AAF DFS Week 6 Fanball Plays

AAF DFS Week 6 Fanball Plays

The Alliance of American Football (AAF) rolls on into Week 6 with another four-game slate. Luckily for those still craving pro football DFS action now that the CFL and NFL have wrapped up their seasons, Fanball has stepped up to the plate with a full array of AAF DFS based cash games and GPPs.

As such, we’ll chime in each remaining week of the 2019 AAF DFS season with suggestions at each position for those contests. Before getting into our AAF DFS Week 6 plays, a summary of some of the most significant ways in which AAF rules depart from those of the NFL:

• No kickoffs; each team begins any game-opening/second-half-opening and post-score drive at its own 25-yard line.
• No extra points; teams will be required to attempt a two-point conversion play after each touchdown.
• No onside kicks; teams will have the option of running a “4th-and-12” play from their own 28-yard line in lieu of onside kicks. The play will only be made available if a team is trailing by 17 points or more or if they’re trailing with 5 minutes or fewer left in regulation.
• Teams that are scored upon via a safety also have the option of attempting to gain possession by running this same play from their own 18-yard line.
• 35-second play clocks, as opposed to the 40-second clocks utilized in the NFL.
• All overtime periods played under “Kansas Playoff” rules. Each team begins on the opponent’s 10-yard line and given four chances to score. No field goals are allowed in overtime. If the score remains tied after each team has had a possession, the game ends in a tie.
• No more than five defensive players may rush on any one play. Any players on the defensive side of the line of scrimmage at the snap count towards those five players whether they rush or not.
• Pass rushing from a starting position that is more than two yards outside the widest offensive lineman and more than five yards from the line of scrimmage (defensive pressure box) is prohibited. However, there are exceptions to this rule on play-action or run-pass option plays, or if the ball leaves the tackle box.
• Violations of the aforementioned defensive alignment rules will prompt a 15-yard illegal defense penalty.
• Finally, a “sky judge” situated in a suite above the field acts as the ninth member of the officiating crew and will have access to review each play. The sky judge will have the ability to correct any on-field officiating errors that it deems “egregious.”

AAF DFS Week 6 Fanball Plays- Quarterbacks

Garrett Gilbert, ORL vs. ARI  ($7,100):

Gilbert once again heads up our quarterback pool this week, as he simply seems like a man among boys while helming coach Steve Spurrier‘s aggressive attack. Gilbert’s latest success equated to 286 yards and a pair of touchdown passes against the highly regarded Iron defense in Week 5, leading to 23.25 fantasy points.

The yardage total was his best since Week 2 and second highest overall thus far. Just as encouraging is the fact Gilbert put up a season-high 35 pass attempts and has now been over the 30-mark in that department for two straight weeks.

The match-up and game scenario lines up very well for him in Week 6. The Hotshots were taken to task by the previously inconsistent Logan Woodside last week in a loss to the Commanders, and they now have to travel down to Orlando, where a rowdy Apollos home crowd awaits.

Arizona boasted solid numbers against the pass earlier in the season, but those are progressively slipping. The Hotshots have now allowed the third-most touchdown passes (five) and 203.4 passing yards per contest.

They yielded 254 yards to the Legends’ Aaron Murray in Week 4 before seeing Woodside rack up 290 and two touchdowns last week, and Gilbert has the upside to continue that unwanted upward trend.

Aaron Murray, ATL vs. SA ($6,600): 

Murray proved his Week 4 performance in emergency duty was no fluke, as he was even better in a back-and-forth affair versus the Express in Week 5. The former Georgia Bulldog threw for 306 yards against Memphis, and although he didn’t come close to the same amount of complementary contributions on the ground that he’d provided in the prior game, the upside for that is there every week.

Murray displayed above-average accuracy and zip on his throws against Memphis, completing 62.8 percent of his passes and connecting with eight different pass catchers.

The good times could well keep rolling in Week 6, as Murray draws the most appealing matchup on paper for quarterbacks in the AAF. The Commanders almost allowed John Wolford of the Hotshots to complete a furious comeback in the second half last week and are yielding the most passing yards (255.6) and most air yards (346.6) per game.

San Antonio has also surrendered the second-most passing touchdowns (six), and Murray seems to be significantly increasing his rapport with the Legends receiving corps by the week.

Josh Woodrum, SL vs. MEM ($5,500): 

The Fleet’s Mike Bercovici ($5,300) and the Iron’s Keith Price ($5,200) will undoubtedly also be popular low-priced options in Week 6 after their performances last week, so Woodrum may actually be a bit contrarian.

However, the Stallions signal caller paced the AAF in passing in Week 5, generating a whopping 380 yards in a wild loss to the Fleet. Woodrum was guilty of a trio of picks, but the prolific passing total helped lead to 27.3 fantasy points.

Woodrum’s match-up in Week 6 is actually the best of the trio of affordable quarterback options, by far. The Express just allowed a 300-yard passing day to the Legends’ Aaron Murray in Week 5, and they check in allowing the most fantasy points per game (19.8) to quarterbacks while tying with the Commanders for second-most passing touchdowns surrendered (six).

Furthermore, as per PFF, two of the Express’ three top corner-backs sport a rating of less than 50, making them enticing targets for Woodrum and the likes of WR De’Mornay Pierson-El, who’s proven to be one of the quarterback’s favorite targets.

Then, it’s worth noting Woodrum seemed to have found something with TE Nick Truesdell in Week 5 (6-71-1), while Memphis comes in tied with the Stallions for most fantasy points allowed per game (11.1) to the tight end position.

AAF DFS Week 6 Fanball Plays- Running Backs

Kenneth Farrow III, SA at ATL ($6,100):

Farrow has been tough to figure out through the first half of the season, as he’s interspersed a trio of pedestrian outings with a pair of solid-to-excellent performances. The running room was once again at a premium in Week 5, when Farrow was only able to gain 25 yards on 12 rushes against the Hotshots.

However, he did find the end zone for the third time this season, and he remains the clear-cut lead backfield option for San Antonio. Farrow played on 43 percent of the snaps last week, which included nine red-zone snaps and five red-zone touches.

He’ll now draw a match-up that could certainly help him bounce back yardage-wise. The Legends did improve on run defense last week, but they still allowed a pair of rushing touchdowns to the Express’ Zac Stacy. Atlanta allows the third-most rushing yards per game (107.2), along with the most fantasy points per contest (30.9) to the position.

The Legends are also allowing RBs to supplement their production through the air, as they’ve yielded the second-most receiving yards per game (40.0) to the position. Farrow has been modestly involved in the passing game thus far in terms of number of receptions, but he demonstrated his ability to serve as an effective receiver out of the backfield in Week 5 with a 43-yard grab.

D’Ernest Johnson, ORL vs. ARI ($5,700): 

Johnson’s backfield mate De’Veon Smith ($5,500) is also certainly an option here and significantly raised his profile last week with a 119-yard performance. However, Johnson continues to draw starts and was a major passing-game contributor in Week 5, totaling five receptions for 73 yards to go alongside a 9-49 day on the ground against the Iron.

Johnson paced the Apollos backfield with a 52 percent snap share despite Smith’s big day, and he was the leader in red-zone snaps (six) as well.

His ability to serve as a dual threat naturally boosts his upside significantly, and it should come in handy against a Hotshots team that’s actually been stingy on the ground for the most part.

However, Arizona is allowing the third-most fantasy points per game (24.3) to running backs, in no small part due to the fact they’ve surrendered the second-most rushing touchdowns (six). While it’s not an ideal scenario for yards-per-touch efficiency, Johnson’s usage and three-down role helps make his case at a reasonable price.

Brandon Radcliff, ATL vs. SA ($4,500):  

To be certain, Ratcliff’s backfield mate Tarean Folston ($5,800) also makes for an excellent option for many of the same reasons that I’m about to cite. However, Ratcliff is $1,300 cheaper and actually saw plenty of work in his own right in Week 5.

The Louisville alumnus logged 35 percent of the snaps (28) and  saw action on the most drives (nine) of any Legends back. He posted 7.7 fantasy points on the strength of an 11-31 line on the ground and a 3-16 tally through the air.

While that’s not eye-popping production by any means, Radcliff does have double-digit carries in each of the two games he’s suited up for and draws a strong match-up versus a Commanders squad that’s allowed a healthy 5.1 yards per rush and 4.2 receptions per game to running backs, along with four rushing touchdowns.

The Folston/Radcliff combo isn’t a traditional “Thunder and Lightning” type of arrangement, as Radcliff is also capable of making plays in space and serving as an effective receiver. Therefore, I see the workload being pretty evenly split again in Week 6 and Radcliff therefore still having a solid chance of paying off a very modest price.

AAF DFS Week 6 Fanball Plays- Wide Receivers

Charles Johnson, ORL vs. ARI ($8,000): 

Johnson’s price is hefty but justified, given both his body of work and the system he plays in. The former Minnesota Viking continues to run roughshod over AAF corners, leading the league in receiving yards (493) and targets (42) while checking in second in air yards (549).

Johnson now has back-to-back weeks with double-digit targets as well, with a Week 5 effort against the Iron in which he made six grabs for 83 yards and a touchdown serving as his latest taste of success.

The Hotshots could facilitate more of the same, considering they’re allowing 30.7 fantasy points per game to WRs, along with the most yards after the catch (316) in the league. Meanwhile, Johnson leads all receivers in the league in YAC (127) and as per PFF, figures to run the majority of his routes against Arizona CB Robert Nelson, who’s yielding a 59.0 percent catch rate.

What’s more, the Hotshots offense has some firepower in its own right, which could certainly lead to a back-and-forth affair that forces the Apollos to keep their foot on the gas all four quarters.

Quinton Patton, BIR at SD ($5,300): 

Patton was largely a victim of QB Luis Perez’s poor play, and now that the latter has been benched for Keith Price, he could well see a resurgence. Patton still paces the AAF in air yards (583), and he’s second only to Charles Johnson in targets (38).

His target count has actually risen for each of the last two weeks as well, topping out at 11 in Week 5 against the Apollos. Perez’s inaccuracy helped lead to some poor catch rates for Patton, which in turn has resulted in pedestrian fantasy production for several weeks and a corresponding price drop.

That’s actually good news when it comes to Week 6, as Price seems to offer a lot more potential under center at the moment than Perez had. With a full week to work with Price at practice, Patton could be one of the primary beneficiaries of the switch under center.

It also bears noting the Fleet’s stingy run defense forces more passes from the opposition, as San Diego has faced the third-most pass attempts per game (32.8) in the AAF. The Fleet also allows the third-most fantasy points per game to receivers (32.9), furthering Patton’s case at what could be relatively low ownership.

Seantavius Jones, ATL vs. SA ($5,200): 

Jones and Aaron Murray seem to have the potential of developing into one of the AAF’s best QB-WR combos in the league during the second half of the season. The big-bodied Jones brought in five of six targets for 89 yards in Week 5 against the Express, totaling 13.9 fantasy points.

Murray went to Jones during several critical downs and the receiver responded with tough catches in traffic on more than one occasion. It’s noteworthy that Jones has enjoyed a steady target share throughout the season except for a Week 4 outlier (two targets), as he’s logged at least six looks in every other game and has a total of six red-zone targets on the campaign.

The Commanders shape up as an excellent match-up, as their secondary has sprung leaks throughout the season. San Antonio is allowing the most fantasy points per game (36.7) to receivers, along with the most receiving yards (181.4) and air yards (274.6) per contest.

The Commanders have also surrendered the most touchdowns to receivers (five), and while Jones is slated to see plenty of tough De’Vante Bausby coverage as per PFF, his price, target share, upside and Murray’s command of the offense all keep him viable.

AAF DFS Week 6 Fanball Plays- Flex Options

Rashad Ross, ARI at ORL ($7,600): 

There’s not much more that can be said about Ross that his body of work doesn’t already illustrate. The speedster has been a virtual lock of elite production each week, with his 5-106-1 day against the Commanders in Week 5 serving as the latest example.

Ross has two 100-yard games and at least one touchdown in each contest thus far, and he ranks in the top five in essentially every major receiving category. Additionally, he’d seen at least one red-zone target in each game until last week, when his touchdown came from 45 yards out.

The Apollos are just middle of the pack in fantasy points allowed per game to receivers (28.3), but Ross essentially transcends matchup. He’s scored no fewer than 16.7 fantasy points in any contest and has eclipsed the 20-mark twice, justifying his current price.

Furthermore, as mentioned in Johnson’s entry, the game script could certainly play out favorably for the passing attacks in this showdown between two potent offenses, increasing the odds of another handsome return for Ross.

Wes Saxton, Jr., BIR at SD ($4,200):

Tight ends haven’t exactly been the most popular fantasy options in the AAF thus far, but a few are starting to progressively make their mark. The Stallions’ Nick Truesdell ($4700) is one such example that can also be considered in Week 6, as he enjoyed a strong Week 5 and faces an Express team that’s tied for most fantasy points allowed per game to tight ends (11.1).

Then, for those that need to save some cash, Saxton is an excellent pivot. The athletic South Alabama product has enjoyed a modest but steady role in the passing game since his Week 3 debut.

Saxton has seen between three and five targets in each contest and has put up 54 and 75 receiving yards over the last two games, respectively. Notably, the latter total partly came with new QB Keith Price under center in Week 5, and the two could certainly extend their rapport in Week 6.

As mentioned earlier, the Fleet have forced plenty of action toward the air attack due to their stout run defense, which has helped lead to San Diego yielding 229.4 passing yards per contest. Saxton is not a typical short-area tight end by any means, as he’s already totaled 160 air yards on just 11 looks, for an average of 14.6 per target.