Fantasy football Player Projections: Breaking down Week 3

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Colin Kaepernick struggled against the Seahawks in Week 2, but he should rebound against the Colts, even with their trade for running back Trent Richardson :: Robert Beck/SI

Fantasy Player Projections: Week 3

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Quarterbacks

• 1. 1
  3. ColinKaepernick49ers vs ColtsQB
  4. PASS YDS324
  5. PASS TD2
  6. INT0
  7. RUSH YDS42
  8. RUSH TD1
  The Seahawks embarrassed Kaepernick last week, but he'll bounce back in a big way against an inferior opponent.
• 1. 2
  3. RussellWilsonSeahawks vs JaguarsQB
  4. PASS YDS297
  5. PASS TD2
  6. INT0
  7. RUSH YDS43
  8. RUSH TD1
  Wilson struggled against the 49ers, but then the Seahawks didn't need him to light it up for the win. He'll bounce back strong against lowly Jacksonville.
• 1. 3
  3. PeytonManningBroncos vs RaidersQB
  4. PASS YDS354
  5. PASS TD4
  6. INT0
  7. RUSH YDS0
  8. RUSH TD0
  Manning became the first player in NFL history to throw for nine touchdowns without an interception in the first two weeks of the season. The train will keep right on rolling this week.

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Running Backs

• 1. 1
  3. JamaalCharlesChiefs at EaglesRB
  4. RUSH YDS101
  5. RUSH TD1
  6. REC YDS54
  7. REC TD1
  After going away from him early last week, Andy Reid will make sure to feed Charles early and often against the Eagles. It'll result in his biggest game of the season to date.
• 1. 2
  3. MattForteBears at SteelersRB
  4. RUSH YDS97
  5. RUSH TD1
  6. REC YDS52
  7. REC TD1
  Forte put up a huge game last week, racking up 161 yards from scrimmage and 11 receptions. Expect more of the same this week.
• 1. 3
  3. MarshawnLynchSeahawks vs JaguarsRB
  4. RUSH YDS124
  5. RUSH TD2
  6. REC YDS21
  7. REC TD0
  Lynch ground out 98 yards and two scores on 28 carries against San Francisco. It'll be a little easier for him this week.

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Wide Receivers

• 1. 1
  3. CalvinJohnsonLions at RedskinsWR
  4. REC YDS163
  5. REC TD2
  That's more like it. After just four catches for 30 yards in Week 1, Johnson had six receptions for 116 yards and a score last week. He'll keep it rolling against Washington.
• 1. 2
  3. DemaryiusThomasBroncos vs RaidersWR
  4. REC YDS118
  5. REC TD2
  After a quiet day against the Giants, Thomas will once again be a beast in Week 3.
• 1. 3
  3. A.J.GreenBengals vs PackersWR
  4. REC YDS125
  5. REC TD1
  The Steelers held Green to six catches for just 41 yards last week. I'm willing to bet he makes up for that against the Packers.

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Tight Ends

• 1. 1
  3. JimmyGrahamSaints vs CardinalsTE
  4. REC YDS105
  5. REC TD1
  I knew exactly what Graham did last week since I played him in one of my most important leagues, and I still did a double-take when I saw his stats again writing these projections. He'll have another huge day against Arizona.
• 1. 2
  3. JaredCookRams at CowboysTE
  4. REC YDS84
  5. REC TD1
  Cook may have only caught one pass last week, but he had six targets. He's always going to be one of the focal points of this offense.
• 1. 3
  3. VernonDavis49ers vs ColtsTE
  4. REC YDS82
  5. REC TD1
  Seattle totally negated the San Francisco passing game, but I'm betting it gets back on track this week.

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Kickers

• 1. 1
  3. JustinTuckerRavens vs TexansK
  4. PAT1
  5. FG4
  As far as a fantasy kicker goes, Tucker was essentially shut out last week. I think he'll make up for that in a big way against Houston.
• 1. 2
  3. DavidAkersLions at RedskinsK
  4. PAT3
  5. FG3
  Washington's defense has been a sieve, giving kickers plenty of scoring opportunities. That will continue with Akers' big day Sunday.
• 1. 3
  3. RobBironasTitans vs ChargersK
  4. PAT2
  5. FG3
  Thanks to an offense that is having trouble punching the ball into the end zone, Bironas will have a big day Sunday.

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Defenses

• 1. 1
  3. 49ersvs Colts49ers vs ColtsDEFENSE
  4. PTS ALLOWED17
  5. SACKS3
  6. INT2
  7. TD1
  The Niners shut down Russell Wilson and sacked him four times. Coming off a loss, expect a huge performance at home.
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  3. Seahawksvs JaguarsSeahawks vs JaguarsDEFENSE
  4. PTS ALLOWED0
  5. SACKS6
  6. INT3
  7. TD0
  They shut down Cam Newton. They shut down Colin Kaepernick. What do you think they're going to do to Chad Henne or Blaine Gabbert. This is going to be a laugher.
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  3. Bengalsvs PackersBengals vs PackersDEFENSE
  4. PTS ALLOWED24
  5. SACKS1
  6. INT1
  7. TD1
  Cincinnati rebounded from a ho-hum Week 1 performance to register two sacks, two takeaways and 10 points allowed against the Steelers. You'll want to start this defense every week if it's on your roster.

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