Fantasy football week 3 recap: Studs, duds, and sleepers

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Sep 27, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

RB Studs

Devonta Freeman-Atlanta Falcons: Freeman had a huge performance in his first week as the Falcons feature-back. With Tevin Coleman sidelined, Freeman got 30 carries and rambled for 141 yards finding the end zone three times. He added an additional 52 yards while hauling in all five of his targets in the Falcons come-from-behind win.

Joseph Randle-Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys and Falcons had plenty of fantasy football points to go around, and Randle put up big numbers as the Cowboys built the early lead. He finished with 87 rushing yards on 14 carries while scoring three touchdowns and adding 18 yards on two catches.

Adrian Peterson-Minnesota Vikings: Peterson had another big game as he led the Vikings to that win over San Diego. He didn’t catch a pass, but finished with 126 yards on his 20 carries while scoring his first two touchdowns of the season.

Frank Gore-Indianapolis Colts: Gore and the Colts squeaked out a win over the Titans, and the former 49ers RB had a good game. He only had 14 carries but finished with 86 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He added eight yards on his only catch of the game as well.

Sep 27, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

Latavius Murray-Oakland Raiders: Murray is definitely a top running back option as the Raiders offense continues to improve. This week in Cleveland, Murray took 26 carries for 139 yards and a touchdown while adding a ten-yard catch on his only target.

Le’Veon Bell-Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers may have lost Big Ben, but they did get back Le’Veon Bell. Bell finished with 62 yards and a touchdown on the grounds and added 70 yards on seven catches out of the backfield.

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