Each week I will help you construct your lineups through the analogy of building a house. Each section/room will consist of my favorite plays that fit the criteria.

Blueprint– you can’t build without a blueprint so let’s look over the slate to get a better idea of what we’re getting into.

Game Totals 

KC @ JAX 51.5
SEA @ DET 47.5
LV @ BUF 47
BAL @ CIN 46.5
LAC @ TEN 45.5
SF @ LAR 45
CHI @ TB 40.5
GB @ ATL 40.5
IND @ HOU 39.5
NYG @ ARI 39.5
WAS @ DEN 39.5
NYJ @ DAL 38.5

Highest Team Totals 

BUF 27.75
KC 27.5
SF 26.25
DET 26
CIN 24.75

Lowest Team Totals 

NYJ 14.5
ARI 17
WAS 18
LAR 18.75
CHI 19

Overview 

It’s Week 2 and there are a lot more options this week compared to last except when it comes to value plays. There’s some great stacking candidates and decisions to be made considering most the value will be chalk.. Ekeler won’t travel with the Chargers which likely makes Josh Kelley chalk at only $5k. 

The Chiefs and Jaguars have the highest game total and it looks like Travis Kelce will play. It’s the best game environment for stacks but could be difficult considering the amount of options for both teams in the passing game. 

The game with the 2nd highest total will likely be Seahawks/Lions. Montgomery could be one of the highest owned on the slate considering the Lions team total and his sub $6k salary. 

Josh Allen and the Bills are in a smash spot and getting access to that offense should also be a priority. 

Foundation– these are my core guys that I am building around. The players I’ll have the most exposure to.

QB 

Josh Allen $7,900
DK Ownership 17%
Allen has one of the highest ceiling and floors at QB on the slate. His rushing provides that safe floor. They get to play Vegas who’s coming across the country to play in an early game. Buffalo has the highest implied team total on the slate and I expect them to come out and make a statement after Monday’s debacle. He’s going to be super chalk but I’m fine eating it and getting different elsewhere. 

Justin Herbert $7,000
DK Ownership 6% 

Herbert is always productive but the lack of TDs are what keep him from being an elite option. The reason for the lack of TDs is generally Austin Ekeler who won’t play in this game. Not only is Ekeler out but the Titans are much weaker against the pass. As a result Herbert should throw more especially when they get in close.

RB 

Derrick Henry $7,400
DK Ownership 12% 

In week 1, Henry had 17 touches and 110 total yards. That’s basically his floor. It looks like Hopkins will miss this game which will place an emphasis on Henry. He should see a few more dump offs and screens. The Chargers are also historically a weaker run defense. 

James Cook $6,100
DK Ownership 16% 

I really don’t see a scenario where the Bills don’t smash this week. I’m playing Allen and the only way he doesn’t get there is if the scoring comes through the running game. They showed last week that they have zero problem relying heavily on Cook. While his stat line didn’t look great against a stout Jets Defense, he had 12 carries, 6 targets and four receptions. He also forced 3 three missed tackles. While you may think that’s not a lot only Chubb had more with five and Jacobs was the only other player to have three.

Ken Walker $5,800
DK Ownership 14% 

The concerns about Walker were that he’d split time with Charbonnet but that did not come to fruition in Week 1. Walker had 16 touches, four of which were receptions. Both of the Seahawks Tackles are injured which likely means they run more 12 personnel and rely on the run game more. 

WR 

Keenan Allen $7,100
DK Ownership 8% 

Keenan had his usual role in week 1 with a 29% target share. That will likely increase without the possibility of checkdowns to Ekeler and should increase his redzone opportunities as well against a porous Titans secondary. 

Mike Evans $6,200
DK Ownership 6% 

Evans had 10 targets which was good for a 31% target share. Although it’s only one game, there looks to be a connection between him and Baker. The Bears allowed three TDs through the air last week.

Zay Flowers $5,000
DK Ownership 

Last week’s stat line looks great for Zay with nine catches, 78 yards and a TD. That was 52% of Lamar’s completions and 46% of Lamar’s passing yards. Flowers seems like a perfect fit for this Todd Monken offense and should continue to see production. He played 84% of snaps right out of the gate as a rookie. Take advantage now before his price goes up.

TE 

Sam LaPorta $3,900
DK Ownership 5% 

LaPorta had five targets in his first game as a rookie. He also passed the eye test looking good as a receiver. Getting a cheap piece in a game with a 47.5 point total in a dome seems pretty enticing. 

Dalton Kincaid $3,300
DK Ownership 8% 

Kincaid played 80% of snaps on Monday which is a lot for a rookie but especially a rookie TE. He also saw 4 targets. I love him as a salary saver to pair with Allen.

Kitchen– these are the guys that EAT!!! Guys on the slate that have the most opportunities. 

*all stats based on Week 1 

Targets

RB 

Roschon Johnson 7
Bijan Robinson 6
Javonte Williams 6
Deon Jackson 6
Christian McCaffrey 5
Travis Etienne 5
James Conner 5
Khalil Herbert 5
Ken Walker 5

WR 

Puka Nacua 15
DeAndre Hopkins 13
Calvin Ridley 11
Michael Pittman 11
Nico Collins 11

TE 

Zach Ertz 10
Logan Thomas 8
Cole Kmet 7
Jake Ferguson 7
Kylen Gransen 6

QB Rushes 

Daniel Jones 13
Anthony Richardson 10
Jimmy Garoppolo 9
Justin Fields 9
Baker Mayfield 8

RB Rushes 

Christian McCaffrey 22
Cam Akers 22
David Montgomery 21
Brian Robinson 19
Josh Jacobs 19

Pass Attempts 

CJ Stroud 44
Josh Allen 41
Patrick Mahomes 39
Matthew Stafford 38
Anthony Richardson 37
Justin Fields 37

Living Room– this is where everyone is hanging out. These are the most popular/ highest owned plays.

QB 

Josh Allen $7,900
DK Ownership 17% 

Joe Burrow $6,900
DK Ownership 11% 

Trevor Lawrence $6,700
DK Ownership 9%

RB 

Christian McCaffrey $8,900
DK Ownership 28% 

David Montgomery $5,800
DK Ownership 25% 

Rachaad White $5,500
DK Ownership 22% 

Josh Kelley $5,000
DK Ownership 20% 

Josh Jacobs $7,100
DK Ownership 20%

WR 

Deebo Samuel $5,600
DK Ownership 22% 

Puka Nacua $4,900
DK Ownership 18% 

Davante Adams $7,600
DK Ownership 18% 

Strfon Diggs $8,000
DK Ownership 16% 

Jayden Reed $3,400
DK Ownership 15%

TE 

Travis Kelce $7,600
DK Ownership 22% 

Luke Musgrave $3,200
DK Ownership 13% 

Tyler Higbee $4,600
DK Ownership 9%

DEF 

TB $3,200
DK Ownership 15% 

DAL $4,000
DK Ownership 10% 

ARI $2,600
DK Ownership 8%

Bedroom– these are your sleepers. My favorite guys that are going overlooked and under owned that can gain you leverage in GPPs.

QB 

Lamar Jackson $7,700
DK Ownership 3% 

Justin Herbert $7,000
DK Ownership 6% 

Jared Goff $6,200
DK Ownership 8%

RB 

AJ Dillon $5,900
DK Ownership 8% 

Breece Hall $5,900
DK Ownership 3% 

Jahmyr Gibbs $6,300
DK Ownership 8%

WR 

Mike Williams $5,700
DK Ownership 8% 

Mike Evans $6,200
DK Ownership 6% 

DK Metcalf $7,000
DK Ownership 6%

TE 

Mark Andrews $6,200
DK Ownership 6% 

Sam LaPorta $3,900
DK Ownership 5% 

Evan Engram $4,800
DK Ownership 6%

The Roof– these are the ceiling plays. The guys with the highest upside and projected points.

*Based on an aggregate of players ceiling projections 

QB 

Patrick Mahomes 31.3 pts 

Josh Allen 30.49 pts 

Jared Goff 26.5 pts 

Joe Burrow 26.28 pts 

Justin Herbert 26.07 pts

RB 

Christian McCaffrey 28.11 pts 

Saquon Barkley 24.39 pts 

Tony Pollard 23.74 pts 

Derrick Henry 23.49 pts 

Josh Jacobs 22.4 pts

WR 

Stefon Diggs 27.58 pts 

Davante Adams 26.44 pts 

Amon Ra St Brown 25.41 pts 

Calvin Ridley 23.43 pts 

Keenan Allen 22.7 pts

TE 

Travis Kelce 25.76 pts 

Mark Andrews 18.65 pts 

George Kittle 15.18 pts