Baker Mayfield is *the* Week 2 DFS pick, hands down. Priced at $5,600 on DraftKings and $7,600 on FanDuel, you absolutely cannot fade this guy. This isn’t just some casual pick, ‘The Decider’ Vinnie Iyer is calling a revenge game masterclass.
Your Must-Start Lineup Locks and Spicy “Stronger Starts”
Alright, Week 2 is here, and Vinnie Iyer, our guru ‘The Decider’ at Sporting News, is dropping some serious truth bombs for your fantasy lineup decisions. He’s breaking it all down for 12-team, half-point PPR leagues, hitting that sweet spot between shallow and deep, standard and full-PPR. Plus, he’s got those crucial DFS picks for DraftKings and FanDuel. You already know your ‘must-starts’: Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, and Jaxson Dart. If they’re healthy and active, they’re in. Seriously, don’t even overthink those, just lock ’em in and move on.
But where things get spicy are those ‘stronger starts’ , the borderline guys with matchups that scream opportunity. Matthew Stafford, after a rough Week 1, is primed to rebound with high-volume production against the Giants. You know he’ll be slinging it opposite a red-hot Dart! Then there’s Brock Purdy, the Niners’ deep passing ace. He’s been on fire and is set to absolutely torch the overmatched Dolphins at home with more big plays. Trevor Lawrence? Even with a tougher road matchup in Denver, he’s on such a heater going back to last season, you simply cannot sit him. The dude’s a certified playmaker.
Who to Sit, And Why Mayfield Is Your Week 2 Gem
Now, a couple to be wary of: Drake Maye is dropping after a brutal three-interception game, facing a Steelers’ pass defense that just flexed on the Falcons. Ouch. And Joe Burrow disappointed as his passing game wasn’t needed much in Week 1. Be a little wary about a Texans’ defense eager to rebound at home. Jayden Daniels only compiled stats late after a slow start, and the Cowboys’ similar defense is still a work in progress. It’s risky, but sometimes you gotta roll the dice for that late-game surge.
Who should you absolutely dodge this week? Justin Herbert. You can’t comfortably trust him against an improved Raiders defense, especially after the Cardinals whiffed against them. And Jared Goff? Outdoors in Buffalo, facing heavy pressure? Yeah, ‘The Decider’ says hard pass, and I’m with him. Don’t fall for that trap! Which brings us back to the man of the hour: Baker Mayfield. This isn’t just a ‘strong start’; he’s the ultimate DFS pick for a reason! It’s his revenge game at home against his original former team, the Browns, who are still picking up the pieces from getting absolutely torched elsewhere in Florida. Mayfield is going to be incredibly motivated. Vinnie Iyer expects him to remind Cleveland exactly what they’re missing with a monster 300 yards and 3 TDs. That’s a ridiculous steal at his DraftKings and FanDuel prices!
So, there you have it, Week 2 is shaping up to be a wild one. Get those lineups locked in, trust your gut, and let’s go dominate our matchups! We’ll see who crushed it and who crumbled next week!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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