Nov 9, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a 73-yard touchdown pass to Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (not pictured) in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Top-Level Quarterbacks prices that I like: ($10,400- $9,000)
- Aaron Rodgers, v. Philadelphia ($10,100) – There is truly no better option to go with on FanDuel than Aaron Rodgers. In his last 10 home games, Aaron Rodgers has managed to throw 26 touchdowns and he hasn’t thrown an interception. Last week, Aaron Rodgers managed to throw six touchdowns in the first half against the Chicago Bears. Although he won’t do that again, he has an opportunity for supreme success against a team that is currently allowing the 4th most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
- Tom Brady, at Indianapolis ($9,500) – You could argue that Tom Brady is playing the best football that he has played in years. Ever since the Kansas City meltdown, Tom Brady has throw 16 touchdowns to just one interception. The Colts have given up the 11th most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks so far this season.
- Drew Brees, v. Cincinnati ($9,300) – The Saints are at another level when they play at home, and so is Drew Brees. Brees is currently averaging 20 fantasy points per game at home so far this season. Although the Bengals haven’t been terrible against opposing quarterbacks so far this season, the Saints are a different team than they have faced.
Mid-Level Quarterbacks prices that I like: ($8,900- $7,500)
- Philip Rivers, v. Oakland ($8,500) – Last time we saw Philip Rivers, he was frighteningly awful. Rivers scored 0.82 fantasy points on FanDuel two weeks ago against the Dolphins. Rivers should be solid this week, as the Chargers are coming off the bye week. The Chargers will be getting their best RB back from injury, and the Chargers will be matching up against the Oakland Raiders. Although the Raiders have looked better as of late, they still have allowed the 12th most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks so far this season.
Bottom-Level Quarterbacks prices that I like: ($7,400 and under)
- Robert Griffin III, v. Tampa Bay ($7,400) – Robert Griffin III is the best value on FanDuel this week because of his matchup. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have allowed each quarterback to throw for at least two touchdowns and 300-yards in each of their road games.
- Mark Sanchez, at Green Bay ($6,900) – Mark Sanchez isn’t the best quarterback in the league, but he certainly is in the best system for quarterbacks. Last week on FanDuel, Mark Sanchez managed to score 21.18 fantasy points against the Carolina Panthers. Green Bay is actually a tough matchup for quarterbacks, but expect the Packers to force Sanchez to throw the football.
- Teddy Bridgewater, at Chicago ($6,600) – Teddy Bridgewater is so risky, and I don’t believe that he can put up the numbers that Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady put up on Chicago. However, I do think that Bridgewater has the weapons to have some fantasy success this week. Bridgewater is averaging 13.73 fantasy points a game in his five starts so far this season.
Top-Level Running Backs prices that I like: ($9,300-$8,000)
- Le’Veon Bell, at Tennessee ($8,600) – Le’Veon Bell has gone without a rushing touchdown in nine straight games. However, he will matchup against the team that has already given up double digit touchdowns to opposing running backs so far this season. If Pittsburgh wants to win late in the season, they must get their ground game going.
- Matt Forte, at Chicago ($9,300) – The Vikings allow the 8th most fantasy points to opposing running backs, and as long as the Bears can keep it close, Forte should have a really nice game. Actually, before last week Matt Forte had managed to score above 15 fantasy points in each of his last six games. Don’t overreact.
- Mark Ingram, v. Cincinnati ($8,000) – The Bengals can’t stop the run at all. In fact, it’s embarrassing compared to where they were at last season. So far this year, the Bengals have allowed the 4th most fantasy points to opposing running backs. The Bengals have also given up eleven touchdowns, which would tie for second most in the league. Mark Ingram has scored three touchdowns in his last three games. You see where this is going.
Mid-Level Running Backs prices that I like: ($7,900- $6,500)
- Alfred Morris, v. Tampa Bay ($7,300) – Alfred Morris is a great find this week. In Tampa Bay’s four road game so far this season, they have allowed four total rushing touchdowns. Morris usually becomes irrelevant if Washington falls behind. However, Washington shouldn’t fall behind in this game, which should keep him on the field.
- LeSean McCoy, at Green Bay ($7,700) – If LeSean McCoy is ever going to have a good week, you’d think that it would come this week. Although, the Packers don’t show off allowing big fantasy numbers, they do allow 4.6 yards per carry, which is the 5th worst in the NFL. If the Eagles can keep up with the Packers, then McCoy should be able to have some success.
- Shane Vereen, at Indianapolis ($6,500) – Vereen is a safe play that a lot of FanDuel players are going to be relying on in their lineups. Not only is Vereen cheap, but he offers a lot of upside as well. Vereen has above 15 fantasy points in two of his last three games.
Bottom-Level Running Backs prices that I like: ($6,400 and under)
- Jerick McKinnon, at Chicago Bears ($5,500) – Few may be a little shy to put McKinnon into their lineups. However, the Bears have been terrible on defense and it may open up holes for McKinnon to have success in the run game. McKinnon has been over 8 fantasy points in five of his last six games.
Oct 9, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) makes a catch for a touchdown during the third quarter as Houston Texans strong safety D.J. Swearinger (36) defends at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Top-Level Wide Receivers prices that I like: ($9,100- $8,000)
- Antonio Brown, at Tennessee ($9,000) – Antonio Brown is coming off his worst game of the season. However, that has to be a fluke. I don’t see the two fumbles continuing per game,and he actually still managed eight catches for 74 yards last week. Although the Titans have been okay against opposing wide receivers, nobody has been able to cover Brown so far this season.
- Jordy Nelson, v. Philadelphia ($8,900)- Jordy Nelson is the receiver that Aaron Rodgers goes to when he is at home. In the last five Packers home games, Jordy has caught a touchdown in each of them and he’s caught a total of six touchdowns. Pay the extra $200 for Jordy over Randall Cobb, it’s worth it.
- T.Y. Hilton, v. New England ($8,600) – A lot of analysts are worried about Hilton getting the Revis treatment and that he is going to have a horrible game if he does. It’s not going to happen. T.Y. Hilton shows up in big games and has played well in his two career games against the Patriots. In his those games he’s gotten 100 yards in both of them and he’s totaled two touchdowns. Revis won’t be able to hold Hilton down.
- DeSean Jackson, v. Tampa Bay ($8,100) – It’s gotten to the point where you cannot deny the big plays being made by DeSean Jackson. In his last five games, he’s been over 115 yards four times. Although he’s only managed three touchdowns in that time, if he can get you 100 yards, you are going to be happy.
Mid-Level Wide Receivers prices that I like: ($7,900- $6,500)
- Alshon Jeffery, v. Minnesota ($7,900) – It’s hard to find a week where I’d prefer to start Jeffery over Marshall, but this would be one of them. Jeffery dominated the Vikings in his last matchup against them, totaling 249 yards and two touchdowns.
- DeAndre Hopkins, at Cleveland ($7,700) – I love Hopkins this week. Ryan Mallet is a rookie quarterback who is going to want to show off his arm talent, which should lead to him throwing the ball to Hopkins. Plus, it kind of helps that Joe Haden will be on one-on-one coverage with Andre Johnson. Buster Skrine outside of the Bengals game last week has struggled in coverage.
- Odell Beckham Jr., v. San Francisco ($7,400) – ODB is ridiculous. He is such a threat to become the next Antonio Brown. I know, it’s too early to make those comparisons, but I do like Odell Beckham Jr to keep it up this week. In his last three weeks, he managed at least 15 fantasy points in each of them.
- Pierre Garcon, v. Tampa Bay ($6,500) – I just can’t wrap my mind around the thought that they are done using Pierre Garcon. So, this isn’t a stats call, in fact, I have no numbers to back it up. It’s a gut call that they get Garcon going this week.
Bottom-Level Wide Receivers prices that I like: ($6,400 and under)
- Malcom Floyd, v. Oakland ($5,400)– I love Malcom Floyd this week. 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. Even though Floyd has been injured over the past couple of years, he always seems to get up for Oakland.
- Cordarrelle Patterson, at Chicago ($6,000) – The targets are there, the matchup is there. What worries me is the chemisty between him and Bridgewater hasn’t been. There was one deep ball where Bridgewater just flat out missed him and then there was another one that Patterson lost in the sun. If they can connect on one of those, you are a really happy fantasy owner.
Nov 9, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) makes a catch in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Perrish Cox (20) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The 49ers won 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Top-Level Tight Ends prices that I like: ($8,100- $7,000)
- Rob Gronkowski, at Indianapolis ($8,100) – Dream player, in a dream matchup. In his last two games, Rob Gronkowski has four touchdowns and has caught nine passes in both of those games. The Colts have allowed the 8th most fantasy points to opposing tight ends so far this season.
- Jimmy Graham, v. Cincinnati ($7,900) – The Saints are at home and get the Bengals, who have allowed the 7th most fantasy points to opposing tight ends. Jimmy Graham is back and has managed four touchdowns in his last three games.
Mid-Level Tight Ends prices that I like: ($6,900- $6,000)
- Dwayne Allen, v. New England ($6,100) – Dwayne Allen is the best tight end in this range of prices. Allen is going against the Patriots, who although hasn’t struggled against opposing tight ends, have allowed four touchdowns to them. Allen is Andrew Luck’s favorite red zone target and in a high scoring game, it should work out.
Bottom-Level Tight Ends prices that I like: ($5,900 and under)
- Travis Kelce, v. Seattle ($5,900) – Good news guys! Anthony Fansano is likely going to miss this weeks game, which means that Travis Kelce may get upwards of 80% of the snaps for Kansas City this week in a good matchup. The Seahawks have allowed the 4th most fantasy points to opposing tight ends so far this season.
- Tim Wright, at Indianapolis ($5,200) – You have to feel confident to make this start. Meaning that you have to be in the head of Bill Belichick. Good luck. However, if I was him, I’d would use a lot of two tight end sets to beat up these Colts like they have done in the past. However, Belichick is unpredictable.
November 9, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) is congratulated by defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 41-17. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Top-Level Defenses prices that I like: ($5,400- 5,000)
- Cardinals Defense, v. Detroit ($5,400)
- Broncos Defense, at St. Louis ($5,200)
Mid-Level Defenses prices that I like: ($4,900- $4,700)
- Vikings Defense, at Chicago ($4,900)
- Saints Defense, v. Cincinnati ($4,700)
Bottom-Level Defenses prices that I like: ($4,600 and under)
- Atlanta Defense, at Carolina ($4,600)
Oct 19, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee (1) holds the ball for kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) for a field goal during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports
Top-Level Kickers prices that I like: ($5,300- $5,000)
- Stephen Gostkowski, at Indianapolis ($5,300)
- Steven Hauschka, at Kansas City ($5,100)
Mid-Level Kickers prices that I like: ($4,900- $4,700)
- Adam Vinatieri, v. New England ($4,900)
- Matt Prater, at Arizona ($4,900)
- Chandler Cantazaro, v. Detroit ($4,800)
Bottom-Level Kickers prices that I like: ($4,600 and under)
- Billy Cundiff, v. Houston ($4,600)
- Blair Walsh, at Chicago ($4,500)