Beazley's Four DraftKings Plays for Week 3

Here are some DraftKings plays for Week 3:

RB – Pierre Thomas, New Orleans Saints (vs. MIN), $4,900

Thomas always seems like the forgotten man when it comes to fantasy leagues. The Saints lost RB Mark Ingram this past week with a broken hand, which leaves Thomas and Khiry Robinson as the main options. I think Thomas is going to see the bulk of the carries this week, plus DraftKings scoring is a full point per reception. I think the Saints run away in this one. Thomas 18/90/1 rushing and 6/50 receiving line for Thomas.

WR – Alshon Jeffery, Chicago Bears (at NYJ), $6,400

The Jets may have one of the fiercest front seven’s in the NFL, but their secondary is very suspect. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers just shredded the Jets defense last week. I believe the Bears can do the same this week. Jeffrey has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but he is near 100 percent now. I think the Jets pay more attention to Brandon Marshall on Monday, and Jeffrey is the benefactor. Jeffrey finds the endzone twice: 7/140/2.

WR – Torrey Smith, Baltimore Ravens (at CLE), $4,500

Smith is an absolute steal at this price. Smith was only targeted three times in last week’s outing vs. the Steelers, but I think the Ravens try to get their big time WR back into the fold this week. Only Denver allows more yards in the air in the AFC than the Browns. I think Smith has a solid 6/110/1 line this Sunday.

WR – Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota Vikings (at NO), $6,100

I think the Saints/Vikings game could be one of the highest-scoring games of the weekend. I expect the Vikings to try and find ways to get Patterson the ball as he is their best play maker on offense now. The Saints allow a league-worst 324 yards a game in the air. Patterson could find the endzone multiple times, plus he is a threat in the ground game.

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Good luck in Week 3!