Sun Sep 21 11:10:00 UTC 2025: **Fantasy Football Week 3: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em – Dak Prescott Poised for Big Week**

Fantasy football managers, get ready for Week 3 with insights from Justin Boone! Boone highlights players primed for success and those who might be best left on the bench.

**Quarterback Considerations:**

* **Start ‘Em:** Dak Prescott is set to explode against a vulnerable, injury-riddled Bears defense in a game with a high projected point total. Caleb Williams also faces a favorable matchup against the Cowboys’ defense. And Drake Maye should follow up last week’s QB3 performance with a favorable matchup against the Steelers.
* **Sit ‘Em:** Jared Goff faces a tough Ravens defense outdoors, a scenario where he’s historically struggled. Trevor Lawrence is facing a tougher Houston defense and Matthew Stafford is going to Philadelphia which is a poor matchup for fantasy quarterbacks.

**Running Back Insights:**

* **Start ‘Em:** Jordan Mason is expected to be the workhorse for the Vikings with injuries to other players. The Bengals are a favorable matchup. Kenneth Walker III should be a strong RB2 following an injury to Charbonnet. Javonte Williams faces a depleted Bears defense and Jaylen Warren could have success similar to Achane’s.
* **Sit ‘Em:** Melvin Dobbins faces his former team, the Chargers, who have been stingy against running backs. David Montgomery will have a tough time against the Ravens and Omarion Hampton hasn’t produced in fantasy football. Finally, TreVeyon Henderson took a hit to his playing time last week.

**Wide Receiver Recommendations:**

* **Start ‘Em:** Zay Flowers has emerged as a key target for the Ravens and is becoming a must-start. Rome Odunze should perform well in a potential high-scoring match with the Cowboys. Jakobi Meyers consistently produces solid numbers, and Ricky Pearsall has a boom potential with Arizona’s secondary struggling with injuries.
* **Sit ‘Em:** Tee Higgins’ value is uncertain with Joe Burrow’s injury, especially against a tough Vikings defense. DeVonta Smith is unlikely to break out against the Rams. Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman face a tough Packers defense, and Hollywood Brown’s role is diminishing with Xavier Worthy’s return.

**Tight End Advice:**

* **Start ‘Em:** Zach Ertz is a reliable producer, especially with Mariota potentially starting. Juwan Johnson is seeing high volume and has a great matchup against the Seahawks. Jake Ferguson is also seeing high volume.
* **Sit ‘Em:** Mark Andrews is in a slump, and his role could be threatened by the return of Isaiah Likely. T.J. Hockenson is struggling to return to form and Hunter Henry’s usage declined in Week 2.

For more detailed rankings and analysis, consult Boone’s Week 3 rankings. Good luck with your fantasy matchups!

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