FanDuel NFL GPP breakdown: Week 1 main slate

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 18:Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes for a gain in the first half of pre-season game play against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 18, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 01: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers walks off the field after defeating the Oakland Raiders 34-3 in their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 1, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /

Top FanDuel NFL GPP plays

George Kittle – While looking through the ownership numbers for tight end, I was very shocked to see Kittle projected at just above 5%. While I do not think that number will hold true, I can see him being around 10% on the day. Tampa Bay really struggled to stop tight ends last year and was the leader in DYAR last season. Ranking seventh in DVOA, and also leading the league in yards at 1,377. Kittle has been putting in the work during the offseason and should be an elite play all season long. I am willing to pay up for him in this spot and take the reduced ownership.

T.j Hockenson – There is a lot of hype surrounding this young man, and for good reason. He will be extremely low owned, and his price reflects that. T.J should be used quite a bit for passing downs, considering who well he did in training camp, and he is a much better receiver than starter Jesse James who is known for his blocking ability. Stafford also has a tendency to throw to the tight end when the Lions gets in the red zone. This is a very high risk, high reward play.

Delanie Walker – Walker will carry virtually no ownership, and is priced cheaper than I have ever seen him. He is also used as a security blanket for Mariotta, who at times can really struggle to push the ball downfield. Before his season was ruined due to injury, Walker posted four consecutive seasons with at least 800 yards. Tennessee could get behind early against the Browns, which will force them to pass the ball more often than normal. I am not sure if he will get back to that number this year, but the price is cheap enough for me to have some interest for week one.

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