Fantasy Football, Week 8: High value plays for DraftKings

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 23: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) leaves the field following an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons on September 23, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The New Orleans Saints won the game in overtime 43-37. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 14: Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) during the National Football League Game between the New York Jets and the Indianapolis Colts on October 14, 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Eric Ebron, Indianapolis Colts, $4,900

Stats: 357 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns

Eric Ebron has filled a huge hole for the Indianapolis Colts offense in 2018. Ebron is currently leading the Colts in receiving yards, receptions and touchdowns. With the absence of Jack Doyle, Ebron has stepped up in a huge way for his new team. The Colts have seen their fair share of injuries this season. T.Y. Hilton sat for a couple games and Ryan Grant is dealing with a tweaked hamstring giving Ebron ample opportunities through eight games.

Andrew Luck has recognized what a big, reliable target Ebron can be, helping resurrect his career in 2018. Ebron has a great matchup against the Oakland Raiders in Week 8 who currently are 26th-ranked in the NFL defensively. We have seen what Ebron can do when given the opportunity. He has taken over games and averages a whopping eight targets a game, which is good for third best among tight ends this season.

Coming into Week 8 he still leads all tight ends with six touchdown receptions. He is only outside the top five in receiving yards coming in at 6th-ranked. If you want a flex player with a high floor, Ebron is the player you should be targeting. Typically we wouldn’t advise playing two tight ends, but with the amount of production and volume Ebron has managed through eight games, this could potentially become a great move.

As we always look for great stacking options in our lineups, sometimes there’s a better choice. Which is why we don’t have a great stacking partner for our quarterback this week Deshaun Watson. Ebron is clearly the best bang for your buck this week as your flex in all your lineups on DraftKings. By utilizing him you give yourself a great chance at separating your team from everyone else’s. Don’t second guess this decision. You need Ebron in your lineups this week.

Prediction: 70 receiving yards, 1 touchdown