NFL Week 3: Examining DraftKings Cafe Value

Week in and week out we are diving into the best value plays at various positions. Each week always plays out differently, especially when deciding what areas to spend down on, and where to spend up. While many articles point out the top values, we hope to guide you in lineup construction as well. Pricing on DraftKings generally ties into fantasy point outcome, matchups, and ownership a little more than FanDuel does who use production as a heavier weight. Injuries, seasonal changes, and matchups all create value, and here at DFC we break that down for you. Our content is focused on the Main Slates, but you can find me answering questions in the comments, or on Twitter at @JGuilbault11. Premium access grants full list of value plays.

Its Week 3 and were a trusting a Browns combo this week? Have we gone mad? Is the NFL product this bad? Yes, yes, and yes. DeShone Kizer is coming off of a down week against Baltimore, and there are probably three to four quarterbacks that wouldn't struggle against Baltimore, and even then that might be pushing it. Cleveland are road favorites, and face an Indy defense that ranks 27th against the pass, per Football Outsiders. Kizer has the second highest Cafe Value among quarterbacks this week, and is a quarterback that can add a few points on the ground. He has rushed five times in each game so far, and added a touchdown in Week 1. Indy has allowed the third most passing yards this season (650), but have only allowed two touchdowns through the air. It feels weird to say that a matchup with Cleveland is where regression sets in for passing touchdowns, but that could be the case. Kizer is worth a look if you are looking to stack other positions.

Honorable Mentions: Matthew Stafford, Carson Wentz