yards (133). He had four grabs for 44 yards in the Week 1 win over the Titans. However, the 22-year-old turned up the volume in the Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts by amassing eight receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown. Despite his production throughout the Broncos' first two contests, he's still not a threat to overthrow Courtland Sutton for the No. 1 spot on the depth chart, at least not as of right now. Denver will meet the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3. While the Chargers defense could be a problem, Franklin can still be viewed as at least a flex option in most fantasy formats, especially since it appears he has a good thing going with former collegiate teammate and current Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.

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Houston Texans tight end Harrison Bryant played 39% of the team's snaps in Week 2 and should remain involved this week as the team's primary backup to Dalton Schultz. Bryant was re-signed from the team's practice squad after Cade Stover (foot) was placed on injured reserve before Week 2. He finished with no catches on one target against the Bucs and will probably not be heavily involved in the team's passing attack in Week 3. He's the TE55 in RotoBaller's rankings this week, meaning he is unlikely to make a significant fantasy impact.

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Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey hasn't looked the best this season. He began his career by rushing for 70 yards off six attempts in the win over the Titans. The rookie followed up that showing by amassing eight yards off five carries in the Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. With a loss in the books, Denver will look to pick up a win over the Chargers in Week 3. The Los Angeles defense has played well in the team's first two contests. However, outside of the challenging matchup on the horizon, Harvey is still a work in progress and currently sits behind J.K. Dobbins, who has two touchdowns this season, on the depth chart. All that considered, Harvey isn't the safest fantasy option in any format, so it may be wise for managers to keep him stashed on the bench on Sunday.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin has struggled early in the season. McLaughlin missed two kicks in the season opener and his issues lingered into Week 2. McLaughlin made both his extra point attempts, but missed his lone field goal attempt in the win over the Houston Texans. It has been a frustrating start for McLaughlin who was fantastic for Tampa Bay last season. The Bucs are expected to have a much longer leash on McLaughlin than fantasy managers should. McLaughlin comes into a favorable matchup against a shaky New York Jets defense. The expectation is that the Bucs should be able to set up McLaughlin with plenty of opportunities. No one should blame fantasy managers for moving on from McLaughlin, but maybe he deserves one more chance.

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Eagles rookie wideout Darius Cooper failed to achieve any targets once again in Philadelphia's Week 2 game against the Chiefs. However, Cooper did manage to see an increase in snaps, appearing in 12 offensive plays against Kansas City compared to the two he played versus the Cowboys. That could also be chalked up to the absence of starting tight end Dallas Goedert. Until he begins seeing any sort of consistent playing time, Cooper continues to be unreliable in fantasy.

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