Unleashing Your Fantasy Football Domination: Week 3 Picks
NFL Week 3 Selections by FanDuel and DraftKings: Leading "Over-The-Counter" Players
Embrace the thrill of victory as you navigate the enigmatic world of top fantasy football players! This weekly guide offers a treasure trove of insights as we dissect high-value picks at various positions, catering to both Guaranteed Prize Pool (GPP) and Cash contests. Bear in mind the essence of different strategies that apply for each type of contest.
Plundering riches in GPPs:
- High-octane performers: Unleash the power of players with the potential for exceptional performances in GPPs, as they tend to reward teams with the highest scores. These players may pose risks, but their eruptions can propel you to victory.
- Be the contrarian: Shake things up by opting for players that don't invoke a sense of déjà vu. You'll have an edge if your chosen player shines, and the distinctive nature of your team may attract attention.
- Pair it up: Combining a quarterback with a wide receiver from the same team is a popular strategy in GPPs, yielding synergistic points if one player soars.
- Go all-in on stacks or games: Consider stacking multiple players from the same team or fixating on a specific game with a high projected score. This is a surefire way to reap the rewards if the game unfolds as anticipated.
Securing the gold in Cash games:
- Consistency triumphs: Prioritize players with a proven track record of reliability for cash games, focusing on those capable of providing steady performance even if they don't have the highest ceilings.
- Shelve the explosives: Steer clear of players with high variability in their performance, opting instead for dependable players with a history of delivering consistent output.
- Pay heed to matchups: Keep tabs on matchups, selecting players facing weaker defenses or teams with high-scoring potential.
- Unearth value: Seek out underappreciated players who offer a strong return on investment, enabling you to construct a robust lineup without busting the salary cap.
At the heart of it all:
- GPPs: Brace yourself for a daring endeavor, emphasizing maximizing upside and differentiating your lineup.
- Cash games: Thrive in the realm of consistency and minimize risk, adopting a more conservative approach.
Driving Your Fantasy Football Campaign:
The week brings forth a series of captivating matchups, and we have handpicked compelling options. Here are the cream of the crop, sorted by position.
Quarterbacks:
- Derek Carr (OAK) vs. Washington Redskins - Sizzling Carr sets his sights on the Redskins, equipped with a high team total and a less-than-formidable foe ahead.
- Cam Newton (CAR) vs. New Orleans Saints - In a divisional duel, Newton aims for success against a Saints defense that has bestowed a bounty of passes and touchdowns to quarterbacks thus far.
Running Backs:
- Jay Ajayi (MIA) at New York Jets - Ajayi barrels forward as a six-point favorite against the struggling Jets' run defense, promising an abundance of touches and an elusive ceiling.
- Ty Montgomery (GB) vs. Cincinnati Bengals - Montgomery, the renaissance man, excels in both the passing and rushing game, facing a susceptible Bengals defense with a probable lead in the Packers' den.
Wide Receivers:
- A.J. Green (CIN) vs. Green Bay Packers - Irritated by the Bengals' misfortunes, Green demands attention from the offensive coordinator, as they prepare to face a Packers defense that's surrendered the most points to opposing WRs.
- Kelvin Benjamin (CAR) vs. New Orleans Saints - Benjamin, having found his rhythm with quarterback Cam Newton, faces a Saints defense that has been torched by opposing WRs thus far, with a heightened advantage over their short cornerbacks.
Tight Ends:
- Zach Ertz (PHI) vs. New York Giants - With little interest in the Eagles running game, Ertz becomes the focal point of the offense, wreaking havoc in the Giants' secondary, where he’s consistently dominated in past encounters.
- Jordan Reed (WSH) vs. Oakland Raiders - Reed, fresh off a lackluster Week 2, aims to remind the football world of his domination against a Raiders defense littered with poor linebackers in coverage.
Defense/Special Teams:
- Baltimore Ravens (FD: $5,000, DK: $3,900) at Jacksonville Jaguars - Faced with a QB who has coughed up the rock 75 times in 48 career games, the Ravens' defense has the potential to wreak havoc.
- Philadelphia Eagles (FD: $4,500, DK: $3,000) vs. New York Giants - In their home opener against the abysmal Giants' offense, the Eagles' defense is primed for a dominant performance against a quarterback with a poor recent history against Philly's stout unit.
- In the realm of Guaranteed Prize Pool (GPP) football, the underdog linebacker, Derek Carr, aims to outshine the Washington Redskins' defense, putting himself in the spotlight for the American-football spectacle, NFL.
- In Cash games, the reliable wide receiver, Ty Montgomery, could make a strong case for a high return on investment as he faces off against a vulnerable Cincinnati Bengals defense, complementing a sound strategy for the contest.
- This week, in the NFL, the cautious fantasy football enthusiast might want to consider stacking the quarterback, Cam Newton, and his favorite target, Kelvin Benjamin, against the New Orleans Saints, given their propensity for torching opposing defensive units.
