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We actually got a touchdown from all three of our GPP wide receivers last week, so we obviously had the right idea. Our GPP WRs weren’t quite as successful but that’s going to happen with such volatile receiving options. I feel way more comfortable about this group of WRs though, so let’s get into our Week 2 Wide Receiver breakdown!
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Week 2 Wide Receiver Cash Game Plays
Michael Thomas, NO at LAR
DK ($8,000) FD ($8,500)
This is going to be the game that people are going to target for DFS. It’s really easy to see why, as the 53-point total is the highest of the week. That’s really no surprise with both of these team’s possessing two of the best offenses in football and it should be an old fashioned shootout. While picking which Rams receiver will be successful is a difficult task, knowing which Saints receiver will go off is way easier to figure out. It’s Michael Thomas, ALL DAY!
This guy led the league in receptions last season and backed that up with 10 catches for 123 yards in Week 1. He also led the Saints with 13 targets in that game and that’s pretty much what we’ve come to expect from the Saints stud. Not to mention, the Rams allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing WRs last season, with Thomas accruing season-highs with 12 catches and 211 yards in his Week 9 meeting against them last year.
Sammy Watkins, KC at OAK
DK ($7,200) FD ($7,400)
It’s going to be tough to fade Watkins even though he’s likely to be one of the chalkiest players on the board. The simple fact is, Watkins is now the top receiver for the best offense in football. The reason for that is because Tyreek Hill suffered a collarbone injury in Week 1, which allowed Watkins to generate nine catches for 199 yards and three TDs. That’s the best performance of his career and health is really all we can ask for when discussing Watkins. Facing the Raiders is simply a bonus, with this defense allowing the most points in the NFL last season.
John Brown, BUF at NYG
DK ($5,200) FD ($6,300)
There’s going to a theme in this article and it’s that we want to exploit the top receiver for their respective offenses. Brown has found himself in that role for the Bills and it was evident when he led the way with seven catches for 123 yards and a TD in Week 1. Getting 10 targets is equally as valuable and it’s clear that he’s now the focal point of this offense. That alone makes him a great option but facing a Giants secondary who just allowed Dak Prescott and the Cowboys throw for 405 yards is simply the icing on the cake.
Tyrell Williams, OAK vs. KC
DK ($4,400) FD ($5,900)
While this FanDuel price is in line with my expectations, this DraftKings price is simply ridiculous. With Antonio Brown now out of the picture, Williams has found himself as the clear-cut number one receiver on this team. That led to him collecting six receptions for 105 yards and a TD in Week 1, doing that damage against a good Broncos secondary.
This Chiefs secondary isn’t quite as good, allowing opposing WRs to score the fifth-most fantasy points against them last season. Playing catchup should only help, with the Raiders expected to trail throughout, thus forcing them to throw more than usual.
Week 2 Wide Receiver GPP Plays
Marquise Brown, BAL vs. ARI
DK ($5,000) FD ($5,700)
Brown might be the biggest standout of Week 1 and this looks like a brand-new Ravens team. Baltimore spent a first-round pick on this guy and the 147 receiving yards and two TDs in Week 1 justifies that selection. We’re talking about a guy who ran a 4.22 40-yard dash and he is simply one of the fastest players in the game.
The reason he’s a GPP target and not a cash game play is because he only played 12 snaps last week but the 59-10 scoreline surely played a factor in that. It’s not like this defense is much better than the Dolphins one from last week, as the Cardinals are without their top two corners in Robert Alford and Patrick Peterson.
DeVante Parker, MIA vs. NE
DK ($4,100) FD ($5,300)
I’ve actually written up Parker as a bust in numerous articles in past seasons but now that everyone feels like he’s bad, we can jump back on him. These prices are downright insulting and we can’t argue with the fact that he’s the best receiver on this team. While playing for Miami obviously sucks, it may have him in line for a career season. The reason for that is because they should be trailing in nearly every game, thus garnering him more targets in catchup time.
Getting seven targets in about one half in Week 1 was a very promising sign and Ryan Fitzpatrick is more than capable of supporting a top receiver. With the Dolphins entering this matchup as an 18-point underdog, look for Fitz to have 40-plus pass attempts and Parker getting at least a quarter of those targets.
Week 2 Wide Receiver Quick Hits
Cooper Kupp has been a favorite of Jared Goff’s and could see double-digit targets in that Rams-Saints shootout.
John Ross had a career-best seven catches for 158 yards and two TDs in Week 1 and is getting easier coverage with Tyler Boyd taking the top corner and A.J. Green being sidelined.
Donte Moncrief was atrocious in Week 1 but he still saw 10 targets and appears to be the number-two receiver for this pass-happy offense. His prices are just way too low.
With Tyreek Hill injured, look for Mecole Hardman or DeMarcus Robinson to see more opportunities.
Michael Thomas featured image via Jack Kurzenknabe
