Fantasy football 2024 rankings: Advanced model's NFL Week 3 QB, WR, RB, TE, kicker, defense picks

The Carolina Panthers benched former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young in favor of veteran quarterback Andy Dalton ahead of their Week 3 matchup against Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Dalton has thrown for more than 38,000 yards and 246 touchdowns during his lengthy career, but how will he affect players like Adam Thielen , Diontae Johnson and Chuba Hubbard in the Week 3 Fantasy football RB rankings and Fantasy football WR rankings? Las Vegas' defense has given up just two passing touchdowns this season, while Carolina has yet to throw a TD.

Should you continue to fade Carolina's wide receivers with Dalton under center, or will the veteran provide a spark to the Panthers' aerial attack? Having a reliable set of Week 3 Fantasy football rankings can help with those tough start-sit decisions, or even help you find a gem in the free agent pool the rest of your league may have missed. Therefore, before you lock in your lineups, be sure to check out the Week 3 Fantasy football rankings from the proven computer model at SportsLine .

When it comes to ranking players, SportsLine's model beat human experts in Fantasy football for the past several seasons, especially when there were big differences in ranking. Over the course of a season, that could literally be the difference between winning your league or going home emptyhanded.

The same model has a proven track record providing Fantasy football tips, including being ahead of the curve on players like A.J. Brown , Jonathan Taylor , Derrick Henry , Christian McCaffrey , Alvin Kamara , and Jahmyr Gibbs . Anybody who banked on players like those made a run at their league title.

Now, SportsLine has simulated the entire Week 3 NFL schedule 10,000 times and released its latest Week 3 Fantasy football rankings. Head to SportsLine now to see them .

Top Week 3 Fantasy football QB rankings

Here's a look at SportsLine's top Week 3 Fantasy football QB picks:

1. Joe Burrow , Cincinnati Bengals : Burrow completed 23 of 36 passing attempts for 258 yards and two touchdowns while adding nine rushing yards on six attempts in Sunday's 26-25 loss to Kansas City. Burrow's stock is trending upward following a solid performance against Kansas City and he'll take on the Commanders on Monday, a defense that's giving up 27.5 points per game this season, the fourth-most in the league.

2. Josh Allen , Buffalo Bills : Through two games this season, Allen is completing 73.8% of his passes for 371 yards, three touchdowns and zero touchdowns. He's also added 11 carries for 41 yards and two rushing scores.  Allen and the Bills host the Jaguars on Monday night, a team that gave up 338 passing yards in their Week 1 loss against the Dolphins .

3. Kyler Murray , Arizona Cardinals : Murray has been spectacular for Fantasy owners early this season. He's already racked up 428 passing yards and four touchdowns through his first two games. He's also averaging 11.6 yards as a rusher, finishing with more than 55 rushing yards in his first two contests. See more top QBs here .

Top Week 3 Fantasy football RB rankings

Here's a look at SportsLine's top Week 3 Fantasy football RB picks:

1. De'Von Achane , Miami Dolphins: Achane rushed 22 times for 96 yards and secured all seven targets for 69 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 31-10 loss to the Bills. With Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) sidelined this week, Achane will be heavily involved in Miami's game plan against the Seahawks .

2. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints : Kamara has arguably been the best player in Fantasy up to this point. Through two games, Kamara has racked up five total touchdowns while averaging 5.7 yards per carry and 13.1 yards per reception.

3. Saquon Barkley , Philadelphia Eagles : Barkley rushed 22 times for 95 yards and caught four of five targets for 21 yards in Monday's 22-21 loss to Atlanta. He recorded three touchdowns in the season opener and he's averaging 124.0 yards from scrimmage through two contests while serving as the Eagles' primary ball carrier. See more top RBs here .

Top Week 3 Fantasy football WR rankings

Here's a look at SportsLine's top Week 3 Fantasy football WR picks:

1. CeeDee Lamb , Dallas Cowboys : Lamb caught four of seven targets for 90 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-19 loss to the Saints. He hauled in a 65-yard TD in the second quarter against New Orleans and he remains Dak Prescott's top target heading into a Week 3 showdown with the Ravens .

2. Justin Jefferson , Minnesota Vikings : Through two games this season, Jefferson has piled up eight catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets. He was forced out of Minnesota's victory over San Francisco with a quadriceps injury, but he's trending in the right direction to be ready for Sunday's matchup against the Texans .

3. Amon-Ra St. Brown , Detroit Lions : St. Brown was Detroit's offensive standout in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers , securing 11 catches for 119 yards on 19 targets. This week, St. Brown and the Lions battle the Arizona Cardinals, a defense giving up 298.5 yards per game this season. See more top WRs here .

Top Week 3 Fantasy football TE rankings

Here's a look at SportsLine's top Week 3 Fantasy football TE picks:

1. Trey McBride , Arizona Cardinals: McBride was effective in Arizona's lopsided win over the Rams in Week 2. McBride hauled in all six of his targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 41-10 win over Los Angeles. The 2022 second-round pick has quietly provided 11 receptions for 97 yards through two games in his first season as the No. 1 option at TE.

2. George Kittle , San Francisco 49ers : Kittle remains one of the most consistent tight ends in the league and he's coming off a strong showing against the Vikings, recording seven receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown. On Sunday, the 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams, a defense that gave up 41 points last week to the Cardinals.

3. Travis Kelce , Kansas City Chiefs : Kelce is off to a slow start for Fantasy owners. He has just 39 receiving yards on the season heading into Week 3 against the Falcons . However, Kelce remains Patrick Mahomes ' most reliable target, and the veteran TE is expected to see his usage increase with Isiah Pacheco sidelined with a leg injury. See more top TEs here .

Top Week 3 Fantasy football defense rankings

Here's a look at SportsLine's top three Week 3 Fantasy football D/ST picks:

1. Jets D/ST: The Jets have given up just one passing touchdown though two games, and now they'll take on the New England Patriots on Thursday, an offense averaging only 122.5 passing yards per game this season.

2. Browns D/ST:  The Browns have a favorable matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday. New York's offense is averaging 12.0 points per game, while Cleveland's defense remains one of the top units in the league.

3. Raiders D/ST: The Raiders are giving up 349.5 yards per game this season, but they face a lousy Carolina Panthers offense that is scoring just 6.5 points per game through two weeks. See more top D/ST here .

How to get Week 3 Fantasy football rankings

Now that you know who the top three at each position are, you'll want to see the full Week 3 Fantasy football rankings from SportsLine. The model has identified a stunner in the top 10 at quarterback, and knowing who it is can give you a huge edge in your league. Head to SportsLine now to get Week 3 Fantasy football rankings .

So who should you target in your Week 3 Fantasy football rankings, and which surprising QB could lead you to victory? Visit SportsLine now to get Week 3 Fantasy Football rankings for every single position, all from the model that has a history of making league-winning calls , and find out.