
Fantasy Football Counselor
Fantasy Football Counselor fantasy football advice and player analysis
Week 3 Start/Sit: Must-Play vs. Bench Players!

More episodes















































































Latest player insights
Boston had a bit of a breakout in the first two weeks and the source recommends considering him going forward.
Herbert and the Chargers face Buffalo in Week 3; the source suggests looking for a bounce back from Herbert if the Chargers continue to play poorly.
Ridder's Falcons face the Packers in Week 3; the source notes uncertainty about what Ridder will do in this matchup.
Henry is a safe tight end start.
Kittle is pretty safe as a tight end start.
Helm is a safe and boring tight end option.
Kincaid is a definite must-start, especially this week if Coleman is out and DJ Moore is active; the source emphasizes he is a high-volume guy and recommends trading for him to get him going.
Goedert is a safe start in a good matchup; the source notes that receivers are getting nothing done, suggesting tight end is the target in this game.
Andrews is safe and should be started in a good matchup this week.
Hawkinson is a safe start at best, indicating limited upside but floor value.
Craft has done absolutely nothing through the first two weeks, indicating minimal usage and production.
Johnson has been solid with really high target volume; the source emphasizes that high target share is what you want out of a tight end and recommends getting him if available.
The source notes that Keon Coleman is banged up with what appears to be an ankle injury, creating uncertainty about his availability for Week 3.
The source notes that DJ Moore is banged up with a shoulder injury, creating uncertainty about his availability for Week 3.
The source indicates that if DJ Moore and Keon Coleman are out due to injury, Khalil Shakir should see increased opportunity and targets, positioning him as a potential start.
The source notes that Adonai Mitchell is 'kind of stepping up here' and has a good matchup versus Troy, suggesting emerging opportunity and upside.
The source recommends Garrett Wilson as 'obviously a start,' indicating he is a must-start option for Week 3.
The source recommends checking Mike Evans' injury designation before starting, noting he is part of a wide receiver by committee situation with the 49ers but has a good matchup versus Arizona.
The source characterizes Quentin Johnson as having 'done absolutely nothing' and notes he is 'dropping balls,' indicating poor performance and reliability issues.
The source states that Trey Harris 'has done absolutely nothing,' indicating he is not a viable fantasy option.
The source recommends to 'fire him up' Tyler Warren as a tight end option, particularly in the context of the Colts' receiver situation being problematic and Warren having a good matchup.
The source reports that Alec Pierce is believed to be going on IR, contributing to the source's assessment that the Colts receiver situation is a disaster.
The source expresses distrust in Keenan Allen with the Colts, stating 'I just don't trust Keenan Allen' and characterizing the Colts receiver situation as 'a disaster' with multiple roster moves and injuries.
The source notes that Nico Collins is banged up and recommends checking injury designation before starting, though acknowledges all Texans receivers have a good matchup.
The source mentions Bucky Irving as a running back option to consider in flex or RB2 decisions, noting that matchup difficulty should factor into the decision between him and other backs like Judkins.
The source notes that Jeremiah Love scored only 8 points last week and emphasizes that the team must utilize their first-round pick more if they want to win, implying Love should see increased usage and production going forward.
The source expresses concern about Braylon Allen's usage, stating 'I was seeing way too much Braylon Allen for my liking as well' and hopes to see less of him going forward, suggesting his role is eating into preferred running back touches.
The source recommends starting Breece Hall in Week 3, emphasizing that he must be started despite recent inconsistency. This is a direct start recommendation for the running back position.
The source expresses skepticism about Barkley's fantasy value, stating 'I don't have any Barkley stock and I think we've seen the best that Barkley can do.' This reflects a view that Barkley's peak performance has passed and he should be avoided in fantasy lineups.
Had a strange injury in the nerves of his neck or something, got out, came back in; the source has no Barkley stock and believes we've seen the best he can do, which is why he avoids him.
Had an average week last week with 11 points; still a must-start.
Coming alive last week with 19 points; has a good matchup versus Buffalo this week; the source is looking for another good game.
Coming off a hot week and then a down week; playing Indy with a good matchup; the source would start him.
Obviously a must-start now.
Described as 'what a bust'; the source predicted Achane wouldn't perform well in the Dolphins offense and he has been absolutely busting.
Obviously a must-start; been pretty solid the past couple weeks.
Still starting Javante Williams despite mid-range matchup.
Mid-range matchup; the source emphasizes the correct pronunciation of his name (Etienne, not Achane).
Obviously a start with a mid-range matchup.
Has more rushing attempts than Christian McCaffrey on the season despite McCaffrey's recent TD surge; expected to continue emerging as the season progresses while McCaffrey's workload is reduced.