DraftKings NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Best Week 2 Main Slate Picks From NFL DFS Contest Sims | Alvin Kamara

Week 2 of the NFL season has arrived, bringing a slate packed with stars and shootout potential. Now’s the time to lock in your DraftKings DFS lineups, and Stokastic has the tools to give you the edge. Using our industry-leading NFL DFS projections, ownership data and advanced NFL Sims, we’ve run thousands of simulations to uncover the best values, leverage plays, and core targets for Week 2. Build smarter lineups and maximize your edge with our top DraftKings DFS picks.

Data accurate as of publish time. We will update picks as the week goes on, but if you want real-time data, check out Stokastic’s Showdown NFL DFS projections.

DraftKings NFL DFS Picks: Week 2 DraftKings NFL Cheat Sheet

TierQBRBWRTEDST
SuperstarJosh Allen
$7,100; 24.94
Lamar Jackson
$7,000; 23.38
Christian McCaffrey
$7,500; 21.15
Trey McBride
$6,000; 16.23
HighKyler Murray
$6,400; 21.55
Alvin Kamara
$6,100; 18.44
Zay Flowers
$6,200; 17.72
Travis Kelce
$5,000; 13.94
MediumJavonte Williams
$5,800; 18.76
Jauan Jennings
$4,800; 14.09
Ricky Pearsall

$5,300; 14.58
Tetairoa McMillan
$5,400; 14.82
Ravens
$3,700; 11.34
LowHarold Fannin Jr.
$3,100; 9.41
Dolphins
$2,900; 8.13
These DraftKings NFL picks are chosen based on exposures in top-300 lineups according to simulated ROI.

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Sam Smith is a writer and editor with Stokastic and OddsShopper. He has been immersed in the world of professional sports data since 2015, while also writing extensively on the NFL for a multitude of blogs and websites. With Stokastic, Sam looks to blend his sports and editorial expertise with Stokastic's data to bring you the best fantasy information possible.

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