Digest

This podcast episode delves into the world of fantasy football, providing insights and analysis for Week 3. The hosts begin by discussing the latest injury updates, highlighting concerns surrounding Cooper Kupp's high ankle sprain and Nico Collins' hip and foot injuries. They then move on to their top quarterback starts, favoring Joe Burrow against Washington due to their weak secondary. The discussion extends to running backs, with Tony Pollard against Green Bay being a popular choice due to Green Bay's run-funneling defense. They also analyze wide receiver starts, highlighting Chris Olave against Philadelphia as a strong option due to Philadelphia's struggles against wide receivers. The hosts then discuss tight end starts, favoring Brock Bowers against Carolina due to his high target share and the Panthers' weak defense. The podcast then shifts to fantasy forecasts for specific matchups, analyzing the potential for Deshaun Watson to have a good game against the Giants' weak defense, Josh Jacobs to have a big game against the Titans' weak defense, and Anthony Richardson to have a breakout game against the Bears' strong defense. They also discuss the fantasy prospects of running backs JK Dobbins, Gus Edwards, and Justice Hill, debating whether Dobbins' recent performance justifies his high price tag and whether Edwards is a viable option despite his limited touches. The hosts also analyze the fantasy football prospects of wide receivers Lad McConkey and Joshua Palmer, acknowledging McConkey's talent but expressing concern about his limited touches and the Steelers' strong pass rush. They also mention Palmer's popularity on the waiver wire. The podcast concludes with a review of their Week 2 parlay bets and predictions for Week 3, with one host choosing Brandon Aiyuk for over 60 receiving yards and another choosing James Cook for over 2.5 receptions. They also discuss the likelihood of Kyler Murray exceeding 225 passing yards against the Detroit Lions, considering their weak run defense and the likelihood of a high-scoring game.

Outlines

00:00:00

Fantasy Football Week 3 Preview: Injury Updates, Top Starts, and Matchup Analysis

This episode of the podcast provides a comprehensive overview of fantasy football strategies for Week 3, covering injury updates, top starts, and matchup analysis. The hosts discuss key injuries, highlight top performers for each position, and analyze specific matchups to identify potential breakout candidates.

00:05:57

Injury Updates and News

The hosts discuss the latest injury updates, including Cooper Kupp's high ankle sprain, Nico Collins' hip and foot injuries, and Jordan Love's return to limited practice. They analyze the impact of these injuries on fantasy football and provide insights into potential replacements.

00:10:04

Top Quarterback Starts for Week 3

The hosts discuss their top quarterback starts for Week 3, highlighting Joe Burrow against Washington, Alvin Kamara against the Eagles, and Geno Smith against Miami as strong options based on favorable matchups and offensive potential.

00:14:00

Top Running Back Starts for Week 3

The hosts discuss their top running back starts for Week 3, highlighting Tony Pollard against Green Bay, Zach Moss against Washington, and Zemeer White against Carolina as strong options based on favorable matchups and offensive potential.

00:16:44

Top Wide Receiver Starts for Week 3

The hosts discuss their top wide receiver starts for Week 3, highlighting Chris Olave against Philadelphia, Calvin Ridley against Green Bay, and Jamison Williams against Arizona as strong options based on favorable matchups and offensive potential.

00:19:53

Top Tight End Starts for Week 3

The hosts discuss their top tight end starts for Week 3, highlighting Brock Bowers against Carolina, Mark Andrews against Dallas, and George Kittle against the Rams as strong options based on favorable matchups and offensive potential.

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Q&A

• What are some of the key injury updates to watch for this week?

  Cooper Kupp's high ankle sprain is a major concern for fantasy owners, as he is expected to miss at least a few weeks. Nico Collins' hip and foot injuries are also worth monitoring, as he did not practice on Wednesday. Jordan Love's return to limited practice is a positive sign, but he is still considered doubtful for Week 3.

• Who are some of the top quarterback starts for Week 3?

  Joe Burrow against Washington is a popular choice due to Washington's weak secondary. Alvin Kamara against the Eagles is also a good option, as the Eagles' secondary has struggled so far this season. Geno Smith against Miami is another solid option, as the Seahawks' offense has been productive early on.

• Who are some of the top running back starts for Week 3?

  Tony Pollard against Green Bay is a popular choice due to Green Bay's run-funneling defense. Zach Moss against Washington is also a good option, as Washington's defense has struggled against running backs. Zemeer White against Carolina is another solid option, as the Panthers' defense has been terrible against the run.

• Who are some of the top wide receiver starts for Week 3?

  Chris Olave against Philadelphia is a popular choice due to Philadelphia's struggles against wide receivers. Calvin Ridley against Green Bay is also a good option, as he has been a target hog for the Titans. Jamison Williams against Arizona is another solid option, as the Lions' offense has been explosive early on.

• Who are some of the top tight end starts for Week 3?

  Brock Bowers against Carolina is a popular choice due to his high target share and the Panthers' weak defense. Mark Andrews against Dallas is also a good option, as he has been a consistent target for the Ravens. George Kittle against the Rams is another solid option, as the 49ers' offense has been productive early on.

• Is JK Dobbins worth his high price tag in fantasy football?

  The hosts debate whether Dobbins' recent performance justifies his high price tag, considering the Steelers' strong run defense. They acknowledge his talent but express some caution.

• Is Gus Edwards a viable fantasy football option?

  The hosts discuss whether Edwards is a viable option despite his limited touches. They acknowledge his potential but emphasize the need for him to score a touchdown to be valuable.

• What are the fantasy football prospects of Lad McConkey?

  The hosts acknowledge McConkey's talent but express concern about his limited touches and the Steelers' strong pass rush. They believe he may not have a significant impact this week.

• What are the fantasy football prospects of Joshua Palmer?

  The hosts mention Palmer's popularity on the waiver wire, suggesting he is a viable fantasy football option.

• What is the best parlay bet for Week 3?

  The hosts make their Week 3 parlay predictions, with one host choosing Brandon Aiyuk for over 60 receiving yards and another choosing James Cook for over 2.5 receptions.

• What are the chances of Kyler Murray exceeding 225 passing yards against the Detroit Lions?

  The hosts believe Kyler Murray has a good chance of exceeding 225 passing yards against the Lions, considering their weak run defense and the likelihood of a high-scoring game.

Show Notes