FanDuel NFL 2020: Best lineup for Week 2

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 10: Patrick Mahomes #15 hands off to Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on September 10, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 10: Patrick Mahomes #15 hands off to Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on September 10, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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Amari Cooper #19 of the Dallas Cowboys (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Wide Receiver: Amari Cooper $7,000

Going so expensive on the running backs takes some of the wind out of the wide receiver role, but there are still stars available. The Cowboys are set for a huge week this week and pairing the team’s top running back and wide receiver is a smart play. Again, Russell Wilson threw for four touchdowns last week. There’s plenty to go around against this defense.

Amari Cooper had a decent day last week against the Los Angeles Rams. He caught ten balls for 81 yards but failed to score. Cooper caught a lot of underneath passes, but he couldn’t get anything broken for a big play. His best reception was just for 14 yards.

It seemed the Cowboys were being somewhat conservative with the offense for the first game, but that likely won’t happen this week against this defense. There are too many weapons for the Cowboys and Mike McCarthy to play like that long term.

Cooper is the one player that could gain the most from opening up the offense more. Dak Prescott is certainly capable of destroying this Falcons defense. He might be looking to explode after last week. Cooper would also gain from that.

With CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup next to him, Cooper can slip past coverage and break one for a huge gain or even a touchdown. If not, the Cowboys have made it clear they are going to hit Cooper early and often. Either way, whether it’s through catches or touchdowns, Cooper will contribute to the scorecard.