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As Week 3 of the NFL season approaches, teams are gearing up for crucial matchups. The article covers key storylines, injury updates, and fantasy football insights for each game. Notable games include the Giants trying to avoid an 0-3 start against the Browns, and the Texans facing the Vikings in a battle of undefeated teams. Fantasy analysts highlight potential breakout players and provide betting nuggets to consider for the weekend's slate of games.
- The Giants are desperate to avoid an 0-3 start, while the Browns look to build on their Week 2 win.
- The Packers' Josh Jacobs is expected to be a key player against the Titans' struggling defense.
- The Texans and Vikings are both undefeated, making their matchup a highlight of the week.
Darius Slayton | WR
Breakout
Week 3
- Bold prediction for Week 3 suggests Slayton will catch a 30-plus-yard pass.
Josh Jacobs | RB
Pickup
Week 3
- Jacobs has topped 100 yards from scrimmage in each of the first two games.
Tony Pollard | RB
Breakout
Week 3
- Pollard is expected to have a strong game against the Packers' defense.
C.J. Stroud | QB
Breakout
Week 3
- Stroud has a high passer rating against the blitz, which will be tested by the Vikings.
Sam Darnold | QB
Pickup
Week 3
- Darnold has thrown two passing touchdowns in each of the first two games.
Jalen Hurts | QB
Breakout
Week 3
- Hurts is one rushing touchdown shy of tying Steve Young for third most by a QB in NFL history.
CeeDee Lamb | WR
Breakout
Week 3
- Lamb is expected to have a strong game against the Ravens' struggling secondary.
Travis Etienne | RB
Pickup
Week 3
- Etienne rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns in last year's matchup against the Bills.
Khalil Shakir | WR
Pickup
Week 3
- Shakir leads the Bills in receptions and receiving yards heading into Week 3.
New York Giants
- The Giants are looking to avoid an 0-3 start for the fifth time in 12 years.
Cleveland Browns
- The Browns' offense showed improvement in Week 2 and aims to exploit the Giants' weak defense.
Green Bay Packers
- The Packers are relying heavily on Josh Jacobs to lead the offense.
Tennessee Titans
- The Titans' defense is looking to improve their turnover rate.
Houston Texans
- The Texans are off to a strong start with a 2-0 record.
Minnesota Vikings
- The Vikings are also 2-0 and looking to maintain their momentum.
Philadelphia Eagles
- The Eagles' defense needs to improve to support their offense.
Dallas Cowboys
- The Cowboys are looking to bounce back after a loss and have a strong home record.
Jacksonville Jaguars
- The Jaguars are struggling and need to turn things around against the Bills.
Buffalo Bills
- The Bills are looking to solidify their defense with key injuries affecting their lineup.
Washington Commanders
- The Commanders' secondary needs to step up against the Bengals' passing attack.
Cincinnati Bengals
- The Bengals are desperate for a win to avoid falling to 0-3.