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Marcus Mariota’s Daily Fantasy NFL salary to start the 2015 season was listed at $6K.
He is likely to have some value early on against a Tampa Bay defense in transition but will struggle during Week 2 against a stout Browns defense, perhaps one of the best in the AFC. Week 3, he faces a suspect Colts defense.
Mariota completed 5-of-8 passes for 58 yards in a recent preseason game against the Rams.
ESPN Fantasy Projection: Mariota comes to the NFL with one pro-ready skill: He's a terrific runner. He has that in common with Cam Newton, Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson, who all racked up rushing yards and TDs on their way to becoming starting material as rookies. Will Mariota follow in their (quite literal) footsteps? We're skeptical about the Titans' skill players and offensive line, so we're guessing the answer is no. But speed and open-field agility can wreck a defense's best-laid plans, so we'll be attuned to Mariota's ground success early in the year.
- Mary Montgomery, Gambling911.com
