We came close to the sweep last week, but a blowout ruined it. Mike Evans needed one more reception, but left the game because the 49ers were being extra cautious with his hip injury. I have three plays for the Sunday slate, all in the first set of games. Here are my top NFL Week 3 PrizePicks player predictions, which come with a 6X multiplier if you opt for the Power Play.
We came close to the sweep last week, but a blowout ruined it. Mike Evans needed one more reception, but left the game because the 49ers were being extra cautious with his hip injury. I have three plays for the Sunday slate, all in the first set of games. Here are my top NFL Week 3 PrizePicks player predictions, which come with a 6X multiplier if you opt for the Power Play.
Aaron Rodgers has had a tough start to the season. He is averaging 39.5 attempts per game, but has completed just 59.5% of his passes. The Steelers do not have a pass-catcher with over 100 receiving yards this season, and Pat Freiermuth leads the way with 78 yards.
The Bengals do not have an interception on the season, but they have not allowed a passing touchdown. This is the perfect game to get their first interception of the season. Rodgers has the eighth-lowest highly accurate throw rate among 28 qualifying quarterbacks. The Bengals have four sacks in each of their first two games, and should impact Rodgers all game.
Nico Collins is still not practicing as he deals with a hamstring injury and is trending toward missing his second consecutive game. Kayshon Boutte played 72% of snaps last week and saw five targets as he adjusts to his new team. Dalton Schultz led the team with 14 targets, while Xavier Hutchinson led all wide receivers with nine targets. Jaylin also saw five targets.
C.J. Stroud spread the ball around well last week with 55 pass attempts. He had 38 attempts in Week 1. Now he faces the Indianapolis Colts, who forced Patrick Mahomes to throw 47 times last week to keep up with their offense. Schultz should lead the team in targets again this week, but Boutte could see an uptick after leading the wide receivers in routes last week.
AJ Barner has not been a major factor in the passing attack over the past two weeks, but has a great matchup this week. The Commanders have struggled against tight ends this season, allowing eight receptions, 120 yards and four touchdowns to the position.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a ridiculous 44% team target share with Drew Lock at quarterback. Sam Darnold logged a limited practice this week and has a chance to play. Barner has played 88% and 80% of snaps in the first two weeks, and should hit that number again this week. I expect his usage to increase in a favorable matchup no matter who starts at quarterback.
