Week 3 fantasy preview centers on elite ceilings and cleanly favorable matchups. Josh Allen faces a Dolphins defense that has shown vulnerabilities, making Allen a top QB staple this week. Drake Maye keeps pushing in a favorable Pitt matchup, while Bijan Robinson awaits a run-friendly date with Carolina. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery carry Week 3 upside against Baltimore, with Jefferson and Boutte delivering high-target potential against weaker pass defenses. Sam LaPorta and Jake Ferguson offer solid streaming TE options, and Nabers remains a flexible play against Kansas City. Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp provide strong stacks in the right games. Derrick Henry’s spot versus Detroit remains nuanced, but upside exists in short-yardage and goal-line packages.

Two-paragraph summary: Allen’s Week 3 ceiling centers on a shootout pace in Miami, backed by Bills’ balanced attack. Maye’s growth continues as New England leans into his dual-threat ability against Pittsburgh, while Robinson’s Carolina matchup anchors a safe volume floor for Week 3. Jefferson’s move to feast against Cincinnati hinges on evolving chemistry with Wentz, and LaPorta’s mid-range TE appeal grows as Detroit leans into the air game to counter Baltimore. The slate rewards lineups that combine high-volume RBs, clearWR targets, and efficient streaming TEs in favorable matchups.

Joey Bosa's surge with Buffalo locks in as Week 2's top pass rusher, posting seven pressures on 15 rushes for a 96.7 grade and reasserting his status as a premier edge. Donovan Ezeiruaku flashed as a rookie for Dallas, delivering two QB hits on limited snaps to finish as the top rookie by PFF grade in Week 2. The Texans leaned into their new-age edge duo of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, led by Anderson's nine pressures. Abdul Carter and James Pearce Jr. also flashed for Giants and Falcons, respectively, underscoring a rookie-rich class ready to rise. The scene remains clear: elite edge talent drives wins and fantasy upside in the early 2025 season.

Johnson sat Week 2 with a calf issue but is on track to start vs Miami after Buffalo’s win at New York and a quick turnaround.

Cam Lewis started at nickel in Week 2, four tackles and a forced fumble; Johnson’s health remains the hinge for Bills’ base-defense plans and run-stopping ability.

Buffalo’s 13-2 mark vs Miami since Johnson was drafted underscores the value of his return, and the short week will test Week 3 roster decisions.

Jets sit 0-2 after a 30-10 loss to Buffalo, offense stalled with 83 passing yards on 10 completions. The vibe around head coach Aaron Glenn has cooled as the team searches for rhythm and scoring punches.

Sauce Gardner remains the defense’s bright spot, dipping into every snap (96%) with limited targets and just a handful of completions allowed. Analyst Brian Baldinger pressed the penalties angle, arguing stars must win games, creating a tension between elite coverage and on-field discipline as New York tries to rebound.