In Week 3 of the NFL season, several running backs are poised to make a significant impact in their respective matchups. From breakout performances to sleeper picks, let's take a closer look at these players and their potential contributions to their teams.

One running back to watch is the New England Patriots' J.K. Dobbins, who had an impressive outing in Week 2. Dobbins showcased his skills, tallying 17 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown, along with one catch for 1 yard. With a favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers, Dobbins is expected to continue his strong form and provide a solid option for fantasy football managers.

Another player worth mentioning is Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints, who scored 22.0 points in PPR format against the Panthers in Week 1. This suggests that James White, the lead rusher for the Saints, could also have a fruitful outing in Week 3. Despite struggling in the first two games, White has been backed by coach Antonio Pierce and should be considered a low-end No. 2 running back in all leagues.

Cleveland Browns' running back Javian Hawkins also deserves attention. Although he received fewer touches compared to D'Onta Foreman in Week 2, Hawkins impressed with seven carries for 64 yards. With a matchup against the New York Giants, who have had defensive struggles against running backs, Hawkins has the potential to shine once again. Fantasy managers can view him as a low-end No. 2 running back for Week 3.

Chuba Hubbard of the Carolina Panthers has shown improvement in recent weeks. After a lackluster performance in Week 1, Hubbard bounced back against the Los Angeles Chargers with 11.6 points in PPR format. With his involvement in the passing game and the Panthers' offense showing promise, Hubbard has the opportunity to excel against the Las Vegas Raiders. Considering the Raiders' struggles against running backs, Hubbard is a solid flex option for fantasy team owners.

Moving on, Zack Moss of the Cincinnati Bengals has established himself as the team's lead running back heading into their Week 3 clash with the Washington Commanders. Moss played a significant role in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs, with 80 percent of the snaps and a decent performance. Given Washington's vulnerability to running backs, Moss should be considered as a flex option in all leagues.

Finally, the Kansas City Chiefs' backfield situation remains uncertain due to Isiah Pacheco's injury. Players like Steele and Samaje Perine could step up in his absence and contribute in different roles. While the distribution of workload is still unclear, both Steele and Perine have the potential to make an impact. Facing the Atlanta Falcons, who have struggled against running backs, the Chiefs' running game could extend their streak of runners scoring well in fantasy football.

As we enter Week 3, fantasy managers can look forward to potentially rewarding performances from these running backs. Whether it's breakout stars, established players, or sleeper picks, the running back position is poised to make a significant impact in this week's matchups.