Start Kirk Cousins, sit Tom Brady, and more fantasy football advice heading into Week 3 of the NFL season

Week 3 opponent: vs. Detroit Lions

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $6,700 / FanDuel — $7,600

Why you should start him: Kirk Cousins and the Vikings got absolutely pantsed by the Eagles on Monday night, but this is a good buy-low spot for the Minnesota offense. Cousins and Justin Jefferson should be able to find some success against a Lions defense that has given up more points than any team aside from the Arizona Cardinals thus far this season.

Week 3 opponent: vs. Green Bay Packers

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $6,000 / FanDuel — $7,400

Why you should sit him: Despite the Buccaneers 2-0 record, Tom Brady has had a frustrating start to the season. This week, he'll be without many of his top weapons, including a suspended Mike Evans, and up against a Packers defense that doesn't give anything away easy.

Week 3 opponent: at Tennessee Titans

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $5,900 / FanDuel — $7,100

Why you should start him: The Raiders are 0-2 and desperate for a win. They have plenty of star power on offense, but haven't quite put it together yet for a full game. With the Titans facing several key injuries on defense, it's a good chance for Las Vegas to come out swinging.

Week 3 opponent: at Seattle Seahawks

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $5,800 / FanDuel — $7,600

Why you should start him: Cordarrelle Patterson is averaging 5 yards per carry through two games. In their first home game of the year, the Seahawks gave up 5.2 YPC to the Broncos. This feels like it will be a game that comes down to clock control, which should result in Patterson getting plenty of touches.

Week 3 opponent: vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $8,100 / FanDuel — $8,800

Why you should sit him: Let me be clear — if Derrick Henry is on your roster, chances are you should start him. There's not a lot of running backs that have the potential value of Henry on any given Sunday. That said, Henry has looked like a shell of himself since coming back from injury last year. If you have a better option available, don't be afraid to get him into your lineup, and if you're playing daily fantasy, definitely wait until Henry finds his mojo again before blowing so much of your payroll on him.

Week 3 opponent: at Chicago Bears

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $5,000 / FanDuel — $5,800

Why you should start him: Fantasy players were nervous when Dameon Pierce had fewer touches than teammate Rex Burkhead in Week 1, but the Texans made a conscious effort to get their rookie running back more involved in Week 2, with Pierce getting 15 carries while Burkhead was shut out of the backfield. That trend should hold moving forward, and the Bears are a team that can give up some points.

Week 3 opponent: at Chicago Bears

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $4,900 / FanDuel — $5,200

Why you should sit him: If we're starting Dameon Pierce, that means it's time to bench Rex Burkhead. While it briefly looked like Burkhead might still have a significant role in the Texans offense, the team seems to be signaling that Pierce is expected to take over as the featured back.

Week 3 opponent: vs. Green Bay Packers

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $6,500 / FanDuel — $7,200

Why you should start him: Given Tom Brady is expected to be without some of his best receiving options, don't be surprised if the Buccaneers decide to lean on their rushing attack against the Packers on Sunday. Fournette is nursing a hamstring injury, so keep an eye out before kickoff to ensure he's 100% to go, but as things stand there's nothing to indicate that he won't be a prominent part of the game plan this week.

Week 3 opponent: at Los Angeles Chargers

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $5,400 / FanDuel — $5,600

Why you should sit him: In Week 2, James Robinson emerged as the clear top running back on the Jaguars depth chart, taking 23 carries to Travis Etienne's nine attempts on the ground. Etienne could still eventually emerge as an important part of the Jacksonville offense, but he currently appears to still be defining his role.

Week 3 opponent: vs. Green Bay Packers

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $3,800 / FanDuel — $5,000

Why you should start him: We've already established we don't expect much out of Tom Brady and the Buccaneers passing game this week, but Scotty Miller is still a viable option for daily fantasy players given his cheap price this week. Miller is a boom-or-bust play, but given how few receivers Brady will have at his disposal that he trusts, Miller could get some extra shine against the Packers.

Week 3 opponent: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $6,400 / FanDuel — $6,900

Why you should sit him: Heading into the year, it felt clear that Terry McLaurin was the top receiver in Washington. But through two games, McLaurin has just 12 targets, with Curtis Samuel leading him in looks on both outings. After the Eagles offense shut down Justin Jefferson and the Vikings last week, it's tough to expect this will be the game McLaurin bounces back.

Week 3 opponent: at Washington Commanders

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $5,200 / FanDuel — $6,000

Why you should start him: After a shaky showing in Week 1, DeVonta Smith found his footing against the Vikings, finishing with seven receptions for 80 yards. He's still without a touchdown for the year, but it feels like this week might be the week.

Week 3 opponent: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $5,400 / FanDuel — $6,100

Why you should start him: Rookie receiver Garrett Wilson reeled in two touchdowns in the Jets comeback win over the Browns last week. With Sunday's game against the Bengals looking like another potential shootout, New York will once again be looking in Wilson's direction to stretch the field.

Week 3 opponent: vs. New Orleans Saints

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $5,000 / FanDuel — $5,700

Why you should sit him: The Panthers offense has struggled out of the gate this year, and the Saints defense is quite stingy. With just three catches on five targets last week, it's a good time to bench Robbie Anderson if you have another option available.

Week 3 opponent: at Seattle Seahawks

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $4,800 / FanDuel — $5,600

Why you should start him: Kyle Pitts brought in 1,026 yards as a rookie last year with the Falcons. He's off to a slow start so far in 2022, with just four receptions on the year, but that levee will break.

Week 3 opponent: at Chicago Bears

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $2,600 / FanDuel — $3,800

Why you should start him: Bears quarterback Justin Fields has thrown the ball just 28 times this year. When a team is that one-dimensional on offense, the defense knows what to do.

Week 3 opponent: at Miami Dolphins

Daily fantasy price: DraftKings — $3,500 / FanDuel — $4,600

Why you should sit him: The Bills defense shut down the Titans last week, but now facing the Dolphins tandem of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, Buffalo could be in for a long day on Sunday.