Week 3 of the fantasy season kicks off with a dramatically reshaped quarterback landscape, as Brock Purdy, Joe Burrow, J.J. McCarthy, and possibly Jayden Daniels and Justin Fields are all expected to miss or are in danger of missing action. (Tune back in on Saturday for The List: Rankings article update on Daniels’ and Fields’ status for Sunday’s games). -Steve Pintado
Carson Wentz, now on his sixth team in six years, lands in a situation that could finally maximize his fantasy value. Kevin O’Connell’s offense is designed to tailor its approach to a quarterback’s strengths, and Wentz enters a talented Vikings offense with a favorable matchup against a below-average Bengals defense. -Steve Pintado
Mac Jones, meanwhile, showed in Week 2 how effectively he can operate in the 49ers’ offense. Despite missing pieces in the receiving corps, Jones demonstrated poise and accuracy. In Week 3, he faces the Cardinals, a secondary that may be more overrated than formidable, giving him a solid opportunity to deliver another strong fantasy performance. -Steve Pintado
The biggest must-start for Week 3 is Drake Maye, who draws a fantastic matchup against a vulnerable Steelers secondary. Pittsburgh has already allowed two mediocre offenses—the Jets and Seahawks—to find success through the air in consecutive weeks. Even without a true No. 1 pass catcher, Maye is making it work with plenty of solid talent around him in New England. -Steve Pintado
If there’s one quarterback to fade in Week 3, it’s Jared Goff. After a hot Week 2 performance, Goff heads to Baltimore for Monday Night Football—a tough road spot where he’s historically struggled. We already saw those road issues surface in Week 1 against Green Bay. While many expect a high-scoring game, this matchup could turn into a slower, lower-scoring affair, which would limit Goff’s fantasy upside. -Steve Pintado