Fri Sep 20 08:52:00 UTC 2024: ## NFL DFS: Sunday Baller Offers $200,000 Prize Pool for Week 3

With the entire NFL in action this Sunday, except for the Thursday, Sunday and Monday night games, Yahoo DFS is offering a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool for its “Sunday Baller” contest. The top 3,003 finishers will walk away with a piece of the prize, with $25,000 going to the winner.

The contest allows up to 150 entries per player and has a maximum capacity of 11,760 entries, but even if it doesn’t fill, it will still run, offering potentially enhanced odds of winning.

**Key Strategies for a Winning Lineup**

For guaranteed prize pool contests, players should chase upside and target players with big potential. This might include big-name players facing tough matchups or boom-or-bust players with uncertain roles.

While building a strong foundation with chalk plays is still essential, identifying a “hidden gem” can be the difference between winning and losing.

**Top Picks for Week 3**

**Quarterbacks:**

* **Kyler Murray, ARI vs. DET ($32):** Murray’s dual-threat abilities make him a top target, particularly against a Detroit defense that struggled against QBs last season.
* **Derek Carr, NO vs. PHI ($29):** A solid option with a favorable matchup against the Eagles.

**Running Backs:**

* **Jahmyr Gibbs, DET at ARI ($29):** Gibbs is a versatile back with high volume potential against an Arizona defense that struggles against RBs.
* **Zamir White, LV vs. CAR ($18):** A buy-low candidate with a great opportunity against a porous Carolina defense.

**Wide Receivers:**

* **Nico Collins, HOU at MIN ($32):** Collins is a top target for C.J. Stroud and has impressive yardage totals so far.
* **Brandon Aiyuk, SF at LAR ($24):** Aiyuk becomes the clear No. 1 WR for San Francisco with Deebo Samuel injured, and has a favorable matchup against a struggling Rams secondary.

**Tight Ends:**

* **Trey McBride, ARI vs. DET ($21):** McBride has been a consistent target for Murray and could benefit from the Cardinals’ game script.
* **George Kittle, SF at LAR ($20):** A reliable option with a good matchup against the Rams.

**Defense/Special Teams:**

* **San Francisco 49ers at LAR ($14):** The 49ers have a strong defense and a favorable matchup against a Rams offense missing key players.

**Don’t Forget:**

* Yahoo DFS uses 0.5 PPR scoring, which affects the value of WRs and RBs.
* The Lions-Cardinals game has the highest over/under (51.5 points), making it a prime target for double-dipping.

Good luck with your lineups!

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