jason mezrahi 
We’ve got your NFL Week 16 DFS plays – the best RBs to use in the main slate, as well as some contrarian picks to win your GPPs!
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Week 16 DFS RunningBack – Cash Game Plays
Christian McCaffrey, CAR atIND
DK ($10,100) FD ($10,800)
McCaffrey resumes top dog cash game play of the week after a minorbobble of the crown in weeks 13 and 14. He posted his fourth-highest pointstotal of the season in Week 15 and is once again in a smash spot against astruggling Indy defense.
Chris Carson, SEA vs. ARI
DK ($8,500) FD ($8,200)
Carson doesn’t have much competition for touches anymoreand remains a fire-breathing, yard-churning monster the Seattle backfield. Thematchup here checks all the boxes for favorable, including opponent, probable gamescript and home field, He had 133 rushing yards and two scores in Week 15, andthere’s nothing to prevent him form a similar stat line facing the Cards rundefense.
Also consider:Joe Mixon, Devonta Freeman
Week 16 DFS RunningBack – GPP Plays
Mark Ingram, BAL at CLE
DK ($6,800) FD ($7,600)
I expect the Ravens to avenge the loss the Browns handed them earlier this season with heavy doses of Mark Ingram, who only had 12 cries and one catch in Week 4. Ingram cost $6,600 then and sputtered to just 9.1 DK points, but I’m expecting production twice that this week, as he should handle a few more red-zone touches and be part of the formula to put the game out of reach, The Browns defense is also pretty beat up.
Saquon Barkley, NYG at WAS
DK ($8,300) FD ($8,800)
Barkley’s price has come up, but it’s not outrageous yet – and Washingtonhasn’t had the pleasure of trying to stop Mr. Barkley yet this season. TheGiants were committed to getting him the ball in Week 15, and he responded with112 rushing yards and two scores (to go along with 5-31-0 receiving) and we canexpect positive results again this week. He’s fine for cash or GPP.
Also consider: Marlon Mack, Leonard Fournette, Alvin Kamara
Week 16 DFS RunningBack – Contrarian GPP Plays
Ezekiel Elliott, DAL at PHI
DK ($7,900) FD ($8,700)
Elliott gashed the Eagles defense for 111 rushing yards and a score in Week 7 and now faces them in a game that likely decides who wins the NFC East and sends the winner to the playoffs. Although the Eagles defense is usually more vulnerable to the passing game, even Jason Garrett can’t screw this up by eliminating the Zeke factor. It’s not a perfect spot for Zeke, but that’s usually when he surprises you with a monster game by catching a few extra passes and mixing in some big plays.
Austin Ekeler, LAC vs. OAK
DK ($6,100) FD (6,800)
Once again, we have a week where nobody is talking about Austin Ekeler, despite a favorable matchup against a division rival that could keep the game close. Last week, Ekeler still managed 10 fantasy points despite low usage and I’m betting he can thump the Raiders with a couple of game-breaking runs or catches. Ekeler’s Kamara-light skillset gives you a huge discount and about the same upside.
Also consider: Aaron Jones, Kenyan Drake
Week 16 DFS RunningBack – Value/Punt Plays
Melvin Gordon, LAC vs. OAK
DK ($5,600) FD ($7,000)
If it’s not Ekeler, it’ll be Gordon, who’s actually cheaper on DraftKings because of the PPR factor. Melvin stands to get a few extra goal-line/red zone carries this week and the Chargers, in general, should be in a good spot to score a few extra points facing a battered Raiders defensive unit. I’m less interested in FanDuel but his price on DK is a bargain.
Kerryon Johnson, DET at DEN
DK ($4,900) FD ($4,500)
Johnson just got activated, so this isn’t aplay for the faint of heart. But the Lions RB has been practicing the past fewweeks and hasn’t experienced any setbacks, and he regularly occupied the 10-20 fantasypoint range when he was healthy. You’re getting low ownership and a solid price(minimum on FD) on a back who could be in for a workhorse role in Week 16.
Additional plays: Phillip Lindsay, Patrick Laird, Dion Lewis (if Derrick Henry sits)
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This game should feature plenty of offense and both RBs should be in your MKF bets for this one, so pair Joe Mixon and Patrick Laird with DeVante Parker.
