Week 1 Gillcast (NFL DFS Recap)

Amon-Ra St. Brown was a core DFS stacking partner for Jared Goff and a frequent selection in high-ownership builds. Mattek noted he is a benchmark for high-tier ownership, typically commanding around 20% of the field, though Mattek occasionally pivoted away from him to accommodate three-running-back roster constructions.

Ashton Jeanty was highly touted as a $6,600 DFS value, with Davis Mattek calling him the 'running back of our generation' and noting that playing him was like getting Bijan Robinson for $1,000 less. Mattek describes him as a 'beast' and prioritized him in all tournament lineups, expressing regret for not having him in more spots.

Bijan Robinson is a high-volume workhorse who commanded 21 rushes and 10 targets in Week 1; Davis Mattek highlights him as a high-value DFS play that was under-rostered, noting he offered the second-highest expected production at a discount. He remains a must-start despite quarterback concerns because he consistently ranks near the top of the league in expected production.

Breece Hall is a high-upside DFS play who contributes significantly in the passing game. Davis Mattek highlights that Hall has 'all the juice' and remains a strong target despite some public sentiment fading Jets players.

Brock Bowers is currently dealing with an injury, which negatively impacts his current fantasy outlook.

Colson Loveland's Week 1 performance was a 'legitimate zero' with only two targets and zero receptions, despite high route participation. Davis Mattek notes that the hype surrounding him over Trey McBride appears to be a significant overreaction.

De'Von Achane is recommended as a superior DFS roster option over lower-upside running backs like Hampton, as noted by Davis Mattek, who emphasizes choosing high-upside players over those with shakiest workloads.

Derrick Henry was considered a reasonable alternative to playing Amon-Ra St. Brown in a three-running-back DFS lineup construction, alongside other options like Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor.

Deshaun Watson is playing at an egregious level, making him a primary target to fade or play against in DFS lineups for the foreseeable future, according to Davis Mattek.

Drew Lock is cited as an example of a low-cost quarterback ($5,500) who can be used in DFS lineup construction to provide a floor, emphasizing that the strategy focuses on price and role rather than talent evaluation.

Emeka Egbuka was utilized as a 'bring back' option in a specific tournament lineup.

J.K. Dobbins impressed Mattek with his physical running style, drawing comparisons to Derrick Henry. Despite the Chargers' overall struggles, Dobbins showed significant upside with his size and power, leading Mattek to note his potential for high-volume production.

Ja'Marr Chase was a major DFS disappointment in Week 1, scoring only 3.2 points on two receptions for 12 yards despite being 60% owned. Davis Mattek expresses frustration with his usage, noting he had only four targets on 35 attempts and was frequently 'swallowed up' by the defense, though Mattek hopes this is just a one-week blip.

Jahmyr Gibbs was considered a 'lock' at running back for DFS and a core piece of Lions stacks. Mattek noted that while Gibbs' rushing touchdowns can cannibalize the quarterback's ceiling, he is a high-upside play who sims out better post-lock despite high pre-lock ownership projections.

Jonathan Taylor is recommended as a superior DFS roster option over lower-upside running backs like Hampton; Davis Mattek identifies him as a key pivot player in DFS lineup construction, often swapped in for Bijan Robinson in alternative builds.

Justin Herbert was a top DFS 'want play' appearing in blended optimal lineups across multiple models (Run the Sims, ETR, Cardi, Saber); Mattek preferred him over Jared Goff but avoided him due to salary constraints. Conversely, Mattek expressed frustration with Herbert's career trajectory, citing his age (28) and lack of playoff success.

Kyler Murray was a viable DFS cash option at $5,500 due to his rushing floor, which Mattek argued made him usable regardless of passing efficiency. However, Mattek expressed skepticism regarding his size, processing, and durability, and ultimately blamed his poor DFS performance on Murray getting injured during the game.

Following the Chargers' poor performance, Mattek expressed a desire to fade the entire team, noting he is likely done playing Chargers players, including Ladd McConkey, for the remainder of the season.

Mark Andrews had a disappointing Week 1 with a very low projection of six points, but Davis Mattek suggests he remains a viable low-ownership pivot option for those looking to differentiate from chalky DFS builds.

MarShawn Lloyd was a disappointing DFS play due to the Packers' poor offensive line and a lack of goal-line or downhill running opportunities, despite being a low-ownership target.

Michael Mayer was a mandatory 'free piece' for DFS cash games in Week 1, and failing to roster him was considered a significant mistake. He saw significant ownership (78%) and is a target for future DFS lineups after running the second-most routes (23) on the Raiders in Week 1. Davis Mattek notes he has better targets per route run when Brock Bowers is off the field.

Terrence Ferguson failed to earn routes in Week 1, but Davis Mattek remains optimistic that he can still produce, particularly in best ball formats, noting that the entire team struggled.

Trey Tucker is not a reliable DFS play; Davis Mattek notes he is not a 'gotta play him' guy and requires specific deep-shot opportunities that were unlikely in the Raiders' game script. Tucker was a poor Week 1 roster decision with 15% ownership, which Mattek deemed too high, suggesting better alternatives were available in high-scoring environments.