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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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Sep 19, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Back 1: Dalvin Cook — $8,400

Dalvin Cook yet again is up in the top three in fantasy points thus far. I expect that to remain this week, as he faces the Seattle Seahawks who currently give up the most fantasy points to running backs.

Spending a premium for a player who you believe is going to blow up is something to always strongly consider, and I think this week it’s Cook, whose volume and production rivals any other running back in the league.

Cook’s matchup against the Seahawks is a smash spot, so I’m easily spending big to get him here.

Running Back 2: Chase Edmonds — $5,700

Getting a starting running back at $5,700? That’s an easy one. Chase Edmonds has dominated snaps, compared to his backfield mate in James Conner. The touches have been somewhat similar but one, Edmonds his a highly-efficient player, and two, Edmonds gets nearly 100% of the passing game work.

Being able to secure that type of role and production at that cost, while playing against a league-worst Jacksonville defense is a win. Edmonds is a must-start either at your RB2 or FLEX spot this week.