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DraftKings NFL 2021: Best lineup for Week 3

By Frankie Licausi

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (2) runs with the ball against Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) during the first quarter in Glendale, Ariz. Sept. 19, 2021.Cardinals Vs Vikings
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (2) runs with the ball against Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) during the first quarter in Glendale, Ariz. Sept. 19, 2021.Cardinals Vs Vikings /
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Aug 28, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) warms up before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: C. Morgan Engel-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) warms up before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: C. Morgan Engel-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 3 of the NFL season is just around the corner, and while many fantasy players play in season-long leagues, DraftKings and daily fantasy has become a top alternative.

Welcome to Week 3 of the NFL season. Fantasy football is in full swing as season-long league managers try to fight week to week to stay in the divisional hunt. For daily fantasy players, the fight is different — and still just as difficult.

Playing fantasy football means you don’t necessarily need to worry about injuries (pre-game that is), or managing a team during the season. Picking from a pool of players to form a lineup is intriguing for a lot of fantasy footballers.

That’s the difficult part about daily fantasy: Who do I play?  Top-tier guys are always the choice, but it has everything to do with how you spend your money rather than just getting the most expensive guys. A well-balanced team is often the best bet.

Even high-priced players can bust. Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen is a top-five quarterback money wise, but the QB19 in fantasy points. A lot more than just names goes into the daily fantasy game.

Let’s get into it.

Best DraftKings lineup of Week 3

Quarterback: Matthew Stafford — $6,400

Matthew Stafford and the Rams play a huge game against the Buccaneers in Week 3 — a showdown between two of the NFC’s powerhouses. Going toe-to-toe with Tom Brady is no easy task, but the result can be a lot of fantasy points.

In his first two games with the Rams, Stafford has thrown for 599 yards and five touchdowns. Not a bad start, considering it’s his first time in head coach Sean McVay’s scheme. Production in this offense is nearly inevitable from Stafford, especially with a strong supporting cast.

The Bucs have allowed 684 yards this season, which is third-worst in the league. This is partly because teams are forced to throw the ball to hang with them.

While I don’t think Stafford will be the top quarterback this week, getting him in this matchup for a reasonable price is the way to go.