DFS Week 3: Fangirl Football – Week 3 DFS Insights
Welcome to another exciting episode of Fangirl Football! I’m Judy, joined by my co-hosts Tiffany and Lauren, as we dive into the world of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), specifically focusing on Daily Fantasy Football for Week 3.
In this episode, we aim to help newer DFS players like myself understand the nuances of building lineups, identifying key players, and exploring potential storylines for our Fantasy Sports Evo contest. We discuss strategies for selecting teams rather than individual players, evaluate player pricing, and highlight some contrarian picks that could give us an edge this week.
Key Highlights:
FanDuel Contests: We kick off by discussing the exciting contests available on FanDuel this Sunday, particularly two contests with guaranteed overlay. We explain what guaranteed overlay means and how it benefits players by increasing the prize pool and allowing more entries to win.
Review of Last Week: We reflect on our performances from the previous week, noting that I missed out on key players like Alvin Kamara, Kyler Murray, and Marvin Harrison Jr. We discuss the unexpected upsets from last week and the overall decline in passing touchdowns this season, which has left us scratching our heads.
Game Analysis: We analyze several matchups for Week 3, starting with the highest over/under games. The Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals game stands out with an over/under of 51.5 points, but we express skepticism about stacking players from this game due to high ownership and pricing concerns.
Other Matchups: We delve into other games, including the Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys, and Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings. We discuss player pricing, potential stacks, and the impact of injuries on our lineup decisions.
Sneaky Stacks: We identify the Carolina Panthers vs. Las Vegas Raiders as a potential “sneaky stack” game, highlighting the value of players like Andy Dalton, Deontay Johnson, and Adam Thielen. We also consider the implications of injuries on both sides of the ball.
Final Lineup Construction: As we build our DFS lineup, we emphasize the importance of selecting players from competitive games. We finalize our lineup with Sam Darnold as our quarterback, Justin Jefferson, Tank Dell, and Marvin Harrison Jr. as our wide receivers, and Alvin Kamara in the flex position, among others.
Closing Thoughts: We wrap up the episode by encouraging our listeners to join our free contest and explore the links provided in the description or at fangirlfootball.com. We wish everyone the best of luck with their picks and excitement for game day.
Join us next time for more insights and strategies as we continue our DFS journey together. Happy football watching!
