Pat Mayo's Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings

Sep 17, 2025

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2025 FANTASY FOOTBALL WEEK 3 RANKINGS

Pat Mayo, Jake Ciely & Ian Hartitz break down the 2025 Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings for everything you need to set your best lineup and win your matchup. From player rankings to sleeper calls to trade and pick-up questions, they’ve got you covered.

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All Rankings Set for1/2 PPR Rankings

Week 3 RB Injuries

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Aaron Jones (Hamstring) — OUT at least 4 Games
Jaylen Wright (Leg) — Questionable
Kyle Juszczyk (Concussion) — Leaning OUT
Will Shipley (Ribs) — Leaning OUT
Austin Ekeler (Achilles) — OUT FOR SEASON

Week 3 RB Rankings

Ashton Jeanty — 84 of his 80 rushing yards this season have come after first contact.

Bucky Irving — 74 players have an 11+ yard carry and he's not one of them (Mac Jones and Tyrod Taylor are though!)

Tony Pollard — There are three running backs who have played more snaps than Tony Pollard through two weeks.There are 30 running backs who have scored more PPR points than Tony Pollard through two weeks.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt — He's gained yardage on a league-best 92.9% of his carries (only a 14-carry sample, but it's a start. NFL avg: 80.2%).

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Week 3 WR Injuries

Jaylen Waddle (Shoulder) — Questionable
Malik Washington (thumb) — Leaning IN
Xavier Worthy (Shoulder) — Leaning IN
Christian Kirk (Hamstring) — Expected IN
Jalen Royals (Knee) — Expected IN
Josh Reynolds (Hamstring) — Questionable
KaVontae Turpin (Neck) — Questionable
Noah Brown (Groin) — Expected OUT

Week 3 WR Rankings

DK Metcalf — For his career, 32.6% of his targets have come 15+ yards downfield. This year? 0%.

Week 3 Spread Picks

Mayo, Cust, and Fienberg go game-by-game and make their 2025 Week 3 Spread Picks, Bets, Survivor Picks, and Props. Plus, a mini Cust Corner on Bridge Credit, Robert Redford, Marvel Movies, and a bunch of other random things…

WATCH: Week 3 Spread Picks, Survivor Picks, NFL Game Previews | Cust Corner: Bridge Credit, Robert Redford

Week 3 QB Injuries

Jayden Daniels (Knee) — 50/50 to Play
Justin Fields (Concussion) — OUT; Tyrod Taylor will Start
J.J. McCarthy (Ankle) — OUT 2-4 Weeks; Carson Wentz will Start
Brock Purdy (Shoulder/Toe) — Expected OUT
Joe Burrow (Toe) — Out 12+ Weeks

Week 3 QB Rankings

Week 3 TE Injuries

Darren Waller (Hip) — OUT
George Kittle (Hamstring) — OUT 2-4 Weeks
Dallas Goedert (Knee) — Leaning OUT
Isaiah Likely (Foot) — Questionable

Week 3 TE Rankings

The Top 4 fantasy QBs through Week 2 — Lamar, Daniel Jones, Allen, and Mahomes. All have seen over 25% of their points come with their legs (cumulative, the four of them have seen 38.9% of their points come on the ground this season).