Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Kenneth Walker, Breece Hall, Xavier Worthy

Week 3 is here, which means your fantasy football roster probably looks like a mix of brilliance, regret, and one guy you only started because his headshot made him look trustworthy. Don’t worry — we’ve all been there. To help you sort through the chaos, our Featured Pros have weighed in with their favorite Week 3 Starts and Duds. Whether you need reassurance before locking in a borderline Flex or you’re trying to avoid another soul-crushing dud, this list has you covered.

Fantasy Football Week 3 Start/Sit Advice

Sleepers

Which player outside of the top 100 in the FantasyPros Flex rankings is a good sleeper start, and why do you think he has upside this week?

Xavier Worthy (WR – KC)

“Xavier Worthy appears to be coming back to the field this week after suffering a torn labrum in Week 1. He is currently the WR77 (163 overall) in half-PPR, and this week, Kansas City faces the New York Giants, who let the Dallas Cowboys score 40 points against them in Week 2. Patrick Mahomes will have a field day with this defense, and a returning Worthy will be a big beneficiary of those yards. Savy owners could see him eclipse 100 yards with a visit to the end zone.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

Duds

Which player inside the top 40 in the FantasyPros Flex rankings is likely to disappoint fantasy managers this week?

Kenneth Walker III (RB – SEA)

“Kenneth Walker followed up an alarming Week 1 with an RB7 finish in Week 2. However, he had fewer carries than Zach Charbonnet for the second straight week, meaning he had to be extremely efficient with the work he did get. Walker’s strong game came against the same Steelers defense that was beaten up by the Jets in Week 1. Walker’s metrics are much stronger than Charbonnet’s, but he has been much worse in pass protection, per Pro Football Focus (PFF), meaning this is likely to remain a committee. Walker (RB19 ranking) is playable in Week 3 against a Saints defense that has looked average through two games, but he shouldn’t be thought of drastically different than Charbonnet (RB33 ranking).”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)

Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)

“Breece Hall is a risky Week 3 start despite his explosive talent. He has totaled 33 touches through two games, but his usage dipped in Week 2, and he’s still searching for his first touchdown. With Justin Fields in concussion protocol and Tyrod Taylor expected to start, the Jets offense could struggle to sustain drives. Hall is touchdown-dependent just like Nick Chubb, but Chubb scored last week. Fantasy managers expecting RB1 or RB2 production may be let down by a low-volume, inconsistent role that lacks scoring reliability and passing-game involvement.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)