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It's the third week of preseason action, which means most of the regular starters will be playing two full quarters, if not three. At least that's the hope for daily fantasy, and that's the route I'll take with my lineup starting with a quarterback who has looked smooth in the first two games.
QUARTERBACK
Carson Wentz, PHI vs. MIA - Wentz didn't see a ton of action in the first two games but was still effective, going 10-of-13 for 112 yards and a touchdown. With more work and Alshon Jeffery also seeing more time, Wentz is the easiest play for Thursday against a beatable Dolphins secondary that was just scorched for 31 points by the Ravens.
RUNNING BACK
Corey Grant, JAX vs. CAR - Grant isn't a starter, but with Leonard Fournette and T.J. Yeldon both out, he should see plenty of action. Grant was Jacksonville's best running back in the first two games with Chris Ivory running into the line on almost every attempt. The bigger reason I'm going after Grant is the Panthers' run defense has been gashed for close to 150 yards per game in the first two contests.
Christian McCaffrey, CAR at JAX - McCaffrey is a bit easier to trust as he'll see more time and also will have Cam Newton back under center. It also wouldn't be surprising if McCaffrey saw more work in the passing game after 10 carries and two receptions in the first two.
WIDE RECEIVER
Kelvin Benjamin, CAR at JAX - I'll keep it going against this Jaguars defense that won't be at full strength with A.J. Bouye out again. Jalen Ramsey could play, but returning recently from injury, likely won't be on the field more than Benjamin. The hope is that Newton focuses in on Benjamin in his return to the field. Benjamin had a couple catches in each of the first two games and a touchdown.
Allen Robinson, JAX vs. CAR - I watched the Jaguars-Bucs game last week (not for fun) and it was clear Blake Bortles and Chad Henne wanted to make Robinson happy. Either that, or they just couldn't get to the next receiving option, which is more than possible. The Panthers' secondary is still an issue and Robinson should see time with both quarterbacks.
DeVante Parker, MIA at PHI - I wanted to use at least one Dolphin, as the Eagles had trouble holding down their first two opponents. The Dolphins haven't gotten much done in the passing game yet, but the hope is that Jay Cutler airs it out a bit more, which would lead to more looks for Parker, who only has two catches in the preseason.
TIGHT END
Zach Ertz, PHI vs. MIA - Greg Olsen was my other option, but I'll go with Ertz, who could capitalize with Wentz in extended time. The other thing is that Jeffery still might not play as much as the other guys due to his penchant for getting hurt.
FLEX
Cameron Artis-Payne, CAR at JAX - With only two games Thursday, the options aren't deep, but Artis-Payne should at least get touches. The Panthers know what Jonathan Stewart can do, so Artis-Payne will hopefully get time once McCaffrey is done.
DEFENSE
Philadelphia Eagles vs. MIA - I'm not confident in any of these defenses and even had the Panthers here before deciding on Philly against Cutler and company. The Dolphins have had trouble moving the ball early due to an ineffective offensive line and that will temper Cutler's output yet again.
