DraftKings Daily Fantasy: Week 1 Lineup
Daily fantasy football has grown to be a well-liked substitute for conventional fantasy football. You may make numerous lineups every week with DraftKings and enter them in various competitions. It’s a great way to support a variety of athletes while also having the opportunity to win cash.
We were able to find some excellent players at reasonable prices for our Week 1 lineup.
Quarterback: Trey Lance $6,000
This week, when Lance starts for the 49ers, the subject that has been argued throughout the summer will finally be tested. With the Chicago Bears, who allowed the 13th-most fantasy points to quarterbacks last season, he could not have asked for a better opponent.
His running prowess along with weapons like Deebo Samuel and George Kittle make him a compelling option every week. Lance’s value this week of merely $6,000 is fantastic. This will enable us to develop our team with quality players while also acquiring a quarterback with top-five upside at a moderate cost.
Running Backs: Saquon Barkley $6,100 and Travis Etienne $5,600
Saquon Barkley of the Giants is my early choice for comeback player of the year. He has a good chance of regaining the form of his rookie season, when he gained more than 2,000 yards from scrimmage, with a fully healthy summer and a new offensive-minded coaching staff.
When compared to other top runners with the similar upside, Barkley is comparatively cheap. Even in a less-than-ideal matchup, I like Barkley at this price since Tennessee has recently had a strong run defense. Plug him in, though, and see him perform like a newbie once more.
This week, against the Commanders, a relatively mediocre run-stopping team in 2021, Travis Etienne makes his regular season debut for the Jaguars. I like his value here because he’ll likely be a pass-catching threat in addition to taking carries out of the backfield.
At a price that still enables us to make a serious effort at wide receiver, both of our running backs offer enormous possibilities. Barkley has top-five potential if he is actually completely healthy. Etienne will have a crazy PPR day if he performs as the offensive weapon for which he was selected.
Wide Receivers: Justin Jefferson $7,800, DJ Moore $6,000 and Michael Pittman Jr. $5,500
Last year, Justin Jefferson was outrageous. In any other year, he would have ended as the top overall wide receiver, but Cooper Kupp happened to surpass 2,000 receiving yards in that particular year. Due to his improved offensive staff this year, many experts project him to finish as the WR1.
Jefferson will probably have a huge day against Green Bay in what will be a difficult game, as Cousins will need to be offensively on point to win. He’s a sure shot to finish in the top five this week.
DJ Moore is one of the most reliable receivers out there. He’s been a reliable WR2 in fantasy teams for a while, and Baker Mayfield’s upgrade at quarterback isn’t expected to change that.
I love Moore’s worth here to combine with Jefferson since he is notably more useful in PPR leagues. While Moore will contribute throughout the whole game as the dependable target that he is, Jefferson will score his points with touchdowns and massive gains.
I was thrilled to be able to add Michael Pittman Jr. as our third receiver to the lineup. He may be this year’s breakthrough fantasy star, in my opinion. The Colts’ training facility has been receiving raving reviews, with many claiming that he is ready to make a big splash with new quarterback Matt Ryan.
Against a poor Houston secondary, let’s bet on that potential being realized as early as Week 1. We’ll start with the Colts’ top target. A highly secure floor surrounds our welcoming group.
Tight End: Pat Freiermuth $4,200
Pat Freiermuth is without a doubt Pittsburgh’s No. 1 tight end going into this season, and he’ll undoubtedly have a significant impact on the team’s passing game. Freiermuth is a good value at $4,200 for a tight end who can rank in the top 10 for fantasy scoring this week.
There will be a lot of passing since the game against Cincinnati will be really competitive. Start the Freiermuth as a reliable tight end play with a high floor and the chance of scoring one or more touchdowns.
Flex: Brandin Cooks $6,300
Over the past few years, Brandin Cooks has consistently been one of the most reliable fantasy scorers. Considering the quarterbacks he’s had to play with, this is truly amazing. With 90 catches last year, he established a career best, and he had a whole summer to build on that success with Davis Mills, a second-year quarterback.
Cooks will have a high floor once again this season, and it will begin against the Colts this week. The Texans will need to throw a lot to keep up with the Colts. Cooks’ top-15 upside is fantastic for our flex.
Defense: Jaguars $2,500
The addition of first-round choice Travon Walker and leading tackler from the previous season Foye Oluokun should improve the speed and agility of this defense. By selecting the Jags, we’re placing a wager that the newcomers and the Jags’ general tenacious defense will thwart Wentz’s debut as a Commander.