Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Omarion Hampton, De’Von Achane, Tyquan Thornton

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?

Tyquan Thornton (WR – KC)

“Tyquan Thornton should be on the radar as a potential Flex play this week. The receiver had a good showing, scoring 12.9 PPR points against the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, he gets to face the New York Giants, who have allowed the fourth-most passing yards through the first two weeks. Thornton is playing over 70% of the snaps and should get several deep looks in this game, especially if Russell Wilson and the Giants play anything like they did last week.”
– Ryan Prosick (Fantrax)

Duds

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

Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)

“Although I’m still bullish on Omarion Hampton overall, it’s fair to be concerned about his Week 3 outlook against a tough Denver defense. Hampton had eight carries for 24 yards against the Raiders on Monday night and coughed up a fumble late — although the NFL wrongly charged the fumble to quarterback Justin Herbert. The snap share for Najee Harris went from 18.5% in Week 1 to 34.5% in Week 2. Hampton investors should be patient, but they should also brace themselves for the possibility of another lackluster game from the rookie back.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

“It hasn’t been great thus far for Omarion Hampton, and it may not get much better this week against a Denver front that will be livid after letting Jonathan Taylor run loose last week. Hampton couldn’t get anything going Monday night against the Raiders, with his offensive line being an issue in the run game so far, while the Chargers have had plenty of success in the passing game. It does get better for Hampton after this week, with matchups against the Giants, Commanders and Dolphins, three teams that have all struggled against the run so far in 2025. However, this may not be the breakout week Hampton fantasy managers are hoping for.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)

De’Von Achane (RB – MIA)

“De’Von Achane has looked like a strong running back this fall, but Miami has not played extremely well. The team showed hints of their old form against the New England Patriots, but still fell short. This week, Achane will face the Buffalo Bills on a short week. He is the starting running back for the Dolphins and will get touches. Still, fantasy managers should temper expectations due to the short week, the offense performing below expectations, the game being in the hostile Buffalo stadium and a great defense in Buffalo.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)