Best Running Back Waiver Wire Pick Ups for NFL Fantasy Football Week 3

Best Running Back Waiver Wire Pick Ups for NFL Fantasy Football Week 3

Updated Sep. 20, 2025 10:17 p.m. ET
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We have RB waiver wire tips for you, heading into Week 3 of the NFL season -- check them out prior to locking in your fantasy lineup. See the list below for potential fantasy football targets you might be able to grab off of the waiver wire this week.

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NFL Week 3 RB Waiver Wire Pick Ups

Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs

  • Week 3 Matchup: Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET at New York Giants
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 7.9
  • Week 3 Projection Ranking: No. 34 RB
  • Hunt's Season Fantasy Points: 9
  • Hunt's Season Average Fantasy Points: 4.5

Kenneth Gainwell, Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Week 3 Matchup: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET at New England Patriots
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 8.1
  • Week 3 Projection Ranking: No. 37 RB
  • Gainwell's Season Fantasy Points: 11.9
  • Gainwell's Season Average Fantasy Points: 6

Najee Harris, Los Angeles Chargers

  • Week 3 Matchup: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET vs. Denver Broncos
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 6.4
  • Week 3 Projection Ranking: No. 44 RB
  • Harris' Season Fantasy Points: 8.8
  • Harris' Season Average Fantasy Points: 4.4

Justice Hill, Baltimore Ravens

  • Week 3 Matchup: Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET vs. Detroit Lions
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 5.8
  • Week 3 Projection Ranking: No. 48 RB
  • Hill's Season Fantasy Points: 5.4
  • Hill's Season Average Fantasy Points: 2.7

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