The fantasy football preseason Week 3 recap breaks down player usage, depth-chart battles and roles ahead of the 2026 season. Roman Wilson, Mike Washington Jr. and Keenan Allen were among the players whose preseason usage provided important clues for fantasy managers.

The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 25–16 in Preseason Week 3 on August 29, 2026. Lions outgained the Colts, 360 total yards to 229.

The final day of the 2026 NFL preseason offered additional clues for the fantasy season ahead, including how the Colts could deploy Keenan Allen.

The Denver Broncos routed the Minnesota Vikings 34–6 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026. Broncos outgained the Vikings, 402 total yards to 265.

The Cincinnati Bengals cruised past the Philadelphia Eagles 30–13 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026. Bengals outgained the Eagles, 420 total yards to 210.

The Green Bay Packers held off the Arizona Cardinals 42–38 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026.

The New York Giants cruised past the New York Jets 23–6 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026. Giants outgained the Jets, 389 total yards to 138.

The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs played to a 9–9 tie in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026.

The Jacksonville Jaguars shut out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19–0 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026. Jaguars outgained the Buccaneers, 237 total yards to 84.

The Carolina Panthers edged the Houston Texans 16–13 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026. Panthers outgained the Texans, 286 total yards to 158.

The Atlanta Falcons held off the Miami Dolphins 17–12 in Preseason Week 3 on August 28, 2026. Falcons outgained the Dolphins, 290 total yards to 239.

The Baltimore Ravens routed the Washington Commanders 41–3 in Preseason Week 3 on August 22, 2026. Ravens outgained the Commanders, 498 total yards to 170.

The final Friday slate of the 2026 NFL preseason underscored numerous fantasy implications, including receiver Luke McCaffrey potentially being on the outside looking in of the Commanders' roster.

Fantasy football managers searching for late-round wide receiver value should target players with expanding roles and strong underlying production.

These 2026 fantasy football running backs have the upside to challenge for the overall RB1 finish despite being drafted outside the established elite. De'Von Achane, Kenneth Walker and Omarion Hampton each offer a combination of talent and opportunity that could produce a career-best fantasy season. PFF Grades highlight the efficiency and performance behind their RB1 upside.

These five 2026 fantasy football draft values combine talent, opportunity and an ADP that creates room to outperform expectations. Kenneth Walker and DeVonta Smith headline the group, while Garrett Wilson, George Kittle and Trevor Lawrence offer value at different stages of drafts. PFF Grades and consensus ADP from ESPN, Yahoo and Sleeper help identify the five targets.

This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round plan for the No. 10 pick in 10-team, single-quarterback PPR leagues. Justin Jefferson and Drake London create a wide receiver-heavy start before Kyren Williams and Josh Jacobs address running back. PFF Grades and consensus ADP help identify targets throughout the draft.

The Los Angeles Rams edged the Los Angeles Chargers 20–18 in Preseason Week 3 on August 27, 2026.