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6 Must-Start Players for Week 3 | The Primer (Ep. 1719)

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Sep 19, 2025
Seth and Derek kick things off with a fun giveaway of a signed Ja'Marr Chase jersey. They dive into why Aaron Rodgers is a must-start this week against a struggling New England defense. Rhamondre Stevenson also gets the spotlight for his favorable matchup with Pittsburgh's weak run defense. The duo highlights sleeper wide receivers DJ Moore and WanDale Robinson, who have great potential against vulnerable secondaries. They wrap up with a rising tight end option, Harold Fannin Jr., based on recent usage in game plans.
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ANECDOTE

Bacon Metaphor For Lineup Boosts

  • Seth and Derek joked that bacon improves almost any food and used it as a running metaphor for lineup boosts.
  • They encouraged listeners to add 'a little bacon' to their starts for fun.
ADVICE

Start Aaron Rodgers This Week

  • Start Aaron Rodgers in Week 3 against the Patriots due to poor New England pass defense and low pressure rate.
  • Rodgers has QB14 fantasy scoring and should capitalize on time to throw versus their secondary.
INSIGHT

Rankings Lag Versus Matchup Reality

  • Expert consensus can lag when matchups and recent team performance shift quickly.
  • Rodgers' low ECR belies his favorable matchup and pass-protection advantage this week.
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