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Justin Bales' daily fantasy football lineup picks for Week 3 of the NFL season. FanPicks DFS player values and sleepers for GPPs and tournaments.
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In this column, you will find my recommended FanPicks DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 3 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on FanPicks this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the game's matchups, and the FanPicks price.
Let's find some DFS lineup sleepers, and win on FanPicks. Good luck in Week 3!
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FanPicks Quarterbacks - Week 3 DFS Picks
Patrick Mahomes - vs SF ($7,000)
It's a bit surprising Mahomes is the sixth most expensive quarterback, but it's something we can take advantage of. Through two starts, he's averaging 291 passing yards and five touchdowns per game. He is also averaging nearly 20 rushing yards per game, as well. San Francisco has struggled to contain offenses early this season, and the Chiefs own the highest implied total on the slate at 31 points. Mahomes has to face regression at some point this season, but this is a matchup he can take advantage of.
FanPicks Running Backs - Week 3 DFS Picks
Matt Breida - at KC ($4,900)
Kansas City is one of two teams two allow an RB1 in each game this season. Breida has needed only 22 rush attempts to run for 184 yards and one touchdown through two games. He's going to demand more touches as the season progresses, and this is an elite matchup. Breida has also posted a 4/26 line on six targets this season. He's proven he is a superior option to Alfred Morris, but his price tag on FanPicks has yet to adjust.
Giovani Bernard - at CAR ($4,700)
Bernard is another player that is mispriced. He's likely to be featured in a workhorse role for the Cincinnati Bengals with Joe Mixon out. In two games as a backup, Bernard has recorded 51 yards on 12 touches (five receptions). The only running back that might steal his carries is Mark Walton, who is not a major threat in the passing game. More likely than not, Bernard will see upwards of 20 touches this week, and it's tough to avoid him for this price tag.
FanPicks Wide Receivers - Week 3 DFS Picks
Tyreek Hill - vs SF ($6,900)
Hill has been a major target for Mahomes this season, and that's unlikely to change. Through two games, Hill has posted a 12/259/3 line on 14 targets. He's averaging over 20 yards per reception this year, and he's a touchdown threat every time he touches the ball. San Francisco doesn't have the speed in their secondary to keep up with Hill, making him an elite pairing option with Mahomes.
Tyler Lockett - vs DAL ($4,600)
It's unlikely that Doug Baldwin will return from injury this week, meaning Lockett will be needed to step up once again. In his last game without Baldwin, Lockett caught five of seven targets for 60 yards and one touchdown. He gets a great matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, but the Seahawks likely are not good enough to pull away in this game. Lockett should see targets throughout the entire game, and this may be the last time we get him on the field without Baldwin.
FanPicks Tight End - Week 3 DFS Pick
UPDATE: Jack Doyle is OUT for Week 3. Eric Ebron becomes a great play at his current price.
Jack Doyle - at PHI ($3,600)
Eric Ebron has scored the touchdowns for the Indianapolis Colts this season, but Doyle is the better tight end option. Doyle has run significantly more routes than Ebron, and Doyle has out-targeted him 15-to-9. Doyle has yet to find the end zone, but that could change against the Philadelphia Eagles, who have featured an average defense against tight ends. Doyle is an easy salary relief option, who will allow you to pay up at more important positions.
FanPicks Defense - Week 3 DFS Pick
Minnesota Vikings - vs BUF ($3,500)
I'm going to continue to attack Buffalo throughout the season. They have struggled offensive with Josh Allen at quarterback, although he has shown more promise than Nathan Peterman. Allen is wild with the ball, though, and will feature plenty of sacks and interceptions this season. Minnesota owns one of the best defenses in the NFL, especially when playing at home. The Vikings are -16.5 point favorites in a game set at 40.5 points, giving the Bills an implied total of only 12 points.
