Over the course of a given week, we try to pay attention to the trends that are forming as we’re crafting our own lineups. Last week, we had an abundance of wide receiving options that we loved and few running backs. This week, we’re starting our builds with running backs and working around their high — but deserved — price tags.
Based on our expected Week 2 DFS game flow analysis and Week 2 Games to Target published earlier, we can carry our thoughts into actual lineup positions. The long list of players that fit the requirements set forth by the projected flow of the game was cut dramatically by the requirements set forth by salaries.
Below are Sporfolio’s DFS Week 2 Plays:
Quarterback
Dak Prescott – The Dallas Cowboys’ offense under Mike McCarthy looked solid in Week 1, but certainly not spectacular. We can give them a pass considering the tough matchup and the fact that it was their first game as a complete unit. Now, they get to play at home — where Prescott has shined in the past — against a Falcons defense that is filled with holes that were exposed constantly by the Seahawks. Even in a mediocre showing last week, Prescott accumulated 266 passing yards and a touchdown to go along with 30 rushing yards on just three carries. He is one of the better dual-threat quarterbacks in the league, playing with a ton of supporting talent, facing off against a bad defense in game that’s likely to be high-scoring. He is impossible to not like this week.
Philip Rivers – As we’ve noted in various places, the Indianapolis Colts quietly had one of the best offensive games of last week. Specifically, the passing offense ranked third in net-yards-per-pass-attempt. Quarterback Philip Rivers may not torch the Minnesota Vikings like Aaron Rodgers did in Week 1, but he’s a vastly under-priced option for Sunday. Rivers had 46 attempts against the Jaguars, and should, again, find success through the air.
Carson Wentz – One of the main storylines from Opening Day was how disappointing of a loss the Philadelphia Eagles suffered against the Washington Football Team. Not so fast. Washington’s defense is quietly good, and it’s not a “disappointment” to be stopped by it. This does help us in Week 2, however, as we get exposure to the Eagles’ offense at a discount. Quarterback Carson Wentz was sacked a ridiculous eight times in Week 1 but still managed to throw 42 passes. He’ll need to keep throwing to win if he wants to avoid an 0-2 start for his team, and he will face a Los Angeles Rams defense that ranked 21st in yards allowed.