Week 3 DFS: Running Back Report
Week 3 DFS: Running Back Report A late surge in the fourth quarter by Brian Robinson (two touchdowns) pushed him to the top of running back scoring in Week 2, edging out Kyren Williams (28.00), Saquan Barkley (27.20, and D’Andre
A late surge in the fourth quarter by Brian Robinson (two touchdowns) pushed him to the top of running back scoring in Week 2, edging out Kyren Williams (28.00), Saquan Barkley (27.20, and D’Andre Swift (27.10). Six other running backs scored more than 20.00 fantasy points. Here are the top five back in scoring in PPR leagues after two games:
- Christian McCaffrey (48.40)
- Kyren Williams (22.70)
- Brian Robinson (42.50)
- Tony Pollard (42.10)
- Bijan Robinson (20.75)
There have already been three significant injuries to running backs (Austin Ekeler, Nick Chubb, and Saquon Barkley), sending fantasy managers to an ultra-thin waiver wire to solve their injury woes.
Also, check out FullTime Fantasy‘s Week 3 DFS QB Report, WR Report, and TE Report.
Top Tier Options
Tony Pollard, DAL (DK – $8,000/FD – $9,400)
Over the first two weeks of the season, the Cowboys have played from the lead for about 150 minutes while never trailing in a game. They’ve struggled to run the ball in other matches (4.1 and 3.0 yards per rush) despite averaging 37 carries. Pollard has been on the field for 64% of their snaps in both contests, leading to 191 combined yards with two touchdowns and nine catches (42.10 fantasy points in PPR formats). He is well behind last year’s pace in yards per rush (3.6 – 5.2 in 2022) and yards per catch (5.4 – 9.5 in 2022). Pollard scored eight of his 12 touchdowns at home last season.
The Cardinals defended running back well over the first two games (44/149/1 – 3.4 yards per carry). They’ve allowed two receiving scores to backs, with minimal damage in catches (8) and receiving yards (46). Arizona finished 27th in running back defense (27.39 FPPG) in 2022.
Pollard had seven rushes inside the five-yard line and 12 inside the 10 yards. I didn’t like to see Rico Dowdle on the field near the goal line last week on one series. But Dowdle failed to reach paydirt in his two chances. Pollard’s 32 touches in Week 2 were career-high. His salary in the DFS market requires an impact game. That is something he achieved only once in 2022 (149 combined yards with three touchdowns and one catch). I see a correct game coming in big plays, giving him a chance to be the top running back of the week.
Bijan Robinson, ATL (DK – $8,000/FD – $9,000)
The fantasy market got a taste of the potential in Week 2 vs. the Packers. Atlanta gave him 24 touches compared to 16 by Tyler Allgeier, leading to a wide edge in combined yards (172 to 48). His snap count rose from 63% to 72%. Robinson had 39 touches on the year while averaging 6.2 yards per rush. Two of his plays gained at least 20 yards.
His first road start comes in Detroit, matching him against the electric Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions played well vs. the run over the first two games (23/90 and 25/82/2 – 3.6 yards per rush), with 37.8% of their yards allowed coming from…
WHO ELSE DOES SHAWN THINK ARE MUST-PLAY OPTIONS THIS WEEK?…
USE CODE: BLITZ50 FOR 50% OFF your first TWO MONTHS! —OR— Use save20 for 20% off our 6-month package!
DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY.
GO PRO! Join FullTime Fantasy.
Week 3 DFS: Wide Receiver Report
Week 3 DFS: Wide Receiver Report Thankfully, we saw an increase in scoring last week. Hopefully, that action led to a better outcome in your DFS lineups. This week, our Week 3 DFS: Wide Receiver Report will help you make
Thankfully, we saw an increase in scoring last week. Hopefully, that action led to a better outcome in your DFS lineups. This week, our Week 3 DFS: Wide Receiver Report will help you make better lineup decisions in what looks like a challenging slate.
Also, check out FullTime Fantasy‘s Week 3 DFS: quarterback and tight end reports.
After two games, Justin Jefferson (9/150 and 11/159) and Puca Nacua (10/119 and 15/151) are the only two wideouts to score more than 20.00 fantasy points in both weeks. They also rank first and second in targets (25 and 35). Nine wide receivers have 20 targets or more.
Keenan Allen (8/111/2) led the Week 2, followed by Nacua (15/151) and Mike Evans (6/171/1). Seventeen wideouts scored between 20.00 and 30.00 fantasy points (eight in Week 1). In PPR formats, Tyreek Hill ranks first in wide receiver scoring (59.50).
Top Tier Options
Davante Adams, LV (DK – $7,800/FD – $7,900)
Jimmy Garoppolo looks Adams’ way 17 times over the first two weeks, leading to 12 catches for 150 yards and one touchdown. His ceiling has been limited due to the Raiders only attempting 50 passes. Last season, he had seven impact games (10/141/1, 3/124/2, 10/146/2, 9/126/1, 7/141/2, 8/177/2, and 7/153/2).
The Steelers showed risk vs. wide receivers in Week 1 (SF – 13/184/2). But a better pass rush (six sacks) and weaker quarterback play by Deshaun Watson led to a 50% catch rate on 28 targets with 160 yards vs. the Browns. In 2022, Pittsburgh finished seventh in wide receiver defense (29.60 FPPG) despite two disastrous games (BUF – 18/389/4 and PHI – 13/236/4). CB Patrick Peterson has already given up two touchdowns and multiple long plays.
Adams needs the Raiders to open up the passing game and do a better job moving the chains. He remains a volume pass-catcher with elite upside in scoring. Home cooking should treat him well on Sunday.
Justin Jefferson, MIN (DK – $9,300/FD – $9,700)
The game has been relatively easy for Jefferson over the first two weeks (20/309 on 25 targets). He’s gained 20 yards or more on 40% of his catches with an elite catch rate (80%). The structure of the Vikings’ receivers and their offensive game plan creates plenty of open field and opportunities. Last year, Jefferson scored more than 30.00 fantasy points in seven contests.
The Chargers have already allowed 32 catches for 565 yards and four touchdowns on 43 targets to wide receiver while allowing a dismal 17.7 yards per catch. Tyreek Hill (11/215/2) dominated their defense in Week 1. Last year, Los Angeles was slightly above the league average against wideouts (31.50 FPPG). CB J.C. Jackson made a couple of mistakes in Week 1, leading to a pair of long catches and a touchdown. Overall, he has held receivers to a low catch rate.
Minnesota attempts a high volume of passes in most games. However, they need to create…
WHO ELSE DOES SHAWN THINK ARE MUST-PLAY OPTIONS THIS WEEK?…
USE CODE: BLITZ50 FOR 50% OFF your first TWO MONTHS! —OR— Use save20 for 20% off our 6-month package!
DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY.
GO PRO! Join FullTime Fantasy.
Week 3 NFL Player Props
Week 3 NFL Prop Bets The 2023 NFL season has been filled with surprises, on a team level and on an individual level. Through two weeks, Jordan Love has the top passer rating and Puka Nucua leads the league in
Week 3 NFL Prop Bets
The 2023 NFL season has been filled with surprises, on a team level and on an individual level. Through two weeks, Jordan Love has the top passer rating and Puka Nucua leads the league in receptions. Only Nostradamus would have predicted that. Speaking of predicting, the FullTime Fantasy Week 3 NFL Prop Bets will attempt to project more winners.
After a profitable Week 2 in which we went 5-2 (+2.4 units), it’s time to start pinpointing the top prop bets to exploit in Week 3’s slate of action. Remember to always odds shop at your different sportsbooks to find the best value. With that in mind, let’s get down to business and find the best Week 3 NFL prop bets.
Tua Tagovailoa OVER 264.5 Passing Yards (-115)
Through two weeks of the season, Tagovailoa is averaging 307.5 passing yards per game and has been one of the most accurate and explosive quarterbacks in the NFL. Some believed Tagovailoa’s 2022 season was a bit of a fluke. But so far, he’s shown that he has the potential to be a top-five quarterback in this league. Especially given the weapons he has to work with. The offense has worked seamlessly under Mike McDaniel’s fast-paced scheme. And defenses are having all sorts of trouble trying to defend…
WHAT OTHER PLAYER PROPS LOOK LIKE PROMISING BETS THIS WEEK?…
USE CODE: BLITZ50 FOR 50% OFF your first TWO MONTHS! —OR— Use save20 for 20% off our 6-month package!
DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY.
GO PRO! Join FullTime Fantasy.
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 3
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 3 FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is
FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is the home of our FullTime Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 3.
Ranking You Can Trust
Our staff was ranked No. 1 last season, with not one but TWO analysts inside the top 10. With projections powered by NFBC Hall-of-Fame writer Shawn Childs and former FantasyPro’s Most Accurate Expert Jody Smith, FullTime Fantasy Members get instant access to reliable and trustworthy weekly rankings.
Additionally, Jody and Adam Krautwurst co-host the FullTime Fantasy Podcast, which is live-streamed weekly on YouTube. The guys are also active in the FullTime Fantasy Discord channel, helping answer all fantasy and sports betting inquiries.
Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 3
To get access to Jody’s Weekly FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS…
USE CODE: BLITZ50 FOR 50% OFF your first TWO MONTHS! —OR— Use save20 for 20% off our 6-month package!
DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY.
GO PRO! Join FullTime Fantasy.
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 3
Scoring rebounded last week, but more key injuries complicate lineups. After targeting the top waiver wire adds, knowing which players have appealing matchups this week can help you maximize your odds of winning. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 3 explores those players and others that should be avoided in Week 3. QUARTERBACKS Start ‘Em Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) Cousins delivered an impressive performance last week, accumulating 28.56 fantasy points. That ranked him as the second-best quarterback (QB2) for the week. Cousins, alongside Tua Tagovailoa, is one of just two quarterbacks to surpass 700 passing yards over the first two weeks of the season. He currently shares the league lead in passing touchdowns with six, tying with Jordan Love. Furthermore, Cousins is set to face the Chargers, a defense that has allowed the most passing yards in the league (666) so far. Considering the high-scoring potential of this home game, Cousins deserves a spot in your starting lineup. Deshaun Watson (Cleveland Browns) Watson has yet to experience his breakout moment in the 2023 season. But Week 3 presents a favorable opportunity in a great matchup with a scheme that will have to change after losing Nich Chubb on Monday. The Titans’ defense is notably more resilient against the run than the pass, ranking in the bottom 10 in pass DVOA (defense-adjusted value over average) but in the top 10 for run DVOA. After two games, Tennessee ranks fourth against the run but plummets to 28th versus the pass. This could be a blowup spot for the Chub-less Browns passing attack. Sit ‘Em Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers) Love has posted top-5 fantasy numbers through two games, but he’s kind of doing it with smoke and mirrors. He ranks just 26th in attempts and 23rd with a meager 396 passing yards. That lofty touchdown rate that is supporting his fantasy value isn’t something that sustainable. This week, Love will be challenged at home facing a formidable New Orleans Saints defense. The Saints have allowed more than 20 points in a league-best 10 consecutive road contests. Overall, New Orleans boasts the NFL’s No. 4 defense and has surrendered the seventh-fewest passing yards. View Love as a modest QB2 in SupeFlex leagues, but one to avoid wherever possible. Running Backs Start ‘Em Gus Edwards (Baltimore Ravens) In their first game without J.K. Dobbins, the Ravens leaned on Justice Hill for most snaps (54% to Edwards’ 46%) and high-impact situations. However, Edwards made a significant impact, outgaining Hill on his 10 carries with 62 yards compared to Hill’s 11 carries and three catches for 53 yards. Hill hasn’t practiced all week and is considered unlikely to suit up. If Justice Hill sits with a toe injury expect the Gus Bus to roll against the Colts at home. Brian Robinson (Washington Commanders) Last week, Robinson commanded 55 percent of the snaps, received 18 out of 20 running back carries, ran 17 routes, and saw three targets. He amassed an impressive 129 yards, two touchdowns, and 28.9 fantasy points in the win, leading all running backs in fantasy points for the week. Facing the Bills in Week 3, a team that has struggled against inside runs, Robinson is poised for another strong performance. Also, Antonio Gibson has become an afterthought in Eric Bieniemy’s new offense. Robinson is quietly operating as a featured back and should be considered a “must start” until that changes. Considering how well he’s played, it might not. Sit ‘Em James Conner (Arizona Cardinals) While James Conner had a solid Week 2 against the Giants, the matchup against the Cowboys in Week 3 is awful. The Cowboys have demonstrated their ability to limit opposing running backs, and their defense could be one of the best in recent memory. It’s advisable to bench most running backs facing the Cowboys, who rank first against the pass and run. Conner’s snap rate and volume are appealing. However, he’s going to struggle in a game where the Cardinals have a league-worst implied total of just 15 points. Rachaad White (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) White’s performance is heavily reliant on volume, and he faces the Eagles in Week 3, a team that has allowed just 82 rushing yards to running backs this season. With an inefficient running style and a tough run defense, White is a player to avoid in this matchup. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Amari Cooper (Cleveland Browns) Cooper performed well in Week 2 despite being considered very questionable with a groin injury. He recorded seven catches for 90 yards on 10 targets. That performance solidified Cooper’s standing as a reliable No. 1 wideout who can be relied upon each and every week. This week, Cooper and the Browns face the Titans, who have struggled against opposing receivers in their previous two games. Only four teams have allowed more passing yards than the Titans so far in 2023. With a favorable home matchup, Cooper has the potential for a big outing. George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers) In the absence of Diontae Johnson in Week 3 against Cleveland, George Pickens enjoyed significant involvement in the offense. Pickens saw a career-high 10 targets from Kenny Pickett and came up big on Monday Night Football against the Browns. Pickens responded with a career-best 127 receiving yards and a touchdown. The Raiders’ defense has allowed three receivers to score at least 13.2 PPR points this season, making Pickens a strong start in all leagues for this road matchup. Sit ‘Em Marquise Brown (Arizona Cardinals) As mentioned with Conner, I am pretty much benching the Cardinals this week. Brown showed promise in Week 2 against the Giants, but his Week 3 matchup against Dallas is challenging. The Cowboys’ pass defense is the best in the NFL this season, ranking first in yards, points allowed, yards per attempt, and even sack rate. Arizona is the biggest underdog on the slate and also has the lowest implied total. At best, Brown is a marginal starter in three-receiver leagues for
Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 3
Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 3 Last week’s battle was as high-scoring and entertaining as we expected. For Week 3, old NFC rivals square off. However, injuries to both teams will have an impact. FullTime Fantasy‘s Thursday Night Football Preview:
New York pulled off an improbable comeback on Sunday in Arizona but must avoid getting down early to this talented San Francisco squad. Also, the Giants are expected to be without their top offensive weapon.
The 49ers look like one of the best teams in football. San Francisco has won 12 of their last 18 against the G-Men and enter this game as 9.5-point favorites.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| New York Giants | 23 | 24 | 13 | 25 | 28 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Things looked dire for the Giants last week. After getting drubbed in their opener, Brian Daboll’s team found themselves down 20-0 at halftime against the lowly Arizona Cardinals in Glendale on Sunday. Fortunately, the Giants stormed back and outscored the Cards 31-7 in the second half to improve to 1-1.
Playing that lackadaisically won’t work against Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers.
San Francisco beat the Rams to improve to 2-0. The 49ers boast the league’s No. 7 offense and have also allowed the third-fewest points in the league. Shanahan’s crew can win via the pass or run and will bring it defensively.
Also, the Giants will be without their best weapon, RB Saquon Barkley. This complicates things for Daboll and company. Also, the Giants will be without Andrew Thomas and Ben Bredeson on the offensive line.
However, this game still has significant fantasy football and DFS implications that we will break down in this Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 3…
How will Thursday’s Giants vs. 49ers game go?
To get Jody’s BEST BET and finish reading this content…
USE CODE: BLITZ50 FOR 50% OFF your first TWO MONTHS! —OR— Use save20 for 20% off our 6-month package!
DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY.
GO PRO! Join FullTime Fantasy.
Fantasy Football Injury Rundown
In a game like football, that embraces speed and hits, injuries are inevitable. It’s unfortunate, but the hope is that no player suffers any debilitating ailment. FullTime’s Fantasy Football Injury Rundown goes over all the injuries from this past week’s action and breaks down their potential impact moving forward. Also, a great starting point for staying updated on the latest injuries is to bookmark our NFL Injury Report. Finally, FullTime Fantasy Members will get the latest NFL injury news and advice live each Sunday and Thursday in the FullTime Fantasy Discord. Click below to join us today! Now, let’s break down all the latest fantasy-relevant injury news in this week’s Fantasy Football Injury Rundown. Also, we will continually update this list as more news is confirmed. Fantasy Football Injury Rundown: Week 3 Nick Chubb (RB) Cleveland Browns – Unfortunately, Chubb’s 2023 season is over after a devastating left knee injury. Chubb previously came back from a catastrophic injury to the same knee at Georgia. However, it is too early to tell if that will have any impact on the recovery of Monday’s injury. Jerome Ford becomes the top waiver wire priority for Week 3. Also, there are some rumblings of a reunion with Kareem Hunt. Browns’ HC Kevin Stefanski told reporters that he expects RB Nick Chubb to be out for the season with a significant knee injury. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 19, 2023 Saquon Barkley (RB) New York Giants – A sprained ankle is expected to sideline Barkley for 2-3 weeks. Even though he is reportedly doing better than expected in his recovery, there is no chance Barkley will play on short rest in Week 3. The positive here is Barkley avoided a high-ankle sprain and that he’s trending positively. Matt Breida would log starts for any games Barkley misses. Austin Ekeler (RB) Los Angeles Chargers – What was quite an under-the-radar ankle injury last week looks much more concerning heading into Week 3. In comments to the media after LA’s second-consecutive loss, Brandon Staley said there is no timetable for when Ekeler could be back in the Chargers’ lineup. This is obviously a big blow for fantasy managers and the Chargers, who have a pivotal game against the winless Vikings this week. Joshua Kelley dominated snaps in Week 2 and should continue to act as the club’s main back as long as Ekeler is absent. Joe Burrow (QB) Cincinnati Bengals – It could be a while before we see a fully healthy Joe Burrow. Cincinnati’s QB is still dealing with that calf injury. Zac Taylor indicated that Burrow is questionable to play in Week 3. With the Bengals scheduled for Monday, fantasy managers should consider all other options. Anthony Richardson (QB) Indianapolis Colts – Richardson’s second game was off to a promising start before he self-reported concussion symptoms and left the game in the second quarter. The first-round rookie is in the league’s concussion protocol. It could be difficult for him to be cleared in time to suit up in Baltimore. As of now, it’s looking like Gardner Minshew is likely to draw the Week 3 start. We will keep the FullTime Fantasy Discord channel appraised. David Montgomery (RB) Detroit Lions – A quad injury will keep Montgomery out for a game or two. This may, or may not mean a bigger role for Jahmyr Gibbs. After Montgomery exited on Sunday, Craig Reynolds began seeing snaps immediately. Also, the club promoted Zonoan Knight from the practice squad on Tuesday. Fortunatley, the injury isn’t particularly concerning, so it may only cost Montgomery 1-2 games. Brandon Aiyuk (WR) San Francisco 49ers – A CT scan revealed that Aiyuk’s clavicle is intact. This is good news. Aiyuk’s availability on Thursday will come down to pain tolerance. We will have an update in Discord once there is some clarity. Jamaal Williams (RB) New Orleans Saints – Williams hurt his hamstring in the second quarter and was unable to return to action. Williams has been inefficient but got a lot of opportunities in his game and a half. If he misses Week 3, Tony Jones would likely draw the start, with Kendre Miller likely to make his debut. Also, this is the final week that the Saints won’t have Alvin Kamara, who is due to return in Week 4. Williams’s potential to be an RB2/3 is on very shaky ground. Brandin Cooks (WR) Dallas Cowboys – After sitting out Week 2 with a sprained MCL, Cooks is trending toward a Week 3 return per Jerry Jones. This would actually be a surprise as MCL injuries generally take 2-3 to fully recover from. We would advise proceeding with caution this week in regards to starting Cooks. Diontae Johnson (WR) Pittsburgh Steelers – Johnson was placed on Injured Reserve by the Steelers. The earliest he will return is Week 7. Pittsburgh’s offense has looked stagnant. But Johnson is too good of a player to cut bait. Fantasy managers with IR slots have no choice but to play the waiting game. Chris Evans (RB) Cincinnati Bengals – Evans missed Week 2 with a hamstring injury. Trayveon Williams earned a 22% snap share with Evans sidelined. The 2023 NFL season is underway but it’s not too late to get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial start/sit and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES AND UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 3
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 3 It’s always a good idea to proceed with caution on your waiver wire after Week 1. Of course, every once in a while a Puka Nacua comes around and destroys that approach. That’s unlikely
It’s always a good idea to proceed with caution on your waiver wire after Week 1. Of course, every once in a while a Puka Nacua comes around and destroys that approach. That’s unlikely this week. However, there are still plenty of appealing options on the Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 3.
Here are the top fantasy football waiver wire: Week 3 players to target—also, a recommended FAAB value to spend.
FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Zack Moss (RB) Indianapolis Colts (12% FAAB) – After missing Week 1, Moss did a hostile takeover of the Indianapolis backfield. He was the only Colts’ running back to see the field in Houston. Moss logged 56-of-57 snaps and turned 22 touches into 107 scrimmage yards and a score. Deon Jackson didn’t log one snap. Also, we know Jonathan Taylor will miss a minimum of two more games. That puts Moss in a position to compile RB2 numbers for at least two weeks. However, a matchup against Tennessee’s tough run D next week looms, so keep bids reasonable.
Tutu Atwell (WR) Los Angeles Rams (10% FAAB) – I advocated for prioritizing Puka Nacua last week. In retrospect, 20% FAAB wasn’t nearly enough for Nacua, who is making headlines. Conversely, Tutu Atwell is flying under the radar. However, he’s quietly been nearly as good. Atwell is the WR15 headed into Monday Night Football. He’s top 10 in catches and yards through two games. I don’t expect this kind of production to continue, but…
To see the rest of this week’s waiver wire and FAAB targets…
USE CODE: BLITZ50 FOR 50% OFF your first TWO MONTHS! —OR— Use save20 for 20% off our 6-month package!
DEADLINE THIS THURSDAY.
GO PRO! Join FullTime Fantasy.
NFL Player Prop Bets Week 8
Grinding through a season-long fantasy football campaign is fun. But every once in a while, a distraction is good. Particularly if you can win some cash. Our NFL Player Prop Bets Week 8 will help you find some potentially lucrative payoffs this weekend. In addition to rooting for your players, rooting for props increases the fun. The fact that just one or two of these hits results in some nice payoffs is even better! Here are some of the NFL Player Props Week 8 that we’ll be targeting. All lines courtesy of DraftKings. Touchdown Props Sam Ehlinger (QB) Indianapolis Colts 1TD +390 Ehlinger is a young quarterback who is playing in favor of Matt Ryan because of his mobility. It stands to reason that he could trust his legs more than his arm if he gets down by the goal line. Against the Washington Commanders’ defense, he should get at least a few chances to run one in. A pair of rushing scores would pay a whopping +3500. Jaylen Warren (RB) Pittsburgh Steelers 1TD +550 After a handful of down games, Warren’s odds have risen. Because of that, I’m back in on him. He has looked more dynamic than Najee Harris and has a role in the passing attack. Philadelphia’s defense is a strong matchup for him as well. They shut down wideouts so they will most likely be moving the ball on the ground and with underneath passes. JaMycal Hasty (RB) Jacksonville Jaguars 1TD +450 James Robinson was traded and no one is quite sure that Travis Etienne is built for an every-down role. Hasty is the clear RB2 now and we’ve already seen him create explosive plays including a 61-yard TD run. There is a chance he gets about 5-8 carries and a couple of targets with Robinson gone. Ty Johnson (RB) New York Jets 1TD +950 2TD +1000 Speaking of Robinson. He has only been in New York for a few days. Because he was just acquired, Robinson could be eased into the offense. This could open the door for Ty Johnson to get touches. With his odds to score being what they are he’s worth throwing a few dollars on. Darrell Williams (RB) Arizona Cardinals 1TD +475 Williams is expected back this week and James Conner has been ruled out again. Eno Benjamin has played well as the starter, but let’s not forget that this was expected to be a split-back system in Conner’s absence before Williams went down. There is a chance Benjamin has done enough to secure the starting gig. However, there is also a chance that Williams returns and sees a significant amount of touches. At the very least he should regain the Keaontay Ingram role that banked him two TDs last week. River Cracraft (WR) Miami Dolphins 1TD +1200 This is one of the two best bets of the week. The odds are crazy here if you’ve been paying attention to Dolphins games this season. Tua Tagovailoa has played four complete games this season. In those four games, Cracraft has caught two TD passes and seen four end zone targets. He also had a TD called back on a penalty against the Vikings with Skylar Thompson under center. Cracraft doesn’t get in the game much at all beyond the 10-yard line, but they play him and target him in and around the end zone. Nelson Agholor (WR) New England Patriots 1TD +550 Agholor has been quiet as of late. It is the perfect time to take advantage of that with these favorable odds. Over the past two games with Bailey Zappe in he has not caught a single pass and has seen one target in each game. However, in three games with Mac Jones, he saw 14 targets that he turned into 11 receptions, 179 yards, and a TD. Jones favors him over DeVante Parker, who Zappe has been targeting often. He’s worth the risk here. Jordan Akins (TE) Houston Texans 1TD +450 2TD +4000 Akins is being used like the top receiving tight end in Houston and has longer odds than Brevin Jordan and O.J. Howard this week in a great matchup against the Titans. Also, Akins has had at least two receptions and 20 yards in every game he’s played this season and has scored a TD this season. Finally, last week Akins saw four targets and caught three of them for 68 yards. Nick Vannett (TE) New Orleans Saints 1TD +900 This is the other best bet of the week if Juwan Johnson doesn’t play. The odds haven’t adjusted yet, but Johnson pulled up with a hamstring injury in practice Thursday and has been downgraded to questionable. If Johnson can’t go Vannett at these odds is a great bet. The Saints utilize their TEs a ton and the Raiders can’t stop anyone. Chris Myarick (TE) New York Giants 1TD +500 The belief here is that Myarick and not Tanner Hudson will serve as the lead pass-catching TE with Daniel Bellinger sidelined. However, Myarick has longer odds than Hudson and could be in a role that has been a big part of New York’s passing attack. Passing Props Andy Dalton (QB) New Orleans Saints OVER 246.5 (-105) No team is giving up more passing yards per game than the Raiders, and Dalton is coming off a 361-yard performance. The only concern here is if he struggles early it is possible we see Jameis Winston. However, there is speculation surrounding Winston’s ankle injury. Rushing Props Latavius Murray (RB) Denver Broncos OVER 35.5 (-115) At worst, Murray is in a split-back system with Melvin Gordon against a middle-of-the-road Jags defense. With Russell Wilson playing- but likely hampered by a hamstring injury-they will likely lean on the run. Murray should see double-digit carries and eclipse this mark. Receiving Props A.J. Brown (WR) Philadelphia Eagles OVER 69.5 (-115) Fresh off a bye week, Brown faces off with the Steelers’ 29th-ranked pass defense. Brown has topped 68 yard
NFL Player Prop Bets Week 7
Grinding through a season-long fantasy football campaign is fun. But every once in a while, a fun distraction is good. Particularly if you can win some cash. Our NFL Player Prop Bets Week 7 will help you find some potentially lucrative payoffs this weekend. In addition to rooting for your players, rooting for props increases the fun. The fact that just one or two of these hits results in some nice payoffs is even better! Here are some of the NFL Player Props Week 7 that we’ll be targeting. All lines courtesy of DraftKings. Touchdown Props Zach Wilson (QB) New York Jets 1TD +650 Wilson has the ability to find the endzone, scoring six TDs in 16 career games. Last week was the first time this season he failed to score. This is a particularly good matchup in the red zone for him because it’s unlikely he scores through the air. The Broncos do not allow passing TDs often and Wilson has only thrown one this season. If he scores it will be on the ground. Mike Boone (RB) Denver Broncos 1TD +380 Boone has the longest odds to score of the three Broncos’ running backs. We don’t know how touches will be handed out this week, but Boone was the RB2 last week based on snaps and touches. He may be the RB1 and he may be the RB3. Those are dice worth rolling on a TD. Kyle Juszczyk (RB) San Francico 49ers 1TD +750 Juszczyk is one of the most talented fullbacks in the league. He sees plenty of targets and carries in the red zone. Over the past two seasons, he scored eight TDs. He has one so far this season and will find the end zone a few more times. However, you should throw some money down on him this week because it will be a tougher call once CMC is a full go in San Francisco. DeeJay Dallas (RB) Seattle Seahawks 1TD +600 Dallas is going to have a role in this offense despite being the clear RB2. His strengths are pass-catching and down near the goal line. The odds are favorable enough here that you can throw a few dollars on him. Wan’dale Robinson (WR) New York Giants 1TD +380 You won’t see odds this good for Robinson again this season. He will get more and more involved in the Giants’ offense and will develop into their clear WR1. His TD last week will likely be the first of many. A pair of scores bet would pay back a massive +4000. Shi Smith (WR) Carolina Panthers 1TD +450 Carolina’s offense is in shambles after trading away Robbie Anderson and Christian McCaffrey this week. Now defenses can completely key in on D.J. Moore. Odds are the Panthers will score at least a few more TDs this season, so we need to find someone whom we think might score some. The pick here is Smith. However, if you want to roll the dice on Terrace Marshall or a TE, by all means, do so. Marcedes Lewis (TE) Green Bay Packers 1TD +1400 Lewis sees very few targets, but when he does they are usually in the end zone. He only has one catch this year, but it was for a TD. However, he is on the field for 37 percent of snaps and runs sneaky routes in the end zone. With Randall Cobb out, he is more likely to leak out for an underneath TD pass. Kylen Granson (TE) Indianapolis Colts 1TD +425 The Colts use three TDs. It’s almost impossible to predict which one is going to have the big week. Nonetheless, Granson leads the group in targets and receptions and has the longest odds. He’s yet to score a TD but has had opportunities. Brevin Jordan (TE) Houston Texans 1TD +450 Jordan is back this week after getting hurt early in Week 2. He should slide in as the TE1 in Houston. His proven ability and upside make him a sneaky good bet with his odds up so high because he’s been forgotten about. Passing Props Aaron Rodgers (QB) Green Bay Packers OVER 232.5 (-115) Rodgers has been bad this year, but this is a low number against the Commanders. He has topped this number four of the last five weeks against better defenses than Washington’s. That includes games when he topped 250 yards against New England and Tampa Bay Rushing Props Tony Pollard (RB) Dallas Cowboys OVER 34.5 (-130) Pollard takes on the Lions this week. It wouldn’t be surprising if he had two carries that for more than this line. The matchup and Pollard’s big play ability make this an easy pick. Also, Detroit has allowed their opponent’s RB2 to rush for 20-plus yards in four of their five games And none of those backups were as talented as Pollard. Receiving Props Alec Pierce (WR) Indianapolis Colts OVER 43.5 (-115) The Titans have given up the ninth-most receiving yards to wideouts this season and they’ve had their bye week. Tennessee allows the most passing yards per game in the league and Pierce gets to play them this week. Excluding Week 1 when he didn’t catch a pass or play much, Pierce has topped this number in every game this season. Also, the last time he played the Titans he posted an 80-yard game. Conversely, this line is oddly low. ENTER OUR WEEK 7 DRAFT CONTEST! How it Works: Draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. Try to stack the team with players you think will do well in Week 10! The highest Week 7 Score wins! (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here are our Weekly Player Rankings to help. It’s a best-ball contest, so no need to submit a lineup. We’ll optimize the best one! Just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard! Weekly Prizes and a Grand Prize at the end of the