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Fantasy analysts size up Week 3 starts and sits across positions

Sports columnists issue matchup-based recommendations for running backs, wide receivers, tight ends and defenses ahead of NFL Week 3.

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What to know

  • Fantasy columnists from multiple outlets (Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports) released Week 3 matchup-based start-sit recommendations across all positions on September 23.
  • Key recommendations include backing D'Andre Swift and Kyren Williams at running back, DeVonta Smith and Malik Nabers at wide receiver, and surprise stars Dalton Kincaid and Travis Kelce at tight end.
  • Analysis focuses on players who could exceed or fall short of expectations based on defensive matchup strength, injury situations affecting opportunity, and workload trends through two games.
  • Several backfields feature committee situations (Blake Corum/Kyren Williams) and injury concerns (Caleb Williams, Dallas Goedert, Nico Collins) that complicate start-sit decisions.

“Start 'Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups in fantasy football leagues, based on a full-point PPR scoring system.”

Michael Fabiano, Sports Illustrated fantasy columnist · Sports Illustrated ↗

Michael Fabiano Fantasy columnistJamey Eisenberg CBS Sports fantasy analyst

Fantasy analysts size up Week 3 starts and sits across positions
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  1. 8

    Yahoo Sports analyzes Vikings WR options against Buccaneers

    Yahoo Sports publishes targeted guidance on which Minnesota Vikings wide receivers should be in fantasy lineups for Week 3 when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    1. 1 outlet Should you start any Vikings WR in fantasy football in Week 3?

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5h ago

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    CBS Sports highlights favorable WR matchups for Week 3

    Eisenberg updates fantasy guidance to include Ladd McConkey, Jalen Coker and Josh Downs among wide receivers positioned for strong Week 3 performances based on matchup analysis.

    1. 2 outlets Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em RB in Week 3: Jaylen Warren a sneaky starter, TreyVeon Henderson a sleeper

      first by CBS Sports, 7h ago · also Yahoo Sports

      2 more headlines
  3. 6

    CBS analyst Eisenberg names Jaylen Warren and TreyVeon Henderson as RB Week 3 options

    Jamey Eisenberg publishes running back recommendations for Week 3, identifying Jaylen Warren as a sneaky starter and TreyVeon Henderson as a potential sleeper while noting several backfields create difficult start-sit decisions.

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    Yahoo Sports publishes Week 3 WR start-sit guidance

    Yahoo Sports releases start 'em, sit 'em recommendations for wide receivers in Week 3, helping fantasy players decide which wideouts to keep in their lineups.

    1. 1 outlet Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 3: WR Edition

      first by Yahoo Sports, 10h ago

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    Fabiano backs D'Andre Swift and Kyren Williams as RB Week 3 starts

    In the running back column, Fabiano endorses D'Andre Swift against the Eagles despite the Bears losing Caleb Williams to injury, citing Swift's 36% touch share and favorable matchup. He also recommends Kyren Williams against Denver despite being in a near 50-50 split with Blake Corum, noting Williams' two touchdowns and strong defense matchup.

    “The Bears likely will look to lean on Swift even more this week without Caleb Williams, who is dealing with an injured hamstring, and the Eagles are sixth in terms of expected points added per rush attempt.”
    — Michael Fabiano
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    Fabiano recommends DeVonta Smith and Malik Nabers as WR Week 3 starts

    In the wide receiver guide, Fabiano backs DeVonta Smith against the Bears despite potential low-hanging fruit status, citing vulnerability in Chicago's pass defense and Dallas Goedert's absence. He also endorses Malik Nabers against the Titans as a favorable matchup despite his poor Week 2 performance.

    “With Dallas Goedert (MCL sprain) out, Smith should once again see a ton of targets against a Chicago defense that can be vulnerable against the pass.”
    — Michael Fabiano
    1. 1 outlet Week 3 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Wide Receivers

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

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    Fabiano names Dalton Kincaid and Travis Kelce as must-start tight ends

    Fabiano highlights Dalton Kincaid as an unexpected fantasy superstar in his first two games with 40.5 combined points and recommends keeping him active against the Chargers in a high-scoring matchup. He also backs Travis Kelce against the Dolphins after Kelce's 25.1-point performance against Indianapolis.

    “Kincaid has become a superstar in his first two games of 2026, scoring a combined 40.5 fantasy points … only Trey McBride has scored more.”
    — Michael Fabiano
    1. 1 outlet Week 3 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Tight Ends

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

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    Sports Illustrated publishes Start 'Em, Sit 'Em guides for Week 3

    Michael Fabiano releases comprehensive matchup-based recommendations covering quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, team defenses and kickers for Week 3. The analysis focuses on players expected to exceed or fall short of statistical expectations due to favorable or unfavorable matchups.

    1. 1 outlet Week 3 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Running Backs

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

      1 more headline
    2. 1 outlet Week 3 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Team Defenses & Kickers

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

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