There are a few players that make for tempting plays on the Washington Football Team for their Week 3 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. But let’s ride the hot hand on the offense. Receiver Terry McLaurin is the one Washington Football Team player you need to start in Week 3 on DraftKings. He went off on the Arizona Cardinals for seven catches, 125 yards and a touchdown in Week 2. You can expect more fireworks in Week 3.
McLaurin costs $5,900, which is a steal considering he’s facing Cleveland, which is the 23rd-ranked defense against receivers. He should get a favorable matchup, even against cornerback Denzel Ward, who has been solid but not stellar in 2020, his second season in the NFL. It’s a matchup McLaurin can definitely win, as he establishes himself as true WR1.
If you’re looking for a running back, Antonio Gibson looked like he made some headway in his position battle with Peyton Barber. But both backs seem reliant upon touchdowns, and we saw Barber get two in Week 1 and Gibson get one in Week 2. Gibson is probably the better play, but he’s definitely a risky one, with a chance to disappoint, especially because the Browns’ rushing defense has been solid through two weeks.
It’s clear that Haskins likes feeding the ball to McLaurin. It’s clear McLaurin is a playmaker when the ball is in his hands. So it should also be clear that McLaurin is a no-brainer to slot into your Daily Fantasy lineup for Week 2.
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