Fantasy Soccer Begin ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Week 3 lineup recommendation, greatest matchups, DFS picks

Two weeks are within the books, and most fantasy soccer house owners have extra questions than solutions about their rosters. Whether or not it is that preseason sleeper who’s on the chopping block or the brand new waiver wire pickup you are dying to jam into your lineup, there’s at all times a steadiness of endurance and decisiveness house owners should discover. Some losses must be minimize proper now, however not all lotto tickets must be cashed in but. Make sense? Nicely, we’ll make issues much more clear — a minimum of for this week — as we break down our Week 3 fantasy begin ’em, sit ’em lineup recommendation (and NFL DFS suggestions in case you simply wish to play a fast scratcher).

Accidents are a relentless within the NFL, and several other involving QBs might trigger issues for gamers at different positions(and create just a few D/ST sleepers). We’ll issue all accidents into our selections, in addition to new workload tendencies we have seen within the opening two weeks.

WEEK 3 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts

Fantasy Soccer Week 3 Begin ‘Em: Quarterbacks

QB must-starts

1. Kyler Murray, Cardinals (at JAX)
2. Lamar Jackson, Ravens (at DET)
3. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (vs. LAC)
4. Russell Wilson, Seahawks (vs. TEN)
5. Jalen Hurts, Eagles (at DAL)
6. Dak Prescott, Cowboys (vs. PHI)
7. Matthew Stafford, Rams (vs. TB)
8. Josh Allen, Payments (vs. WAS)
9. Aaron Rodgers, Packers (at SF)
10. Tom Brady, Buccaneers (at LAR)

Stronger begins

Justin Herbert, Chargers (at KC). Herbert has disenchanted out of the gate with some turnovers in a brand new offense, however he ought to produce the pleasing numbers chucking reverse Patrick Mahomes in catchup time.

Daniel Jones, Giants (vs. ATL). Jones is getting the job completed working and passing for a number of TDs, and it would not get any higher than this juicy matchup at residence.

Kirk Cousins, Vikings (vs. SEA). The Vikings’ protection is struggling once more and the working sport has been contained. Cousins will as soon as once more have excessive quantity reverse Russell Wilson.

Baker Mayfield, Browns (vs. CHI). Mayfield has been stable however not spectacular in two video games, combating via interceptions and harm, however the Bears have been weak with protection in all places.

Matt Ryan, Falcons (at NYG). Ryan would have been a back-end QB1 with out the interceptions (ugh, pick-sixes) final week, and the Giants gave up lots via the air to the Broncos and Washington.

DFS bargains

Teddy Bridgewater, Broncos (vs. NYJ, $5,800 on DraftKings, $7,300 on FanDuel). Bridgewater has proved to be greater than a bridge together with his sturdy distributing to Denver’s weapons. He’ll take flight towards the Jets, too, for good return.

Jared Goff, Lions (vs. BAL, $5,200 on DraftKings, $7,100 on FanDuel). Goff is getting the rubbish Matthew Stafford used to get throwing a ton as a result of Detroit’s protection stinks. He’ll take out the trash on the Ravens, too.

Streamer particular

Justin Fields, Bears (if he begins, at CLE). Andy Dalton has a bone bruise on his knee and coach Matt Nagy appears to be opening the door to go along with the rookie first-rounder on the highway — and simply down the highway from the place Fields performed faculty soccer at Ohio State. Fields supplies a excessive ground together with his working and may have excessive quantity reverse Baker Mayfield.

WEEK 3 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

Fantasy Soccer Week 3 Sit ‘Em: Quarterbacks

Weaker begins

Ryan Tannehill, Titans (vs. IND). Tannehill has completed nicely out of QB1 vary for 2 straight weeks, and he can have low quantity because the Titans hammer this one residence with Derrick Henry.

Joe Burrow, Bengals (at PIT). The sacks and giveaways are taking place out of his early-season rust, and the Steelers on the highway is not a welcome respite.

Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers (vs. CIN). Massive Ben was a giant letdown at residence towards the Raiders, and the Bengals’ improved cross protection is best than you assume.

Derek Carr, Raiders (vs. MIA). Carr has been on fireplace, however the Dolphins’ cross protection is nice and their offense is unhealthy, resulting in an unfavorable mixture in fantasy.

Sam Darnold, Panthers (at HOU). Darnold might rip the Texans, certain, however this appears like a monster Christian McCaffrey sport, totally on the bottom.

Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars (vs. ARI). Jacksonville’s cross safety will not do him any favors. He is unplayable in single-QB leagues for now.

Jameis Winston, Saints (at NE). Invoice Belichick will deal with New Orleans’ restricted passing sport simply effective.

Deep traps

Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers (vs. GB), Taylor Heinicke, Washington (at BUF)

WEEK 3 PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

Fantasy Soccer Week 3 Begin ‘Em: Operating backs

RB must-starts

1. Christian McCaffrey, Panthers (at HOU)
2. Dalvin Cook dinner, Vikings (vs. SEA)
3. Aaron Jones, Packers (at SF)
4. Derrick Henry, Titans (vs. IND)
5. Alvin Kamara, Saints (at NE)
6. Nick Chubb, Browns (vs. CHI)
7. Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys (vs. PHI)
8. Najee Harris, Steelers (vs. CIN)
9. Austin Ekeler, Chargers (at KC)
10. Saquon Barkley, Giants (at ATL)
11. Joe Mixon, Bengals (at PIT)
12. Chris Carson, Seahawks (at MIN)
13. Antonio Gibson, Washington (at BUF)
14. David Montgomery, Bears (at CLE)
15. Jonathan Taylor, Colts (at TEN)
16. Damien Harris, Patriots (vs. NO)
17. Miles Sanders, Eagles (at DAL)
18. D’Andre Swift, Lions (vs. BAL)

Stronger begins

Myles Gaskin, Dolphins (at LV). Gaskin and your entire offense tanked towards a superb Buffalo protection. The Raiders have sprung sufficient holes vs. runners and backfield receivers to anticipate a rebound sport.

Kenyan Drake, Raiders (vs. MIA). Gotta love the Drake with Josh Jacobs (toe, ankle) set to overlook one other sport with a pleasant revenge narrative towards a a lot weaker run protection than cross protection.

Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon, Broncos (vs. NYJ). There have been flashes from the rookie and veteran, however right here there’s room for each to rumble to productive days with a super-positive sport script.

Elijah Mitchell, 49ers (vs. GB). Mitchell seems to be like he survived the harm attrition to be helpful once more because the de facto starter in a fantastic matchup. If not, monitor whether or not Trey Sermon (concussion) or Jacques Patrick (simply signed) would be the wholesome subsequent man up.

Chase Edmonds and James Conner, Cardinals (at JAX). Edmonds and Conner must be busy within the second half when their staff has buried the Jaguars.

James White, Patriots (vs. NO). The Saints have had hassle with backs within the passing sport early, and White is once more a basic a part of what New England does together with Damien Harris.

Tony Pollard, Cowboys (vs. PHI). The Eagles’ matchup requires extra of him and Ezekiel Elliott doing twin injury.

Latavius Murray, Ravens (at DET). Murray has scored in his first two Baltimore appearances and makes it a 3rd time to make him flexy horny.

DFS bargains

Ty’Son Williams, Ravens (at DET, $5,800 on DraftKings, $6,400 on FanDuel). Williams retains getting key work to scrub up as a younger again and must be busy within the second half towards the Lions with optimistic sport script. He is additionally the higher receiver over Latavius Murray.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs (vs. LAC, $4,800 on DraftKings, $6,500 on FanDuel). Whoa. CEH has seen a giant value drop after his little utilization and troubling manufacturing as a second-year first-round choose. However the Chargers, who struggled in each phases towards Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard, are a first-rate matchup for KC to overcorrect and get the working sport to help Patrick Mahomes and higher shield the protection. 

WEEK 3 DFS LINEUPS: FanDuel | DraftKings | Yahoo

Fantasy Soccer Week 3 Sit ‘Em: Operating backs

Weaker begins

Darrell Henderson and Sony Michel, Rams (vs. TB). The Bucs have been the most effective run protection three years working, and Henderson’s ribs challenge makes the utilization ambiguous in what must be a excessive passing-volume sport.

James Robinson, Jaguars (vs. ARI). Are you able to belief Robinson to get the numbers you want for a staff that has but to have a red-zone dashing try? Not but. Let’s hope for some offensive operate in Jacksonville quickly.

Kareem Hunt, Browns (vs. CHI). The Bears’ linebackers have completed nicely to comprise backs within the passing sport.

Mike Davis and Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons (at NYG). Davis has been a dud, and Patterson will not be a random stud for a second straight week because the Falcons throw a ton once more.

Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones, Buccaneers (at LAR). Watch the fireworks between Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford with little pressured working

Devin Singletary and Zack Moss, Payments (vs. WAS). WFT has thrown down in run protection and has had most hassle with working QBs like Josh Allen.

Jamaal Williams, Lions (vs. BAL). The Ravens’ run protection hasn’t allow them to down with their back-end cross points.

All Texans (vs. CAR). The Panthers’ run protection is flexing sufficient to park all of Houston.

All Jets (at DEN). Free Michael Carter quickly, Mike LaFleur. That’s all.

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Fantasy Soccer Week 3 Begin ‘Em: Broad receivers

WR must-starts

1. Davante Adams, Packers (at SF)
2. Tyreek Hill, Chiefs (vs. LAC)
3. DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals (at JAX)
4. Cooper Kupp, Rams (vs. TB)
5. Stefon Diggs, Payments (vs. WAS)
6. DK Metcalf, Seahawks (at MIN)
7. Tyler Lockett, Seahawks (at MIN)
8. Justin Jefferson, Vikings (vs. SEA)
9. Adam Thielen, Vikings (vs. SEA)
10. Calvin Ridley, Falcons (vs. NYG)
11. Keenan Allen, Chargers (at KC)
12. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (vs. PHI)
13. A.J. Brown, Titans (at IND)
14. Robert Woods, Rams (vs. TB)
15. Chris Godwin, Buccaneers (at LAR)
16. Deebo Samuel, 49ers (vs. GB)
17. D.J. Moore, Panthers (at HOU)
18. Robert Woods, Rams (vs. TB)
19. Tee Higgins, Bengals (at PIT)
20. Allen Robinson II, Bears (at CLE)
21. Amari Cooper, Cowboys (vs. PHI)
22. Terry McLaurin, Washington (at BUF)
23. Mike Evans, Buccaneers (at LAR)
24. Diontae Johnson, Steelers (if he performs, vs. CIN)
25. Julio Jones, Titans (vs. IND)

Stronger begins

Mike Williams, Chargers (at KC). “X” marks the spot within the L.A. O, as Williams is lastly residing as much as his A-list expertise.

Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick, Broncos (vs. NYJ). The Jets’ secondary will likely be ripped by Denver’s major targets for 2 extra stable days.

Marquise Brown, Ravens (at DET). Guide one other lengthy TD for “Hollywood” with a manageable facet of Sammy Watkins in case you’re determined.

Chase Claypool and JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers (vs. CIN). The deep outdoors and dependable slot mixture is an excessive amount of for the Bengals.

Brandin Cooks, Texans (vs. CAR). He’ll rack up the rubbish even with a QB change.

Kenny Golladay, Giants (vs. ATL). He is been shut on large performs with Daniel Jones, and it ought to lastly occur towards the terrible Atlanta secondary.

Robby Anderson, Panthers (at HOU). It comes down as to whether he can have a big-play rating with Sam Darnold, however the matchup provides him a good shot.

Marvin Jones Jr. and DJ Chark Jr., Jaguars (vs. ARI). Jones is getting the most effective seems to be from Lawrence, however Chark additionally ought to put some digits in rubbish time.

Tyler Boyd, Bengals (at PIT). The Steelers have not appeared good in slot protection thus far vs. Cole Beasley and Hunter Renfrow.

Michael Pittman Jr., Colts (vs. IND). The Titans’ younger cornerbacks appear overmatched, and he has had success towards this protection.

Rondale Moore, Cardinals (at JAX). Extra of Moore magic, thanks very a lot.

DFS bargains

Sterling Shepard, Giants (vs. ATL, $5,900 on DraftKings, $6,400 on FanDuel). There isn’t a unhealthy matchup for a Giants’ wideout, as Shepard channels Chris Godwin this week.

Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals (at PIT, $5,400 on DraftKings, $5,900 on FanDuel). All he does is make large performs, however that counts in fantasy particularly in tournaments.

Zach Pascal, Colts (at TEN, $4,800 on DraftKings, $5,300 on FanDuel). Pascal will eat within the slot enjoying off Michael Pittman whatever the QB.

Fantasy Soccer Week 3 Sit ‘Em: Broad receivers

Weaker begins

Antonio Brown, Buccaneers (at LAR). They needn’t power something to Brown, and he truly might see some Jalen Ramsey downfield. The missed apply time this week whereas being on the COVID listing would not determine to assist his trigger both.

DeVonta Smith, Eagles (at DAL). He has a tricky outdoors spot towards larger former Alabama teammate Trevon Diggs.

Corey Davis, Jets (at DEN). The Broncos’ secondary rebounded final week, and it’ll comprise Davis with Zach Wilson struggling.

Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins (at LV). Even when Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) was beginning, it is a unhealthy concept to chase Waddle’s Week 1 manufacturing.

Henry Ruggs III, Raiders (at MIA). The Dolphins’ ace cornerbacks make them protecting of the deep ball.

Cole Beasley, Payments (vs. WAS). Kendall Fuller has made them robust within the slot, so no.

Marquez Callaway, Saints (at NE). A ho-dee ho-dee no-dee no. A hi-dee hi-dee hi-dee no.

Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor, Patriots (vs. NO). Mac Jones will likely be handing off quite a bit right here.

Darnell Mooney, Bears (at CLE). Justin Fields might assist Mooney quite a bit, however do not power him in there but.

Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers (vs. GB). Undecided when he’ll present up? Neither are we.

Deep traps

Laviska Shenault Jr., Jaguars (vs. ARI), Christian Kirk, Cardinals (at JAX), Okay.J. Osborn, Vikings (vs. SEA)

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Fantasy Soccer Week 3 Begin ‘Em: Tight ends

TE must-starts

1. Travis Kelce, Chiefs (vs. LAC)
2. Darren Waller, Raiders (vs. MIA)
3. Mark Andrews, Ravens (at DET)
4. George Kittle, 49ers (vs. GB)
5. T.J. Hockenson, Lions (vs. BAL)
6. Rob Gronkowski, Buccaneers (at LAR)
7. Noah Fant, Broncos (vs. NYJ)
8. Kyle Pitts, Falcons (at NYG)
9. Dallas Goedert, Eagles (at DAL)
10. Logan Thomas, Washington (at BUF)

Stronger begins

Robert Tonyan, Packers (at SF). Tonyan nonetheless is not seeing a ton of targets from Aaron Rodgers, however he is environment friendly and at all times a menace to attain. The 49ers have not been good early in tight finish protection, and Tonyan may very well be impressed by enjoying reverse good buddy George Kittle.

Tyler Higbee, Rams (vs. TB). He is had one stable sport and one dud thus far, however the Bucs have had sufficient hassle with Dallas and Atlanta to assume he’ll be extra concerned in a frequent passing offense.

Jared Cook dinner, Chargers (at KC). Cook dinner was not on the burner towards the Cowboys as he ought to have been. The Chiefs proceed to have loads of hassle overlaying the place.

Austin Hooper, Browns (vs. CHI). He’ll have to be busy with all their extensive receiver accidents. He can put up Tyler Higbee-like Week 1 numbers towards Chicago.

Dan Arnold, Panthers (at HOU). He was concerned nicely final week, and in case you’re determined you could possibly do worse than plugging him right into a alternative matchup on TNF.

DFS discount

Jack Doyle, Colts (at TEN, $3,400 on DraftKings, $4,800 on FanDuel). The Colts’ passing sport could look totally different with Jacob Eason for Carson Wentz, however it can preserve flowing via Michael Pittman, Zach Pascal and Doyle in short-to-intermediate passing when Jonathan Taylor is not getting the ball. Doyle may also help you get some low-cost stable return on funding in money video games when you load up elsewhere. He is the punt play of the week.

Fantasy Soccer Week 3 Sit ‘Em: Tight ends

Weaker begins

Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry, Patriots (vs. NO). As anticipated, neither is getting sufficient work due to the opposite, hurting their sturdy fantasy worth from earlier years.

Mike Gesicki, Dolphins (at LV). A weekly reminder you could really feel assured dropping him.

Gerald Everett, Seahawks (vs. MIN). The utilization of Freddie Swain would not assist, and the Vikings might be roasted lots at cornerback.

Cole Kmet, Bears (at CLE). Extra like Cole, nyet.

Blake Jarwin and Dalton Schultz, Cowboys (vs. PHI). Two wonderful names, however they add as much as one blah committee.

Dawson Knox, Payments (vs. WAS). He has completed extra and scored of late, however he is nonetheless exhausting to make use of.

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Fantasy Soccer Week 3 Begin ‘Em: Defenses

Protection must-starts

1. Broncos (vs. NYJ)
2. Panthers (at HOU)
3. Cardinals (at JAX)
4. Ravens (at DET)
5. Patriots (vs. NO)
6. Browns (vs. CHI)
7. Steelers (vs. CIN)
8. Buccaneers (at LAR)
9. Payments (vs. WAS)

Stronger begins

Raiders (vs. MIA). The Raiders’ protection can reap the benefits of this unhealthy offense no matter who’s QB.

Giants (vs. ATL). The Giants will surrender yards and factors however may also make some efficient performs vs. Matt Ryan.

Titans (vs. IND). They is perhaps seeing Jacob Eason, and sport script will give them probabilities to make large performs.

Bengals (at PIT). Their cross rush is fairly stable thus far, and the Steelers’ offensive line stinks.

Chiefs (vs. LAC). Justin Herbert is popping over the ball regardless of some higher safety, and this sport may very well be lower-scoring than anticipated.

DFS discount

Cardinals (at JAX, $3,000 on DraftKings, $4,600 on FanDuel). The Cardinals are must-start towards the struggling mistake-prone Jaguars, and so they stay moderately priced for the matchup. That is an appropriate win-win.

Fantasy Soccer Week 3 Sit ‘Em: Defenses

Weaker begins

Rams (vs. TB). Do not begin something towards the explosive Buccaneers’ offense.

Saints (at NE). Do not begin something vs. the cautious Patriots’ offense.

Washington (at BUF). The Payments have been extra giving than anticipated, however do not be shocked in the event that they underwhelm once more.

49ers (vs. GB). They’re depleted, and the Packers’ offense is in rhythm once more.

Packers (at SF). They appeared significantly better within the second half towards the Lions, however you continue to cannot belief them.

Bears (at CLE). Return to sitting them in a tricky highway spot.

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