NFL Week 2: The Jigsaw Pieces

Are you looking for an article that can be used for Season Long, DFS, and Props? If so, the search is over. I introduce you to the Jigsaw Pieces, an article that is packed with insightful information, very opinionated takes, and multiple ways to make a profit. No matter what kind of contest you’re playing, there’s a piece of the puzzle for you!

Games to Watch

DET vs. SEA — 174 PTs scored between these 2 teams the last 2 meetings

• Geno, DK & K. Walker — Geno will bounce back, DK scored and showed he can always get open and KW showed a 5.3 YPC and had more targets (5) than we thought. If that continues, he will shoot up the RB rankings board. 

• J. Goff (4 TDs last year’s game), A. Brown (9 targets in week one looking to break last year’s 146) & S. LaPorta (Dallas Clark, George Kittle, T.J. Hockenson, Noah Fant – Iowa TEs just produce) 

Props to Watch

• S. LaPorta – Anytime TD +235

• G. Smith – OVR 1.5 TDs -115

• A. Brown – OVR 6.5 Recs -105

KC vs. JAC — Game of the Week

• S. Moore — No Way he gets zero looks in one of the biggest games on the slate. Toney showed he can’t be trusted and Moore is ready to take flight.

• Ridley & Etienne — Ridley hasn’t skipped a beat and Etienne 80% of RB touches last week and faces a soft KC front with or without CJ

Props to Watch

• S. Moore – Anytime TD +245

• C. Ridley – Anytime TD +145

• T. Etienne – OVR 58.5 Rush Yds -120

Confident Studs (Pieces that will fit your frame)

• James Cook — A burst that shows he’s ready for Prime Time. No competition for carries as the backups Harris and Murray only saw 6 total touches. Raiders finished 29th against the run too. J. Allen’s mistakes will make the offense adjust with more runs and targets for Cook. 

• Zay Flowers –  10 targets, 9 catches (90% T to C Ratio), and even had 2 rushes. With Dobbins OUT, he will be leaned on even more. He is special! He reminds me of Steve Smith, he’s that uncoverable in the slot. 

• Nico Collins – He is the WR1 in HOU and can make great adjustments on the ball, key to a rookie QB. 

Skeptical Stars (Pieces you force into slots that may not fit)

• Najee Harris – TD Dependent and Still has a putrid YPC of 3.8. J. Warren continues to look better.  Draftkings $5800 — value sits with R. White $5500

• K. Pitts – 1 Target again. The lack of confidence in Ridder (18 attempts) will lead to more short passes and runs, which means more Pitts blocking. Draftkings $4200 — Value sits with S. LaPorta $3900 + Z. Ertz $3500

Diamond in the Rough (Pieces that could make the Mona Lisa of all puzzles)

• Adam Trautmann — In 2021 he had 6+ games with 6 or more targets, so he knows how to get open. Payton moved on from AO (I am not going to try to butcher his name) showing confidence in Trautman. Nice streaming option with Jeudy still banged up.  Prop to Hit — OVR 23.5 Rec Yards -115

• Zach Ertz – 10 Targets once again and was consistently targeted in the RZ. He has elevated himself to the #1 option in the passing game and showed his ACL recovery went better than expected. His precise route running was on display in full force! Prop to Hit — OVR 3.5 Rec -105

• Baker Mayfield — Pure Punt Play here. Watching Jordan Love rip apart the Bears’ Defense has me intrigued for Baker’s Week 2 response. Mike Evans showed the contract issue has not fazed him and Baker showed uncanny poise in Week 1. This could be a pick to win your matchup!  Prop to Hit — OVR 1.5 Pass TDs +145