One thing that is standing out to me early this week is how the NFL has schedule what would normally be a ‘marquee’ game so early in the season. It’s as if they are worried about the early season ratings when everyone is already paying attention.
Just look at the Ravens so far. They played SNF in Buffalo, MNF at home against the Lions and now have a 4PM game at the Chiefs. What a brutal run for them to go through. And shit, the Panthers and Patriots are playing this week. Who isn’t amped up for that one? Oh, wait. Just me.
AMBUSH CORE PLAY
CJ STROUD (DK: $5300, FD: $6800)
I am all in on the Texans and their own law of averages getting the ship turned around in a 1PM home game vs the Titans. While Cam Ward has talent and should push them into a competitive game, I cannot see Houston containing Nico Collins, nor are they going to keep Stroud from throwing for 300 yards.
ALSO LIKE
Geno Smith (DK: $5400, FD: $7200)
Im not sure you can sit there and think Geno smith is a win me all the money Quarterback, but the data seems to really think this could be one where he gets up to 20 DK FPTS. If Chicago keeps the tempo up on their side the Raiders will have to get a couple extra possessions in a sneaky shootout.
Bryce Young (DK: $4900, FD: $6700)
Much prefer him over Mariota for extreme value.
AMBUSH CORE PLAY
Omarion Hampton (DK: $5900, FD: $7000)
Sure, Najee Harris is out which makes this a chalky pick, but also lets not ignore the Giants rush defense being very poor & this should be a fast paced game as the Giants try to play faster now with Jaxson Dart taking over. There should be a turnover in there as well which leads to hopefully a second short field TD for Hampton.
Bijan Robinson (DK: $8200, FD: $8900)
Washington vs the team who just got shutout by the Panthers. Gimme the home morons & there’s no path for them offensively besides going through Bijan Robinson.
ALSO LIKE
Tony Pollard (DK: $5600, FD: $6200)
James Cook (DK: $7100, FD: $8500)
Quinshon Judkins (DK: $5500, FD: $6300)
AMBUSH CORE PLAYS
Nico Collins (DK: $7400, FD: $8200)
Auto play with CJ Stroud builds.
Puka Nacua (DK: $7900, FD: $9400)
Very much under the radar and a game that just screams 26-24 type final score, there’s Puka getting the usual Rams #1 30%+ target share up against a defense that has improved but has their first real road test of the season.
D.J. Moore (DK: $5600, FD: $6300)
Bears/Raiders is going to win someone a ton of money, but it’s the Raiders who are the ones playing from ahead, not the Bears. I hope Swift is limited for Chicago and they let Caleb throw it a ton allowing his guys to get the reception volume boost here. Moore is a big play guy on turf any time we can get him we do it.
ALSO LIKE
Ladd McConkey (DK: $6500, FD: $7700)
Tetairoa McMillan (DK: $5900) … Questionable but should play
Jaylin Lane (DK: $3300) … Value boost with McLaurin out.
Calvin Ridley (DK: $4900) … Too cheap for the potential on this being a shootout. Ayomanor also back on my radar once again.
AMBUSH CORE PLAY
BROCK BOWERS
Not much to say here. He hasnt quite been “OMG” level but the 100 yard 2 TD game is not far off.
ALSO LIKE
Sam LaPorta (DK: $4400, FD: $6000)
Random TD gut call of the week.
Tyler Warren (DK: $4600, FD: $5800)
Falcons (DK: $2700, FD: $3400)
Dear Lord help me, the Falcons are my #1 defense as Mariota turns it over 3 times today.
Bills (DK: $3700, FD: $5000)
Chargers (DK: $3300, FD: $4000)
OVERALL CORE PLAYS
CJ Stroud
Omarion Hampton
Nico Collins
Brock Bowers
TEAMS TO USE IN ‘CASH/CORE’ BUILDS as ANCHOR STACKS
- Texans
- Rams
- Chargers
FAVORITE ALL IN GAME STACK
- Bears at Raiders
TRAP GAMES
- Ravens at Chiefs
FAVORITE BETS
- Houston -6.5
- Vegas ML
- Falcons ML