Fantasy Production by the Numbers Week 3

Fantasy Football is a weekly game that needs weekly tools. But we must get to at least week two before adjusting my Weekly Value and MVP Index values. Every week, I will update you on who is doing the best for the 2024 season and show how that relates to their weekly value going forward. This week, we look just at the week one data to show who got off to the best start. Let’s look at Fantasy Football production by the numbers in week three. 

QB Position

We will use the standard 25 yards passing for 1 point, 4 points for a passing TD, 10 yards rushing for 1 point, and 6 points for a rushing TD to grade QBs for week one. Only the 32 starting QBs will be graded. 

30 or more points- Super Elite Level (1) 

Josh Allen

25 or more points- Elite Level (6) 

Dak Prescott, Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow. Malik Willis 

20 or more points- Solid Performance (3) 

Andy Dalton, Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers 

15 or more points- Adequate Starter Level (7) 

Daniel Jones, Bo Nix, Caleb Williams, Justin Fields, DeShaun Watson, Patrick Mahomes, Will Levis

Ten or more points- Poor Performance Level (7) 

Kyler Murray, Jared Goff, Jalen Hurts, Matthew Stafford, Gardner Minshew, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins 

Less than 10 points- Game Losing Level (7) 

CJ Stroud, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Herbert, Baker Mayfield, Derek Carr, Anthony Richardson, Jacoby Brissett

RB Position

We will use the standard 10 yards rushing yards for 1 point, 10 yards receiving for 1 point, 6 points for any TD, and one point per reception to grade RBs for week one. Only the RBs likely to be in the starting lineup for Fantasy Football Managers or scoring more than 10 points were graded.

30 or more points- Game Winning Level (3)

Saquon Barkley, Kyren Williams, Derrick Henry

25 or more points- Super Elite Level (4) 

Chubba Hubbard, Jonathon Taylor, Aaron Jones, Zach Charbonnet

20 or more points- Elite Level (3)

David Montgomery, Devin Singletary, Zach Moss, 

15 or more points- Solid Performance (5) 

James Cook, Breece Hall, Emanuel Wilson, Jamyr Gibbs, Alvin Kamara 

Ten or more points- Adequate Starter Level (13) 

Austin Ekeler, Najee Harris, Ty Johnson, Alexander Mattison, Bijan Robinson, Travis Ettienne, Bucky Irving, Miles Sanders, Jordan Mason, Brian Robinson, Roschon Johnson, Tyjae Spears, Jerome Ford 

Five or more points- Poor Performance Level (9) 

Cam Akers, De’Von Achane, Rico Dowdle, Richard White, JK Dobbins, Carson Steele, D’Andre Swift, Tony Pollard, Josh Jacobs 

Less than 5 points- Game Losing Level (6) 

 James Conner, Zamir White, Rhamondre Stevenson, Ezekiel Elliott, Ty Chandler, Jaylen Warren 

WR Position

We will use the standard 10 yards rushing yards for 1 point, 10 yards receiving for 1 point, 6 points for any TD, and one point per reception to grade WRs for week one. Only the WRs likely to be in the starting lineup for Fantasy Football Managers or scoring more than 10 points were graded. 

30 or more points- Game Winning Level (1) 

Jauan Jennings 

25 or more points- Super Elite Level (5) 

Ja’Marr Chase, Rashee Rice, Malik Nabers, Amari Cooper, Dionte Johnson 

20 or more points- Elite Level (6) 

Rome Odunze, Tre Tucker, Chris Olave, Amon Ra St Brown, Justin Jefferson, Terry McLaurin 

15 or more points- Solid Performance (11) 

Stefon Diggs, Calvin Austin, DeAndre Hopkins, Jakobi Meyers, Khalil Shakir, Drake London, Marvin Harrison, Chris Godwin, Andrei Iosivas, Christian Kirk, DJ Moore 

Ten or more points- Adequate Starter Level (20) 

DeVonta Smith, Demario Douglass, Darrel Mooney, Michael Wilson, Garret Wilson, KaVontae Turpin, Allen Lazard, Courtland Sutton, Tutu Atwell, Jalen Tolbert, Wan’Dale Robinson, Adam Thielen, Nico Collins, Quentin Johnson, Jalen Nailor, Rashod Bateman, Tank Dell, Jayden Reed, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens 

Five or more points- Poor Performance Level (21) 

Brandon Aiyuk, Brian Thomas, Tyler Lockett, Keon Coleman, Christian Watson, Davante Adams, Michael Pittman, Ladd McConkey, Tyreek Hill, Tee Higgins, Jaxon Smith Njigba, Jerry Jeudy, Jalen Waddle, Mike Williams, Tyler Boyd, Jordan Whittington, Alex Pierce, Zay Flowers, Josh Downs, Curtis Samuel, Xavier Worthy  

Less than 5 points- Game Losing Level (12) 

Demarcus Robinson, Gabe Davis, Mike Evans, Elijah Moore, Brandin Cooks, Ja’Lynn Polk, Jahan Dotson, Romeo Doubs, Calvin Ridley, Jameson Williams, Rashid Shaheed, Dontayvion Wicks 

TE Position

We will use the standard 10 yards rushing yards for 1 point, 10 yards receiving for 1 point, 6 points for any TD, and one point per reception to grade TEs for week one. Only the TEs likely to be in the starting lineup for Fantasy Football Managers or scoring more than 10 points were graded. 

20 or more points- Game Winning Level (2) 

Dallas Godert, Cole Kmet 

15 or more points- Super Elite Level (1)

Jake Ferguson 

Ten or more points- Elite Level (4) 

Tyler Conklin, Dalton Kincaid, Noah Fant, Cade Otton 

Eight or more points- Adequate Starter Level (4)

Brenton Strange, Nick Vannett, Zach Ertz, Mike Gesecki

Five or More Points- Poor Performance Level (8) 

Kyle Pitts, Pat Freiermuth, Johnny Mundt, Brock Bowers, Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta, Trey McBride, Colby Parkinson    

Less than 5 points- Game Losing Level (9) 

John Smith, Hayden Hurst, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Dalton Schultz, Hunter Henry, Theo Johnson, Isiah Likely, Mark Andrews, Greg Dulcich  

Conclusion

Seven QBs hit an elite level or higher in week three, with ten RBs over the elite level, twelve WRs over the elite level, and only seven TEs hitting an elite level or higher. Quite a few top-level QBs, led by CJ Stroud, Jalen Hurts, Kyler Murray, and Anthony Richardson, had poor performances this week. 

Some higher-drafted RBs struggled, including De’Von Achane, Tony Pollard, Richard White, and Rhamondre Stevenson. Substitute RBs Cam Akers and Carson Steele didn’t live up to high FAAB expectations. JK Dobbins and James Conner were also disappointing. Dionte Johnson woke up with the better QB play in Carolina this week, with rookies Malib Nabers and Rome Odunze justifying their high draft capital. Jauan Jennings had a career game with CMC, Kittle, and Deebo was out of the lineup. 

The lack of solid QB play in Miami sank Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Dallas Goedert and Cole Kmet were both late TE draft picks and paid off big time in week three. Brock Bowers had an off week, while Mark Andrews and Isiah Likely were missing in action. Good luck in week four.