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Dexter McCluster displayed good efficiency last season, albeit for a different team. Given the unfortunate rash of injuries in San Diego, he needed to be signed as insurance. Melvin Gordon fits the mold of an effective three-down workhorse, but McCluster’s 98th-percentile College Target Share will ensure that he at least contributes in the passing game.

Jack Doyle’s 13th-ranked Hog Rate (targets per snap ratio) of 10.6-percent is promising because it shows us that the team is utilizing him when he’s on the field. Sure both of his TDs in Week 1 came after Allen was knocked out of the game, after scoring a TD of his own. But he’s proven to be a big part of this offense in the season’s early going, seeing his Snap Share and Target Share increase from Week 1.

Ryan Tannehill is the top QB streamer this week and is going for a reduced price on DraftKings and FanDuel. Blame the Browns for the meh 42.5 combined total from Vegas. The Dolphins won’t have Arian Foster (groin) and are going to mix and match to see what works in the backfield.

I’m looking at Jarvis Landry, Travis Benjamin, and Stefon Diggs as the popular, cost-effective receivers in DFS. That leaves room for someone in the higher salary bucket. While I don’t see a clear chalk option in that group, Allen Robinson is being viewed by many a logical bounce back candidate against Baltimore, who were just roasted by rookie Corey Coleman for 104 yards and two scores on five catches.

Is Quincy Enunwa actually talented? Does his athleticism provide valid future comparisons? Just how great can he be in 2016 and beyond?

Quincy Enunwa’s college and professional production along with his receiving comparisons show that he is bound to see great success for the rest of his career.

Who are the best Start/Sits for Week Three? RotoUnderworld offers metrics-driven plays that will help you recover from the chaotic Week Two results.

LeSean McCoy is a great contrarian play in week 3. Buffalo returns home and faces an Arizona team that only tallied 30 percent of their sacks on the road in 2015. Under new offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn, McCoy will be featured both in the running and passing game in a must-win game for Buffalo’s playoff chances.

Quincy Enunwa breakout alert. The RotoUnderworld Team provides ten players, including Enunwa, to target across fantasy football formats.

Dennis Pitta possesses historical production with Flacco. Remember, Gary Barnidge came out of obscurity to “be a thing” in 2015, Pitta has the opportunity to provide a similar impact in 2016.

College Target Share is a recent addition to PlayerProfiler’s list of advanced metrics for running backs, but it’s not just another number. Instead, it provides valuable insight into the expected role of NFL running backs.

Charles Sims is another player with all the traits of a workhorse back, and now Doug Martin is scheduled to miss multiple weeks with a strained hamstring. Sims’ efficiency in all facets of the game puts in instantly in the fantasy RB1 conversation heading into week 3.

Three ultra-contrarian fantasy football DFS GPP picks for NFL Week 2 using advanced stats & metrics player profiles include: Todd Gurley and Doug Baldwin.

Doug Baldwin (under 5-percent owned) is challenging Jordan Matthews for most under-appreciate NFL wide receiver title. The Rams just allowed the unspecial Jeremy Kerley to catch seven passes from the slot where Baldwin calls home.

We offer three Sunday morning fantasy football pick-ups based on advanced stats & metrics profiles. Add Josh McCown, Lance Dunbar, Eddie Royal, and Brent Celek before they become next week’s waiver targets.

If you can beat the waiver wire rush by a few days and acquire players like these for free, before they have the chance to blow up, it’ll go a long way towards helping you achieve your goals of world domination via the fantasy football medium. Some potential pre-Week 2 pickups you should consider stashing if you have room on your bench include Josh McCown, Lance Dunbar, Eddie Royal and Brent Celek.

Josh McCown is an ideal streamer for season-long owners in Week 2. He’s also going for the minimum salary of $5.0K on DraftKings and close to the min. on FanDuel. Last season in Week 5, McCown defeated the Ravens on the road by completing 36 of 51 passes for 457 yards and two touchdowns.

There are a lot of signs pointing toward Julius Thomas going under-owned this week. First, T.J. Yeldon figures to be a popular option going against the Chargers. No one is pairing running back and tight end together.

Who are the best Start/Sits for Week Two? RotoUnderworld has 20 metrics-driven plays that will help you avoid the overreaction trap from the opening week.

Philip Rivers is a great contrarian play in week 2. San Diego returns home and faces a Jacksonville team that ranked 29th in passing yards allowed last season (268.2). Rivers still has a myriad of weapons in Melvin Gordon, Danny Woodhead, Antonio Gates, Travis Benjamin, Dontrelle Inman and speedster Tyrell Williams.