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Week 3 Fantasy Winners & Losers: Gibbs, JSN, Burrow, Chase

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Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were the top fantasy performers in Week 3, while Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jonathan Taylor disappointed. Gibbs scored 23+ points in all three games, totaling 98.3 points for the season. Smith-Njigba reached 104.06 points through three games, the fourth-highest ever. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase also delivered strong performances, with Chase scoring 24+ points in back-to-back games. Geno Smith, Garrett Wilson, and Kenyon Sadiq combined for 76 points against Detroit. Jaylen Warren stepped up for Pittsburgh with a season-high 20.6 points.

Injuries to Isiah Pacheco and Rico Dowdle created opportunities for Gibbs and Warren. Sam Darnold returned from injury but threw two interceptions, though he still scored 27.66 points. The Seahawks face the Chargers in Week 4 before a tougher stretch. Chase remains a top-three WR, while Burrow is a lower-tier QB1. Sadiq is a must-add in over 65% of leagues.

St. Brown, Taylor, and Chase Brown were among the biggest losers, failing to meet expectations. The Lions RB duo struggled, as did other fantasy stars. Week 4 matchups will be crucial for rebounding players.