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Thanks to Lucky Trader's lineup optimizer, we can now seamlessly create our 2022 lineups.

The next opportunity to derive significant utility from these cards is the introduction of crafting recipes for the upcoming international contests starting next week. These recipes enable you to exchange 8 RARE 2022 cards, along with a RARE token, in return for 1 of those International cards designed for the specified contest. These International cards can only be acquired through prize packs or this crafting recipe, so I'll be directing much of my attention to 2022 lineups in preparation for this week.

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This week, I've also acquired numerous CORE Rush set cards in anticipation of the significant first-place prize of 100K in the upcoming week. Our optimizer allows you to efficiently create optimized RUSH set lineups in seconds, enabling me to concentrate on expanding my portfolio and selecting the right cards and stacks.

Moving on to a bit of strategy for my primary lineup in Week 3: With two of my five starters on showdown slates (McCaffery and Jacobs), I've decided to replace those players and add Justin Jefferson. Given the price I paid for him, $750, it felt like a great deal. I'm sticking with Calvin Ridley as my primary receiver for the season and adding a Keenan Allen rare to create a game stack for the MIN vs. LAC matchup. This gives me three top-tier wide receivers, all playing in the 1:00 window.

This setup aligns perfectly with my quarterback, Justin Fields, who has a 4:25 start this week and will be facing the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. If the three-star wide receivers have a great game, it allows me to add another elite player to pair with Fields, such as Tony Pollard, who also starts in that 4:00 window. However, if they don't have a high-scoring game, there's no need to spend the money on Pollard, and I'll go with Roschon Johnson in the running back position. I invested in Johnson this week, expecting him to eventually take over as the starting running back in Chicago.

Considering the recent card additions, I'm nearing a robust secondary lineup in the Main ELITE tier. The head of that lineup is Aaron Jones a card I pulled in a pack this week, but, given his status, I decided not to bank on his production, and instead, had him head up a Deep-Roster lineup, that, if he plays, is rather strong. 

Week 3 Slate Breakdown

Week 3 offers a Classic Slate with 12 games. Instead of a detailed breakdown, I'm highlighting crucial statistics, key injuries, and a few primary targets.

Game Info

• Top Projected Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. LA Chargers  (54.5 over/under)
• Lowest Projected Game: New York Jets vs. New England Patriots (35.5 over/under)
• Top Projected Team: Kansas City (30.5 projected points)
• Lowest Projected Team: Arizona Cardinals (15 projected points)

Key Injuries & Replacements

• Austin Ekeler: Out -> Joshua Kelley
• Aaron Jones: Questionable-> A.J. Dillon
• Jaylen Waddle: Out -> Braxton Berrios
• Anthony Richardson: Out -> Gardner Minshew
• Bryce Young: Out -> Andy Dalton
• Nick Chubb: Out -> Jerome Ford
• David Montgomery Out -> Craig Reynolds 
• Jamal Williams Out -> Keandre Miller 
• Zay Jones Out -> Calvin Ridley/Christian Kirk
• Odell Beckham Out -> Zay Flowers 

Top Game Stacks

• Kirk Cousins with Justin Jefferson & Keenan Allen: 62 points 
• Jared Goff with Amon-Ra St. Brown & Bijan Robinson: 56 points
• Justin Herbert with Keenan Alen & Jordan Addison: 55 points 
• Tua Tagoliviola with Tyreek Hill & Jerry Jeudy: 55 points 
• Josh Allen with Stefon Diggs & Terry McLaurin or Jahan Dotson: 54 points 

Top Targets

• QBs: Jordan Love (GB), Lamar Jackson (BAL)
• RBs: James Cook (BUF), Javonte Williams (DEN)
• WRs: CeeDee Lamb (DAL), Jerry Jeudy (DEN)

There you have it! Good luck to everyone this week with your Reignmakers NFL Week 3 Lineup!

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Quarterbacks

Find the good and the bad for quarterbacks in Week 3 below. 

The Good

We've already discussed Stroud, whose prices in the "Rush Set" have nearly doubled this week, returning to $300, where they were 14 days ago. Russell Wilson appears to be improving within the Broncos system under the coaching of Sean Payton, leading to a steady rise in his prices in the Play Action set as gamers rely on him to qualify for the Reignmakers World Championship.

Tua Tagovailoa continues to make a strong early-season impression, with his floor now at $750 for both the Rush and Play Action sets, marking an average increase of about 25% over the last 7 days. As long as he remains healthy and on the field, he's a strong contender to be the highest-scoring quarterback each week, especially among those who are not superstars.

Two more quarterbacks worth mentioning are Kirk Cousins, who, like Tua, now has a floor of $700 in both sets, with a rise of approximately 20% over the last 70 days. Lastly, the stats on Ridder, as mentioned earlier, have increased by about 25% over the last 7 days, up from his floor price of $160 last week.

The Bad

On the other hand, Derek Carr, Dak Prescott, Anthony Richardson, Jordan Love, Geno Smith, Deshaun Watson, and Joe Burrow have all experienced significant drops in their card prices over the last 7 days, with each of them decreasing by at least 40%. Richardson is not expected to play this week and Burrow may join him on the sidelines, so those two certainly make sense, but, the other four deserve watching as they enter value territory versus expected output.

Running Backs

Find the good and bad about this week's running backs below. 

The Good

When a running back gets injured, the prices of his backup cards tend to soar. This is quite logical, and Jerome Ford cardholders reaped the benefits this week as his card prices surged by an average of 240% over the last 7 days.

Now, let's shift our focus to a few players who weren't impacted by injuries but rather by an increased role in their respective offenses. No player exemplifies this more than Kyren Williams. He has been a standout performer for the Rams, so much so that they traded away Cam Akers. Kyren Williams' card prices have skyrocketed by almost 200% compared to last week, and they're now nearly five times higher than they were two weeks ago. Kenneth Walker III has also seen a significant uptick, with his prices increasing by around 70% on average and reaching a floor of approximately $520 for his ELITE tier.

Additionally, a few other players who have experienced price increases over the last 7 days include Roschon Johnson, Raheem Mostert, and Brian Robinson Jr.

The Bad

Looking at players who are not injured, as it's obvious those prices are going to decrease significantly, we turn our attention to Najee Harris, AJ Dillon, Kenneth Gainwell, Damien Harris, and Josh Jacobs all of whom experienced significant declines in their card prices this week. 

Wide Receivers

Now onto the wideouts...

The Good

C.J. Stroud's prices have risen over the last 7 days, as has one of his receivers, Tank Dell, whose rookie-debut card (2-year utility) has gone up more than 50% in the last 7 days. Also coming in quite a bit after a bad week 1 was Christian Kirk, coming up about 40% on average. Jayden Reed, Justin Jefferson, Micahel Pittman, and Gabe Davis all increased by more than 30% as well. 

The Bad

On the downside, Van Jefferson has been entirely forgotten about in that Rams offense and has seen his cards plummet all the way down to $60. The same goes for Rashod Bateman, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Hunter Renfrow. Some of these players are certainly affected by the increase in supply from the latest Premium Drop, while Rashid Shaheed and Courtland Sutton have both seen a dramatic price decrease over the last 7 days. 

Keep an eye out for our upcoming slate breakdown and team diary article, which will be released on Sunday morning. It will spotlight players we're incorporating into our portfolios and highlight some Week 3 targets.

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With this being the last premium pack drop for well over a month, and the expected value higher than the stated drop price, one can expect these to be quite popular, so be ready for 6:00 PM EST! (You'll be prompted to enter a queue for the packs Click here to view the drop)

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Week 2 Contest Recap

I'll first assess each contest individually rather than tier by tier. I'll start by examining the primary 2023 contest at each level, followed by the bankroll boosters, single-entry contests, and the prize pack party contest at each tier. Let's begin by looking at the main 2023 contest at each level.

Main GTD Contest: (Sunday Classic Slate Only)

Winning Score/ Cashing Score/Points over last week

•       Core: 143.34/73.42(+14.00)
•       Rare: 142.08/83.92 (+20.00)
•       Elite: 133.02(-1.84)/ 69.38 (+14.00) 
•       Legendary: 127.84/50.94.
•       Reignmaker: 126.74/83.04 (+18.00)

Notes:

With the total supply increasing week after week, it's no secret that hitting the cash lines has become more challenging. On average, in the main contest this week, it took about 16 additional points in Week 2 compared to Week 1 for a lineup to cash. However, the winning lineup's score did not increase significantly, offering a benchmark for constructing a lineup. 

 Bankroll Booster

Cashing Score

•       Core: 86.84 (+19)
•       Rare: 84.60 (+19)
•       Elite: 57.74 (+15)
•       Legendary: 77.64 (+23)
•       Reignmker: No Contest

Notes:

We saw the same type of increase in contests throughout week 2, on average, around 16 points, or higher, were needed to make the cash line. We'll see how much this trend deepens as the weeks go on.

Single Entry

Winning Score/ Cashing Score

•       Core: 134.74/88.94 (+20)
•       Rare: 135.00/ 92.66 (+16)
•       Elite: 116.74/83.25 (+15) 
•       Legendary: 114.24/76 (+19)
•       Reigmaker: 83.62/76.54 (+17)

Notes:

Interestingly, single-entry contests are the most challenging in terms of achieving a cashing score across all tiers. While these contests offer a level playing field with each gamer allowed to enter only one lineup, the payout structure appears to make them the most difficult to cash in

Prize Pack Party Contest

Cashing Score

•       Core: 62.66 (+17)
•       Rare: 59.06 (+22)
•       Elite: 61.60 (+17)
•       Legendary: 68.26 (+22)

Notes:

It seems the easy-cashing nature of the prize pack party contests caught on, as on average these contests had the largest increase in terms of average points needing to cash on a week-to-week basis, coming in at around 20 points. 

Contest Entry Growth

Lastly, let's keep an eye on contest entry growth, which as more supply comes to the market, we expect an increase, at least for another 2 weeks of the Rush Drop, and until the "Bye" weeks start in week 5. 

Main GTD Contest: (Sunday Classic Slate Only)

CORE

• Week 1: 18,791
• Week 2: 27,150
• Growth: 44%

RARE

• Week 1: 4,911
• Week 2: 6,536
• Growth: 33%

ELITE

• Week 1: 1105
• Week 2: 1248
• Growth: 12%

LEGENDARY

• Week 1: 339
• Week 2: 375
• Growth:11%

REIGNMAKER

• Week 1: 116
• Week 2: 117
• Growth: <1%

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Thanks to Lucky Trader's lineup optimizer, we can now seamlessly create our 2022 lineups.

I was able to take advantage of that vast 2022 portfolio this week as new additional crafting recipes opened up.

I exchanged retired players, like Tom Brady, and secured a Justin Fields ELITE card. This move redefined my lineup for this week, allowing me to elevate a star wide receiver from the RARE tier.

I also added a couple of other non-star ELITE tier cards, so this week I've decided to enter into a deep roster format contest as well.

A note on that and a broader theme for Week 2: the prize pack contests still provide some of the best equity. These packs are stuffed with around 40% skill players or quarterbacks, providing a great way to build a strong portfolio.

Many of my lineups this week will be entered into those contests as we shift towards a more yield-focused return in Week four and beyond.

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I've also strengthened my 2023 collection with CORE and RARE-level tier cards. Although this might seem overwhelming in terms of lineup creation, the optimizer simplifies this task, enabling easy creation of multiple lineups across these tiers.

My primary lineup for Week 2 features stars like Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, Calvin Ridley, and the recently acquired Justin Fields.

All of these cards are at the ELITE tier, which means I can add any non-superstar player to the lineup.

I'm faced with a tough decision between Stefon Diggs and Amon-Ra St. Brown. However, considering Jacobs' matchup against Buffalo, Diggs seems more appealing.

It's worth noting that Fields stands out among quarterbacks, not necessarily needing peak performances from his wide receivers to shine. This strategic angle is one I'll be employing this week.

Considering the recent card additions, I'm nearing a robust secondary lineup in the Main ELITE tier. Thus, players like Jahan Dotson and Josh Kelley will join a Deep-Roster contest, aiming to maximize portfolio returns.

Additionally, players in the 4pm window, such as Kelley, should be strategically positioned to optimize potential points.

Week 2 Slate Breakdown

Week 2 offers a Classic Slate with 12 games. Instead of a detailed breakdown, I'm highlighting crucial statistics, key injuries, and a few primary targets.

Game Info

• Top Projected Game: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (50.5 over/under)
• Lowest Projected Game: New York Jets vs. Dallas Cowboys (37.5 over/under)
• Top Projected Team: Buffalo Bills (29 projected points)
• Lowest Projected Team: New York Jets (15 projected points)

Key Injuries & Replacements

• Austin Ekeler: Out -> Joshua Kelley
• Cooper Kupp: Out -> Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell
• Aaron Jones: Doubtful -> A.J. Dillon
• Christian Watson: Out -> Romeo Doubbs
• Jakobi Meyers: Out -> Hunter Renfrow
• Brandin Cooks: Out -> Michael Gallup

Top Game Stacks

• Patrick Mahomes or Trevor Lawrence with Travis Kelce & Calvin Ridley: 60 points (56 if Lawrence)
• Josh Allen with Stefon Diggs & Josh Jacobs: 60 points
• Joe Burrow with Ja’Marr Chase & Zay Flowers: 55 points
• Jared Goff or Geno Smith with Amon-Ra St. Brown & D.K. Metcalf: 53 points
• Dak Prescott with Cee Dee Lamb & Garrett Wilson: 50 points

Top Targets

• QBs: Anthony Richardson (IND), Justin Fields (CHI)
• RBs: James Cook (BUF), Breece Hall (NYJ)
• WRs: Zay Flowers (BAL), Kendrick Bourne (NE)

There you have it! Good luck to everyone this week with your REIGNMAKERS Week 2 Lineup!

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Quarterbacks

The Good

Zach Wilson's substantial movement in the quarterback position isn't surprising, especially with Aaron Rodgers out for the season. However, despite a 200% increase, Wilson's floor prices remain among the lowest for starting quarterbacks.

Mac Jones' stellar Week One performance placed him among the week's top-scoring quarterbacks. This drew the attention of some Reignmaker enthusiasts, leading to an approximate 35% rise in his card values.

Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is also gaining traction, with his prices growing by about 30% week over week. Remarkably, he's among the priciest quarterbacks in just his second NFL game.

Brock Purdy and Matt Stafford, both after an impressive Week One, had their card values increase roughly 20% to 25%, aligning with season start projections.

The Bad

In contrast, Jared Goff's card values experienced a notable dip. Even though he was on the season's opening slate and had high demand due to anticipated optimal lineup appearances, a surge in market supply resulted in almost a 60% value decrease within a week.

Desmond Ridder seems to be slipping to the fourth option in the Atlanta Falcons offense, which leans heavily on their running backs.

Following lackluster Week One performances, CJ Stroud, Daniel Jones, and Justin Fields faced approximately a 50% drop in their card values.

For Jones and Fields, there could be potential buy-low opportunities. Jones faced the formidable Dallas Cowboys defense, arguably among the NFL's best. And Fields had a challenging season opener against a determined divisional adversary in Green Bay.

Running Backs

The Good

The Falcons' decision to draft Bijan Robinson led many to believe it signaled the end for second-year running back Tyler Allgeier. Contrary to this, Atlanta's strategy heavily featured both backs, surpassing expectations. Consequently, Tyler's card prices have soared.

Another noteworthy mention is Justice Hill, who's now Baltimore's lead back following JK Dobbins' injury.

Two emerging running backs who enjoyed a promising Week One and saw a rise in card values are Chuba Hubbard of Carolina and Kyren Williams of the Rams.

Two stud running backs, Jonathan Taylor (who's sidelined for at least two more weeks) and Saquon Barkley (whose initial card prices seemed undervalued) both experienced roughly a 30% weekly price increase.

I anticipate Taylor's card prices climbing, likely reaching about $500 at the Elite level upon his Week Four return.

The Bad

Conversely, Khalil Herbert and Antonio Gibson faced a challenging start to the 2023 NFL season, possibly due to reduced roles in their teams.

Similarly, Cam Akers and Najee Harris witnessed a decline of at least 25% in their card values.

An intriguing player to watch is Breece Hall, whose card prices dipped around 20%. Hall's value decrease might be tied to his quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, sustaining an injury. However, this could position Hall for more prominence this season, making his cards potentially undervalued at their current price.

Wide Receivers

The Good

The dynamic wide receiver market witnessed significant fluctuations with around five players doubling their card values after Week One.

Tutu Atwell, whom we highlighted earlier, is one such example. Robert Woods, Rashid Shaheed, and Jakobi Meyers also experienced over a 100% surge in prices due to their on-field performance.

In contrast, Allen Robinson's price inflation doesn't directly correlate with his play. Still, it reflects the market's anticipation of his optimal lineup potential on Monday night's two-game slate, as he steps in for Diontae Johnson in the Pittsburgh Steelers offense.

Other receivers registering a week-over-week price increment include Calvin Ridley, Michael Pittman, DeVonta Smith, Brandon Aiyuk, and Zay Flowers, poised to play a pivotal role in the Ravens' offense this season.

The Bad

On the downside, Jahan Dotson of the Commanders saw a dip in value. After an impressive preseason, his Week One performance didn't match expectations, but this seems to be an exaggerated market response for a player still projected to have a solid season.

Others facing value reductions this week are Mike Williams, Garrett Wilson, DJ Moore, Jalen Waddle, and stars like Ja'Marr Chase and Stefon Diggs. The latter two might be influenced by a diminished first-place prize at the Elite tier.

That's All, Folks

In conclusion, keep an eye out for our upcoming slate breakdown and team diary article, which will be released on Sunday morning. It will spotlight players we're incorporating into our portfolios and highlight some Week 2 targets.

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Now, calculating the EV of these packs is rather straightforward. Multiply the number of cards for each player at each tier by their price/marketplace value, or in our instance projected value ($1,225,000 total) for all tiers, and then divide the result by the number of packs available (10000). While it's evident that not every pack will attain that anticipated value, it's worth noting that there are a few chances to get a card worth around $1000, or more. With so much star power in these packs like Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and more, the allure and excitement of these packs are likely to lead to a quick sellout! So be ready at 6:00 p.m. ET today! Be sure to check out all the available players here.

In conclusion, Reignmakers fans have good reason to be excited about this pack drop, and the ability to add some big names to the portfolio. 

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Now, calculating the EV of these packs is rather straightforward. Multiply the number of cards for each player at each tier by their price/marketplace value, or in our instance projected value ($350,000 total) for all tiers, and then divide the result by the number of packs available (4610). While it's evident that not every pack will attain that anticipated value, it's worth noting that there are a few chances to get a card worth $2,000, or more. With so much star power in these packs like Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Rahmondre Stevenson, Justin Jefferson, Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and more, the allure and excitement of these packs are likely to lead to a quick sellout! So be ready at 6:00 p.m. ET today! Be sure to check out all the available players here.

In conclusion, Reignmakers fans have good reason to be excited about this pack drop, and the ability to add some big names to the portfolio. 

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Be sure to review all the available players for the upcoming slate here.

Week 1 Contest Recap

I'll first assess each contest individually rather than tier by tier. I'll start by examining the primary 2023 contest at each level, followed by the bankroll boosters, single-entry contests, and the prize pack party contest at each tier. Let's begin by looking at the main 2023 contest at each level.

Main GTD Contest: (Sunday Classic Slate Only)

Winning Score/ Cashing Score

•       Core: 142.44/59.92
•       Rare: 147.65/63.44
•       Elite: 138.84/ 55.56
•       Legendary: 127.84/50.94.
•       Reignmaker: 121.74/68.92

 Bankroll Booster

Cashing Score

•       Core: 67.88
•       Rare: 65.80
•       Elite: 42.54
•       Legendary: 54.42
•       Reignmker: No Contest

Single Entry

Winning Score/ Cashing Score

•       Core: 140.84/67.82
•       Rare: 135.54/ 76.34
•       Elite: 119.74/68.14
•       Legendary: 116.24/57
•       Reigmaker: 83.62/59.04

Prize Pack Party Contest

Cashing Score

•       Core: 45.22
•       Rare: 37.84
•       Elite: 44.12
•       Legendary: 46.98

Interestingly enough, it was actually easier to cash or end up in a cashing position through the primary guaranteed contests versus the bankroll boosters. A minimum cashing position in the bankroll booster pays slightly more than a minimum cash position in the guaranteed contest, but given that it's a bit easier to cash in the regular contest, you may want to put those not-so-optimal lineups in the regular contest rather than in the bankroll booster.

However, if you are looking to build your portfolio up, it's clear that putting those not-so-optimal lineups in the prize pack party contests is the most optimal way to generate some type of yield on the cards in play. We'll continue to monitor this over the next few weeks, and indeed, as the prize pack party contests drop off, we'll need to reallocate those lineups elsewhere. 

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After DraftKings announced that there would be a future utility for cards, I made the decision to minimize selling in my portfolio and instead focus on building my 2023 collection through my 2022 collection. My 2022 collection is robust, with over 1,500 NFT cards, including many of the best players. Fortunately, this season, and for all of you as well, we don't have to invest as much thought or time into creating those 2022 lineups because the lineup optimizer from Lucky Trader streamlines the lineup-building process significantly.

However, for strategic reasons, it's important to note that in the first few weeks, the prize packs or packs awarded as prizes are typically loaded with valuable cards. So, for Week 1, I decided to enter four of my 11 Deep Roster ELITE lineups into the prize packs, as well as half of my RARE tier lineups.

Unfortunately, I missed the memo on the 2022 contests being in Deep Roster format. Consequently, I had an interesting experience over the past couple of weeks buying back all of my kickers and defenses. I can assure you that I won't be making that mistake again during this off-season.

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I capitalized on the crafting and burning recipes during the offseason, and I successfully obtained some 2023 cards that were quite usable. Among these cards was Josh Jacobs, a standout player. My collection also featured several other solid players, including George Pickens, Najee Harris, Kenneth Walker, and more. However, Jacobs was one of the top-projected players for Week 1.

In the lead-up to the season, I decided to undergo a bit of a collection turnover. I sold many of my cards and focused on building a single ELITE lineup for this week. Additionally, I took advantage of the optimizer's capabilities to create numerous rare and core lineups.

I constructed a primary lineup centered around Josh Jacobs with the intention of using it for the first two weeks of the season, barring any injuries. In terms of my quarterback-wide receiver combination, I opted for Trevor Lawrence and Calvin Ridley. Lawrence, who played for one of the best offenses last year, is now entering his third year in the NFL and aims to establish himself among the top 5 quarterbacks this season. Pairing him with the talented Ridley, who had to sit out the entirety of last year, might just be the missing element that propels Jacksonville into strong playoff contention.

We've got three pieces of the puzzle in place, with two more to go. One strategy that worked exceptionally well for me last year was investing in a substantial number of Amon-Ra St. Brown editions before his value skyrocketed, making him the second most expensive wide receiver in the game. So, I'm on the lookout for similar opportunities this year, and one name that's emerging as a candidate is Jahan Dotson. He's still priced well below $400 at the ELITE level and offers the potential for significant growth if he delivers in terms of production. Now, the final piece of the puzzle revolves around finding a top-tier player with a high ceiling who isn't as costly as Justin Jefferson or Ja'Marr Chase. That led me to Christian McCaffrey!

Now that we've discussed the core of my strategy for the 2022 cards and my ELITE lineup for the week, let's dive into a slate breakdown and explore a few other targets for the lower tiers. In these lower tiers, the focus will be on quantity rather than quality.

Week 1 Slate Breakdown

Thirteen games await us here in Week 1 of the classic slate, providing a ton of eligible players. Rather than go through them all or go game by game thought I'd provide just a couple of important statistics, list some of the key injuries and statuses we are monitoring for the week, as well as a corresponding target for each injury, and end with a couple of additional targets for the slate so let's dig in.

Game Info

• Top Projected Game Over/Under: Miami vs. LAC 50.5
• Lowest Projected Game: Arizona vs. Washington 38.5
• Top Projected Team: Los Angeles Chargers (27)
• Lowest Projected Team: Arizona Cardinals (15.5)

Key Injuries/Statues

• Cooper Kupp- Out (Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell)
• Jerry Jeudy- Out (Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims)
• Mark Andrews- Out (Isiah Likely)
• Rhamondre Stevenson- Questionable (None for 2023 cards—Zeek Elliot is without an edition)
• DJ Chark- Out & Adam Thielen Questionable- (Jonathan Mingo)

Top Targets: (2 from each skill position QB, RB & WR)

• Anthony Richardson (QB-IND)
• Sam Howell (QB-WAS)
• Javonte Williams (RB-DEN)
• Deon Jackson (RB-IND)
• George Pickens (WR-PIT)
• Chris Godwin (WR-TB)

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