The more we learn about this NFL season, the more we realize how much we still don't know. Injuries to Robert Griffin III, A.J. Green, Jamaal Charles, DeSean Jackson, Vernon Davis, Knowshon Moreno and many other key contributors have forced teams and fantasy owners into contingency plans for Week 3 and beyond, while veterans Antonio Gates and Darren Sproles produced huge games to silence those who speculated they may be shifting into diminished roles.

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Can the Cowboys offense find continuity after last week's bounce-back win? Where will the Vikings turn with Adrian Peterson sidelined indefinitely? Will Drew Brees lift the Saints to their first win of the year with a huge day? Find out in SI.com's fantasy football projections for Week 3.

Buccaneers at Falcons

QB: Josh McCown – 259 pass yards, 1 TD, 2 INT

RB: Bobby Rainey – 103 rush yards, 1 TD, three receptions, 18 receiving yards

RB: Doug Martin – 33 rush yards, one reception, 10 receiving yards

WR: Vincent Jackson – six receptions, 84 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Mike Evans – four receptions, 57 receiving yards

TE: Brandon Myers – four receptions, 42 receiving yards

K: Patrick Murray – 2 PAT

DST: Buccaneers D – 31 points allowed, two sacks, one INT

QB: Matt Ryan – 332 pass yards, 3 TD, 1 INT

RB: Steven Jackson – 58 rush yards, 1 TD, two receptions, 17 receiving yards

RB: Jacquizz Rodgers – 26 rush yards, three receptions, 21 receiving yards

RB: Devonta Freeman – 7 rush yards

WR: Julio Jones – seven receptions, 118 receiving yards, 2 TD

WR: Roddy White – four receptions, 55 receiving yards

WR: Harry Douglas – five receptions, 72 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Devin Hester – three receptions, 31 receiving yards

TE: Levine Toilolo – one reception, 11 receiving yards

K: Matt Bryant – 4 PAT, 1 FG

DST: Falcons D – 14 points allowed, one sack, two INT

Even if Martin is back this week, you want Bobby Rainey in your lineups. Meanwhile, keep an eye on Roddy White’s practice participation on Wednesday. He could miss Thursday’s game because of a hamstring injury.

Chargers at Bills

QB: Philip Rivers – 276 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

RB: Donald Brown – 89 rush yards, 1 TD, two receptions, 15 receiving yards

RB: Danny Woodhead – 47 rush yards, six receptions, 58 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Keenan Allen – six receptions, 95 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Eddie Royal – three receptions, 26 receiving yards

TE: Antonio Gates – five receptions, 62 receiving yards

TE: Ladarius Green – two receptions, 18 receiving yards

K: Nick Novak – 3 PAT, 2 FG

DST: Chargers D – 23 points allowed, two sacks, 1 INT, 1 FR

QB: EJ Manuel – 233 pass yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 21 rush yards

RB: C.J. Spiller – 61 rush yards, three receptions, 14 receiving yards

RB: Fred Jackson – 43 rush yards, 1 TD, two receptions, 15 receiving yards

WR: Sammy Watkins – six receptions, 103 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Robert Woods – two receptions, 31 receiving yards

WR: Mike Williams – two receptions, 17 receiving yards

TE: Scott Chandler – two receptions, 21 receiving yards

K: Dan Carpenter – 2 PAT, 3 FG

DST: Bills D – 27 points allowed, three sacks, 1 INT

Brown immediately steps into the starting lineup for both the Chargers and fantasy owners this week. He’s a strong play against a Buffalo defense that has allowed big per-carry numbers to Matt Forte and Lamar Miller.

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Cowboys at Rams

QB: Tony Romo – 289 pass yards, 2 TD

RB: DeMarco Murray – 87 rush yards, 2 TD, four receptions, 23 receiving yards

RB: Lance Dunbar – 26 rush yards

WR: Dez Bryant – seven receptions, 116 receiving yards, 2 TD

WR: Terrance Williams – five receptions, 73 receiving yards

WR: Cole Beasley – three receptions, 42 receiving yards

TE: Jason Witten – four receptions, 37 receiving yards

K: Dan Bailey – 4 PAT, 2 FG

DST: Cowboys D – 20 points allowed, two sacks, 1 INT, 1 FR

QB: Austin Davis – 249 pass yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

RB: Zac Stacy – 52 rush yards, 1 TD

RB: Benny Cunningham – 19 rush yards, two receptions, eight receiving yards

WR: Brian Quick – seven receptions, 78 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Kenny Britt – two receptions, 24 receiving yards

WR: Austin Pettis – one reception, 13 receiving yards

WR: Tavon Austin – two receptions, 12 receiving yards

TE: Jared Cook – five receptions, 65 receiving yards

K: Greg Zuerlein – 2 PAT, 2 FG

DST: Rams D – 34 points allowed, two sacks, 1 FR

Time for Romo to get on track in the 2014 season. The Cowboys look set to ride Murray this year, but Romo will also shine in what proves to be a blowout in St. Louis.

Redskins at Eagles

QB: Kirk Cousins – 284 pass yards, 1 TD, 2 INT

RB: Alfred Morris – 113 rush yards, 2 TD

RB: Roy Helu – 38 rush yards, two receptions, 13 receiving yards

WR: Pierre Garcon – seven receptions, 98 receiving yards

WR: DeSean Jackson – five receptions, 96 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Andre Roberts – two receptions, 17 receiving yards

TE: Niles Paul – five receptions, 55 receiving yards

K: Kai Forbath – 3 PAT, 1 FG

DST: Redskins D – 30 points allowed, four sacks, 1 INT

QB: Nick Foles – 325 pass yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 14 rush yards

RB: LeSean McCoy – 122 rush yards, 1 TD, four receptions, 36 receiving yards, 1 TD

RB: Darren Sproles – 25 rush yards, four receptions, 37 receiving yards

WR: Jeremy Maclin – five receptions, 94 receiving yards

WR: Riley Cooper – three receptions, 46 receiving yards

WR: Jordan Matthews – four receptions, 52 receiving yards

TE: Zach Ertz – five receptions, 58 receiving yards, 1 TD

K: Cody Parkey – 3 PAT, 3 FG

DST: Eagles D – 24 points allowed, two sacks, 2 INT, 1 FR

Now is probably the best time to sell your Sproles stock. Chances are he just had the best game he’ll have all season. While Cousins should be on your bench, expect another monster game from Morris with a great matchup against the Eagles defense.

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Texans at Giants

QB: Ryan Fitzpatrick – 223 pass yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

RB: Arian Foster – 96 rush yards, 2 TD, two receptions, 18 receiving yards

RB: Alfred Blue – 27 rush yards

WR: Andre Johnson – seven receptions, 105 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: DeAndre Hopkins – four receptions, 73 receiving yards

TE: Garrett Graham – three receptions, 23 receiving yards

K: Randy Bullock – 3 PAT, 1 FG

DST: Texans D – four sacks, 2 INT, 1 FR, 13 points allowed

QB: Eli Manning – 274 pass yards, 1 TD, 2 INT

RB: Rashad Jennings – 67 rush yards, four receptions, 37 receiving yards, 1 TD

RB: Andre Williams – 25 rush yards

WR: Victor Cruz – four receptions, 58 receiving yards

WR: Rueben Randle – five receptions, 63 receiving yards

WR: Jerrel Jernigan – three receptions, 34 receiving yards

TE: Larry Donnell – five receptions, 64 receiving yards

K: Josh Brown – 1 PAT, 2 FG

DST: Giants D – 24 points allowed, two sacks, 1 INT

A couple of uninspiring offenses meet in this matchup. Stay clear of everyone on the Giants not named Jennings. Through two weeks, Arian Foster has been haunting owners who were concerned about the health of his back during draft season.

Vikings at Saints

QB: Matt Cassel – 178 pass yards, 1 TD, 3 INT

RB: Matt Asiata – 58 rush yards, four receptions, 21 receiving yards

RB: Jerick McKinnon - 17 rush yards

WR: Cordarrelle Patterson – four receptions, 52 receiving yards, 45 rush yards

WR: Greg Jennings – six receptions, 68 receiving yards

TE: Kyle Rudolph – three receptions, 35 receiving yards, 1 TD

K: Blair Walsh – 1 PAT, 1 FG

DST: Vikings D – 41 points allowed, one sack

QB: Drew Brees – 348 pass yards, 4 TD

RB: Pierre Thomas – 43 rush yards, six receptions, 57 receiving yards

RB: Khiry Robinson – 55 rush yards, 1 TD

WR: Marques Colston – six receptions, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Brandin Cooks – five receptions, 61 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Robert Meachem – one reception, 11 receiving yards

WR: Kenny Stills – two receptions, 23 receiving yards

TE: Jimmy Graham – seven receptions, 109 receiving yards, 2 TD

K: Shayne Graham – 5 PAT, 2 FG

DST: Saints D – 10 points allowed, two sacks, 3 INT

Get all your Saints in this week -- even Khiry Robinson, whose value gets a real shot in the arm after Mark Ingram’s hand injury. Without Adrian Peterson on the field, it could be a long day for the Vikings offense.

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Titans at Bengals

QB: Jake Locker – 235 pass yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

RB: Shonn Greene – 46 rush yards, two receptions, 11 receiving yards

RB: Bishop Sankey – 10 rush yards

RB: Dexter McCluster – 17 rush yards, three receptions, 20 receiving yards

WR: Kendall Wright – seven receptions, 81 receiving yards

WR: Justin Hunter – four receptions, 75 receiving yards, 1 TD

TE: Delanie Walker – four receptions, 39 receiving yards, 1 TD

K: Ryan Succop – 2 PAT

DST: Titans D – 31 points allowed, 1 FR

QB: Andy Dalton – 317 pass yards, 3 TD

RB: Giovani Bernard – 61 rush yards, five receptions, 67 receiving yards, 1 TD

RB: Jeremy Hill – 48 rush yards, 1 TD, two receptions, 12 receiving yards

WR: A.J. Green – five receptions, 82 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Mohamed Sanu – five receptions, 79 receiving yards

WR: Brandon Tate – three receptions, 34 receiving yards

TE: Jermaine Gresham – three receptions, 37 receiving yards, 1 TD

K: Mike Nugent – 4 PAT, 1 FG

DST: Bengals D – 14 points allowed, three sacks, 2 INT, 1 FR

The Bengals’ projections would change completely if Green is unable to go because of his foot sprain. Be sure to check back with us later in the week.

Ravens at Browns

QB: Joe Flacco – 288 pass yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

RB: Bernard Pierce – 68 rush yards, two receptions, 10 receiving yards

RB: Justin Forsett – 34 rush yards, four receptions, 21 receiving yards

WR: Torrey Smith – four receptions, 80 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Steve Smith – six receptions, 76 receiving yards

TE: Dennis Pitta – seven receptions, 82 receiving yards

K: Justin Tucker – 2 PAT, 4 FG

DST: Ravens D – 19 points allowed, 3 sacks, 2 INT

QB: Brian Hoyer – 215 pass yards, 2 INT

RB: Terrance West – 71 rush yards, 1 TD, two receptions, 17 receiving yards

RB: Isaiah Crowell – 38 rush yards, one reception, 6 receiving yards

WR: Andrew Hawkins – five receptions, 65 receiving yards

WR: Miles Austin – five receptions, 40 receiving yards

TE: Jordan Cameron – five receptions, 70 receiving yards

K: Billy Cundiff – 1 PAT, 4 FG

DST: Browns D – 26 points allowed, four sacks, 2 INT, 1 FR

West has at least one more week as the starter, and you’ll want him in your lineup, even in this tough matchup. Steve Smith sure looks like the No. 1 receiver in Baltimore, racking up 25 targets in the first two weeks of the season.

Packers at Lions

QB: Aaron Rodgers – 338 pass yards, 3 TD, 15 rush yards

RB: Eddie Lacy – 60 rush yards, 1 TD, three receptions, 13 receiving yards

WR: Jordy Nelson – seven receptions, 115 receiving yards, 2 TD

WR: Randall Cobb – six receptions, 92 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Davante Adams – five receptions, 74 receiving yards

WR: Jarrett Boykin – two receptions, 18 receiving yards

TE: Andrew Quarless – one reception, 10 receiving yards

K: Mason Crosby – 4 PAT, 2 FG

DST: Packers D – 30 points allowed, two sacks, 1 INT, 1 FR

QB: Matthew Stafford – 325 pass yards, 3 TD, 1 INT

RB: Reggie Bush – 45 rush yards, five receptions, 52 receiving yards, 1 TD

RB: Joique Bell – 61 rush yards, three receptions, 26 receiving yards

WR: Calvin Johnson – eight receptions, 120 receiving yards, 2 TD

WR: Golden Tate – six receptions, 84 receiving yards

TE: Eric Ebron – two receptions, 18 receiving yards

TE: Joseph Fauria – two receptions, 14 receiving yards

K: Nate Freese – 3 PAT, 3 FG

DST: Lions D – 34 points allowed, four sacks, 1 FR

This should be one of the more exciting games of the weekend as two division rivals with high-powered offenses meet in Detroit. If you own someone in this game, you almost certainly want him in your lineup.

Colts at Jaguars

QB: Andrew Luck – 289 pass yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 27 rush yards

RB: Trent Richardson – 44 rush yards, one reception, 9 receiving yards

RB: Ahmad Bradshaw – 56 rush yards, 1 TD, four receptions, 23 receiving yards

WR: Reggie Wayne – six receptions, 70 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: T.Y. Hilton – six receptions, 85 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Hakeem Nicks – three receptions, 38 receiving yards

TE: Dwayne Allen – three receptions, 26 receiving yards

TE: Coby Fleener – two receptions, 15 receiving yards

K: Adam Vinatieri – 3 PAT, 2 FG

DST: Colts D – 17 points allowed, three sacks, 3 INT

QB: Chad Henne – 222 pass yards, 1 TD, 3 INT

RB: Toby Gerhart – 64 rush yards, 1 TD, three receptions, 15 receiving yards

WR: Allen Hurns – four receptions, 53 receiving yards

WR: Marqise Lee – six receptions, 71 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Allen Robinson – four receptions, 60 receiving yards

TE: Clay Harbor – two receptions, 12 receiving yards

K: Josh Scobee – 2 PAT, 1 FG

DST: Jaguars D – 27 points allowed, one sack, 1 INT

Bradshaw once again outplayed Richardson last week. The bet here is that this is the week he takes over as the primary back. Meanwhile, it will really be time to worry about Gerhart if he can’t get it going against the Colts.

Raiders at Patriots

QB: Derek Carr – 240 pass yards, 1 TD, 2 INT

RB: Darren McFadden – 31 rush yards, two receptions, 17 receiving yards

RB: Latavius Murray – 40 rush yards

WR: James Jones – five receptions, 73 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Andre Holmes – four receptions, 56 receiving yards

WR: Denarius Moore – three receptions, 27 receiving yards

WR: Rod Streater – three receptions, 31 receiving yards

TE: Mychal Rivera – two receptions, 19 receiving yards

K: Sebastian Janikowski – 1 PAT

DST: Raiders D – 37 points allowed

QB: Tom Brady – 309 pass yards, 3 TD

RB: Stevan Ridley – 110 rush yards, 1 TD

RB: Shane Vereen – 45 rush yards, six receptions, 68 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Julian Edelman – six receptions, 90 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Aaron Dobson – five receptions, 48 receiving yards

WR: Danny Amendola – two receptions, 11 receiving yards

TE: Rob Gronkowski – five receptions, 85 receiving yards, 1 TD

K: Stephen Gostkowski – 4 PAT, 3 FG

DST: Patriots D – 7 points allowed, three sacks, 2 INT, 1 FR

Time for Brady’s 2014 breakout game. And Vereen owners should understand there is going to be a very healthy dose of Ridley in this game, as is always the case in games where the Patriots have a big lead.

49ers at Cardinals

QB: Colin Kaepernick – 232 pass yards, 1 TD, 2 INT

RB: Frank Gore – 70 rush yards, 1 TD, one reception, 8 receiving yards

RB: Carlos Hyde – 23 rush yards, one reception, 5 receiving yards

WR: Michael Crabtree – five receptions, 67 receiving yards

WR: Anquan Boldin – five receptions, 53 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Steve Johnson – three receptions, 35 receiving yards

TE: Vernon Davis – four receptions, 59 receiving yards

K: Phil Dawson – 2 PAT, 2 FG

DST: 49ers D – 27 points allowed, two sacks, 1 INT, 1 FR

QB: Carson Palmer – 294 pass yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

RB: Andre Ellington – 64 rush yards, four receptions, 39 receiving yards, 1 TD

RB: Stepfan Taylor – 28 rush yards

WR: Larry Fitzgerald – five receptions, 76 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Michael Floyd – seven receptions, 93 receiving yards

WR: John Brown – four receptions, 47 receiving yards

TE: John Carlson – three receptions, 30 receiving yards

K: Chandler Catanzaro – 3 PAT, 2 FG

DST: Cardinals D – 20 points allowed, three sacks, 2 INT, 1 FR, 1 TD

We’ll remember Week 3 as the week when everyone realized that the 49ers might not actually be as good as they have been the last few seasons. That timeline may change, however, if Drew Stanton starts once more for the Cardinals.

Broncos at Seahawks

QB: Peyton Manning – 294 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT

RB: Montee Ball – 58 rush yards, three receptions, 27 receiving yards, 1 TD

RB: C.J. Anderson – 13 rush yards

WR: Demaryius Thomas – seven receptions, 104 receiving yards, 2 TD

WR: Emmanuel Sanders – six receptions, 70 receiving yards

WR: Cody Latimer – three receptions, 25 receiving yards

TE: Julius Thomas – five receptions, 63 receiving yards

K: Brandon McManus – 3 PAT, 2 FG

DST: Broncos D – 26 points allowed, two sacks, 1 INT, 1 FR

QB: Russell Wilson – 244 pass yards, 1 INT, 35 rush yards, 1 rush TD

RB: Marshawn Lynch – 109 rush yards, 1 TD, two receptions, 13 receiving yards

RB: Robert Turbin – 10 rush yards, one reception, 9 receiving yards

WR: Percy Harvin – six receptions, 81 receiving yards, 39 rush yards

WR: Doug Baldwin – four receptions, 47 receiving yards

WR: Jermaine Kearse – five receptions, 62 receiving yards

TE: Zach Miller – two receptions, 25 receiving yards

K: Steven Hauschka – 2 PAT, 4 FG

DST: Seahawks D – 27 points allowed, three sacks, 1 INT, 1 FR

Manning will exact a very small measure of revenge for last year’s Super Bowl. Don’t overthink this one. You want all your Broncos active.

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Chiefs at Dolphins

QB: Alex Smith – 236 pass yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 32 rush yards

RB: Knile Davis – 80 rush yards, 2 TD, three receptions, 23 receiving yards

WR: Dwayne Bowe – five receptions, 77 receiving yards

WR: Donnie Avery – two receptions, 12 receiving yards

WR: A.J. Jenkins – one reception, 7 receiving yards

TE: Travis Kelce – six receptions, 84 receiving yards, 1 TD

K: Cairo Santos – 3 PAT

DST: Chiefs D – 30 points allowed, two sacks, 1 FR

QB: Ryan Tannehill – 287 pass yards, 2 TD, 17 rush yards

RB: Lamar Miller – 75 rush yards, 1 TD, four receptions, 22 receiving yards

RB: Damien Williams – 32 rush yards

WR: Mike Wallace – six receptions, 86 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Brian Hartline – four receptions, 57 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Brandon Gibson – three receptions, 28 receiving yards

TE: Charles Clay – six receptions, 71 receiving yards

K: Caleb Sturgis – 3 PAT, 3 FG

DST: Dolphins D – 21 points allowed, four sacks, 1 INT, 2 FR

Davis is the unquestioned gem of this week’s waiver wire, and he’ll show up for his new owners in his first game starting in place of Jamaal Charles. On the other side, Miller is pressed into a starting role that he, too, will make the most of with a strong game for his owners.

Steelers at Panthers

QB: Ben Roethlisberger – 270 pass yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

RB: Le’Veon Bell – 78 rush yards, 1 TD, five receptions, 47 receiving yards

RB: LeGarrette Blount – 12 rush yards

WR: Antonio Brown – seven receptions, 88 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Markus Wheaton – five receptions, 67 receiving yards

TE: Heath Miller – five receptions, 62 receiving yards

K: Shaun Suisham – 2 PAT, 1 FG

DST: Steelers D – 23 points allowed, one sack, 1 FR

QB: Cam Newton – 275 pass yards, 2 TD, 34 rush yards

RB: DeAngelo Williams – 64 rush yards, three receptions, 13 rec yards

RB: Jonathan Stewrat – 27 rush yards, three receptions, 18 rec yards

WR: Kelvin Benjamin – five receptions, 79 rec yards, 1 TD

WR: Jerricho Cotchery – four receptions, 50 rec yards

WR: Jason Avant – four receptions, 36 rec yards

TE: Greg Olsen – six receptions, 73 rec yards, 1 TD

K: Graham Gano – 2 PAT, 3 FG

DST: Panthers D – 17 points allowed, four sacks, 1 INT, 1 FR

The Steelers’ offense has looked terrible across the last six quarters, and things don’t get any easier with a visit to Carolina on Sunday night. Newton looked great in his first game of the 2014 season and should be right back in fantasy starting lineups this week.

Bears at Jets

QB: Jay Cutler – 284 pass yards, 3 TD, 12 rush yards

RB: Matt Forte – 60 rush yards, six receptions, 59 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Brandon Marshall – six receptions, 83 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Alshon Jeffery – five receptions, 76 receiving yards, 1 TD

WR: Santonio Holmes – two receptions, 11 receiving yards

TE: Martellus Bennett – five receptions, 65 receiving yards

K: Robbie Gould – 3 PAT, 2 FG

DST: Bears D – 16 points allowed, two sacks, 2 INT, 1 FR

QB Geno Smith – 204 pass yards, 2 INT, 20 rush yards

RB: Chris Johnson – 83 rush yards, 1 TD, three receptions, 16 receiving yards

RB: Chris Ivory – 72 rush yards, 1 TD, two receptions, 8 receiving yards

WR: Eric Decker – four receptions, 55 receiving yards

WR: Jeremy Kerley – four receptions, 42 receiving yards

WR: David Nelson – three receptions, 25 receiving yards

TE: Jeff Cumberland – three receptions, 30 receiving yards

TE: Jace Amaro – two receptions, 14 receiving yards

K: Nick Folk – 1 PAT, 3 FG

DST: Jets D – 27 points allowed, one sack, 1 FR

Cutler led the Bears to a dramatic come-from-behind victory at San Francisco last week. The bet here is that he won’t need the same sort of heroics on Monday night. Be sure to monitor the status of Marshall and Jeffery all week.