NFL DFS Value Plays Week 3 – FanDuel

While this week’s FanDuel Value Lineup leaves a lot of salary left over to pick out your favorite upgrades, I almost like it enough to throw it in a GPP somewhere. All of the players have two touchdown upside and big play ability in good matchups. Sprinkle in a few of these options with your favorite high-priced studs and bring home the cash in Week 3.

The intent is not to play this exact lineup as it will come in well below the Salary Cap but to use the players as a baseline of value options which can then be upgraded to a better player with a higher salary at a few of the positions.

So, onto the value plays for Week 3…

The LootCrate FanDuel Value Plays for Week 3

Quarterbacks

Andy Dalton (CIN) @ GB $6,800
Dalton and the Bengals’ offense has been dreadful so far this season failing to score a touchdown in either of their first two games. However, these were against two of the better defenses in the league (Ravens, Texans) and they will get a much easier matchup this week against the Packers. Dalton has 10 days to prepare for this game and will face a Packers defense that ranked last in the league a year ago in passing yards allowed. They have shown some early signs of improvement but with the Bengals offense trying to keep up with the Packers, Dalton should get plenty of yardage and touchdown pass opportunities in garbage time.

Running Backs

Christian McCaffrey (CAR) vs NO $6,800
McCaffrey has averaged 15 touches per game through the first two games this season and has an elite matchup this week against the Saints. The Saints have allowed an average of 9.5 catches for 92.5 yards and 0.5 TDs to opposing RBs this season. Despite the 2-0 start for the Panthers the offense has yet to take off, so I expect McCaffrey to become even more involved in the offense now that Greg Olsen is out. Look for a breakout week for McCaffrey including his first NFL touchdown.

Derrick Henry (TEN) vs SEA $6,400
My recommendation of Henry hinges on the status of DeMarco Murray to a certain extent. If Murray is out, then Henry is an elite option for his salary and should be considered in both Cash and GPP lineups. If Murray plays, Henry is still a solid option but I’d limit exposure to GPPs only. Henry had 92 yards and a score last week and will face a Seahawks’ defense that has allowed 5.55 YPC to opposing RBs this season. Watch Murray’s status closely and if he is out or limited then Henry could be the king of fantasy this week.

Wide Receivers

Terrelle Pryor (WAS) vs OAK $6,900
Pryor hasn’t been able to find a consistent connection with Kirk Cousins so far this season. I expect the chemistry between the two to continue to improve and culminate in a breakout game soon. That game could be this week in a potential shootout against the Raiders on Sunday night in Washington. The Raiders will put points on the board forcing the Redskins to look to pass often. The Raiders’ defense ranks 24th in passing yards allowed despite playing two average to below average passing teams (Titans/Jets). Look for Pryor to accumulate double-digit targets and have his best game of the season.

DeVante Parker (MIA) @ NYJ $6,500
Parker was targeted nine times by Jay Cutler in the Dolphins’ season opener last week hauling in four receptions for 85 yards. He has big play ability and Cutler is not shy about slinging the rock deep in his direction. He will get a favorable matchup against the Jets’ secondary who has allowed five touchdown passes (four to WRs) in the first two weeks of the season. Last week’s Michael Crabtree could be this week’s DeVante Parker. (NOTE: He is currently listed as Questionable but is expected to play)

DeSean Jackson (TB) @ MIN $6,400
While Mike Evans battles with Vikings’ DB Xavier Rhodes, Jackson should roam free against a secondary that allowed Martavis Bryant to gain 91 yards and a score last week and rank 32nd defending #2 WRs this season according to Football Outsiders. Jackson was targeted seven times in the Bucs opener last week and should be able to get deep on the turf in Minnesota. Limit exposure to only GPPs due to his boom-or-bust risk.

Tight Ends

Jack Doyle (IND) vs CLE $5,300 
Doyle was peppered with eight targets by Jacoby Brissett last week catching all eight for 79 yards. This week Doyle will lineup across from a Browns’ defense that has allowed an average of 9.5 catches for 81 yards and 1 TD to opposing TEs through the first two weeks. Doyle should see at least seven targets this week giving him a high floor with some touchdown upside at a cheap price.

Kicker

Ryan Succop (TEN) vs SEA $4,500
Succop has made three field goals in each of the first two weeks of the season and will face a Seahawks team that has allowed two field goal attempts per game to the opposition this year.

Defense

Eagles (PHI) vs NYG $4,500
The Eagles will be a very popular defense this week at a cheap price facing the New York Giants. The Giants’ offensive line has been swiss cheese this season allowing four sacks per game while the Eagles have generated four sacks in each of their first two games. Playing at home as a favorite in a game with a low Vegas total, you can’t ask for anything more.

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