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Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: Matchups We Love and Player Stat Projections

Football isn't played in a vacuum, and neither is its fantasy equivalent. The matchups are important, and they can make or break a fantasy week.

Even the most "reliable" fantasy stars can be a liability when the matchup is poor. Take Deshaun Watson in Week 2. He had 275 passing yards against the Baltimore Ravens but also had just one touchdown and one interception. Gardner Minshew II, meanwhile, racked up 339 yards with three touchdowns and two picks against the Tennessee Titans.

The point here is that positional rankings should be fluid from week to week, and sometimes playing the best matchup instead of the most talented player is the way to go.