2026 · Week 3 · Standard

Should I start Brock Purdy or Lamar Jackson in Week 3 (2026)?

The projection call

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QB · SF

Brock Purdy

21.4 projected FP

Standard · FantasyPros weekly projection

vs ARI

Final · Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 PM ET

QB · BAL

Lamar Jackson

22.5 projected FP

Standard · FantasyPros weekly projection

vs DAL

Final · Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 PM ET

Data refreshed Oct 20, 2026, 8:49 PM ET. Projected points are not actual results.

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What changes in PPR, half-PPR and standard?

PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards no reception point. Use the scoring buttons above to compare the same players under each preset. Passing TDs, bonuses and other custom rules may differ in your league.

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