Fantasy · Week 3 · 2026

Win your week. Start the right players.

Our own start/sit calls for every player, with a projected score, the range of likely outcomes and the reasons spelled out. Built from usage, matchup, Vegas lines and injuries. How we rank

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Early season: only 2 weeks of 2026 data so far, so these projections lean on last season's numbers. Confidence is marked on every player and improves each week.

  1. 1BUFJosh Allen▲QB · BUFvsLACLACMUST STARTScored 40.8 last game, typical 20.316.5scored · proj 26.9

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 20.3 a game

    This week's matchup

    BUFBUFvsLACLACLACGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~29 pts
    Vegas line
    BUF favored by 7
    Game total
    50.5
    LAC vs QBs
    16% fewer points
    Wind
    12 mph

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 26.9 points, #1 among QBs this week, inside the top 6 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 40.8 points last game against a typical 20.3 (trending up).
    • BUF's offense is expected to score about 29 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Concern: LAC's defense has allowed 16% fewer points to QBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 30 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 26.9 · High confidence · Full player page →

  2. 2KCPatrick Mahomes▲QB · KC@MIAMIAMUST STARTScored 29 last game, typical 17.815.9scored · proj 23.8

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 17.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    KCKC@MIAMIAMIAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    KC favored by 10
    Game total
    45.5
    MIA vs QBs
    14% more points

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 23.8 points, #2 among QBs this week, inside the top 6 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 29 points last game against a typical 17.8 (trending up).
    • KC's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 37 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 23.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  3. 3DETJared Goff▲QB · DETvsNYJNYJMUST STARTScored 29.8 last game, typical 15.619.4scored · proj 21.5

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 15.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    DETDETvsNYJNYJNYJGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    DET favored by 7
    Game total
    49.5
    NYJ vs QBs
    13% more points

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 21.5 points, #3 among QBs this week, inside the top 6 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 29.8 points last game against a typical 15.6 (trending up).
    • DET's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 39 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 21.5 · High confidence · Full player page →

  4. 4SFBrock Purdy▲QB · SFvsARIARIMUST STARTScored 28.5 last game, typical 16.131.3scored · proj 21.0

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 16.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    SFSFvsARIARIARIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    SF favored by 7.5
    Game total
    48.5
    ARI vs QBs
    4% more points

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 21.0 points, #4 among QBs this week, inside the top 6 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 28.5 points last game against a typical 16.1 (trending up).
    • SF's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 28 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 21.0 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  5. 5BALLamar JacksonQB · BAL@DALDALMUST STARTDAL allow 44% more points to QBs20.4scored · proj 20.3

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 14.3 a game

    This week's matchup

    BALBAL@DALDALDALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    BAL favored by 3
    Game total
    53.5
    DAL vs QBs
    44% more points

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 20.3 points, #5 among QBs this week, inside the top 6 we call must-starts.
    • DAL's defense has allowed 44% more points to QBs than the league average.
    • BAL's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 28 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 20.3 · High confidence · Full player page →

  6. 6DALDak Prescott▲QB · DALvsBALBALMUST STARTScored 29.8 last game, typical 16.518.9scored · proj 19.6

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 16.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    DALDALvsBALBALBALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    DAL underdogs by 3
    Game total
    53.5
    BAL vs QBs
    5% more points

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 19.6 points, #6 among QBs this week, inside the top 6 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 29.8 points last game against a typical 16.5 (trending up).
    • DAL's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 33 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 19.6 · High confidence · Full player page →

  7. 7PHIJalen HurtsQB · PHI@CHICHISTARTCHI allow 13% more points to QBs12.6scored · proj 19.4

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 16.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    PHIPHI@CHICHICHIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    PHI favored by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    CHI vs QBs
    13% more points

    Why we say start

    • Projected 19.4 points, #7 among QBs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • CHI's defense has allowed 13% more points to QBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 31 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 19.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  8. 8CARBryce Young▲QB · CAR@CLECLESTARTScored 24.1 last game, typical 12.113.6scored · proj 16.8

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 12.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    CARCAR@CLECLECLEGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    CAR favored by 2.5
    Game total
    41.5
    CLE vs QBs
    12% fewer points
    Wind
    12 mph

    Why we say start

    • Projected 16.8 points, #8 among QBs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Scored 24.1 points last game against a typical 12.1 (trending up).
    • Concern: CLE's defense has allowed 12% fewer points to QBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 37 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 16.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  9. 9NOTyler Shough▲QB · NOvsLVLVSTARTScored 22.4 last game, typical 12.223.8scored · proj 16.4

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 12.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    NONOvsLVLVLVGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    NO favored by 3.5
    Game total
    43.5
    LV vs QBs
    7% fewer points

    Why we say start

    • Projected 16.4 points, #9 among QBs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Scored 22.4 points last game against a typical 12.2 (trending up).
    • Averaging 45 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 16.4 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  10. 10JAXTrevor Lawrence▼QB · JAXvsNENESTARTProjected 16.4 · #10 among QBs19.8scored · proj 16.4

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 17.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    JAXJAXvsNENENEGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    JAX favored by 3
    Game total
    46.5
    NE vs QBs
    18% fewer points

    Why we say start

    • Projected 16.4 points, #10 among QBs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Concern: NE's defense has allowed 18% fewer points to QBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 26 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 16.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  11. 11LAMatthew Stafford▲QB · LA@DENDENSTARTScored 27 last game, typical 18.420.9scored · proj 15.9

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 18.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    LALA@DENDENDENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    LA underdogs by 1.5
    Game total
    43.5
    DEN vs QBs
    14% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say start

    • Projected 15.9 points, #11 among QBs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • Scored 27 points last game against a typical 18.4 (trending up).
    • Concern: DEN's defense has allowed 14% fewer points to QBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 28 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 15.9 · High confidence · Full player page →

  12. 12HOUC.J. StroudQB · HOU@INDINDSTARTIND allow 15% more points to QBs11.7scored · proj 15.5

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 13.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    HOUHOU@INDINDINDGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    HOU favored by 1.5
    Game total
    41.5
    IND vs QBs
    15% more points

    Why we say start

    • Projected 15.5 points, #12 among QBs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
    • IND's defense has allowed 15% more points to QBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 47 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 15.5 · High confidence · Full player page →

  13. 13GBJordan LoveQB · GBvsATLATLBENCHProjected 15.4 · 0.1 behind #1218.5scored · proj 15.4

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 13.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    GBGBvsATLATLATLGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    GB favored by 4.5
    Game total
    43.5
    ATL vs QBs
    1% more points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 15.4 points, #13 among QBs this week, 0.1 points behind #12, the last one we'd start.
    • Averaging 36 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 15.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  14. 14NEDrake Maye▼QB · NE@JAXJAXBENCHScored 8 last game, typical 18.53.8scored · proj 14.8

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 18.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    NENE@JAXJAXJAXGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    NE underdogs by 3
    Game total
    46.5
    JAX vs QBs
    6% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 14.8 points, #14 among QBs this week, 0.7 points behind #12, the last one we'd start.
    • Scored 8 points last game against a typical 18.5 (trending down).
    • Averaging 28 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 14.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  15. 15SEASam Darnold▼QB · SEA@WASWASBENCHScored 0.5 last game, typical 12.427.7scored · proj 14.1

    Recent form

    W1

    Dashed line: the usual 12.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    SEASEA@WASWASWASGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    SEA favored by 8.5
    Game total
    40.5
    WAS vs QBs
    28% more points
    Wind
    13 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 14.1 points, #15 among QBs this week, 1.4 points behind #12, the last one we'd start.
    • Scored 0.5 points last game against a typical 12.4 (trending down).
    • Upside: WAS's defense has allowed 28% more points to QBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 2 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 14.1 · High confidence · Full player page →

  16. 16CINJoe BurrowQB · CIN@PITPITBENCHProjected 14.1 · 1.4 behind #1222.6scored · proj 14.1

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 13.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    CINCIN@PITPITPITGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    CIN favored by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    PIT vs QBs
    League average
    Wind
    12 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 14.1 points, #16 among QBs this week, 1.4 points behind #12, the last one we'd start.
    • Averaging 33 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 14.1 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  17. 17LACJustin Herbert▼QB · LAC@BUFBUFBENCHScored 7.9 last game, typical 15.912.7scored · proj 13.6

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 15.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    LACLAC@BUFBUFBUFGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    LAC underdogs by 7
    Game total
    50.5
    BUF vs QBs
    8% fewer points
    Wind
    12 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 13.6 points, #17 among QBs this week, 1.9 points behind #12, the last one we'd start.
    • Scored 7.9 points last game against a typical 15.9 (trending down).
    • Averaging 27 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 13.6 · High confidence · Full player page →

  18. 18DENBo NixQB · DENvsLALABENCHProjected 13.4 · 2.1 behind #1224.1scored · proj 13.4

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 16.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    DENDENvsLALALAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    DEN favored by 1.5
    Game total
    43.5
    LA vs QBs
    11% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 13.4 points, #18 among QBs this week, 2.1 points behind #12, the last one we'd start.
    • Averaging 30 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 13.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  19. 19ARIJacoby Brissett▼QB · ARI@SFSFBENCHScored 6.5 last game, typical 14.225.6scored · proj 12.5

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 14.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    ARIARI@SFSFSFGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    ARI underdogs by 7.5
    Game total
    48.5
    SF vs QBs
    6% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 12.5 points, #19 among QBs this week, 3.0 points behind #12, the last one we'd start.
    • Scored 6.5 points last game against a typical 14.2 (trending down).
    • Averaging 33 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 12.5 · High confidence · Full player page →

  20. 20INDDaniel JonesQB · INDvsHOUHOUBENCHProjected 12.4 · 3.1 behind #127.9scored · proj 12.4

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 15.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    INDINDvsHOUHOUHOUGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    IND underdogs by 1.5
    Game total
    41.5
    HOU vs QBs
    6% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 12.4 points, #20 among QBs this week, 3.1 points behind #12, the last one we'd start.
    • Averaging 31 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 12.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  21. 21NYJGeno Smith▲QB · NYJ@DETDETBENCHProjected 12.1 · #21 among QBs26.0scored · proj 12.1

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 10.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    NYJNYJ@DETDETDETGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    NYJ underdogs by 7
    Game total
    49.5
    DET vs QBs
    27% more points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 12.1 points, #21 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • Upside: DET's defense has allowed 27% more points to QBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 33 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 12.1 · High confidence · Full player page →

  22. 22MINKyler Murray▼QB · MIN@TBTBBENCHScored -0.4 last game, typical 11.110.4scored · proj 11.4

    Recent form

    W1

    Dashed line: the usual 11.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    MINMIN@TBTBTBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    MIN favored by 1.5
    Game total
    42.5
    TB vs QBs
    15% more points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 11.4 points, #22 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • Scored -0.4 points last game against a typical 11.1 (trending down).
    • Upside: TB's defense has allowed 15% more points to QBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 5 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 11.4 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  23. 23CLEDeshaun Watson▲QB · CLEvsCARCARBENCHCLE expected to score only ~20, a tough spot20.3scored · proj 11.3

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 10.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    CLECLEvsCARCARCARGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    CLE underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    41.5
    CAR vs QBs
    10% fewer points
    Wind
    12 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 11.3 points, #23 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • CLE's offense is expected to score only about 20 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Upside: Scored 19.7 points last game against a typical 10.5 (trending up).
    • Averaging 26 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 11.3 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  24. 24TENCam Ward▲QB · TEN@NYGNYGBENCHTEN expected to score only ~18, a tough spot9.4scored · proj 11.3

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 9.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    TENTEN@NYGNYGNYGGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~18 pts
    Vegas line
    TEN underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    37.5
    NYG vs QBs
    14% more points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 11.3 points, #24 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • TEN's offense is expected to score only about 18 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Upside: Scored 20 points last game against a typical 9.8 (trending up).
    • Averaging 26 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 11.3 · High confidence · Full player page →

  25. 25KCJustin FieldsQB · KC@MIAMIABENCHProjected 10.9 · #25 among QBs10.96–17 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 13.0 a game.

    This week's matchup

    KCKC@MIAMIAMIAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    KC favored by 10
    Game total
    45.5
    MIA vs QBs
    14% more points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 10.9 points, #25 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • Upside: KC's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaged last season 23 pass attempts a game.
    • No. 2 QB on the depth chart.

    Projection 10.9 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  26. 26PITAaron Rodgers▼QB · PITvsCINCINBENCHScored 4 last game, typical 12.622.7scored · proj 10.6

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 12.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    PITPITvsCINCINCINGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    PIT underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    CIN vs QBs
    6% more points
    Wind
    12 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 10.6 points, #26 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • Scored 4 points last game against a typical 12.6 (trending down).
    • PIT's offense is expected to score only about 20 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Averaging 40 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 10.6 · High confidence · Full player page →

  27. 27LVKirk Cousins▲QB · LV@NONOBENCHNO allow 13% fewer points to QBs22.2scored · proj 10.4

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 8.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    LVLV@NONONOGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    LV underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    43.5
    NO vs QBs
    13% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 10.4 points, #27 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • NO's defense has allowed 13% fewer points to QBs than the league average.
    • Upside: Scored 20.2 points last game against a typical 8.6 (trending up).
    • Averaging 30 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 10.4 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  28. 28NYGJ.J. McCarthyQB · NYGvsTENTENBENCHProjected 10.4 · #28 among QBs10.45–16 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 10.4 a game.

    This week's matchup

    NYGNYGvsTENTENTENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    NYG favored by 2.5
    Game total
    37.5
    TEN vs QBs
    8% more points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 10.4 points, #28 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • Averaged last season 24 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 10.4 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  29. 29ATLMichael Penix Jr.QB · ATL@GBGBBENCHATL expected to score only ~20, a tough spot14.0scored · proj 10.0

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 10.9 a game.

    This week's matchup

    ATLATL@GBGBGBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    ATL underdogs by 4.5
    Game total
    43.5
    GB vs QBs
    6% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 10.0 points, #29 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • ATL's offense is expected to score only about 20 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Averaged last season 31 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 10.0 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  30. 30MIAMalik WillisQB · MIAvsKCKCBENCHMIA expected to score only ~18, a tough spot10.0scored · proj 10.0

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 8.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    MIAMIAvsKCKCKCGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~18 pts
    Vegas line
    MIA underdogs by 10
    Game total
    45.5
    KC vs QBs
    16% fewer points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 10.0 points, #30 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • MIA's offense is expected to score only about 18 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • KC's defense has allowed 16% fewer points to QBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 25 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 10.0 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  31. 31WASMarcus MariotaQB · WASvsSEASEABENCHSEA allow 22% fewer points to QBs20.4scored · proj 8.2

    Recent form

    W2

    Dashed line: the usual 10.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    WASWASvsSEASEASEAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~16 pts
    Vegas line
    WAS underdogs by 8.5
    Game total
    40.5
    SEA vs QBs
    22% fewer points
    Wind
    13 mph

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 8.2 points, #31 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • SEA's defense has allowed 22% fewer points to QBs than the league average.
    • WAS's offense is expected to score only about 16 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Upside: Moves up to No. 1 QB on the depth chart with a teammate above him out.
    • Averaging 16 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 8.2 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  32. 32MINCarson WentzQB · MIN@TBTBBENCHProjected 8.2 · #32 among QBs8.24–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 10.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    MINMIN@TBTBTBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    MIN favored by 1.5
    Game total
    42.5
    TB vs QBs
    15% more points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 8.2 points, #32 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • Upside: TB's defense has allowed 15% more points to QBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 20 pass attempts a game.
    • No. 2 QB on the depth chart.

    Projection 8.2 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  33. 33SFMac Jones▼QB · SFvsARIARIBENCHScored -0.2 last game, typical 108.04–13 range

    Recent form

    W2

    Dashed line: the usual 10.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    SFSFvsARIARIARIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    SF favored by 7.5
    Game total
    48.5
    ARI vs QBs
    4% more points

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 8.0 points, #33 among QBs this week, outside the top 12.
    • Scored -0.2 points last game against a typical 10 (trending down).
    • Upside: SF's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • No. 2 QB on the depth chart.

    Projection 8.0 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  34. –NYGJaxson DartIR▼QB · NYGvsTENTENOUTOn injured reserve — knee (Meniscus) injury0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 15.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    NYGNYGvsTENTENTENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    NYG favored by 2.5
    Game total
    37.5
    TEN vs QBs
    8% more points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve — knee (Meniscus) injury.
    • Averaging 17 pass attempts a game.
    • No. 3 QB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  35. –TBBaker MayfieldOUTQB · TBvsMINMINOUTOut — thumb injury11.3scored · proj 0.0

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 14.3 a game

    This week's matchup

    TBTBvsMINMINMINGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    TB underdogs by 1.5
    Game total
    42.5
    MIN vs QBs
    28% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • Out — thumb injury.
    • Averaging 31 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  36. –CLEDillon GabrielIRQB · CLEvsCARCAROUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 5.8 a game.

    This week's matchup

    CLECLEvsCARCARCARGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    CLE underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    41.5
    CAR vs QBs
    10% fewer points
    Wind
    12 mph

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaged last season 19 pass attempts a game.
    • No. 4 QB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  37. –CHICaleb WilliamsOUT▼QB · CHIvsPHIPHIOUTOut — hamstring injury0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 16.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    CHICHIvsPHIPHIPHIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    CHI underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    42.5
    PHI vs QBs
    6% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • Out — hamstring injury.
    • Averaging 28 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  38. –BALSkylar ThompsonIRQB · BAL@DALDALOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.1 a game.

    This week's matchup

    BALBAL@DALDALDALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    BAL favored by 3
    Game total
    53.5
    DAL vs QBs
    44% more points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 4 QB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  39. –JAXCarter BradleyIRQB · JAXvsNENEOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.1 a game.

    This week's matchup

    JAXJAXvsNENENEGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    JAX favored by 3
    Game total
    46.5
    NE vs QBs
    18% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  40. –LAMatthew CaldwellIRQB · LA@DENDENOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.1 a game.

    This week's matchup

    LALA@DENDENDENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    LA underdogs by 1.5
    Game total
    43.5
    DEN vs QBs
    14% fewer points
    Wind
    10 mph

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 4 QB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  41. –KCChris OladokunIRQB · KC@MIAMIAOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.2 a game.

    This week's matchup

    KCKC@MIAMIAMIAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    KC favored by 10
    Game total
    45.5
    MIA vs QBs
    14% more points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaged last season 18 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  42. –WASJayden DanielsOUTQB · WASvsSEASEAOUTOut — elbow injury0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 12.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    WASWASvsSEASEASEAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~16 pts
    Vegas line
    WAS underdogs by 8.5
    Game total
    40.5
    SEA vs QBs
    22% fewer points
    Wind
    13 mph

    Why we say out

    • Out — elbow injury.
    • Averaging 26 pass attempts a game.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  43. –HOUGraham MertzIRQB · HOU@INDINDOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 2.1 a game.

    This week's matchup

    HOUHOU@INDINDINDGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    HOU favored by 1.5
    Game total
    41.5
    IND vs QBs
    15% more points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 3 QB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

How we rank

Each player starts from how he scored per game last season, then we shift toward this season's games as they pile up (a few games in, this season counts as much as last). That gives a base rate for the format you picked.

We then adjust for this week's game: how many points the opponent has allowed to that position compared with the league average, how many points Vegas expects the team to score, wind for passing games, and the injury report. Players ruled out are marked Out. Doubtful and questionable players are discounted, and their confidence drops.

The verdict comes from where he ranks at his position. "Must start" and "Start" are the players you should be starting in a typical 12-team league, "Flex" is a fair depth play, and "Bench" means look elsewhere. The range is the middle half of likely outcomes, so about half of his scores should land inside it. Running backs, receivers and tight ends swing more than quarterbacks. Our scorecard checks all of this against what really happened.

Projections are estimates, not guarantees. Player stats from nflverse (CC-BY 4.0), betting lines from the NFL schedule data, injuries from ESPN's public injury report. Kicker and defense stats come from the same source and scoring is the common default.