The Washington Commanders just walked all over our Hawks, hanging 33 points on them in a brutal 33-31 loss. Seriously, 33 points to those guys? It’s enough to make you wanna throw your remote through the screen. And if that wasn’t enough, Week 3 in the NFL also hit our fantasy teams with some major underperformance. Yeah, we want our guys balling out every week, but the numbers are telling a story that might make you wanna smash that panic button.
Panther Pains and Passing Game Problems
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young had a rough go of it, putting up just 291 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception for a meager 14.6 fantasy points. The Panthers fell 21-18 to a stubborn Cleveland Browns defense, and Young looked like he was fighting uphill the whole game. Meanwhile, Panthers wideout Tetairoa McMillan also got shut down in that Cleveland game. He only managed two catches for 17 yards on five targets, clocking in at a sad 3.7 PPR points. Look, it was a tough road game, and the Browns defense is no joke. The good news? Young is still QB4 in fantasy, and they get to play at home against a reeling Detroit Lions defense that ranks dead last, 32nd in the NFL, against the pass. McMillan should be a huge target in that one, and frankly, he needs to be.
Running Backs Under Pressure: Taylor and Swift’s Week 3 Woes
If you thought the Seahawks game was frustrating, imagine trusting Jonathan Taylor in Week 3. The Indianapolis Colts running back put up a dismal 9.2 PPR points against the Houston Texans, despite the Colts actually winning. He had 23 carries for only 68 rush yards, plus two receptions for four receiving yards. Ouch. Now, here’s where it gets wild for us Seattle fans: Taylor faces the Washington Commanders in Week 4. After what those Commanders just did to our Hawks, you telling me Taylor has to face them next? It’s a tough matchup, no doubt, but his consistent volume and elite production trends suggest he’s due for a rebound.
D’Andre Swift also dipped for the Chicago Bears. After a monster 31.9-point explosion in Week 1, Swift only managed 10.8 PPR points against the Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive front. He had 20 carries for 84 rush yards and two receptions for four receiving yards. That’s an RB22 finish. Not exactly inspiring. But hey, it wasn’t as bad as some others, and he gets a much more favorable matchup against the New York Jets in Week 4. He’s gotta get back to that Week 1 form.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid also struggled with just 3.8 PPR points, after logging three targets, two receptions, 38 receiving yards, and a fumble. Look, nobody likes to see a fumble.
Week 3 was a gut punch for sure, whether you’re a Hawks fan watching a lead slip away or a fantasy manager sweating over your top picks. But stay strong, Seattle. These guys, for the most part, have favorable matchups in Week 4. We gotta keep the faith and look forward to them bouncing back. Let’s get these fantasy wins, and hopefully, our Hawks can next game get back to showing everyone what they’re truly made of.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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