Fantasy Football Week 3 Wrap: Go add Jauan Jennings, who looked like 49ers’ WR1

San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams

Startlingly, a player from each team scored three touchdowns during a furious Rams comeback. Los Angeles never held a lead until two seconds were left, but big special teams plays helped the Rams overcome their biggest deficit (14 points) since 2012.

Jauan Jennings went from waiver wires to scoring the most fantasy points in a game this season during a performance that included some terrific catches. Jennings acted as SF’s WR1 with Deebo Samuel and George Kittle out, as Brandon Aiyuk and Brock Purdy remained out of sync. Jennings now leads San Francisco in receiving this season and is available in nearly 70% of Yahoo leagues.

Kyren Williams matched Jennings with three scores himself, finishing as the No. 2 fantasy back through Sunday. Blake Corum didn’t see the field, so Williams’ fantasy value looks strong as the clear focus of the new offense.

The Rams were able to remain productive after a slow start despite missing Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua and multiple offensive linemen. Matthew Stafford didn’t record his first completion until 8:30 was left in the second quarter, but he finished with 8.8 YPA and lost yards to pass interference penalties. Tutu Atwell made some big plays, but no one on the Rams saw more than five targets, although Stafford attempted just 25 passes to be fair.

Purdy got 9.7 YPA despite missing Samuel and Kittle, and his receivers suffered a whopping six drops Sunday; Ronnie Bell had a brutal one that cost them the game. Purdy made plays with his legs and finished as the QB3 in fantasy through Sunday. His previous ugly splits without Samuel on the field also occurred without Trent Williams in the lineup, but Sunday proved Purdy can remain in fantasy lineups while missing some pieces.

Purdy did miss a wide-open Aiyuk for a would-be 50+ yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, as Aiyuk’s start to the season became even more frustrating considering Sunday’s opportunity (and opponent). Still, keep Aiyuk in…

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Publish date : 2024-09-23 03:39:37

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