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Fantasy Football: Week 3 NFL Daily Fantasy Picks

By Aaron Huizenga

Sep 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) reacts after the Falcons scored a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the third quarter at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Falcons defeated the Raiders 35-28. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) reacts after the Falcons scored a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the third quarter at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Falcons defeated the Raiders 35-28. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) runs for a touchdown after taking a handoff from quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. The Jets beat the Bills 37-31. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) runs for a touchdown after taking a handoff from quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. The Jets beat the Bills 37-31. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

RUNNING BACK

Matt Forte ($7500) Jets vs. Chiefs – Forte is a back that is completely flying under the radar this week heading into week three facing a defense that many think is solid. The Chiefs front seven was tough on the run last season, but that has not translated over to this season so far. They currently are allowing the third most yards per game this season, granted its only been 2 weeks. However, Forte is coming off a monster game at Buffalo and is currently getting a workload that is going to put him in the conversation every week until he breaks down. He received 32 touches last week and turned that into over 100 total yards and three scores. I don’t think many people are talking him up this week and I think its a mistake. If he continues to get over 20 carries and can add a few catches in the process, he is going to consistently score 20 points every single week.

Melvin Gordon ($7100) Chargers @ Colts – Gordon has looked like a really solid RB in the first two weeks finally displaying the ability that many expected him to show last season as a rookie. Gordon has already scored 3 times this year and went over 100 yards last week as well. With Keenan Allen done for the year and now Danny Woodhead, the Chargers are going to give Gordon all the touches he can handle. The Indy defense is starting to slowly get back some talent in the secondary but are still really weak up front. Gordon should be in line for 25 total touches and will be used more as a receiver filling in a role similar to what Woodhead was in.

Charles Sims ($6300) Buccaneers vs. Rams – Sims takes over as the workhorse back in a Tampa offense that has been really solid so far this season. Doug Martin is out the next three weeks so Sims will get a chance to show he can handle a full work load. He has always shown the ability to catch passes out of the backfield and with an increase in workload should be able to pay off a super cheap salary this week. The Rams defense has been pretty tough against the run, but with 20 touches nearly a lock as well as the receptions that come with should provide an easy path to double digit points.

Others I Like – DeMarco Murray ($7700), David Johnson ($8400), CJ Anderson ($8000)

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