NFL – DFS Expert Grading and Recap – Week 3 (2021)
Top NFL DFS Experts – Week 3
Week 3 saw RunPureSports top the DFS analysts leaderboard, followed by DFSAmry – Domination Station optimizer and RotoGrinders – Core Plays. However, it is EliteFantasy – Seige Takes that moves into the top spot on the Overall Leaderboard through three weeks.
On to the Week 3 grades, class is in session!
Head of the Class – Week 3
Each week I will highlight a few of the top experts for the week. Here are the experts that deserve a “gold star” for Week 3 based on their cumulative grades for all players they touted this week.
#1) RunPureSports (Score: 4.73) provided six “A+” picks and three “B” plays out of their 15 recommendations
#2) DFSArmy – Domination Station (Score: 4.56) had six out of nine spots in their optimal lineup finish with a grade of “C or better including three “A+” picks
#3) RotoGrinders – Core Plays (Score: 4.50) delivered three grades of “B” or better out of their four core plays
Top Value – FantasyLabs (3.20 DK Pts/$1000)
Head of the Class – Week 3 (By Position)
Sometimes there is just that one class that you excel in. In this section, I will highlight who the top experts were at each position for Week 3.
QB – FanSided / RunPureSports (10.00) provided top QB play of Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen respectively
RB – DFSArmy – Geek / RunPureSports (5.33) were both led by their selection of Najee Harris
WR – RotoGrinders – Core Plays (6.50) had a WR core of Cooper Kupp and Chris Godwin
TE – FantasyLabs (10.00) crushed the TE position with Travis Kelce, Tyler Higbee, and Gerald Everett
DST – DFSAmry – Domination Station / DK Playbook – Upside (10.00) had strong value options with Bengals DST and Dolphins DST respectively
Extra Credit – Week 3
In this section, I will look to give some extra credit to experts that received an A+ grade for a player that they recommended when very few other experts did. Week 3 extra credit goes to the following…
A+ – Emmanuel Sanders (RunPureSports)
A+ – Austin Hooper (DFSAlarm, DFSKarma – Convictions)
A+ – Pat Freiermuth (DK Playbook – Values)
A+ – Dawson Knox (ProFootballFocus – Cheatsheet)
Consensus Recap – Week 3 – Cash options
The Industry Consensus Cash picks finished right in the middle of the pack this week with a 19th place finish out of 39 experts graded.
Top Picks – Cooper Kupp, Tyler Higbee, Travis Kelce, Bengals DST, Cardinals DST
Consensus Recap – Week 3 – GPP options
The Industry Consensus GPP picks finished right in the middle of the pack this week with a 11th place finish out of 39 experts graded.
Top Picks – Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen, Najee Harris, Justin Jefferson, Mike Williams, Gerald Everett, Mark Andrews, Broncos DST, Browns DST
Head of the Class – Season
Here are the top experts in the Overall Standings after Week 3 of the season, including which site has provided the top DraftKings points per $1000 of salary.
#1) EliteFantasy – Seige Takes (Score: 4.38) moves up one spot to take the overall lead after three weeks
#2) Rotoballer (Score: 4.25) also moves up one spot with another strong week
#3) Awesemo – Value Plays (Score: 4.11) joins the Top 3 this week
Top Value – RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (2.96 DK Pts/$1000)
The DailyOverlay Industry Consensus Cash Picks are in 16th place in the overall standings out of 42 experts. The DailyOverlay Industry Consensus GPP Picks are in 34th place in the overall standings out of 42 experts.
Head of the Class – Season (By Position)
Sometimes there is just that one class that you excel in. Here are the top experts at each position through Week 3 of the season including which site has provided the top DraftKings points per $1000 of salary.
QB
#1) HelloRookie (9.00) – NEW LEADER
#2) DailyFantasyNerd (7.67)
Top Value –HelloRookie (4.30 DK Pts/$1000) – NEW LEADER
RB
#1) DailyFantasyInsider (6.00)
#2) RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (5.50)
Top Value – Rotoballer (3.48 DK Pts/$1000)
WR
#1) DFSArmy – Domination Station (3.80) – NEW LEADER
#2) DailyRoto – Optimizer (3.70)
Top Value – DFSArmy – Domination Station (3.12 DK Pts/$1000) – NEW LEADER
TE
#1) Rotoballer (5.20) – NEW LEADER
#2) HelloRookie / Sportsline (5.00) – NEW
Top Value – HelloRookie (3.06 DK Pts/$1000)
DST
#1) EliteFantasy – Seige Takes (6.00) – NEW LEADER
#2) Rotowire (5.00)
Top Value – Rotowire (3.67 DK Pts/$1000)
Let’s see who can make the grade in Week 4!
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