The second week of the 2025 NFL season has wrapped up, featuring the Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing the Houston Texans at 7 PM for Monday Night Football. Houston is favored by 2.5 points, with an over/under set at 42.5. Tampa Bay managed to win against Atlanta in their season opener last Sunday, while Houston is looking for their first win after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams last week.
Now, let’s dive into some of the standout plays for Daily Fantasy Sports in this matchup.
Baker Mayfield, QB, Buccaneers ($7,900)
While Mayfield wasn’t exactly on fire passing against the Falcons, he still accomplished quite a bit, throwing for 167 yards and three touchdowns, plus he added 39 rushing yards. Sure, he might not match the career highs from the previous season, but if he can keep those turnovers in check like last week, he’ll be a solid choice for DFS players.
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Buccaneers ($6,400)
Egbuka, a rookie wide receiver, made a notable impression in his debut last Sunday, pulling in four passes for 67 yards and two touchdowns. His 25-yard catch in the final minute turned out to be a game-winner, showing he could be a prime target for Mayfield with an average of 16.8 yards per reception. It’s likely that Derek Stingley Jr. will be matched up against Mike Evans, leaving Egbuka with an opportunity for another strong performance tonight.
Nick Chubb, RB, Texans ($6,000)
Chubb had a busy day in his Texans debut last Sunday, carrying the ball 13 times for 60 yards in a narrow 14-9 loss to the Rams. It was a decent outing from a fantasy perspective, making him the most effective skill-position player on a day when the offense struggled overall. Houston’s offensive line likely didn’t help, either, with CJ Stroud under pressure most of the game.
Dalton Schultz, TE, Texans ($5,200)
Schultz recorded three catches for 28 yards last week, tying up with Nico Collins for targets. The Buccaneers struggled against tight ends, allowing Kyle Pitts to rack up substantial yardage last game. Stroud is likely to target Schultz frequently throughout this matchup, especially if the Texans need to play catch-up late.
Jaden Higgins, WR, Texans ($4,700)
Higgins made a bit of noise in his first week, catching two of three passes for a team-high 32 yards against the Rams. With Christian Kirk likely sidelined, Higgins could see increased targets. I think he has potential to capitalize on that and build on his initial performance.
Sterling Shepherd, WR, Buccaneers ($4,800)
Shepherd caught three out of six targets for 39 yards in the last game, including a vital 10-yard reception in the fourth quarter that helped set up Egbuka’s go-ahead touchdown. His rapport with Mayfield seems solid, and with Chris Godwin out, he was on the field for 64% of the offensive snaps last week. There’s a good chance Mayfield will seek him out frequently, making him an intriguing option for DFS players.
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