Last week, we relied heavily on the overreaction from Week 1 as we targeted teams that were in position to rebound. This time, we have a disconnect between what we have seen over the course of two weeks and what a team’s upcoming matchup has to offer.
A Note from Mario: Last week is a good example as to why my over-under picks are generally close, but not outstanding. As a general net cast over the three games I listed, the read was either close or correct, but the outcome wasn’t. As always, I’ll list my personal favorite picks, but 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 3, 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
Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers
The Texans are just one of those teams that either produces offense at will or struggles mightily. Last week they struggled to get anything going, but with a matchup against a short-handed secondary provides an excellent opportunity for Deshaun Watson to unleash some downfield passes. He and his top receivers, DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller, make for elite stacking options this week. The Chargers’ offense has struggled to come up with a lot of points this year, but with the way their offense funnels through a select few players, there are very viable game stacks in this afternoon showdown.
New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks
The Saints are not just another team to be without their quarterback. They have