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Week 3 Fantasy Football: Top RBs to Start Now!

9/18/2025

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Summary

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Week 3 of fantasy football emphasizes running back strategies with start/sit recommendations.
Key players to start are Kenneth Walker III, James Cook, and Jordan Mason, all with favorable matchups.
Walker III scored 18.8 points last week against a weak Saints run defense.
Cook has a strong record against the Dolphins, while Mason benefits from Aaron Jones' injury.
Avoid Kyren Williams and Isiah Pacheco due to tough defenses.

History

Historical Context

Fantasy football originated in 1963 when Wilfred "Bill" Winkenbach created the Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League. By 1999, the NFL launched its first official fantasy league, significantly boosting fan engagement. As of 2020, over 60 million people participated in fantasy sports, highlighting the growing influence of player statistics and strategies in shaping fan interactions and player valuations in the NFL.

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Story summary

Week 3 of fantasy football emphasizes running back strategies with start/sit recommendations.
Key players to start are Kenneth Walker III, James Cook, and Jordan Mason, all with favorable matchups.
Walker III scored 18.8 points last week against a weak Saints run defense.
Cook has a strong record against the Dolphins, while Mason benefits from Aaron Jones' injury.
Avoid Kyren Williams and Isiah Pacheco due to tough defenses.

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