Davis Mattek

Davis Mattek highlights Chase Brown as an example of a player who was clearly too talented for the CFL, demonstrating NFL-caliber ability that went unrecognized by the CFL draft process.

Davis Mattek identifies Jared Wayne as the player who collided with Tank Dell in a playoff game; he was a second-round CFL draft pick whom the league incorrectly assumed would not stick in the NFL.

Davis Mattek expects Nico Collins to miss the upcoming game due to a grade one strain, though he notes the injury is not overly serious and likely only requires a week or two of recovery.

Davis Mattek notes Joe Burrow is dealing with a back twinge and criticizes his decision-making on the field, comparing his reckless play to Anthony Richardson, but remains comfortable playing him in DFS.

Davis Mattek warns that MarShawn Lloyd is in a difficult spot due to potential time-of-possession issues, though he notes Lloyd could still be effective if the Packers win and he is able to run downhill.

Davis Mattek notes that Adonai Mitchell has more upside in games where the team is trailing, potentially reaching six catches for 82 yards and a touchdown.

Davis Mattek suggests that Garrett Wilson's fantasy production is capped in games the Jets win, projecting roughly five catches for 61 yards as a realistic ceiling in those scripts.

Davis Mattek notes that the Jets' backfield usage between Breece Hall and Braelon Allen is a split necessitated by extreme heat and high-volume run game scripts.

Davis Mattek notes that the Jets' backfield usage between Breece Hall and Braelon Allen is a split necessitated by extreme heat and high-volume run game scripts.

Davis Mattek is optimistic about Trevion Henderson's rest-of-season outlook and plans to start him in managed leagues, hoping for a workload of around 15 touches, including a mix of carries and targets.

Davis Mattek identifies Pat Freiermuth as one of his most drafted players, citing his high route participation (82%) and reliable 'do your job' role as reasons he is a strong weekly play.

Davis Mattek highlights Jaxon Smith-Njigba's ability to avoid tough defensive matchups like Christian Gonzalez because the Seahawks are creative in moving him around the formation.

Davis Mattek considers DK Metcalf a legitimate play at $5,200, citing his high volume of unconverted air yards (220 in Week 1) and the team's intent to feed him the ball, expecting the market to catch up to his potential.

Davis Mattek acknowledges that Chase Brown has a good role, but warns that the matchup against the Houston Texans is difficult, citing James Cook's struggles against them last week.

Davis Mattek is not high on David Montgomery at $6,500, clarifying that while Montgomery gets 70% of the touches, he is in a 50/50 snap split and unlikely to maintain his touchdown pace.

Davis Mattek notes that Jared Wayne will likely play a majority of the remaining routes for the Texans, but expects he will not have full participation and is not a strong target earner.

Davis Mattek projects Xavier Hutchinson to play nearly every route due to receiver injuries, but expects a low-efficiency outcome of roughly six targets for only 17 yards.

Kenneth Gainwell is seeing a secondary role behind Bucky Irving, with the backfield usage being less segmented than initially expected, though Gainwell remains involved in the rotation.

Bucky Irving is a primary DFS target with projected 20-25% ownership. He has established a clear lead-back role, out-snapping and out-targeting Kenneth Gainwell, and is involved in pony formations, making his outlook bullish.

Davis Mattek expresses regret for not drafting Josh Downs more aggressively, stating that in his heart of hearts, he would draft Downs ahead of DeVonta Smith, even if his official rankings don't reflect that preference.

Matthew Golden is a primary DFS target at $4,700, despite concerns that he will be highly owned. Davis Mattek notes that Golden's usage is elite, evidenced by his 15.5 PPR points in a game without a touchdown, and believes he will easily outperform his redraft ADP.

Davis Mattek is concerned that Colson Loveland will be used primarily as a blocker rather than a receiver against Brian Flores' blitz-heavy defense, limiting his route participation.

Jordan Mason has been placed on the IR, which shifts the lead back role for the Minnesota Vikings.

Davis Mattek is not concerned about Devon Achane taking targets away from Alvin Kamara.

Davis Mattek is skeptical of Aaron Jones's ceiling, citing a lack of juice, an offense that doesn't funnel value to RBs, and the need for a rotation to keep him healthy. Mattek projects a limited outcome of around 80 yards and warns against playing him as a high-owned, aging asset. Despite this, Jones is projected to be the lead back for the Minnesota Vikings at a $5,100 DraftKings price point following Jordan Mason's move to IR.

Davis Mattek believes Justin Jefferson is fully back and is a strong DFS target at $7,800. Mattek notes that while the narrative of Jefferson performing better with Carson Wentz is correct, he would play him regardless of the quarterback. Jefferson was the only Minnesota Vikings receiver to record a reception in the previous week.

Davis Mattek warns against viewing the Saints as a high-powered offense based on their Week 1 performance, noting that Derek Carr attempted 56-57 passes only because the team ran an unsustainable 90 offensive plays. Mattek characterizes Carr's performance as looking like 'the worst quarterback ever' for most of the game.

Davis Mattek identifies Rome Odunze as his favorite Chicago pass-catcher to play this week, noting he should have more one-on-one deep ball opportunities against Brian Flores' blitz-heavy defense. Mattek attributes Odunze's poor usage last week to injury.

Davis Mattek is not reading too much into Christian Watson's performance last week, noting that his usage was likely a beneficiary of facing a blitz-heavy defense that left corners on islands in favorable spots.

Davis Mattek recommends Mark Andrews as a DFS target, labeling him 'overpriced' but noting that the field will likely avoid him, which provides leverage. He projects Andrews for approximately 6.5 targets and plans to target him as a stack with Lamar Jackson, particularly if Zay Flowers is ruled out.

Davis Mattek believes Lamar Jackson will not be highly owned in DFS because the field is drifting toward cheaper quarterbacks with similar median projections. Mattek notes that Jackson looks '1,000% back to full Lamar' under new offensive coordinator Todd Monken, who shows genuine enthusiasm for calling plays for him, unlike previous Baltimore coaching staffs.

Davis Mattek notes that Rashod Bateman will be one of the primary outside receivers for the Ravens alongside Devontes Walker. Regarding his performance, Mattek suggests that Bateman's poor start was largely due to being shadowed by Sauce Gardner, who does not typically travel into the slot, meaning Bateman is not necessarily 'completely off the board' despite the unencouraging start.

Davis Mattek describes Zay Flowers as looking 'unstoppable' and potentially one of the best players in the league this year, specifically praising a touchdown play where he lined up in the backfield and ran a halfback choice route. Despite this high praise, Mattek expresses concern that Flowers may not play in the upcoming game due to injury.

Jaylen Coker is viewed as a high-upside sleeper, but Davis Mattek warns that his fantasy projection is limited by the Panthers' run-heavy offensive scheme, making him a less appealing play than he was previously.

Davis Mattek argues that the Panthers' coaching staff is handcuffing Bryce Young by forcing him into under-center and heavy tight-end formations, effectively asking him to play like Alex Smith rather than utilizing his strengths in empty formations and backyard-style scrambling. Mattek projects only 27 pass attempts for Young in the upcoming game, noting that the team's conservative approach limits his fantasy ceiling.

Davis Mattek and Kyle Manungai are both in on Chuba Hubbard at $5,800 for DFS, noting he received all high-value and green zone touches in Week 1; however, his touch share faces slight risk if the game script allows for a blowout or as the team integrates Jonathan Brooks.

The Panthers plan to integrate Jonathan Brooks into the offense to evaluate his health and capability; he was used as a pass-catching back on 12 snaps in Week 1 and is expected to see his role grow toward a 60/40 or 55/45 split with Chuba Hubbard.

Davis Mattek compares Jahmyr Gibbs to the high-usage profiles of Le'Veon Bell and David Johnson, suggesting he is a must-play regardless of price.

Davis Mattek highlights Bijan Robinson's elite usage, noting he led the team in targets and points in Week 1, but warns of a low-floor outcome similar to Devon Achane's Week 1 if the Falcons' offense remains non-functional.

Davis Mattek views Michael Penix Jr. as the Falcons' only hope at quarterback, noting he is the only passer on the team willing to throw outside the numbers.