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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; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end Jared Cook (87) is pushed out of bounds by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (center) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end Jared Cook (87) is pushed out of bounds by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (center) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Tight End: Jared Cook — $3,900

While he’s not the most exciting pick here, getting the top tight end on a team that likes to throw the ball and for this price is a steal. Jared Cook through two weeks has dominated the tight end snaps in Los Angeles.

Cook has a good chance at increased volume this week in a game versus Kansas City where the Chargers will have to throw the ball plenty.

Flex: Myles Gaskin — $5,400

Another starting running back at another bargain price. Sign me up! Myles Gaskin has been far and away the starting back for the Dolphins, and I think he’ll rebound from a down week in his Week 3 matchup with the Raiders.

With the stars we’ve been able to get in this lineup so far, getting Gaskin at a bargain is a steal.

Defense: Baltimore Ravens — $3,600

After seeing the Detroit Lions get beat up by the Packers in Week 2, picking Baltimore here is a solid pick, especially since they aren’t that expensive and have a great matchup.

The trick is not spending too much for the most expensive defense. Rather, find a middle-of-the-road defense that you believe can dominate the opposing offense. I think the Ravens do that this week.