After a pretty solid week 1 outing, I am back with my favorite starts for the Sunday slate of week 2. As you can see below, I had some great success with my week 1 locks: Jacobs, Gurley, Adams, and Metcalf all hit pay dirt. While I also got some massive value out of The Washington Football Team defense at $2,000. Unfortunately, I did have one huge miss in DeSean Jackson scoring only 6.6 points. Thanks DJax!
QB’s I’m starting this week: Paying up at QB
Lamar Jackson ($8,200): The 2019 MVP picked up right where he left off last season, passing for 275 yards, 3TDs, and rushing for 45 yards on 7 attempts. Next up is an exploitable Texans defense that gave up 3TD’s to Patrick Mahomes in week 1. I absolutely love the Jackson, Brown, Andrews stack this week.
Aaron Rodgers ($6,900): The BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD MAAAAAAAAAN is back! Rodgers scored 33.8 DK points last week with 364 yards and 4TD’s. This week is another great match-up against a Lions secondary that just surrendered 3 TD’s to Mitch Trubisky!
Dak Prescott ($6,800): Coming off an underwhelming Sunday night performance, Dak is in a “get right” spot against a burnable Falcons secondary who just surrendered 300 yards and 4 TD’s to Russell Wilson. Ride the 53.5 o/u!
Josh Allen ($6,700): Passed for 300 yards, rushed for 57 yards, and scored 3 total TD’s in week 1. My only fear this week is that the Bills will control this game on the ground as the Dolphins just gave up 217 yards to the Patriots. However, the Bills could run a similar game plan as the Patriots did last week, which allowed Cam Newton to rush for 75 yards and 2 rushing scores.
RB’s I’m starting this week:
Ezekiel Elliot ($8,200): Should be one of the highest owned RB’s on this slate. Zeke looked amazing last week (except for that god awful tattoo) scoring 27.7 DK points against a very solid Rams defense. This week, Zeke should eat again against a Falcons defense that gave up 3 TD’s to Seahawks RB’s in week 1.
Derrick Henry ($7,900): Getting Derrick Henry for under 8K seems like cheating. While his ownership should be massive this week, Henry’s match-up against the Jaguars is just too good to pass up. In 2 games against the Jags last season, Henry totaled 200 yards on the ground and 3 total TD’s. If you don’t have Henry in your lineup this week, you don’t like money.
Jonathan Taylor ($5,700): Taking over lead back duties after Marlon Mack’s season ending injury, JT should see 15-20 touches and is a value play at $5700. While some may be concerned with Nyheim Hines stealing touches, Taylor has a much more favorable match-up vs. the Vikings defensive tackles on the ground compared to Hines who will be covered by the fast Vikings linebacker core in the passing game.
Ronald Jones ($5,200): Early season fears of a timeshare between Jones and Fournette were put on hold last week after Jones touched the ball 19 times compared to Fournette’s 6 touches. While I expect Fournette to take over the ground game for the Bucs eventually, this week should once again be a Ronald Jones week. Going against a Panthers defense that just got lit up for 130 yards and 3 TD’s by Josh Jacobs, I like RJ’s chances to reach 100 yards and 1-2 TD’s.
WR’s I’m starting this week:
DaVante Adams ($8,100): Saw a massive 17 targets last week and put up a 14/156/2 stat line. Will once again be featured against a burnable Lions secondary. Probably the last week you can get Adams under 9K.
Adam Thielen ($7,200): Scored 34 DK points last week and should be in line for 6-8 targets once again. Has a very favorbale match-up this week as Rhodes should be wide open for Thielen.
Mike Evans ($6,400): With Chris Godwin practically ruled out, Evans could see double digit targets as the GOAT looks to prove that he still has it. Bruce Arians will look to correct Evans involvement after he “felt bad” that Evans didn’t at least see 10 targets last week. The squeaky wheel is going to get the grease this week!
Amari Cooper (6,300): One of my favorite stacks this week is pairing Dak/Amari. While Cooper continues to be a feature on the weekly injury report, all signs point to him being a full go against a very beatable Falcons secondary. Another factor that has me high on Amari is his home and away splits. This high scoring affair will take place in Jerry’s World where Cooper has put up monster game after monster game. Check out his 2019 home/away splits below!
Danny Amendola ($4,800): With Kenny Golladay being ruled out again, Amendola should once again see 5-8 targets in a game where the Lions will be playing from behind. Scored 13.1 DK points last week.
CeeDee Lamb ($4,700): Was involved a lot more last week than I thought he would, securing 5 catches for 59 yards. Will have a favorable match-up in the slot against the Falcons secondary (Tyler Lockett 8/92) in what should be a shoot out in Jerry’s World.
Parrish Campbell ($4,500): Coming off a career high 9 targets, Campbell should be able to outrun anyone in the Vikings secondary. As long as Rivers is able to get rid of the ball on time (has struggled against Mike Zimmer’s defense), Campbell could be a week winner.
Corey Davis ($4,000) and Adam Humphries ($3,400): Both Titans WR’s are in play this week as AJ Brown has been ruled out. Jaguars were burned for 363 through the air last week.
TE’s I’m starting this week:
Mark Andrews ($6,300): Played on 71% of the Ravens offensive snaps last week and continues to be a heavy redzone threat for Lamar Jackson after scoring 2 TD’s in the opener. Texans defense has been used and abused by TE’s over the past few seasons.
Tyler Higbee ($4,700): While Higbee was rather quiet in week 1 (3/40), it was encouraging that he played around 90% of the snaps. With the improvements in the Eagles secondary, I expect Goff to look Higbee’s way a lot more this week.
Chris Herndon ($3,400): If you are going to pay down at TE this week, Herndon is the pick. With Jamison Crowder being ruled out, Herndon could see 7-10 targets as Darnold’s primary target in the middle of the field.
Defenses I’m starting this week: I never pay up for defense
Rams ($2,800): Will be a favorite for many this week after that team from Washington crushed Carson Wentz last week.
Giants ($2,400): Any defense going up against Mitch has starter potential. Actually played pretty well on Monday night.
Jets ($2,000): Most likely I will be taking the value on defense again this week as the Jets host a banged up Kittle-less 49ers offense. Greg Williams defenses are known to dial up blitzes, which could throw off Jimmy G as the 9ers travel cross country for this 1PM kickoff.
Hot Karl’s Locks of the Week: Dak Prescott, Derrick Henry, Ronald Jones, Amari Cooper, Mike Evans, Parrish Campbell, Mark Andrews, Jets defense.
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