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9/24 Fantasy Podcast: Week 4 QB Picks & Waiver Wire

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Brandon C. Williams and Antonio D’Arcangelis look back at the Week 3 performances of Daniel Jones and Kyle Allen while also getting an early jump on the best options at quarterback for Week 4. The duo also share their best waiver wire plays for Week 4 on the 9/24 Fantasy Podcast.

Fantasy Football Podcast: Just how good is Jacoby Brissett? Is Philip Rivers an easy Cash Game play against the Dolphins?

Is the Panthers-Texans game a slugfest between Kyle Allen and Deshaun Watson? With Russell Wilson scoring Fantasy points at will, has he established himself as the top Fantasy QB not named Patrick Mahomes? Speaking of Mahomes, he and the Chiefs visit the Lions. The waiver wire has Giants RB Wayne Gallman and Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman topping the list on the 9/24 Fantasy Podcast.

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NFL DFS Week Three: Touches and Targets Outlooks

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This report will provide NFL DFS touches and targets for the Week Three 13-game main slate. I will break down players into three tiers: High, mid, and low.

High Tier

NFL DFS WR: Keenan Allen (HOU) ($7800 FD|$8100 DK)

90% Snap Share. 25 Targets (36% share), 16 receptions, 13.8 yards per reception, One TD.

Keenan Allen has eight receptions in each of his starts. Austin Ekeler and Allen make up the majority of the Chargers target share and should continue to be heavily relied on by Philip Rivers. The Texans defense is clearly not the same this season without a consistent and effective pass rush.

NFL DFS WR: Julio Jones (ATL) ($8300 FD|$7300 DK)

75% Snap Share. 21 Targets, 11 Receptions, 12 yards per reception, Three TDs.

I would keep an eye on ownership on the Falcons side as Sunday approaches. If it remains low I think this is a good spot for the Falcons to put out a sneaky offensive performance. Julio Jones has already notched three touchdowns in two games. The Atlanta offensive line is improved and it looks like the Colts will be missing key pieces to their pass rush on Sunday. Julio is matchup proof and if Devonta Freeman can snap out of his 2.2 YPC average it could really open things up and become a big day for Julio.

NFL DFS WR: Amari Cooper (DAL) ($7700 FD|$7500 DK)

87% Snap Share. 14 Targets, 10 Receptions, 15 yards per reception, Two TDs.

Michael Gallup is out and we’ve all seen what happens on Amari Cooper island. I’m fading the Devin Smith hype and fully expect Dak Prescott to target his clear cut number one receiver against possibly the worst defense in the history of the game. Expect the Cowboys to pour it on fast and hard at home in Dallas,

NFL DFS TE: Travis Kelce (KC) ($8000 FD|$7100 DK)

78% Snap Share. 17 Targets, 10 Receptions, 19 yards per reception, One TD.

Travis Kelce is matchup proof and if the weather is as bad as they are predicting on Sunday in the Chiefs home opener, we should see a ton of looks go Kelce’s way. Defending the tight end has always been an issue for the Ravens and now they face the number one tight end in the league.

NFL DFS RB: Saquon Barkley (NYG) ($9200 FD|$9100 DK)

88% Snap Share, 13 Targets, 7 Receptions, 29 carries for 227 yards, 9.3 yards per touch, One TD.

I’m not buying the Tampa defense. I will have a nice chunk of exposure to Saquon Barkley. He is going to be a safety blanket for Daniel Jones. I also think Daniel Jones is not getting enough credit and this is a very good Giants offensive line.

NFL DFS RB: Christian McCaffrey (CAR) ($8900 FD|$8700 DK)

100% Snap Share, 17 Targets, 12 Receptions for 93 yards, 35 carries for 165 yards, 6 yards per touch, Two TDs.

If you listened to our weekly podcast you heard me talk about a possible narrative between Kyle Allen and Kyler Murray. Kyle Allen is drawing the start and honestly I think this is the best situation to increase CMC’s ceiling. Cam Newton has just not been good and now with Allen starting it makes me love CMC and his heavy usage even more.

Week Three Lock:

Ezekiel Elliott ($8800 FD|$8900 DK): 61% Snap Share, 36 carries for 164 rushing yards, 4 targets, 3 receptions, Two TDs.

Mid Tier

NFL DFS WR: Kenny Golladay (DET) ($7000 FD|$6600 DK)

99% Snap Share. 19 Targets, 12 Receptions, 14 yards per reception, Two TDs.

The Philadelphia Eagles are depleted on both sides of the football, namely their secondary and receiving core. Kenny Golladay, among other Detroit receivers I will include in the lower tier, all have great matchups. The Eagles are giving up 340 yards per game through the air in the first two games and somehow made Case Keenum look like a rock star.

NFL DFS RB: Austin Ekeler (LAC) ($7600 FD|$7200 DK)

78% Snap Share. 13 Targets, 12 Receptions, 163 receiving yards, 29 carries, 124 rushing yards, Four TDs.

As I discussed with Keenan Allen above, Ekeler is a crucial part of the offense and I believe Rivers will continue to look his way in the passing game.

NFL DFS WR: Julian Edelman (NEP) ($6900 FD|$6300 DK)

95% Snap Share. 15 Targets, 10 Receptions, 13 yards per reception, Zero TDs.

The Patriots have decided to release Antonio Brown so we are back to our normal pecking order in New England. Julian Edelman is always a favorite for Tom Brady and he draws a great matchup against lowly Jets corner, Brian Poole.

NFL DFS WR: Sammy Watkins (KC) ($7100 FD|$6800 DK)

86% Snap Share. 24 Targets, 15 Receptions, 16 yards per reception, Three TDs.

There are a lot of question marks with the Chiefs receivers and who to target. I think Sammy Watkins is your safest bet, although he will be chalk. I prefer Mecole Hardman in tournaments lining up against Ravens backup corner Anthony Averett.

NFL DFS WR: Mark Andrews (BAL) ($6800 FD|$4600 DK)

47% Snap Share. 17 Targets, 16 Receptions, 14 yards per reception, Two TDs.

Mark Andrews is a sure catch if a ball is to come his way. He is Lamar Jackson’s go to guy but continues to deal with a nagging foot injury. I don’t believe he is in jeopardy of sitting, but should be monitored leading up to lock. I like Andrew’s to continue his dominant start to the season against a K.C .linebacker core who hasn’t been tested with an elite tight end, or offense for that matter.

NFL DFS WR: Marquise Brown (BAL) ($6100 FD|$5900 DK)

40% Snap Share. 18 Targets, 12 Receptions, 19 yards per reception, Two TDs.

I honestly believe there is no one on the Kansas City defense that can cover Marquise Brown. They are going to double team Brown but I don’t think it’s going to last long with Lamar Jackson pumping throws to Mark Andrews. As soon as K.C. brings Honey Badger in to defend the middle and relax double coverage on Brown, he will gash them with a huge catch. If the Ravens defend the pass rush effectively this is what I expect will happen.

Low Tier

NFL DFS WR: Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) ($6300 FD|$5200 DK)

100% Snap Share. 24 Targets, 13 Receptions, 17 yards per reception, One TD.

I went to the Ravens game last Sunday cause I had never seen the Cardinals in person and one of my bucket list goals is to see some of these Hall of Fame players before they retire, one of them being Larry Fitzgerald. Kyler Murray was actually really calm in the pocket and I think he handled himself well in Baltimore against a ferocious defense. Fitz is seeing the third most targets in the NFL after two games.

NFL DFS WR: DK Metcalf (SEA) ($5900 FD|$4400 DK)

87% Snap Share. 13 Targets, 7 Receptions, 21 yards per reception, One TD.

Looks to me like there is a new WR star in Seattle, but you know, he had a slow three cone shuttle time so he can’t be an elite NFL receiver (sarcasm).

NFL DFS WR: Marvin Jones Jr. (DET) ($5400 FD|$5000 DK)

89% Snap Share. 10 Targets, 9 Receptions, 11 yards per reception, Zero TDs.

I like Marvin Jones Jr. as a pivot off of Golladay in tournaments. He always has a couple big games a year and this could be one of them against a depleted Eagles secondary.

NFL DFS WR: Nelson Agholor (PHI) ($4800 FD|$3600 DK)

90% Snap Share. 16 Targets, 10 Receptions, 12 yards per reception, One TD.

Nelson Agholor will be highly owned and should be considered for cash games. He is way too cheap on DK and if Alshon Jeffrey plays on Sunday that should draw Darius Slay coverage. I’m not crazy about the play but he should see even more targets with all the injuries to their receivers.

NFL DFS WR: Christian Kirk (ARI) ($5900 FD|$5000 DK)

95% Snap Share. 20 Targets, 10 Receptions, 15 yards per reception, Zero TDs.

NFL DFS TE: Greg Olsen (CAR) ($6100 FD|$3700 DK)

86% Snap Share. 18 Targets, 10 Receptions, 15 yards per reception, Zero TDs.

Kyle Allen looks comfortable throwing the ball anywhere so I don’t believe this is a situation where he will be limited to short/intermediate passes although Olsen and McCaffrey do provide a nice security blanket against a heavy pass rush.

NFL DFS TE: T.J. Hockenson (DET) ($5500 FD|$3500 DK)

76% Snap Share. 12 Targets, 7 Receptions, 20 yards per reception, One TD.

The Eagles got smoked by old man Vernon Davis so I really like the Hockenson play, particularly on DK because he is so cheap. This is my darkhorse sleeper of the week, he is barely attracting any ownership at all and had a monster game week one.

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NFL DFS: Week Three Running Back Breakdown

Daniel Wehr 5 years ago

written by Daniel Wehr

This report will provide NFL DFS running back options for the Week Three 13-game main slate. Running backs will be broken down into three tiers, high, mid, and low. I will also include punt plays.

High Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Christian McCaffrey (CAR) ($8900 FD|$8700 DK)

Whatever is going on with Cam Newton this season has clearly resulted in an uptick in usage for Christian McCaffrey. CMC has a 100% snap share, averages 17 carries per game, seven targets per game, and has two touchdowns already this season. Tampa was able to catch the Panthers on a short week (Thursday Night Football) and nullify CMC’s effectiveness in the offense. I’m going to say this is an outlier because four days prior CMC carried the ball 19 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 10 receptions for 81 yards. You go ahead and do all that work and let me know how you feel on Thursday night. The Panthers will face the Arizona Cardinals who are allowing 149 rushing yards per game (29th) and 307 passing yards per game (27th).

NFL DFS Running Back: Saquon Barkley (NYG) ($9200 FD|$9100 DK)

Here we are in Week Three and Saquon Barkley is on the slate so we’re going to talk about him! I see a lot of people on the Tampa Bay defense going into Sunday so far and I’m not sure the Giants are the team you want to pick on with the best running back in the league toting the football. Barkley is a Top Five back when it comes to snap share (88%), targets (6.5 per game), rushing yards per game (114), and yards per carry (6.8). I believe Daniel Jones will manage the game better than most would think and the Giants will most certainly continue to lean on their star RB with limited weapons across the offense. The Giants have one of the best offensive lines in football so Tampa is in for quite a task on Sunday.

NFL DFS Running Back: Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) ($8900 FD|$8800 DK)

I will start out by saying yes, I do love the matchup here against the Dolphins. The Dolphins rank dead last against the run through two weeks (195 YPG) and rank 28th against the pass (316 YPG). We have to make a decision every week to attack or fade against Miami because they are so bad and are going to attract a lot of ownership. My main concern is the Cowboys run the score up quickly and choose to preserve their starters for another day. You should know that going into this. Yes, Elliott is a premier RB play on Sunday, and yes there is also possibility he doesn’t pay off his hefty price tag just because of the blowout potential (Sony Michel). I will be looking to the two players listed above who should have more prevalence in their respective offenses.

Mid Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Marlon Mack (IND) ($7000 FD|$5800 DK)

Marlon Mack has been getting a ton of work through two games this season. He is averaging 23 carries per game on one of the most fast paced offenses in the league. Atlanta isn’t so great on run defense and I actually think they are worse than advertised having only played two games. Dalvin Cook was able to make minced meat of their defense, rushing 21 times for 111 yards and a pair of TD’s. I think Mack is fairly comparable to Cook and should continue to be run as their every down workhorse back. Do keep an eye on his status (calf injury),

NFL DFS Running Back: Chris Carson (SEA) ($7000 FD|$5900 DK)

I think Chris Carson is a guy that may go overlooked this week. His numbers are not gaudy by any means but the Saints have allowed almost 150 rushing yards per game through two games this season against teams who aren’t exactly loaded with running back talent. With no Drew Brees in the mix, the Saints could be in for a very long day if they have issues with turnovers. Also factor in the home advantage for the Seahawks, I can easily see them getting ahead early and controlling all four quarters of the game.

NFL DFS Running Back: Mar Ingram (BAL) ($7000 FD|$5700 DK)

It is slim pickings for mid-tier running backs this week and Mark Ingram will round out those plays. I have to question his workload if the Ravens are not able to establish an effective rushing attack against the Chiefs. If Ingram is not able to dominate early as he did the Miami game, the Ravens will turn to any means necessary and that means it’s the Lamar Jackson show. Ingram saw a similar fate last Sunday against the Cardinals, where he carried 13 times for 47 yards, paving the way for Lamar to utilize his incredible speed and agility and amass 120 yards over 16 carries. Keep Ingram in mind but tread lightly.

Low Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Frank Gore (BUF) ($5700 FD|$4400 DK)

Devin Singletary worked out pretty well for me last week but he is questionable going into Sunday against the Bengals. This play is based purely on workload so we will need to monitor Singletary’s status. If he does end up limited on Sunday, Gore would be the one to benefit against an awful Cincinnati defense that allows 170 rushing yards per game. If Singletary has no limitations going into Sunday, he is also to be considered.

NFL DFS Running Back: Devonta Freeman (ATL) ($6200 FD|$4900 DK)

Devonta Freeman is only averaging 2.2 YPC through two games this year. He will need to get going if he does not want to see some of his workload go to Ito Smith. The Falcons will need to have an effective run game this week if they stand a chance. The Colts have a very young and talented secondary. If Atlanta is not able to keep the defense on their toes we could see a very low score total from what is considered to be a high powered offense.

Punts: I recommend you not spend any lower than Frank Gore on both sites.

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NFL DFS Week Two: Touches and Targets Outlooks

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This report will provide NFL DFS touches and targets for the Week Two 13-game main slate. I will break down players into three tiers: High, mid, and low.

High Tier

NFL DFS WR: DeAndre Hopkins (HOU) ($9000 FD|$8100 DK)

61% Reception rate. 13 Targets, 8 receptions, 13.9 yards per reception (Week One).

DeAndre Hopkins is such a key part of this offense and his 100% snap share makes him a top wide receiver play week in and out. Sammy Watkins had a huge game with nine receptions, 198 yards, and three touchdowns. I’m not not a believer in this Jacksonville defense and I do not think Week One was an outlier. I’ll take Hopkins as a top play in Week Two.

NFL DFS WR: JuJu Smith-Schuster (PIT) ($8100 FD|$7500 DK)

75% Reception rate. 8 Targets, 6 Receptions, 9.8 yards per reception (Week One).

Let’s keep this one simple. The Bengals just tossed over 400 passing yards and two TDs against the Seattle defense in their house. Big Ben is better at home through history, but we have seen those splits come closer together the last two years. The Steelers lost two massive pieces on their offense and the 33-3 beat-down in Foxborough doesn’t bode much confidence. Nonetheless I think we have to consider a Big Ben/Smith-Schuster correlation for tournaments if you’re running multiple lines. Smith-Schuster just as one-off is fine too.

NFL DFS WR: Michael Thomas (NOS) ($8500 FD|$8000 DK)

77% Reception rate. 13 Targets, 10 Receptions, 12.3 yards per reception (Week One).

Michael Thomas should draw a good bit of ownership on Sunday, although he does draw Marcus Peters in coverage. This game comes in with the highest score total so this is definitely a spot you’ll want to highly consider. There isn’t a whole lot of weight to back the Drew Brees dome/no dome theory. Any QB is going to be better when not dealing with the elements, but Brees has identical completion percentages, (66% no dome, 69% dome) and not a big flux in points scored on the road versus at home.

NFL DFS WR: Keenan Allen (LAC) ($7700 FD|$7600 DK)

80% Reception rate. 10 Targets, 8 Receptions, 15.4 yards per reception (Week One).

Keenan Allen is probably my bottom play in terms of top receivers. He doesn’t get that great of a matchup but the Chargers really have no other weapons outside of Allen and Ekeler. Mike Williams is banged up and Hunter Henry is out again. The Chargers have limited options so we should see Rivers try to get the ball to who he is comfortable with and that is Keenan Allen.

NFL DFS RB: Saquon Barkley (NYG) ($9200 FD|$9200 DK)

85% Snap Share, 6 Targets, 4 Receptions, 9.3 yards per touch (Week One).

Game-script affected the way Saquon Barkley was utilized in the Giants offense. He only had 11 carries and four receptions and still managed 139 all-purpose yards. That is the definition of efficiency and Buffalo isn’t quite as good as Dallas against the run. Sterling Shephard is now in concussion protocol and the Giants lack offensive luster outside of Shephard, Engram, and Barkley. He should see a nice increase in usage and wouldn’t be surprised to see him get 20+ touches in Week Two.

Honorable Mention:

Ezekiel Elliott ($8500 FD|$8700 DK): 14 touches, 63 all-purpose yards, 1 TD (Week One).

Mid Tier

NFL DFS WR: Adam Thielen (MIN) ($7300 FD|$7100 DK)

100% Reception rate. 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 14 yards per reception (Week One).

Kirk Cousins only threw the ball 10 times in Week One, completing eight of them for 98 yards and a TD. Dalvin Cook and the Minnesota defense pretty much handled the rest. This is a big division game against Green Bay and I think we see a lot more passing given run defense is one of the Packers’ strengths. Adam Thielen should see at least 10 looks on Sunday.

NFL DFS WR: Cooper Kupp (LAR) ($6800 FD|$6000 DK)

70% Reception rate. 10 Targets, 7 Receptions, 6.6 yards per reception (Week One).

Cooper Kupp gets one of the best pound for pound matchups on the slate against P.J. Williams. The Rams didn’t look great offensively last Sunday but Jared Goff home/road splits are a thing. At home, Goff is completing 68% of his passes compared to 60% on the road. He also averaged 342 passing yards per per game at home (he threw over 400 in some) versus 243 on the road. Kupp was one of the highest targeted receivers in the red zone and averaged nine targets per game last season. I like him particularly on DK for the PPR.

NFL DFS WR: Julian Edelman (NEP) ($7100 FD|$6900 DK)

62% Reception rate. 95 Targets, 59 Receptions, nine yards per target (Week One).

It will be interesting to see what kind of game plan Bill Belichick rolls out in Miami. His team is talented in all three phrases and he has numerous weapons and depth to compliment those weapons. I’m not a huge fan but I’d be neglectful to not include Julian Edelman. My theory is based on game script. I think this game correlates better with RB paired with DST as opposed to QB with WR. I just think they play smart, sound football and grind it out. Edelman should be considered, he just won’t be in my main lineup.

Honorable Mentions: Robert Woods ($7300 FD|$6400 DK), Kenny Golladay ($6600 FD|$6600 DK), Tyler Boyd ($6300 FD|$6600 DK),

Low Tier/Punts

NFL DFS WR: John Brown (BUF) ($6300 FD|$5200 DK)

70% Reception rate. 10 Targets, 7 Receptions, 17.6 yards per reception (Week One).

John Brown presents great speed against a terrible New York Giants defense. Prior to his departure of Arizona he had dealt with injuries off and on and then was traded to Baltimore and saw minimal work when rookie QB Lamar Jackson came in and ran his way through the rest of the season. Brown is a good receiver and matches up well against Janoris Jenkins. Although I still love a Zay Jones play to pivot off of him, I give John Brown the edge.

NFL DFS WR: Tyrell Williams (OAK) ($5900 FD|$4400 DK)

85% Reception rate. 7 Targets, 6 Receptions, 17 yards per reception (Week One).

The Raiders present overall great value across the board. K.C. has a weak secondary and rookie Gardner Minshew made that pretty evident after going 22-25 and two TD’s last week. Carr has limited weapons and Tyrell should continue to benefit.

NFL DFS WR: Randall Cobb (DAL) ($5500 FD|$4500 DK)

80% Reception rate. 5 Targets, 4 Receptions, 17 yards per reception (Week One).

NFL DFS WR: Chris Conley (JAC) ($4500 FD|$3100 DK)

85% Reception rate. 7 Targets, 6 Receptions, 16 yards per reception (Week One).

NFL DFS RB: Josh Jacobs (OAK) ($4500 FD|$3100 DK)

24 touches for 113 all-purpose yards and 2 TD’s (Week One).

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NFL DFS: Week Two Running Back Breakdown

Joel Bartilotta 5 years ago

written by Joel Bartilotta

This report will provide NFL DFS running back options for the Week Two 13-game main slate. Running backs will be broken down into three tiers, high, mid, and low. I will also include punt plays.

High Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Alvin Kamara (NOS) ($8700 FD|$8200 DK)

Kamara only saw two red zone snaps in Week One but still ran for 97 yards on 13 attempts against the Texans. He also reeled in seven receptions for 72 yards and no touchdowns. Outside of a 30-yard touchdown run, Latavius Murray didn’t really cut into Kamara’s workload. The Rams were not good against the run last year and it seems as if nothing has changed. The Rams allowed CMC a massive 128 yards rushing on 19 attempts. He also scored two touchdowns and had 10 receptions for 81 yards. Cam Newton was hampered in Week One so that may attribute to McCaffrey’s huge workload, but Kamara is probably the most similar to CMC in regards to how he is used in the offense.

NFL DFS Running Back: Saquon Barkley (NYG) ($9200 FD|$9200 DK)

Like I said last week, I feel like I have to talk about Barkley on any slate that he’s on. He faces the Bills in Week Two after rushing for 120 yards on 11 carries and four receptions for 19 yards in week one against the highly touted Cowboy’s defense. He gets a presumably easier matchup this week against the Bills, who held Le’veon Bell to 3.5 yards per carry. In 2018, Buffalo ranked in the top half of the league in terms of run defense but still allowed an average of 113 yards per game. This game will be closer for the Giants (backed by -2 spread) so I fully expect Barkley to have more usage in this week two matchup.

NFL DFS Running Back: Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) ($8500 FD|$8700 DK)

Elliott saw a significant reduction to his role in Week One against the Giants. That was something to be expected after his holdout while he awaited a new contract with the Cowboy’s and the fact that Dak Prescott came out with a four TD performance. I do not believe he will be back to his full share this week as he saw 53% of snaps and carried the ball 13 times for 53 yards and a TD in Week One. He has a hefty tag to pay for a perceived capped ceiling, but faces a Redskins defense that just lost their most valuable asset for the next two weeks and gave up 123 rushing yards to the Eagles in Week One. If the game script falls in Elliott’s favor and Dak is inefficient in any way, Zeke should be the one to benefit.

Mid Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Derrick Henry (TEN) ($7000 FD|$5800 DK)

The Titans defense had the perfect game plan in Week One. They frustrated Baker Mayfield with constant pressure, never allowing him in to get into rhythm and force his throws. Derrick Henry benefited from this and rushed 19 times for 84 yards. He also had one reception for 75 yards and a TD. Henry has a 5.7 yard per carry average against the Colts and the games that he didn’t he was either hurt or in his rookie season. He is facing a Colts defense that just gave up 154 all-purpose yards to Austin Ekeler. No, Henry does not present the same PPR upside as Ekeler does, but I feel he always gets overlooked because of his size. Make no mistake, Henry is extremely fast and powerful and will be a huge part of this Tennessee offense this season.

NFL DFS Running Back: Leonard Fournette (JAC) ($6900 FD|$6300 DK)

The Houston Texans were a Top Five defense against the run last season but surrendered nearly 150 yards and over seven yards per carry on the ground against the Saints on Monday Night Football. Clowney was a big part of what made the Houston defense special and now that piece is gone. Fournette saw an 88% snap share but only carried the ball 13 times and reeled in four receptions for 96 all-purpose yards in Week One, mostly due in part to the fact that the Chiefs did what the Chiefs do and pulled ahead early, forcing Jacksonville to throw the ball. We still get Fournette at a pretty fair price considering the upside and Gardner Minshew will likely not be able to replicate 22 for 25 and two TD’s. I expect Leonard to live up to the expectations in Week Two.

NFL DFS Running Back: Josh Jacobs (OAK) ($6500 FD|$4700 DK)

I guess Jon Gruden wasn’t kidding when he said how much he liked his rookie running back. Josh Jacobs saw 23 carries for 85 rushing yards and two TDs. Eight of those attempts were in the red zone. With limited resources on offense I have to imagine Jacobs is going to see a hefty workload week in and week out. K.C. appeared “okay” against the run against the Jags in Week One but the way the game played out had the Jaguars throwing the ball a ton. I still have no faith in this Chiefs run defense, as they were one of the worst last season. Jacobs is hard to fade at $4700 on DK considering his upside and usage.

NFL DFS Running Back: Austin Ekeler (LAC) ($7500 FD|$6100 DK)

Justin Jackson virtually had no effect on Ekeler in Week One. Ekeler saw an 81% snap share and scampered in three TDs in an impressive performance where he rushed for 58 yards on 12 carries and had 96 yards on six receptions. He seems to be in line for a consistent and hefty workload with his shiftiness and the fact that he provides an easy outlet for Rivers. I’m not a fan of his price on FD at $7500 but I can swallow $6100 on DK.

Honorable mention: Kerryon Johnson ($6600 FD|$5700 DK), Sony Michel ($6800 FD|$6200 DK), Mark Ingram ($7500 FD|$6000 DK)

Ingram is dealing with sore ribs going into week two. I don’t think this is a big deterrent but I do question the Ravens and their thoughts on preserving their All-Pro running back for more meaningful games down the stretch (Playing at K.C. Week Three). Maybe look to Gus Edward’s ($5200 FD|$3200 DK) as a very low owned pivot. He saw the second highest red zone touch count in week one, as well as the highest snap count on the team.

Low Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Devin Singletary (BUF) ($5700 FD|$4200 DK)

Devin Singletary carried a 75% snap share in Week One. His ability in run blocking schemes is unmatched so he will always see more snaps than veteran Frank Gore. Singletary was efficient in his first start, carrying four times for 70 yards and tacked on five receptions for 28 yards. Singletary is going to see more work as the season progresses so he remains in my player pool for Week Two against a very weak front seven in New York.

NFL DFS Running Back: Duke Johnson Jr. (HOU) ($6100 FD|$5000 DK)

Duke was solid in his first start as a Houston Texan. He amassed 57 rushing yards on nine carries and 33 yards on four receptions. My only real concern is Carlos Hyde cutting into the workload but Duke still saw a 71% snap share in week one.

Punts: Matt Breida ($5600 FD|$5200 DK), Malcolm Brown ($5500 FD|$4100 DK), Chris Thompson ($5300 FD|$3900 DK).

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NFL DFS Cash Games – Week Two Checkdown

StixPicks 5 years ago

written by StixPicks

Hopefully everyone had a great Week One of their NFL DFS season! If you read last week’s Checkdown, you probably nailed all of your NFL DFS cash games. Out of the 18 skill-position players we targeted, only four of them did not hit value (Nick Chubb, Leonard Fournette, Travis Kelce, and George Kittle).

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Quarterbacks

Lamar Jackson ($6,700) – the number one Quarterback of Week One is on the top of my Quarterback model for NFL DFS Cash Games in Week Two. There is no chance Jackson will throw for 300+ yards with five Touchdowns again, but he should have his way with the poor Arizona Defense and if the game stays somewhat close, Lamar Jackson should use the best weapon he has: his legs.
Tom Brady ($6,400) – The Miami Dolphins are awful and Tom Brady is still Tom Brady. With or without Antonio Brown suiting up in Week Two, Brady should have absolutely no issues hitting value for NFL DFS Cash Game players on Sunday (with a respectable salary of only $6,400 on DraftKings).
Josh Allen ($5,300) – if you need to save some salary, Josh Allen is your man in Week Two. The New York Giants’ defense looked inept in Week One and they are a defense we should be picking on. Dak Prescott just torched the Giants for 400+ yards and four touchdowns… Allen is not Dak Prescott, but he should have no issues putting up at least half of the production that Prescott had in Week One, and that’s all we need for Allen to hit value.

Running Backs

Saquon Barkley ($9,200) – We never have to say much about Saquon Barkley. In a cash game format, NFL DFS players want volume and upside. That is the definition of Saquon Barkley. This is a great week to put a lot of focus on paying up for your top running back in DFS (maybe even two).
Alvin Kamara ($8,200) – If you don’t want to pay up for Saquon Barkley, there is no harm in dropping down to Alvin Kamara (who has a very reasonable price tag). In two match-ups against the Rams last season, Kamara tallied 227 all-purpose-yards, 15 receptions, and three total touchdowns! In a PPR format like DraftKings, Kamara is an excellent play for NFL DFS Cash Games in a fast-paced matchup against the Rams.
Mark Ingram ($6,000) – The Baltimore Ravens are a 13-point home favorite against the Arizona Cardinals. Similar to the situation Chris Carson was in in Week One, this screams like a positive game-script for Mark Ingram. Lock him in for at least 100 yards and a touchdown.
Devin Singletary ($4,200) – The rookie running back showed it all in his debut on Sunday. Vision, patience, ability, speed, awareness, etc. You name it, Singletary showed it. The Bills’ RB finished Week One with a 70% snap count and I’m confident that will rise a bit more in Week Two. Singletary is going to be a special running back in the NFL someday (probably sooner than later).
Austin Ekeler ($6,100) – What a monster performance by Austin Ekeler in Week One! As long as Melvin Gordon is out of the picture in Los Angeles, Ekeler is going to remain heavily active in the Chargers’ offense (both the running and passing attacks). At this price, Ekeler is a borderline must-play in NFL DFS Cash Games.
Matt Breida ($5,200) – I don’t love the price, but Tevin Coleman is going to miss a few weeks for the 49ers, so this should be Breida’s job to lose until further notice. I’m sure we’ll see Mostert take 25-35% of the snaps at running back, but everything else should go through Breida. The 49ers are not the Seahawks, but they should be able to run the ball with success on Sunday, similar to how Chris Carson and the Seahawks ran it in Week One.
Chris Thompson ($3,700) – Despite what we saw early Sunday in Week One, this Redskins’ team is going to be trailing in most games this year. Starting running back Derrius Guice is going to miss a few weeks of game action, and assuming the Redskins are playing from behind a lot, Chris Thompson will be incredibly busy in this offense. I love this price point in Week Two as Thompson is in a perfect spot against Dallas for any DFS player looking for salary relief.

Wide Receivers

DeAndre Hopkins ($8,100) – I don’t know about you, but I certainly missed having the option to roster consistent Top 10 target leaders, DeAndre Hopkins or Michael Thomas in Week One DFS. I’m leaning Thomas here in the WR One slot, but don’t be shy to play Hopkins against the Jaguars.
Michael Thomas ($8,000) – See above.
Keenan Allen ($7,600) – Hardly anyone played Keenan Allen in Week One DFS, and I cannot understand why. All Keenan Allen does is show up and get 10-plus targets. If you can’t pay up for Hopkins or Thomas, Keenan Allen is a solid option for your number one receiver in NFL DFS Cash Games this week.
Tyrell Williams ($4,400) – He is a free square playing in what should be a very positive game script for the Oakland passing attack. Play him.
Tyler Boyd ($6,500) – Volume. I do not love his upside, but he is going to continue to get 10 or more targets in every game until A.J. Green returns.
Danny Amendola ($3,900) – This dude just had 13 targets from Matthew Stafford in the overtime tie against the Arizona Cardinals. Yes, the targets are eye-popping, but what really impressed me was the way Amendola ran his routes. He’s not that fast, but he was constantly creating separation from defenders. This Chargers and Lions game has the ability to shoot out, so Amendola should be a lock for another eight or more targets. This is a great value for NFL DFS Cash Games.
Cooper Kupp ($6,000) – Cooper Kupp is back. I was a little skeptical about all of the reports that were saying Kupp was healthier than ever in camp this summer, but he made me a believer last Sunday. We all know Jared Goff loved to pepper Kupp with targets last season and it appeared that the two were making up for lost time right away in Week One against the Panthers. Kupp should see eight or more targets every time he suits up for a Jared Goff led Rams’ team.
Deebo Samuel ($3,700) – The 49ers “number one” receiver, Dante Pettis, played two snaps in Week One… TWO! Deebo is clearly their most talented wideout and it is only a matter of time before his price increases significantly. Buy in now while it’s cheap.
Dede Westbrook ($5,400) – I’m not in love with the play, but he’s rather affordable and will continue to see seven plus targets for Jacksonville in what should be a play-from-behind game script against the Texans.
Cole Beasley ($3,800) – Nothing sexy here. If you want a cheap guy that will bring you eight to twelve points, Beasley is your man.

Tight Ends

Travis Kelce ($7,300) – Thanks to Patrick Mahomes’ brilliant idea to throw a no-look pass to Kelce when he was wide open in the corner of the end-zone, Kelce did not hit Cash Game value for us in Week One. As long as he is under $7,500, I’ll always have Kelce as my number one tight end in NFL DFS Cash Games.
George Kittle ($6,800) – Kittle was a mismatch nightmare for Tampa Bay all day in Week One. The 49ers’ tight end had ten targets on Sunday and should be the main feature of the 49ers offense for quite some time. I have him projected for 12 targets in this Week Two matchup against the Bengals.
Evan Engram ($5,200) – Engram is more of a wide receiver than he is a tight end, and at this price, that is something DFS players will continue to take advantage of. Engram finished second on the Sunday slate with 14 targets and will continue to receive the majority of Eli’s attention in the pass game.
T.J. Hockenson ($3,000) – Just take advantage of DraftKings making the Week Two pricing before Hockenson dominated the Arizona defense. This kid is special.
Darren Waller ($3,300) – See the write-up above for Tyrell Williams. You’re going to want to get someone in the Oakland passing game as they are pretty much free to roster. Waller had an excellent showing on Monday Night and should continue to be a focus of Derek Carr’s.

Defense/Special Teams

Denver Broncos ($2,700) – Unless Matt Nagy completely flips his playbook around from whatever it was he tried to do on Thursday Night Football, Vic Fangio and the Broncos will eat this Bears’ offense up.
Baltimore Ravens ($3,800) – Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals offense did not impress me, whatsoever. The Ravens’ will destroy what could be the worst offensive line in the NFL.
New England Patriots ($3,700) – They’re playing the Miami Dolphins.
Chicago Bears ($3,900) – I have a feeling the Bears’ defense will be very chalky in Week Two, so tread lightly. There are concerns that this defense is not nearly in good enough shape early in the season to go play in the Denver altitude. They always have incredible upside though, so I had to mention them here.

Sample Lineup

QB: Josh Allen

RB: Saquon Barkley

RB: Alvin Kamara

WR: Keenan Allen

WR: Tyrell Williams

WR: Dede Westbrook

TE: T.J. Hockenson

FLEX: Devin Singletary

DST: Denver Broncos

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NFL DFS: Week One Running Back Breakdown

Daniel Wehr 5 years ago

written by Daniel Wehr

This report will provide NFL DFS running back options for the Week One 12-game main slate. I will have three tiers, high, mid, and low. I will recommend two backs per tier.

High Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Christian McCaffrey (CAR) ($8900 FD|$8800 DK)

CMC had a very nice campaign last season, totaling 1,098 rushing yards on 219 attempts and 107 receptions (124 targets) for 867 yards. He ended the season with 13 total touchdowns (seven rushing, six receiving). He will face one of the worst rushing defenses in the NFL in 2018, The L.A. Rams. The Rams allowed an average of 122 rushing yards per game last season and they didn’t do much this off -season to improve their run defense. CMC is handling a 94.5% snap share and is the number one RB in the league in terms of targets. He is a Top Five running back for red zone touches as well. His usage will only go up as Cam Newton is questionable coming into week one. Even if Cam plays I expect the Panthers to rely heavily on Mr. Dependable.

NFL DFS Running Back: Saquon Barkley (NYG) ($9200 FD|$9000 DK)

Saquon Barkley is going to be talked about every week this season. I have Barkley slated as the second best RB in the league with the slight edge going to CMC. Barkley was an absolute beast his rookie year, carrying the ball 261 times for 1,307 yards (11 TDs) and 91 receptions for 721 yards (4 TDs). Over 2,000 all purpose yards as rookie is going to be hard to top, but we know he will. He had a snap share of 88% and had the third most red zone touches of any RB in the league in 2018. The Cowboys were one of the top rushing defenses last season, allowing rushers a measly 3.8 yards per carry and 94 yards per game. Despite the seemingly tough matchup for Barkley he still had over 100 all purpose yards in each of his games against the Cowboys last season. Week one salaries are pretty relaxed so I will look to pair CMC and Saquon in my milly maker lineup.

Mid Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Leonard Fournette (JAC) ($7200 FD|$6100 DK)

I’ve heard nothing but positive things coming out of Jags camp about Fournette. His work ethic is top notch and he was praised all summer by numerous media outlets. He also dropped from 240 lbs to 223 lbs this offseason. The weight is a huge deal with these running backs and his 2018 campaign was marred with injuries so he’s coming back with something to prove. Fournette’s snap share in 2018 hovered right around 52% and he didn’t have the best weighted opportunities but his injuries last year attributed to that so I’m willing to overlook. The Jags are facing the Kansas City Chiefs, who were the sixth worst team in the league in 2018 against the run, allowing rushers to accumulate over 132 yards per game and 19 touchdowns. Jacksonville now appears to have a serviceable QB, so in turn that should create a more balanced attack and even more opportunities for Fournette as the Jags organization has voiced they want to include him more in passing schemes this year. Lock and load Fournette in Week One.

NFL DFS Running Back: Kerryon Johnson (DET) ($7000 FD|$5800 DK)

Recent interviews in Detroit with Darrell Bevell suggest their desire to get back to their football identity. That identity is hard nosed, running football and Kerryon Johnson gives them just that with his supreme talent and youth. He did not have over 1,000 yards rushing last year but his true yards per carry (5.0 YPC) and ability to break away from tackles put him in his own category. The Lions will face the worst rushing defense in 2018 in Week One, the Arizona Cardinals. They allowed a massive 155 yards rushing per game and the most 20+ yard breakaways (Johnson’s specialty). They were also one of the worst in terms of 1st down efficiency (27.3%). With no good upgrades to their defense this offseason and Detroit’s clear desire to involve Johnson more in their offense I believe he will be a top play in Week One.

Low Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Austin Ekeler (LAC) ($6400 FD|$5500 DK)

Austin Ekeler appears to be one of the highest owned running backs coming into Week One. As you may have heard, Melvin Gordon is holding out until he either receives a trade or a new deal. I’m not crazy about Ekeler as an every down back because he isn’t and will never be. I have a hard time eating the chalk here. Pricing around the industry is friendly and the fact that Ekeler will share the load with Justin Jackson deters me from this play. The Chargers face the Colts, who were one of the best teams in the league last season against the run, allowing an average of 101 yards per game. I listed this one because it’s a chalky play and gaining steam quickly. I think his ceiling is limited with the workload share and I think the Chargers will resort more to a pass heavy offense.

NFL DFS Running Back: Devin Singletary (BUF) ($5300 FD|$3600 DK)

This is probably one of my favorite cheap plays on the slate. Frank Gore is number one on the depth chart, but I don’t see him being used as often as you would think. He had zero touchdowns last year and averaged 4.4 yards per carry. He will likely be utilized as an early down and short yardage back. Singletary showed a ton of talent at Florida Atlantic. He has tremendous vision and displayed the ability to break away from tackles. He can be used to run inside but also has great lateral quickness for counters and sweeps. Josh Allen will hurt red zone opportunities for any RB on this team but I think Singletary will make his presence known sooner rather than later.

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NFL DFS Cash Games – Week One Checkdown

brgrewe@gmail.com 5 years ago

written by brgrewe@gmail.com

Week One of the football season is finally here! It’s time to start building your NFL DFS cash games (also known as 50/50s) lineups and building up your DFS bankroll. For those of you that do not know what a cash game really means, here is an excellent read from Picks.org to help explain the basics of the different styles of DFS tournaments: https ://www.picks.org/daily-fantasy-sports/dfs-cash-games-vs-tournaments

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If you’re just now getting into the Daily Fantasy game, I would highly suggest utilizing at least 70% of your bankroll for cash game usage and the other 30% for GPP’s and Qualifiers. The art of building a lineup for NFL DFS cash games is entirely different than a GPP lineup build, so please be aware that these DFS cash game plays are not always recommended for GPP’s.

My articles will be mainly meant for DraftKings, but you can certainly use this information for other DFS websites.

If you have any questions and would like some further help when building your lineups, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly on Twitter. I’m always available to help DFS players make the most of their investments! Enough talking, let’s get to the plays for Week One NFL DFS cash games.

Quarterbacks

Jacoby Brissett ($4,400) – Brissett is simply way too cheap on all DFS formats (thanks to Andrew Luck’s out-of-nowhere retirement). The Los Angeles Chargers’ defense does not impress me on paper at the moment and Brissett is plenty skilled to start his season on the right track with a healthy wide receiving corps. For his price, I’m 100% lock-buttoning Brissett as my Quarterback in NFL DFS cash games for Week One.
Kirk Cousins ($5,500) – I’m not quite sure why Cousins’ price is so low this week, but if you don’t trust Jacoby Brissett, Kirk Cousins would be my next best cash game QB play. Rostering Jacoby Brissett or Kirk Cousins offers up a lot of salary relief to afford studs at the running back and wide receiver positions. Do we even need to mention how much the Falcons struggled on defense last year? Cousins is at home on Sunday and should have no problem hitting value for cash game players.
Lamar Jackson ($6,000) – Lamar Jackson is the definition of a high-floor DFS Quarterback in his Week One matchup against a very suspect Miami Dolphins’ defense. Once Jackson was named the starting Quarterback in Baltimore last season, he averaged a ridiculous 79 rushing yards per game! Assuming he can pass for at least 180 yards and a touchdown, his legs will make up for the below average passing numbers. Lamar Jackson makes an excellent play for Week One NFL DFS cash games.

Running Backs

Saquon Barkley ($9,000) – arguably the best player in fantasy football… Barkley is incredibly valuable in a DFS cash game at this price in a matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys’ defense is going to be stout all season long, but Barkley’s volume is probably going to be second-to-none in 2019 (thanks to Todd Gurley not being 100% healthy anymore). I don’t expect Barkley to have a monster game in Week One, but he will get 30+ touches, which is really all I need to be confident in rostering Barkley in cash games.
~~Tony Pollard ($4,500) –~~ just like Brissett at QB, Pollard is just too cheap to avoid when building lineups for your Week One NFL DFS cash games. Assuming Ezekiel Elliott does not sign a contract and suit-up on Sunday, Pollard is going to be a lock-button for me. He allows so much salary relief that you can utilize elsewhere. Lock him in (~~if Elliott is out~~)! UPDATE: Ezekiel Elliott has now signed with the Cowboys and is reporting to practice. I do not have a good grasp on how many snaps Elliott will play this week, so I am leaving him off my player pool for NFL DFS cash games this week.
Christian McCaffrey ($8,800) – we all know how much of a stud McCaffrey is. Regardless of the matchup, I project his volume is second to only Saquon Barkley. If you don’t like Barkley as your number one running back, plug-in McCaffrey with confidence (maybe even use both, if you can afford it).
Dalvin Cook ($6,000) – he is simply way too cheap for an elite, three-down starting running back. Dalvin Cook is finally 100% healthy and should be primed up for a big game against the Falcons. Please note, I do not advise using both Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook in the same lineup for your NFL DFS cash games (I never like to stack the passing and running game for a 50/50 style of DFS tournament).
Chris Carson ($5,700) – the Seattle Seahawks are currently a 10-point favorite at home this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. That screams 22+ touches for Chris Carson (and probably a touchdown or two). I love getting shares of Chris Carson this week, especially in cash games.
Nick Chubb ($6,400) – similar to Carson, I expect Cleveland running back Nick Chubb, to be quite busy on Sunday at home against the Titans. I do not love his price in comparison to Carson and Cook, so I’m not building many lineups with Nick Chubb in them at the moment. Regardless, he is absolutely a safe play with a high floor and maybe an even higher ceiling. There are a lot of mouths to feed in Cleveland this season, but Chubb should still be their number one option on offense.
Leonard Fournette ($6,100) – Fournette obviously comes with a lot of risk. You never know when he’s going to re-injure that ankle and head to the locker room, but when he’s on the field, he is going to be productive (especially against a Chiefs’ defense that will struggle to get stops). I don’t love Fournette in cash games, but he will be on the field for all three downs and heavily active in both the running and passing games. This is an excellent spot for a 150 all purpose yard game, with a touchdown or two.

Wide Receivers

Chris Godwin ($6,200) – I hate that Chris Godwin is my number one play at the wide receiver position for Week One DFS cash games, but his price is great and the matchup is even better. This San Francisco/Tampa Bay game is going to be a shootout, and Godwin will have a hefty role in that. As long as Jameis Winston is competent, Godwin should be in-store for a solid season opener.
Ste~~fon Diggs ($6,700) –~~ Diggs is better than Adam Thielen, sorry. We have mentioned multiple times that the Atlanta Falcons’ defense is a good one to target in DFS this week, so why not use arguably the best route runner in the NFL, who also happens to be Kirk Cousins’ favorite target in the red-zone? I have Diggs projected for six catches, 110 receiving yards, and a score. I have no problem if you’d rather use Diggs over the chalky Chris Godwin… I may even prefer it. Hamstring injury concerns.
Kenny Golladay ($6,300) – Volume, Volume, Volume. Matt Stafford absolutely peppers Golladay with targets when he needs to pass the ball and with a depleted Arizona secondary, the Lions should pass it often on Sunday. Golladay should line up all over the field and take advantage of a cakewalk matchup. Better yet, Arizona cornerback Patrick Peterson, is starting the season off with a suspension. There is absolutely no reason to fade Golladay in Week One.
Keenan Allen ($7,300) – Similar to Golladay, we all know how much Phil Rivers trusts Keenan Allen. This WR is PPR gold and I have him projected for eight catches for 115 yards. He is an excellent cash game and GPP play this week, and it doesn’t appear that many others in the industry are even considering rostering him this week.
Dede Westbrook ($4,800) – we need to save money again in at least one wide receiver spot. Westbrook is my number one choice for salary savings at the wide receiver position in my lineups for NFL DFS cash games. He has already built excellent chemistry in the preseason with new Quarterback Nick Foles. Assuming this game shoots out, Foles is going to look to Westbrook early and often in hopes that they can keep up with the prolific Kansas City Chiefs’ offense.
Cole Beasley ($3,600) – there is nothing sexy about rostering Cole Beasley in DFS, but he is damn-near free to plug into your cash game lineup. Josh Allen has been targeting Beasley in the middle of the field all preseason, and that should carry into Sunday when the Bills open their season up in New York against the Jets. All you need out of Beasley is five or more catches for 60-75 yards receiving for him to hit value.

Tight Ends

Travis Kelce ($7,100) – I don’t have to say much about Travis Kelce… he offers DFS players the highest floor at the tight end position and the highest ceiling. If you can afford him, lock him in.
George Kittle ($6,100) – get exposure to this Tampa Bay/San Francisco game! The receiving corps for the 49ers is rather banged up right now so Kittle is going to be incredibly active in the passing game in what should be a high-scoring affair on Sunday afternoon. I love getting shares of Kittle this week. I have Kelce projected slightly higher, but for the $1,000 discount, you cannot go wrong with Kittle, who I have projected as the number two tight-end on the slate (and no, I did not forget about Zach Ertz).
Evan Engram ($4,800) – I do not love this play, but someone other than Saquon Barkley has to produce on Sunday… Engram will be that guy. His price is solid, but not great. If you use Saquon, don’t use Engram in your cash game lineup.
Hunter Henry ($3,900) – How is he only $3,900? If you need to pay down at the tight-end position, Hunter Henry is your guy.

Defense/Special Teams

I simply play who I can afford and who I think is in a somewhat positive matchup in regards to acquiring fantasy points. These plays are not in any order of preference, just price (high-to-low).

Baltimore Ravens ($3,800)
Philadelphia Eagles ($3,600)
Dallas Cowboys ($3,500)
Cleveland Browns ($3,400)
Seattle Seahawks ($3,100)
Carolina Panthers & Miami Dolphins ($2,100)

Sample Lineup

QB: Jacoby Brissett

RB: Nick Chubb

RB: Dalvin Cook

WR: Chris Godwin

WR: Kenny Golladay

WR: Dede Westbrook

TE: Travis Kelce

FLEX: Chris Carson

DST: Seattle Seahawks

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