{"id":135176,"date":"2022-09-10T07:20:48","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T11:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=135176"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:13:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:13:22","slug":"week-1-draftkings-plays-christian-mccaffrey-michael-pittman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2022\/09\/10\/week-1-draftkings-plays-christian-mccaffrey-michael-pittman\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 1 Draftkings Plays: Christian McCaffrey, Michael Pittman, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re so close to the first full slate of the NFL season in all its glory. One of my favorite parts is fantasy football. One of my favorite aspects of fantasy football has become playing on DraftKings. Every week is like a new puzzle to figure out. Whether you are more of a cash game player or a tournament player, each presents a unique challenge. Let\u2019s take a look at my favorite Week 1 DraftKings plays.<\/span><\/p>\n

Week 1 DraftKings Plays<\/b><\/h2>\n

Quarterbacks<\/b><\/h3>\n

Lamar Jackson (BAL) \u2013 $7,300 @ NYJ<\/b><\/h4>\n

Lamar Jackson, against one of the worst defenses in the league, as heavy favorites, and isn\u2019t the most expensive quarterback on the slate? Sign me up, please! Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens<\/a> get to take on the New York Jets<\/a> this week. The Ravens are seven-point favorites despite being on the road. They also have a very nice implied team total of 26 points. We know that Jackson does a ton of damage with his legs and there\u2019s no reason to believe he won\u2019t do the same in this one. It\u2019s very possible that when all is said and done, he could wind up with 60+ yards on the ground and a score to go along with 250+ yards through the air and multiple scores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jalen Hurts (PHI) \u2013 $6,800 @ DET<\/b><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re looking to save a little bit of salary, Jalen Hurts<\/a> is basically the discount version of Lamar Jackson. The nice part is that Hurts might be in an even better spot than Jackson this week. Like Jackson, Hurts is also a road favorite as the Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> are favored by four points over the Detroit Lions<\/a>. The implied team total is similar as well at 26.5 points. The game total, however, is higher at 48.5 combined points. The Lions have a better chance of turning this game into a shootout than the Jets do against the Ravens. This game is also in a dome, which gives a nice boost to both offenses, especially in the passing game. Hurts also has a better set of weapons this year with the addition of A.J. Brown. Brown is one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL and should help Hurts take another leap as a passer. This has all the makings of a monster game.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Quarterback: Jalen Hurts ($6800 on DK):<\/p>\n

Some good outcomes in play for this price. <\/p>\n

Hurts was regularly a top 3-4 scorer in '21. <\/p>\n

Now he gets to see the Lions D. <\/p>\n

Yes, he will get his rush yds, but I wouldn't be shocked to see him hit the 300 bonus.<\/p>\n

— Joe Holka (@thejoeholkashow) September 9, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n