2024 NFL Week 3 Depth Charts, Projections, and Cheat Sheets (Updated ~ 9/20 @ 9:30 PM)
2024 NFL Week 3 Depth Charts, Projections, and Cheat Sheets (Updated ~ 9/20 @ 9:30 PM)
The above link is free for all to view in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. I will overwrite this document when I update and add the time and date of the changes. Remember, I’m making projections that come out as rankings. They will help with some start/sit decisions as the back end of your roster, but the difference in a winning play tends to fall on who scores the touchdowns each week. I ride my star players to a fault, with the goal of drafting a team with the least number of lineup decisions, which isn’t easy due to injuries and coaches controlling each player’s playing time.
Justin Herbert, LAC
Justin Herbert doesn’t have any passing yards projections at DraftKings Sportsbook, making him a true game-time decision for tomorrow. If he doesn’t play, the Chargers' whole offensive profile will be updated tomorrow.
Green Bay Quarterback
The Packers have yet to name a starting quarterback for their matchup against the Titans. If Jordan Love plays, it will be a win for all receiving options for Green Bay. I’ll update this offense when I see someone listed with passing yards via the sportsbooks.
Taysom Hill, NO
I don’t expect Taysom Hill to play this week, even with a questionable listing by his name on the Saints depth chart. Anyone expecting to start him this week should be looking for someone to play at tight end (not eligible for the position in all formats).
San Francisco 49ers Offense
The 49ers will be without Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey, and George Kittle in the third week of the NFL season. Their offense had a sharp decline in overall outlook for Week 3, even with a favorable matchup on the road vs. a banged-up Rams team. Los Angeles should focus on slowing down the run game while doubling Brandon Aiyuk as much as possible. Can they execute this plan? Based on this game’s over/under (43.5), San Fran is on a path to score about four to five times (two field goals and three TDs or three field goals and two TDs). Jauan Jennings gets a significant upgrade in his opportunity, but I’m still leary of a Week 1 ankle issue (he limped off the field a couple of times).
Tee Higgins, CIN
Higgins has an over/under of 44.5 receiving yards at DraftKings, giving the fantasy market to start him on Sunday.
Cam Akers, HOU
With Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce out this week, Akers looks poised to make a run at 20 touches. Last week, he was outsnapped 33 to 13 by Dare Ogunbowale, so the coaching staff may view this backfield differently. The Texans have a high-scoring profile, suggesting Akers is a DFS value and must start in the season-long contest. Dare Ogunbowale is a contrarian cover. This week's winning side of the Houston offense should come from the passing game and their strength at wide receiver.
Kansas City Chiefs Backfield
When in doubt about the best play at running back in PPR formats, it’s always best to lean on the pass-catching back in coin-flip decisions. Samaje Perine was an excellent injury cover multiple times for Joe Mixon in Cincinnati, and the Chiefs have shown a desire to feature their running backs in the passing game in the red zone over the past few seasons (2021 - 90/824/5, 2022 - 89/826/12, and 2023 - 89/658/5). Carson Steele will require a rushing score to fill his fantasy bucket.
Raheem Mostert, MIA
In the second run of the projections, I downgraded him to out in Week 3. Miami will lean on De’Von Achane while rotating in Jeff Wilson and Jaylen Wright.
Jordan Addison, MIN
The Vikings have ruled him out for Week 3 with an ankle issue. Jalen Nailor gets a slight bump in his projections.