Week 3 Fantasy Projections: Every Position

• The Week 3 projection board shows Eddy Pineiro leads kickers at 9.9 PPR (points per reception) points.
• Josh Allen tops quarterbacks at 23.6 PPR points.
• Jahmyr Gibbs paces running backs at 25.3 PPR points.
• Trey McBride heads tight ends at 16.5 PPR points.
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads receivers at 20.8 PPR points.

Week 3 K Projections

Eddy Pineiro (SF K) ranks first at 9.9 PPR points. San Francisco stalls in the red zone, giving him extra attempts.

Brandon Aubrey (DAL K) ranks second at 9.7 points; Jason Myers (SEA K) ranks third at 9.4 points. Ka'imi Fairbairn (HOU K) ranks fourth at 9.3 points; Cameron Dicker (LAC K) ranks fifth at 9.1 points.

Week 3 QB Projections

Josh Allen (BUF QB) ranks first at 23.6 PPR points. Buffalo's offense runs through him, making him a weekly ceiling play.

Lamar Jackson (BAL QB) ranks second at 21.1 points; Brock Purdy (SF QB) ranks third at 20.8 points. Jalen Hurts (PHI QB) ranks fourth at 19.8 points; Patrick Mahomes (KC QB) ranks fifth at 19.6 points.

Week 3 RB Projections

Jahmyr Gibbs (DET RB) ranks first at 25.3 PPR points. Detroit's passing game boosts his PPR floor.

Kenneth Walker III (KC RB) ranks second at 21 points; Christian McCaffrey (SF RB) ranks third at 20.9 points. Jonathan Taylor (IND RB) ranks fourth at 20.6 points; Bijan Robinson (ATL RB) ranks fifth at 19.5 points.

Week 3 TE Projections

Trey McBride (AZ TE) ranks first at 16.5 PPR points. Arizona targets him heavily in the red zone.

Brock Bowers (LV TE) ranks second at 14.2 points; Travis Kelce (KC TE) ranks third at 12.7 points. George Kittle (SF TE) ranks fourth at 12.7 points; Tyler Warren (IND TE) ranks fifth at 12.3 points.

Week 3 WR Projections

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA WR) ranks first at 20.8 PPR points. Seattle's new scheme features him as the primary slot option.

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET WR) ranks second at 19.9 points; Ja'Marr Chase (CIN WR) ranks third at 18.9 points. Justin Jefferson (MIN WR) ranks fourth at 18.3 points; Chris Olave (NO WR) ranks fifth at 17.8 points.

See our Week 3 RB rankings and Week 3 QB sleepers for deeper dives.

Week 3 FAQ

Who is the top projected kicker in Week 3? Eddy Pineiro (SF K) leads at 9.9 PPR points.

Who is the top projected quarterback in Week 3? Josh Allen (BUF QB) leads at 23.6 PPR points.

Who is the top projected running back in Week 3? Jahmyr Gibbs (DET RB) leads at 25.3 PPR points.

Who is the top projected tight end in Week 3? Trey McBride (AZ TE) leads at 16.5 PPR points.

Who is the top projected wide receiver in Week 3? Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA WR) leads at 20.8 PPR points.

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Every projection above comes from the Week 3 projection board in the Week 3 pack.

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