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SportsLine releases Week 3 Fantasy rankings as injuries reshape NFL landscape

Multiple QB and skill-player injuries force fantasy owners to the waiver wire ahead of Week 3.

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What to know

  • Multiple starting QBs (Williams, Daniels, Dart) and skill-position players sustained injuries in Week 2, forcing fantasy owners to seek waiver-wire replacements for Week 3.
  • SportsLine's computer model—which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times—released Week 3 rankings with contrarian picks: fading Aaron Jones despite a strong week, and elevating Parker Washington as a top-12 wideout.
  • The model has outperformed human experts on Fantasy projections and previously identified breakout performers like A.J. Brown, Jonathan Taylor, and Christian McCaffrey ahead of the consensus.

“The model is high on Jaguars wideout Parker Washington. The former sixth-round pick has emerged as Trevor Lawrence's top option, as he has more targets (18), catches (12) and yards (181) than Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers and Travis Hunter combined.”

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SportsLine releases Week 3 Fantasy rankings as injuries reshape NFL landscape
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    Model fades Aaron Jones despite 105-yard week; backs Parker Washington

    The SportsLine model recommended fading Vikings RB Aaron Jones despite his strong 105-yard performance in Week 2, citing a tougher matchup against Tampa's stout run defense. The model elevated Jaguars WR Parker Washington as a top-12 wideout option, noting he leads his receiving corps with 18 targets, 12 catches, and 181 yards.

    “The model is fading Vikings running back Aaron Jones, despite him having 105 yards last week… he'll face a much stiffer test on Sunday against Tampa.”
    — SportsLine
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    SportsLine releases Week 3 Fantasy rankings amid injury wave

    SportsLine published its computer model's Week 3 Fantasy football projections and rankings. The model flagged multiple injuries from Week 2 affecting lineup decisions: QBs Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Jaxson Dart went down, while offensive weapons like J.K. Dobbins, Alec Pierce, Jayden Reed, and Dallas Goedert are expected to miss time.

    “Nothing will shuffle Fantasy football rankings quite like injuries, and there were numerous last week which could affect your Week 3 Fantasy football lineups.”
    — SportsLine
    1. 1 outlet Fantasy football rankings, projections, lineups, sleepers for NFL Week 3, 2026 from proven model

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    2. 1 outlet Fantasy football rankings, projections, lineups, sleepers for NFL Week 2, 2026 from proven model

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