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NFL DFS game by game breakdown: Week 3

By Joe Metz

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 08: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Falcons 28-12. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 08: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Falcons 28-12. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 15: Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a catch in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

NFL DFS: Houston Texans @ Los Angeles Chargers

Houston Texans

DeShaun Watson and, frankly, the entire offense had an extremely disappointing showing last week against the Jags, but have a chance to make up for it this week. The Chargers defensive line ranks in the bottom half of the league in run-blocking, which should hopefully negate some of the glaring woes that the Texans offensive line has. Watson’s throwing/rushing combo upside makes him a viable cash play week in and week out, but I worry that if he keeps getting hit, he won’t last a full season.

DeAndre Hopkins had a down game against Jaylen Ramsey last week and will have another tough test against Casey Hayward this week, who’s posted a PFF grade of 78.0 this season. Over his last 3 games against Hayward, Hopkins has averaged a shade over 62 yards per game with a pair of TDs. His upside is unparalleled, but I’ll look elsewhere for cash.

The other wide receivers in Will Fuller, Kenny Stills and Keke Coutee should continue to cut into each others’ usage, making none of them viable in cash. Fuller has the most upside when paired with Watson, making him a viable GPP play with Hayward covering Hopkins.

Carlos Hyde logged 20 carries last week after averaging 8.3 yards per carry on 10 attempts in week 1. While Duke Johnson is the obvious passing-down back, Hyde comes with a level of upside for his price given his volume even though the Chargers ranked 10th in rush DVOA last season.

Cash Plays: Watson

GPP Plays: Hopkins, Fuller, Hyde

Los Angeles Chargers

Without Hunter Henry last week, it was all Keenan Allen and Austin Ekeler. Allen dominated the target market, seeing a team-high 15 targets from Rivers as he had his way with Darius Slay. He’ll get an easier matchup against Bradley Roby this week, who’s failed to post a PFF grade of at more than 67 over the past two seasons.

Ekeler saw a total of 23 touches (17 rushing, 6 receiving) and scored another touchdown while having one called back due to a flag and another lost due to a fumble at the goal line. So long as he’s getting the brunt of the backfield work, he’s viable in all formats.

Mike Williams dropped a beautifully placed TD pass from Philip Rivers last week and once again profiles solely as an upside-GPP play given the lack of volume on his end.

Cash Plays: Allen, Ekeler

GPP Plays: Williams

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