It was another highly entertaining week of football. We had several close games, won in the last seconds. Scores weren’t too high scoring for fantasy teams, though. There were three teams that didn’t even score double-digit points. There were a few really big games from fantasy players, mainly from the quarterback and receiver spots. Hopefully, you had some of those players on your team and pulled out a win Week 3.

Panthers 24, Texans 9

Fantasy Stud: Sam Darnold. Darnold continued his hot ways in this favorable matchup. He hit the 300-yard passing mark and also ran in two scores Darnold was 23-of-34 for 304 yards without a touchdown or turnover. But he ran in two scores, rushing eight times for 11 yards and two touchdowns. Darnold had a season high 28.3 fantasy points. He has 22.9-plus points every game this season.

Fantasy Dud: Phillip Lindsay. Lindsay had a team-high seven carries but managed just five yards. He didn’t catch a pass in the game, putting up terrible fantasy numbers. Lindsay found the end zone each of his first two games but didn’t in this one. He is looking like a touchdown dependent player in this offense, making him a risky fantasy play.

Game Notes: Christian McCaffrey suffered a hamstring injury and left the game. The good news is the injury isn’t considered really serious. He is likely to miss some time but likely just a few weeks. Chuba Hubbard will start while McCaffrey is out of the lineup. Hubbard had 11 carries for 52 yards and three receptions for 27 yards in this game.

Davis Mills played alright in his first NFL start. He was 19-of-28 for 168 yards and a touchdown without a turnover. And he did this against a good Panthers defense. He did move the offense some.

Falcons 17, Giants 14

Fantasy Stud: Saquon Barkley. Barkley didn’t have a huge game but showed his high ceiling with his highest touches of the season. He ran 16 times for 62 yards and caught six passes for 43 yards. Barkley had 105 total yards and a score in the game with six catches. It was his best performance of the year. Hopefully, it is just the start for the superstar running back. 

Fantasy Dud: Daniel Jones. Jones had what seemed a prime matchup for him but was unable to do much for his fantasy teams. He moved the offense pretty well but didn’t score a touchdown either throwing or rushing. He was 24-of-35 for 267 yards and ran eight times for 38 yards. You expected much better from Jones after his great start to the season.

Game Notes: Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton were both injured in the game for the Giants, leaving the team very thin at receiver. Kenny Golladay was able to play and caught four passes for 64 yards. Keep an eye on the injury notes for the latest on the two injured Giant receivers.

Cordarrelle Patterson continues to get more and more chances at running back, especially as a receiver. He ran seven times for 20 yards but caught six passes for 82 yards, leading the Falcons in receiving yards. Patterson has 11 receptions his last two games.

Bills 43, Washington 21

Fantasy Stud: Josh Allen. Allen finally looked like the Allen from last year. He had a monster game, scoring five touchdowns. He was 32-of-43 for 358 yards and four touchdowns without a turnover. He also ran in a score, rushing four times for nine yards and a touchdown. Allen had 40.8 fantasy points in the game, carrying many of his fantasy teams to victory all by himself.

Fantasy Dud: Devin Singletary. Singletary had his worst game of the young season, rushing 11 times for 26 yards. Zack Moss played better, rushing 13 times for 60 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per carry. Singletary is off to a good start but Moss might be earning more playing time from him going forward.

Game Notes: Cole Beasley was heavily targeted, catching 11 passes for 98 yards. Beasley has eight or more receptions two of three games.

Emmanuel Sanders enjoyed his best game as a Bill. He had five receptions for 94 yards and two touchdowns. This was the first time all season Sanders round the end zone and topped 55 yards in a game.

Browns 26, Bears 6

Fantasy Stud: Kareem Hunt. Hunt was off to a disappointing start but finally got it going in Week 3. He ran 10 times for 81 yards and a touchdown. He also caught six passes for 74 yards on seven targets. It was the most involved in the passing game all season for Hunt. He is capable of this type of game every week in this offense - even as the backup.

Fantasy Dud: Justin Fields. Fields had a dud of a first NFL start. He did next to nothing, getting harassed most of the game from the Browns pass rush. He was just 6-of-20 for 68 yards. And he ran for just 12 yards on three carries. It was a terrible showing from Fields, who likely will head back to the bench once Andy Dalton is healthy enough to play.

Game Notes: Odell Beckham made his season debut and looked great, leading the Browns in receiving. He had five receptions for 77 yards.

Austin Hooper scored a touchdown for the first time this season. He had two receptions for 19 yards and a score. He has nine fantasy points two straight games.

Ravens 19, Lions 17

Fantasy Stud: D’Andre Swift. Swift continues to be a big bright spot for fantasy teams. He had 14 carries for 47 yards and a touchdown. He also had seven receptions for 60 yards. Swift has 23-plus fantasy points two of three games. He has become a consistent fantasy play in this offense.

Fantasy Dud: T.J. Hockenson. Hockenson finally had a bad game, catching two passes for just 10 yards. It was a really disappointing game against a team that was horrible against the tight end the first two games of the season. Hockenson will be just fine going forward, but this game likely hurt many of his fantasy owners.

Game Notes: Mark Andrews had his first 100-yard game of the year, catching five passes for 109 yards. Andrews has two straight games with five receptions.

Latavius Murray led the Ravens backs in rushing, running seven times for 28 yards. Ty’Son William was a little more effective in the game, rushing five time for 22 yards. Williams averaged 4.4 yard per carry compared to 4.0 for Murray.

Titans 25, Colts 16

Fantasy Stud: Ryan Tannehill. Tannehill was without his No. 1 receiver most of the game but had his best fantasy showing of the year. He was 18-of-27 for 197 yards and three touchdowns with an interception. Tannehill also made a lot of plays with his feet, rushing five times for 56 yards. He had a season high 25.5 fantasy points in the game.

Fantasy Dud: Jonathan Taylor. Taylor had a good matchup but was unable to do much with it. He ran 10 times for 64 yards, averaging a solid 6.4 yards per carry. He didn’t score a touchdown, though, and had just a catch. Taylor has fewer than double-digit fantasy points two straight games.

Game Notes: A.J. Brown was injured really early in this game and unable to return. Keep an eye on the players notes for the latest on Brown. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine actually led the Titans in receiving, catching four passes for 53 yards.

Carson Wentz was able to play on his two injured ankles and looked alright, going 19-of-37 for 194 yards. He didn’t score a touchdown, though, for the first time this year.

Chargers 30, Chiefs 24

Fantasy Stud: Justin Herbert. Herbert just keeps impressing with his play. He went on the road and beat the defending AFC Champions. Herbert was 26-of-38 for 281 yards and four touchdowns without a turnover. This was his first multiple passing touchdown game of the season for Herbert. He seems to be getting better each week out and is trending towards having another huge season.

Fantasy Dud: Jared Cook. There were few duds in this game, but Cook was held in check. He had two receptions for 27 yards. Both totals were season lows for Cook. He is going to be hit or miss in an offense that features a lot of weapons, though.

Game Notes: Clyde Edwards-Helaire did lose a fumble, but had his first 100-yard game of the year. He ran 17 times for 100 yards, averaging 5.9 yards per carry. He also caught two passes for nine yards and a touchdown. The fumbles are a concern, but it was good to see Edwards-Helaire getting more touches offensively.

Mike Williams continued his red hot start to the year. He had seven receptions for 122 yards and two touchdowns. This was his first 100-yard game of the season but the third straight game finding the end zone.

Saints 28, Patriots 13

Fantasy Stud: Alvin Kamara. Kamara rebounded nice from a terrible Week 2 game. He had 24 carries for 89 yards. He had three receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. He had 128 total yards and a score. Kamara topped 20 fantasy points for the first time this year.

Fantasy Dud: Damien Harris. Harris was a big bust in this game. He had six carries for just 14 yards and didn’t catch a pass. This was his first game all year without double-digit fantasy points. Plus, Harris failed to top 60-rushing yards for the first time. Harris will be fine but getting down big led the Patriots to abandon the run in the second half, giving Harris fewer chances.

Game Notes: Mac Jones had his struggles, going 30-of-51 for 270 yards and a touchdowns with three interceptions. This was his first game all season with any sort of interception.

James White had to be carted from the field because of a possible knee injury. He had a carry for six yards before getting hurt. White looked to have suffered a serious injury, but keep an eye on the player notes for the latest.

Bengals 24, Steelers 10

Fantasy Stud: Ja’Marr Chase. The rookie receivers just continues to impress. He found the end zone two more times, catching four passes for 65 yards and two touchdowns. Chase has scored every game his rookie season. He has put behind him any kind of struggles he had in the preseason. Chase is on the way to be a big rookie year.

Fantasy Dud: JuJu Smith-Schuster. You thought with Diontae Johnson out, Smith-Schuster might get a few more targets. Well, that wasn’t the case. Smith-Schuster had three receptions for 25 yards. Both totals were season lows for Smith-Schuster. Plus, he was targeted just four times. He did leave the game a little early because of a rib injury but did little even before the injury. 

Game Notes: Najee Harris continues to get a ton of touches for the Steelers. He didn’t do much running the ball, rushing 14 times for 40 yards, but got a ton of reception chances. Harris actually had a 100-yard receiving game. He caught 14 passes for 102 yards.

Joe Burrow missed on just four passes, going 14-of-18 for 172 yards and three touchdowns with an interception. This was his first three-touchdown game of the year but he has multiple touchdowns every game.

Cardinals 31, Jaguars 19

Fantasy Stud: James Conner. Conner took advantage of some goal-line chances, scoring two touchdowns. He had 11 carries for 43 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a pass for 10 yards, giving him 53 total yards and two touchdowns. Conner had more than double-digit fantasy points for the first time this year.

Fantasy Dud: DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins was active and didn’t look too slowed by his rib injury, but had a poor fantasy game. He caught just three passes for 21 yards. You just expect better from Hopkins - even if he did play at less than 100 percent. He had 15-plus fantasy points each of his first two games.

Game Notes: The Cardinals had two 100-yard receivers. A.J. Green had five receptions for 112 yards and Christian Kirk caught seven passes for 104 yards.

James Robinson had his best fantasy game of the season. He ran 15 times for 88 yards and a touchdown. He also had six receptions for 46 yards. Robinson had 25.4 fantasy points, which was a season high for him.

Broncos 26, Jets 0

Fantasy Stud: Melvin Gordon. Gordon got back to his good ways, rushing 18 times for 61 yards and a touchdown. He also had a catch for 21 yards, giving him 82 total yards and a score. Gordon has touchdowns two of three and at least 14 touches every game. He is splitting work with rookie Javonte Williams, but still getting plenty of chances in those games. 

Fantasy Dud: Michael Carter. Carter got more playing time with Tevin Coleman out. Carter didn’t do much with his work, though. He ran nine times for 24 yards, averaging 2.7 yards per carry. He also caught two passes for just five yards. Until he starts producing some, Carter is best left on fantasy benches. The entire Jets offense is a mess right now. 

Game Notes: Tim Patrick led the Broncos in receiving. He had five receptions for 98 yards. He has done well filling in for Jerry Jeudy. Patrick has touchdowns two of three and at least three receptions every game.

Zach Wilson continues to have his struggles. He was 19-of-35 for 160 yards with two interceptions and he failed to score a touchdown. Wilson has six interceptions without a score his last two games.

Vikings 30, Seahawks 17

Fantasy Stud: Justin Jefferson. Jefferson had played well this year but this was his best game of the season. He had a big, big showing, catching nine passes for 118 yards and a touchdown. He scored 26.8 fantasy points. Jefferson has scores two straight and at least five receptions every game this season. Jefferson is well on his way to another big fantasy season.

Fantasy Dud: Tyler Lockett. Lockett played much of this game but was injured late with some sort of ankle injury. It looked like a serious injury. Lockett did not produce before the injury, though. It was his first down game, having four receptions for 31 yards. His poor showing stunk the but injury is much more concerning.

Game Notes: Alexander Mattison got the start because of an injury to Dalvin Cook and was great. He hit the 100-yard mark, rushing 26 times for 112 yards. He also had six receptions for 59 yards. Mattison can be an elite fantasy back in a starting role in this offense.

Kirk Cousins was outstanding for the Vikings, finishing 30-of-38 for 323 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. Cousins has two straight three-touchdown games and has eight scores without a pick this season.

Rams 34, Bucs 24

Fantasy Stud: Matthew Stafford. Stafford continues to look like a great fit for the Rams offense. He was outstanding against the defending Super Bowl champs, finishing 27-of-38 for 343 yards and four touchdowns without a turnover. Stafford has at least 21 fantasy points every games and nine touchdowns to just one interception.

Fantasy Dud: Robert Woods. Woods just hasn’t been looked at too often with Stafford as the Rams starting quarterback. He struggled for the third straight game, catching here passes for 33 yards. Woods has been a big bust to start the year. He has not topped 65 yards in a game and his season-high in catches is five. Woods has plenty of time to get it going but his start is a concern.

Game Notes: Cooper Kupp just keeps producing huge numbers for his fantasy owners. He had nine receptions for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Kupp has touchdowns all three games and at least seven receptions all of those games.

The Bucs struggled mightily on the ground once again. Ronald Jones ran five times for 11 yards while Leonard Fournette had four carries for eight yards. Tom Brady threw the ball 55 times, finishing 41-of-55 432 yards and a touchdown.

Raiders 31, Dolphins 28

Fantasy Stud: Peyton Barber. Barber had a huge game, emerging as the lead back for the Raiders with Josh Jacobs out of the lineup. Barber hit the 100-yard rushing mark, running 23 times for 111 yards and a touchdown. He also had three receptions for 31 yards, giving him 142 total yards and a score. As long as Jacobs is out, Barber looks like the back to use in Las Vegas right now.

Fantasy Dud: Myles Gaskin. Gaskin didn’t have a bad game running but didn’t get a ton of chances and only had two receptions. He just didn’t produce for his fantasy owners. Gaskin had 13 carries for 65 yards and three receptions for nine yards. Gaskin has failed to top 65-rushing yards in any games this year. He has fewer than 200 total yards for the season.

Game Notes: The Dolphins had two players reach double-digit receptions. Mike Gesicki had 10 receptions for 86 yards. And rookie Jaylen Waddle had 12 catches for 58 yards. Both players were heavily targeted by new quarterback Jacoby Brissett.

Derek Carr topped 380-passing yards for the third straight game. He was 26-of-43 for 386 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. Carr is already over 1,200-passing yards for the season.

Packers 30, 49ers 28

Fantasy Stud: Davante Adams. Adams had a gigantic performance, producing huge for his fantasy owners. He had 12 receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown. It was a performance similar to last year for Adams. He even took a huge hit in the game and looked done, but returned to action just a few series later. Adams has two straight 120-plus yard games and is rounding into form after a disappointing Week 1.

Fantasy Dud: Robert Tonyan. Tonyan had one of his disappointing games, catching just a pass for six yards. He was targeted just once in the game. Tonyan is becoming a touchdown dependent player. He has fewer than 10 yards two of three games. He is a real hard fantasy player to trust right now.

Game Notes: Brandon Aiyuk got his most playing time of the season and finally produced for his fantasy owners. He had four receptions for 37 yards and a touchdown. Aiyuk had a season high six targets in the game and also ran once for eight yards.

Trey Sermon started and got most of the work at running back but was ineffective outside of a touchdown at the goal line. He ran 10 times for 31 yards and a touchdown.

Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.