{
  "id": 9151631,
  "title": "TreVeyon Henderson And Quinshon Judkins Headline Our Fantasy Football Must-Start Running Back For Week 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/treveyon-henderson-and-quinshon-judkins-headline-our-fantasy-football",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T14:38:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/treveyon-henderson-quinshon-judkins-headline-143836640.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 3 has arrived, and it's time to finalize our fantasy football lineups. Several running backs have had challenging starts to the season or have gained new opportunities, making them potential must-start options for your fantasy team. We have compiled a list of our top running back recommendations for Week 3.\n\nFirst on our list is Aaron Jones of the Minnesota Vikings. Jones was initially overlooked due to Jordan Mason's injury, but he was heavily featured in Week 2, accounting for 81% of the offensive snaps and handling 23 of the 25 running back carries. Jones achieved 105 yards on 4.6 yards per carry, which is a solid performance. The Buccaneers have struggled in their first two games, making them a favorable matchup for the Vikings. The team is likely to focus on running the ball, which should benefit Jones.\n\nNext, we have Travis Etienne Jr. from the New Orleans Saints. Etienne was moved back to the starting role after Alvin Kamara's return in Week 2, where he had difficulty carrying the load. Etienne's numbers were disappointing on nine carries, with only 15 yards on 1.7 yards per carry and seven rushing yards on 1.4 yards per catch. However, Etienne played on 54% of the offensive snaps compared to 29% for Kamara, indicating that the Saints should prioritize him in Week 3. Despite the drop in production, Etienne remains a solid fantasy option.\n\nQuinshon Judkins of the Cleveland Browns is our final recommendation. This could be Judkins' last chance to prove himself. The Panthers have been a fantasy nightmare for running backs, allowing an average of 34.3 points per game. Judkins has faced challenges in his first two games, with an average of just 2.3 yards per carry. However, the Panthers have been exceptionally productive against running backs, providing Judkins with an opportunity to step up in Week 3.",
  "summary": "Our must-start fantasy football running backs for Week 3.",
  "key_points": [
    "TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins headline must-start running backs for Week 3",
    "Aaron Jones of Minnesota Vikings had 105 yards on 4.6 yards per carry",
    "Quinshon Judkins has chance to prove himself against Panthers' strong rushing defense"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}