The Monday Night Football matchup between Baltimore and Detroit has one of the highest totals of the week. That makes it an appealing showdown slate for GPPs. Below are must-plays, mid-tier values, and deep sleeper picks worth targeting.
Week 3 MNF Must-Play DFS Picks
Lamar Jackson – QB, Ravens ($11,800)
Jackson has accounted for seven touchdowns in two games and is averaging nearly 28 DraftKings points per contest. He adds rushing upside with 83 yards and a score on the ground already and dominates red-zone touches. With the Ravens putting up 40-plus in back-to-back weeks, fading Lamar is a high-risk move. His ceiling is unmatched, and he can get there in multiple ways.
Amon-Ra St. Brown – WR, Lions ($10,400)
St. Brown is Goff’s top option and already has three touchdowns. His 17 targets in two games translate to roughly a 30 percent share. In Week 2 he exploded for 9-115-3. The slot role guarantees steady volume, and if Detroit is chasing points, St. Brown could pile up double-digit receptions. He is expensive but worth the investment.
Week 3 MNF Mid-Tier DFS Values
Sam LaPorta – TE, Lions ($5,400)
LaPorta has been a steady PPR option with nine catches on 13 targets for 105 yards. He is running routes on nearly every pass snap and has been targeted four times in the red zone. He has not scored yet, but his usage suggests touchdowns are coming. At this price, LaPorta is one of the safest mid-range values with room for a ceiling game.
Mark Andrews – TE, Ravens ($4,400)
Andrews has been quiet with just two receptions this season, but his snap share is north of 75 percent. With Isaiah Likely sidelined, Andrews is still the every-down tight end. Historically Lamar leans on him heavily in the red zone. At this price point, he is one of the cheapest ways to get exposure to elite touchdown equity.
Week 3 MNF Sleeper DFS Picks
Devontez Walker – WR, Ravens ($1,600)
Tez Walker has two targets this season and both went for touchdowns. Baltimore is using him in red-zone packages, and he has quickly built trust with Lamar. At $1,600, he is the definition of an all-or-nothing GPP dart. If he catches another touchdown, he easily smashes his salary and unlocks room for multiple studs in your lineup.
Isaac TeSlaa – WR, Lions ($1,200)
TeSlaa has two catches for 42 yards and a touchdown through two games. He is Detroit’s WR4 but has been on the field in multi-wide sets and shown a knack for making the most of limited opportunities. Like Walker, he is not safe, but one big play could tilt the slate in your favor. Perfect for large-field contests where differentiation matters.
Week 3 Monday Night Football DraftKings Picks
| Player | Team | Salary | Usage / Role | DK PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $11,800 | 7 total TDs in 2 games, rushing floor, centerpiece of offense | 27.8 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $10,400 | 17 targets, 3 TDs, ~30% target share | 23.0 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $5,400 | 13 targets, 105 yards, 4 red-zone looks | 9.7 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $4,400 | 78% snaps, slow start but elite red-zone history | 1.4 |
| Devontez Walker | BAL | $1,600 | 2 targets, 2 TDs, situational red-zone usage | 8.3 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | DET | $1,200 | 2 catches, 42 yards, 1 TD, WR4 in multi-wide sets | 6.1 |
Week 3 MNF Roster Construction Strategy
You can differentiate your lineups by building around a specific game script. If you expect Baltimore to control the game, pairing Lamar Jackson with Derrick Henry and the Ravens defense makes sense, while mixing in a low-volume Lions pass catcher for correlation. If you expect a Detroit shootout, stacking Jared Goff with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta, then running it back with one or two Ravens, is a strong approach.
Leaving a couple of thousand of salary unused is another effective way to avoid duplicate lineups. With so many players priced in similar ranges, the projection difference is minimal while the uniqueness gain is significant.
Captain selection will define most builds. Jackson and St. Brown will dominate ownership, but going with LaPorta, Andrews, or one of the cheaper wide receiver darts at captain creates leverage. A single touchdown at captain from a low-owned player can vault you into the top tier of GPP standings.
