Start / Sit2026 NFL Week 3
Published Thursday, September 24, 2026
Three close calls, two big names to bench, and the flex of the week. Researched live by AI from that week's news, so verify before you act.
Start
- TreVeyon Henderson (RB, NE) over Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, NE). After Stevenson lost a fumble, Henderson played 33 snaps to Stevenson's 20 and out-carried him 16 to 6, and that split should hold at Jacksonville.
- Ladd McConkey (WR, LAC) over Rome Odunze (WR, CHI). The two WR1s to face Buffalo so far, Nico Collins and Amon-Ra St. Brown, totaled 23 targets, 16 catches, 217 yards, three touchdowns and 56.4 fantasy points, while Odunze may be catching passes from a backup with Caleb Williams week-to-week.
- Aaron Jones (RB, MIN) over Jaylen Warren (RB, PIT). Jones played on 81% of the offensive snaps and handled 23 of the 25 running back carries with Jordan Mason on IR, and Kyler Murray is back, while Warren remains stuck in a messy Steelers committee.
Sit
- Jeremiyah Love (RB, ARI). He scored just 7.5 fantasy points against Seattle, still is not seeing RB1 usage, and the 49ers boast an above-average defense.
- Bhayshul Tuten (RB, JAX). He has contributed little as a receiver with just five snaps and three touches in the red zone, and against a staunch Patriots defense he has very few avenues to a strong fantasy day.
Flex of the Week
Adonai Mitchell (WR, NYJ), rostered in under 20 percent of leagues, led the Jets with 12 targets, about 29% of Geno Smith's throws last week and now faces a Detroit defense that has given up the most receptions and the 5th most fantasy points to the WR position.
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