Top fantasy football players of Week 3
Despite some lopsided results, the 2025 NFL season's third week delivered spectacular individual performances. On Sunday, Sept. 21, Tre Tucker led all players with 40.9 fantasy points in a valiant but unsuccessful effort as the Las Vegas Raiders fell to the Washington Commanders 41-24. The third-year receiver showcased his blazing speed with three touchdown catches, including a spectacular 61-yard scoring strike late in the fourth quarter as the Raiders desperately tried to mount a comeback. Tucker had entered the game with just six career receiving touchdowns before exploding for his breakout performance.
Early-season performances often set the tone for the entire fantasy campaign, whether it's identifying sleeper picks who outperformed their draft position or confirming that established stars remain must-start options. These opening weeks can transform waiver wire priorities and trade discussions, while disappointing showings from highly-drafted players create buy-low opportunities. Competent fantasy managers use early-season results not just for immediate lineup decisions but also to spot emerging trends and role changes that could pay dividends throughout the long campaign ahead.Other standout performers showcased their talents in more favorable circumstances than Tucker's losing effort. Consider David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions, who rumbled for 151 rushing yards and two touchdowns while adding 13 receiving yards in his team's 38-30 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The veteran running back's 29.4 fantasy points demonstrated his continued effectiveness in Detroit's backfield, complementing teammate Jahmyr Gibbs' impressive show.
Stacker analyzed data from nflfastR to determine the best-performing fantasy football players this past week. Points were calculated using PPR (points per reception) rules, with no bonuses or return yards in the scoring system. Rankings focus on single-week production to identify which players delivered the most significant fantasy impact.
Read on to see who the top 10 fantasy football players were for Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season and how well they did.
#10. Geno Smith (QB, Las Vegas Raiders)
- PPR fantasy points: 26.1
--- Passing stats: 289 yards, 3 TD
--- Rushing stats: 5 yards
--- 2-pt conversions: 1
- Season-to-date: 46.7 PPR (#13 among all QBs)
#9. Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions)
- PPR fantasy points: 26.9
--- Rushing stats: 67 yards, 2 TD
--- Receiving stats: 5 receptions, 32 yards
- Season-to-date: 61.3 PPR (#4 among all RBs)
#8. Lamar Jackson (QB, Baltimore Ravens)
- PPR fantasy points: 27
--- Passing stats: 288 yards, 3 TD
--- Rushing stats: 35 yards
- Season-to-date: 82.7 PPR (#1 among all QBs)
#7. Mark Andrews (TE, Baltimore Ravens)
- PPR fantasy points: 27.1
--- Receiving stats: 6 receptions, 91 yards, 2 TD
- Season-to-date: 30 PPR (#10 among all TEs)
#6. Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots)
- PPR fantasy points: 29
--- Receiving stats: 8 receptions, 90 yards, 2 TD
- Season-to-date: 41.5 PPR (#3 among all TEs)
#5. Jalen Hurts (QB, Philadelphia Eagles)
- PPR fantasy points: 29
--- Passing stats: 226 yards, 3 TD
--- Rushing stats: 40 yards, 1 TD
--- Fumbles lost: 1
- Season-to-date: 64.9 PPR (#5 among all QBs)
#4. Caleb Williams (QB, Chicago Bears)
- PPR fantasy points: 29.1
--- Passing stats: 298 yards, 4 TD
--- Rushing stats: 12 yards
- Season-to-date: 70.3 PPR (#3 among all QBs)
#3. David Montgomery (RB, Detroit Lions)
- PPR fantasy points: 29.4
--- Rushing stats: 151 yards, 2 TD
--- Receiving stats: 1 receptions, 13 yards
- Season-to-date: 50.8 PPR (#8 among all RBs)
#2. Jonathan Taylor (RB, Indianapolis Colts)
- PPR fantasy points: 32.8
--- Rushing stats: 102 yards, 3 TD
--- Receiving stats: 3 receptions, 16 yards
- Season-to-date: 75.1 PPR (#1 among all RBs)
#1. Tre Tucker (WR, Las Vegas Raiders)
- PPR fantasy points: 40.9
--- Receiving stats: 8 receptions, 145 yards, 3 TD
--- Rushing stats: 4 yards
- Season-to-date: 59.2 PPR (#4 among all WRs)
