Fantasy Football, Week 8: High value plays for DraftKings

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KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 06: Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) looks for running room but finds none late in the third quarter of the AFC Wild Card game between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Titans came back from a 21-3 deficit at halftime to win 22-21. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs, $7,100

Stats: 542 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns, 226 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns

Kareem Hunt comes in at a super cheap price in Week 8 as he will face the Denver Broncos defense that is currently 31st-ranked against the rush. On DraftKings this week he is the eighth most expensive running back. Say what? Yes you heard me correctly. There are seven running backs more expensive than Hunt who is currently third in rushing yards among running backs.

This is an insane value for a player who can literally do it all. His matchup is perfect, his high floor is perfect and the Chiefs have finally started utilizing Hunt appropriately. Did I mention he plays on arguably the best offense in the NFL? This is a no brainer for your lineups in Week 8. We are all about high upside and value at a cheap price. Hunt perfectly fits that mold this Sunday.

The Broncos on the other hand help make this an easy selection. Their defense allows 378 yards per game. The best thing about all of this? Denver hasn’t been able to stop the run all season as they come into Week 8 allowing 141 rushing yards per game. Hunt and the Chiefs offense should once again feast on another opponent. It’s unbelievable that Hunt can be placed into your lineups at this price.

You would think a guy who torched the Broncos for 121 rushing yards, 54 receiving yards and a touchdown at Mile High already this season would come at a higher price for the second go around. Nonetheless take full advantage of this Week 8 gem of a matchup. As Hunt will look to continue his dominate ways over the Broncos.

Prediction: 150 rushing yards, 50 receiving yards, 2 total touchdowns