Each week in this column I will be highlighting my favorite value plays on Fanduel as well as my primary cash game lineup for the current week. Last week, I did pretty well regardless of missing on a favorite value play of mine, tight end Greg Olsen. The lineup hit 139.66 points and cashed in almost all of my head-to-head games and 50/50’s.

With Week 1 in the books we now look forward to Week 2. In this weeks primary lineup I am huge proponent of Sam Bradford, Ameer Abdullah, and Jordan Matthews. It allowed me to go heavy after stud wide receivers like Antonio Brown and Julio Jones who are in line for big weeks. They are both “chalk” plays but in cash games we aren’t too concerned with that. The idea is to have a high floor and go after proven studs when possible. We will see if we can keep this momentum going in Week 2.

Week 2 - Value Plays

QB - Sam Bradford ($7500 FD) vs. Dallas

After a slow start Sam Bradford really turned it on in Week 1. He finished the game with 336 yards and one touchdown, with another that could have gone to Jordan Matthews if Chip Kelly would have challenged the spot of the ball. The volume in this offense will be scary week-to-week and Bradford looks more than comfortable in the system. He continuously used his running backs as outlets and will continue to be extremely efficient. This week against Dallas will prove to be one of the highest scoring contests if Vegas Lines hold up. A $7500 salary on FanDuel is a huge value this week.

QB – Carson Palmer ($7800 FD) @ Chicago

When given solid protection, Carson Palmer can still throw the ball down field as well as anyone. It is a nice matchup against the Bears-D that Aaron Rodgers threw 3 touchdowns against just a week ago. Palmer has been highly consistent for fantasy owners under Bruce Arians in Arizona and has a surprisingly high floor week-to-week.

WR- Jordan Matthews ($7000 FD) vs. Dallas

Bradford only seems to have eyes for Matthews these days and he is locked in as a WR1, but is still priced on FanDuel as a WR2. As the Eagles slot receiver he will again benefit in the short passing game that Sam Bradford thrives under. As a game that serves to be a shootout, you could do worse with your $7000.

WR- Pierre Garcon ($5400 FD) vs. St. Louis

Garcon might be one of the safest plays on Fanduel this week. He had 6 receptions on 8 targets that he took for 76 yards. With DeSean Jackson battling a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 1, Garcon is a lock for a high volume of targets against St. Louis. The improved pass rush of the Rams actually improves his outlook as Quarterback Kirk Cousins will have less time to look down field and be more content hitting his security blanket Garcon.

WR – Brandon Coleman ($5000 FD) vs. Tampa Bay

Drew Brees only touchdown pass against Arizona last week was thrown to the rookie Brandon Coleman. The matchup this week against Tampa Bay will be much softer as they gave up 4 touchdowns through the air last week. Coleman may be more of a contrarian pick this week but his salary of $5000 should not be passed up if you are in need of a high upside WR3.

RB – Ameer Abdullah ($6400 FD) @ Minnesota

Eleven touches in Week 1? No problem for Abdullah. He is a threat to score every time he touches the ball and his skillset is way and above what Joique Bell brings to the field. The coaches are taking notice and I expect the touches to increase for Abdullah every week from here on out. Abdullah is literally priced on Fanduel among players like Darren McFadden and Devonta Freeman. It’s an absolute joke. Throw him in your lineup and move on.

RB – Danny Woodhead ($6200 FD) @ Cincinnati

The committee in San Diego was nearly a 50/50 split in Week 1 but Woodhead is the clear red zone favorite. The chargers trust in Woodhead is evident again this season. I expect that trend to continue where he will be a threat to steal touchdowns from Gordon every week. Guard D.J. Fluker is out for at least a month so the short passing game will be how the Chargers are successful for the time being. He represents great value at $6200 at FanDuel and has a very high floor in Week 2 even against a tough defense like Cincinnati.

TE – Jason Witten ($6000 FD) @ Philadelphia

Witten had 9 targets in Week 1, which lead all Cowboys. With the loss of Dez Bryant I don’t see those targets going down any time soon. He will continue to be a threat in the red zone and is a player who you can play with confidence through volume alone. He should easily return his value of $6000 on FanDuel even though tight end is such a high variance position. This week against Philadelphia he is in for a big night against a team he’s had good games against in the past. Witten is easily one of the best value plays at the position in Week 2.