Week 3 of the NFL season is upon us, as is the third week of fantasy football. Let's take a look at the single best match-ups for each position.

QB - Jay Cutler, Denver Broncos: Cutler has been a phenomenon this season, with 650 yards, six touchdown passes and a passer rating of 118.6. Now, he gets to feast on the lowly pass defense of the New Orleans Saints, who have given up 256 yards per game through the air this season. The game is being played at Denver, giving Cutler yet another advantage over the Saints. New Orleans also released corner Jason Craft, and Mike McKenzie has not played the first two games of the season. So expect more of the same from Cutler this week.

RB - Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons: Though Turner was a little banged up after his average Week 2 performance, he and his Falcons teammates line up across from the woeful Kansas City Chiefs run defense, which gave up more than 300 yards rushing to the Raiders last week, and are allowing an average of more than 210 yards per game on the ground. The Burner is not listed on the team's official injury report this week, so it seems he'll be good to go.

WR - Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers: Smith is coming off his two-game suspension, and will want to prove to his teammates, coaches and fans that he can bounce back. The Panthers are playing a team that is in a bit of turmoil in the Minnesota Vikings, who are turning to Gus Frerotte at quarterback. Minnesota struggles to defend the pass, ranking 24th in the league in that category and allowing 237 yards through the air per game. Smith is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the league with the ball in his hands, and has an excellent chance to go off this week.

TE - John Carlson, Seattle Seahawks: Carlson is fourth in the NFL at the tight end position with 10 catches, and third at the position with 130 receiving yards. Though the rookie has yet to score a touchdown in his short career, that could easily change when the Hawks take on the St. Louis Rams, who sport the worst pass defense in the league. In fact, it's not particularly close, as they are the only team in the NFL allowing more than 300 yards per game through the air, at 327.5 yards. Seattle is also in desperation mode at receiver, as they are missing six players from that position due to injury. They traded for Keary Colbert and signed Koren Robinson this week, and coach Mike Holmgren said they would receive significant playing time. But Carlson will remain a top option.