Whether you're 2-0, 0-2, or 1-1, it's still too early in the fantasy football season to definitively gauge the strength of your squad. As seasoned fantasy owners and NFL fans, it's crucial to recognize that the week-to-week unpredictability of the league is mirrored in the realm of the fantasy world. Our Week 3 fantasy WR PPR rankings aim to guide you in the right direction by pinpointing the right pass-catchers for your start 'em, sit 'em decisions.
When it comes to week-to-week variance, look no further than Brandon Aiyuk's first two weeks. The wideout finished as the overall WR2 in Week 1 following an eight-catch, 129-yard, two-TD effort, then proceeded to post 7.43 points playing second fiddle to Deebo Samuel in Week 2.
Unless your name is Puka Nacua, week-to-week variance is inevitable. As a new week approaches, maintain an optimistic approach, embracing the thrill of possibilities and potential for fantasy greatness.
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Who are the best fantasy WRs Week 3?
Following his 11-catch, 159-yard showing where he was also inches away from a TD, Justin Jefferson (vs. Chargers) is our No. 1 WR for Week 3. Points should be plentiful against the Chargers, as Jefferson has a legitimate chance to replicate his Week 2 output.
WEEK 3 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Tyreek Hill (vs. Broncos) slots in at No. 2, and while he's essentially matchup-proof, there's a chance Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II holds him in check for Hill's standards. We still have faith Ja'Marr Chase (vs. Rams) will break out against an exploitable Rams secondary, as Joe Burrow's still targeting him at a high clip.
PPR beasts Amon-Ra St. Brown (vs. Falcons) and Stefon Diggs (@ Commanders) both sit as bona fide top-five fantasy plays this week after each wideout saw seven targets in Week 2. Neither reached paydirt, but both could easily record a receiving TD in Week 3 as go-to red-zone options.
WEEK 3 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Who are the best fantasy WR sleepers, waiver pickups Week 3?
Regarding this week's crop of waiver wire adds, Detroit’s Josh Reynolds (vs. Falcons) looks like the Lions' No. 2 wideout. Reynolds' five-catch, 66-yard, two-touchdown effort against Seattle will result in an increase in his roster percentage ahead of Week 3, and he can work as a WR3 or flex.
Christian Watson's potential return from a hamstring injury lowers the ceiling of Packers' rookie Jayden Reed (vs. Saints), but his high snap share and four-catch, 37-yard, two-TD effort against Atlanta in Week 2 makes him an appealing add.
Fellow rookie Tank Dell (@ Jaguars) already has a strong rapport with C.J. Stroud. In a Houston offense that’s going to pass at a high rate in negative game scripts, Dell's more than worthy of a bench spot and potential start at flex this week.
Other Week 3 waiver wire additions and sleepers include Josh Downs (@ Ravens), Marvin Mims (@ Dolphins), Tutu Atwell (@ Bengals), Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore (vs. Bears), and Adam Thielen (@ Seahawks), but the only two we'd consider starting are Atwell and Moore.
WEEK 3 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em
Who are the biggest potential WR busts Week 3?
We'd be hesitant to start Marquise Brown and Rondale Moore (vs. Cowboys), Romeo Doubs (vs. Saints), Allen Lazard (vs. Patriots), Treylon Burks (@ Browns), and JuJu Smith-Schuster (@ Jets) in challenging Week 3 matchups.
Outside of Brown, none of these WRs see a reliable enough target share to warrant starting them as a WR3/flex against some of the league's best coverage units. The same can be said for Jahan Dotson (vs. Bills), Kendrick Bourne (@ Jets), Courtland Sutton (@ Dolphins), and Rashid Shaheed (@ Packers).
WEEK 3 DFS:
DK lineup | FD lineup | Best values | Best stacks
What are the biggest WR injuries Week 3?
In Week 2 Christian Watson (hamstring), Diontae Johnson (hamstring), Brandin Cooks (knee), and Jakobi Meyers (head) all landed on their squads' inactive lists. Of these banged-up pass catchers, Watson's the only WR we've included in our initial rankings, as we expect Green Bay's WR1 to make his season debut in Week 3. For the time being, we've left out Johnson, but will monitor their statuses as the week progresses.
In Week 2, we saw Davante Adams (head), Jaylen Waddle (head), Garrett Wilson (undisclosed), Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle), and Darnell Mooney (knee) each exit their games with injuries. For now, we've kept Adams, Waddle, Wilson, and Mooney in our initial Week 3 rankings but took out Beckham Jr.
We'll be updating these WR PPR rankings throughout the week, so check back for the latest player movement and analysis.
Fantasy WR PPR Rankings Week 3: Who to start, sit at wide receiver
Rankings based on PPR scoring formats
Rank Player
1 Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. Chargers
2 Tyreek Hill, Dolphins vs. Broncos
3 Stefon Diggs, Bills @ Commanders
4 Davante Adams, Raiders vs. Steelers
5 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. Falcons
6 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ Cardinals
7 Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals vs. Rams
8 Calvin Ridley, Jaguars vs. Texans
9 A.J. Brown, Eagles @ Buccaneers
10 Chris Olave, Saints @ Packers
11 Keenan Allen, Chargers @ Vikings
12 DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Buccaneers
13 Puka Nacua, Rams @ Bengals
14 DK Metcalf, Seahawks vs. Panthers
15 Deebo Samuel, 49ers vs. Giants
16 Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Eagles
17 Tee Higgins, Bengals vs. Rams
18 Mike Williams, Chargers @ Vikings
19 Tyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. Panthers
20 Zay Flowers, Ravens vs. Colts
21 Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Patriots
22 Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Bills
23 George Pickens, Steelers @ Raiders
24 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Ravens
25 DeAndre Hopkins, Titans @ Browns
26 DJ Moore, Bears @ Chiefs
27 Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Eagles
28 Jerry Jeudy, Broncos @ Dolphins
29 Amari Cooper, Browns vs. Titans
30 Michael Thomas, Saints @ Packers
31 Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Texans
32 Drake London, Falcons @ Lions
33 Nico Collins, Texans @ Jaguars
34 Jordan Addison, Vikings vs. Chargers
35 Gabe Davis, Bills @ Commanders
36 Marquise Brown, Cardinals vs.Cowboys
37 Jahan Dotson, Commanders vs. Bills
38 Tutu Atwell, Rams @ Bengals
39 Romeo Doubs, Packers vs. Saints
40 Jayden Reed, Packers vs. Saints
41 Treylon Burks, Titans @ Browns
42 Jakobi Meyers, Raiders @ Bills
43 Courtland Sutton, Broncos @ Dolphins
44 Tank Dell, Texans @ Jaguars
45 Elijah Moore, Browns vs. Titans
46 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks vs. Panthers
47 Skyy Moore, Chiefs vs. Bears
48 Rashid Shaheed, Saints @ Packers
49 Kadarius Toney, Chiefs vs. Bears
50 Josh Reynolds, Lions vs. Falcons
51 Adam Thielen, Panthers @ Seahawks
52 Braxton Berrios, Dolphins vs. Broncos
53 Brandin Cooks, Cowboys @ Cardinals
54 Kendrick Bourne, Patriots @ Jets
55 Rondale Moore, Cardinals vs. Cowboys
56 Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Rams
57 Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. Bills
58 Robert Woods, Texans @ Jaguars
59 Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ Cardinals
60 Allen Lazard, Jets vs. Patriots
61 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs vs. Bears
62 Mack Hollins, Falcons @ Lions
63 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns vs. Titans
64 Joshua Palmer, Chargers @ Vikings
65 K.J. Osborn, Vikings vs. Chargers
66 Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Chiefs
67 JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots @ Jets
68 Rashee Rice, Chiefs vs. Bears
69 Van Jefferson, Rams @ Bengals
70 Allen Robinson II, Steelers @ Raiders
71 Josh Downs, Colts @ Ravens
72 Isaiah Hodgins, Giants @ 49ers
73 Darius Slayton, Giants @ 49ers
74 Rashod Bateman, Ravens vs. Colts
75 Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos @ Dolphins
76 River Cracraft, Dolphins vs. Broncos
77 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans @ Browns
78 Alec Pierce, Colts @ Ravens
79 Cedrick Wilson, Dolphins vs. Broncos
80 Calvin Austin III, Steelers @ Raiders
81 DJ Chark, Panthers @ Seahawks
82 Quentin Johnston, Chargers @ Vikings
83 Jonathan Mingo, Panthers @ Seahawks
84 Jalin Hyatt, Giants @ 49ers
85 Brandon Johnson, Broncos @ Dolphins
86 DeVante Parker, Patriots @ Jets
87 Michael Wilson, Cardinals vs. Cowboys
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