When it comes to NFL DFS, cash games are all about consistency and locking in the safest plays to give you the best shot at beating the majority of the field. In Week 3, we’re focusing on players with strong usage, reliable volume, and favorable matchups that make them stand out on DraftKings. Whether you’re entering head-to-heads, 50/50s, or double-ups, these picks are designed to provide stability while still offering upside. Let’s dive into the top cash game options for Week 3 and break down why they’re the foundation you’ll want for your lineups.
RUNNING BACKS
Bijan Robinson ($7,900) Projection 19.1 PFP
Bijan is showing elite efficiency and workload in 2025, even in just two games. He has a 74.3% snap share and 63% opportunity share, which puts him among the top backs in terms of how much the offense is built around him, Via PlayerProfiler. That means he’s going to get touches — both rushing attempts and targets. Combine that with his usage in the red zone (12 opportunities in 2 games, 6 per game), and you’re getting a guy who is very likely to reach the end zone.
On the efficiency side, Robinson is producing at a high rate. He averages 4.9 YPC with good per-touch productivity, and strong receiving involvement, he has an elite target share of 18.8%, route participation is very high (82.1%), yards per reception around 10.4, plus a 75%+ catch rate for a running back.
All of that shows how big of a role he has in this offense. For cash games, where consistency matters more than boom or bust, Bijan gives you a stable floor.
Christian McCaffrey ($8,200) 20.1 - PFP
Christian McCaffrey has still shown why hes one of the most efficient and consistent running backs in the league. With a 78.7% snap share and 74.3% opportunity share in both games this season. He leads the backfield in red-zone touches so far, and his target share is up at 24.6%, while his route participation is lofty (75.6%), meaning he’s heavily involved in both the run and passing games.
On top of usage, McCaffrey’s per-touch and per-opportunity efficiency remains elite — he’s averaging 5.0 yards per touch, high yards created per touch, and very strong catch rate in his limited receiving opportunities. His fantasy points per opportunity place him among the top running backs (he’s #1 in that metric so far) and though his expected fantasy points per game are slightly above what he’s actually producing thus far, that differential suggests upside.
Jordan Mason ($5,400) 16.81 PFP
With the news that Aaron Jones will be out this week, that sets Mason up to see a majority of the running back touches. Wentz will also get the start at QB. I feel that the offense will move through the run game with both McCarthy and Burrow missing this one. He’s still managed to carve out roughly a 56% snap share and 62% opportunity share in Minnesota’s backfield through two games, as the back up to Jones, with about 10 rushes per game plus a few targets.
Cincinnati’s run defense shows weaknesses in “stuff rate” and yards after contact, which plays directly into Mason’s strengths in broken-tackle rate and yards created after contact.
WIDE RECIEVERS
Jaxon Smith-Njigba ($6,500) 18.3 PFP
JSN is dominating target volume and efficiency to start the season, posting 23 targets over two games (11.5 per game) while running 52 routes per game with extremely high route participation (88.1%). Drawing a 44% target share of his team’s passing looks and accounting for over 60% of the Seahawks’ air yards in those games.
| Targets | #1 (11.5/G) |
| Target Share | #1 (44.2%) |
| Receptions | #2 |
| Receiving Yards | #2 |
Kennan Allen ($4,700) 15.3 PFP
Keenan Allen is seeing strong volume and efficiency through 2 games. Hes gathered a 26.2% target share back with this Chargers’ offense. Averaging 8.5 targets per game and running a high number of routes with very strong route participation (86.4%).
His yards per route run is around 2.26, which isn’t necessarily at an elite level but is solid especially when paired with consistent target volume and red zone usage (he’s tied for team high in red zone targets).
Looking at the matchup, Allen should benefit from the opponent’s secondary tendencies. Faceing a defense that has used single-high safety looks at a high rate (62.5%), and a lot of man coverage (45.8%) recently.
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Quarterbacks
Daniel Jones ($5,400) 18 PFP
If you read my stacks article, you'll see I have Jones in my favorite offensive stack, he has seen his career come back to life. Throwing for over 300 yards in a win over the Broncos while adding a rushing touchdown. Jones has been incredibly impressive, and I expect that trend to continue this week, his efficiency mixed with rushing ability gives us a cheap QB with a solid floor but also massive upside.
Notable Ranks in 2025
| Passing Yards | #2 (294/G) |
| Yards Per Attempt | #1 |
| Rushing Touchdowns | #1 (3) |
| Red zone Carries | #1 |
Honorable Mention:
Mac Jones ($5,000)
Carson Wentz($4,000)
TIGHT ENDS
Generally in cash games I like to 'punt' and find a cheap value TE with a decent floor and upside. Below are a couple I like this week.
| Harold Fannin Jr | $3,600 |
| Tyler Warren | $4,400 |
| Dalton Schultz | $3,400 |
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