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DraftKings NFL: Best lineup for Week 14

By Joe Romano

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 18: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 18, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 18: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 18, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 18: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) prior to the first half of an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 18, 2018, at TIAA Bank Field. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 18: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) prior to the first half of an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 18, 2018, at TIAA Bank Field. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Wide Receivers

Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers @ Oakland Raiders – $9000

Antonio Brown on top of the receiver pricing just feels right. A year ago it was common place, this year it has not been as much. Brown is still having an amazing season, but JuJu Smith-Schuster has been eating into his production. This week the two may both be able to have big games again with an Oakland secondary that has struggled. Gareon Conley has been lights out as of late and will likely follow Brown. It should not stop the All-Pro but is an interesting note if he does struggle. Brown is in a good spot against a good matchup but that price gives me a bit of pause.

Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $8600

One thing that is nice about the end of the season games is there are a lot of divisional games that are rematches. The one to watch this weekend is New Orleans traveling to Tampa Bay. The Saints lost at home to open the season, and are coming off a loss. This game has revenge written all over it. Michael Thomas was certainly not the reason for that loss with 180 yards and a touchdown in the fist meeting. Similar numbers are expected this week, and he is a great play as a center piece of a lineup.

DaVante Adams, Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons – $8400

A player that has also been the clear cut lead for their team in receiving has been DaVante Adams. With Randall Cobb looking like a shell of himself and the rest of the receivers being rookies, Adams has stepped up repeatedly. This will be an interesting watch for the Packers offense. A lot of blame was placed on former coach Mike McCarthy. With a banged up Falcons defense, if the team does not score a lot of points, blame may start shifting to the quarterback. Adams should be fine, regardless. Atlanta is 11th in points per game to receivers and he has the target share to withstand a struggling quarterback.

Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants @ Washington Redskins – $8300

Speaking of struggling quarterbacks, the Giants are so fed up with their they are letting Odell Beckham throw touchdown passes. Against a tough Bears defense, Beckham threw for and caught a touchdown. This weekend should be easier for the electric receiver with a trip to Washington. The Redskins rank fifth in points per game to receivers. Beckham has dominated them previously and that trend will continue this weekend.

JuJu Smith Schuster – Pittsburgh Steelers @ Oakland Raiders – $8200

The Steelers passing attack has been discussed at length already. JuJu Smith-Schuster is coming on as the perfect compliment to Antonio Brown. As previously discussed, Gareon Conley scares me a bit for Brown’s value. It may be Smith-Schuster that sees the big game against Oakland. He’s been a top ten fantasy receiver all season and will be again on Sunday.

Value Wide Receivers

Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions – $4900

The value theme this week is at least one ageless player. Running back had Adrian Peterson and wide receivers have Larry Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald is not anywhere near his old self but he is still a reliable target for rookie Josh Rosen. With Christian Kirk headed to injured reserve, Fitzgerald will get back to dominating slot targets and being the quarterback’s safety blanket. They play a Detroit defense that allows the seventh most touchdowns to receivers. Fitzgerald is a lower floor player but has upside because of the defense he is playing and lack of other options for the passing attack.

Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos vs San Francisco 49ers – $4500

No team in the NFL has given up more touchdowns to receivers than the San Francisco 49ers. That is good news for the Broncos receivers and specifically Courtland Sutton. Sutton is a red zone target through and through. With a touchdown a week ago, he showed excellent ability to win in contested catches and in the end zone. Sutton was a favorite coming out of college and Denver liked him enough to trade away Demaryius Thomas. With Emmanuel Sanders likely drawing Richard Sherman, Sutton is the guy to target in Denver.

Curtis Samuel, Carolina Panthers @ Cleveland Browns – $4000

The Carolina Panthers have spent a ton of resources on getting weapons around Cam Newton. One of those resources, a second-round pick, was spent on Curtis Samuel. Now healthy, the Panthers have found a role for the unique speedster. Samuel is coming off a game where he saw a career high in targets, yards and receptions. He has also seen his snap count increase to over 80% the last two weeks. Samuel benefits from the missing Greg Olsen as well. Cleveland has given up the sixth most receiving yards in the NFL and Carolina must win this game.