Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Jauan Jennings, Tyler Johnson, Jordan Whittington (Week 3)

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Here is our fantasy football start/sit article, including all the players we’re calling sleepers and duds this week. Below, let’s take a closer look at a few players to consider this week.

Jauan Jennings (WR – SF)

“Jauan Jennings was a popular waiver wire pickup this week, and with Deebo Samuel on the shelf, he’s going to be viable. This week, he has a good matchup (Rams are 22nd vs. WRs), and he saw 54% of the snaps last week. He’s probably more readily available than someone like Quentin Johnston, meaning he’s more likely to help you in a pinch.”
– Kevin Roberts (Breaking Football)

“Jauan Jennings may not be Deebo Samuel, whose 9.0 average yards after the catch is the best among the 97 receivers with 75 or more catches since 2021. But Jennings ranks 38th among those receivers with a 4.6 average YAC. He would start for a lot of teams, and he is a decent fantasy replacement while Samuel misses time.”
– Scott Spratt (FTN)

Tyler Johnson (WR – LAR)

“Tyler Johnson had a quiet Week 2, but with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua now injured, he’s the clear WR2 in LA. He gets a juicy matchup against the 49ers, who have, for the longest time, been most susceptible to opposing wide receivers. It’s also obvious that the Rams will have to chase this game and put points on the board to have any chance against San Fran. He’s not a strong start, but he’s a viable sleeper option.”
– Ben Wasley (The Fantasy First Down)

Jordan Whittington (WR – LAR)

“Unfortunately, the Rams will be without their top two wide receivers for at least the next few weeks, making Jordan Whittington an intriguing flex option in deeper leagues. The rookie receiver was a preseason star, averaging 1.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per reception and 0.39 per route run. More importantly, he saw a 47% increase in snaps played from Week 1 to Week 2, the largest improvement on the team. Many believe the rookie is best suited to fill the void left by Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. Meanwhile, Whittington faces a San Francisco 49ers defense that has surrendered the fourth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers this season. The rookie will have plenty of opportunities to rack up fantasy points, with Los Angeles likely in a negative game script for most of the game.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)