These Players Are About to Smash in Week 3

Adonai Mitchell is one of the few healthy wide receivers for the Jets, but his status is uncertain due to a finger injury sustained recently.

While the Jets have been effective against wide receivers, the source expects Amon-Ra St. Brown to overcome the matchup and produce, noting that he is likely to hit his receiving yardage targets.

The source recommends taking the 'higher' on Brock Purdy's 237.5 passing yards projection. Purdy is playing at a high level with an 80.4% completion rate this season. Even if the 49ers face limited passing volume, the source believes Purdy has a strong chance to hit the over, especially if Arizona's defense forces San Francisco to throw by limiting the run game.

The source recommends taking the 'higher' on George Kittle's 44.5 receiving yards projection. Arizona is a favorable matchup for tight ends, allowing a high catch rate, while simultaneously being difficult for wide receivers to target. Kittle is expected to see increased involvement and snap counts as he ramps up, and his ability to generate big plays means he does not require heavy volume to exceed this total.

The source notes that Jameson Williams' usage disappeared in week two after a promising week one, and the matchup against the Jets does not set up well for him to see significant production.

The source expects Javonte Williams to exceed 15.5 rushing attempts, arguing that his low volume in previous weeks was due to uncharacteristic game scripts and low total play counts for Dallas. The source emphasizes that Williams is the clear lead back and will benefit from a higher-paced game against the Ravens.

The source recommends taking the 'higher' on Jeremiah Love's 14.5 receiving yards projection. While the source notes Love is still awaiting a true breakout game with high snap share, the game script against San Francisco—where Arizona is expected to trail—should lead to increased dump-offs and passing game usage for the running back position in the second half.

The source projects Jerome Ford to serve as the clear lead back on early downs, with an expectation of 17 rushing attempts and 70 to 80 rushing yards in a favorable home matchup. The source highlights a rushing yardage prop of 58.5 as a target, noting that even the struggling Falcons managed 159 rushing yards against this opponent last week.

Nico Collins is considered very unlikely to play in the upcoming game, which creates a significant opportunity for Kahan Booty to step into the WR1 role for the Texans.

Parker Washington is expected to see significant usage in the slot to avoid Christian Gonzalez, making him a favorable option to be open frequently in the Jaguars' passing attack.

Quinshan Judkins is projected to go higher than 58.5 rushing yards against the Panthers, who have been gashed on the ground all season. Given the favorable game script and the Browns' need to establish the run, Judkins is in a prime spot to see 17+ carries and potentially 70-80 rushing yards.

The source projects Sam LaPorta to be heavily involved in the game plan against the Jets, noting that the Jets' defense has been funneling production to the tight end position. The source views the 44.5 receiving yard line as a reasonable projection.