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Fantasy Football: Week 3 predictions to count on

The Yahoo Fantasy crew has full confidence in these players delivering a memorable performance in your fantasy football lineups for Week 3.

The over-under on Ja’Marr Chase currently rests at 81.5 yards, and that doesn’t go far enough. We have to appreciate that Washington has been the worst pass defense, by far, since the 2023 season opened. If you prefer more recent returns, 2024 follows the script — Mike Evans and Chris Godwin both spiked against the Commanders in Week 1, and Malik Nabers exploded for 10-127-1 last Sunday.

The Bengals did little right in the Week 1 loss to New England, but Cincinnati’s offense was significantly improved last week at Kansas City. The rust is coming off. I know you have a choice between two Monday night games this week, but make sure you clear some time to watch Chase put on a show. I won’t be surprised if he races past 150 yards by the end of the night. — Scott Pianowski

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Brandon Aiyuk is currently in a contract negotiation hangover and has underperformed early this season with just six receptions on 10 targets for 71 yards and no touchdowns. This can be chalked up to lack of preseason play, but the 49ers’s early schedule has been difficult — so difficult that Brock Purdy personally complimented Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

However, this week is the week for a get-right game for Aiyuk. Deebo Samuel is likely out with a calf strain, and George Kittle could miss due to a hamstring injury. That means the 49ers will lean on Aiyuk against a defense that just gave up an overall WR1 performance to Marvin Harrison Jr., who burned the Rams’ secondary so badly that Harrison Jr. had 130 yards and two touchdowns by the end of the first quarter. Aiyuk will shine this week and…


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