Anytime you’re looking for GPP plays, you need to take the good with the bad. It’s almost like betting on underdogs to win; some are definitely going to go poorly. That was the case last week, and I reckon it’ll be a bit of a mixed bag each time out.
The good news? I definitely had some hits in last week’s NFL DFS GPP picks breakdown, too. Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker stand out as guys that nobody was on but ultimately wrecked, while the likes of Tyreek Hill, DK Metcalf, and Tyler Warren were all fairly low-owned options who definitely didn’t hurt your NFL DFS lineups.
With that out of the way, let’s look at some low-owned options that can help separate you from the pack in DraftKings tournaments in week three.
Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers ($6.2k)
Herbert is pretty interesting considering he’s displayed a ceiling (30 fantasy points in week one) and even when he wasn’t cooking (19 fantasy points last week), he still got it done.
You can bet on him to do very little and still help you win over at Sleeper, by the way:
This week his matchup with Denver is less than ideal, but they allowed Daniel Jones to find success in week two. Given the weapons around him and the magnitude of this game – and that he’s pulling in next to no ownership – Herbert is a fun tourney try.
Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys ($5.9k)
I am more into Prescott than Herbert, seeing as he’s a little cheaper, just as low-owned, and projects about the same. I also like his matchup better, as he is in what should be a shootout with a Bears defense that is a bottom 5 unit against the pass right now.
Chicago got obliterated last week and is known for allowing JJ McCarthy’s lone quality quarter of his young career. The game script looks good for Dak, while he is automatic leverage within his own game, seeing as Caleb Williams is pulling nearly double the ownership.
Carson Wentz, QB, Vikings ($4k)
Wentz is aging and wasn’t very good the last time he drew starts, but he’s always been reasonably productive when called upon.
He is a very interesting case, as he is walking into an amazing system, has a ton of quality weapons around him, and also has a dream matchup.
The Bengals remain bad defensively, so this is quite the fun Minnesota debut for Wentz. Of course, much like we discussed with Mac Jones a week ago, the risk is fully baked into the salary, as you’re getting a true punt with Wentz coming in at a dirt cheap $4k.
I like Wentz even more if Jayden Daniels is ruled out, as that would thrust Marcus Mariota into Washington’s lineup and he’d garner a ton of interest.
Chase Brown, RB, Bengals ($6.9k)
It’s been rough sledding for Brown so far in 2025, as his o-line has not performed well and he has run into two straight tough matchups.
The production hasn’t been there, and the absence of Joe Burrow threatens to make things impossibly worse. I get it if you’re in panic mode in season long leagues, but no Burrow could just as easily force the Bengals to try to run more, and also get their star running back more involved as a receiver.
Both would help new starter Jake Browning, which in turn would open things up for Cincy’s suddenly altered offense.
Of course, the two big things are the fact that nobody wants to play Brown, and that his matchup looks pretty alluring on paper. Minnesota can be good defensively, but through two weeks nobody has allowed more rushing yards to running backs.
Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys ($6.1k)
You can save a little more cash and seek out more leverage with Javonte Williams, who is an interesting play if you want exposure to this Bears vs. Cowboys shootout, but don’t want to target the passing game.
Williams is carrying under 10% ownership right now, and I wouldn’t be shocked if it dips further due to the interest in the passing offenses in his contest. We should have some interest in Javonte, though, as he’s been fantastic through two weeks.
On top of that, the Bears are a good matchup, as they enter week three allowing the fourth most fantasy points to the running back position.
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots ($5.4k)
Jordan Mason is shaping up as obvious chalk at RB. I think he’s a good play, but if he’s actually going to be 30% owned or higher, I have interest in being under-weight.
You can go away from him by paying up at both RB spots, or you can seek out a pivot like Henderson. The explosive rookie has yet to have a signature game, but we know he’s uber explosive and New England would be stupid not to give him more opportunities.
He’s also walking into a pretty good matchup, seeing as the once proud Steelers defense has been gashed on the ground, giving up the second most yards to RBs so far in 2025.
I think there’s a decent chance Henderson blows up in this spot.
Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Bengals ($8.1k)
Chase is the stud to end all studs. He no longer has Burrow launching him deep balls, but Jake Browning is a pretty good NFL backup, and he also had little issue getting Chase the ball in week two.
We know Browning can play as evidenced by his work when Burrow went down in 2023, too. But above all else, it’s Ja’Marr freaking Chase at less than 5% ownership.
Will that exposure actually stick? Unknown. However, I will gladly take my chances on the best player in fantasy football if nobody else wants to.
DJ Moore, WR, Bears ($5.4k)
If you’re going to eat the Caleb Williams chalk, it might make sense to at least get different with the stacks. Everyone is on Rome Odunze right now, so perhaps pivoting to an equally explosive DJ Moore could be fun.
Moore has done very little through two weeks, but the past is not always an indicator of what will come. I am very interested in taking a stab at him exploding in week three.
For what it’s worth, all Bears receivers are in play. Dallas got destroyed by the Giants of all teams last week, and they enter the week ranked 30th against the position.
Brock Bowers, TE, Raiders ($6k)
Bowers has a lot of red flags. He’s got a knee issue, the Raiders are weirdly messing with his snaps, and he’s yet to fully connect with his new quarterback.
But it only takes one week to get going, and we know Bowers is easily the most talented offensive weapon at the tight end position. This feels like a great week to give him a try, seeing as he’s carrying next to no ownership and has a favorable matchup.
Bowers will run in to the Commanders, who just got abused by Tucker Kraft in week two.
Juwan Johnson, TE, Saints ($3.9k)
In general, I do prefer to punt tight end. Tyler Warren is the chalky play, but if you want to get different and save cash without sacrificing the floor/ceiling, Juwan Johnson may be the GPP pivot for you.
Johnson has been getting it done through two weeks, putting up 15+ fantasy points in both games. He has been a focal point for the offense, and this week his team will likely be taking it to the air a lot, once again.
Even better? He faces a Seahawks defense that ranks dead last in fantasy points allowed to tight ends.
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