The first two weeks of the 2025 NFL season are in the books, finally providing us a little more data to compile our fantasy football rankings moving forward. As more games unfold and NFL stats are compiled, our fantasy analysis becomes more centered on what’s happening on the field instead of the strengths of rosters and what happened in 2024.
Let’s dive into our Week 3 fantasy rankings, based on PPR scoring. Later in the week, we’ll provide some NFL stats on different matchups for fantasy quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers.
Related: Week 3 Fantasy Kicker Rankings
Week 3 Fantasy QB Rankings: 20 Best Fantasy QBs This Week
| Rank | Position | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Allen | vs Dolphins |
| 2 | Lamar Jackson | vs Lions |
| 3 | Jayden Daniels | vs Raiders |
| 4 | Dak Prescott | @ Bears |
| 5 | Baker Mayfield | vs Jets |
| 6 | Drake Maye | vs Steelers |
| 7 | Jalen Hurts | vs Rams |
| 8 | Justin Herbert | vs Broncos |
| 9 | Patrick Mahomes | @ Giants |
| 10 | Geno Smith | @ Commanders |
| 11 | Jared Goff | @ Ravens |
| 12 | Tua Tagovailoa | @ Bills |
| 13 | Daniel Jones | @ Titans |
| 14 | Kyler Murray | @ 49ers |
| 15 | Jordan Love | @ Browns |
| 16 | C.J. Stroud | @ Jaguars |
| 17 | Bo Nix | @ Chargers |
| 18 | Matthew Stafford | @ Eagles |
| 19 | Caleb Williams | vs Cowboys |
| 20 | Mac Jones | vs Cardinals |
NFL Stats to Know for Week 3: Fantasy Quarterbacks
- 136.9 – QB rating allowed by the Bears’ defense this season. Chicago will also be without Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson ahead of a Week 3 matchup against Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
- 9.3 – Yards Per Attempt average allowed to opposing quarterbacks by the Pittsburgh Steelers this season. Pittsburgh has also surrendered a 69.1 percent completion rate and has the ninth-lowest sack rate (5.2 percent) in the NFL
- 1.2% – Passing Touchdown rate surrendered by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025, the lowest passing touchdown rate allowed in the NFL. Set to face Bo Nix, Los Angeles has also allowed the lowest air yards per attempt in football.
- 147.5 – Passing Yards per Game average by Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts in his last eight regular-season games. He’s averaged just 0.8 passing touchdowns per game and 41.1 rushing yards per game over that same span.
- 106.6 – QB rating by Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield in his last 11 regular-season games. Over that span, he’s averaged 244.8 passing yards and 2.3 passing touchdowns per game
Related: Fantasy Football Winners, Losers from Week 2
Week 3 Fantasy RB Rankings: Best Fantasy Running Backs this Week
| Rank | Position | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bijan Robinson | @ Panthers |
| 2 | Jahmyr Gibbs | @ Ravens |
| 3 | Christian McCaffrey | vs Cardinals |
| 4 | Jonathan Taylor | @ Titans |
| 5 | Saquon Barkley | vs Rams |
| 6 | De’Von Achane | @ Bills |
| 7 | James Cook | vs Dolphins |
| 8 | Derrick Henry | vs Lions |
| 9 | Alvin Kamara | @ Seahawks |
| 10 | Ashton Jeanty | @ Commanders |
| 11 | Josh Jacobs | @ Browns |
| 12 | Bucky Irving | vs Jets |
| 13 | James Conner | @ 49ers |
| 14 | Rhamondre Stevenson | vs Steelers |
| 15 | Chase Brown | @ Vikings |
| 16 | Kyren Williams | @ Eagles |
| 17 | Tony Pollard | vs Colts |
| 18 | Omarion Hampton | vs Broncos |
| 19 | Javonte Williams | @ Bears |
| 20 | J.K. Dobbins | @ Chargers |
| 21 | Kenneth Walker III | vs Saints |
| 22 | Jaylen Warren | @ Patriots |
| 23 | D’Andre Swift | vs Cowboys |
| 24 | Travis Etienne | vs Texans |
| 25 | Isiah Pacheco | @ Giants |
| 26 | Breece Hall | @ Buccaneers |
| 27 | Jordan Mason | vs Bengals |
| 28 | David Montgomery | @ Ravens |
| 29 | Chuba Hubbard | @ Falcons |
| 30 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | vs Raiders |
Read More: NFL Week 3 Predictions, Projections for Every Game on NFL Schedule this Week
NFL Stats to Know for Week 3: Fantasy Running Backs
- 4.4 – Yards per Carry average by New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara in his last nine regular-season games. He’s averaged 72.9 rushing yards and 36.0 receiving yards per game in that span.
- 5.1 – Receptions per Game average by Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane in his last 13 regular-season contests. He’s averaging over 95 scrimmage yards per game in that span.
- 177.5 – Rushing Yards per Game surrendered by the New York Giants entering Week 3. Opponents are also averaging 5.9 yards per carry versus New York.
- 3.2 – Yards per Carry average allowed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers run defense in the last 10 regular-season games. Opponents have scored just 6 rushing touchdowns during that stretch
- 5.0 – Yards per Carry average by Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason in his last 14 games. Mason is poised to start in Week 3 with Aaron Jones out.
Week 3 Fantasy WR Rankings: 30 Best Fantasy Receivers this Week
| Rank | Position | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CeeDee Lamb | @ Bears |
| 2 | Malik Nabers | vs Chiefs |
| 3 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | @ Ravens |
| 4 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | vs Saints |
| 5 | Puka Nacua | @ Eagles |
| 6 | Justin Jefferson | vs Bengals |
| 7 | Ja’Marr Chase | @ Vikings |
| 8 | Ladd McConkey | vs Broncos |
| 9 | Nico Collins | @ Jaguars |
| 10 | Garrett Wilson | @ Buccaneers |
| 11 | Drake London | @ Panthers |
| 12 | Terry McLaurin | vs Raiders |
| 13 | Emeka Egbuka | vs Jets |
| 14 | Tetairoa McMillan | vs Falcons |
| 15 | Tyreek Hill | @ Bills |
| 16 | DK Metcalf | @ Patrots |
| 17 | A.J. Brown | vs Rams |
| 18 | Rome Odunze | vs Cowboys |
| 19 | Mike Evans | vs Jets |
| 20 | Keon Coleman | vs Dolphins |
| 21 | George Pickens | @ Bears |
| 22 | Courtland Sutton | @ Chargers |
| 23 | DJ Moore | vs Cowboys |
| 24 | Brian Thomas Jr | vs Texans |
| 25 | Ricky Pearsall | vs Cardinals |
| 26 | Jaylen Waddle | @ Bills |
| 27 | DeVonta Smith | vs Rams |
| 28 | Marvin Harrison Jr | @ 49ers |
| 29 | Zay Flowers | vs Lions |
| 30 | Davante Adams | @ Eagles |
Related: NFL Defense Rankings 2025, Analyzing all 32 Defenses after Week 2
NFL Stats to Know for Week 3: Fantasy Wide Receivers
- 63.8 – Receiving Yards per Game by Ja’Marr Chase when Jake Browning was the Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback in 2023. He scored 1 touchdown in that six-game span.
- 79.5 – Receiving Yards per Game average by Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson in his last 11 regular-season games. In an 18-game stretch before that, he averaged 103.2 receiving ypg.
- 8 – Targets per Game average for Los Angeles Chargers wideout Ladd McConkey in his last nine regular-season contests. He’s averaged 86.6 receiving yards per game and 10.8 yards per target in that stretch.
Week 3 Fantasy TE Rankings: Best Fantasy Tight Ends This Week
| Rank | Position | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brock Bowers | @ Commanders |
| 2 | Trey McBride | @ 49ers |
| 3 | Tyler Warren | @ Titans |
| 4 | Tucker Kraft | @ Browns |
| 5 | Travis Kelce | @ Giants |
| 6 | Sam LaPorta | @ Ravens |
| 7 | Jake Ferguson | @ Bears |
| 8 | Juwan Johnson | @ Seahawks |
| 9 | Harold Fannin Jr | vs Packers |
| 10 | Zach Ertz | vs Raiders |
| 11 | Kyle Pitts | @ Panthers |
| 12 | T.J. Hockenson | vs Bengals |
| 13 | Hunter Henry | vs Steelers |
| 14 | David Njoku | vs Packers |
| 15 | Brenton Strange | vs Texans |
| 16 | Ja’Tavion Sanders | vs Falcons |
| 17 | Dalton Kincaid | vs Dolphins |
| 18 | Evan Emgram | @ Chargers |
| 19 | Mark Andrews | vs Lions |
| 20 | Mike Gesicki | @ Vikings |
Read More: NFL Week 3 Power Rankings, Evaluating all 32 Teams after Week 2
