Week 1 DFS Plays and Picks Against the Spread

Week 1 is here, and the first full Sunday of NFL action can't arrive soon enough. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper get you ready for the DFS weekend ahead with their favorite plays at every position, and various lineup-building strategies. Then, Beller and Vic Tafur make their five favorite picks against the spread for the week. They also both give an upset special, and weigh in on survivor pools, where there aren't a lot of attractive picks in Week 1.Rundown3:25 The Latest on Injuries to Courtland Sutton, Kenny Golladay and Mike Evans7:21 Games to Target in DFS Contests9:24 Quarterbacks to Play in Week 111:56 A Bears Stack Led By Mitch Trubisky?15:28 The Difficulty of Working Christian McCaffrey Into Lineups17:46 Lots of Love for Josh Jacobs and Joe Mixon19:58 Targeting the Mid-Level Wide Receivers24:18 Paying the Premium for George Kittle?27:52 Trusting Washington's Defense Against the Eagles?32:03 Let's Make Some Picks Against the Spread32:52 Dolphins-Patriots34:45 Browns-Ravens36:46 Jets-Bills39:12 Raiders-Panthers40:49 Bears-Lions42:03 Colts-Jaguars43:46 Chargers-Bengals47:23 Cardinals-49ers49:57 Buccaneers-Saints52:30 Cowboys-Rams54:15 Steelers-Giants56:34 Picks Recap and Upset Specials59:19 Backing the Bills in Survivor Pools Vic's Picks Column Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Get a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices