NFL Week 3 fantasy sleepers: Dak Prescott a top-five QB? Trust Falcons defense

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Week 1 is the week we knew that we knew nothing. Week 2 is the week when we thought we were learning something but still needed more. What, then, is Week 3? It’s the week we finally put it all together.

Okay, that’s not true. But it’s fun to dream, right?

Week 3 will provide us with another data point we can use to get smarter about roster and lineup decisions moving forward. Until then, we just keep reviewing the film and try to get better every day.

This week has thrown us the extra wrinkle of quarterback injuries. In addition to Brock Purdy being on the shelf, fantasy managers have lost Joe Burrow and J.J. McCarthy. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels‘ appearance on the injury report is sure to have fantasy enthusiasts anxious.

There are ripple effects. Losing a QB is bad enough. But what does that do for his top targets? How confident are you that Carson Wentz can keep T.J. Hockenson relevant? Will Jake Browning be able to sustain Tee Higgins? We’ll watch this weekend for the ultimate answers. In the meantime, the Sleepers column is here to help provide contingency plans.

Maybe these guys can find a place in your starting lineup. Maybe they’re just nice pieces to have on your bench in case of an emergency. Either way, they’re guys with the potential for goodness in Week 3. After all, good things happen in threes. (I don’t think that’s how that phrase works. Ah! Well. Nonetheless. Here are some names.)

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