Week 3 draft picks: 5 players that can make or break your roster

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Welcome to Week 3! As we continue to enter the fantasy football season, the “make or break” list will begin to take a different direction. Once heralded superstars become dangerous performers, role players step up to the plate and defensive matchups are a bigger factor. When they come out of the week with injuries at all levels, many fantasy managers dive into their bench and look for things that can help them achieve victory.

This week’s roster of players presents several interesting challenges. Are we willing to risk it all with a boom receiver with very low output? Should we rely on sound and touch for inconsistent fighters? Can we count on the emerging rookie?

The Bengals backfield has been a disappointment. Moss took the lead, but let’s be honest, there hasn’t been much of a “winner” here. In Week 1, Moss saved his dream day by turning in what was a poor performance with just nine carries for 44 yards and two receptions for 17 yards.

Week 2 didn’t provide much improvement with just 12 carries for 34 yards and one reception for 13 for a fantasy-high 5.2 points average. Moss has outscored Chase Brown 24 to 10, so the utility is there, but we need more than just touches to consider him a strong play.

The best cure for a difficult production is a fantasy mix, and Washington could be the perfect fit for Moss to step into the low RB1 spot. Washington just gave up 95 yards on 16 carries to Devin Singletary, averaging 5.94 yards per attempt. If ever there was a game for Moss to finally pay his share of the lead, this is it the game.

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I search nod to the Rams receiver. Delete that – it is demand nod to the Rams receiver. We’ve always debated where Puka Nacua should be drafted against a healthy Cooper Kupp, and now, we don’t have any. If you have followed my work in the past, you know that I am it’s big advocate for Robinson and acknowledge his effectiveness as the Rams’ WR3.

This week, the Rams take on the 49ers, and as strong as the Niners’ defense is, it’s impossible to beat. Week 1 saw Allan Lazard catch two touchdowns while Garrett Wilson collected 11 targets against them. In Week 2, Justin Jefferson thrived, and even Jalen Nailor was able to make an impact. Robinson is likely to provide a suitable variable value.

I’m not going to downplay this – I am a lot it concerns everyone but Kyren Williams going forward. When the Rams’ offensive line struggles, Stafford struggles. My level of confidence in Robinson really lies in the ability of the Rams offensive line to give Stafford enough time to find Robinson. Starting left tackle Alaric Jackson returns this week from his early suspension, but they still have two offensive linemen on IR and one expected to be out. time. Robinson is more flexible when weak and prone than a destroy more to do.

Brian Thomas was in my Week 1 “Make or Break” column as doand he immediately paid. Thomas’ output wasn’t huge, but he immediately distinguished himself as a key player in the Jags’ offense. Thomas is averaging 11.55 points per game in halftime PPR, sitting in the WR25 and the third-highest season scorer. It’s a good start to Thomas’ season, but getting him to start every week isn’t that easy.

In a good meeting, I am willing to be flexible Thomas. However, this week he faces a Buffalo defense that has struggled against the pass. The Jags are eighth in total attempts (51) through two weeks, and that low volume is spread evenly across the receiving corps. Thomas has just four goals per game this season. He’s been able to make the most of his limited opportunities, but that kind of production makes him a potential fantasy asset. destroy your list this week.

Volatility has been a welcome part of Amari Cooper’s game, but 2024 has gotten off to a rough start even by his standards. In fact, this is the worst start of Cooper’s career. Cooper is the Browns’ leading scorer through two games with 15 targets but only 5 receptions – a shocking 33% rate.

Deshaun Watson continues to struggle and contributing upticks from Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore have taken away Amari Cooper’s usual ceiling. Cooper has transitioned from a must-start to a lineup liability.

Increased contributions from Jeudy and Moore wouldn’t matter much if Watson showed any promise. Watson passed for 186 passing yards on a career-low 4.5 per attempt and a 58.2% completion rate.

This week the Browns have a great game against the Giants and starting Cooper should be a no-brainer. Cooper is a true make-or-break line. With injuries throughout the league, you may have to start him. If you have the luxury of picking another option, do so until Watson shows what appears to be a competent play.

Can Mike Gesicki pull off the impossible and give us a solid starting tight end in Cincinnati?

It seems like a pipe dream, but Gesicki’s first-season exploits are impressive. In Week 2, Gesicki had seven receptions on nine targets for 91 yards. In Week 1, Gesicki had just three receptions on four targets for 9 yards. 18 but it had a big impact. If he had been able to hold on to the ball, it would have been another top-10, two-point performance.

While we can’t establish the value of “if he catches the ball,” we can use it to measure his overall role in the offense. It’s early in the season but if the Bengals finally find a game at tight end, Gesicki could have provided a consistent sound in a tough wasteland.

Gesicki could take a step back when Tee Higgins returns but Higgins’ status for Week 3 remains unclear. Although Higgins could return this week, Higgins has typically returned from injury in a measured manner in recent seasons. The Bengals have a good game against Washington, and Gesicki could have a top-five rating as well.

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