Best NFL DFS Plays Week 3: Lamar Jackson, Mike Williams, Kyle Pitts
Quarterbacks
Lamar Jackson, Ravens
With Justice Hill out and the Colts' run defense playing reasonably well, look for the Ravens to attack through the air. Right now, his ownership is under 5%, and he might be overlooked as a potential play of the day.
Kirk Cousins, Vikings
The sportsbooks have this game currently at 54, which means they expect tons of points. Cousins should have no trouble finding his receivers against a Chargers defense that has not been able to stop anyone. He’s a lock for two passing TDs.
Deshaun Watson, Browns
Watson is my value pick for the week. The Titans sell out to stop the run, allowing teams to beat them through the air. Watson has not looked even close to the player who got a $230 million contract. This might be the week he turns it around, and he also comes at a discounted price.
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Running Backs
Tony Pollard, Cowboys
Last week Pollard got 32 touches. If he gets 22 against a Cardinals defense that has lost two of their interior lineman, I think he should have 100 yards and one or two TDs.
Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots
The Jets have let up the most receptions to opposing running backs this season. Mac Jones will not be looking to take too many chances with Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed waiting for him in the secondary. Look for Mac to throw it to Stevenson in the flat to take advantage of the Jets over pursuing linebackers.
Kenneth Walker, Seahawks
The Panthers let up a ton of rushing yards in Week 1 to the Falcons and then got lucky when Jamaal Williams left the game with a hamstring injury in Week 2. Pete Carroll will do everything he can to control the time of possession, and I fully expect Walker to have 20 carries and a TD.
Wide Receivers
Justin Jefferson, Vikings
Jefferson has 309 receiving yards on the season, but he hasn't scored yet. This will be the week that he finds the end zone.
Mike Williams, Chargers
Williams is the Chargers' big-play receiver, and when he has a good game, it usually means that the Chargers have an excellent chance of winning. It feels like the season is hanging in the balance for both of these teams, so look for Justin Herbert to get Williams involved.
Amari Cooper, Browns
Cooper always plays well at home, and the Titans are going to force Deshaun Watson to throw more than he wants. I think Cooper could rack up about eight to 10 catches this week and about 80 to 100 receiving yards.
Tight Ends
Travis Kelce, Chiefs
This is the biggest mismatch of the week, as I think the Chiefs might win this game by about 30 points, if not more. Kelce costs the most, but his upside is the highest on the board, and when he scores TDs he's well worth his price.
Mark Andrews, Ravens
I think a Ravens stack may be one of the most underrated of the weekend. Andrews hasn't necessarily played well thus far, but I think he rectifies that this weekend with 80 yards receiving and a touchdown.
Kyle Pitts, Falcons
The Lions have given up the most receiving yards to opposing tight ends this season. Pitts has been a source of frustration to fantasy football managers in both seasonal and DFS, but this might just be the week where he breaks through and finds the end zone.
