It’s finally here- Week 2 of the 2022 season, and our second DraftKings main slate. An entertaining Week 1 in the books, with teams ready to try and bounce back and some ready to really make a statement.
This season, we are back offering you DFS advice to try and help you navigate your way to victories throughout the season. The players selected here are based on their price, their ability to hit value and likely ownership.
The selections are leaning more towards GPP slates, rather than cash (50/50) slates. But let’s get into it
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Lamar Jackson v MIA ($7,400)
Against the Jets in Week 1, Jackson threw the ball 30 times, completing just over half of them. What was more worrying was that he only rushed for 17 yards- but that is the outlier. Jackson always offers a solid floor of points on the ground, and upside through the air. But his price does make him.
Trey Lance v SEA ($5,700)
Let’s just put Week 1 behind us. The weather was awful, and the 49ers were quickly without some key offensive pieces. But, that has just meant that his price has dropped. With Mitchell out, Lance is likely to run the ball more even more. In Week 1 he ran the ball 13 times for 54 yards. If he repeats that and manages to get into the endzone, and a half decent game through the air he is the definition of a slate breaker.
Daniel Jones v CAR ($5,100)
Jones is a risky play- his range of outcomes is maybe one of the widest in the league. He might not be the answer for the team in real life, but for fantasy he can do it. Jones has the ability to break a long run, as well as players that can convert short passes to big gains. There is of course the risk that the team lean on Saquon Barkley instead of going through the air, but the price tag takes that into account.
Also consider Carson Wentz @DET ($5,800) & Matt Ryan @JAX ($5,500)
Christian McCaffrey @NYG ($8,900)
McCaffrey didn’t have the Week 1 that people would have hoped for, but against a tough Cleveland DL the offense just struggled. This week, the offense should be able to move the ball a little better. McCaffrey is still the main weapon on the offense, and has a ceiling around the same as Jonathan Taylor ($9,900) but is a huge $1k cheaper.
Saquon Barkley v CAR ($7,300)
Barkley was on this write up last week and was great, looking every part the workhorse he has previously. The Giants offense lacks playmakers, but that just gives Barkley volume he needs for fantasy viable. As the season goes on, his price is only going to increase. Take advantage while you can.
Darrell Henderson v ATL ($5,700)
Henderson could be the best value back on this slate. He could also flame out. If Cam Akers is given more of a workload then Henderson isn’t going to hit value. But, going by what we know, Henderson was given the vast majority of opportunities out of the backfield and the Rams will be looking to make a statement to get back on track.
Chase Edmonds @BAL ($5,200)
Edmonds claimed the Miami backfield in Week 1. Handling 12 carries, and catching all 4 of his targets. The Ravens control the clock, which kills the overall upside of Edmonds, but he is a value selection given his involvement in the passing game.
Also consider Antonio Gibson @DET ($6,200), Rhamondre Stevenson @PIT ($5,200), Jeff Wilson v SEA ($5,100) & Kenyan Drake v MIA ($4,800)
Cooper Kupp v ATL ($9,900)
Kupp might be tied as the most expensive piece on the slate, but he is truly elite. After a historic season last year, he followed it up with 13 receptions for 128 yards and a TD on 15 targets. He would need a ridiculous performance to truly break the slate, but he has one the safest floors of anyone.
Davante Adams v ARI ($8,600)
Adams picked up where he left off in Green Bay, leading the Raiders in targets. New head coach Josh McDaniels seems happy to feed Adams the ball, and that volume makes him worth picking up, regardless of matchup. But, this matchup is great too. The Cardinals were just ripped open through the air, and there’s no reason to think that won’t happen again.
Michael Pittman Jr. @JAX ($6,700)
Pittman looks to be picking up for Matt Ryan where he used to have Julio Jones. Pittman was rammed with targets, and has fantastic route running ability. All of that, when combined with a Jaguars defense with a weak secondary, Pittman has a great opportunity to break the slate.If he managed to match his 9 receptions for 121 yards and a score of Week 1, he is a fantastic add.
Jahan Dotson @DET ($4,200)
I mentioned Dotson as a ‘also consider’ last week, and he really hit value with his performance against the Jaguars. The Lions defense gave up plenty through the air last week to the Eagles, and Dotson should be able to take advantage opposite Terry McLaurin.
Greg Dortch @LV ($3,500)
If you are looking to add some of the guys above, you need to take a shot on a cheap play. Dortch is as good as you are going to get. The Cardinals offense is limping through the opening weeks of the season as the injury of Rondale Moore bites with DeAndre Hopkins already missing time with his suspension. As a result, Dortch caught 7 of 9 for 63 yards.
Also consider Julio Jones @NO ($5,500), Curtis Samuel @DET ($4,600), Nico Collins @DEN ($4,100) & Alec Pierce @JAX ($3,300)
Darren Waller v ARI ($5,600)
It’s amazing what a new contract does to help hamstring issues. Certainly seemed to help Waller over the issues in preseason before catching 4 receptions for 79 yards in Week 1. Adams has taken an elite target share in the offense, but there is no doubt that the team are going to get Waller involved i the offense. With the Arizona defense struggling against TEs, Waller could have tournament-winning upside.
Zach Ertz @LV ($4,500)
Let’s stay in the same game for the next TE. Ertz didn’t have the best Week 1, with only 2 receptions for 14 yards, but he saved it with a TD. With the high projected score in this game, and the limitations that Murray has to pass to, he is worth considering.
Tyler Higbee v ATL ($4,200)
Higbee had 11 targets in the Rams Week 1 encounter against the Bills, but only hauled in 5 passes for 39 yards. Against a weaker defense, he doesn’t need to do alot to hit value. The Falcons gave up nine TDs to the position, good enough for fourth in the league.
Also consider Kyle Pitts @LAR ($5,400), Logan Thomas @DET ($3,400)
Cleveland Browns v NYJ ($3,700)
The Browns DST start their season with another nice matchup, against a Joe Flacco led offense. In Cleveland too, this is a nice matchup for the home team.
Indianapolis Colts @JAX ($3,500)
The Colts defense has fallen in cost, after struggling against a Houston offense on the road, which brings them into consideration for this slate. The Jaguars offense is still not exactly impressive, and the Colts should be able to bring the pressure for turnovers and sacks.
Cincinnati Bengals @DAL ($2,200)
The Bengals defense was a great unit last season, and now match up against a Dak Prescott-less Cowboys offense. The defense is going to be looking to make stand-in Cooper Rush uncomfortable, and even if Rush does manage to move the chains in this matchup, the tag is so low the team should hit value.
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