Of all the columns we write weekly, this specific one was the most organic. This is because, unlike in weeks past, we kept landing on the same few games that caught our attention.
A Note from Mario: Last week’s over-under picks went 3-3 from this column, and were just short of 4-2 – had the Chargers and Colts not gone to overtime. I’ll do the same thing as last time where I will offer my over-under picks as suggestions. Please do your research, and play responsibly.
In the world of daily fantasy roster construction, ‘stacking’ players from the same team can often lead to big results. In this column of games to target in Week 2, Luke and Mario will give their thoughts on a few games that are worth watching for fantasy purposes, and whether they like the value or feel the game is getting too much attention.
Luke’s Top Games to Watch
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans
For years, I feel like I’ve always been a Houston Texans truther and always expect more out of them than others. This week, I’m on the opposite side. They put forth an inspiring effort in New Orleans, and Deshaun Watson showed plenty of growth and skilled as he carved up the Saints’ secondary. My fears here are that the Jaguars defense is still good, and getting beat up by the Chiefs doesn’t prove otherwise. Despite Watson’s strong play, he was under constant pressure all game due to his still shoddy offensive line. I think the Jaguars defense and solid run game could lead to a divisional upset that puts the Texans in a familiar 0-2 hole to start the season.
Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers
While we’re on the topic of embarrassing Week 1 results that people will look to deep into, let’s talk about the Steelers.