Brandon’s Bargains: FanDuel NFL DFS Week 3 (Sun 9/27-Mon 9/28)

Last week was another good week for my wide receivers in the bargain section, with Pierre Garcon and Terrance Williams both finding the end zone.  Looking to build upon the positives from last week, here are my bargain players for this weekend’s games:

Brandon’s Bargains: FanDuel NFL DFS Week 3 (Sun 9/27-Mon 9/28)

Quarterback

Ryan Fitzpatrick ($6,800)
Opponent: vs Eagles

The Eagles rank 25th in pass defense on this young season in terms of yardage so Fitzpatrick should be able to have a big game in terms of passing yards throwing it to Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker (if healthy).  The only caveat is that the Eagles have only given up three passing touchdowns in their first two games so this is definitely a boom or bust type play.

Jameis Winston ($6,500)
Opponent: at Texans

For all this talk about the Texans pass rush, they only have four sacks as a team through the first two games this season, which has led to them being tied for third in most passing touchdown surrendered (five).  Winston is a big, mobile quarterback with a big arm and could have a big game.  Not many people are talking about him this week but until Houston’s pass rush lives up to the hype this is a good play in Guaranteed Prize Pool entries.

Running Back

David Johnson ($6,000)
Opponent: vs 49ers

This rookie running back has excelled in all facets of the game so far (eight yards per carry, a receiving and kick return for touchdowns).  His workload is expected to increase with Andre Ellington still out.  He faces a tough test against division rival San Francisco but he should be able to contribute to your lineup this weekend as well.

James Starks ($6,500)
Opponent: vs Chiefs

Starks’ value is of course contingent on Eddy Lacy’s health, which at this time is 50/50 on whether or not he will play.  Starks has shown he can carry the load when called upon and matches up against a Chiefs team that can struggle in run defense when on the road.

Wide Receiver

Marvin Jones ($5,000)
Opponent: at Ravens

Jones found the end zone last week against the Chargers and faces an average pass defense in the Ravens that just got torn apart by the Raiders last week.  With all the attention normally garnered by A.J. Green, Jones could improve on his numbers this weekend.

Rishard Matthews ($5,700)
Opponent: vs Bills

On paper, this may not look like a great matchup but the Bills pass defense has given up nine pass plays of more than 20 yards this season.  If you are looking for a cheap option at receiver, Matthews is worth a flier.

Tight End

Vernon Davis ($5,400)
Opponent: at Cardinals

Davis is off to a so-so start this season and faces a Cardinals defense that historically he has done very well against.  If Davis is going to have a breakout game, this could be it.

Kyle Rudolph ($5,300)
Opponent: vs Chargers

Rudolph caught his first touchdown pass of the season last week and will continue to be a red zone target for Teddy Bridgewater and the Vikings this season.  I expect the Vikings/Chargers game to be a higher scoring game so Rudolph will get his opportunities  on Sunday.

Kickers

Kyle Brindza ($4,500)
Opponent: at Texans

I don’t know about you, but this game has ugly written all over it.  There should be some scoring, a lot from the field goal variety.  With Brindza having one of the stronger legs in the league let’s see if he can build on his 16 point FanDuel performance from last week.

Andrew Franks ($4,500)
Opponent: vs Bills

With the two defenses that will be on display on Sunday, this is another matchup where the kickers should benefit.  Franks could be in for one of his better days of the season this weekend.

Defense

Broncos Defense ($4,600)
Opponent: at Lions

The Denver defense gets its first true test of the season taking on the Detroit Lions in a Sunday Night Football tilt.  Even though the Lions have a formidable offense, Stafford is hurting and can be forced into bad throw when rushed.  Denver has two of the best pass rushers in the secondary combined with an above average secondary could make it a long night for the Lions.

Panthers Defense ($4,600)
Opponent: vs Saints

The Panthers get a Saints offense that has been a shell of its former self so far.  And if Brees doesn’t suit up this weekend Carolina could be a must start.  I’ll have them in a couple of my lineups this weekend regardless as this looks like a favorable matchup for the Carolina D.

Let’s see if we can keep the positive momentum going this weekend.  Feel free to comment below with some of your personal bargains for this weekend’s slate of games.  Good luck everyone!

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