{"id":94555,"date":"2020-09-12T17:38:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T21:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=94555"},"modified":"2020-09-12T17:45:09","modified_gmt":"2020-09-12T21:45:09","slug":"week-1-draftkings-plays-josh-jacobs-desean-jackson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/09\/12\/week-1-draftkings-plays-josh-jacobs-desean-jackson\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 1 DraftKings Plays: Josh Jacobs, DeSean Jackson, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re less than 24 hours away from the NFL in all it\u2019s glory. This has been a wild and crazy year, but we\u2019ve finally made it. 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.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>DraftKings Plays for Week 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Quarterbacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JackLa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lamar Jackson<\/a> (BAL) \u2013 $8,100 v CLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The reigning MVP fittingly starts off the year as the most expensive quarterback option on the slate. Lamar, despite being so expensive, makes for an attractive cash game option. His rushing gives him an insanely high floor, unlike any other player. This makes him one of the safest players you can plug into your lineup. The main problem is that choosing Lamar makes it tough to pay up at other positions. Even still, my cash game quarterback strategy this year will mostly entail either paying up for Lamar or finding cheap value.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Most rushing yards among QBs on designed runs in 2019:<\/p>\n<p>1. Lamar Jackson &#8211; 776<br \/>2. Kyler Murray &#8211; 341<br \/>3. Josh Allen &#8211; 180<br \/>4. Taysom Hill &#8211; 139<br \/>5. Dak Prescott &#8211; 122 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6vcKPVO9GE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/6vcKPVO9GE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PFF (@PFF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PFF\/status\/1304782322265403392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 12, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=NewtCa00,NewtCa20&amp;search=Cam+Newton&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cam Newton<\/a> (NE) \u2013 $6,100 v MIA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cComeback Cam\u201d SZN is underway and it should start off with a nice, soft landing spot against the Dolphins. Miami was one of the worst defenses in the NFL last year and they didn\u2019t do much in the offseason to improve. Cam has always been a great fantasy option due to his rushing ability but he\u2019s been injured recently. We should find out how the Patriots plan to employ their new weapon and I\u2019m guessing coach Belicheck will take advantage of Cam\u2019s ability on the ground in this one.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/T\/TaylTy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyrod Taylor<\/a> (LAC) \u2013 $5,600 @ CIN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I just wrote about Tyrod in my <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/09\/11\/week-1-stream-team-tyrod-taylor-james-robinson-and-more\/\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Stream Team<\/strong><\/a> article. This boils down to him being a mobile quarterback in a great matchup. The Bengals allowed the most rushing yards to quarterbacks last year which should give Taylor a great floor in this one. He should be able to chip in a good amount with his legs while taking advantage of his weapons. Tyrod is my favorite option if you are looking to save some salary to spend up elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Others to Consider:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=AlleJo02,AlleJo03,AlleJo00&amp;search=Josh+Allen&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Allen<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0(BUF) \u2013 $6,500 v NYJ,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/07\/30\/gardner-minshew-fantasy-football-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Gardner Minshew<\/a>\u00a0II<\/strong>\u00a0(JAX) \u2013 $5,800 v IND, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/T\/TrubMi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mitchell Trubisky<\/a><\/strong> (CHI) \u2013 $5,400 @ DET<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Running Backs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/McCaCh01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian McCaffrey<\/a>\u00a0(CAR) \u2013 $10,000 v LV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s an expensive price tag but if there\u2019s anyone that\u2019s worth it, it\u2019s CMC. He was routinely priced even higher than this last year and almost always paid off. There\u2019s nobody in the NFL that brings McCaffrey\u2019s level of floor and ceiling combination. He\u2019s as matchup-proof as they come due to his heavy involvement in the passing game. There\u2019s been a coach and quarterback change in Carolina, but that shouldn\u2019t be of too much worry for fantasy football\u2019s best player. Last year I nearly always plugged McCaffrey in my lineup first and built around him and that might end up being a common strategy again this season. He should be heavily owned, especially in cash games<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JacoJo01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Jacobs<\/a> (LV) \u2013 $6,800 @ CAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the other side of this game, we have sophomore sensation, Josh Jacobs. I spent most of the offseason fading Jacobs due to my concerns about his pass game usage, only to recommend him the first week. His pass game usage is still a concern to me, but this looks like a week where that won\u2019t matter too much. Defenses change so much year to year, as I\u2019ve mentioned before, however, this looks like a good defense to bet against. The Panthers were one of the worst in the NFL last year, especially against the run, and could be even worse this year after the loss of captain <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/K\/KuecLu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luke Kuechly<\/a><\/strong>. This looks like a smash spot for Jacobs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/E\/EkelAu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austin Ekeler<\/a> (LAC) \u2013 $7,000 @ CIN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be still my beating heart. Ekeler was one of my favorite targets all draft season and is one of my favorite plays this week. I don\u2019t want to get too wrapped up in matchups, but the Bengals look like they could be one of the worst defenses in the NFL again this year. My main reason for loving Ekeler is the high floor he brings because of his pass game involvement. Outside of CMC, there\u2019s no running back more involved in the passing game. With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GordMe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Melvin Gordon<\/a><\/strong> gone, he should see even more on the ground as well. In the first four games of 2019 when Melvin was out, Ekeler saw double-digit carries in three of them and scored more PPR points than any running back besides for McCaffrey. Ekeler will be a staple in cash lineups all season.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Does this really look like a guy that&#39;s gonna let you down come Sunday?<\/p>\n<p>Yeah&#8230;. I didn&#39;t think so <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gJf8zBFLz8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/gJf8zBFLz8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; \u2734\ufe0fRob Norton\u2734\ufe0f (@norton0723) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/norton0723\/status\/1304575677979668480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 12, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CoheTa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tarik Cohen<\/a> (CHI) \u2013 $4,900 @ DET<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cohen had a disappointing 2019 but is looking to bounce back in 2020. Cohen is like a poor man\u2019s Austin Ekeler. He brings a very nice floor in the full PPR scoring format due to his heavy pass game involvement. The matchup with the Lions this week looks like a favorable one as well. Teammate <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MontDa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Montgomery<\/a><\/strong> also comes into this one banged up. There were legitimate questions as to whether he would suit up for this one and although he looks like he\u2019ll be active, I\u2019d expect they try to get Cohen a bit more involved in this one. If you are looking to save a bit of salary to pay up elsewhere, Cohen should be a strong consideration.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Others to Consider:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CookDa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dalvin Cook<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em> (MIN) \u2013 $7,900 v GB, <strong>Boston Scott<\/strong> (PHI) &#8211; $4800 vs WAS,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GibsAn20.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antonio Gibson<\/a><\/strong> (WAS) \u2013 $4,000 v PHI, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DrakKe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kenyan Drake<\/a><\/strong> (ARI) \u2013 $6,400 @ SF<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Wide Receivers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ThomMi05,ThomMi02&amp;search=Michael+Thomas&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Thomas<\/a> (NO) \u2013 $9,000 v TB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Michael Thomas at home. Those are really the only four words I should need to say to convince you to throw him into your lineup. In 2019 he averaged 28.1 fantasy points per game at home. That\u2019s simply ridiculous. Go plug him in right now. If you need more reasoning, he\u2019ll get a matchup against the Buccaneers this week. The Bucs improved down the stretch and I\u2019m not even advocating that they are necessarily an easy matchup, but more so that this game could turn into a shootout. I think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/P\/PaytSe20.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sean Payton<\/a> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BreeDr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drew Brees<\/a><\/strong> are going to want to establish dominance against new divisional foe <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BradTo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Brady<\/a><\/strong>. Thomas should be in line for a monster performance as a result.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">TEs Vance McDonald and Nick Vannett combined for 1.3 PPR this week vs. Arizona.  The only true, math-supported flow chart that exists is this one.  PLAY MICHAEL THOMAS AT HOME. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TiYHoSuBFi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/TiYHoSuBFi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Derek Carty (@DerekCarty) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DerekCarty\/status\/1205139314172137472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 12, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/T\/ThieAd00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adam Thielen<\/a> (MIN) \u2013 $6,700 v GB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thielen has been a certified baller when healthy the past couple of seasons. In 2017 he was the PPR WR11 on a per-game basis. In 2018 he improved to the PPR WR7 on a per-game basis. Last season he was injured most of the year but came back to ball out in the playoffs. Heading into 2020 he looks to be fully healthy and in store for a big-time bounce-back campaign and I think that starts this week. With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DiggSt00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stefon Diggs<\/a><\/strong> out of town and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/K\/KubiGa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gary Kubiak<\/a> at the helm, I\u2019m expecting Thielen to get fed a heavy dose of targets early and often.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CharDJ00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DJ Chark<\/a> Jr (JAX) \u2013 $6,300 v IND<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chark was one of the biggest out-of-nowhere breakouts in 2019. As a sophomore last year, he showed instant chemistry with rookie quarterback <strong>Gardner Minshew<\/strong>. Now entering his third season and with a full offseason together with Minshew, the arrow is pointing up. It also helps that he plays for a Jaguars team that looks like it could be one of the worst in the NFL this year and could be forced into throwing early and often. A Minshew-Chark stack should be all kinds of fun in Week 1.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JackDe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DeSean Jackson<\/a> (PHI) \u2013 $4,900 @ WAS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Death, taxes, and DJax in \u201cWeek 1 revenge games\u201d are about the only three certainties left these days. On a serious note, Jackson is, surprisingly, the only fully healthy wide receiver for the Eagles right now. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JeffAl00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alshon Jeffery<\/a><\/strong> won\u2019t be playing and rookie <strong>Jalen Reagor<\/strong>, while it looks like he\u2019ll miraculously be active, is dealing with a shoulder issue of his own. It only helps that DJax hung an 8\/154\/2 line on Washington in Week 1 last year.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DeSean Jackson revenge game history <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/science?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#science<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5-117-1<br \/>4-126-0<br \/>4-40-0<br \/>4-55-0<br \/>3-102-1<br \/>4-129-1<br \/>5-67-0<br \/>8-154-2<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ihartitz\/status\/1303044892537520129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 7, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Others to Consider:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AdamDa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Davante Adams<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0(GB) \u2013 $7,300 @ MIN, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/McLaTe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terry McLaurin<\/a><\/strong> (WAS) \u2013 \u00a0$5,600 v PHI, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=JoneMa02,JoneMa23&amp;search=Marvin+Jones&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marvin Jones<\/a><\/strong> (DET) \u2013 $5,500 v CHI, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=MillAn00,MillAn02&amp;search=Anthony+Miller&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anthony Miller<\/a><\/strong> (CHI) \u2013 $5,000 @ CHI, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CampPa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parris Campbell<\/a><\/strong> (IND) \u2013 $3,900 @ JAX, <strong>Stefon Diggs<\/strong> (BUF) \u2013 $6,400 v NYJ<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tight Ends <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/K\/KittGe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">George Kittle<\/a> (SF) \u2013 $7,200 @ NYG<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlay your tight end against the Cardinals\u201d was the name of the game in 2019. It looks like that should continue at least for one more week in 2020. Kittle is by far the most expensive tight end option on the slate. He\u2019s also by far the safest option as well. The 49ers are dealing with injuries to their wide receiver corps. Both <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/SamuDe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deebo Samuel<\/a><\/strong> and rookie<strong> Brandon Aiyuk<\/strong> are dealing with injuries right now, leaving Kittle as the last man standing. This game could be a sneaky high scoring, fast-paced game, and one in which Kittle should eat like a fat kid at a Golden Corral.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HursHa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hayden Hurst<\/a> (ATL) \u2013 $4,300 v SEA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New year, new me for Hayden Hurst. After not being fully utilized last year behind stud <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AndrMa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Andrews<\/a><\/strong>, Hurst now has his chance to shine after being dealt to Atlanta. He couldn\u2019t have asked for a much better landing spot as he\u2019s going from the most run-heavy team in the NFL to one of the most pass-heavy teams in the NFL. Quarterback <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RyanMa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Ryan<\/a><\/strong> has been known to target the tight end heavily as we saw with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HoopAu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austin Hooper<\/a><\/strong> last season. Hurst should be able to slide right into that role. This matchup looks easy on paper as Seattle was one of the worst against the tight end last season, but they now have <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AdamJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamal Adams<\/a><\/strong> which will help tremendously. Still, this game looks to be a shootout and Hurst should be involved enough to return value at his low salary.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HernCh00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Herndon<\/a> (NYJ) \u2013 $3,300 @ BUF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Herndon had an incredible rookie season in 2018 before disappointing last year. It was mostly due to suspension and injury, however, and he\u2019s looking to bounce back in 2020 with a big season. The matchup looks extremely tough as Buffalo has been stingy both against tight ends and in the passing game in general. As I\u2019ve stated before, I don\u2019t want to get too caught up in last year\u2019s defense as it changes so much. Regardless of the matchup, Herndon looks to be in line for a heavy dose of targets in Week 1 with how banged up the Jets wide receivers are. Volume is the key here especially at his insanely low salary. Herndon makes for a perfect cost-saving option at tight end for your cash game lineups if you are looking to spend up elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Others to Consider:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DoylJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Doyle<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0(IND) \u2013 $3,600 @ JAX, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/E\/ErtzZa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach Ertz<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(PHI) \u2013 $5,800 @ WAS, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/08\/17\/fantasy-football-draft-zach-ertz-over-mark-andrews\/\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Mark Andrews<\/strong><\/a> (BAL) \u2013 $6,000 v CLE<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Defense\/Special Teams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In terms of choosing a defense\/special teams, it\u2019s the last spot I fill in every week. It\u2019s pretty random but there are a few areas to gain an advantage. I look to target the heavily favorited teams as they usually are playing with a lead. This forces their opponent to throw it more often which can help lead to extra sacks and turnovers and hopefully a touchdown. Another aspect to target is turnover and sack-prone quarterbacks. With that being said, my advice is to fill out the rest of your lineup first and then pick your favorite D\/ST out of the remaining money.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>My Tentative Cash Game Lineup<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>QB \u2013 Tyrod Taylor<\/li>\n<li>RB \u2013 Josh Jacobs<\/li>\n<li>RB \u2013 Boston Scott<\/li>\n<li>WR \u2013 Michael Thomas<\/li>\n<li>WR \u2013 Allen Robinson<\/li>\n<li>WR \u2013 DeSean Jackson<\/li>\n<li>TE \u2013 Chris Herndon<\/li>\n<li>Flex \u2013 Austin Ekeler<\/li>\n<li>DST \u2013 New York Jets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure to tune in next week to see the results from my Week 1 DraftKings plays and to see the best picks for Week 2. Best of luck to everyone and let\u2019s all enjoy some football and win some money!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re less than 24 hours away from the NFL in all it\u2019s glory. This has been a wild and crazy year, but we\u2019ve finally made it. One of my favorite parts is fantasy football. 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