The best way to cash on weekly fantasy football sites is to load up on as many stars with good matchups as possible. Due to budget restraints, however, fantasy players must sacrifice other positions to nab the stars they want.
Here, you'll find the top bargains at each position on Draft Kings that will let you splurge elsewhere.
FanDuel: Best Bargains At Each Position For Week 3
Quarterbacks
1. Marcus Mariota, Titans ($6,100): Stumping for Mariota is easy here. Through two games he has not thrown a pick, and has tossed six touchdowns. Even when he’s off – and he was in Week 2 – the production is passable, and at a reasonable cost. Just wait until he starts running too! The Colts are in a bad place to start the season, and Mariota should be able to move the football against their banged-up secondary.
2. Tyrod Taylor, Bills ($5,800): After two games Taylor looks like an NFL QB. His rushing ability has been on display, and he has passed the ball well. Last week vs. New England he led a hearty charge in the fourth quarter and finished the afternoon with 242 yards and three touchdowns. He also has rushed for 40-plus yards in both weeks, and scored a rushing touchdown on Sunday too.
The Dolphins have the 23rd-ranked pass defense right now per FootballOutsiders.com, and Ndamukong Suh is dormant.
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3. Andy Dalton, Bengals ($5,700): I know, Dalton’s not sexy to own. But he has incredible weapons around him, and a good offensive line. Through two games he has five touchdowns and no picks. All of Dalton’s receivers –including tight end Tyler Eifert – are healthy, and it’s showing.
Running Backs
1. C.J. Spiller, Saints ($4,800): The shackles should come off Spiller, a legitimate RB1 in PPR leagues. Draft Kings offers a full point per reception, and Spiller has the potential to catch like a WR1 in any given week. Drew Brees has an injured shoulder, so if he plays, he’ll probably be working short. That means lots and lots of targets for Spiller.
2. Shane Vereen, Giants ($4,300): This is a Thursday play, so hop on it quickly. Vereen flashed his upside last week vs. Atlanta with an eight-catch, 78-yard showing. The Giants’ offense is pass-happy, and the other backs, Rashad Jennings and Andre Williams, have no burst. Vereen will not score very often, but he can score from long distances. In daily fantasy leagues explosive is the way to go for your lower-priced options.
3. James Starks, Packers ($3,000): Eddie Lacy has an ankle injury, and even though he could play Monday night, it’s unlikely the Packers will give him a full workload. When Starks is in the lineup with regular work, he’s a perfectly viable starting option. He should see close to that workload in Week 3, and his $3,000 price tag means a big boost at WR2 or even WR3.
Wide Receivers
1. Brandon Marshall, Jets ($6,200): Just last year Marshall was considered a top-10 receiver. This season he was downgraded because of the Jets’ passing game situation, but through two weeks he’s looked as good as anyone. He’s been targeted 19 times in two weeks, and with Eric Decker hurt, he should see even more looks.
2. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals ($5,800): Fitz is old, yes, but with Carson Palmer chucking the pigskin he looks like a new man. This isn’t an overreaction to Fitz’s three touchdowns last week, it’s a recognition of the upgrade Palmer is over last year’s cesspool, and the frequency with which Palmer is targeting him. Fitzgerald has been thrown to 17 times in two games; even if he’s not pulling in so many scores the catches (remember, Draft Kings is PPR) and yards will be there.
3. Michael Crabtree, Raiders ($4,600): Crabtree was targeted 16!!!! Times last week, and eight the week before. Derek Carr clearly loves him, and rookie WR Amari Cooper is drawing the opponents’ top CBs for the most part.
Tight Ends
1. Jimmy Graham, Seahawks ($5,800): Graham’s angry at the Seahawks, and his one-catch performance Sunday night was ugly. They have their home opener this week, with the NFL’s worst pass defense through two weeks just waiting to be diced up. Graham should have a big rebound; even though he’s the second-most expensive tight end, he will produce well beyond $5,800 worth of value.
2. Eric Ebron, Lions ($3,300): Ebron’s getting no love from Draft Kings, and we should be loving it. Ebron was targeted 10 times last week, and has scored twice in two weeks. Even if Matthew Stafford doesn’t play, Dan Orlovsky is very likely to find his biggest target and send it his way. Expect a third straight week with a TD from Ebron since Denver will be trying to shut down Calvin Johnson.
3. Dwayne Allen, Colts ($3,300): Allen is a little banged up, so if he can’t go, Fleener slots right in. The Titans are the worst defense in the league vs. TEs through two weeks, and the 0-2 Colts should be charged up.
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