Evan Silva’s Matchups Column
Covering every fantasy-relevant player in every NFL game
Evan Silva’s Matchups Column
Covering every fantasy-relevant player in every NFL game
NFL 2025 - Week 3
Thursday, Sept. 18
Sunday, Sept. 21
Colts at Titans
Bengals at Vikings
Sunday, Sept. 21
Steelers at Patriots
Rams at Eagles
Jets at Buccaneers
Raiders at Commanders
Sunday, Sept. 21
Broncos at Chargers
Saints at Seahawks
Cowboys at Bears
Cardinals at 49ers
Sunday, Sept. 21
Chiefs at Giants (SNF)
Monday, Sept. 22
Lions at Ravens (MNF)
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Texans at Jaguars
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Texans at Jaguars in Week 3, including why Travis Etienne is still in the driver’s seat for Jacksonville’s backfield and looks to be in a good spot with Houston ceding 4.4 YPC to start the season.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Packers at Browns
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s matchup featuring the Packers and Browns in Cleveland, and details why Jordan Love could find success in Week 3 against a defense with pass-funnel tendencies.
Pat Thorman’s Rankings: Week 3
Pat Thorman has finished in the Top 10 of FantasyPros’ Rankings Competition in eight of the last 11 years, placing No. 1 in 2022. Inside are his Week 3 rankings for 2025. These will update Friday night and again on Sunday morning.
ETR Rest of Season Top-150 Rankings
Our Top 150 as if we were drafting today. These rankings are intended for best ball drafts and season-long trading.
Waiver Wire Analysis: Week 3
Troy Franklin leads the Broncos in targets (15), catches (12), and yards (133) through two weeks. Can the second-year pro continue to ascend and be a reliable fantasy option? John Daigle delivers his list of viable names to target on the waiver wire ahead of Week 3, which includes Franklin at the WR position.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Dolphins at Bills
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Week 3’s Thursday Night Football showdown in Buffalo between the Dolphins and Bills, and explains why James Cook could benefit from heavy usage in a projected beatdown of divisional foe Miami.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Falcons at Panthers
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s NFC South meet-up between the Falcons and Panthers in Carolina, including why Bijan Robinson is poised for a great performance in Week 3 against a defense he’s owned in the past.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Falcons at Vikings
John Daigle breaks down every angle of Sunday Night Football between the Falcons and Vikings, and details the outlook for Justin Jefferson after an average performance in Week 1 against Chicago.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Chargers at Raiders
John Daigle breaks down every angle of the final game of Week 2 featuring the Chargers and Raiders, and outlines why Geno Smith should have success under the bright lights against the Chargers’ zone-based scheme.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Buccaneers at Texans
John Daigle breaks down every angle of Bucs-Texans in Houston on Monday Night Football, and explains why Nico Collins should bounce back after a dismal showing in the season opener.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Week 2
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of every Week 2 game, and explains why Josh Allen is set up to dominate Aaron Glenn’s Jets and their man-coverage defensive scheme.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: 49ers at Saints
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s 49ers-Saints game in New Orleans, and explains why Ricky Pearsall can overcome the latest Brock Purdy injury and still produce in Week 2.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Patriots at Dolphins
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s showdown in Miami between the Patriots and Dolphins, and outlines why Hunter Henry is an underrated TE play against Miami in Week 2.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Bears at Lions
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s matchup in Detroit between the Bears and Lions, including why Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Lions could bounce back in a big way after a no-show in Week 1.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Browns at Ravens
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s Browns-Ravens matchup in Baltimore, and outlines why Mark Andrews’ fantasy managers should not jump ship just yet with this favorable draw upcoming.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Commanders at Packers
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Thursday Night Football between the Commanders and Packers, and explains why more volume could be coming Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel’s way in one of Week 2’s highest-totaled games.
