
Eddie Lacy leads my top DFS plays for the week. Vegas odds have the Green Bay vs Chicago game as one of the highest scoring games of the week, with Green Bay as a heavy favorite. This should mean plenty of scoring opportunities for Lacy early in the game, and a chance to salt the game away with extra touches in the second-half. Add in the Packers’ troubles at WR, and the team will look to lean even more on Lacy as Rodgers builds rapport with his receivers. The stars perfectly align this week making Lacy a solid start to any Daily Fantasy lineup.

Chris Ivory is a clear standout as you look at cheaper DFS options. All the preseason hype suggests Ivory is ready to take the reigns as a true 3-down RB for a revamped NY Jets offense. Ivory’s running style reminds us of Marshawn Lynch, and if the team is fully behind him a breakout season is imminent. The week 1 matchup vs. Cleveland is a winnable game for the Jets, making Ivory’s roll in the offense solid from start to finish. Ivory will also face a Cleveland defense that gave up the most rushing yards to RB’s last season. Tip: stack Ivory with the Jets Defense in tournament play for big upside.

Julio Jones might make the Top 5 list all season with the way Atlanta leans on their star WR. Vegas odds have this game as the highest scoring game of the week, so getting a piece of this game is a must for DFS success. Philadelphia allowed the most fantasy points and receiving yards to WR’s last season; and in games last year where Atlanta scored 26 or more points, Julio Jones had 100+ receiving yards 6 out of 7 times. There is little doubt Atlanta will look to get Julio Jones the ball early and often and he should be the best bet to earn big points in this high-scoring contest.

Jordan Matthews is the next best way to take advantage of the high-scoring game between Atlanta and Philadelphia. While Philadelphia allowed the most receiving yards to WR’s last season, Atlanta allowed the second most. Philadelphia is loaded with skill position talent making it tough to know who will put up big points, but Matthews offers the highest floor with as much potential for a breakout game as anyone else. We are likely to see these two teams exchange TD’s all night on Monday, so put Matthews in your cash lineups with confidence and roll with a Matthews/Julio stack in tournaments for big payout potential.

Tyrod Taylor has to be the bargain play of Week 1. If you want to load up a lineup with expensive talent at RB and WR, you can save at QB this week without giving up much. Tyrod Taylor’s running potential gives him a solid floor, and look for the run-first offense to open up this week as Buffalo tries to keep up with Indianapolis. 10-12 fantasy points should be Taylor’s floor with 20 point upside being within reach. If you join Team Tyrod in week 1, avoid the temptation to stack him with a WR; we shouldn’t expect huge passing yards from Taylor, plus reports suggest Vontae Davis will shadow Buffalo’s top WR meaning we should temper our expectations for Sammy Watkins.
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