As we dive headfirst into Week 3 of the NFL season, Dave Richard’s latest fantasy cheat sheet dropped a truth bomb right here in the Emerald City: our very own **Jaxon Smith-Njigba** is officially listed as one of the “safest plays on the board.” After two weeks of gridiron action, figuring out who to start and who to bench can feel like trying to navigate I-5 at rush hour, but Richard’s confidence scores are here to cut through the noise. For us 12s, seeing JSN get that kind of nod early in the season? That’s what we love to hear.
JSN’s Early Season Nod and What It Means
This isn’t just about fantasy points, folks. This is about JSN proving he’s the real deal, quickly becoming a consistent threat on the field. Richard pegs him as a “safest play” alongside big names like Jahmyr Gibbs and Ja’Marr Chase. That’s elite company, showing that after Week 2, our young wideout is clearly delivering. It makes those tough decisions a little easier when you have a proven option like JSN performing, especially when other “early breakouts” like Jalen Coker, Denzel Boston, and Parker Washington are still finding their footing against some “proven options who have started slow.” You gotta love seeing our guys make a statement, especially as teams start to show their true colors.
Who’s Getting the Nod: High-Flying QBs and RBs
Looking across the league, some confidence scores for Week 3 are absolutely screaming “START HIM!” Josh Allen is practically a lock, hitting an insane 9.9 confidence score against the Chargers. Bijan Robinson for the Falcons? He’s right there too with a dominant 9.6 score. These are the guys who make your Sundays a little less stressful. Over in that Panthers @ Browns matchup, it’s pretty wild to see Bryce Young with a solid 7.3 confidence score. That’s a strong vote of approval, especially when you compare it to Deshaun Watson across the field, who only pulled a 4.7. Chuba Hubbard also got a strong 7.7 for the Panthers, showing their ground game might be a sneaky play.
Other notable “start ’em” guys include Omarion Hampton (7.6) and James Cook (8.6) from the Chargers-Bills game, along with DJ Moore (7.48), Ladd McConkey (7.74), and Dalton Kincaid (7.52). Then you’ve got Drake London (7.3), Christian Watson (7.62), and Matthew Golden (7.15) for the Falcons-Packers game. These numbers speak volumes for Week 3.
Players You Might Want to Bench This Week
Not everyone’s riding high, of course. Those lower confidence scores are just as important for making smart decisions. For instance, Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons is sitting at a 4.3, making him a clear bench candidate against the Packers. Jordan Love for the Packers at 6.7 is borderline, but maybe not a slam dunk. In the Chargers @ Bills game, Keaton Mitchell barely registers with a 2.8, meaning you absolutely do not start him. Khalil Shakir (4.7), Quentin Johnston (5.78), Tre Harris (4.18), and Oronde Gadsden II (4.32) are also showing red flags. When Richard gives a score below 5.0, you know it’s a warning sign. These decisions can make or break your Sunday, so pay attention!
So, as we gear up for another intense NFL Sunday, keep a close eye on **Jaxon Smith-Njigba** doing his thing. He’s one of the “safest plays” out there, and we expect nothing less from an Emerald City talent. Whether you’re making those final roster tweaks or just getting ready to cheer on your squad, let’s see these early season confidence scores pay off big time for Week 3!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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