Week 3 fantasy outlooks center on rookie workloads and backfield splits: Croskey-Merritt could be the Commanders' lead back after Ekeler's injury, Hampton and Tuten offer upside in run-heavy setups, Henderson remains a split for New England, and Harvey provides a late-flex floor for Denver. Use the Start/Sit tool to compare up to four players and tailor Week 3 lineups.

RJ Harvey’s Week 3 fantasy outlook remains a wait-and-see for most leagues. The Broncos rookie has been relegated to a complementary role behind J.K. Dobbins, flashing efficiency on limited Week 1 touches (70 yards on 6 carries) but disappearing in Week 2 (5 carries, 8 yards) as Dobbins dominated the backfield. Against a strong Los Angeles Chargers run defense, Harvey projects as a low-end RB3/Flex in 12-14 team leagues unless Denver shifts the workload more decisively in his favor.

Dallas enters the post-Parsons era still chasing a stable edge presence. Week 1 yielded the league’s fastest trigger time against Dallas and Week 2 produced a Russell Wilson eruption, testing the Cowboys’ new look front. Dante Fowler struggles in the run game while youngsters Sam Williams, James Houston, and Donovan Ezeiruaku wait for a breakout. Marshawn Kneeland has earned snaps, and the big add is Jadeveon Clowney, brought in to anchor the rush and shore up the run. The Giants and Commanders provide additional context for the defense’s evolving identity and fantasy upside.

Late in Week 2, a leverage penalty on Dondrea Tillman cost the Broncos a win, as Spencer Shrader nailed a 45-yard game-winner after the 60-yard attempt was moved up. Tillman owned the error and sought film to learn, while Payton took responsibility for the coaching miscue. Bleacher Report labeled Tillman the biggest loser, underscoring how special-teams miscues can flip outcomes. Fantasy takeaway: Denver’s ST volatility and the coaching edge could affect defensive roles and late-game planning.