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

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
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
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Sep 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) rushes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals won 47-7. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) rushes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals won 47-7. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

RB Sleepers

Chris Johnson-Arizona Cardinals:Ā Johnson turned in a big game in the Cardinals romp over the 49ers scoring a pair of touchdowns and finishing with 110Ā yards on 22Ā carries and adding 40 yards through the air. Ā He was the better of the two Johnson’s filling in for Andre Ellington this week, and he’ll be a good play next week if Ellington remains sidelined.

LeGarrette Blount-New England Patriots:Ā After Dion Lewis dominated the workload the first two games of the season, Blount got plenty of action against the Jaguars this week as the Patriots piled on in a 51-17 win. Ā Blount ran for three touchdowns and 78 yards on his 18 carries after only having two carries in the first two games of the season.

Karlos Williams-Buffalo Bills:Ā Williams has found the end zone in each of the first three weeks of the season and had his best game to date in Miami. Ā He ran home a late, game-icing touchdown to finish with 110 yards on his 12 carries.

Sep 27, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) breaks away from Chicago Bears linebacker Sam Acho (49) during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks won 26-0. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) breaks away from Chicago Bears linebacker Sam Acho (49) during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks won 26-0. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Thomas Rawls-Seattle Seahawks:Ā Rawls was impressive while filling in for the injured Marshawn Lynch finishing with 104 yards rushing on his 16 carries. Ā Rawls is an undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan, but he could keep getting work if Lynch is forced to miss time.

Alfred Blue-Houtson Texans:Ā Blue had a good game in his final game filling in for Arian Foster running for 139 yards on 31 carries against the Bucs. Ā He found the end zone in the Houston win, but his role next week is extremely uncertain with Foster’s impending return.

Ryan Mathews-Philadelphia Eagles:Ā Mathews stepped in for the injured DeMarco Murray and thrived despite a tough matchup against the Jets run defense. Ā Mathews finished with 108 yards on 25 carries and added 20 yards and a touchdown on his two catches.

Lance Dunbar-Dallas Cowboys:Ā Dunbar was a valuable contributor for fantasy owners especially in PPR leagues since he was again very involved in the passing game. Ā Dunbar hauled in ten catches for 100 yards while adding five yards on his only carry of the game.

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