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Calvin Ridley explodes in Week 3 shootout loss.

Ridley caught seven passes for 146 yards and three scores, also adding a nine-yard rush. Atlanta’s first-round pick took full advantage of Julio Jones being given tons of attention from the Saints, and he became the first rookie to catch three touchdowns in a game since Odell Beckham Jr. in 2014. After being shutout in the opener, Ridley has caught 11 passes for 210 yards and four touchdowns over the past two weeks, and he looks like an every-week, high-upside FLEX option in an offense that’s rolling. The Falcons host the Bengals in Week 4.

9/24/18 - 09:14 AM ET

Emmanuel Sanders scores in Week 3.

Sanders took an end around for a 35-yard touchdown in the first quarter for Denver, and he also had five receptions for 38 yards. Overall, the rushing score made it a productive day for Sanders, who had a difficult matchup against Baltimore’s defense. Sanders and the Broncos face the Chiefs next Monday night.

9/24/18 - 08:34 AM ET

Odell Beckham Jr. goes over 100 yards in Week 3.

After a relatively quiet Week 2 against the Cowboys, Beckham bounced back by catching nine-of-ten targets for 109 yards against the Texans. Beckham’s 30-yard reception was the longest play of the day for the Giants, who put up 27 points and picked up their first win of the season. OBJ might see a lot of Marcus Lattimore in Week 4, but the Saints have been torched through the air this season.

9/24/18 - 09:13 AM ET

Alvin Kamara handles 31 touches in win over the Falcons.

Kamara rushed 16 times for 66 yards and caught 15 passes for 124 yards in the 43-37 overtime victory. There were reports before the game that New Orleans wanted to lighten up the workload for Kamara, but that obviously didn’t happen in what turned out to easily be the most touches of his young career. The 2017 Offensive Rookie of the Year will probably be spelled more next week against the Giants in the final game before Mark Ingram returns from suspension, but he is a top-tier option in all formats and arguably the top overall play in PPR leagues.

9/24/18 - 08:34 AM ET

Jonathan Stewart gets two carries in Week 3.

Stewart gained eight yards on his two carries. The veteran running back is a good presence in the running back room for the Giants, but he’s not a fantasy option at the moment.

9/24/18 - 09:11 AM ET

Royce Freeman scores in Broncos’ loss.

Freeman carried 13 times for 53 yards and a touchdown along with one reception for five yards in the Week 3 loss. The score was an early six-yarder to start the game for Denver, but they couldn’t get much going after the first quarter. Phillip Lindsay was actually ejected from the game for throwing a punch, but no further discipline (suspension-wise, at least) is expected for the undrafted rookie. Expect Freeman, Lindsay, and Devontae Booker to split the backfield work in Week 4.

9/24/18 - 08:31 AM ET

Wayne Gallman gets six carries in Giants’ win.

Gallman ran well, gaining 25 yards on his six attempts against the Texans. The second-year back is an excellent backup to Saquon Barkley, but he’s not a fantasy option right now.

9/24/18 - 09:10 AM ET