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Week 3 fantasy football recap

2026 seasonFinalPPR scoring
Who went off, who beat the projection, who came from nowhere and who let a lineup down, with every final.
Finals
16

games

Top score
41.4

Jahmyr Gibbs, RB

Fantasy

Week 3 in the spotlight

The best, the biggest beats, the surprises and the letdowns. Projections are Sleeper's.

Went off

The highest scores of the week at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end.

Jahmyr GibbsRB1, running back rank 1 that week

DETagainst NYJ

41.4PPR points

Projected 23.5 by Sleeper+17.9 against the projection

20 carries, 99 rushing yards, 2 TD; 7 catches on 8 targets, 65 receiving yards, 1 TD.

  1. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    SEA against WAS

    10 catches on 14 targets, 128 receiving yards, 2 TD; 1 of 1, 14 passing yards.

    35.4 points

    Projected 21.9 by Sleeper+13.5 against the projection

  2. Bijan RobinsonRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    ATL against GB

    29 carries, 194 rushing yards, 2 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 19 receiving yards.

    35.3 points

    Projected 20.1 by Sleeper+15.2 against the projection

  3. Brock PurdyQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

    SF against ARI

    15 of 27, 297 passing yards, 4 TD; 2 carries, 34 rushing yards.

    31.3 points

    Projected 21.6 by Sleeper+9.7 against the projection

  4. Sam DarnoldQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week

    SEA against WAS

    31 of 45, 379 passing yards, 4 TD, 2 INT; 1 carry, 5 rushing yards.

    29.7 points

    Projected 16.9 by Sleeper+12.8 against the projection

  5. Drake LondonWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    ATL against GB

    9 catches on 10 targets, 194 receiving yards.

    28.4 points

    Projected 13.5 by Sleeper+14.9 against the projection

Beat the projection

The biggest gaps above a projection of 8 points or more.

Jahmyr GibbsRB1, running back rank 1 that week

DETagainst NYJ

41.4PPR points

Projected 23.5 by Sleeper+17.9 against the projection

20 carries, 99 rushing yards, 2 TD; 7 catches on 8 targets, 65 receiving yards, 1 TD.

  1. Bijan RobinsonRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    ATL against GB

    29 carries, 194 rushing yards, 2 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 19 receiving yards.

    35.3 points

    Projected 20.1 by Sleeper+15.2 against the projection

  2. Drake LondonWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    ATL against GB

    9 catches on 10 targets, 194 receiving yards.

    28.4 points

    Projected 13.5 by Sleeper+14.9 against the projection

  3. Kenyon SadiqTE4, tight end rank 4 that week

    NYJ against DET

    7 catches on 8 targets, 105 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    23.5 points

    Projected 8.6 by Sleeper+14.9 against the projection

  4. Harold Fannin Jr.TE3, tight end rank 3 that week

    CLE against CAR

    7 catches on 9 targets, 51 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    24.1 points

    Projected 9.4 by Sleeper+14.7 against the projection

  5. Brock BowersTE1, tight end rank 1 that week

    LV against NO

    10 catches on 14 targets, 116 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    27.6 points

    Projected 13.0 by Sleeper+14.6 against the projection

Nobody saw it coming

12 points or more from a player projected for under 6, or not projected at all.

Tyler HigbeeTE6, tight end rank 6 that week

LARagainst DEN

20.2PPR points

Projected 1.6 by Sleeper+18.6 against the projection

8 catches on 11 targets, 62 receiving yards, 1 TD.

  1. Konata MumpfieldWR17, wide receiver rank 17 that week

    LAR against DEN

    4 catches on 8 targets, 93 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    19.3 points

    Projected 2.0 by Sleeper+17.3 against the projection

  2. Noah FantTE7, tight end rank 7 that week

    NO against LV

    4 catches on 4 targets, 33 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    19.3 points

    Projected 3.8 by Sleeper+15.5 against the projection

  3. Roman WilsonWR24, wide receiver rank 24 that week

    PIT against CIN

    3 catches on 6 targets, 60 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    15.0 points

    Projected 5.7 by Sleeper+9.3 against the projection

  4. Jeremy RuckertTE9, tight end rank 9 that week

    NYJ against DET

    5 catches on 5 targets, 39 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    14.9 points

    Projected 3.6 by Sleeper+11.3 against the projection

  5. Ollie Gordon IIRB13, running back rank 13 that week

    MIA against KC

    17 carries, 41 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 14 receiving yards.

    14.5 points

    Projected 3.5 by Sleeper+11.0 against the projection

Let you down

The biggest misses by players projected for 12 points or more who took the field.

De'Von AchaneRB64, running back rank 64 that week

MIAagainst KC

1.7PPR points

Projected 16.4 by Sleeper-14.7 against the projection

3 carries, 17 rushing yards; 0 catches on 1 target, 0 receiving yards.

  1. Drake MayeQB32, quarterback rank 32 that week

    NE against JAX

    14 of 25, 199 passing yards, 2 INT; 4 carries, 18 rushing yards; 1 fumble lost.

    5.8 points

    Projected 18.6 by Sleeper-12.8 against the projection

  2. Justin JeffersonWR72, wide receiver rank 72 that week

    MIN against TB

    2 catches on 2 targets, 32 receiving yards.

    5.2 points

    Projected 16.7 by Sleeper-11.5 against the projection

  3. Jalen CokerWR86, wide receiver rank 86 that week

    CAR against CLE

    2 catches on 4 targets, 18 receiving yards.

    3.8 points

    Projected 14.7 by Sleeper-10.9 against the projection

  4. Jonathan TaylorRB27, running back rank 27 that week

    IND against HOU

    23 carries, 68 rushing yards; 2 catches on 3 targets, 4 receiving yards.

    9.2 points

    Projected 19.9 by Sleeper-10.7 against the projection

  5. Tetairoa McMillanWR87, wide receiver rank 87 that week

    CAR against CLE

    2 catches on 5 targets, 17 receiving yards.

    3.7 points

    Projected 14.2 by Sleeper-10.5 against the projection

Fantasy

Week 3 top scorers by position

The five highest scores at each position, PPR scoring.

quarterbacks

  1. Brock PurdyQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

    SF against ARI

    15 of 27, 297 passing yards, 4 TD; 2 carries, 34 rushing yards.

    31.3 points

    Projected 21.6 by Sleeper+9.7 against the projection

  2. Sam DarnoldQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week

    SEA against WAS

    31 of 45, 379 passing yards, 4 TD, 2 INT; 1 carry, 5 rushing yards.

    29.7 points

    Projected 16.9 by Sleeper+12.8 against the projection

  3. Geno SmithQB3, quarterback rank 3 that week

    NYJ against DET

    31 of 37, 321 passing yards, 3 TD; 2 carries, 12 rushing yards; 1 fumble lost.

    26.0 points

    Projected 15.7 by Sleeper+10.3 against the projection

  4. Jacoby BrissettQB4, quarterback rank 4 that week

    ARI against SF

    38 of 52, 280 passing yards, 2 TD; 4 carries, 4 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    25.6 points

    Projected 15.7 by Sleeper+9.9 against the projection

  5. Bo NixQB5, quarterback rank 5 that week

    DEN against LAR

    17 of 34, 186 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 7 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    25.1 points

    Projected 17.3 by Sleeper+7.8 against the projection

running backs

  1. Jahmyr GibbsRB1, running back rank 1 that week

    DET against NYJ

    20 carries, 99 rushing yards, 2 TD; 7 catches on 8 targets, 65 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    41.4 points

    Projected 23.5 by Sleeper+17.9 against the projection

  2. Bijan RobinsonRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    ATL against GB

    29 carries, 194 rushing yards, 2 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 19 receiving yards.

    35.3 points

    Projected 20.1 by Sleeper+15.2 against the projection

  3. Derrick HenryRB3, running back rank 3 that week

    BAL against DAL

    26 carries, 89 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 0 receiving yards.

    21.9 points

    Projected 18.9 by Sleeper+3.0 against the projection

  4. Jeremiyah LoveRB3, running back rank 3 that week

    ARI against SF

    21 carries, 90 rushing yards; 5 catches on 5 targets, 19 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    21.9 points

    Projected 14.7 by Sleeper+7.2 against the projection

  5. Kyren WilliamsRB5, running back rank 5 that week

    LAR against DEN

    15 carries, 88 rushing yards; 6 catches on 7 targets, 70 receiving yards.

    21.8 points

    Projected 13.5 by Sleeper+8.3 against the projection

wide receivers

  1. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    SEA against WAS

    10 catches on 14 targets, 128 receiving yards, 2 TD; 1 of 1, 14 passing yards.

    35.4 points

    Projected 21.9 by Sleeper+13.5 against the projection

  2. Drake LondonWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    ATL against GB

    9 catches on 10 targets, 194 receiving yards.

    28.4 points

    Projected 13.5 by Sleeper+14.9 against the projection

  3. Garrett WilsonWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week

    NYJ against DET

    10 catches on 13 targets, 107 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    26.7 points

    Projected 16.0 by Sleeper+10.7 against the projection

  4. Michael WilsonWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week

    ARI against SF

    11 catches on 17 targets, 89 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    25.9 points

    Projected 12.0 by Sleeper+13.9 against the projection

  5. Ja'Marr ChaseWR5, wide receiver rank 5 that week

    CIN against PIT

    9 catches on 12 targets, 98 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    24.8 points

    Projected 16.8 by Sleeper+8.0 against the projection

tight ends

  1. Brock BowersTE1, tight end rank 1 that week

    LV against NO

    10 catches on 14 targets, 116 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    27.6 points

    Projected 13.0 by Sleeper+14.6 against the projection

  2. George KittleTE2, tight end rank 2 that week

    SF against ARI

    6 catches on 7 targets, 82 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    26.2 points

    Projected 12.2 by Sleeper+14.0 against the projection

  3. Harold Fannin Jr.TE3, tight end rank 3 that week

    CLE against CAR

    7 catches on 9 targets, 51 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    24.1 points

    Projected 9.4 by Sleeper+14.7 against the projection

  4. Kenyon SadiqTE4, tight end rank 4 that week

    NYJ against DET

    7 catches on 8 targets, 105 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    23.5 points

    Projected 8.6 by Sleeper+14.9 against the projection

  5. Juwan JohnsonTE5, tight end rank 5 that week

    NO against LV

    8 catches on 8 targets, 53 receiving yards, 2 TD; 1 fumble lost.

    23.3 points

    Projected 10.3 by Sleeper+13.0 against the projection

kickers

  1. Spencer ShraderK1, kicker rank 1 that week

    IND against HOU

    4 of 4 field goals, 1 extra point.

    17.0 points

    Projected 9.1 by Sleeper+7.9 against the projection

  2. Harrison MevisK2, kicker rank 2 that week

    LAR against DEN

    4 of 4 field goals, 2 extra points.

    16.0 points

    Projected 7.9 by Sleeper+8.1 against the projection

  3. Will ReichardK2, kicker rank 2 that week

    MIN against TB

    3 of 3 field goals, 2 extra points.

    16.0 points

    Projected 8.0 by Sleeper+8.0 against the projection

  4. Ryan FitzgeraldK4, kicker rank 4 that week

    CAR against CLE

    4 of 4 field goals.

    15.0 points

    Projected 7.3 by Sleeper+7.7 against the projection

  5. Chad RylandK5, kicker rank 5 that week

    ARI against SF

    3 of 3 field goals, 3 extra points.

    14.0 points

    Projected 6.9 by Sleeper+7.1 against the projection

team defenses

  1. Jacksonville JaguarsDEF1, team defense rank 1 that week

    JAX against NE

    6 points allowed, 3 sacks.

    17.0 points

    Projected 6.7 by Sleeper+10.3 against the projection

  2. Los Angeles ChargersDEF1, team defense rank 1 that week

    LAC against BUF

    24 points allowed, 4 sacks.

    17.0 points

    Projected 3.6 by Sleeper+13.4 against the projection

  3. Minnesota VikingsDEF1, team defense rank 1 that week

    MIN against TB

    16 points allowed, 6 sacks.

    17.0 points

    Projected 8.6 by Sleeper+8.4 against the projection

  4. Las Vegas RaidersDEF4, team defense rank 4 that week

    LV against NO

    27 points allowed, 2 sacks.

    16.0 points

    Projected 5.6 by Sleeper+10.4 against the projection

  5. Denver BroncosDEF5, team defense rank 5 that week

    DEN against LAR

    26 points allowed, 4 sacks, 1 TD.

    14.0 points

    Projected 6.5 by Sleeper+7.5 against the projection

Around the NFL

Week 3 results

Every final, how the line fared and the best fantasy lines of each game.

  • Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers: Bijan Robinson runs over Green Bay on Thursday night

    Thursday, Sep 24, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Falcons35 pointsatPackers14 points

    • Closed Packers -4.5
    • Falcons covered +4.5
    • Over 43.5, 49 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers

    1. Bijan RobinsonRB2, running back rank 2 that week29 carries, 194 rushing yards, 2 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 19 receiving yards.35.3 PPR points+15.2 against the projection
    2. Drake LondonWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week9 catches on 10 targets, 194 receiving yards.28.4 PPR points+14.9 against the projection
    3. Christian WatsonWR6, wide receiver rank 6 that week7 catches on 10 targets, 96 receiving yards, 1 TD.22.6 PPR points+7.0 against the projection

    Atlanta won by 21 as a 4.5-point underdog, and the game ran through Bijan Robinson: 29 carries, 194 rushing yards and two touchdowns for 35.3 PPR points, the second-best line of the week.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers

  • Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills: James Cook carries Buffalo past the Chargers in the fourth

    Sunday, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Chargers16 pointsatBills24 points

    • Closed Bills -7
    • Bills covered -7
    • Under 50.5, 40 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills

    1. Josh AllenQB17, quarterback rank 17 that week16 of 26, 204 passing yards, 2 INT; 8 carries, 22 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 1 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.19.5 PPR points-4.2 against the projection
    2. James Cook IIIRB9, running back rank 9 that week24 carries, 154 rushing yards, 1 TD; 0 catches on 1 target, 0 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.19.4 PPR points+2.8 against the projection
    3. Justin HerbertQB23, quarterback rank 23 that week20 of 34, 226 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 17 rushing yards.13.7 PPR points-3.2 against the projection

    The Chargers led 10 to 0 after a quarter and 13 to 10 going into the fourth, and Buffalo won it on the ground. James Cook ran 24 times for 154 yards and the clinching 3-yard touchdown with 3:13 left, and Josh Allen...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills

  • Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns: Harold Fannin wins it for Cleveland with 1:48 left

    Sunday, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Panthers18 pointsatBrowns21 points

    • Closed Panthers -2.5
    • Browns covered +2.5
    • Under 41.5, 39 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns

    1. Harold Fannin Jr.TE3, tight end rank 3 that week7 catches on 9 targets, 51 receiving yards, 2 TD.24.1 PPR points+14.7 against the projection
    2. Deshaun WatsonQB15, quarterback rank 15 that week16 of 30, 144 passing yards, 2 TD; 11 carries, 45 rushing yards.20.3 PPR points+6.5 against the projection
    3. Chuba HubbardRB12, running back rank 12 that week19 carries, 82 rushing yards; 4 catches on 4 targets, 28 receiving yards.15.0 PPR points+0.2 against the projection

    Carolina moved the ball and kept settling: Ryan Fitzgerald kicked four field goals, from 35, 41, 53 and 37 yards, and the Panthers' only touchdown was an 8-yard throw from Bryce Young to John Metchie with 4:25 left.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns

  • New York Jets at Detroit Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs scores three and the Jets' comeback falls short

    Sunday, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Jets24 pointsatLions31 points

    • Closed Lions -7
    • Push against the spread
    • Over 49.5, 55 scored

    Top fantasy lines, New York Jets at Detroit Lions

    1. Jahmyr GibbsRB1, running back rank 1 that week20 carries, 99 rushing yards, 2 TD; 7 catches on 8 targets, 65 receiving yards, 1 TD.41.4 PPR points+17.9 against the projection
    2. Garrett WilsonWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week10 catches on 13 targets, 107 receiving yards, 1 TD.26.7 PPR points+10.7 against the projection
    3. Geno SmithQB3, quarterback rank 3 that week31 of 37, 321 passing yards, 3 TD; 2 carries, 12 rushing yards; 1 fumble lost.26.0 PPR points+10.3 against the projection

    The Jets erased a 24 to 10 deficit in the fourth quarter, tying it on a 23-yard touchdown from Geno Smith to Garrett Wilson and a two-point conversion with 4:06 left.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, New York Jets at Detroit Lions

  • Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts: Spencer Shrader's 53-yarder beats Houston with 16 seconds left

    Sunday, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Texans17 pointsatColts19 points

    • Closed Texans -1.5
    • Colts covered +1.5
    • Under 42.5, 36 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts

    1. Keenan AllenWR19, wide receiver rank 19 that week6 catches on 9 targets, 63 receiving yards, 1 TD.18.3 PPR points+10.6 against the projection
    2. Tyler WarrenTE10, tight end rank 10 that week9 catches on 10 targets, 55 receiving yards; 1 carry, 2 rushing yards.14.7 PPR points+4.4 against the projection
    3. Josh DownsWR30, wide receiver rank 30 that week5 catches on 11 targets, 77 receiving yards.12.7 PPR points+1.5 against the projection

    Houston took its only lead with 1:48 left on a 1-yard Woody Marks run, and Indianapolis kicked its way back: Spencer Shrader made four field goals, including a 58-yarder before halftime and the 53-yard winner with 16...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts

  • New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence spreads it around and New England never scores a touchdown

    Sunday, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Patriots6 pointsatJaguars35 points

    • Closed Jaguars -3
    • Jaguars covered -3
    • Under 46.5, 41 scored

    Top fantasy lines, New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars

    1. Trevor LawrenceQB12, quarterback rank 12 that week19 of 29, 182 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 25 rushing yards.20.8 PPR points+1.5 against the projection
    2. Jakobi MeyersWR16, wide receiver rank 16 that week7 catches on 8 targets, 64 receiving yards, 1 TD.19.4 PPR points+11.0 against the projection
    3. Bhayshul TutenRB11, running back rank 11 that week15 carries, 73 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 17 receiving yards.17.0 PPR points+5.6 against the projection

    New England never reached the end zone: two Andy Borregales field goals were its only points, and Drake Maye threw two interceptions on 25 attempts.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins: Kansas City covers in Miami on the day Achane's season ends

    Sunday, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Chiefs24 pointsatDolphins10 points

    • Closed Chiefs -10
    • Chiefs covered -10
    • Under 45.5, 34 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins

    1. Kenneth Walker IIIRB7, running back rank 7 that week18 carries, 70 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 3 receiving yards, 1 TD.21.3 PPR points+1.1 against the projection
    2. Patrick MahomesQB20, quarterback rank 20 that week20 of 24, 246 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards.16.9 PPR points-3.8 against the projection
    3. Rashee RiceWR20, wide receiver rank 20 that week7 catches on 9 targets, 88 receiving yards.15.8 PPR points+3.6 against the projection

    Kenneth Walker scored on a 10-yard run and a 5-yard catch for 21.3 PPR points, and Kansas City covered a 10-point line with a Harrison Butker field goal and a late Travis Kelce touchdown.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins

  • Tennessee Titans at New York Giants: Four field goals and the lowest-scoring game of the week

    Sunday, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Titans7 pointsatGiants12 points

    • Closed Giants -2.5
    • Giants covered -2.5
    • Under 37.5, 19 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Tennessee Titans at New York Giants

    1. Wan'Dale RobinsonWR18, wide receiver rank 18 that week7 catches on 11 targets, 57 receiving yards, 1 TD.18.7 PPR points+9.9 against the projection
    2. Tony PollardRB16, running back rank 16 that week17 carries, 74 rushing yards; 4 catches on 4 targets, 22 receiving yards.13.6 PPR points+1.2 against the projection
    3. Cam SkatteboRB17, running back rank 17 that week20 carries, 60 rushing yards; 3 catches on 4 targets, 40 receiving yards.13.0 PPR points-2.1 against the projection

    Nineteen points was the lowest total of the week by 15, and it went 18.5 under a closing total that was already the lowest on the board.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Tennessee Titans at New York Giants

  • Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers: Chris Boswell's late kicks beat Cincinnati

    Sunday, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Bengals27 pointsatSteelers30 points

    • Closed Bengals -3.5
    • Steelers covered +3.5
    • Over 42.5, 57 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers

    1. Ja'Marr ChaseWR5, wide receiver rank 5 that week9 catches on 12 targets, 98 receiving yards, 1 TD.24.8 PPR points+8.0 against the projection
    2. Aaron RodgersQB8, quarterback rank 8 that week19 of 34, 292 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 10 rushing yards.23.7 PPR points+9.4 against the projection
    3. Joe BurrowQB10, quarterback rank 10 that week28 of 37, 282 passing yards, 3 TD; 2 carries, 13 rushing yards; 1 fumble lost.22.6 PPR points+5.1 against the projection

    The game was tied 27 to 27 with 8:45 left after a Chris Boswell field goal, and his 33-yarder with 2:15 to go won it for Pittsburgh as a 3.5-point home underdog.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders: Washington wins as an 8.5-point underdog on a pick-six

    Sunday, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Seahawks31 pointsatCommanders33 points

    • Closed Seahawks -8.5
    • Commanders covered +8.5
    • Over 40.5, 64 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders

    1. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week10 catches on 14 targets, 128 receiving yards, 2 TD; 1 of 1, 14 passing yards.35.4 PPR points+13.5 against the projection
    2. Sam DarnoldQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week31 of 45, 379 passing yards, 4 TD, 2 INT; 1 carry, 5 rushing yards.29.7 PPR points+12.8 against the projection
    3. Marcus MariotaQB14, quarterback rank 14 that week19 of 31, 183 passing yards, 3 TD; 5 carries, 11 rushing yards.20.4 PPR points+7.6 against the projection

    Marcus Mariota, starting for Jayden Daniels, threw three touchdowns, and the game turned on a defensive score: with Washington up 27 to 24, linebacker Kain Medrano returned an interception 50 yards with 3:57 left.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders

  • Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy throws four as Arizona covers late

    Sunday, Sep 27, 4:05 PM EDT

    Final: Cardinals30 pointsat49ers36 points

    • Closed 49ers -7.5
    • Cardinals covered +7.5
    • Over 48.5, 66 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers

    1. Brock PurdyQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week15 of 27, 297 passing yards, 4 TD; 2 carries, 34 rushing yards.31.3 PPR points+9.7 against the projection
    2. George KittleTE2, tight end rank 2 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 82 receiving yards, 2 TD.26.2 PPR points+14.0 against the projection
    3. Michael WilsonWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week11 catches on 17 targets, 89 receiving yards, 1 TD.25.9 PPR points+13.9 against the projection

    San Francisco led 23 to 6 in the third quarter and then needed two George Kittle touchdowns to hold on; Chad Ryland's field goal with 34 seconds left let Arizona cover a 7.5-point line.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers

  • Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: A punt return and three long field goals win it in Tampa

    Sunday, Sep 27, 4:05 PM EDT

    Final: Vikings23 pointsatBuccaneers16 points

    • Closed Buccaneers -1.5
    • Vikings covered +1.5
    • Under 42.5, 39 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    1. Jordan AddisonWR12, wide receiver rank 12 that week5 catches on 9 targets, 90 receiving yards, 1 TD.20.0 PPR points+10.8 against the projection
    2. Aaron Jones Sr.RB14, running back rank 14 that week17 carries, 58 rushing yards; 5 catches on 6 targets, 34 receiving yards.14.2 PPR points+1.3 against the projection
    3. Baker MayfieldQB25, quarterback rank 25 that week17 of 34, 217 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 2 carries, 6 rushing yards.12.3 PPR points-3.7 against the projection

    Minnesota's points came from everywhere but a steady offense: Will Reichard made field goals from 54, 56 and 43 yards, Myles Price returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown, and Kyler Murray threw for 168 yards.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Loop's 56-yarder wins it in Rio as time expires

    Sunday, Sep 27, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Ravens34 pointsatCowboys31 points

    • Closed Ravens -3
    • Push against the spread
    • Over 54.5, 65 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys

    1. Derrick HenryRB3, running back rank 3 that week26 carries, 89 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 0 receiving yards.21.9 PPR points+3.0 against the projection
    2. Lamar JacksonQB13, quarterback rank 13 that week15 of 20, 186 passing yards, 2 TD; 6 carries, 50 rushing yards.20.4 PPR points-4.1 against the projection
    3. CeeDee LambWR11, wide receiver rank 11 that week7 catches on 8 targets, 112 receiving yards.20.2 PPR points+2.8 against the projection

    The game in Rio de Janeiro was tied 31 to 31 with seven seconds left after a Brandon Aubrey field goal, and Tyler Loop made a 56-yarder as time expired. Baltimore won by exactly the 3-point closing spread, a push.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys

  • Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints: Brock Bowers returns and Las Vegas scores the last 19 points

    Sunday, Sep 27, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Raiders35 pointsatSaints27 points

    • Closed Saints -3.5
    • Raiders covered +3.5
    • Over 44.5, 62 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints

    1. Brock BowersTE1, tight end rank 1 that week10 catches on 14 targets, 116 receiving yards, 1 TD.27.6 PPR points+14.6 against the projection
    2. Tyler ShoughQB6, quarterback rank 6 that week29 of 42, 255 passing yards, 4 TD, 1 INT; 1 carry, 36 rushing yards; 2 fumbles lost.24.8 PPR points+6.4 against the projection
    3. Juwan JohnsonTE5, tight end rank 5 that week8 catches on 8 targets, 53 receiving yards, 2 TD; 1 fumble lost.23.3 PPR points+13.0 against the projection

    New Orleans led 27 to 16 midway through the third quarter on four Tyler Shough touchdown passes, and Las Vegas scored the last 19 points: a 36-yard run by Mike Washington, then touchdown throws from Kirk Cousins to Cody...

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  • Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos: Denver comes back from 16 down and Bo Nix wins it late

    Sunday, Sep 27, 8:20 PM EDT

    Final: Rams26 pointsatBroncos30 points

    • Closed Broncos -1.5
    • Broncos covered -1.5
    • Over 44.5, 56 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos

    1. Bo NixQB5, quarterback rank 5 that week17 of 34, 186 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 7 rushing yards, 1 TD.25.1 PPR points+7.8 against the projection
    2. Matthew StaffordQB9, quarterback rank 9 that week30 of 55, 390 passing yards, 2 TD, 2 INT; 2 carries, 13 rushing yards.22.9 PPR points+7.0 against the projection
    3. Kyren WilliamsRB5, running back rank 5 that week15 carries, 88 rushing yards; 6 catches on 7 targets, 70 receiving yards.21.8 PPR points+8.3 against the projection

    The Rams led 16 to 0 at halftime on a Tyler Higbee touchdown and three Harrison Mevis field goals. Denver tied it with two Bo Nix touchdown passes and two two-point conversions, took the lead on Talanoa Hufanga's...

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  • Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears: Case Keenum steps in and Chicago routs Philadelphia

    Monday, Sep 28, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Eagles7 pointsatBears27 points

    • Closed Eagles -3
    • Bears covered +3
    • Under 42.5, 34 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears

    1. Case KeenumQB7, quarterback rank 7 that week24 of 34, 247 passing yards, 2 TD; 4 carries, 6 rushing yards, 1 TD.24.5 PPR points+12.6 against the projection
    2. Kalif RaymondWR7, wide receiver rank 7 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 90 receiving yards, 1 TD.21.0 PPR points+14.8 against the projection
    3. Luther Burden IIIWR13, wide receiver rank 13 that week7 catches on 11 targets, 61 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, 7 rushing yards.19.8 PPR points+10.3 against the projection

    Starting for the injured Caleb Williams, Case Keenum threw touchdowns to Luther Burden and Kalif Raymond and ran one in himself, 24.5 PPR points on an 11.9 projection, and Chicago won by 20 as a 3-point home underdog.

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