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Fantasy Football Week Three: Starts, Sits, and Sleepers

By David Harrison

Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) get pumped up prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) get pumped up prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews (81) reaches for a pass as Chicago Bears cornerback Bryce Callahan (37) defends during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews (81) reaches for a pass as Chicago Bears cornerback Bryce Callahan (37) defends during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

 

 

Philadelphia Eagles @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Sunday, 25 September @ 4:25 PM

Battle of Pennsylvania

 

START: WR, Jordan Matthews

Wide receiver Jordan Matthews has quietly taken full advantage of the rise of rookie Carson Wentz.

Matthews has been targeting a staggering 23 times this season which ties him for the second most targets of any player in the NFL.

The Steelers secondary can be exploited as they are giving opposing wide receivers nearly 20 fantasy points every week.

With two games in a row with at least 6 catches and 71 yards there’s no reason not to have Matthews in your lineup if you have him, or pick him up in your daily/weekly games.

He’ll cost a bit more than other receivers, but the volume opportunities mean you should get good production.

 

SIT: TE, Jesse James

In his first campaign as the Pittsburgh Steelers starting tight end Jesse James has eight catches for 60 yards and one touchdown.

He’s been an important part of the offense with Martavis Bryant suspended and Markus Wheaton nursing an injury.

The expected return of Wheaton this week will take away some looks for James which could be the least of his fantasy stock problems.

Philadelphia got torched almost weekly in 2015 but their defense has stepped up this season.

Allowing just over one point per week to tight ends facing the Eagles defense, this unit is playing much better in its current state.

If you don’t have another tight end you should look at getting one, and if you’re investing in daily games use this week to find a better match-up at the tight end position.

 

SLEEPER: WR, Eli Rogers

Eli Rogers had a boom week against the Washington Redskins getting six catches for 59 yards and a touchdown.

In Week 2 he was a fantasy football bust getting just one catch for nine yards and no score.

So Week 3 brings a dilemma: do you start the second year receiver or find another option.

In deeper leagues this question may be more potent than say an eight team league.

Important to consider is the fact Rogers is fourth on the team with 10 targets and just three in Week 2.

However, with Antonio Bryant being his normal dominant self and Markus Wheaton nearing his debut for the season, Rogers could find himself in more single coverage as attention shifts away from him.

This would allow him to work in space more and make plays after the catch.

Saying this play would be a gamble is an understatement, as only the bravest of fantasy owners will look at this player.

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