DraftKings: NFL Week 3 best values

Tight End

Jared Cook $3100 vs. Washington Redskins

The Oakland Raiders have a lot of mouths to feed in the passing game. When you think of the Raiders you think of the three C’s; Carr, Cooper and Crabtree. The fourth C, Jared Cook, offers the most value this week against the Redskins.

This game is shaping up to be a shoot out. Two good offenses get two suspect defenses in this Week 3 matchup. Vegas has it as the highest over/under of the week.

The Redskins have struggled against tight ends this season. In Week 1, the Eagles’ Zach Ertz had eight catches for 93 yards. This past week the Redskins let the Rams’ rookie tight end Gerald Everett catch three passes for 95 yards. The only thing the Redskins have not done is give up a touchdown to either player.

With both Redskins corners, Norman and Breeland, playing well they will be tasked to match up against Cooper and Crabtree. Jared Cook can become Carr’s safety blanket. He will also be the target off play action if Marshawn Lynch gets rolling again.

The Raiders are one of the more balanced offense in the league. In that balance, tight ends can have big roles. At a $3100 price tag, Cook is too good to pass up in this match up. Points will be scored and he can find some of them.

Runner up

Jack Doyle $3600 vs Cleveland Browns

Jack Doyle impressed in week two against the Cardinals. He is still getting used to new quarterback Jacoby Brissett as the team’s safety blanket.

Doyle, against the Cardinals, went for eight receptions and 79 yards. He is a single target behind T.Y. Hilton for the team’s lead in targets this year. Since Brissett took over he’s looked to Doyle a bunch.

The Colts face the tight end friendly Browns this week. In two games. the Browns have struggled to stop opposing tight ends. They surrendered 19 receptions on 22 targets for 162 yards and two touchdowns. The tight ends that they faced were Jesse James and the trio of Ravens’ tight ends including Benjamin Watson. Not exactly the elite tight ends. Doyle may not be elite but he has as much talent as any other tight end Cleveland has faced.

The Colts could be trailing early and need to lean on the passing game. If they get in the redzone Doyle should be the go to target. He is the largest pass catcher they have and the young Brissett can rely on the big body as the space tightens.

Cleveland and Indianapolis may be the least watched game of the week but fantasy owners should keep an eye on it. Doyle is a great option at a low price tag at $3600 leaving money available for other positions.