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          First look at fantasy football for NFL Week 3: Derek Carr, Raiders' offense clicking early

          Derek Carr and Henry Ruggs III connected on a long touchdown on Sunday. AP Photo/Don Wright
          • Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterSep 20, 2021, 06:33 AM ET
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            • Fantasy baseball, football and basketball analyst for ESPN
            • Charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame
            • Author of "The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments"
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          The Las Vegas Raiders beating the Baltimore Ravens in the first Monday night game of the season was a mild surprise, as quarterback Derek Carr delivered one of the finest efforts of his career and ended it with an overtime touchdown pass. Carr threw for 435 yards against a top defense, and fantasy managers in ESPN standard leagues were so excited headed into the Week 2 road matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers that his roster percentage went up just a shade to 16.5%. He was active in 2.6% of leagues. New England Patriots rookie Mac Jones was more popular.