Week 3 FanDuel NFL DFS Top Picks
Which non-QB is projected to make the most fantasy points this week?
Cooper Kupp and then Justin Jefferson (but I’m not sure I like it)…
Kupp (20.5) checks all the boxes this week, so I wanted to talk about Justin Jefferson, who comes with the next highest projection of 18.9 fantasy points. But I don’t really like it. The last two weeks have been very inconsistent for him. He’s averaging 21.4 FPPG because of the volatility between week 1 and week 2. Don’t get me wrong… he’s an amazing player, but I want to hang my hat on something a bit more reliable for my Week 3 FanDuel NFL DFS Top Picks.
How about Amon-Ra St. Brown instead?
I feel better about this pick. He’s less expensive ($7.8) and averaging more actual weekly fantasy points (25.7). Throw projections out here. I need something concrete when we have such a limited budget.
Got deep pockets?
Cooper Kupp
While he does come with a steep price tag ($9.8), he’s well worth it. Kupp could be listed in all three sections of this article as the highest scoring (non-QB), most expensive, and most consistent. He’s scored roughly 25 fantasy points per week so far. That’s more average weekly points than all but 6 of the top QBs. Look for Kupp to have another full week against the Cardinals. While it is likely to be a close game, I don’t think it will affect the amount of Kupp’s targets.
Looking for consistency?
Carson Wentz
I never thought I’d be typing these words, but Wentz has had a tremendous start to his season. He’s averaging 29 fantasy points per game and that’s an actual stat because he’s produced 29 points in both weeks 1 and 2! That kind of performance has put him ahead of Mahomes and among the likes of Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson. At $7.5 he isn’t the greatest of values, but he’s also not close to being as pricey as guys with the same production. So…