Travis Kelce is absolutely lighting it up to start the year, turning back the clock with two unbelievably strong games already. This dude is a certified Hall of Fame walk-in, and if you’ve got him on your fantasy squad, you are *feeling good* right now. Week 3 is here, and trust me, if you have a blank lineup spot, you need to write his name in ink. Miami’s seam coverage was a mess last year, and we just saw George Kittle, another future HOFer, go off for 4 catches, 80 yards, and a touchdown against them last week. Kelce is about to feast.
Green Light Go! These Guys Are Ready To Feast
Week 3 is going to be wild, and some players are poised to explode. First up, Geno Smith, who has been better than average for two straight weeks. Sure, his fantasy production has been a bit muted, but that’s about to change. Sunday at Detroit, against a defense that’s missing multiple pieces in the secondary? Get ready for pinball. This is a massive upgrade for any Jets you’re thinking about, including wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.
Then there’s Chuba Hubbard. Remember how he was a fantasy staple in 2024? He’s primed to return to that glory, rocking a backfield all to himself with an offense that’s really stepped up. Bryce Young has been especially sharp the first two weeks, and Cleveland’s front seven is totally exploitable, giving up 4.6 yards per carry. Hubbard is about to run all over them.
David Montgomery had that touchdown deodorant in Week 1, which was lovely, but he went nowhere in the Week 2 loss to Cincinnati. Plus, Woody Marks was heavily involved last week, which is always a bit troublesome for volume. But now? Montgomery is facing an Indianapolis defense that’s handing out rushing stats like Halloween candy, allowing 5.4 yards per carry and four touchdowns. He’s absolutely primed to feast.
And finally, Dalton Kincaid. He’s always been an efficiency darling, but this year he’s healthy and handling a major snap share. It’s really starting to look like the dream season everyone projected for Colston Loveland is actually going to happen for Kincaid instead. Get him in there.
Yellow Light Specials: Take A Chance Here
Some guys might not be automatic starts, but they offer serious upside in Week 3. Josh Downs is gonna see the best of Houston’s coverage, for sure. But sometimes you just gotta bet on volume and grit through a tough matchup. Downs is probably looking at eight-plus targets right off the bus now that Alec Pierce is out indefinitely.
Rashod Bateman came through big time last week with a 7-catch, 88-yard, one-touchdown return, taking advantage of Zay Flowers (hamstring) and Ja’Kobi Lane (wrist) being out. Lane won’t play in Week 3, and Flowers hasn’t even practiced, so the Ravens are absolutely going to lean on Bateman. Baltimore OC Declan Doyle has already put him in the “Circle of Trust.”
Quinshon Judkins isn’t the easiest guy to trust right now; Cleveland’s run-blocking is probably the worst in the league. But Deshaun Watson kept the offense on schedule last week, and the Browns should be competitive against Carolina. Judkins probably has 15-plus touches in his back pocket, and that’s enough to give him flex consideration this week.
And don’t sleep on Orande Gadsden II. No one in that offense deserves a green light, but Gadsden at least has sleeper juice given that all the other primary tight ends in Los Angeles are hurt and wide receiver Ladd McConkey (ribs) isn’t 100%. He could surprise you.
So, Week 3 is set to kick off. Will Travis Kelce continue his dominant run and make you look like a genius? Can these “Green Light” guys deliver massive fantasy points? And will the “Yellow Light” plays give you that sneaky edge? It’s crunch time, let’s see how it all shakes out!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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