FanDuel is a weekly fantasy game that allows you to start a quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, a tight end, a kicker and a defense for a fixed price. Each player has a set value, in which you’ll select to fill out the required lineup.
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Every week I have a couple of lineups that I kick around each week, just to get a public feel for which players each individual likes for the week. Here are a couple of sneak peeks at a lineup that I am kicking around.
Team 1:
QB: Robert Griffin III, v. Tampa Bay ($7,400)
Robert Griffin III has managed 15.44 fantasy points on FanDuel last week against the Minnesota Vikings, who have allowed the 4th fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks so far this season. This week, Robert Griffin III gets a favorable matchup against Tampa Bay at home. Tampa Bay has allowed at least two touchdowns to all opposing quarterbacks in each of their road games so far this season. Even if RG3 stays in the pocket, he should stay relevant in a good matchup.
RB: Le’Veon Bell, at Tennessee ($8,600)
Le’Veon Bell hasn’t played well recently, but he has a great matchup against Tennessee this week. The Titans have allowed the 6th most fantasy points to opposing running backs so far this season. I love Le’Veon Bell this week because I think the Steelers are going to use this game as a chance to develop their ground game and prepare for the cold weather that they will be headed back to. I’m not saying he gets 30 touches, but I think 20 touches and a couple touchdowns wouldn’t come as a surprise.
RB: Jeremy Hill, at New Orleans ($6,500)
Jeremy Hill actually played well against Cleveland last week although the fantasy points didn’t show it. Hill had a fumble early in the game that caused the Bengals to get away from him later in the game. Even though playing at New Orleans is dangerous because they could blow the Bengals out and this could cause the Bengals to once again get away from Hill. However, I don’t believe that they will be able to get away from him this week, unless he fumbles the ball multiple times. Another thing you have to like about Jeremy Hill? He won’t get his touchdowns vulutred.
WR: Pierre Garcon, v. Tampa Bay ($6,500)
Of course, I’d prefer to play DeSean Jackson rather than Pierre Garcon this week. However, I didn’t have the money for Jackson and I think that there is a chance that Washington will attempt to get Garcon back on the right track in this favorable matchup. Last week, Garcon only managed to catch three passes for 15 yards, and Washington went on to lose the game. If Washington wants to win, Garcon has to be a factor.
WR: Odell Beckham Jr., at New York Giants ($7,400)
How can you not play Odell Beckham Jr at this point? In each of his last three weeks, ODB has posted at least 15 fantasy points in each of them. Although the last two weeks he has fell short of the goal line, he is still getting the catches and the yardage with his explosiveness that he needs to be productive for fantasy owners. Last week managed to get double digit targets, which he has done in each of the last two weeks.
WR: Malcom Floyd, v. Oakland ($5,400)
Okay, so a lot of the people that I’ve have talked to have rolled their eyes at Malcom Floyd this week. But if you look at the history of Floyd against the Raiders, you’d realize that he usually plays well. Since 2010, Floyd has managed a touchdown in four of his last five games games against Oakland. In those games, Floyd is averaging 19.32 fantasy points in FanDuel scoring. Floyd is the best value on FanDuel this week.
TE: Rob Gronkowski, at Indianapolis ($8,100)
Rob Gronkowski is insane and the Colts have been pathetic against opposing tight ends. So far this season, the Indianapolis Colts have allowed the 8th most fantasy points to opposing tight ends. This week, they get to play Gronk, who has managed to score four touchdowns in his last two games. Gronk is back and is the obvious choice to go with in FanDuel.
Def: Broncos, at St. Louis ($5,200)
K: Adam Vinatieri, v. New England ($4,900)
A lot of points, cheaper than Stephen Gostkowski.
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