NFL Week 3 Picks & Predictions: Every Game + Fantasy Start/Sit Advice!

Mitchell is actively contributing to the Jets' offense, recording 12 targets in the previous week. The source highlights him as part of the Jets' good offensive pieces heading into their matchup against the Lions.

Mitchell had 12 targets last week, indicating significant offensive involvement for the Jets tight end in their passing game.

Pierce is back on injured reserve with an ankle injury; the source notes that ankle injuries can be season-ending and advises avoiding him despite his talent and recent contract extension.

Henderson has pulled away as the primary back with 16 carries to Stevenson's six, indicating he is the lead back in the Patriots backfield.

The source criticizes Baker Mayfield's Week 2 performance, noting he was not utilizing his receivers effectively. The source watched the first half and did not see Emeka or Godwin catch a ball, suggesting Mayfield was not throwing to his receivers. A respected bettor texted the source saying "I think Baker Mayfield got paid and quit," referencing his three fumbles in Week 1 and poor performance in Week 2.

Hall is cited as one of the Jets' good offensive pieces heading into their matchup against the Lions, part of a roster the source believes has solid talent to potentially upset the favored Lions.

Hall is identified as one of the Jets' good offensive pieces in a game where the source suggests the Jets could pull off an upset against the Lions; the Jets have a really good offensive line supporting their running game.

The source expresses extreme frustration with Thomas's performance, noting he dropped six passes in Week 2 against Denver despite Trevor Lawrence targeting him deep twice per drive; the source believes Thomas has great physical talent but cannot catch the ball reliably and suggests he should be cut or traded, calling him a 'bum' who 'sucks.'

The source groups Brian Thomas Jr. with other elite college prospects (Marvin Harrison Jr., Tate) who are underperforming in the NFL. Despite being top prospects coming out of college, Thomas Jr. is described as doing nothing in the NFL, which the source finds shocking and disappointing.

Young has been looking good through the first two weeks; he is a start candidate in Week 3 against the Browns.

Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and is not expected to play in Week 3; the source notes his dramatic reaction to the injury contrasts with Jackson Dart's composure.

Ward is not a good quarterback; he has limited Carnell Tate's production in the first two weeks, though the Titans' soft secondary in Week 3 could provide an opportunity for improvement.

The Eagles defense has not played well; they allowed Cam Ward to have some big gains in a recent matchup, including allowing a 27-yard run on third-and-23 by the Spears. This defensive weakness is relevant context for the Eagles-Bears game.

Tate has done nothing in the first two weeks and is disappointing; he has been hampered by poor quarterback play from Cooper Rush and Cam Ward, who is not a good NFL quarterback; however, Week 3 against the Titans' soft secondary could be a potential breakout opportunity.

Case Keenum, 39 years old, may start for the Bears against the Eagles if backup Vagent cannot play due to a concussion. The source notes that if any 39-year-old were to step in as a starter for the first time, Ben Johnson's offensive scheme would be ideal because Johnson is like McVay—he gets his scheme guys open and can establish a great running game. Chicago's offensive line is ranked number one, which would help protect Keenum.

The source notes that Godwin did not catch a ball in the first half of the Buccaneers' Week 2 game, citing Baker Mayfield's poor decision-making and failure to utilize his receivers effectively.

Watson's Week 1 performance is not sustainable; Matthew Golden is the true emerging receiver in the Packers offense and would have dominated Week 1 if not for heavy defensive coverage, making Watson a fade going forward.

Njoku is out, making him the last tight end remaining unavailable for the Chargers, which opens opportunities for other pass catchers.

Boston has emerged as the Browns' top receiver with big-play ability; he is a start candidate in Week 3 against the Panthers and could have another big game given Carolina's leaky run defense.

The source wants to play Henry in the Cowboys-Ravens game in Brazil and plans to use him in DFS, though notes the international venue presents injury risk given field conditions and past incidents like Jordan Love's slip injury in Brazil.

Watson was poor in Week 1 and only marginally better in Week 2; while he improved against Tampa's weak defense, he is not significantly better than backup quarterbacks like Cooper Rush, making him a risky play in Week 3 against the Panthers.

London had multiple plays in Week 2 where he could have scored touchdowns but appeared to slip or run out of bounds; the source questions whether London was instructed not to score, though acknowledges it's difficult to determine intent in real time; he had a big play that led to him being the leading receiver in Week 3.

London went off in Week 3 after Michael Panix replaced Cooper Rush at quarterback; while Panix is not an elite quarterback, he is a professional upgrade over Rush, enabling London to produce; this demonstrates the impact of quarterback quality on receiver performance.

Nabers is looking pretty good and could have a big game against the Bills, benefiting from potential garbage-time volume if the Chargers fall behind.

Wilson is identified as one of the Jets' good offensive pieces in a game where the source suggests the Jets could pull off an upset against the Lions; the Jets have a really good offensive line supporting their passing game.

Chase showed inconsistency in the first two weeks: looked garbage in week one, bounced back in week two; the source criticizes his week one performance as unacceptable for a big-name receiver, highlighting the volatility of elite wide receivers compared to running backs.

Winston was awful against the Rams in Week 2 but is expected to play much better in Week 3 against the Titans, whose defense is significantly weaker than the Rams'; this could lead to a sneaky shootout with good fantasy production.

Goff faces the Jets in week three, who are coached by Aaron Glenn—a defensive strategist who knows Goff's weaknesses intimately from years of practice-level familiarity. Despite the Lions being favored, Glenn's defensive game plan could exploit Goff's tendencies.

Love is being underutilized by the Cardinals despite being a first-round pick; the source theorizes the team is preserving him for next year when they expect to be competitive, rather than running him into the ground in a non-contending year, which hurts his fantasy value in 2026.

The source believes Herbert could have a good fantasy game against the Bills despite facing Josh Allen and a strong defense, citing potential garbage-time volume if Buffalo gets out to an early lead, similar to how Jared Goff performed in Week 2.

Herbert is in a hot seat with the Chargers struggling offensively. While some attribute blame to Mike McDaniel's complex scheme and offensive line penalties, the source notes Herbert hasn't adapted well to the play-calling, suggesting shared responsibility for the team's poor performance.

Walker has an injury history and the source does not believe his current production is sustainable; while some believe he could win MVP or Offensive Player of the Year, the source is skeptical of his long-term viability as a lead back.

The source expresses a strong negative personal opinion of Kyler Murray, stating "I hope he falls on his face again" and "I don't like that guy. I don't like him at all." The source references blocking him on social media during Murray's rookie year, which has colored his view of the quarterback.

The source wants to play Jackson in the Cowboys-Ravens game in Brazil and plans to use him in DFS, though acknowledges the international venue presents injury risk given field conditions and past incidents like Jordan Love's slip injury in Brazil.

Fields was targeted by Jameis Winston when he entered the game in Week 2; he is worth monitoring as a potential breakout candidate in Week 3 against the Titans.

Mariota is playing against the Seahawks, described as the best defense in the NFL, while the Commanders' offensive line is severely compromised with Tunsol out and Sam Cosme dealing with a concussion; the source suggests this could be a 35-point blowout.

The source expresses severe disappointment in Harrison Jr.'s performance through Week 2, calling him "on the hot seat" and "such a bum." Despite being an elite college prospect, he has only one catch more than the speaker through two games and has failed to produce after one strong game against the Rams in Week 2 of his rookie year. The source notes Michael Wilson has been the better Cardinals receiver for nearly a year, making Harrison Jr. difficult to trust in fantasy.

Golden has outgained Christian Watson in receiving yards in both Week 2 and Week 3; his route running and big-play ability are emerging, including a 45-yard catch in Week 3; he would have led receivers in both games if not for defensive coverage or other receivers' big plays, positioning him as the true Packers receiver to own.

The source notes that Michael Wilson has been the better Cardinals receiver compared to Marvin Harrison Jr. for almost a year, suggesting he has established himself as a more reliable target in the Cardinals offense.

Evans did not practice and the source warned against drafting him due to his age (33), long injury history, and the injury-prone Buccaneers situation; injuries will only worsen as he ages.

The source mentions Evans as one of several 49ers players dealing with injuries heading into Week 3, noting that these injuries could allow the Cardinals to keep the game closer than expected.

Nakua did not practice Thursday and is unlikely to play Week 3 against the Broncos; he has a history of injuries and potential suspension risk from offseason conduct, making him a risky draft pick despite high draft capital.

Puka is sitting out the Rams-Broncos game. The source notes he will still get fed when he returns, and the question is whether he can tame off Pat Sertain.

Johnston could benefit from garbage-time volume if the Bills get out to an early lead, as the Chargers may need to throw frequently to catch up.

Johnson has been dropping passes in recent games, contributing to the Chargers' offensive struggles. The source cites specific drops as part of the broader offensive line and execution issues plaguing the team.

Judkins has a favorable matchup against Carolina's leaky run defense in Week 3 and this is the week to break him out; he is a start candidate.

Stevenson fumbled twice in Week 2 against the Steelers, including at the goal line, leading to his benching in favor of Ronnie Henderson; he has a history of fumbling issues and the Patriots have now transitioned away from him, though the team has shown loyalty to him in the past.

Stevenson will still get six to eight carries even if Henderson is the primary back, and may see goal-line work; however, Henderson currently has a significant edge with 16 carries to Stevenson's six, suggesting Henderson is pulling away as the lead back.

The source calls Barkley washed up and says he looks terrible in the Eagles-Bears matchup. Barkley came out with a stinger or nerve issue from his neck and shoulder area and sat out, then returned for just one play—a suspicious sequence that the source questions as potentially involving sportsbook manipulation to avoid injury payouts. Tank Bigsby looks significantly better than Barkley. None of the Eagles running backs (Barkley, Bigsby, or a third option) practiced this week, creating uncertainty about who will play.

Tank Bigsby looks significantly better than Saquon Barkley in the Eagles-Bears matchup. However, none of the Eagles running backs practiced this week, creating uncertainty about playing time distribution.

Harris could benefit from garbage-time volume if the Bills get out to an early lead, as the Chargers may need to throw frequently to catch up.