Week 3 of the NFL season is the sweet spot: enough games to see patterns, but still early enough to gain an edge by jumping on under-the-radar performers.

This week’s plays mix breakout opportunities with a few big-name fades. Here are the starts, locks and players to avoid that could swing your fantasy matchup.

Quarterbacks

Start: Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers vs. Jets

Mayfield has quietly carried momentum from last season, throwing multiple touchdowns through two games while completing 60% of his passes. He’s shown continued chemistry with Mike Evans, who remains one of the league’s top playmakers, despite not having scored yet this season, and rookie Emeka Egbuka is a chain-moving, red zone asset. The Jets’ secondary has playmakers, but their pass rush hasn’t looked nearly as dominant

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