Fantasy Football: Top 10 Waiver Wire Week 3 Pickups

Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) runs with the ball as he is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the first quarter of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

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September 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes the football against Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) during the first quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt Ryan-QB-Atlanta Falcons (48.0%)

Ryan has gotten off to a fast start for the Falcons and has turned back the clock to when he was a regular top-10 quarterback. Ryan has been putting up good numbers this year despite getting only limited contributions from All-Pro Julio Jones. Despite Jones’ multiple injuries, he continues to play and create mismatches for Atlanta who has been better at converting in the red zone than they were last year.

In week 2, Ryan lit up the Raiders for 396 yards and three touchdowns. He threw a pair of scores against the Bucs in Week 1 too while piling up 334 yards. He has started with a pair of great matchups against the Bucs and Raiders secondaries who have both struggled, but he has also been playing very well.

The good matchups continue for Ryan this week as he and the Falcons head to New Orleans. The Saints and Falcons should pile up the points in the Superdome making Matty Ice a great pickup if you need QB help this week. He should be a top-10 option this week before matchups get tougher and he faces the Panthers, Broncos, and Seahawks in Weeks 4-6.

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