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

By Zachary Thompson

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; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) runs after the catch as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) defends during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) runs after the catch as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) defends during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

WR Studs

A.J. Green-Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals got a huge road win moving to 3-0 while dropping the Ravens to 0-3. Green had a monster game catching ten passes for 227 yards and a pair of touchdowns including the game-winner.

Steve Smith Sr.-Baltimore Ravens: Smith tried to keep up with Green but both he and the Ravens came up just short.  Smith finished with 186 yards on his 13 catches while scoring a pair of touchdowns.

Julio Jones-Atlanta Falcons: Another big-name fantasy wide receiver with a big game was Julio Jones who caught 12 passes from Matt Ryan in the Falcons win over Dallas.  Jones finished with 164 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Keenan Allen-San Diego Chargers: Allen’s roller-coaster ride of a season continued this week bouncing back with a big game after last week’s letdown.  Allen caught 12 passes for 133 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers 31-14 loss to Minnesota.

Sep 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a catch as San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aaron Lynch (59) defends during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a catch as San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aaron Lynch (59) defends during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Larry Fitzgerald-Arizona Cardinals: Fitz posted another huge game and has turned back the clock the last few weeks with Carson Palmer.  He finished this week with 134 yards and a pair of touchdowns giving him 256 yards and five scores in his last two games.  He’s definitely a fringe WR1 at this point since he and Palmer are clicking so seamlessly.

DeAndre Hopkins-Houston Texans: Despite having to work his way through the league’s concussion protocol this week, Hopkins posted a nice line finishing with 101 yards on eight catches while also catching a touchdown.

Brandon Marshall-New York Jets: The Jets didn’t get much going against the Eagles, but Marshall found the end zone for the third straight week.  He finished with ten catches for 109 yards to go with his score and was a solid play in all formats despite a bad lost fumble.

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