10 QB sleepers to target for fantasy football NFL 2021 Week 3
By Brad Weiss
8. Jared Goff vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have had a tough go so far on the defensive side of the ball, but they have also played two very strong offenses to start. First, Derek Carr shredded them in Week 1, throwing for over 400 yards in an overtime loss, before Patrick Mahomes and company nearly beat them at home in Week 2.
In that game, Mahomes threw for 343 yards, so if you are counting at home, Baltimore has allowed nearly 800 passing yards in two games. That is not ideal, and against the Detroit Lions in Week 3, they will be taking on a team that is not afraid to let Jared Goff sling it.
Goff seems to have found a home in Detroit and appears to be playing looser than he did in Los Angeles. The Lions are looking to get Dan Campbell his first NFL victory as a head coach, and while that likely won’t happen, you can expect a big fantasy day from Goff.
7. Kirk Cousins vs. Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks saw Ryan Tannehill throw for nearly 350 yards against them this past weekend, as they lost to the Tennessee Titans in overtime. This weekend, they will battle it out against the Minnesota Vikings and their quarterback, Kirk Cousins.
While Cousins can be a frustrating play for fantasy football owners, due to the fact he can be so hot and cold, this is a good matchup for him on Sunday. The Seahawks showed some kinks in the armor against Seattle in the secondary, and Cousins has more than enough weapons to attack with.
Looking at the Vikings, they are currently 0-2, and in desperate need to get their first win to stay alive in the NFC playoff hunt. Last week, Cousins threw for 244 yards and three touchdowns against Arizona on the road, which would have been a solid fantasy day if you started him in Week 2.