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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 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is tackled by Washington Redskins inside linebacker Will Compton (51) during the second half at FedEx Field. The Dallas Cowboys won 27 – 23. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is tackled by Washington Redskins inside linebacker Will Compton (51) during the second half at FedEx Field. The Dallas Cowboys won 27 – 23. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

 

 

Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys

Sunday, 25 September @ 8:30 PM

Sunday Night in Jerry’s World 

START: TE, Jason Witten

Jason Witten has been a safety net for rookie Dak Prescott hauling in 12 passes and taking them for 117 yards total.

Going against the Bears defense Witten could become the star of the game as Chicago looks to pressure the young quarterback giving the veteran tight end a chance to work in space.

With Cole Beasley and Witten combining to lead the Cowboys in receiving it’s obvious just how much Prescott leans on these two targets.

Chicago is currently surrendering 7.9 points per game to tight ends, but Witten should have a legitimate shot at getting his first touchdown of the season and expanding that average significantly.

 

SIT: RB, Jeremy Langford

Jeremy Langford was looked at to be the replacement for Matt Forte, but while his predecessor has been enjoying his typical brand of success the younger back has struggled.

Threatening his status as the Bears starter is the potential of rookie running back Jordan Howard who is averaging 7.3 yards per carry; although it’s only on three carries.

Langford should still get the majority of the work here against the Cowboys, but unless he can break his early season trend he’ll be in danger of getting replaced for good.

Dallas is playing in the middle of the pack against running backs meaning Langford has a chance, but it won’t come easy.

Keep him on your bench until he re-establishes himself in the Windy City.

 

SLEEPER: Dallas Cowboys D/ST

Jay Cutler isn’t expected to play at least a couple Sundays meaning the Bears will start Brian Hoyer in his place.

Alshon Jeffrey hasn’t practiced this week either and the team is possibly looking at a situation where they’ll be missing their starting quarterback and best wide receiver in Week 3.

Adding to the pressure will be the struggles of Jeremy Langford who seems to have been promoted to starter just a bit too soon.

All of this means the Cowboys defense could be in for a big game if they can exploit the struggles in Chicago and force Hoyer who will be looking to prove something to many people.

Next: Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

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