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With an additional staff added to each convention’s playoffs, we’ve two completely different slates for Wildcard weekend. I’ll break down every of them game-by-game and provide you with my Pay-To-Play, Keep Away, and Worth Play for every place for every of the 2 cut up slates. Nonetheless, earlier than we try this enable me to present you my favourite performs on the mixed slate at every website too!
Full Wildcard Slate:
Listed here are my Full Wildcard Slate beneficial lineups.
At DK: $6.1K for Ben Roethlisberger, $14.5K for Jonathan Taylor and J.Ok. Dobbins, $5.5K for JuJu Smith-Schuster, $7.7K for Stefon Diggs, $5.4K for Marquise Brown, $3.4K for Tyler Higbee, $4.9K for J.D. McKissic at FLEX, and $2.4K for the Washington protection.
At FD: $7.5K for Huge Ben, $15.6K for Taylor and Dobbins, $7.1K for McLaurin, $8.7K for Diggs, $6.5K for JuJu, $5.4K for Higbee. $5.4K for McKissic at FLEX, and $3.7K for the Washington protection.
At Fanball (that includes SuperFlex): Josh Allen, Huge Ben at SF, Taylor, and McKissic at RB, Dobbins at FLEX, Diggs, JuJu, and Brown at WR, and Higbee at TE.
Saturday-Solely Slate:
Indianapolis Colts @ Buffalo Payments
Philip Rivers has a strong matchup right here, however he’s not the perfect QB among the many playoff groups. Luckily, his price ticket is amenable to utilization and he makes a pleasant choice if you wish to slot in all of the studs on the different positions. Josh Allen is the highest-priced choice on the slate and deservingly so. He’s the perfect combo of expertise stage and opposition move coverage-deficiency.
Buffalo is middle-of-the-pack towards the run, however have given up extra speeding TDs than receiving TDs to the place. Which means the highest-priced RB, Jonathan Taylor is borderline secure to play, however his cheaper backup Nyheim Hines (who’s extra concerned within the passing sport) is much less more likely to discover success right here. Indy has the perfect protection towards the run on the slate. Plus, Zack Moss and Devin Singletary are likely to vulture every others’ values. You possibly can ignore each of them this week.
Buffalo has really been pretty stingy towards opposing WRs. Nonetheless, WR1s have posted strong traces towards them periodically this yr and notably possession-style WR1s have had success. This places T.Y. Hilton into WR2 consideration, however I received’t dive deep for Zach Pascal or Michael Pittman as something greater than a punt-WR3. Indy has been rotten towards WRs for somewhat greater than a month now. Stefon Diggs is the straightforward WR1 on this slate. Cole Beasley (if he performs) and John Brown are additionally each nice WR2 choices in case you select to fade Diggs. I’m most likely not going to dig so far as Isaiah McKenzie besides in Showdown video games.
The Payments have one of many league’s worst defenses towards the TE place. Sadly, Indy makes use of a trio of TEs limiting their particular person worth. Jack Doyle has really out-targeted, out-caught, and reeled in additional receiving yards than Mo Alie-Cox and Trey Burton mixed during the last 4 video games. So, if I used to be going to succeed in for a cut price bin TE, it could be Doyle. As for Dawson Knox, I really like the expertise that he has however Indy has been elite towards TEs this yr. I wouldn’t waste {dollars} on him with the Buffalo WRs all being safer performs towards this protection. In fact, this additionally means ignore TD-dependent vulture Lee Smith as effectively.
Indy’s protection is excellent, however they’re dealing with the highest QB on the slate. You’ll find a greater choice. Buffalo faces an motionless QB in Rivers and so they have an inexpensive value on DK and an excellent value on FD. I like them very a lot.
Los Angeles Rams @ Seattle Seahawks
Assuming that Jared Goff performs, he makes a so-so begin towards a Seattle protection that he has already struggled towards twice this yr. Seattle supposedly has this dangerous protection however Goff has not thrown for a TD towards them in both contest. Plus, there’s a legit risk that Goff doesn’t play due to his thumb. John Wolford did little by means of the air final week with Cooper Kupp out. Wolford did nonetheless have success operating the ball and that’s one thing that Seattle has struggled with this yr. At his value (and assuming a return for Kupp), I’d nearly relatively play Wolford than Goff. After a meteoric begin to the season, Russell Wilson has accounted for 2 or fewer TDs in seven of his final eight video games. This included two video games towards the Rams throughout which he posted a complete of simply two TDs and a mean of 237 passing yards. At his value, he’s an keep away from for me.
Cam Akers is clearly the lead again for the Rams so long as he’s wholesome. He performed final week, however not very effectively. Nonetheless, assuming his worth and quantity, he’s a close to must-start at RB2 or FLEX. Darrell Henderson is out and Malcolm Brown is nothing greater than a C-O-P again, who’s TD-dependent. You possibly can keep away from him right here. Chris Carson is the highest choice for Seattle. He’s at all times a risk to lose carries as a result of coach’s whim, however he’s no worse than RB4 on the slate. Carlos Hyde missed final week as a result of a non-COVID sickness. Plus, he has fallen behind the returned Rashaad Penny on the contact chart. Even when Hyde performs, he belongs in your bench. Penny (and Alex Collins) might have some worth in Showdown, however keep away from them within the huge tourneys.
Cooper Kupp was out final week as a result of COVID. With the brief week, he will not be absolutely able to go for this sport (though he did get activated on Wednesday). Even when he does play, I’d be cautious of utilizing him as greater than a WR2 at his value. Robert Woods is a a lot better WR2 choice and even Josh Reynolds makes a safer per-dollar play at WR3. Van Jefferson was focused eight instances with Kupp out and with Wolford at QB. If Goff is out once more, Jefferson might be a punt-WR3. Nonetheless, if Goff begins, I consider he trusts Woods and Reynolds extra. Final week was a Tyler Lockett week. Meaning he will be accomplished prevented this week. He has by no means had consecutive huge video games. Usually following considered one of his huge video games he posts a line of 4-36-0. Jalen Ramsey has held DK Metcalf in examine for the primary two video games this yr. Possibly the third time is the appeal. I nonetheless don’t love the thought of enjoying him at this value. He’s a contrarian play at greatest. David Moore might be the only option amongst Seattle WRs this week. At his value, he’s a good punt-WR3. Freddie Swain is simply too deep of a dive for this sport.
Tyler Higbee fared effectively in each of the sooner conferences between these groups. He additionally has outproduced Gerald Everett during the last 4 weeks. On the skinny slate, he’s no worse than TE3. Everett can most likely be prevented besides in Showdown video games. Greg Olsen missed Week 17 as a result of his foot damage. He didn’t do a lot when he returned in Week 16 both. I’d move on him right here. Jacob Hollister and Will Dissly have cut up the workload for the Seahawks. Hollister has seen extra targets lately so he’s a secure alternative at TE4 or TE5. Dissly can also be a usable punt-TE.
The Rams’ DK value is rather more interesting than their FD value. They’re nonetheless dealing with Seattle for the third time this yr, so I’d be somewhat hesitant relying on an enormous sport from them. The Seahawks are less expensive, and if Wolford will get the beginning, they are going to be extremely popular. Making them arduous to fade.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Washington Soccer Group
Tampa Tom Brady has regarded like an absolute stud the final couple of weeks. He should have discovered the Fountain of Youth. This, nonetheless, can be a strong take a look at for the previous man. Washington has arguably the perfect defensive entrance in soccer. Additionally they have a move protection that has allowed the fewest passing yards and 5 extra INTs than passing TDs. Brady has confronted solely three top-10 move defenses this yr (Carolina, the Bears, and the Rams). In these three video games, he has thrown for a complete of solely 686-4. I hate to say it however I’ll have much less publicity right here than I most likely ought to. Alex Smith will get to face a staff that’s a lot simpler to throw towards. At his value, I like him so much. Though the staff says they could rotate in Taylor Heinecke.
Operating the ball must be simpler for Tampa than throwing it. That mentioned, Washington isn’t any slouch towards the run both. Ronald Jones remains to be a fairly strong RB2 choice, regardless that he wasn’t used in any respect within the passing sport final week. Leonard Fournette is as soon as once more only a passing-down again. I don’t anticipate TB to be far behind at any level on this sport, so he can be nearly ineffective until Jones coughs up a fumble early. Tampa can also be elite towards the run. This could scare Antonio Gibson homeowners. He isn’t a rotten choice, however J.D. McKissic is the stud play right here. He’s practically a must-start this week since Tampa has allowed essentially the most RB receptions this yr. At his value, he’s principally a cheat code.
Mike Evans’ MRI confirmed no main injury, so he could return this week. I’m not relying on it. That regarded rather more extreme. If he performs, it might simply be as a decoy. Thus making him TD-dependent. At his value, that’s ineffective. I nearly hope he doesn’t play. Then at the very least Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown could be safer performs. It nonetheless isn’t an excellent matchup for any of them. Primarily based on costs, Brown is the most secure as a WR2 pivot. If Evans is out, you could possibly additionally see Scotty Miller or Tyler Johnson get some play. Neither has achieved a lot since Brown’s arrival, so I would depart them for Showdown play. Terry McLaurin will battle Stefon Diggs for WR1 on this slate. I firmly help enjoying each of them. Each of the Simses are choices at WR3, however I wouldn’t use both of them if I’m additionally utilizing McLaurin.
Rob Gronkowski has been TD-dependent a lot of the second half of the yr. If Evans is out, that makes him a goal-line risk this week. Even when Evans performs, Gronk will get to tackle a Washington protection that has been very TE-friendly. I really like his DK value rather more than his FD value, however I’ve zero points with enjoying him on both of them. Logan Thomas appears to be like like the subsequent nice TE stud. It’s a disgrace that he’s already 29 years previous. Tampa Bay has really been worse towards the place than every other staff on this slate besides Buffalo. His value isn’t egregious, in case you can afford it do it.
Most weeks, I’d help Tampa’s protection. This week, I don’t love their value level. At their value, the WFT protection is likely to be the sensible play, even towards a QB that the league’s refs don’t enable to be sacked.
Listed here are my Saturday-Solely Slate beneficial lineups.
At DK: $7.5K for Josh Allen, $13K for Jonathan Taylor and Cam Akers, $6.3K for Terry McLaurin, $7.7K for Stefon Diggs, $3.1K for Van Jefferson, $4.9K for Logan Thomas, $4.8K for J.D. McKissic at FLEX, and $2.4K for the Washington protection.
At FD: $9K for Allen, $14.9K for Taylor and Akers, $7.1K for McLaurin, $8.7K for Diggs, $4.8K for Josh Reynolds, $6.4K for Thomas. $5.4K for McKissic at FLEX, and $3.7K for the Washington protection.
At Fanball (that includes SuperFlex): Allen, Philip Rivers at SF, Akers, and Taylor at RB, McKissic at FLEX, McLaurin, Diggs, and T.Y. Hilton at WR, and Thomas at TE.
Quarterback
| DraftKings | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | $7,500 | $9,000 |
| Tom Brady | $6,900 | $8,000 |
| Russell Wilson | $6,600 | $7,400 |
| Jared Goff | $6,000 | $7,000 |
| Philip Rivers | $5,400 | $6,900 |
| Alex Smith | $5,100 | $6,500 |
| John Wolford | $4,900 | $6,200 |
| Taylor Heinicke | $4,100 | $5,000 |
Saturday technique – Josh Allen, Philip Rivers, and Alex Smith (if he begins) would be the three I play essentially the most. If John Wolford will get the beginning, I’ll throw out a few lineups on DK.
Pay to Play:
Josh Allen, Payments vs. IND ($7,500 DK, $9,000 FD)
Over the past month, Indianapolis has been the worst staff of those six towards the move. Josh Allen is driving excessive going into the playoffs after torching an in any other case very robust Miami move protection in Week 17.
Keep Away:
Russell Wilson, Seahawks vs. LAR ($6,600 DK, $7,400 FD) Russell Wilson has achieved little or no within the two earlier conferences between these groups. He additionally has been chilly basically since halfway by means of the yr. If I wished a pivot from Alen, I’d use Tom Brady for just some bucks extra.
Worth Play:
Alex Smith, Soccer Group vs. TB ($5,100 DK, $6,500 FD)
Alex Smith is my favourite stacking choice at QB. I intend to get as a lot entry to Terry McLaurin, J.D. McKissic, and Logan Thomas as my checking account will enable. Rostering these three, it solely is sensible that I take advantage of their QB too. Operating towards TB Is tough so this sport will fall onto Alex’s shoulders. In fact, proper now it’s doable that Smith may not begin. If that’s the case use, Philip Rivers, as an alternative.
Operating Again
| DraftKings | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | $7,900 | $8,800 |
| Chris Carson | $5,900 | $7,000 |
| Antonio Gibson | $5,700 | $6,200 |
| Ronald Jones | $5,500 | $6,700 |
| Cam Akers | $5,100 | $6,100 |
| J.D. McKissic | $4,800 | $5,400 |
| Nyheim Hines | $4,700 | $5,600 |
| Zack Moss | $4,600 | $5,500 |
| Leonard Fournette | $4,500 | $5,200 |
| Carlos Hyde | $4,400 | $5,000 |
| Devin Singletary | $4,300 | $5,300 |
| Malcolm Brown | $4,100 | $4,900 |
| Rashaad Penny | $4,000 | $4,800 |
Saturday technique Jonathan Taylor is the straightforward RB1, however RB2 is somewhat nearer between Chris Carson, Ronald Jones, and Cam Akers. J.D. McKissic is the straightforward FLEX play this week, and he might be your RB2 in case you use a fourth WR.
Pay to Play:
Jonathan Taylor, Colts @ BUF ($7,900 DK, $8,800 FD)
The value is excessive for Jonathan Taylor this week following his blow up in Week 17. Nonetheless, he’s the most secure choice on the docket and the Payments are simply so-so towards the run. You’ve gotten cash to spend. That is the apparent place to spend it.
Keep Away:
Antonio Gibson, Redskins vs. TB ($5,700 DK, $6,200 FD)
Tampa could be very arduous to run the ball towards, and there’s little likelihood that the WFT will lead considerably at any level on this sport. This implies a lot of the Washington operating sport will undergo our Worth Play and never Antonio Gibson
Worth Play:
J.D. McKissic, Soccer Group vs. TB ($4,800 DK, $5,400 FD)
Tampa has allowed essentially the most RB receptions this season. That’s J.D. McKissic’s position for the Soccer Group from Washington. There’s a very actual likelihood that he hauls in double-digit passes right here.
Huge Receiver
| DraftKings | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | $7,700 | $8,700 |
| Chris Godwin | $7,000 | $7,800 |
| Tyler Lockett | $6,900 | $6,800 |
| DK Metcalf | $6,700 | $6,900 |
| Mike Evans | $6,500 | $7,600 |
| Terry McLaurin | $6,300 | $7,100 |
| Robert Woods | $6,200 | $6,700 |
| Antonio Brown | $6,100 | $6,500 |
| Cooper Kupp | $6,000 | $6,400 |
| Cole Beasley | $5,300 | $6,000 |
| T.Y. Hilton | $5,000 | $6,200 |
| John Brown | $4,700 | $5,700 |
| Gabriel Davis | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Cam Sims | $3,900 | $4,900 |
| Zach Pascal | $3,700 | $5,300 |
| Josh Reynolds | $3,600 | $4,800 |
| Michael Pittman | $3,500 | $5,100 |
| Scotty Miller | $3,400 | $4,700 |
| Isaiah McKenzie | $3,300 | $4,900 |
| Van Jefferson | $3,100 | $4,700 |
| David Moore | $3,000 | $4,700 |
| Freddie Swain | $3,000 | $4,600 |
| Steven Sims | $3,000 | $4,600 |
| Tyler Johnson | $3,000 | $4,600 |
Saturday technique – Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin must be your high two WR decisions. If doable roster them each. Robert Woods, Antonio Brown, and T.Y. Hilton could be my WR2 pivots. I might see utilizing Cole Beasley or John Brown at WR2 as effectively (however provided that you don’t use Diggs). Select between Josh Reynolds or Van Jefferson at WR3, or take into account one of many Soccer Group WRs, in case you don’t use McLaurin.
Pay to Play:
Stefon Diggs, Payments vs. IND ($7,700 DK, $8,700 FD)
Indy is abysmal towards WRs. They’re notably dangerous towards WR1s. Stefon Diggs has develop into some of the dependable WRs in soccer. Benefit from the obvious stack on the slate and hook Diggs up with Allen to lock up some cash.
Keep Away:
Tyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. LAR ($6,900 DK, $6,800 FD) Tyler Lockett has by no means had a blowup efficiency in back-to-back video games. I’ve zero causes to assume it can begin right here towards the elite Rams’ move protection. I don’t like DK Metcalf shadowed by Jalen Ramsey both, however I’ve extra religion in Metcalf’s pure skill. Higher but simply keep away from each of them.
Worth Play:
Josh Reynolds, Rams @ SEA ($3,600 DK, $4,800 FD)
Even previous to Cooper Kupp’s COVID prognosis, Josh Reynolds was beginning to develop into extra concerned within the Rams’ offense. Now he will get to face the worst protection within the league by way of receptions allowed to WRs and the third-worst in receiving yards allowed to WRs. If Kupp is a no-go this additional boosts each Reynolds and Van Jefferson’s possibilities to have a giant sport.
Tight Finish
| DraftKings | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Thomas | $4,900 | $6,400 |
| Rob Gronkowski | $3,900 | $6,000 |
| Tyler Higbee | $3,400 | $5,400 |
| Dawson Knox | $3,200 | $4,900 |
| Gerald Everett | $3,000 | $4,600 |
| Jack Doyle | $2,900 | $4,500 |
| Trey Burton | $2,800 | $4,700 |
| Cameron Brate | $2,800 | $4,500 |
| Jacob Hollister | $2,700 | $4,700 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | $2,600 | $4,300 |
| Will Dissly | $2,600 | $4,400 |
| Greg Olsen | $2,500 | $4,300 |
| Lee Smith | $2,500 | $4,200 |
Saturday technique – The choice ought to seemingly come right down to Logan Thomas or Rob Gronkowski. The one different gamers I really feel secure utilizing are Tyler Higbee or Jack Doyle.
Pay to Play:
Logan Thomas, Soccer Group vs. TB ($4,900 DK, $6,400 FD)
Since Week 13, Logan Thomas ranks second in TE targets and third in TE receiving yards. In the meantime, Tampa is permitting a mean of 8-52-0.75 to the place over their final 4 contests.
Keep Away:
Dawson Knox, Payments vs. IND ($3,200 DK, $4,900 FD)
Dawson Knox has the worst matchup of any of the TE1s on the docket. I really like him in actuality, however there isn’t a likelihood I’m actively enjoying him over Thomas, Rob Gronkowski, Tyler Higbee, or Jack Doyle.
Worth Play:
Jack Doyle, Colts @ BUF ($2,900 DK, $4,500 FD)
Buffalo has allowed eight TE scores, however extra importantly, they’ve given up the second-most receptions and second-most receiving yards to the place. Jack Doyle has been the clear chief within the Indy TE room during the last month, so if it is advisable shave some cash take into account him on DK.
Sunday-Solely Slate:
Baltimore Ravens @ Tennessee Titans
There are 4 excellent move defenses on this slate. Tennessee isn’t considered one of them. They’re simply as dangerous towards the run too. Lamar Jackson is healthier along with his legs than his arm, however he’s no worse than QB2 on this slate. Ryan Tannehill has lit up dangerous defenses, however his numbers versus good defenses are pedestrian. This included a 259-2 line earlier this yr versus Baltimore.
Baltimore has been utilizing J.Ok. Dobbins as extra of a function RB lately and towards this protection, he must be penciled in as considered one of your starters. Gus Edwards can be utilized as a money-saving FLEX choice in case you don’t use Dobbins. Accidents have performed an element, however Mark Ingram is usually out of the playbook. Over the past 12 weeks, he has 30 touches. Don’t even look his approach, until each Dobbins and Gus are dominated out earlier than Sunday. For Tennessee, the RB place is Derrick Henry. Of their earlier assembly, the Titans didn’t maintain again on giving Henry carries. In actual fact, they simply stored feeding him (29 complete touches) till he had an inexpensive stat line. In that sport, the remainder of the RB room totaled two touches. His price ticket could be very excessive, so will probably be robust to slot in budget-wise. Nonetheless, he has slate-breaking potential anytime he performs. I’m not placing any inventory in Jeremy McNichols this week.
Except Marquise Brown, the entire different Ravens’ WRs are TD dependent. Miles Boykin has three TDs during the last 5 video games on precisely 5 catches (one per sport). Dez Bryant has two catches during the last three video games and each went for TDs. Devin Duvernay has two catches complete during the last 5 video games. None of these three is price greater than a dart throw in Showdown contests. Brown, however, has six or extra targets in all however 4 video games. He has been counted on much more lately as Lamar Jackson has began to get on the identical web page as him. He has six scores during the last six weeks, so at this value (and towards this ghastly protection), it could be silly to not use him as a WR2/WR3. Tennessee has two dependable WRs in A.J. Brown and Corey Davis. Davis bested Brown in each class within the earlier assembly, however Brown acquired the only real WR rating. Principally, one of many two has blown up every week, however there have solely been a few weeks all season the place they’ve each put up enormous numbers. Brown has 11 scores during the last 13 video games, so he’s positively the safer choice, however contemplating the worth distinction, I are likely to favor utilizing Davis right here.
The Titans have solely allowed two TE scores within the six video games since they confronted the Ravens. That mentioned, in that sport, Mark Andrews went off for 5-96-1. Sadly, Andrews has just one TD since that sport. Nonetheless, he has put up cheap receptions and yardage numbers. He’s far and away essentially the most gifted TE on the slate. His DK value is low sufficient to contemplate, however I can’t go $7K on FD. Coming into the season, Jonnu Smith was a favourite sleeper amongst fantasy analysts. He scored of their earlier assembly, however he additionally had solely 4 catches. In actual fact, he has solely topped 4 catches one time since Week 5. I really feel there are higher choices on this value vary. Neither Anthony Firkser nor Geoff Swaim has achieved a lot the final 5 weeks, so you possibly can fade them.
The Ravens’ protection is elite, however I really feel there are higher matchups to focus on. Utilizing the Titans’ protection is monetary suicide.
Chicago Bears @ New Orleans Saints
Since returning to the beginning position, Mitchell Trubisky has three video games the place he has netted three touchdowns in every. Within the different three video games, he has a complete of simply two scores. New Orleans’ move protection is markedly higher than once they began the yr, so I’m not overly excited for Trubisky right here. Nonetheless, Nick Foles netted 272-2 towards them earlier this yr, and I’d fathom that the majority fantasy analysts would belief Mitchell greater than Nick proper now. Drew Brees has three scores in two of the three begins since getting back from damage. Within the different begin, he topped 300 passing yards however he didn’t throw a rating. In fact, that was as a result of Alvin Kamara went ham versus the Vikings that week. It’s positively simpler to beat the Bears by means of the air than on the bottom, plus Brees could get Michael Thomas again. I’d rank him QB3/4 on this slate. Taysom Hill is the wildcard right here. His value is reasonable sufficient to make use of in SF, however you can’t throw away your QB slot on him in single-QB lineups.
David Montgomery has been a beast the second half of the season. Just one participant in all of soccer has extra scrimmage yards since Week 12 (that’s Derrick Henry). Montgomery is cheaper than Henry this week making him a good pivot. That mentioned, New Orleans is elite towards the run. Of their earlier assembly, Montgomery simply barely topped 100 complete yards. The Saints ought to get their RB room again this week after lacking all of them final week. Alvin Kamara would be the greatest threat to return, and towards a troublesome run protection, his play isn’t elite. He had a ton of targets and receptions of their earlier assembly, however that was with out Michael Thomas or Emmanuel Sanders. If I used to be gonna select a high-priced man this week, I want Henry. Latavius Murray is formally off the COVID record, so he’ll get the most important enhance if Kamara misses one other sport or is restricted. Plus, he has standalone worth even when Kamara performs. At his decreased value, I really like him as a FLEX play. Ty Montgomery ought to transfer again to WR this week, but when Kamara can’t go he is likely to be a sneaky Showdown play.
Allen Robinson is an excellent WR however he’ll face a troublesome task going up towards Marshon Lattimore. He scored within the earlier contest, however his value is simply too excessive contemplating the participant pool. Darnell Mooney scored within the earlier sport and had an enormous efficiency final week, however he’s coping with an ankle damage and should not play. If he can’t go, each Anthony Miller and Javon Wims enter the WR3 dialog. I wouldn’t suggest both of them although if Mooney performs. If Darnell is wholesome sufficient to go, he makes an actual severe consideration for WR3 as effectively. Cordarelle Patterson is a risk to attain any time he touches the ball. Sadly, he’s not on the sector a lot if David Montgomery is wholesome. I’ll move on him right here. Michael Thomas is at all times an elite play when he’s on the sector. He hasn’t been there so much this yr, however when he has, he has fared effectively. In a blase area of WRs, you possibly can take into account him as a WR1 pivot. If Thomas performs he’ll steal targets from Jared Cook dinner and Kamara, not Emmanuel Sanders. Sanders makes a secure WR2 play whether or not Thomas fits up or not. Marquez Callaway will be thought of as a WR3 if Thomas is a no-go. I’m not going any deeper although.
It appears as if once I play Cole Kmet, Jimmy Graham scores – and vice/versa. This bizarre convergence has value me a few thousand {dollars} this final month. My cash is on Graham this week within the revenge sport, so everybody else ought to load Kmet into your lineup. Jared Cook dinner has an excellent matchup and a extra cheap FD value than Mark Andrews. I’m simply involved that if Thomas returns, Cook dinner fades into oblivion once more. Adam Trautman can be excellent…subsequent yr.
Chicago’s protection is a sneaky play right here in that I really feel they are going to be under-owned. In the meantime, New Orleans will seemingly be the most well-liked play. I don’t like that value on a slate with numerous strong defenses to select from.
Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Baker Mayfield in his first post-season begin at Pittsburgh isn’t an optimum play. He will get the good thing about no Joe Haden, however he did nothing final week versus Pittsburgh and even much less of their prior assembly. In actual fact, Baker has by no means topped 200 passing yards or 2 passing TDs towards Pittsburgh. Mason Rudolph regarded like a stud towards Cleveland final week. I anticipate Ben Roethlisberger to go bonkers right here. Ben didn’t should do a lot of their earlier contest as Pittsburgh ran wild on Cleveland. Since then, the Browns have advanced right into a staff that’s significantly higher towards the run than the move. I really really feel with the week off, Huge Ben could end as QB1 on this slate. At worst he’ll find yourself as Qb3.
Pittsburgh hasn’t been good towards the run for practically two months now. In the meantime, Nick Chubb has scored eight instances within the final eight video games. Very similar to David Montgomery, the worth for Chubb makes him barely extra interesting than Kamara or Henry. Additionally, very like Latavius Murray, Kareem Hunt is a near-perfect FLEX play. James Conner hasn’t topped 100 yards speeding since his Week 6 contest towards the Browns. A part of this is because of damage, and an element is because of COVID, sadly, most of it is because of Pittsburgh completely abandoning the run. Cleveland is nice towards the run, so it is a arduous move for me, as is Benny Snell.
Jarvis Landry has been a jack of all trades lately. He can run a TD in. He can catch a bunch of passes and reel in a TD reception. He even has been identified to throw the occasional TD move. The matchup isn’t excellent (even with out Haden), however his quantity at all times places him in play at WR2. Rashard Higgins has been a strong producer since Odell Beckham’s damage. His value can also be actually interesting. I like him as a pivot at WR2/3. Donovan Peoples-Jones is sort of website minimal, however his utilization is middling and I don’t assume that Mayfield will produce sufficient passing offense to make him related this week. Plus, he’s battling a concussion and may not even play. Even when Jones doesn’t play, I’m not digging deeper right here. I really like Pittsburgh’s receiver corps this week. The one arduous half can be deciding which one to make use of. Primarily based on value and up to date utilization, I’m leaning Diontae Johnson or JuJu Smith-Schuster. That mentioned, I wouldn’t blame anybody utilizing Chase Claypool right here and even James Washington. JuJu and Diontae are each within the WR1 vary and Claypool is a WR2 chance. Washington is extra of a punt-WR3. It may be famous that Claypool has scored in each video games versus Cleveland this yr.
Austin Hooper has three TDs in his final 5 video games. This features a rating versus Pittsburgh final week. He is a superb choice at TE on each websites in case you don’t pay up for Andrews. I don’t like David Njoku as a result of he isn’t used sufficient. I’d have extra curiosity in Harrison Bryant however he could miss the sport as a result of COVID. If Eric Ebron returns from the COVID record to play this week I really like him on DK at his value. Vance McDonald was serviceable in his stead final weekend, however he doesn’t have the upside of Ebron.
The Browns’ protection isn’t the worst choice, particularly if Huge Ben is rusty or nonetheless dinged up. I’m shopping for Ben for a giant sport although, so I hope that the Browns’ protection finally ends up being a bust. Pittsburgh’s protection is my favourite play of the week (regardless that they’re somewhat pricier). Baker will get a tough playoff introduction, particularly with the staff’s coaches coping with COVID.
Listed here are my Sunday-only Slate beneficial lineups.
At DK: $6.1K for Ben Roethlisberger, $15.8K for Derrick Henry and J.Ok. Dobbins, $5.5K for JuJu Smith-Schuster, $5K for Emmanuel Sanders, $3.9K for Darnell Mooney (if he performs – in any other case Anthony Miller), $3.7K for Eric Ebron, $6.9K for David Montgomery at FLEX, and $2.8K for the Bears’ protection.
At FD: $7.5K for Huge Ben, $17K for Henry and Dobbins, $6.5K for JuJu, $6.3K for Marquise Brown, $5.4K or much less for Mooney or Miller, $5.1K for Jimmy Graham. $8.4K for Montgomery at FLEX, and $3.7K for the Bears’ protection.
At Fanball (that includes SuperFlex): Lamar Jackson, Huge Ben at SF, Henry, and Dobbins at RB, Montgomery at FLEX, JuJu, Brown, and Mooney/Miller at WR, and Graham at TE.
Quarterback
| DraftKings | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | $7,800 | $9,300 |
| Ryan Tannehill | $6,600 | $8,200 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | $6,100 | $7,500 |
| Drew Brees | $5,700 | $7,800 |
| Baker Mayfield | $5,400 | $6,700 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | $5,300 | $6,900 |
| Taysom Hill | $5,000 | $5,500 |
Sunday technique – Lamar Jackson and Ben Roethlisberger are my high two decisions on Sunday. Plus, I’m involved about low factors within the Chicago vs. New Orleans sport. You possibly can take into account Taysom Hill in SF contests however not in common 1-QB contests.
Pay to Play:
Lamar Jackson, Ravens @ TEN ($7,800 DK, $9,300 FD)
Tennessee has allowed the fourth-most passing yards and the second-most passing TDs. Now, Lamar Jackson isn’t going to be confused for an elite passer, however towards this protection, he ought to throw for 275-2. Then the 75-100 speeding yards and any speeding scores are gravy.
Keep Away:
Ryan Tannehill, Titans vs. BAL ($6,600 DK, $8,200 FD) Ryan Tannehill has fared effectively versus dangerous move defenses however he has been mediocre towards high quality defenses. Baltimore positively qualifies as high quality. Of their earlier assembly, Tannehill completed with 259-2. That’s respectable however not $8.2K price.
Worth Play:
Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers vs. CLE ($6,100 DK, $7,500 FD) The FD value hardly qualifies as a price however his DK value is correct in that vary. Plus, it doesn’t matter what his FD value is that if he’s going to realize 3X. Cleveland has the second-worst passing protection on this slate. They even allowed Ben Roethlisberger’s backup Mason Rudolph to look legit final week. Except the climate turns into a problem, I’ve Ben at 325-3.
Operating Again
| DraftKings | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | $9,200 | $10,200 |
| Alvin Kamara | $8,500 | $9,000 |
| David Montgomery | $6,900 | $8,400 |
| Nick Chubb | $6,700 | $7,700 |
| J.Ok. Dobbins | $6,600 | $6,800 |
| James Conner | $5,000 | $6,200 |
| Kareem Hunt | $4,800 | $5,900 |
| Latavius Murray | $4,500 | $5,400 |
| Gus Edwards | $4,400 | $5,700 |
| Benny Snell | $4,200 | $5,000 |
| Ty Montgomery | $4,100 | $4,900 |
| Jeremy McNichols | $4,000 | $4,600 |
| Mark Ingram | $4,000 | $5,100 |
Sunday technique I don’t blame you for enjoying Derick Henry. Even in a subpar matchup, he’ll seemingly submit 125-1. Nonetheless, that value is so excessive. David Montgomery and Nick Chubb even have simply ‘aight matchups, however their salaries are significantly higher. Then we’ve J.Ok. Dobbins, who’s the perfect worth on the slate regardless that he’s among the many higher-priced guys. You’ll use two of that foursome in some combo. In case you take your FLEX from this place take into account Kareem Hunt or Latavius Murray.
Pay to Play:
Derrick Henry, Titans vs. BAL ($9,200 DK, $10,200 FD)
The value is larger than I would really like for Derrick Henry. Baltimore has an elite run protection, however they are often overwhelmed by repetition. That’s what Derrick Henry did to them final time. He acquired so many carries that quantity alone carried him to 2X worth. Count on a repeat right here with 125-1. If you’re going to pay up know that that is what you might be most likely going to get. Then you definitely will be pleasantly shocked if he rips off a second lengthy rating. In actuality, I personally want to pay up for David Montgomery or Nick Chubb, trigger they’re each cheaper. Nonetheless, their remaining numbers received’t be decidedly larger than Henry’s.
Keep Away:
Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. CHI ($8,500 DK, $9,000 FD)
Alvin Kamara missed final week as a result of COVID. His greatest hope is that he clears COVID protocol on Sunday previous to the sport. That signifies that he may have gotten zero contact work in at the very least two weeks. He even has to observe this week nearly. There may be additionally the prospect that he doesn’t clear on Sunday. If that occurs, Latavius Murray turns into an easy-peasy FLEX play. Of their earlier assembly, Kamara saved a mediocre speeding line with an absurd quantity of targets as a result of each Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders have been out. Each will seemingly go well with up this week. Mix that with the common workload share with Murray and the objective line vultures from Taysom Hill, then throw on this ridiculously high-salary and no observe. There is no such thing as a likelihood that Kamara returns a sizeable worth.
Worth Play:
J.Ok. Dobbins, Ravens @ TEN ($6,600 DK, $6,800 FD)
Tennessee is dangerous towards the run, dangerous towards the move, dangerous towards the whole lot. J.Ok. Dobbins’ price ticket doesn’t learn like your typical worth play, however he has the best authentic alternative to return 3X+ with none outdoors concerns. He must be at considered one of your RB slots on each the Sunday slate and the Full slate.
Huge Receiver
| DraftKings | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | $7,000 | $8,400 |
| Allen Robinson | $6,500 | $7,200 |
| Michael Thomas | $6,300 | $6,800 |
| Diontae Johnson | $6,200 | $7,000 |
| Jarvis Landry | $5,800 | $6,600 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | $5,500 | $6,500 |
| Marquise Brown | $5,400 | $6,300 |
| Chase Claypool | $5,200 | $6,100 |
| Emmanuel Sanders | $5,000 | $6,200 |
| Corey Davis | $4,800 | $6,400 |
| Rashard Higgins | $4,100 | $5,500 |
| Darnell Mooney | $3,900 | $5,400 |
| Willie Snead | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Miles Boykin | $3,400 | $5,000 |
| Anthony Miller | $3,300 | $4,700 |
| Donovan Peoples-Jones | $3,200 | $4,800 |
| Marquez Callaway | $3,100 | $4,900 |
| Cameron Batson | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Cordarelle Patterson | $3,000 | $4,900 |
| Devin Duvernay | $3,000 | $4,700 |
| Dez Bryant | $3,000 | $4,900 |
| James Washington | $3,000 | $5,100 |
| Javon Wims | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Kalif Raymond | $3,000 | $4,500 |
Sunday technique – This isn’t an excellent slate for WRs. Select one of many Steelers (I like to recommend JuJu Smith-Schuster and pair him with two of Marquise Brown, Jarvis Landy, Michael Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Corey Davis, Anthony Miller, or Darnell Mooney.
Pay to Play:
JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers vs. CLE ($5,500 DK, $6,500 FD)
Clearly, it’s arduous to find out which Steelers’ WR(s) will go off every week. Luckily, each Diontae Johnson and JuJu Smith-Schuster have been getting it achieved over the second half of the season. JuJu is a couple of dollars cheaper so, he’s my alternative between the 2, however each are nice pay-up choices this week.
Keep Away:
A.J. Brown, Titans vs. BAL ($7,000 DK, $8,400 FD) A.J. Brown’s wage outweighs his potential return this week. On a slate with a number of respectable WR performs however no true studs, it doesn’t make sense to pay up for Brown towards the Ravens’ protection. His ceiling simply isn’t that a lot larger than any of the second-tier guys, regardless of his value being significantly larger particularly on FD. Brown will most likely rating a TD right here. He has been on a scoring heater all yr, however I simply don’t see the quantity or yardage numbers being there this week.
Worth Play:
Darnell Mooney, Bears @ NOS ($3,900 DK, $5,400 FD) or Anthony Miller, Bears @ NOS ($3,300 DK, $4,700 FD) One in every of these two will profit from Marshon Lattimore shadowing Allen Robinson. Anthony Miller regarded nice down the stretch final yr and Darnell Mooney has regarded nice down the stretch this yr. Mooney sustained an ankle damage late final week. If he’s good to go, he’s the play. If he’s questionable up till the sport time, then Miller is the play. Each are low cost sufficient to supply 3X worth, however Mooney is the popular choice.
Tight Finish
| DraftKings | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | $5,200 | $7,000 |
| Jared Cook dinner | $4,600 | $5,900 |
| Austin Hooper | $3,900 | $5,400 |
| Eric Ebron | $3,700 | $5,500 |
| Jimmy Graham | $3,300 | $5,100 |
| Jonnu Smith | $3,200 | $5,200 |
| Cole Kmet | $3,000 | $5,300 |
| Vance McDonald | $2,900 | $4,500 |
| David Njoku | $2,800 | $4,600 |
| Anthony Firkser | $2,700 | $4,400 |
| Harrison Bryant | $2,600 | $4,700 |
| Adam Trautman | $2,500 | $4,300 |
| Geoff Swaim | $2,500 | $4,200 |
Sunday technique – Mark Andrews and Austin Hooper are the perfect performs on the slate. Jared Cook dinner is an inexpensive pivot primarily based on the matchup, however he could lose targets to a returning Michael Thomas. Eric Ebron additionally has a good matchup however he’s questionable. Jimmy Graham will get the revenge sport narrative, however he has to share appears to be like with Cole Kmet. If Ebron is out you should use Vance McDonald as a punt play.
Pay to Play:
Mark Andrews, Ravens @ TEN ($5,200 DK, $7,000 FD) Tennessee has been respectable towards TEs, however Mark Andrews really posted an excellent line towards them again in Week 11. Andrews is clearly the most secure play on the place this week, however his FD value is somewhat larger than I would really like.
Keep Away:
Jared Cook dinner, Saints vs. CHI ($4,600 DK, $5,900 FD)
That is really matchup for Jared Cook dinner. He simply falls into the class of the costliest participant on the record with a purpose for concern. The priority being the return of Michael Thomas. Within the six video games mid-season when Michael Thomas beforehand returned from his damage, Cook dinner had a complete of solely NINE catches.
Worth Play:
Jimmy Graham, Bears @ NO ($3,300 DK, $5,100 FD)
It’s a revenge sport for Jimmy Graham towards a NO protection that has been among the many leagues’ worst at permitting TE scores. In fact, Graham will most likely cut up touches with Cole Kmet, so don’t anticipate an enormous statistical line. That mentioned, you already know that Chicago will do the whole lot of their energy to get Graham a rating right here.
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