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Rank	Team	Player	Projection	Opponent
1		Drew Brees	305 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 1 INT Brees threw five touchdown passes in two games against the Falcons last season. He should have a big performance in Week 3.	vs
2		Aaron Rodgers	275 pass yards, 3 pass TD Rodgers has not gotten off to a blazing start this season and had only one total touchdown in two games against the Bears last season, but he will break out in prime time this week against a Bears' defense that is vulnerable to the pass.	at
3		Michael Vick	250 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 40 rush yards, 1 INT To the relief of many fantasy owners with Eagles players, Vick gets the start for at least another game and the foreseeable future. Ride the hot hand here for what should be a huge game against a weak defense.	at
4		Matt Schaub	285 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 1 INT There's a lot to like about this matchup. Both teams will have to throw to keep pace with the other, and Schaub could put up substantial numbers.	vs
5		Eli Manning	270 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 2 INT Manning's start to the 2010 season has been shaky at best. The Titans secured 20 interceptions last season, but they also gave up a ton of yards. Manning could put up big numbers, but needs to get over the turnover bug.	vs
6		Tony Romo	270 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 2 INT Romo hasn't put up spectacular numbers yet, though a beat-up offensive line hasn't done him any favors. In time he should produce at his normal, high level.	at
7		Tom Brady	240 pass yards, 2 pass TD Brady wasn't in top form last weekend, throwing two picks against the Jets. He should bounce back against the Bills.	vs
8		Philip Rivers	240 pass yards, 2 pass TD Vincent Jackson's absence has not hurt Rivers' production at all. Rivers has five touchdowns through two weeks -- expect a couple more this week against Seattle.	at
9		Jay Cutler	245 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 1 INT Cutler has played very well early this season; and though he threw six interceptions in two games against the Packers last season, he should be able to take advantage of their inexperienced secondary in Week 3.	vs
10		Brett Favre	270 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 2 INT Favre has thrown 57 touchdown passes in 34 career games against the Lions, so this should be the week he gets back on track after a rough start.	vs
11		Peyton Manning	240 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 1 INT Manning didn't need 57 pass attempts last week like he did in Week 1 against Houston. The Giants' secondary provided little resistance. The Broncos' secondary will be a tougher, but Manning should post decent numbers as always.	at
12		Donovan McNabb	215 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 15 rush yards McNabb should have a big week against the Rams' inexperienced corners, but hopefully the Redskins don't get too far ahead and simply turn to the running game.	at
13		Alex Smith	200 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 30 rush yards, 1 INT Smith looked accurate and poised last week against the Saints despite a mediocre stat line. He could break out against the Chiefs.	at
14		Matt Ryan	240 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT Ryan struggled in his lone game against the Saints last season, but he is coming off a big performance in Week 2. Expect Ryan's production to be somehwere in the middle this week.	at
15		Joe Flacco	215 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT Flacco enjoyed a big game against the Browns in Week 3 last season before a nagging hip injury began to hinder his performance. Just hope his atrocious performance last week against the Bengals was an aberration.	vs
16		David Garrard	215 pass yards, 10 rush yards Garrard was really good in Week 1 and really bad in Week 2. Hopefully the good Garrard shows up this week, but he is still not much more than a second fantasy QB at this point.	vs
17		Mark Sanchez	210 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT Sanchez had a big performance in Week 2 and played well in both games against the Dolphins last season, but he remains a fringe starting option in most formats given how often the Jets run the ball.	at
18		Chad Henne	185 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 1 INT Henne played well against the Jets last season, but he simply does not put up the passing numbers that the top quarterbacks provide. He is not more than a second quarterback this week.	vs
19		Derek Anderson	190 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT The Raiders have a strong pass defense, so Anderson is not a very good option for Week 3. He will not be more than a second quarterback in 2-QB leagues.	vs
20		Matt Hasselbeck	180 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 2 INT Hasselbeck's running touchdowns have really boosted his fantasy numbers, but he is not going to get those every week.The Chargers intercepted four passes last week, so be wary of using Hasselbeck this week.	vs
21		Josh Freeman	175 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 15 rush yards, 2 INT Freeman will need a big game in Week 3 if the Buccaneers hope to knock off the Steelers. He should be a useful option in 2-QB leagues given his 4:1 TD:INT ratio and ability to pick up yards on the ground.	vs
22		Carson Palmer	160 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 5 rush yards Despite the weapons and despite Palmer's pedigree, the running game is still the Bengals' top priority this season. His receivers will have more trouble getting open against the Panthers as well.	at
23		Charlie Batch	170 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT Either Batch or Byron Leftwich will start for the Steelers in Week 3. Whoever gets the nod may be a useful Week 3 option in 2-QB leagues but not in standard leagues.	at
24		Vince Young	140 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 25 rush yards, 1 INT He'll start this week, but now we know Jeff Fisher won't hesitate to yank Young for Kerry Collins if the situation warrants it.	at
25		Matt Cassel	170 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 2 INT A weak offensive line doesn't help, but Cassel hasn't looked good even with time. He has played very conservatively so far and is still missing open receivers.	vs
26		Shaun Hill	180 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 3 INT The Vikings have not given up much in terms of passing yards this season; so even though Hill threw for over 300 yards last week, don't expect him to repeat that in Week 3.	at
27		Kyle Orton	150 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT Orton has looked solid through two games, though admittedly he has yet to face much of a test defensively. He could put up good numbers again Sunday, though he probably won't approach the fantasy elite.	vs
28		Sam Bradford	155 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 2 INT The Redkins' defense has given up a lot of passing yards, but Bradford is still a risky option this week given his inexperience and questionable receiving corps.	vs
29		Seneca Wallace	125 pass yards, 25 rush yards, 2 INT With reports that Jake Delhomme likely has a high-ankle sprain, Seneca Wallace looks in line for another start. Wallace had a costly turnover last week against the Chiefs, and he's up against a fuming Ravens defense.	at
30		Jason Campbell	145 pass yards, 2 INT Campbell was replaced by Bruce Gradkowksi at halftime in Week 2, but he has not been removed from the starting role just yet. Still, the early removal should lead fantasy players in another direction, even in 2-QB leagues.	at
31		Ryan Fitzpatrick	115 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 2 INT Fitzpatrick gets the start this week over Trent Edwards, though he won't be a major boost for the offense.	at
32		Jimmy Clausen	135 pass yards, 3 INT Clausen didn't fare that well after taking over for Matt Moore last week, and he's facing a Bengals defense that picked off Joe Flacco four times.	vs

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