Fantasy football Week 3: Top 10 matchups to attack

Sep 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) runs the ball against Detroit Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson (24) and linebacker Antwione Williams (52) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Shane Vereen (34) runs with the ball during the first half of their game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

Shane Vereen vs Washington

In the Giants first two games of the season, Shane Vereen has been surprisingly involved. He already has 20 carries in two games after totaling only 61 carries in 16 games last year. He has pulled in three passes in each game as well for a total of 47 yards.

He did have a fumble against the Saints in Week 2 but was able to total 66 yards. He couldn’t convert his goal line opportunities, but it was a good sign that he got those carries. Part of the reason for his increased workload was the injury to lead back Rashad Jennings. For fantasy football week 3, Jennings is questionable with a thumb injury and will play with a cast on his injured thumb.

If Vereen gets more work due to Jennings’ limitations, he should find a way to be productive. Washington gave up over 300 yards of total offense in the first two weeks to opposing running backs. In both their games, the opposing RB’s have scored two rushing touchdowns.

While Vereen is far from a lock, he does make sense as a cheap DFS option or as a plug-and-play flex option. Vereen is risky, but the matchup and his usage make him worth a long look in fantasy football week 3.

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