10 RBs in good spots (Week 3)

Featuring David Montgomery, Chuba Hubbard, and more.

September 25, 2026

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I opened last night’s newsletter with some light-hearted poking at how badly the Falcons looked the first two weeks.

The Packers saw that and said, “hold my beer.”

What an ugly scene. Loved seeing it for my survivor pool, though.

Anyway, make sure you get your fantasy football house in order for Week 3 with all the info your brain can handle 👇️ 

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10 RBs with positive matchups for Week 3 (sorted by Sleeper projected points):

RB3: Kenneth Walker III (RB, KC): (196 mentions last 7 days): Leads the NFL with 290 rushing yards on 47 carries, and KC is a 10.5-point favorite over a Miami defense that ranked among the top-10 easiest matchups for RBs last year. One analyst notes Andy Reid may take his foot off the gas with Walker in this game.

RB6: Derrick Henry (RB, BAL): (137 mentions last 7 days): Faces a Cowboys defense that has given up the third-most rushing yards in the NFL through two weeks, while Baltimore is averaging 155 rushing yards per game. Analysts widely expect a big game, with one saying he won't be stopped by Dallas.

RB7: Jaylen Warren (RB, PIT): (114 mentions last 7 days): Had every RB opportunity after Rico Dowdle went out last week, and Dowdle is ruled out for Week 3 with a toe injury. Analysts say the Bengals are better against the run, but one notes they gave up the fourth-most receiving yards per game to RBs in 2025.

^ Sidebar: I had to double-check this projection when I saw Warren up this high. He’s projected for ~18.6 ppr points this week. I’d be ecstatic if I got that production from him in my leagues, but this number feels too good to be true. Feel like he’ll need a big receiving game to get there.

RB12: Ashton Jeanty (RB, LV): (106 mentions last 7 days): The Saints have given up the sixth-most rushing yards in the NFL and the sixth-most fantasy points to RBs. One analyst says the Raiders could make this an Ashton Jeanty game, but others flag his 2.2 yards per carry and three drops last week.

RB14: Breece Hall (RB, NYJ): (81 mentions last 7 days): The Lions have allowed the third-most EPA per rush and rank 11th in fantasy points allowed to RBs. One analyst calls him in a great spot given his passing-game role, while another doesn't think Detroit is that bad a run defense.

RB15: David Montgomery (RB, HOU): (103 mentions last 7 days): The Colts are allowing 5.4 yards per carry and the third-most fantasy points to RBs through two games. Analysts call it a plus matchup and a great chance to bounce back, though Woody Marks was heavily involved last week.

RB18: Omarion Hampton (RB, LAC): (142 mentions last 7 days): Buffalo has given up the fifth-most fantasy points to RBs through two games and ranks 30th against the run in EPA. Analysts are split: some call it a great matchup, while others say the Bills' front is built to stuff the run and Hampton has barely been used as a receiver.

RB19: Cam Skattebo (RB, NYG): (98 mentions last 7 days): Has 34 opportunities through two games, and analysts expect an even larger workload with the Giants game planning around Jameis Winston. They call Tennessee a softer, favorable matchup on paper, but flag Winston going 11-of-27 for 111 yards in relief in Week 2.

RB20: Chuba Hubbard (RB, CAR): (113 mentions last 7 days): Jonathon Brooks is headed to IR and expected to miss about six weeks, leaving Hubbard the backfield. Analysts see upside against Cleveland. One analyst calls their front seven exploitable at 4.6 yards per carry allowed, though another says it's not the most inviting matchup.

RB25: Quinshon Judkins (RB, CLE): (97 mentions last 7 days): Faces a Carolina defense allowing 6.3 yards per carry, the highest in the NFL, with Devin Lloyd out. Analysts call it a smash spot and a nice matchup, though he is averaging just 2.3 yards per carry behind a line that ranks last in adjusted line yards.

Last but not least, check out today’s National Pulse for more trending topics, including:

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  • Malik Nabers' shoulder clouds his value

  • Bryce Young’s breakout and Tyler Shough’s QB value

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