Pat Mayo's Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings 2026 | Stats, Sits, Sleepers & Busts

2026 Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings

Pat Mayo, Jake Ciely, and Ian Hartitz break down the entire Week 3 slate across running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, quarterbacks, and streaming defenses. From critical injury updates on Saquon Barkley, J.K. Dobbins, Malik Nabers, Dallas Goedert, and Jackson Dart, to usage trends and buy-low targets like Kenneth Walker, Travis Etienne, Parker Washington, Luther Burden, Travis Kelce, and Drake Maye, this episode covers the essential analysis, waiver options, and tactical projections you need to win your Week 3 matchup.

2026 Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: STARTS, SITS, SLEEPERS & BUSTS

WEEK 3 RB RANKINGS

• Saquon Barkley (stringer) — Questionable

• Jadarian Price (chest) — Leaning IN

• J.K. Dobbins (hamstring) — Questionable

• Jonathon Brooks (groin) — Questionable

• Rico Dowdle (toe) — Questionable

• RJ Harvey (hamstring) — Questionable

• Ty Johnson (hamstring) — Questionable

1. Jahmyr Gibbs

2. Bijan Robinson

3. Christian McCaffrey

4. Kenneth Walker

5. Jonathan Taylor

6. Derrick Henry

7. James Cook

8. Ashton Jeanty

9. Chuba Hubbard

10. Chase Brown

11. Javonte Williams

12. Saquon Barkley

13. De'Von Achane

14. Breece Hall

15. D'Andre Swift

16. Omarion Hampton

17. Jaylen Warren

18. Kyren Williams

19. Bucky Irving

20. David Montgomery

21. Travis Etienne

22. Cam Skattebo

23. Bhayshul Tuten

24. Quinshon Judkins

25. Aaron Jones

26. Jadarian Price

27. Jeremiyah Love

28. TreVeyon Henderson

29. Rhamondre Stevenson

30. Blake Corum

31. Jonah Coleman

32. J.K. Dobbins

33. Tony Pollard

34. Kyle Monangai

35. Rachaad White

36. Tyjae Spears

37. Jacory Croskey-Merritt

38. Woody Marks

39. Tyler Allgeier

40. MarShawn Lloyd

41. Alvin Kamara

42. Kaleb Johnson

43. Devin Singletary

44. Chris Brooks

45. Samaje Perine

46. Chris Rodriguez

47. Justice Hill

48. George Holani

49. Kenneth Gainwell

50. Brian Robinson

51. Emanuel Wilson

52. Raheim Sanders

53. Kaelon Black

54. Mike Washington Jr.

55. Emmett Johnson

56. Braelon Allen

57. Keaton Mitchell

58. DeeJay Dallas

59. A.J. Dillon

60. Najee Harris

61. Ray Davis

62. Demond Claiborne

63. Kyle Juszczyk

64. Eli Heidenreich

65. Tyrone Tracy

66. Seth McGowan

67. Ameer Abdullah

68. Tank Bigsby

69. Emari Demercado

70. Kaytron Allen

71. Sione Vaki

72. Zonovan Knight

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WEEK 3 WR RANKINGS

• Puka Nacua (hip) — Questionable

• Jordan Whittington (quad) — Questionable

• Mike Evans (hip) — Questionable

• D.J. Moore (Shoulder) — Questionable

• Marvin Mims (foot) — Questionable

• Jauan Jennings (personal) — Questionable

• Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) — Questionable

• Zay Flowers (hamstring) — Leaning IN

• Alec Pierce (heel) — OUT Indefinitely

• Demarcus Robinson (ankle) — OUT Multiple weeks

• Jayden Reed (neck) — OUT Indefinitely

• Nico Collins (hamstring) — Likely OUT

1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba

2. CeeDee Lamb

3. Amon-Ra St. Brown

4. Justin Jefferson

5. Ja'Marr Chase

6. Davante Adams

7. Chris Olave

8. DeVonta Smith

9. Drake London

10. Parker Washington

11. Christian Watson

12. Garrett Wilson

13. George Pickens

14. Tetairoa McMillan

15. Mike Evans

16. Jaylen Waddle

17. Rashee Rice

18. Tee Higgins

19. Ladd McConkey

20. Emeka Egbuka

21. Jalen Coker

22. Zay Flowers

23. Malik Nabers

24. Stefon Diggs

25. Devaughn Vele

26. DK Metcalf

27. Matthew Golden

28. Jameson Williams

29. Terry McLaurin

30. D.J. Moore

31. Denzel Boston

32. Tre Tucker

33. Deebo Samuel

34. Luther Burden

35. Adonai Mitchell

36. Romeo Doubs

37. Chris Godwin

38. Josh Downs

39. Michael Wilson

40. Courtland Sutton

41. Jordan Addison

42. Rashod Bateman

43. Khalil Shakir

44. Malik Washington

45. Quentin Johnston

46. Xavier Worthy

47. Mack Hollins

48. Dontayvion Wicks

49. Jakobi Meyers

50. Carnell Tate

51. Ted Hurst

52. Brian Thomas Jr.

53. KC Concepcion

54. Wan'Dale Robinson

55. Keenan Allen

56. Rome Odunze

57. Tre' Harris

58. Kendrick Bourne

59. Demario Douglas

60. Kayshon Boutte

61. Xavier Hutchinson

62. Jaylin Noel

63. Roman Wilson

64. Antonio Williams

65. Marvin Harrison Jr.

66. Kalif Raymond

67. Rashid Shaheed

68. Devontez Walker

69. Chris Bell

70. Ryan Flournoy

71. Keon Coleman

72. Isaac TeSlaa

73. Malachi Fields

74. Germie Bernard

75. Laquon Treadwell

76. Pat Bryant

77. Cooper Kupp

78. Isaiah Williams

79. Tyquan Thornton

80. Jack Bech

81. Darnell Mooney

82. Jerry Jeudy

83. Elic Ayomanor

84. Jahan Dotson

85. Makai Lemon

86. Bryce Lance

87. Xavier Legette

88. Chris Moore

89. Jalen Nailor

90. Jacob Cowing

WEEK 3 QB RANKINGS

• Tyson Bagent (concussion) — Questionable

• Sam Darnold (Hip) — Leaning OUT

• Jaxon Dart (knee) — OUT Indefinitely

• Caleb Williams (hamstring) — OUT

• Jaylen Daniels (elbow) — OUT Indefinitely

• Michael Penix (knee) — IN

• Kyler Murray (concussion) — IN

1. Josh Allen

2. Lamar Jackson

3. Dak Prescott

4. Brock Purdy

5. Jalen Hurts

6. Tyler Shough

7. Patrick Mahomes

8. Jared Goff

9. Joe Burrow

10. Jordan Love

11. Trevor Lawrence

12. Justin Herbert

13. Drake Maye

14. Bryce Young

15. Bo Nix

16. Matthew Stafford

17. Kyler Murray

18. Jacoby Brissett

19. C.J. Stroud

20. Drew Lock

21. Baker Mayfield

22. Geno Smith

23. Malik Willis

24. Kirk Cousins

25. Michael Penix Jr.

26. Jameis Winston

27. Tyson Bagent

28. Cam Ward

29. Daniel Jones

30. Marcus Mariota

31. Aaron Rodgers

32. Deshaun Watson

WEEK 3 TE RANKINGS

• Brock Bowers (Ankle) — Leaning IN

• Mason Taylor (thumb) — Expected OUT

• Dallas Goedert (knee) — OUT 2-4 Weeks

• David Njoku (knee) — Placed on IR

• Charlie Kolar (forearm) — Placed on IR

• Eli Raridon (thigh) — Questionable

• Chigoziem Okonkwo (hamstring) — Questionable

1. Trey McBride

2. Dalton Kincaid

3. Brock Bowers

4. Travis Kelce

5. Dalton Schultz

6. Tucker Kraft

7. George Kittle

8. Sam LaPorta

9. Tyler Warren

10. Pat Freiermuth

11. Juwan Johnson

12. Oronde Gadsden

13. Kenyon Sadiq

14. Mark Andrews

15. Jake Ferguson

16. Isaiah Likely

17. Kyle Pitts

18. Terrance Ferguson

19. Hunter Henry

20. Harold Fannin

21. Colston Loveland

22. AJ Barner

23. Brenton Strange

24. T.J. Hockenson

25. Cade Otton

26. Zach Ertz

27. Greg Dulcich

28. Mike Gesicki

29. Evan Engram

30. Darren Waller

31. Colby Parkinson

32. Gunnar Helm

33. Dawson Knox

34. Michael Mayer

35. Josh Oliver

WEEK 3 DST RANKINGS

1. Seattle Seahawks

2. Minnesota Vikings

3. San Francisco 49ers

4. Kansas City Chiefs

5. Houston Texans

6. Cincinnati Bengals

7. Philadelphia Eagles

8. Buffalo Bills

9. Green Bay Packers

10. Detroit Lions

11. Jacksonville Jaguars

12. Carolina Panthers

13. Los Angeles Rams

14. Cleveland Browns

15. New Orleans Saints

16. Denver Broncos

17. Tennessee Titans

18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

19. Atlanta Falcons

WEEK 3 SPREAD PICKS

Pat Mayo, Geoff Fienberg and Tim Anderson make their Week 3 NFL picks, against-the-spread game previews, super locks, and free money teasers. Get all your betting strategy, injury breakdowns, and team analysis sorted for every matchup on the slate. Plus, a Mini Cust Corner on Wardrobe Struggles & Generational Tech. Plus, a debate over current players who are LOCKS for the Hall of Fame

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