{"id":165,"date":"2016-08-29T19:54:50","date_gmt":"2016-08-29T23:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=165"},"modified":"2016-08-30T22:28:05","modified_gmt":"2016-08-31T02:28:05","slug":"week-1-draftkings-top-3-skill-position-targets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2016\/08\/29\/week-1-draftkings-top-3-skill-position-targets\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 1 DraftKings Top 3 Skill Position Targets"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s 10:00pm on the eve of the 2016 NFL<\/strong> Season. You put the kids to bed,\u00a0enjoyed a nice\u00a0dinner with your spouse. Now it’s\u00a0time\u00a0to open your DraftKings<\/strong> app and build your week one lineup. You have done your homework, taken notes and recorded stats. Week one can be the most unpredictable because the stars rarely play in the preseason anymore.<\/p>\n

Week 1 DraftKings Top 3 Skill Position Targets<\/h2>\n

QUARTERBACK<\/span><\/h3>\n

Russell Wilson<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span> Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins<\/strong><\/h4>\n
DraftKings Salary $7,900<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Russell Wilson\u00a0<\/strong>is poised to become the number one quarterback in fantasy football in 2016. Week one against the Miami Dolphins<\/strong> will get him well on his way to the top. Wilson was on fire down the stretch in 2015 averaging 28.4 fantasy points per game (FPPG) from Week 11-17<\/span>\u00a0on DraftKings<\/strong>. Miami will\u00a0play right into that streak boasting a defense that was 21st against the pass in 2015 and 25th in total yards against. There are big questions at corner for Miami\u00a0so look for Wilson to\u00a0use the big play ability of Doug Baldwin<\/a><\/strong> and Tyler Lockett<\/a><\/strong> to expose that secondary.<\/p>\n

Andrew Luck<\/a><\/em><\/span> Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/h4>\n
DraftKings Salary $8,300<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Andrew Luck<\/strong> is healthy at home with a great week one matchup. The Detroit Lions<\/strong> are looking for answers at the cornerback position with the retirement of Rashean Mathis<\/a><\/strong>. With Mathis<\/strong>\u00a0in the lineup the\u00a0Lions<\/strong> gave up 24.6 points per game (PPG) which as 25th last season. The Indianapolis\u00a0Colts<\/strong> went out and finally improved the offensive line which will give Luck time to stand in the pocket and hit his playmakers. Fans expect T.Y. Hilton<\/a><\/strong>, Donte Moncrief<\/a><\/strong> and Phillip Dorsett<\/a><\/strong> to be catching passes all day long from Luck.<\/p>\n

Jameis Winston<\/a><\/em><\/span> Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons<\/strong><\/h4>\n
DraftKings Salary $6,600<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

I love this spot for the Buccaneers<\/strong> and 2nd year quarterback Jameis Winston<\/strong>. Winston threw for 22 touchdowns last season good for fourth best in NFL history by a rookie. In two games against Atlanta<\/strong> last season Winston averaged 19.55 FPPG throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for two. Winston has had nice chemistry with Mike Evans<\/a><\/strong> and Vincent Jackson<\/a><\/strong> his two big wide outs this preseason and fans should look for them to carry that in the regular season. Winston’s salary week one gives him the potential to be a great value play.<\/p>\n

RUNNING BACK
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Latavius Murray<\/a><\/em><\/span> Oakland Raiders @ New Orleans Saints<\/strong><\/h4>\n
DraftKings Salary $5,600<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Latavius Murray<\/strong> opens his 2016 season against the New Orleans Saints<\/strong> and fantasy owners should be salivating at thought of his production week one. It’s no secret the Saints<\/strong> defense is not good, they were 30th against the run in 2015 and gave up a robust 129.4 rushing yards per game. CSN Bay Area reported Head Coach Jack Del Rio<\/a><\/strong> stated “I want Murray to have more touches” in 2016. The salary on Murray week one may be his low mark of the 2016 season. He is a must use in the 2016 opener.<\/p>\n

Jamaal Charles<\/a><\/em><\/span> Kansas City Chiefs VS San Diego Chargers<\/strong><\/h4>\n
DraftKings Salary $7,100<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Jamaal Charles<\/strong> at home against the 27th ranked defense against the run in 2015 is a great play to start your DraftKings<\/strong>\u00a0season. Yes, Charles is coming off a torn ACL last season, however when healthy he is the focal point of the Chiefs offense. Kansas City<\/strong> has played it safe by sitting him out this preseason but all reports lead to him being a full go week one. As long as he is on the\u00a0field he needs to be in your lineup.<\/p>\n

Lamar Miller<\/a><\/em><\/span> Houston Texans VS Chicago Bears<\/strong><\/h4>\n
DraftKings Salary $7,000<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

The Houston Texans<\/strong> gave Lamar Miller<\/strong> $14 million guaranteed to be their number one running back in 2016. Miller severely under utilized with the Miami Dolphins<\/strong> will get every shot to put up big numbers this season. Miller and the Texans open the season home against a Bears defense vulnerable to the run. According to the Houston Chronicle, Lamar Miller will have a “versatile role as an inside and outside running presence” with the Texans and “figures to be a healthy part of the passing game.”<\/a><\/p>\n

WIDE RECEIVER<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Julio Jones<\/a><\/em><\/span> Atlanta Falcons VS Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/strong><\/h4>\n
DraftKings Salary $9,400<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Julio Jones<\/strong> is as close\u00a0to a sure bet to produce each week. When healthy he is a top three wideout every week.\u00a0Jones averaged 26.7 FPPG in 2 games against the Bucs<\/strong> in 2015, including 12 catches on 13 targets for 162 yards and a TD at home. Jones is the highest priced player on DraftKings<\/strong> week\u00a0one so you will need to find values elsewhere if you are going to use him.<\/p>\n

T.Y. Hilton<\/em><\/span> Indianapolis Colts vs Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/h4>\n
DraftKings Salary $7,500<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Since Andrew Luck is a big pick this week, naturally so is one of his wideouts. T.Y. Hilton<\/strong>\u00a0has\u00a0a great matchup week one against the Detroit Lions<\/strong> and he gets his star QB back.\u00a0According to\u00a0http:\/\/www.playerprofiler.com\/nfl\/ty-hilton\/,\u00a0Hilton had a snap share of 89.5%\u00a0highest among the skill position players. Luck missed nine games last season, despite that Hilton cracked the 1000 yard mark (1,124) for a third straight year. Hilton is the perfect mid-price alternative to Julio Jones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Tyler Lockett<\/em> <\/span>Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins<\/strong><\/h4>\n
DraftKings Salary $5,000<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Tyler Lockett<\/strong> is the steal of week one\u00a0and therefore he will be a huge part of your success. Down the stretch in 2015 (Week 13-16) Russell Wilson<\/strong> gained trust in Lockett targeting him\u00a028 times and connecting 21 times. Lockett converted three of those for touchdowns. Ultimately Lockett becomes a huge sleeper week one at an unbelievably low price. End Result, take advantage of his potential and watch the fantasy points rise.<\/p>\n

The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

Finding the perfect mix blend of stars and sleepers is tough when making a DraftKings<\/strong> lineup. Sometimes its good to go with your gut, other times you need to do your homework. Whatever your method always remember,\u00a0“you gotta be in, to win it!”<\/em><\/p>\n

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