DraftKings NFL: Week 1 lineup
By Joe Romano
OAKLAND, CA – AUGUST 19: Michael Crabtree #15 of the Oakland Raiders catches a pass and scores on a thirteen yard play against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of their preseason NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Wide Receiver
Best Value: Michael Crabtree $6000
Crabtree is the number two option in Oakland. As it has already been pointed out, the Oakland and Tennessee game has Vegas’ highest over/under total and is expected to be a shoot-out. Both Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree should be in for big weeks against a revamped Tennessee secondary.
The Titans ranked 27th in DVOA against the pass last season, and against team’s second options they sat at 30th. Crabtree will be matching up with first round rookie CB Adoree’ Jackson or last year’s fifth round pick LeShaun Sims. This is assuming the Titans use newly acquired CB Logan Ryan to shadow Amari Cooper.
Crabtree and QB Derek Carr have vibed ever since the two united in Oakland. Crabtree has finished as a top-15 fantasy WR in each of the two years he’s been there.
Runner-up: Pierre Garcon $5300
The highly paid free agent came to San Francisco as the new number one option for the passing attack and reunites with former offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. The new duo get the Carolina Panthers in week one.
Carolina finished 24th in team DVOA against opposing WR1s last year. They did little to improve their secondary in the offseason. The 49ers will likely be playing catch-up most of the game after entering it as underdogs by almost a touchdown.
Garcon and new QB Brian Hoyer will have to throw the ball a bunch as the game winds down. This leads for plenty of opportunity for points and scores against the weak secondary. At a price tag of only $5300 Garcon is a major value.