Fantasy football Player Projections: Breaking down Week 3

Colin Kaepernick struggled against the Seahawks in Week 2, but he should rebound against the Colts, even with their trade for running back Trent Richardson.

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Fantasy Player Projections: Week 3

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Quarterbacks

• 1. 1

  3. Colin

     Kaepernick

     49ers vs Colts

     QB

  4. PASS YDS324

  5. PASS TD2

  6. INT0

  7. RUSH YDS42

  8. RUSH TD1

  The Seahawks embarrassed Kaepernick last week, but he'll bounce back in a big way against an inferior opponent.
• 1. 2

  3. Russell

     Wilson

     Seahawks vs Jaguars

     QB

  4. PASS YDS297

  5. PASS TD2

  6. INT0

  7. RUSH YDS43

  8. RUSH TD1

  Wilson struggled against the 49ers, but then the Seahawks didn't need him to light it up for the win. He'll bounce back strong against lowly Jacksonville.
• 1. 3

  3. Peyton

     Manning

     Broncos vs Raiders

     QB

  4. PASS YDS354

  5. PASS TD4

  6. INT0

  7. RUSH YDS0

  8. RUSH TD0

  Manning became the first player in NFL history to throw for nine touchdowns without an interception in the first two weeks of the season. The train will keep right on rolling this week.

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Running Backs

• 1. 1

  3. Jamaal

     Charles

     Chiefs at Eagles

     RB

  4. RUSH YDS101

  5. RUSH TD1

  6. REC YDS54

  7. REC TD1

  After going away from him early last week, Andy Reid will make sure to feed Charles early and often against the Eagles. It'll result in his biggest game of the season to date.
• 1. 2

  3. Matt

     Forte

     Bears at Steelers

     RB

  4. RUSH YDS97

  5. RUSH TD1

  6. REC YDS52

  7. REC TD1

  Forte put up a huge game last week, racking up 161 yards from scrimmage and 11 receptions. Expect more of the same this week.
• 1. 3

  3. Marshawn

     Lynch

     Seahawks vs Jaguars

     RB

  4. RUSH YDS124

  5. RUSH TD2

  6. REC YDS21

  7. REC TD0

  Lynch ground out 98 yards and two scores on 28 carries against San Francisco. It'll be a little easier for him this week.

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Wide Receivers

• 1. 1

  3. Calvin

     Johnson

     Lions at Redskins

     WR

  4. REC YDS163

  5. REC TD2

  That's more like it. After just four catches for 30 yards in Week 1, Johnson had six receptions for 116 yards and a score last week. He'll keep it rolling against Washington.
• 1. 2

  3. Demaryius

     Thomas

     Broncos vs Raiders

     WR

  4. REC YDS118

  5. REC TD2

  After a quiet day against the Giants, Thomas will once again be a beast in Week 3.
• 1. 3

  3. A.J.

     Green

     Bengals vs Packers

     WR

  4. REC YDS125

  5. REC TD1

  The Steelers held Green to six catches for just 41 yards last week. I'm willing to bet he makes up for that against the Packers.

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Tight Ends

• 1. 1

  3. Jimmy

     Graham

     Saints vs Cardinals

     TE

  4. REC YDS105

  5. REC TD1

  I knew exactly what Graham did last week since I played him in one of my most important leagues, and I still did a double-take when I saw his stats again writing these projections. He'll have another huge day against Arizona.
• 1. 2

  3. Jared

     Cook

     Rams at Cowboys

     TE

  4. REC YDS84

  5. REC TD1

  Cook may have only caught one pass last week, but he had six targets. He's always going to be one of the focal points of this offense.
• 1. 3

  3. Vernon

     Davis

     49ers vs Colts

     TE

  4. REC YDS82

  5. REC TD1

  Seattle totally negated the San Francisco passing game, but I'm betting it gets back on track this week.

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Kickers

• 1. 1

  3. Justin

     Tucker

     Ravens vs Texans

     K

  4. PAT1

  5. FG4

  As far as a fantasy kicker goes, Tucker was essentially shut out last week. I think he'll make up for that in a big way against Houston.
• 1. 2

  3. David

     Akers

     Lions at Redskins

     K

  4. PAT3

  5. FG3

  Washington's defense has been a sieve, giving kickers plenty of scoring opportunities. That will continue with Akers' big day Sunday.
• 1. 3

  3. Rob

     Bironas

     Titans vs Chargers

     K

  4. PAT2

  5. FG3

  Thanks to an offense that is having trouble punching the ball into the end zone, Bironas will have a big day Sunday.

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Defenses

• 1. 1

  3. 49ers

     vs Colts

     49ers vs Colts

     DEFENSE

  4. PTS ALLOWED17

  5. SACKS3

  6. INT2

  7. TD1

  The Niners shut down Russell Wilson and sacked him four times. Coming off a loss, expect a huge performance at home.
• 1. 2

  3. Seahawks

     vs Jaguars

     Seahawks vs Jaguars

     DEFENSE

  4. PTS ALLOWED0

  5. SACKS6

  6. INT3

  7. TD0

  They shut down Cam Newton. They shut down Colin Kaepernick. What do you think they're going to do to Chad Henne or Blaine Gabbert. This is going to be a laugher.
• 1. 3

  3. Bengals

     vs Packers

     Bengals vs Packers

     DEFENSE

  4. PTS ALLOWED24

  5. SACKS1

  6. INT1

  7. TD1

  Cincinnati rebounded from a ho-hum Week 1 performance to register two sacks, two takeaways and 10 points allowed against the Steelers. You'll want to start this defense every week if it's on your roster.

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