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Daily Fantasy: The one Bengals player you need to start in Week 3 on DraftKings

After Joe Burrow tossed three touchdown passes in a Week 2 loss, he’s is the one Bengals player you need to start in Week 2 on DraftKings.

Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season is upon us and the one Bengals star who has passed the eye test and is deserved of a must-start against the Philadelphia Eagles is quarterback Joe Burrow.

Burrow ($6,200) is a nice value option at 23 in the Week 3 quarterback rankings as he leads the NFL in attempts (97) through the first two weeks of the season.

Burrow’s most important fantasy attribute through two weeks is his innate ability to pick up yards with his legs, rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown thus far. Burrow is a must-start in Week 3 because fantasy scoring is based on a players’ individual performance. The Bengals star has 509 yards passing with 3 touchdowns and one interception. Last week, Burrow attempted 62 passes in the loss to the Browns, proving that Zac Taylor has full trust in his rookie quarterback. The Eagles struggled against Jared Goff and the Rams in Week 2, and even more importantly, they aren’t causing turnovers on defense, while allowing opposing offensive skill players to feast on mismatches in the open field. Add in the fact that the Eagles allowed 9.6 yards per Goff pass attempt in Week 2’s loss and it’s a recipe for fantasy success.

Burrow should perform solidly as a QB1 worthy start, with TE Drew Sample, WR Mike Thomas, and WR Tyler Boyd most likely to benefit the most.

Daily Fantasy: The one Ravens player you need to start in Week 3 on DraftKings

After shredding the Texans offense in Week 2, Ravens star Lamar Jackson is the one Baltimore player you must start in Week 3 on DraftKings.

This week’s edition of Monday Night Football offers Game of the Year potential when the undefeated Baltimore Ravens host the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in a matchup of the past two NFL MVPs.

Both teams are heavy favorites to win the Super Bowl this season and it’ll be on the backs of their quarterbacks. Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes are the two most exciting signal-callers in the NFL and the 2020 matchup marks the third straight season they’ll face off against one another.

Jackson is the one Ravens player you need to start in Week 3 on DraftKings because outside of his all-world rushing ability, the 2020 version is producing historic passing numbers that are on pace to rewrite the NFL’s record books. Last week, Jackson became the first player in league history with at least 45 touchdown passes (45) and fewer than 10 interceptions (9) over his first 600 pass attempts.

In last week’s win over the winless Houston Texans, Jackson went 18 of 24 passing for 204 yards and one passing touchdown. Jackson did his part on the ground as well, carrying 16 times for 54, and amassing 254 total yards of offense.

The Ravens star has worked on his deep-ball accuracy since last season. Jackson has completed 58.3 percent (7 of 12) so far this year, up from the 39.5 percent he completed last season.

Jackson’s a must-play against the Chiefs’ defense because he has just one interception over his last 29 touchdown passes and Kansas City, susceptible to the pass, have also allowed 301 rushing yards so far in two games, while also struggling to create pressure or turnovers.

Daily Fantasy: The one Browns player you need to start in Week 3 on DraftKings

With the Washington’s pass protection not up to par, the Cleveland Browns defense and a special team is a must-start in Week 3 on DraftKings.

The Cleveland Browns are looking to build on their Week 2 success and the key to keeping the good vibes going is a Washington offense that is allowing a pressure rate of 28% on offense, something that should allow Myles Garrett and the Browns defense to feast in the Sunday matchup.

The Cleveland defense and special teams are the best Browns to start in Week 3 on DraftKings. The Washington Football team has allowed a sack on 9.9 percent of their passing plays so far this season, the third-highest mark in the NFL, and that was before losing Pro Bowl guard Brandon Scherff to injury.

After playing well in spurts against the vaunted Ravens offense, Cleveland will face a more inexperienced offense in Washington, that’s still working to develop continuity and an identity outside of Terry McLaurin.

For their part, the Browns have recorded a pressure on 28.6 percent of opposing dropbacks (No. 6 in the NFL), and with the Cleveland offense starting to find an identity with their two head monster at running back, the home team could find an early rhythm that forces The Football Team to turn into a one-dimensional passing offense.

That would allow Myles Garrett, Sheldon Richardson, and Larry Ogunjobi to pressure Dwayne Haskins, causing errant throws or much-needed sacks.

Daily Fantasy: The one Bengals player you need to start in Week 2 on DraftKings

A.J. Green is going to benefit from both solid quarterback play and a struggling Browns’ secondary in Week 2.

With a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Cleveland Browns just hours away, veteran wide receiver A.J. Green is the Cincinnati Bengals’ must-start player. The Bengals are looking for their first win after a hard-fought 16-13 season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Joe Burrow played well in his debut, logging a 23-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter, while finishing 23 of 36 for 193 yards with one interception and no touchdown passes. A stronger performance from the rookie passer should make Green the biggest benefactor.

Green returned from a lost 2019 season and had a solid debut against a strong Chargers secondary, reeling in five catches for 51 yards. The most inspiring stat was his team-leading nine targets and a touchdown reception called back by penalty. It’s obvious that Burrow and Green have strong initial chemistry and they’ll match up against a banged-up Browns secondary that suffered injuries on Sunday and could be susceptible to the big play on a short week of preparation.

The Browns have already ruled out cornerbacks Kevin Williams and Greedy Williams.

Green was targeted twice in the end zone last week and the matchup is supremely favorable for Green, as the Browns allowed four end-zone targets in Week 1.

Add in the fact the Browns allowed the second-most plays of 15 yards or more to the wide receiver position last week, and the Bengals star is a must-play on the outside.

Daily Fantasy: The one Broncos player you need to start in Week 2 on DraftKings

Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy could be a daily fantasy sports sleeper in Week 1.

The Tennessee Titans were trying to gift wrap a win for the Denver Broncos to conclude Week 1’s NFL slate. Along with multiple missed field goals, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had a chance to score with four minutes leftvbut dropped quarterback Drew Lock’s pass.

Despite that, Week 2 provides Jeudy a chance to redeem himself. Fantasy owners should try to cash in on that.

Sure, there’s some personal reasons as to why Jeudy, who had two drops in his debut, will want looks on Sunday in Pittsburgh when the Broncos meet the Steelers, but how about the improvements around him to consider? Courtland Sutton (shoulder) might return to the Broncos this week, but at minimum, fellow rookie KJ Hamler (hamstring) is expected back at practice. To some extent, there will be less attention on Jeudy in Week 2 for his bounce-back attempt.

Plus, even with his Week 1 mishaps, Jeudy still had some positives. He looked good on the four catches he did make, displaying that highly-touted route running skill he has, but his eight targets led the Broncos. Even with some slight struggles, Lock kept looking his way, a valuable fantasy football trait.

In addition, the Steelers did allow another second-year QB, the Giants’ Daniel Jones, to spread the ball out last week. While Jones was picked off twice, three Big Blue receivers had six receptions against the Steelers in Week 1.

In DraftKings this week, Jeudy is decently affordable as well. He has a $4,900 salary, which is below the per-position average of $5,555.

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Daily Fantasy: The one Ravens player you need to start in Week 2 on DraftKings

J.K. Dobbins is the one Ravens player you need to start in Week 2 on DraftKings

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The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans face off in Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season, a week after both starting quarterbacks had polar opposite debuts.

The Ravens started off their 2020 campaign by exacting swift revenge on their division rival Cleveland Browns, while the Texans, without DeAndre Hopkins, had no answer for Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

With Baltimore having a boatload of fantasy football options, rookie running back J.K. Dobbins is the Ravens’ must-start player for this week on DraftKings with a reasonable salary of $5,100.

The Ravens running back situation is a bit complicated coming off a 2019 season that saw Baltimore set the single-season record for most rushing yards by a team. The weaponry was upgraded when Baltimore got a steal with Dobbins in the second round, adding him to a hard-running backfield that already included Mark Ingram and Gus Edwards.

The Ravens did the bulk of the damage to Cleveland through the air on Sunday, but Dobbins’ ability to find paydirt makes him a must-have asset this week. Dobbins made the most of his opportunities by rushing for two scores and most importantly, he ended up with more snaps than Ingram last week, while also cementing his status as the Ravens’ goalline back moving forward.

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Daily Fantasy: The one Browns player you need to start in Week 2 on DraftKings

Hooper is going up against a Bengals defense that allowed 73 yards to tight end Hunter Henry last week, first among all Chargers pass-catchers.

The Browns’ showdown with the Bengals Thursday will be the first of three straight favorable matchups for quarterback Baker Mayfield, who needs a statement performance. To get that, he’s going to look to tight end Austin Hooper, this week’s must-start in daily fantasy football from DraftKings.

Odell Beckham has the potential to have a big game in Week 2, as Bengals left cornerback Darius Phillips struggled in coverage against Chargers star Mike Williams, but with he and Mayfield still not on the same page,

Hooper is going up against a Bengals defense that allowed 73 yards to tight end Hunter Henry last week, first among all Chargers pass-catchers.

With the Browns focusing on a committee approach at running back between Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, and tight end David Njoku now on injured reserve with a sprained MCL, Hooper has an excellent chance to lead the Browns in targets this week.

Hooper serves as a low-end TE1 while Njoku is sidelined, and he offers the best upside for Cleveland pass-catchers until Mayfield and the Browns offense truly figure out their identity and pecking order.

Daily Fantasy: The one Raiders player you need to start in Week 2 on DraftKings

Raiders tight end Darren Waller could be a daily fantasy sports sleeper in Week 1.

Viva Las Vegas, the Raiders are coming home. After starting 2020 on the road in Carolina against the Panthers, the Raiders play their first game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday Night Football in Week 2. The New Orleans Saints come to town in a meeting between two 1-0 teams.

It’s not the fanciest pick for the Raiders, but after pounding the rock with Josh Jacobs last week, they could look to shift their focus to tight end Darren Waller. In terms of fantasy football, he’s a safe bet.

In their season opener, the Saints topped the Tom Brady-led Bucs, who has a ton of playmakers. Their tight ends found cracks in that Saints defense though, notching six catches and a touchdown. Combine that with the Raiders and Waller.

To start the season, Raiders QB Derek Carr did spread the ball around, but he leaned on Waller. His six catches and eight targets both led Las Vegas.

Of Waller’s six grabs, he did only amass 45 yards, and his long catch was only eight yards. It’s easy to envision Waller having at least one bigger reception in Week 2. In 12 of 16 games in 2019, Waller had a double-digit yards per catch total. The law of averages points to more yards heading Waller’s way.

Plus, we’re talking about the Saints. When Drew Brees comes to town, even potentially without receiver Michael Thomas, a shootout could be en route.

With an average of $5,555 salary per position when starting your DraftKings lineup, Waller’s $5,400 Week 2 cost keeps you right on par.

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Daily Fantasy: The one Chargers player you need to start in Week 2 on DraftKings

Chargers wide receiver could be a daily fantasy sports sleeper in Week 1.

After watching their first game played in their new home, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, via the Rams, the Los Angeles Chargers take their turn at the brand new venue in Week 2 as the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs visit for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff on Sunday.

Both teams enter this one at 1-0, but it felt like the Bolts escaped Cincinnati with a season-opening victory in a 16-13 contest thanks to a Bengals missed kick to end regulation.

Not to say that the Chargers defense is bad after one game, but after watching Cincy have some successes against them, the Chiefs will cause, at least, some damage in this week. Because of that, the Chargers’ wide receivers will be a smart play in Week 2

Quarterback Tyrod Taylor attempted 30 passes against the Bengals, but 25 of those went to either Keenan Allen, Hunter Henry or Mike Williams. The best bang for your buck in DraftKings this week is the latter. Of that trio, not only is Williams the most cost-efficient receiver for Los Angeles at a salary cost of $4,200 in this one (roster limit: $50,000), he also led those three with nine targets against the Bengals.

Included in his targets were a few deep balls he missed out on vs. the Bengals as well. Williams was just one of these away from having a big fantasy football output a week ago. Against the the Chiefs offense, Williams has a feeling of a big game waiting to happen this week.

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Daily Fantasy: The one Cardinals player you need to start in Week 1 on DraftKings

There’s one Cardinals player that you need to start in Week 1 on DraftKings.

The one Arizona Cardinals player that you need to start in Week 1 on DraftKings is WR Christian Kirk.

The former second-round draft pick for Arizona out of Texas A&M has another year of development under his belt. While many look to the acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins as a downside for Kirk, I believe it’s going to open up more opportunities for him in the passing game.

Consider that Kirk had over a 19% target share in the Cardinals offense in 2019, catching 68 passes for 709 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games played. Kirk also averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game which is more than big-name players like D.K. Metcalf and Odell Beckham Jr. did in 2019. Now, teams are going to put their top cover corners on Hopkins and Larry Fitzgerald. Kirk is going to be going up against more No. 3 corners than he will No. 2 corners.

In this particular game against the 49ers, Kirk will probably be facing K’Waun Williams in the slot most often. Kirk had the majority of his targets from the slot last season and that appears to be where he’ll get most of his work in 2020. Williams allowed just a 67.6 passer rating when targeted last season, but there’s reason to believe that Kirk could get the best of him this week. Williams suffered a Grade 1 calf strain just a few weeks ago in training camp. He returned to practice on Sept. 1, but those types of soft tissue injuries can linger, especially in defensive backs.

At $5,000 on DraftKings, there is no better value play in Arizona than Kirk in Week 1.