{"id":147306,"date":"2023-09-22T15:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T19:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=147306"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:13:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:13:53","slug":"draftkings-dfs-week-3-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/09\/22\/draftkings-dfs-week-3-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"DraftKings Week 2 DFS picks Monday Night Football\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NFL is serving another two unappetizing dishes on Monday night in Week 3. The Rams and Bengals will battle it out in Cincinnati while the surprising Buccaneers welcome the Eagles. It&#8217;s difficult to find many hidden gems between those four teams. But there are still some DraftKings Week 3 DFS bargains to be found.<\/p>\n<p>[cta id=445 type=cta]<\/p>\n<h2>Three Sure Things And A Longshot<\/h2>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DraftKings Week 3 DFS Trailblazer &#8211; Puka Nacua<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, it is the most obvious statement anyone has ever made in the history of the universe but hear me out. Nacua has lined up on the right side of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/03\/23\/way-too-early-2023-nfc-west-preview\/\" target=\"_self\">Rams<\/a> formation <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nextgenstats.nfl.com\/charts\/player\/puka-nacua\/NAC559347\/season\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">19 times<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> so far this season and Cam Taylor-Britt has been lining up at cornerback on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/04\/10\/way-too-early-afc-north-preview\/\" target=\"_self\">Bengals<\/a> right side. Here\u2019s the important part, Taylor-Britt has allowed 91 yards in pass coverage so far in 2023. And while he has successfully defended 6 of the 11 targets thrown his way when he\u2019s failed to defend a pass, opposition receivers are averaging 18.2 yards per completion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lou Arunamo will be all too aware of this too, but only D.J Turner has a lower completion rate than Taylor-Britt. And he\u2019s only played 40% of their snaps so far this season. Nacua on the other hand has played 82% of the Rams\u2019 snaps on offense.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Somehow Nacua is cheaper than both Ja\u2019Marr Chase and Tee Higgins with DraftKings this week. Nacua has 109 yards more than Chase and Higgins combined!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DraftKings Week 3 DFS Best Supporting Actor &#8211; Tutu Atwell<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If Arunamo does the unthinkable and doubles up Nacua then Sean McVay and Stafford won\u2019t hesitate in using him as a decoy. And if that happens Atwell will have a field day. He\u2019s caught the majority of his targets so far this season and he\u2019s averaging 15.1 yards per reception.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you thought Nacua was surprisingly affordable then you\u2019ll love Atwell\u2019s price. He\u2019s $5,200 on DraftKings this week. That\u2019s the same price as Brandin Cooks who has only caught two passes this season.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">78% of the Rams yards on offense have come through the air and Nacua and Atwell have been responsible for 72% of the receiving yards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DraftKings DFS Week 3 Mr. Popular &#8211; Cade Otton <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Back to the bleeding obvious picks. Regardless of how good you think Otton is there\u2019s no denying he gets plenty of chances. Last week he was a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Scott_Spratt\/status\/1704285243425841383?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">19% target share<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and only Durham Smythe has played more of his teams\u2019 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Scott_Spratt\/status\/1704182894501953710?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">snaps in 2023<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even though he hardly ever leaves the field Otton is still cheaper than Dallas Goedert. Goedert has only caught 75% of his targets this season too, 13.9% below Otton\u2019s catch rate. Otton is just $3,100 and nobody has allowed tight ends to score more fantasy points in 2023 than the Eagles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DraftKings Week 3 DFS Contrarian Play &#8211; Rams D\/ST<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Might as well for another obvious one, eh? But they\u2019re an absolute bargain. On DraftKings this week they\u2019re valued at $3,000 which would be understandable if they were playing a Bengals firing on all cylinders. But Joe Burrow might not even be standing on two legs, let alone firing on all cylinders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Week 3&#8217;s Longshot &#8211; Ben Skowronek<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After all those obvious picks it\u2019s time for one straight out of left field. The Bengals had trouble stopping Elijah Moore when they played the Browns. Moore averaged 12 yards per catch and gained 19 yards on two running plays. When the Ravens used their receivers to run the ball the Bengals allowed 21 yards on 4 attempts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skowronek has only played 26% of the Rams\u2019 snaps so far this season but he\u2019s averaging 10 yards per rec and 11 yards per rushing attempt. That\u2019s after his one catch and a single run in Week 2, so he\u2019s rounding nicely into form. He\u2019s a risky pick, but he is also just $3,000 on DraftKings. The seventh most expensive receiver in that game.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universal Responsible Gambling Disclaimer:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main Photo Credit: Isaiah J. 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