Must Starts
1. Pittsburgh Steelers – Their 7 turnover performance vs. the Titans showed the Steelers are back in a big way. They also returned the opening KO for a TD. This is the top ranked fantasy football D/ST in Week 3 and will cause havoc all afternoon vs. the Bucs.
2. Cincinnati Bengals - The Bengals are coming off an excellent performance in which they forced 4 picks against Joe Flacco. They’re now facing rookie Jimmy Clausen. Expect a dominant fantasy performance in Week 3.
3. Baltimore Ravens - The Ravens D has been solid through 2 games. Now they get an easy matchup and we expect them to feast on QB Seneca Wallace (or QB Jake Delhomme if healthy) and Co.
4. Minnesota Vikings – The Vikings will get after QB Shaun Hill and force multiple turnovers. Their defensive game plan will be to take RB Jahvid Best out of the game and force Detroit to put the ball in the air.
Next In Line
New England Patriots - The Bills are starting a new QB (Ryan Fitzpatrick) and Belichick’s unit will bounce back at home.
San Francisco 49ers - The Niners D should neutralize the Chiefs running game and put the ball into Matt Cassel’s hands, who’s shown next to nothing thus far on the season. Expect sacks and a few turnovers in Week 3.
Indianapolis Colts - DE Dwight Freeney and DE Robert Mathis should be all over Kyle Orton on Sunday. Once the Colts get the lead, expect the D to pin their ears back and force the Broncos into costly mistakes.
Rounding out the list
San Diego Chargers - The Chargers D has played well to start the season and now gets a turnover prone Seahawks offense. Look for a few sacks and turnovers on Sunday.
New York Jets – The Wild Cat gave the Jets fits a year ago but we expect to see adjustments in this one. Jason Taylor will be looking to have a big game in his homecoming on Sunday Night.
Miami Dolphins - The Dolphins played a great game against the Vikings and will keep pressure on Mark Sanchez and Co. Expect a low scoring affair.
Arizona Cardinals - They’re only ranked this week because they’re facing the Oakland Raiders, who look completely lost on offense. The Cards will be fired up in their home opener and force multiple turnovers while keeping the score low.
Fantasy Sleeper of the Week
Washington Redskins – They’re heading to St. Louis to face rookie QB Sam Bradford on Sunday. Expect a blitz heavy package from Washington and a solid effort on Sunday. This is an excellent Week 3 D/ST fantasy sleeper.
Pro Football 101» 2010 Fantasy Football Busts – Week 3
September 22nd, 2010 at 19:13
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[...] Clausen is now the starter in Carolina and no one else has emerged at receiver opposite Smith. Expect the Bengals and their stout secondary to key on Smith and keep him out of the end zone and under 50 receiving [...]
Pro Football 101» 2010 Suicide Pool Picks – Week 3
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:01
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[...] some time before they pull out a victory. QB Sam Bradford is still green and will be challenged by Washington’s aggressive scheme. Look for the opportunistic Redskins Secondary to take advantage of one or two miscues, and for [...]
Pro Football 101» 2010 NFL Picks – Week 3
September 23rd, 2010 at 13:35
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[...] But luckily for them they’re facing rookie QB Jimmy Clausen in his 1st professional start and their defense should make things very tough on him. Offensively, the Bengals will most likely pound the ball with RB Cedric Benson which will set up [...]