Vanek's Views: DraftKings NFL DFS Tips for Week 2 WRs
Using his experience as a former scout and staff member at Central Florida under Josh Heupel, Jordan Vanek takes an in-depth look at the upcoming NFL DFS main slate on DraftKings. Formerly of The 33rd Team and 4for4 Fantasy Football, Jordan will do a deep dive into the best ways to attack the wide receiver position to help you climb the leaderboards.
Week 1 was a brutal week for pass catchers—a real “hide your eyes and pretend it’s still preseason” kind of disaster. There are plenty of reasons this might have happened: nobody got live game reps during the preseason, and it showed. Plus, defenders are getting a lot better at shutting down the passing game while struggling more against the run. But let’s not hit the panic button just yet. These things tend to balance out, and Week 2 brings some matchups that look promising for a rebound. So, let’s dive in and see which games could bring our pass catchers back to life.
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Vanek’s Views: DraftKings NFL DFS Tips for Week 2 WRs
Stacks
Baker Mayfield ($5,900, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Mike Evans ($7,500, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Chris Godwin ($6,000, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Jameson Williams ($5,300, WR, Detroit Lions)
I think you can stack both sides of this game effectively, but I’d lean toward the cost savings of a double stack with Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin over the Lions’ top pass catchers with Jared Goff. The Buccaneers controlled the game against the Commanders from start to finish last weekend, with Mayfield attempting 30 passes—20 of which were directed at Evans, Godwin, or Rachaad White. Given the Lions’ solid linebacker coverage and pass rush, White will likely be kept in more as a blocker, funneling even more targets to Evans and Godwin. The Lions’ cornerbacks have struggled in man coverage, and they frequently deploy it, which bodes well for Evans, who is difficult to cover one-on-one. Additionally, the Buccaneers’ offensive line is better equipped to handle pressure than the Rams, which should help them convert more red zone opportunities.
One of my key takeaways from Week 1 is that Jameson Williams is not going to be a one-hit wonder for the Lions. Against the Buccaneers this weekend, he’s set up for another big game. Todd Bowles’ defense is known for selling out against the run, which will likely leave their cornerbacks in one-on-one situations, similar to last season. This time, however, Williams is more integrated into the Lions’ offense and has already shown the ability to capitalize on such opportunities.
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