With Week 3 now in the books, fantasy football values are shifting rapidly. Some players are emerging as every-week starters, while others are losing roles just as quickly. This week's fantasy football risers and fallers spotlight the players whose stock is moving the most after three games. For more context on how depth chart battles are unfolding, check the RotoWire NFL depth charts.
Fantasy Football Risers
Trey Benson 
The James Conner injury immediately opened the door for Benson to become Arizona's lead back, and he has already shown explosiveness with 6.0 yards per carry and strong receiving skills. Unlike Conner, Benson faces little competition from Emari Demercado, meaning a heavy workload is likely. Fantasy managers should expect around 20 touches per week moving forward.
Cam Skattebo 
Skattebo started the season behind Tyrone Tracy but quickly capitalized on opportunity. He followed a solid Week 2 with a breakout 121-yard, one-touchdown performance against Kansas City. With Tracy sidelined by a shoulder injury, Skattebo has likely proven too effective to keep off the field. His versatility as both runner and receiver makes him a strong weekly play.
Hunter Henry 
Henry has reestablished himself as Drake Maye's favorite target in the passing game. After a quiet Week 2, he exploded for 90 yards, and two touchdowns on 11 targets against Pittsburgh. His chemistry with Maye dates back to last year and should continue producing results.
Omarion Hampton 
Hampton's efficiency was unimpressive through two games, but Najee Harris' injury changed everything.
With Week 3 now in the books, fantasy football values are shifting rapidly. Some players are emerging as every-week starters, while others are losing roles just as quickly. This week's fantasy football risers and fallers spotlight the players whose stock is moving the most after three games. For more context on how depth chart battles are unfolding, check the RotoWire NFL depth charts.
Fantasy Football Risers
Trey Benson
The James Conner injury immediately opened the door for Benson to become Arizona's lead back, and he has already shown explosiveness with 6.0 yards per carry and strong receiving skills. Unlike Conner, Benson faces little competition from Emari Demercado, meaning a heavy workload is likely. Fantasy managers should expect around 20 touches per week moving forward.
Cam Skattebo
Skattebo started the season behind Tyrone Tracy but quickly capitalized on opportunity. He followed a solid Week 2 with a breakout 121-yard, one-touchdown performance against Kansas City. With Tracy sidelined by a shoulder injury, Skattebo has likely proven too effective to keep off the field. His versatility as both runner and receiver makes him a strong weekly play.
Hunter Henry
Henry has reestablished himself as Drake Maye's favorite target in the passing game. After a quiet Week 2, he exploded for 90 yards, and two touchdowns on 11 targets against Pittsburgh. His chemistry with Maye dates back to last year and should continue producing results.
Omarion Hampton
Hampton's efficiency was unimpressive through two games, but Najee Harris' injury changed everything. The rookie stepped into a full bell-cow role with 25 touches for 129 yards and a score. Volume is king in fantasy, and Hampton has it firmly in hand. As long as he stays healthy, he'll provide strong RB2 value with RB1 upside.
A.J. Brown 
Brown looked like a repeat "faller" candidate after a slow first half versus the Rams, but the Eagles' game script shifted, and Brown responded with six catches for 109 yards and a touchdown. That second-half explosion was a reminder of his elite ceiling. If Philadelphia leans more on its passing game, Brown should quickly return to WR1 status.
Fantasy Football Fallers
Chase Brown 
Cincinnati's quarterback change has crushed Brown's outlook. With Jake Browning under center, defenses crowd the line of scrimmage, eliminating running lanes. Last week's 10 carries for three yards highlighted how dire the situation is; Brown remains talented, but the environment makes him nearly unplayable.
Breece Hall 
Hall's hot start in Week 1 has given way to two disappointing outings. He has managed just 15 PPR points combined over the past two games. The Jets' offense looks broken, limiting his upside even with volume. Without more consistent production, Hall is trending back toward a frustrating weekly option.
DK Metcalf 
Metcalf has scored in back-to-back games, but touchdowns are masking deeper issues. His yardage has been alarmingly low, with only 20 and 32 yards in two recent contests. Pittsburgh's passing game under Aaron Rodgers looks disjointed and unlikely to improve soon. If touchdowns dry up, Metcalf's fantasy floor collapses quickly.
Travis Hunter 
Hunter is playing too many roles to develop as a true NFL wideout. His offensive snap share is slipping while his defensive responsibilities grow. His targets have already declined from eight to two across three weeks. Until Jacksonville scales back his workload, Hunter won't deliver fantasy value in 2025.
C.J. Stroud 
Hopes of a bounce-back season for Stroud have vanished behind a crumbling offensive line. Houston's inability to run the ball leaves him in obvious passing situations. Constant pressure has made him ineffective, sinking the offense as a whole. Stroud's value is now at rock bottom, even as a fantasy backup.
Conclusion
Player values in fantasy football can swing quickly, and staying ahead of these trends is critical for long-term success. Rising players like Benson and Hampton are proving to be league-winning waiver adds, while names like Hall and Metcalf are struggling in tougher environments. To stay prepared week-to-week, keep an eye on the RotoWire weekly projections and adjust your lineups accordingly.
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