Draft Kings Strategy 2016 Week 2: Best Bargains at Each Position

The best way to cash on weekly fantasy football sites is to load up on as many stars with good matchups as possible. Due to budget restraints, however, fantasy players must sacrifice other positions to nab the stars they want.

Here, you'll find the top bargains at each position on Draft Kings that will let you splurge elsewhere. And remember, scoring is IMPORTANT. Here is Draft Kings’ scoring system.

The bargains are listed in the order I like them.

Quarterbacks

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jets ($6,100): Fitzmagic was not up to the standard he set in 2015, a 30-touchdown campaign, but remember two things. First, he was up against a solid defense in the Cincinnati Bengals. Second, his specialty was three-touchdown games last year, and there were some attempts to Brandon Marshall that would have netted him a third score. The Bills have tormented him so far, but in the midst of this brutal start to the year, this Buffalo matchup is an oasis.

Plus, Brandon Marshall is going to go off after a weak Week 1.

Trevor Siemian, Broncos ($5,200): Siemian was no great shakes in Week 1. He was simply competent, and he's surrounded by big-time weapons. This week mere competence makes him very relevant in DFS, because he's up against a Colts defense that can't stop a nosebleed. He's not Andrew Luck, but he can easily get 20+. 

Josh McCown, Browns ($5,000): McCown isn’t any great shakes, but he has – do not laugh – explosive weapons at his disposal. WRs Terrelle Pryor and Corey Coleman can ease the burden on McCown to make plays by using their own athleticism. McCown will be able to use Pro Bowl TE Gary Barnidge. And the Ravens are not the ferocious D of the Ray Lewis days. McCown might be able to muster up 18-20 points, and for a price as cheap as you will ever find a starting QB.  

Running Backs

Danny Woodhead, Chargers ($5,200): Woodhead’s price is depressed because he doesn’t “start,” but without Keenan Allen for the rest of the year Woodhead’s arguably the best receiver on the team. He’s an excellent receiving RB – last time I checked, Draft Kings remains a PPR format – and he also gets red zone rushing attempts! He’s such a steal.

Jeremy Langford, Bears ($4,600): Langford began this season much like he spent 2015 when he had the opportunity. He mostly underwhelmed, but found a way to be productive. The rushing ratios probably won’t get much better, but he is getting a full workload, and he will be a highly-targeted receiver most weeks. This week in particular Langford is a way to have a piece of the Monday night action, and get a high-volume rusher vs. a weak defense.

James White, Patriots ($4,000): White, at $4,000 is high-risk. The Pats do not give him the ball to run with. They will, however, throw the hell out of the ball to him when the matchup dictates. While everyone falls in love with LeGarrette Blount’s TD potential, you should be smarter. Bill Belichick won’t be pounding Blount up the gut against Ndamukong Suh. He’s going to attack the edges and use White. 

Wide Receivers

Emmanuel Sanders, Broncos ($6,000): For starters, Emmanuel Sanders is a good receiver going up against an awful Colts defense. Then there’s the health questions around Demariyus Thomas, who has been practicing but is nursing a sore hip. Whether he plays or not, he may not be the focal point of the Denver passing game if he’s not 100 percent. Yes, the running game will be the focal point for Denver, but the Colts will also sell out to stop it.  

Sanders is the Broncos receiver to play if you want to capitalize on whomever is playing the Colts in a given week. Expect one score, and double-digit targets. 

Travis Benjamin, Chargers ($4,400): Last season Travis Benjamin was reliable to start on a weekly basis, despite catching passes from an unholy combination of Josh McCown and Johnny Manziel. This year, he’s now the No. 1 receiver for Philip Rivers, a QB some might call elite. San Diego is up against the Jaguars, whom few expect to be a top defense. At $4,400 there is BIG potential this week. 

Chris Hogan, Patriots ($3,500): Don’t be fooled by the touchdown last week in a three-catch performance from Hogan. He’s not going to be a touchdown-dependent player; he’s going to be a high-target, PPR-friendly player. And that’s what Draft Kings is; a PPR haven for players just like Hogan, who can help you splurge on the biggest names.

Tight Ends

Delanie Walker, Titans ($4,500): Walker is pretty much a Top 5 tight end, who actually led the NFL in receptions by tight ends last year. Rooke receiver Taaje Sharpe turned heads with 11 targets in Week 1, but Walker is still the pass-catcher to own in the Titans’ offense. The matchup vs. Detroit bodes well; they can get pressure, but their strength is stopping the run. He’s $500 cheaper than Travis Kelce, who gets more respect but fails to produce on Walker’s level. 

Dennis Pitta, Ravens ($2,800): Blast from the past! Pitta is very talented, and he played most of Baltimore’s snaps last week. This week he gets to work vs. the Browns, who may have the NFL’s worst defense. Even if he drops a fat zero on you, you’ll have stud muffins everywhere else.

Jacob Tamme, Falcons ($2,900): Mohamed Sanu is banged up, leaving Tamme as the only name in the Falcons passing game to pay attention to. Lower upside than Pitta, but a much higher floor.