Week 3 rankings

Week 3 fantasy football rankings for the 2026 season, in half-PPR scoring: the top 24 quarterbacks, 36 running backs, 48 wide receivers, 24 tight ends, 12 kickers, 12 defenses, ordered by Juke's pre-game projection.

The top projection at each position: Lamar Jackson (QB, 27), Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, 21), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, 18.8), Trey McBride (TE, 13.3).

Week 3 has been played, so each player's actual half-PPR points are shown beside his projection. Across the 156 listed players the projection missed by 5.7 points on average. Jahmyr Gibbs beat his projection by the most (21 projected, 37.9 scored); Drew Lock fell furthest short (19.2 projected, 0 scored).

Week 3 QB rankings

  1. Lamar Jackson (BAL): 27 projected, 24.4 scored
  2. Josh Allen (BUF): 26.3 projected, 17 scored
  3. Brock Purdy (SF): 24.8 projected, 39.3 scored
  4. Patrick Mahomes (KC): 23.6 projected, 19.9 scored
  5. Jared Goff (DET): 23.3 projected, 23.4 scored
  6. Dak Prescott (DAL): 21.8 projected, 20.9 scored
  7. Trevor Lawrence (JAX): 21.6 projected, 25.8 scored
  8. Tyler Shough (NO): 21 projected, 31.8 scored
  9. Joe Burrow (CIN): 20.1 projected, 28.6 scored
  10. Jalen Hurts (PHI): 20 projected, 12.6 scored
  11. Sam Darnold (SEA): 19.8 projected, 35.7 scored
  12. Drake Maye (NE): 19.5 projected, 3.8 scored
  13. Kyler Murray (MIN): 19.4 projected, 12.4 scored
  14. Drew Lock (SEA): 19.2 projected, 0 scored
  15. Justin Herbert (LAC): 19 projected, 14.7 scored
  16. Matthew Stafford (LAR): 18.9 projected, 24.9 scored
  17. Bo Nix (DEN): 18.7 projected, 28.1 scored
  18. Jordan Love (GB): 18.6 projected, 22.5 scored
  19. Bryce Young (CAR): 18.3 projected, 15.6 scored
  20. Jacoby Brissett (ARI): 18.3 projected, 29.6 scored
  21. Geno Smith (NYJ): 18 projected, 32 scored
  22. Baker Mayfield (TB): 17.6 projected, 13.3 scored
  23. Malik Willis (MIA): 17.5 projected, 10 scored
  24. Kirk Cousins (LV): 17.3 projected, 28.2 scored

Week 3 RB rankings

  1. Jahmyr Gibbs (DET): 21 projected, 37.9 scored
  2. Kenneth Walker (KC): 18.7 projected, 20.3 scored
  3. Christian McCaffrey (SF): 18.5 projected, 19.6 scored
  4. Derrick Henry (BAL): 18.1 projected, 21.4 scored
  5. Jonathan Taylor (IND): 18.1 projected, 8.2 scored
  6. Bijan Robinson (ATL): 18 projected, 34.3 scored
  7. James Cook III (BUF): 15.6 projected, 19.4 scored
  8. Saquon Barkley (PHI): 15 projected, 8.5 scored
  9. Chase Brown (CIN): 14.4 projected, 7.9 scored
  10. Jaylen Warren (PIT): 14.4 projected, 19.1 scored
  11. De'Von Achane (MIA): 14.3 projected, 1.7 scored
  12. Javonte Williams (DAL): 14.1 projected, 17.3 scored
  13. Ashton Jeanty (LV): 14 projected, 10.8 scored
  14. Breece Hall (NYJ): 13.7 projected, 7 scored
  15. Chuba Hubbard (CAR): 13.7 projected, 13 scored
  16. Cam Skattebo (NYG): 13.2 projected, 11.5 scored
  17. Bucky Irving (TB): 13 projected, 6.8 scored
  18. David Montgomery (HOU): 13 projected, 5.8 scored
  19. Omarion Hampton (LAC): 13 projected, 5.6 scored
  20. D'Andre Swift (CHI): 12.8 projected, 9.8 scored
  21. Jeremiyah Love (ARI): 12.6 projected, 19.4 scored
  22. Kyren Williams (LAR): 12.6 projected, 18.8 scored
  23. Tony Pollard (TEN): 12.2 projected, 11.6 scored
  24. Aaron Jones (MIN): 11.4 projected, 11.7 scored
  25. Quinshon Judkins (CLE): 11.4 projected, 8.9 scored
  26. TreVeyon Henderson (NE): 11.3 projected, 3.4 scored
  27. Rico Dowdle (PIT): 10.8 projected, 0 scored
  28. Bhayshul Tuten (JAX): 10.5 projected, 16 scored
  29. J.K. Dobbins (DEN): 10.5 projected, 5.8 scored
  30. Travis Etienne (NO): 9.7 projected, 8 scored
  31. RJ Harvey (DEN): 9.6 projected, 7.7 scored
  32. Jadarian Price (SEA): 9.5 projected, 0.7 scored
  33. Rhamondre Stevenson (NE): 9.3 projected, 5.3 scored
  34. MarShawn Lloyd (GB): 8.9 projected, 2.8 scored
  35. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS): 8.6 projected, 4.8 scored
  36. Alvin Kamara (NO): 7.4 projected, 4.6 scored

Week 3 WR rankings

  1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA): 18.8 projected, 30.4 scored
  2. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET): 15.9 projected, 9.9 scored
  3. Chris Olave (NO): 15 projected, 15.2 scored
  4. CeeDee Lamb (DAL): 14.1 projected, 16.7 scored
  5. Ja'Marr Chase (CIN): 14 projected, 20.3 scored
  6. Christian Watson (GB): 13.8 projected, 19.1 scored
  7. Justin Jefferson (MIN): 13.7 projected, 4.2 scored
  8. Parker Washington (JAX): 13 projected, 11.5 scored
  9. DeVonta Smith (PHI): 12.7 projected, 9.5 scored
  10. Garrett Wilson (NYJ): 12.4 projected, 21.7 scored
  11. Nico Collins (HOU): 12.3 projected, 0 scored
  12. George Pickens (DAL): 12.1 projected, 11.7 scored
  13. Jalen Coker (CAR): 12.1 projected, 2.8 scored
  14. Tetairoa McMillan (CAR): 12.1 projected, 2.7 scored
  15. Davante Adams (LAR): 11.9 projected, 17.2 scored
  16. Ladd McConkey (LAC): 11.7 projected, 8.6 scored
  17. Zay Flowers (BAL): 11.6 projected, 12.9 scored
  18. Tee Higgins (CIN): 11.5 projected, 18 scored
  19. Malik Nabers (NYG): 11.2 projected, 5.1 scored
  20. Drake London (ATL): 11 projected, 23.9 scored
  21. Puka Nacua (LAR): 10.9 projected, 0 scored
  22. Jameson Williams (DET): 10.7 projected, 6.9 scored
  23. DJ Moore (BUF): 10.6 projected, 9.7 scored
  24. Jaylen Waddle (DEN): 10.6 projected, 5.4 scored
  25. Mike Evans (SF): 10.5 projected, 10.9 scored
  26. Michael Wilson (ARI): 10.1 projected, 20.4 scored
  27. Deebo Samuel (SF): 9.7 projected, 15.4 scored
  28. Rashee Rice (KC): 9.7 projected, 12.3 scored
  29. DK Metcalf (PIT): 9.3 projected, 10.6 scored
  30. Josh Downs (IND): 9.2 projected, 10.2 scored
  31. Matthew Golden (GB): 9.2 projected, 18.5 scored
  32. Xavier Worthy (KC): 8.9 projected, 3 scored
  33. Rashod Bateman (BAL): 8.7 projected, 4.7 scored
  34. Courtland Sutton (DEN): 8.3 projected, 6.1 scored
  35. Malik Washington (MIA): 8.3 projected, 8.6 scored
  36. Terry McLaurin (WAS): 8.3 projected, 16.7 scored
  37. Emeka Egbuka (TB): 8.2 projected, 8.7 scored
  38. Khalil Shakir (BUF): 8.2 projected, 1.1 scored
  39. Denzel Boston (CLE): 8.1 projected, 7.1 scored
  40. Devaughn Vele (NO): 8 projected, 5.4 scored
  41. Dontayvion Wicks (PHI): 7.9 projected, 4.2 scored
  42. Chris Godwin Jr. (TB): 7.8 projected, 4 scored
  43. KC Concepcion Jr. (CLE): 7.8 projected, 1.9 scored
  44. Adonai Mitchell (NYJ): 7.7 projected, 0 scored
  45. Jordan Addison (MIN): 7.7 projected, 17.5 scored
  46. Luther Burden (CHI): 7.7 projected, 16.3 scored
  47. Quentin Johnston (LAC): 7.7 projected, 5.5 scored
  48. Romeo Doubs (NE): 7.6 projected, 6.4 scored

Week 3 TE rankings

  1. Trey McBride (ARI): 13.3 projected, 12 scored
  2. Dalton Kincaid (BUF): 10.6 projected, 2.8 scored
  3. George Kittle (SF): 10.3 projected, 23.2 scored
  4. Brock Bowers (LV): 10.2 projected, 22.6 scored
  5. Tucker Kraft (GB): 9.8 projected, 4.6 scored
  6. Sam LaPorta (DET): 9.6 projected, 5.9 scored
  7. Mark Andrews (BAL): 9.2 projected, 3.9 scored
  8. Travis Kelce (KC): 9.2 projected, 12.9 scored
  9. Dalton Schultz (HOU): 9 projected, 4.5 scored
  10. Juwan Johnson (NO): 8.4 projected, 19.3 scored
  11. Hunter Henry (NE): 8.3 projected, 1 scored
  12. Tyler Warren (IND): 8 projected, 10.2 scored
  13. Isaiah Likely (NYG): 7.6 projected, 2.3 scored
  14. Kyle Pitts (ATL): 7.6 projected, 1 scored
  15. Harold Fannin (CLE): 7.5 projected, 20.6 scored
  16. Brenton Strange (JAX): 7.4 projected, 4.7 scored
  17. Jake Ferguson (DAL): 7.3 projected, 7.8 scored
  18. Colston Loveland (CHI): 7.2 projected, 5.1 scored
  19. Oronde Gadsden (LAC): 7.1 projected, 0 scored
  20. Pat Freiermuth (PIT): 6.8 projected, 4.1 scored
  21. AJ Barner (SEA): 6.7 projected, 9.4 scored
  22. T.J. Hockenson (MIN): 6.6 projected, 2.1 scored
  23. Darren Waller (CAR): 6.2 projected, 7.6 scored
  24. Terrance Ferguson (LAR): 6.2 projected, 1.4 scored

Week 3 K rankings

  1. Spencer Shrader (IND): 9.3 projected, 17 scored
  2. Ka'imi Fairbairn (HOU): 9 projected, 5 scored
  3. Brandon Aubrey (DAL): 8.8 projected, 10 scored
  4. Jason Myers (SEA): 8.6 projected, 9 scored
  5. Trey Smack (GB): 8.6 projected, 1 scored
  6. Cam Little (JAX): 8.4 projected, 4 scored
  7. Tyler Loop (BAL): 8.4 projected, 12 scored
  8. Daniel Carlson (NO): 8.3 projected, 2 scored
  9. Jake Bates (DET): 8.3 projected, 7 scored
  10. Eddy Pineiro (SF): 8 projected, 6 scored
  11. Harrison Butker (KC): 7.9 projected, 5 scored
  12. Matt Gay (LV): 7.9 projected, 12 scored

Week 3 DST rankings

  1. Seattle Defense (SEA): 8.8 projected, 2 scored
  2. Kansas City Defense (KC): 8.2 projected, 7 scored
  3. Carolina Defense (CAR): 8 projected, 2 scored
  4. Green Bay Defense (GB): 8 projected, -2 scored
  5. Philadelphia Defense (PHI): 8 projected, 0 scored
  6. Minnesota Defense (MIN): 7.9 projected, 17 scored
  7. Houston Defense (HOU): 7.8 projected, 11 scored
  8. NY Giants Defense (NYG): 7.5 projected, 5 scored
  9. Cincinnati Defense (CIN): 7.4 projected, 3 scored
  10. San Francisco Defense (SF): 7.4 projected, 1 scored
  11. New Orleans Defense (NO): 7.1 projected, -1 scored
  12. Tennessee Defense (TEN): 6.7 projected, 6 scored

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