Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Week 3 Players to Upgrade & Tough Matchups

Fantasy football start ’em sit ’em strategy is a pivotal part of the game. It revolves around the weekly challenge of deciding which players from your fantasy team should be in action and who should take a backseat. These decisions are influenced by a range of factors, including match-ups, player injuries, and recent performance.

“Start ’em” signifies players who deserve a spot in your starting lineup because they either have favorable match-ups or have been in great form recently. Conversely, “sit ’em” refers to players who should be benched because they are facing tough opponents or have shown inconsistent performance.

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To make informed choices, it’s crucial to delve into statistics, consider expert opinions, and gain insights into player conditions. However, fantasy football start ’em sit ’em always have an element of unpredictability. Even the most promising players can have off-days, while underappreciated ones can unexpectedly shine.

Therefore, maintaining flexibility and being open to adjusting your fantasy football start ’em sit ’em decisions during the season is essential.

Continuously keeping tabs on player news and updates and evaluating your team’s overall performance can help you optimize your fantasy football experience. Ultimately, your fantasy team’s success hinges on your ability to determine which players to start and sit each week accurately.

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Fantasy Football Week 3: Quarterbacks

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Must Starts

#	Player	Points
1	Josh Allen	21.6
2	Lamar Jackson	20.7
3	Jalen Hurts	20.3
4	Joe Burrow	20.1
5	Kyler Murray	19.2
6	Jayden Daniels	18.6
7	Patrick Mahomes	18.5
8	C.J. Stroud	17.9
9	Anthony Richardson	17.5
10	Dak Prescott	17.3

Must Avoid

Some players who have fallen out of the top-20 Fantasy Quarterback Rankings include: Kirk Cousins (Falcons), Daniel Jones (Giants), and Bo 🔜Nix (Broncos).

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Fantasy Football Week 3: Running Backs

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Must Starts

#	Player	FF Pts
1	Breece Hall	20.9
2	Bijan Robinson	18.4
3	Jordan Mason	18.3
4	Saquon Barkley	17.3
5	Alvin Kamara	16.7
6	James Cook	16.4
7	De’Von Achane	15.5
8	Jonathan Taylor	15.3
9	Jahmyr Gibbs	15.3
10	Tony Pollard	14.6
11	Derrick Henry	14.5
12	Josh Jacobs	14.1
13	James Conner	13.9
14	Brian Robinson	13.9
15	Kyren Williams	13.9
16	David Montgomery	13.7
17	Travis Etienne	13.6
18	Aaron Jones	13.5
19	Rhamondre Stevenson	13.5
20	Zach Charbonnet	13.5
21	Rachaad White	13.2
22	J.K. Dobbins	12.9
23	Zamir White	12.8
24	Devin Singletary	12.8
25	D’Andre Swift	12.7
26	Zack Moss	12.7

Must Avoid

Some players who have fallen out of the top 36 Fantasy Running Back ღRankings include Ja🐻ylen Warren (Steelers), Tyler Allgeier (Falcons), and Justice Hill (Ravens). 

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Fantasy Football Week 3: Wide Receivers

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Must Starts

#	Player	FF Pts
1	CeeDee Lamb	15.6
2	Ja’Marr Chase	15.3
3	Justin Jefferson	15.3
4	DeVonta Smith	14.9
5	Amon-Ra St. Brown	14.4
6	Rashee Rice	13
7	Nico Collins	12.8
8	Marvin Harrison Jr.	12.6
9	Brandon Aiyuk	12.6
10	Mike Evans	12.6
11	Garrett Wilson	12.5
12	Davante Adams	12.4
13	DK Metcalf	12.4
14	Chris Godwin	12.3
15	Tyreek Hill	12.3
16	D.J. Moore	12.1
17	Malik Nabers	12.1
18	Chris Olave	12
19	Rashid Shaheed	11.7
20	Jameson Williams	10.8
21	Drake London	10.8
22	Zay Flowers	10.7
23	Stefon Diggs	10.5
24	Michael Pittman Jr.	10.5
25	Calvin Ridley	10.3
26	Brian Thomas Jr.	10.2
27	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	9.5
28	George Pickens	9.4
29	Khalil Shakir	9.4
30	Xavier Worthy	9.4
31	Jaylen Waddle	9.2
32	Terry McLaurin	9.2
33	Tank Dell	9.1
34	Diontae Johnson	9.1
35	Alec Pierce	8.8
36	Christian Kirk	8.7

Must Avoid

Some players who have fallen out of the top-36 Fantasy Wide Receiver Rankings include: Joshua Palmer (Chargers), Allen Lazard✅ (Jets), and Keon Coleman (Bills). 

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Fantasy Football Week 3: Tight Ends

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Must Starts

#	Player	FF Pts
1	George Kittle	12.3
2	Trey McBride	10.7
3	Brock Bowers	10.5
4	Sam LaPorta	10.1
5	Travis Kelce	10
6	Mark Andrews	8.8
7	Kyle Pitts	8.1
8	Dalton Kincaid	7.7
9	Mike Gesicki	7.7
10	Isaiah Likely	7.7

Must Avoid

Some players who have fal𝓡len out of the top-20 Fantasy Tight End Rankings include: Noah Fant (Seahawks), Cade Otton (Buccaneers), and Noah Gray (Chiefs). 

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Fantasy Football Week 3: Kickers

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Must Starts

#	Player	FF Pts
1	Evan McPherson	8.2
2	Jake Moody	8
3	Justin Tucker	7.9
4	Brandon Aubrey	7.8
5	Tyler Bass	7.8
6	Harrison Butker	7.7
7	Jake Elliott	7.6
8	Jake Bates	7.6
9	Jason Myers	7.6
10	Blake Grupe	7.6

Must Avoid

Some options who have fallജen out of the top-20 Fantasy Rankings include: Nick Folk (Titans), Will Reichard (Vikings), and Chris Boswell (Steelers).

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