Week 3 of the 2021 season is the books. In Week 3, our Rams stack of Matthew Stafford and Robert Woods totaled 39.3 DKFP, with Stafford tossing 4 TD passes good for 343 passing yards. Stafford continues to stay in the MVP conversation after last week’s performance. Chargers RB Austin Ekeler carried the ball 11 times for only 55 yards but caught all six of his targets for 52 yards and a touchdown , giving us another 22.7 DKFP last week. The Tennessee Titans defense let us down, only locking in 2 QB sacks and surrendering 16 points for 3.0 DKFP. We now turn our attention to this week’s look at some of the players we will be rostering in DraftKings GPP and Cash contests. Now, let’s get to our DraftKings NFL Week 4 Picks for the Sunday Main Slate.
Top Stack
Carolina Panthers @ Dallas Cowboys (-4) 51.5 O/U
Dak Prescott (QB) Dallas Cowboys ($6,700)
Dak Prescott wasn’t asked to do much last week against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys rushed for 155 yards, were gifted two interceptions, and scored a defensive touchdown. Regardless, he was still very efficient, completing 21/26 passes for 238 yards and three touchdowns, good for 21 DKFP. This week he faces a “stingy” Carolina Panthers defense that has allowed an average of 146 passing yards per game.
You may be asking yourself, “If the Panthers have such a good defense, then why play Prescott this week?”. Well, first off, look at the teams the Panthers have played and their quarterbacks. Zach Wilson (NYJ), Jameis Winston (NO), and Davis Mills (HOU) don’t exactly strike fear into anyone’s hearts. Therefore, I expect Prescott goes low owned this week due to the Panthers’ defensive rankings. Therefore, I’m ready to load up on Dak in GPP tournaments.
Amari Cooper (WR) Dallas Cowboys ($6,000)
Look, I know Amari Cooper is battling through a bruised rib and has only produced six receptions for 50 yards over the last two weeks. Cooper still exploded for 41 DKFP in week one, so there is no way he should be price at $6,000 on DraftKings. If you need me to tell you that $6,000 is too cheap for Amari Cooper, I would take a serious look at yourself in the mirror and reassess your outlook on life. Sarcastic rant aside, I trust the high total in this game. Basically, I believe the Cowboys’ offense is way too cheap. I’ll take my shot on Cooper, who has compiled 243 receptions for 3,217 and 21 touchdowns since joining the Cowboys in 2018.
Bring It Back With
Robby Anderson (WR) Carolina Panthers ($5,100)
Robby Anderson is my GPP play of the day. All the attention in week 4 is going to fellow wide receiver DJ Moore. And honestly, deservedly so, as he has a 22-285-1 receiving line through the first three weeks of the season. But mark my words, Robby Anderson and Sam Darnold will connect, and it may come this week in a projected high-scoring game against the Dallas Cowboys. In 28 career games with Darnold as his quarterback, Anderson has caught 93 balls for 1,456 yards and 12 touchdowns. Say what you want, but I believe in Anderson’s low ownership this week against a Cowboys defense that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this year is perfect for GPP contests.
Running Back
Derrick Henry Tennessee Titans ($8,800)
What really needs to be said about “King Henry”? He’s an absolute stud. All he has done this season is average 28 fantasy points per game, rushing for a league-leading 353 yards along with three touchdowns. Not known as a pass catcher, Henry has surprisingly averaged four targets per game and compiled 105 receiving yards, which ranks 8th amongst running backs. This week he gets a matchup with a New York Jets defense that has allowed the 3rd most DKFP/GM to opposing running backs. I don’t care that he is the highest-priced running back on DraftKings this week. Henry will be a staple in my GPP and cash lineups.
Tight End
Dawson Knox Buffalo Bills ($3,600)
This may be the last time we see Dawson Knox under $4,000 on DraftKings. First off, he has caught ten of twelve targets for 107 yards and two touchdowns, averaging a respectful 11 DKFP/GM through 3 games. Furthermore, he faces off against a Houston Texans defense that ranks in the bottom five in fantasy points allowed per game (19 DKFP) and receptions allowed per game (7 REC) to opposing tight ends. While his target share is a paltry 10%, he runs the ninth most routes amongst tight ends. Lastly, Knox is apart of a pass-heavy offense that’s implied for over 30 points this week. Knox will be well represented in my cash lineups for week 4.
Defense
Detroit Lions ($2,200)
The Detroit Lions haven’t had an easy schedule to begin the season, facing the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, and Baltimore Ravens the first three weeks. But in that span, they have a respectable eight sacks and three turnovers. With that in mind the defense should be salivating this week as they travel to the Windy City to face an injured Andy Dalton and/or rookie Justin Fields at quarterback. The Bears offensive line has allowed the most sacks in the NFL this season which is a recipe for defensive success. Pressure leads to sacks and turnovers, which increase the chances for the almighty defensive touchdown. The Lions sit at a paltry price on DraftKings for week 4, therefore, I’ll gladly lock in the Lions’ defense this week in GPP and cash contests against a bad Chicago Bears offense.
These are some of the players we will have in our GPP and cash lineups for DraftKings NFL 2021 Week 4 contests. Good luck, and may your screens always be green.
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