The Denver Broncos will visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Courtland Sutton.
Is Courtland Sutton Playing in Week 3?
Sutton is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Broncos’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Courtland Sutton in Week 3?
I think we’ve got a problem brewing in Denver.
Not for the Broncos, but for fantasy managers.
Last season, it was all Courtland Sutton, all the time. For better or worse, we pretty much knew where Bo Nix was going with the ball and it worked. Sutton thrived in a season where he posted a 29.8% third-down target share and had enough volume to fall into successful games, even on days where the per-target production lagged.
That’s not the case anymore.
Marvin Mims hasn’t yet taken the step forward that we had hoped, and Even Engram is hobbling around, and yet, Sutton caught one of four targets for six yards in the disappointing loss to the Colts over the weekend.
That’s not good.
The third-down stuff I like to look at, not because fantasy leagues reward more points for those looks, but because they speak to the mindset of the QB and playcaller.
Who can we trust when we need to move the sticks?
Sutton leads the way with four targets, but Tyler Badie, Mims, and Troy Franklin all have three. His 22.2% share is obviously a big step back, and I think that’s at risk of getting worse with a healthy Engram and any development of the rookie skill guys that Sean Payton spent the summer gushing over.
We aren’t in full-blown panic mode, but in a tough spot, Sutton ranks as more of a middling flex for me this week with an arrow that’s firmly pointing in the wrong direction.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Sutton’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 3
Sutton is projected to score 14.0 fantasy points in PPR formats. We project Sutton to have 5 receptions for 65 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 3 Weather Impact: Broncos at Chargers
The forecast for 4:05 PM ET kickoff is 78 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
