Week 2 witnessed some slate-breaking performances by cheap QBs and some heart-breaking performances by expensive RBs. Will we see more of the same this week or will we finally see the first sense of normalcy in 2022?
DFS: The Primetime Slate
Sunday Night
SAN FRANCISCO @ DENVER
When the NFL made their schedule, I doubt they planned on Jimmy Garoppolo (QB2) being the second-best option on this slate. Even then, it isn’t a great matchup as San Fran is still run-first and Denver has a great pass defense, though injuries could play a role.
Russell Wilson (QB1) is the top option here. Still, this matchup isn’t great either, and Wilson has struggled to start the season as his WR corps is plastered with injuries. I may end up fading him due to his price.
Injuries have promoted Jeff Wilson (RB3) to RB1 in San Fran on the depth chart. Of course, we all know that Deebo Samuel is likely to finish with just as strong of a line, just not qualifying at the position. I don’t mind using Wilson at RB2/flex. I also don’t hate Kyle Juszcyzk (RB7) as a punt play or on Showdown.
Javonte Williams (RB2) once again split touches evenly with Melvin Gordon (RB6) despite the clear difference in talent. San Francisco is elite against the run, so I cannot recommend either of them highly here.
Deebo Samuel (WR1) is the strongest WR play on this slate (and arguably the strongest RB play as well). He needs to be in your lineup. Brandon Aiyuk (WR5) has a rough matchup here, but I’d consider him at WR3 (if you don’t use Samuel). Both Jauan Jennings (WR13) and Ray-Ray McCloud (WR14) have dart-throw WR3/flex values at a minimum cost. I especially like Jennings in Showdown.
The injuries continue to mount for Denver. Jerry Jeudy (ribs, WR6) joins KJ Hamler (knee, WR10) and out-for-the-year Tim Patrick as WRs to spend time on the trainer’s table this season. Either Jeudy or Hamler could be a WR3 option if they play, but I’d be scared to trust either of them. Courtland Sutton (WR2), on the other hand, is a strong play with the Broncos being shorthanded. I’d even consider Montrell Washington (WR11) as a WR3 option if both Hamler and Jeudy are out.
We may finally see George Kittle (groin, TE1) this week. His presence on the field would make Garoppolo’s day easier. If he is out again, do not consider Ross Dwelley (TE5) or Tyler Kroft (TE6). They are not reliable enough.
Albert Okwuegbunam (TE3) could have value if the Denver WRs remain out. He also could be ignored by his QB like in Week 2. If you choose to do a double-TE lineup consider him here.
Monday Night
DALLAS @ NEW YORK GIANTS
Cooper Rush (QB3) actually looked serviceable in Week 2. He has the softest matchup on the board, and, based on his price, I will definitely give him some ownership.
Meanwhile, Daniel Jones (QB4) is not very good, and he is facing a better-than-I-expected Dallas defense. He also has the worst collection of pass-catchers on the board. Ignore him completely.
Ezekiel Elliott (RB4) and Tony Pollard (RB5) split the workload for a second-straight week. Elliott is getting more carries, and Pollard is getting more receptions. This game will be more run-forward for Dallas, so I prefer Elliott. Still, they are both options at RB2 on a small slate.
This is the only spot I will recommend using a Giant. Saquon Barkley (RB1) is the best RB on the slate, and it isn’t particularly close. Much like Samuel above, Barkley should be 100 percent owned.
Considering their synergy, I love Noah Brown (WR4) as a stack with Cooper Rush. CeeDee Lamb (WR3) is a more-talented receiver, but Brown has been more valuable to start the season. Brown’s value will slide some as Michael Gallup (knee, WR8) returns as expected. I’d only consider Gallup at WR3 as he is expected to be on a snap count. Don’t bother with any of the other depth WRs for Dallas.
When you look at the Giants’ WR room, all I can think is “yuck!” Sterling Shepard (WR7) and Richie James (WR9) only rank this high because the whole slate is devoid of talent. One of them could be your WR3, at best. Kadarius Toney (WR12) was active last week, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at the box score. Wan’Dale Robinson (WR15) actually looks like an intriguing dynasty piece, but he has been battling injury. Don’t use him or any of the other chaff here this week.
Dalton Schultz (knee, TE2) isn’t a bad third-leg to a stack with Rush and either Brown or Lamb. I could even see doing a double-TE lineup with him and Kittle. Just confirm his status before putting him into your lineup. None of the backup TEs have any value, even if Schultz is out.
Daniel Bellinger (TE4) caught a TD in Week 2. It was also his only catch and only target. This does not bring me joy.
The Main Slate: recommended DFS lineups
DK Lineup: QB Jalen Hurts ($7.6k), RB Dalvin Cook ($7.9k), RB David Montgomery ($5.9k), WR A.J. Brown ($7.3k), WR Curtis Samuel ($5.1k), WR Mack Hollins ($3.3k), TE Dallas Goedert ($4.7k), FLEX Dameon Pierce ($5k), DST Baltimore Ravens ($3k)
FD Lineup: QB Jared Goff ($7.1k), RB Dalvin Cook ($8.3k), RB David Montgomery ($7.1k), WR Justin Jefferson ($9.5k), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown ($7.8k), WR DeVonta Smith ($6k), TE Zach Ertz ($5.2k), FLEX Dameon Pierce ($5.8k), DST Jacksonville Jaguars ($3.2k)
FB Lineup: QB Jared Goff ($5.7k), RB Joe Mixon ($6.7k), RB David Montgomery ($5.4k), WR Justin Jefferson ($7.6k), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown ($6.6k), WR Curtis Samuel ($4.8k), TE Logan Thomas ($3.3k), FLEX Dameon Pierce ($4.3k), FLEX DeVonta Smith ($4.9k)
| Quarterbacks | DraftKings | FanDuel |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | $8,200 | $9,000 |
| Lamar Jackson | $8,000 | $8,600 |
| Patrick Mahomes | $7,900 | $8,700 |
| Jalen Hurts | $7,600 | $8,100 |
| Justin Herbert | $7,400 | $8,200 |
| Kyler Murray | $7,300 | $7,800 |
| Kirk Cousins | $6,700 | $7,600 |
| Joe Burrow | $6,600 | $7,500 |
| Matthew Stafford | $6,500 | $7,700 |
| Aaron Rodgers | $6,400 | $7,400 |
| Carson Wentz | $6,300 | $7,500 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | $6,100 | $7,300 |
| Tom Brady | $6,000 | $7,400 |
| Derek Carr | $5,900 | $7,100 |
| Jared Goff | $5,800 | $7,100 |
| Ryan Tannehill | $5,700 | $7,200 |
| Justin Fields | $5,600 | $7,000 |
| Marcus Mariota | $5,500 | $7,300 |
| Trevor Lawrence | $5,400 | $7,000 |
| Joe Flacco | $5,300 | $6,800 |
| Baker Mayfield | $5,200 | $6,600 |
| Jameis Winston | $5,200 | $6,900 |
| Matt Ryan | $5,200 | $6,700 |
| Mac Jones | $5,100 | $6,400 |
| Chase Daniel | $5,000 | $6,500 |
| Davis Mills | $5,000 | $6,400 |
| Geno Smith | $5,000 | $6,300 |
| Taysom Hill | $4,900 | n/a |
Quarterback
Weekly strategy – Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts are the two safest high-priced options. Kirk Cousins and Joe Burrow are cheaper pivots that will return better production than they did last week. Of that foursome, Hurts will be my first choice. If I go cheaper, it will be with Jared Goff or Trevor Lawrence. The FD pricing structure does not encourage punting this position, but on DK consider Davis Mills or Matt Ryan if you are feeling a little froggy.
Fantasy Four-pack
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs @ IND
($7,900 DK, $8,700 FD)
The Colts are starting the season looking like a gimpy animal and Mahomes and the Chiefs are coming to Indy to send them to the 2022 glue factory. A healthy Michael Pittman would help keep the Colts in the race until the homestretch, but ultimately Mahomes and his paddock-mates will pull away. Nevertheless, consider running it back with Pittman here if he plays.
Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ WAS ($7,600 DK, $8,100 FD) I will eat crow on Hurts. The addition of superstar A.J. Brown has made this offense impossible to defend. Washington allowed Jared Goff to throw for four scores, and he presented no rushing threat. Expect Hurts to manufacture a total of three scores here.
Josh Allen, Bills @ MIA
($8,200 DK, $9,000 FD) Allen has 25 total TDs in eight career matchups against Miami. Unfortunately, he has topped 260 passing yards against them only once. Basically, Miami frustrates him through the air, but then he still gets it done on the ground as is witnessed by his 7-1 record against them. What this means is expect a solid floor day of 250-2, 40-1, which is solid but not spectacular by his lofty standards.
Kirk Cousins, Vikings vs. DET
($6,700 DK, $7,600 FD) I love how recency bias can sway ownership figures in DFS. Cousins looked lost last week in Philly. Fast-forward to this Sunday, Minnesota will be at home and the game will not be in primetime (where Cousins has historically struggled). I expect that he will have low ownership numbers this week. Meanwhile, I’ll be happy to stack him and Justin Jefferson against a Detroit secondary that has allowed the fifth-most passing yards in an expected shootout.
DFS Sleepers
Jared Goff, Lions @ MIN
($5,800 DK, $7,100 FD) The other side of this shootout is led by Goff. Minnesota has actually allowed more passing yards than Detroit. If you want less expensive access to this game, stack Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown and then run it back with Adam Thielen or Irv Smith.
Derek Carr, Raiders @ TEN
($5,900 DK, $7,100 FD)
Tennessee will still be shellshocked from facing the Bills and Stefon Diggs. Now they have to contend with Carr and Davante Adams. Expect that pair to score twice against this soft secondary, and then hopefully Carr can add another score elsewhere.
| Running backs | DraftKings | FanDuel |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | $9,000 | $9,400 |
| Christian McCaffrey | $8,800 | $8,500 |
| Derrick Henry | $8,100 | $8,800 |
| Austin Ekeler | $8,000 | $8,700 |
| Dalvin Cook |
$7,900 | $8,300 |
| Saquon Barkley | $7,800 | $8,500 |
| Joe Mixon | $7,600 | $8,200 |
| Aaron Jones | $7,400 | $7,000 |
| D’Andre Swift | $7,200 | $8,000 |
| Alvin Kamara | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| Leonard Fournette | $6,500 | $7,200 |
| Antonio Gibson | $6,400 | $6,700 |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire | $6,300 | $7,300 |
| James Conner | $6,200 | $7,100 |
| James Robinson | $6,100 | $6,600 |
| AJ Dillon | $6,000 | $6,900 |
| David Montgomery | $5,900 | $7,100 |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | $5,800 | $7,600 |
| Darrell Henderson | $5,700 | $6,300 |
| Damien Harris | $5,600 | $6,400 |
| Devin Singletary | $5,600 | $6,100 |
| Cam Akers | $5,500 | $5,800 |
| Mark Ingram | $5,500 | $5,700 |
| Miles Sanders | $5,500 | $6,800 |
| Jamaal Williams | $5,400 | $6,500 |
| Josh Jacobs | $5,400 | $6,500 |
| Travis Etienne | $5,400 | $5,600 |
| Breece Hall | $5,300 | $6,200 |
| J.D. McKissic | $5,300 | $5,300 |
| J.K. Dobbins | $5,300 | $6,000 |
| Khalil Herbert | $5,200 | $6,000 |
| Michael Carter | $5,200 | $5,900 |
| Chase Edmonds | $5,100 | $5,700 |
| Darrel Williams | $5,100 | $4,900 |
| Dontrell Hilliard | $5,100 | $6,200 |
| Dameon Pierce | $5,000 | $5,800 |
| Kenneth Gainwell | $5,000 | $5,900 |
| Kenneth Walker | $5,000 | $5,200 |
| Nyheim Hines | $5,000 | $5,100 |
| Rashaad Penny | $4,900 | $6,200 |
| Rex Burkhead | $4,900 | $5,200 |
| Kenyan Drake | $4,800 | $5,500 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | $4,800 | $5,400 |
| Zack Moss | $4,800 | $5,500 |
| Boston Scott | $4,700 | $5,800 |
| Eno Benjamin | $4,700 | $5,000 |
| Gus Edwards | $4,700 | $5,000 |
| Jerick McKinnon | $4,500 | $5,000 |
| Raheem Mostert | $4,500 | $5,500 |
| Tyler Allgeier | $4,400 | $4,800 |
| Zander Horvath | $4,000 | $4,600 |
Running Back
Weekly strategy – Christian McCaffrey and Dalvin Cook are primed to finally break out this week. Use one of them or Joe Mixon at RB1. If you spend up for RB2, go with David Montgomery. He is my favorite value RB play of the week. Heck, he could also be your RB1 if you want to spend big at WR. Josh Jacobs and Dameon Pierce are volume-based punt options here. Unfortunately, most of the cheaper options need to be avoided this week.
Fantasy Four-pack
Dalvin Cook, Vikings vs. DET
($7,900 DK, $8,300 FD) Following an embarrassing defeat Monday night, coach Kevin O’Connell made it clear that the team had to get Cook more involved in the offense. That will start here against a Detroit defense that has already allowed four rushing TDs and the sixth-most RB receptions.
Joe Mixon, Bengals @ NYJ
($7,600 DK, $8,200 FD) Mixon underperformed in Week 2, but he is a true bell cow for Cincinnati. He will score this week as the Jets have allowed three TDs to RBs so far. He may even score twice.
Christian McCaffrey, Panthers vs. NO
($8,800 DK, $8,500 FD) McCaffrey has never posted a huge rushing number against New Orleans, but he has always feasted against them through the air. On a week where there are more questions than answers at RB, go with the safe option, especially with his salary this low.
Jonathan Taylor, Colts vs. KC
($9,000 DK, $9,400 FD) I always love deploying Taylor when his price dips below $10k. A returning Michael Pittman would mean that Taylor will have more room to operate. Still, to keep this close, he will need to be targeted like Week 1 and not Week 2 since KC has allowed the most receptions to the position.
DFS Sleepers
David Montgomery, Bears vs. HOU
($5,900 DK, $7,100 FD) Montgomery has been the only sign of life on this Bears offense. In Week 2, he averaged more than 8 YPC while gouging a Green Bay defense. Meanwhile, Houston has allowed a league-worst 367 combo yards to opposing RBs. Consider the game stack of both Montgomery and Dameon Pierce to give you big money to blow at WR.
Dameon Pierce, Texans @ CHI
($5,000 DK, $5,800 FD)
Pierce is cheap for one more week and Week 2 proved that Houston will feed him the rock. In fact, Pierce was the only RB to get a carry. The Bears have allowed 128 RB rushing yards per game. I’ll take that from the rookie.
| Wide receivers | DraftKings | FanDuel |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | $9,900 | $9,800 |
| Justin Jefferson | $9,300 | $9,500 |
| Davante Adams | $8,400 | $8,700 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | $8,100 | $8,500 |
| Stefon Diggs | $7,700 | $8,300 |
| Tyreek Hill | $7,600 | $8,400 |
| A.J. Brown | $7,300 | $8,000 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | $7,200 | $7,800 |
| Michael Pittman | $6,900 | $7,400 |
| Jaylen Waddle | $6,800 | $7,500 |
| Mike Williams | $6,700 | $7,000 |
| Mike Evans | $6,600 | $7,700 |
| Keenan Allen | $6,500 | $7,500 |
| Terry McLaurin | $6,400 | $6,900 |
| Gabe Davis | $6,300 | $7,200 |
| Chris Godwin | $6,200 | $6,500 |
| Christian Kirk | $6,200 | $7,100 |
| DK Metcalf | $6,100 | $6,700 |
| Tee Higgins | $6,100 | $7,300 |
| Allen Lazard | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Marquise Brown | $6,000 | $7,000 |
| Adam Thielen | $5,900 | $6,000 |
| Michael Thomas | $5,900 | $7,300 |
| Brandin Cooks | $5,800 | $6,600 |
| Drake London | $5,800 | $6,200 |
| Tyler Lockett | $5,800 | $6,600 |
| Allen Robinson | $5,700 | $6,000 |
| Rashod Bateman | $5,700 | $6,800 |
| DJ Moore | $5,600 | $6,400 |
| Julio Jones | $5,600 | $5,800 |
| Hunter Renfrow | $5,500 | $5,800 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | $5,500 | $6,100 |
| Garrett Wilson | $5,400 | $6,100 |
| Darnell Mooney | $5,300 | $6,300 |
| DeVonta Smith | $5,200 | $6,000 |
| Tyler Boyd | $5,200 | $5,900 |
| Curtis Samuel | $5,100 | $6,300 |
| DJ Chark | $5,100 | $5,500 |
| Elijah Moore | $5,000 | $5,500 |
| Jakobi Meyers | $5,000 | $6,200 |
| Robbie Anderson | $5,000 | $5,700 |
| Robert Woods | $5,000 | $5,700 |
| Corey Davis | $4,900 | $5,800 |
| K.J. Osborn | $4,900 | $5,500 |
| Treylon Burks | $4,900 | $5,900 |
| Jarvis Landry | $4,800 | $5,900 |
| Joshua Palmer | $4,800 | $5,600 |
| Isaiah McKenzie | $4,700 | $5,500 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | $4,700 | $5,600 |
| Russell Gage | $4,700 | $5,700 |
| Jahan Dotson | $4,600 | $6,000 |
| Mecole Hardman | $4,600 | $5,800 |
| Chris Olave | $4,500 | $5,500 |
| Josh Reynolds | $4,500 | $5,300 |
| Jamison Crowder | $4,400 | $5,400 |
| Sammy Watkins | $4,400 | $5,400 |
| Greg Dortch | $4,300 | $5,100 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | $4,300 | $5,100 |
| DeAndre Carter | $4,200 | $5,300 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | $4,200 | $5,300 |
| Nelson Agholor | $4,100 | $5,900 |
| DeVante Parker | $4,000 | $5,200 |
| Kyle Phillips | $4,000 | $5,500 |
| Nico Collins | $4,000 | $5,400 |
| Zay Jones | $4,000 | $5,400 |
| Ashton Dulin | $3,900 | $5,600 |
| Breshad Perriman | $3,900 | $5,300 |
| Equanimeous St. Brown | $3,900 | $5,500 |
| Randall Cobb | $3,900 | $5,000 |
| Romeo Doubs | $3,800 | $5,300 |
| Scotty Miller | $3,800 | $5,000 |
| Christian Watson | $3,600 | $5,600 |
| Rondale Moore | $3,600 | $5,000 |
| Alec Pierce | $3,500 | $4,600 |
| Van Jefferson | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Ben Skowronek | $3,400 | $4,900 |
| Demarcus Robinson | $3,400 | $5,200 |
| Parris Campbell | $3,400 | $4,900 |
| Mack Hollins | $3,300 | $5,300 |
Wide Receiver
Weekly strategy – Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown, Davante Adams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Stefon Diggs are my favorite options this week. Stack them with their respective QBs. I would even recommend rostering two of them. Tee Higgins, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Brandin Cooks, Christian Kirk, and Drake London are my money-saving WR2 pivots. For WR3, consider Allen Lazard, Garrett Wilson, and Curtis Samuel. If injuries remain for Indy or Vegas, consider punting with Ashton Dulin or Mack Hollins.
Fantasy Four-pack
Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. DET
($9,300 DK, $9,500 FD)
Detroit has allowed an average of 7-115 to WR1. Meanwhile, Jefferson has had one monster and one so-so game. Still, he has more targets than the rest of the Vikings’ WRs combined. 10-130-1 is a safe figure here as this will be a shootout.
Davante Adams, Raiders @ TEN
($8,400 DK, $8,700 FD)
Arizona stifled Adams last week, but Tennessee will have no chance here. Stefon Diggs absolutely reamed the Titans, and they even made the Giants’ WR room look fantasy-relevant. If Hunter Renfrow (concussion) misses this game, Adams and Mack Hollins will see even more targets making them a great three-legged stack with Derek Carr.
Stefon Diggs, Bills @ MIA
($7,700 DK, $8,300 FD) Diggs has scored a TD in three of four games against Miami since joining the Bills. Unfortunately, his reception and yardage numbers haven’t been huge. Still, the absence of Gabriel Davis (ankle) last week, forced even more targets than usual towards Diggs. If Davis is out again, expect a huge game; otherwise, just expect a big game.
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ MIN
($7,200 DK, $7,800 FD) St. Brown has beasted to start the season. Now, he gets to assault a Minnesota secondary that has already watched multiple WRs scorch their cornerbacks. Plus, Minnesota may be without its top safety. Stack heavily in this game on both sides of the ball.
DFS Sleepers
Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. CIN
($5,400 DK, $6,100 FD) Wilson looks like this season’s Ja’Marr Chase. I am kicking myself that I don’t have more dynasty exposure to him. Fortunately, I can play him all that I want on DFS. Cincy should win this game, but Joe Flacco and Wilson could have value as a punt stack as the Jets are forced to throw to stay in this one.
Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. PHI
($5,100 DK, $6,300 FD) Until the sites put some respect on Samuel with appropriate pricing, I will keep rolling him out. Philly has two top cornerbacks, but I presume they will be guarding Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson, leaving Samuel to operate underneath and out of the backfield. Lean heavily on the Jalen Hurts-led Eagles’ stacks, using Samuel as a great run-it-back option.
| Tight ends | DraftKings | FanDuel |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | $7,900 | $7,800 |
| Mark Andrews | $6,900 | $7,700 |
| Darren Waller | $5,800 | $6,400 |
| Taysom Hill | n/a | $6,000 |
| Kyle Pitts | $4,800 | $5,600 |
| Dallas Goedert | $4,700 | $5,500 |
| Zach Ertz | $4,600 | $5,200 |
| Tyler Higbee | $4,500 | $5,700 |
| Gerald Everett | $4,400 | $5,800 |
| Mike Gesicki | $4,300 | $5,400 |
| T.J. Hockenson | $4,200 | $5,500 |
| Dawson Knox | $4,100 | $5,300 |
| Hayden Hurst | $3,900 | $5,100 |
| Tyler Conklin | $3,800 | $5,200 |
| Evan Engram | $3,700 | $5,200 |
| Robert Tonyan | $3,700 | $4,800 |
| Cameron Brate | $3,600 | $4,600 |
| Noah Fant | $3,600 | $4,800 |
| Logan Thomas | $3,500 | $5,400 |
| Cole Kmet | $3,400 | $5,000 |
| Austin Hooper | $3,300 | $4,900 |
| Hunter Henry | $3,200 | $4,800 |
| Irv Smith | $3,400 | $5,000 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | $3,000 | $4,600 |
| Juwan Johnson | $2,900 | $4,800 |
| C.J. Uzomah | $2,800 | $4,500 |
| Ian Thomas | $2,800 | $4,600 |
| Isaiah Likely | $2,800 | $4,500 |
| Will Dissly | $2,800 | $4,500 |
| Adam Trautman | $2,700 | $4,500 |
| Kylen Granson | $2,700 | $4,700 |
| O.J. Howard | $2,700 | $4,700 |
Tight End
Weekly strategy – Travis Kelce has a super matchup. He should be the clear TE1 this week. If I pay down at WR2, he will be mine. I don’t mind Darren Waller if Hunter Renfrow is out. The same goes for Gerald Everett if Keenan Allen is out. Also consider Dallas Goedert, Tyler Higbee, or Zach Ertz as they have solid matchups. As usual, FD TE pricing is too high at the punt level. So, if you want to punt, use Juwan Johnson, Logan Thomas, or Hayden Hurst on DK only.
Fantasy Four-pack
Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ IND
($7,900 DK, $7,800 FD)
Indy allowed a big production day to Evan Engram and, in Week 1, gave up two TDs to O.J. Howard. If these two ham-and-eggers can get it done against Indy, what are they gonna do to stop Kelce? We might see 10-125-2 here. If I don’t spend up at WR2, he will be my TE.
Darren Waller, Raiders @ TEN
($5,800 DK, $6,400 FD) If Hunter Renfrow misses this game with his concussion, Waller will see a heavy target volume. Otherwise, I will probably fade him at this price.
Tyler Higbee, Rams @ ARI
($4,500 DK, $5,700 FD) A couple of years back, we regularly attacked a bad Arizona defense against TEs. They improved last season but appear to have fallen apart again. To Arizona’s credit, its opposition has been the best of the best the first two weeks. Still, Higbee may start getting mentioned in that company if he continues to lead the league in TE targets.
Zach Ertz, Cardinals vs. LAR
($4,700 DK, $5,700 FD)
Ertz showed last week that he was fully healthy as he led the Cardinals in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. With continued absences among the Cards’ WRs, expect Ertz to post big numbers repeatedly.
DFS Sleepers
Hayden Hurst, Bengals @ NYJ
($3,900 DK, $5,100 FD)
Hurst remains a great punt option, especially stacked with Joe Burrow and one of his WRs. The Jets have allowed the eighth-most yards to the position, so he should have a safe 3x floor on DK.
Juwan Johnson, Saints @ CAR
($2,900 DK, $4,800 FD)
For two straight games, Johnson has finished third on the Saints in targets. It won’t take much to reach 3x on DK.
